Title: A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together ![Property grounds - A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together (Oscoda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103060000/103059000/103058978/b5d5f967.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together (Oscoda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103060000/103059000/103058978/f86d02a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together (Oscoda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103060000/103059000/103058978/f635184f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, table football, books - A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together (Oscoda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103060000/103059000/103058978/056de965.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together (Oscoda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103060000/103059000/103058978/4fc9acf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Redwood Retreat, a serene lakefront home, offers the perfect setting for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Unwind in the spacious sunroom with panoramic views of the lake or cozy up by the fireplace after dinner. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 132630 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together This home was created for people who want to spend time together without feeling crowded. The layout is intentionally generous, balancing shared spaces with quiet places to step away. Guests often comment on how quickly the house settles into “home”—how easy it is to relax, cook real meals, and simply be present once everyone arrives. Mornings are calm. Evenings unfold naturally. The house supports connection without effort and rest without retreating. The Home This is a spacious, thoughtfully designed lakefront home that works exceptionally well for families, multi-generational groups, and friends traveling together. The layout allows everyone to spread out comfortably while still gathering easily. Guests consistently mention how welcoming the home feels—comfortable rather than delicate, lived-in rather than sterile. “It has a comfortable feeling like you are truly welcome there—not uptight or sterile.” The living areas are designed for real use: conversation, games, shared time, and unhurried evenings. Kitchen & Shared Meals The kitchen is fully stocked and designed for actual cooking, not just light prep. Seating, flow, and workspace support shared meals and lingering conversations. This is something guests call out repeatedly: “The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed.” “We cooked every night and didn’t feel limited at all.” Many guests note that once they arrive, they don’t feel the need to leave. Sleeping & Comfort Beds are frequently praised for comfort, and bedrooms offer privacy and quiet after full days together. The home sleeps large groups without feeling like everyone is stacked on top of each other. “Plenty of room. We never felt crowded, even with a large group.” Bathrooms are clean, well-maintained, and stocked for convenience. Outdoor Space The outdoor areas extend the livability of the home. The yard, patio, dock, and fire pit provide space to gather or step away depending on the moment. Spring brings peaceful mornings and returning wildlife. Summer brings long evenings and time spent outside together. The lakefront setting is calm and private, making it easy to relax without outside distractions. For Families & Groups Families appreciate the space, layout, and kid-friendly design. Adults appreciate the quiet, comfort, and ability to relax without managing the house. It works equally well for celebrations, reunions, and simply staying put together. “Perfect for our family gathering.” “We made so many memories here.” What Guests Say Most Often “The photos don’t do this house justice.” “It exceeded our expectations.” “Everything was thought of.” “We didn’t want to leave.” Guests also consistently mention responsive, attentive hosting and clear communication before and during their stay. This is a home for guests who value comfort, space, and meaningful time together more than flash. If that’s what you’re looking for, you’ll feel at ease here. Other things to note: This property has special local compliance requirements, which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1000 (which is not a traditional security deposit, just a pending transaction). As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company. The optional damage waiver is $40 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $2 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional. To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots. If you have any questions, just message us anytime! Happy to help! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 steps to reach entrance - 3 accessible parking spaces - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Kayak - Golfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 2,630 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87140000/87136300/87136206/aabed5f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful, Private Lakeside Retreat on Beautiful Long Lake Hale - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=87136206&PinnedHotelID=87136206&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53420000/53412500/53412429/4aed0544.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK East Tawas - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 39 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=53412429&PinnedHotelID=53412429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112810000/112807300/112807251/5c42f569.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Cottages for Groups- Sleeps up to 40! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Oscoda, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course and Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Harrisville State Park and Tawas Point State Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. [Visit our Oscoda travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oscoda.dx55887) [View more Holiday homes in Oscoda](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oscoda-Private-Holiday-Homes.d55887-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.464638,-83.34985&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:aklnGpgv%7BN%3FS%3FW%3FU%40U%3FU%40S%40W%40S%40UBU%40U%40UBUBSBUBUBSDSBUDSDUBQDUDSFSDSFSFSDQFSFQFSFQHQFQHQFQHOHQHQHOHOHOJQJMHOJOJMHMLMHOLKJKJMJKLMJKLKLKLIJKLILILILGNILILELINGLGLENELENENELCNELCNCNANELANANANAN%3FNAL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40LDN%40NBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDNDLFLFNHLDLHLHLFLHLHLHLJLHJJLJLJJLLJJLJJJJJNJLJNJJJNHNJNHNHNHNJNHPHPFNHPFPHPFPFRHPFPFRDPFRDRFRDRDRDTDPDTBRDTBRBRBTBTBRBTBT%40T%40T%40TBR%3FV%40R%40T%3FT%40T%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FTAT%3FVARAT%3FTCTATARAVCTCRCTCTCRCRCTETCPETERETERERGPERGREPGRGRIPGRGPINGPIPGPIPINKPILIPILKPILKNKLKNKJKNKLKJKLMJKJMJMJKJMJMHMHMJMFMHMHMFMFOHMDMFODMDOFMBODODMDO%40ODO%40MBO%40OBM%3FOBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FOCMAOCOAOEMAOEMEOEOCMEOGMEMGOEMIMGMGOIMIMGMKMIKIMKMKMKKKMKKKKMKKMMIOMKIMKOKOIMKOKOIQIMIQIOIQIQGQIOGQIQGSGQGSGSEQGSGSEQGSESEUCSEUEQCUEUCSCSCUCUCSAUAWCSAUAUAUAU%3FSAW%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=g0i20-dOl23uq4begQoluhdfa4c=) Oscoda, MI ### What's nearby - Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course \- 11 min drive \- 4.4 miles - Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course \- 11 min drive \- 4.4 miles - Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course \- 16 min drive \- 6.2 miles - Harrisville State Park Beach \- 31 min drive \- 18.9 miles - Tawas Point State Park \- 38 min drive \- 20.6 miles ### Getting around - Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 61 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Wiltse's Brew & Family Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Hilltop Saloon - ‬8 min drive - ‪Mancino's Featuring Rob's BBQ & RDSJ Catering - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Blue Collar - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together? ### What time is check-in at A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together? ### What time is check-out at A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together? ### Where is A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 20 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan W. 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very beautiful place with great scenery!!! House was equipped for all our needs for a great weekend with family!!! ##### Meghan W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherr L. 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely place Such a comfortable inviting place. The hosts have thought of everything to make this a fabulous get away. ##### Sherr L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat P. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lots of fun 3 families had a great time at this beautiful beach house for a long weekend. The weather was windy and rainy but the owners have stocked the house with a lot of comfort and recreational amenities so the weather was never an issue. The hosts rate an A. ##### Pat P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz S. 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### June 2024 Weekend This was a great place for a friends' weekend getaway! We loved the amenities and proximity to fund activities, like canoeing the Au Sable. We hope to stay again! ##### Liz S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie E. 12 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family time We were visiting family from out of town and we had a wonderful time. We loved the house, we were able to relax and enjoy the views of the lake while accommodating our large family. Matt and Marry were excellent hosts, we would love to stay in their home again. The house was perfect for my family, I already tried to book it again for August but it’s already booked up. Great stay! ##### Angie E. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### wendy S. 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Get Together Our family of 12 enjoyed our weekend! The house had everything we needed. The listing was accurate and everyone was comfortable. ##### wendy S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Vacation Spot! We booked this property to celebrate my dad's 60th birthday as a family and it was a perfect spot for us. My dad loves to fish and the outdoors so he was so pleased. The home was clean and well stocked and just lile the photos. ##### Charles Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DANIEL K. 4 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our small wedding experience The house is beautiful and well maintained. It has a great view out onto the lake with a large sun room. New Year's was a bit chilly but we did take several walks on the beach. I'm sure that would be a fantastic beach to enjoy in the summer. Hope to visit again with friends and family, when it's warm. ##### DANIEL K. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann R. 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful Everything here was delightful and nothing was lacking! This house offered comfort, cleanliness, as well as accommodating all of our needs. We had a wonderful relaxing time. We would highly recommend this house to anyone. ##### Ann R. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie T. 24 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls getaway We had a great weekend at Redwood Retreat! The house is very well kept, clean and comfortable. It was nice that the light switches were labeled to know which lights/fans they operated. The property managers were very easy to work with and promptly answered questions before our stay. ##### Julie T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke M. 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving long weekend There were 12 of us, 8 adults 4 kids, this home was perfect for us! We ate a family of cooks, the kitchen was very well stocked with all the necessary pots, pans, dishes etc…their property is very warm and inviting. Thank you Mary and Matt ##### Brooke M. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle J. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter weekend getaway Cannot say enough about this property and the owners. Seamless from start to finish communication was great the booking process was very simple the house was gorgeous inside and out tons of space super comfortable beds we really love the giant refrigerator and freezer. The only negative part was that there wasn't a whole lot to do in the area. Not many great restaurants around. a few Pub and Bar type things but we had to go to Tawas to get a decent steak. Which isn't horrible it's only about a 20 minute drive or so other than that? It was perfect LOL ##### Michelle J. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie H. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best lake house Highly recommend this property! The pictures don't even do it justice. The place was so clean and spacious, comfortable and beautiful! There was enough space for the large family and amenities galore. We made use of the fully stocked kitchen, grill, firepit, kayaks, life jackets and the boat! They had everything you could need with extra lawn chairs, lawn games, beach towels, etc. Responsive and helpful hosts. We all loved our stay and would stay again! ##### Katie H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kimberly D. 16 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Slight critique Your home is beautiful, and we loved the view! The availability of charging outlets, snacks, and large sized rooms were an added touch. We all noticed that there were no tissues in the house. And the tub and shower both could use either grab bars or Textured floors to reduce the possibility of falls. ##### Kimberly D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim D. 25 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Wedding Gathering This property and its owners really delivered a quality experience for me and my family during our stay in Oscoda for a wedding near Alpena. From a much appreciated gift basket to a well organized welcome booklet, nothing seemed to be overlooked. One of our family members is wheelchair bound, Matt and Mary were able to confirm room layouts and accommodations prior to our stay. Once at the property, we were really impressed by the room sizes and how well the large gathering spaces allowed for great family time. By far our favorite moments were spent around the campfire in the evenings. My wife commented that this was one of her favorite rentals, and I would agree. ##### Jim D. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### susan m. 15 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Getaway for Family We were impressed from the minute we pulled into the driveway. House and grounds were perfect. Our group ranged in age from 1-69yrs old. The owners have covered every want need to make your stay fun and enjoyable. From kayaks to board games - they even had a fishing pole which delighted our 12 yr old grandson. Did he catch a fish you ask? He sure did! Right off the end of the dock. Evening fire to finish off the day was the perfect way to unwind before bed. Will definitely book again! ##### susan m. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce M. 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway! My family and I have stayed in dozens of different rentals all over the country and this house thought of all of the little things, that made this beautiful home perfect for us! Small little thoughtful things, like having hooks in the showers to hang your washrags or razors, to having zip lock bags available for use, to having a snack welcoming basket! The place was very clean, spacious for the 11 of us that stayed there and the view and amenities outside did not disappoint either! There were kayaks to use, that our kids loved and a rowboat to use as well. The owners were awesome to work with and very accommodating and quick to answer any questions we had! The kitchen was so easy to cook in and having the washer and dryer was an added bonus! I would HIGHLY recommend this beautiful home! ##### Joyce M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russell Z. 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The attention to detail was impeccable ! The Communication was concise ! A wonderful stay, would definitely return! ##### Russell Z. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark G. 29 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great get away location We had a great time at our stay. Matt and Mary Santala were great hosts with keeping us updated on items and making sure we were all set. ##### Mark G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S. 22 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3 Generation Family Gathering We stayed at Redwood Retreat for a long weekend (TH - M) in the middle of May. Unfortunately it was cooler than we had hoped for, but that didn't prevent us from taking advantage of the good fishing right off the dock, and roasting marshmallows each night in the lakeside firepit. The yard was huge - it provided plenty of space for playing yard games and privacy from neighbors. The house was more than adequate for our family of 3 couples, and 2 kids - 1 1/2 and 3 1/2 years old. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking and food storage. The house was very close to town - easy to run into the store or visit the bowling alley on a rainy day, but gave the feeling of being away from it all when we were there. Our hosts, Matthew and Mary responded quickly and helpfully when we reached out with questions a couple of times. We would definitely return during warmer months to take advantage of the kayaks and row boat on the beautiful lake. ##### Mary S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael W. 19 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Fun Vacation My wife and I, along with our three daughters, their spouses and our grandchildren have been using VRBO for our annual family vacations. We have been in Charlevoix, Traverse City, South Haven, Lewiston, Saugatuck and Louisville, Kentucky to name a few our destinations. This year we decided to try the sun rise side of Michigan and are glad we did. The property we chose is the Redwood Retreat on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, MI. The property was immaculate with all the amenities a family would need. The lake was used for swimming, fishing and using the supplied kayaks. There was plenty of room for 7 adults and four grandkids. We are a family who loves to cook and everything we needed to prepare our meals was there. The individual temperature controls in each bedroom was a bonus. We had movie night and game night in the sunroom, and spent a third night enjoying a bonfire by the Lake. This place is perfect for family fun. There is plenty to do in Oscoda area, including nearby golf. We played Serradella at Lakewood Shores, just minutes from the Retreat.Out of all the places we stayed at, this one is the only one that gets 5 stars. We are planning to return next year. We would like to thank our hosts, Mary and Matt for all the information they supplied about the home and area! Thank you!M. L. Witkowski ##### Michael W. 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