WELCOME
Area and Home Guide
Ray Dr Ocquec MI 49759
12102
12102
Welcome to Northern Michigan
Thank you for choosing our home to enjoy while you're visiting Northern Michigan. We hope you have a wonderful time during your stay Our lakehouse provides 100 feet of soft sugar sand beach along with a sandy-packed lake bottom, so no stepping on pointy rocks! We absolutely love relaxing at the house all day, kayaking, having a BBQ, and playing cornhole but if you're looking to travel around the area, we've included a ton of options for what's available in the area! Please review this book for all of our rules, check-in, and checkout procedures, as well as some of our favorite things to do in the area!
Note On the Surrounding Area:
We have some amazing neighbors who call this area their home full-time. While our #1 goal is to provide you with an amazing stay, we also want to make sure we are being respectful to our neighbors! Please follow all of the posted speed limit signs and drive slowly on Ray Drive!
Available Amenities:
Water Toys
Kayaks
Children's Bike
Cornhole Boards, Ladder Ball, and Other Yard Games
Belgium Waffle Maker
Air Fryer
Nutribullet Style Blender
Panini Sandwich Press
Pots and Pans
Seasonings and Condiments
Cooking Utensils
Bowls and Colanders
Keurig with Pods, Non-Dairy Creamer, and Sugar
Coffee Pot
Other Kitchen Essentials such as Seasonings
Ironing Board and Iron
Butane Torch, Lighter, and Matches
Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (Please Keep Away from Sand and Water)
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O F C O N T E N T S THE AREA Map of Area Necessities Our Favorite Things To Do Rogers City Millersburg Onaway Cheboygan Indian River Mackinaw City Mackinac Island Petoskey Harbor Springs 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 THE HOUSE Contact Information Check-In Instructions and Property Policies Check-Out Instructions 3 4 5 (ordered by distance from the home)
Contact Information
Property Management Company - 231 Vacation Rentals
Please message us through the booking app you used first. If it is an emergency or a question you need an answer to immediately, please use the following phone numbers!
Point of Contact: Kandys - (231) 373-0742
231 Vacation Rentals Office Line - (231) 487-0742 Only call if Kandys is not available
In case of an emergency such as a fire or medical emergency, please dial 911
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Check-In Instructions and Property Policies
Check-In
We understand you want to start enjoying your stay as quickly as possible but please send a message through the booking app to let us know you have arrived!
Included in message
Property Policies
We offer a variety of outdoor activities and toys that you are completely welcome to use and enjoy! We just ask that you return items to where you found them! There is a Roku on the television. We are logged in to Disney+ to give you some options during your stay. You are welcome to log in to your own accounts for other apps, be mindful to log out when you're finished!
PLEASE NO SMOKING/VAPING INSIDE
No pets
Please keep a close eye on children near the lake
Please take all water toys back to the grassy area when not in use
Please make sure the fridge is closed after every use
Please bring the cornhole boards inside the screen porch when not in use/before checkout to ensure they aren't damaged
If you move any furniture please be sure to put it back before checking out
Limit loud noises after 10 PM
No littering
Be respectful of the road speed limits and neighbors
The next-door neighbors have a large gravel cleared-out space next to their shed, it can NOT be used for turning around
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WIFI
Check-Out Instructions
Check-Out
Return kayaks to racks with bungees if used
Return kayak paddles to the garage
Put cornhole bards on the mats on the screen porch
Return Bluetooth speaker and plug in
Clean up garbage in and around the fire pit and property
Please take all trash, including the bathroom, to the trash bin
Please leave the house neat and orderly
Put dishes in the dishwasher and start the load
Collect dirty towels and place them by the washer
Leave all used beds unmade, do not strip them
Double-check for all your personal items, we are not responsible for items left
Close and lock all windows and doors
Check-out by 11 am -NO EXCEPTIONS- you will be charged for late checkout
Return all items to the location you found them upon your arrival
Remove food items you've brought from the refrigerator
Power off electronics, excluding appliances, and coffee makers
Inform the owner of any damaged items. If something was damaged during your stay, we are more likely to work with you about it versus if we arrive at the home and find it ourselves.
Message us through the booking app once you have left and locked up (again we understand that you may be busy but this helps us let the cleaners know when they can go into the home to get it ready for the next guest)
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Surrounding Areas
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Necessities
Closest Grocery Story
Family Fare Supermarket
13.5 Miles Away - 18 Minutes
100 S Bradley Hwy, Rogers City, MI 49779
Closest Gas Station
Marathon Gas Station
13 Miles Away - 17 Minutes
335 N Bradley Hwy, Rogers City, MI 49779
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Our Favorite Things To Do
Ocqueoc Falls - our kids absolutely love hiking up the many trails to the falls and playing in the river.
Scenic Overlook - there is a beautiful park area that overlooks Lake Huron just over a mile from the house! We love to take a picnic basket up there when we want to get out of the house but don't want to travel far!
Ocqueoc Outdoor Center - this is a great little spot that sometimes offers super interesting and educational events! We just attended one of their recent events called Invasive Species Contamination Workshop which taught my kids about some animals and bugs that aren't local to our area and what to do when you see them!
Hammond Pointe Boat Launch - we, of course, spend hours relaxing by the water and enjoying the beach at the house but sometimes we want to take the boat on the Lake! This is the closest boat launch at less than a mile away!
Snowmobiling - this isn't just one of our favorite places in the summer! We also love to snowmobile on all the local trails during the winter!
Onaway Speedway - the speedway is full of hustle and bustle and is definitely one of our favorite things!
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Rogers City
18 Minutes South
Lake Huron
Lake Huron is the Great Lake that our lovely home is on! Rogers City has a great marina and boat launch, pictured above, to take your boat on the water! P.H. Hoeft North Park is a hidden gem!
Restaurants
Up North 23 - rated as one of the best restaurants in Rogers City, and known for their ribs, this is a great spot for a nice dinner on vacation! Kortmans Restaurant - known for its hearty breakfast options!
International Sports Bar and Grill - one of the best spots for a quick bite to eat and a good drink!
Things To Do
Visit the historic 40 Mile Point Lighthouse
Enjoy a glass of cider at Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm & Cider Mill
Take a beautiful stroll through the Huron Sunrise Trail
Find your favorite souvenir and toy at Mr. Mustache and Company
Grab the clubs and play 18 at the Rogers City Golf Club
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Millersburg
22 Minutes South
The restaurants in Millersburg are the closest to the lake house so if you're looking for a bite to eat after a long day enjoying the area or swimming in Lake Huron, this is it!
Restaurants
Rosa's Squeeze Inn - only open for dinner, but offers casual Italian cuisine including pizza!
Jolly Dutchman Bar - great place for a quick bite to eat and a few drinks!
Three Cedars Restaurant - very popular local favorite!
Things To Do
Visit Ocqueoc Falls, the largest waterfall in Michigan's lower peninsula!
Take a hike through the Ocqueoc Bicentennial Parkway
Cross-country ski through the Ocqueoc Bicentennial Parkway
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24 Minutes Southeast
Onaway Black Lake
Black Lake is one of the more secret gems in Northern Michigan! It has a great public access at the Onaway State Park. Onaway is also known for the Onaway Speedway to be sure to check out their schedule if you want to see some races!
Restaurants
211 Bar and Grill - amazing bar with great food right off the lake!
Wood Winds Restaurant - with over 1,000 great reviews, this is a staple for locals and tourists alike!
Manzana's Restaurant - if you're looking for Italian food or pizza, look no further!
Things To Do
Explore the Awakon Sculpture Park
Take a tour through the Onaway Historical Museum
Cheer on the racers at the Onaway Speedway
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Cheboygan
33 Minutes North
Mullett Lake
This is a beautiful lake accessible at Aloha State Park. Great for fishing or boating. The beach access does leave a little to be desired and isn't as sandy as other local beach access.
Restaurants
Mulligan's - another local favorite offering a variety of menu options!
The Queen's Edge Wine Pub - a highly reviewed eatery with amazing drink options. Not an expansive menu but what they do offer is delicious!
Duke's Dogs- locals and tourists alike rave about this fast-casual food truck. Great things definitely come in small trucks!
Things To Do
Sea Shell City- is adorable shop housing all of the most amazing shells super cute and fun for the whole family!
Go on a Lighthouse Tour
Watch the newest flick at the Kingston Movie Theater
Go diving at the Northern Michigan Dive Center
Knock some pins at Spare Time Bowling and Recreation Center
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Indian River
46 Minutes West
Burt Lake
By far one of our favorite local lakes. The public beach access at Burt Lake State Park is very well maintained so it's perfect for a family beach day! You can rent a boat from Indian River Marina or Indian River Sports Center. You can also rent kayaks at Nor'East Outdoors or Big Bear Adventures.
Restaurants
Vivio's - an Italian restaurant known for its pizza. It's definitely a local favorite!
Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse - a delicious steakhouse. It can be on the pricier side but the food is very good!
Wilson's River's Edge - cute place right off the main road with a vast menu, perfect for a group that wants a little bit of everything!
Things To Do
Minigolf at Big Bear Adventures
Check out Chillermania - a great bookstore in honor of the writer of the Michigan
Chiller books
Golf at the Indian River Golf Club
Visit Seasons of the North Winery
Grab dessert at Drost's Chocolates
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Mackinaw City
52 Minutes North
Lake Huron
There is public access to Lake Huron at Maritime Park. If you go to Mackinaw City you have to check out the Mackinac Bridge! This is a great little town with so much to offer. A great experience for the whole family is the Headlands International Dark Sky Park, the perfect place to relax and view some of the most beautiful sky scenes including the beach sunset and nighttime stars!
Restaurants
Bridgeview Diner - known for their burgers, this is a great quick stop for a bite to eat!
The Chippewa Room - previously a hidden gem, this restaurant got popular over recent years for its great food and service
Nonna Lisa's Italian Ristorante - fantastic authentic Italian eatery
Things To Do
Visit the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse or McGulpin Point Lighthouse
Practice your putt-putt at Animal Tracks
Shop around at Del Sol - Color-Change - Mackinaw Crossings
Take the kids to the House of Glass - not as much fear of breakage as it sounds!
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Mackinac Island
52 Minutes North to Mackinaw City then accessible by ferry
Lake Huron
Mackinac Island is easily one of Michigan's top tourist destinations. Mackinac Island is such a unique experience, the town feels straight out of a Hallmark movie. since there are no cars allowed on the island, the popular way to get around is by horse and buggy. The easiest way to get there is to ride a ferry, you can get tickets from a few places such as Star Line or Shepard's.
Restaurants
Chuck Wagon of Mackinac - known for their huge breakfast burritos, this is a must-stop!
Pink Pony - quality food, drinks, and service with a gorgeous water view! Woods Restaurant - fine dining at its best!
Things To Do
Visit Arch Rock, one of the oldest archeological sites in Northern Michigan! Learn about history at Fort Mackinac, the fort preserves more than 20 historic structures
Enjoy some unique insects at the Original Mackinac Island Butterly House & Insect World!
Snorkel and kayak with Great Turtle Kayak Tours
Book a horse and buggy experience at Mackinac Island Carriage Tours or Jack's Livery Stable!
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Petoskey
73 Minutes West
Little Traverse Bay
Little Traverse Bay is part of Lake Michigan connecting Bay Harbor, Harbor Springs, and Petoskey. The bay makes driving through or visiting any of these areas a beautiful sight. Little Traverse Bay is best accessed by Petoskey State Park just 10 minutes North of downtown. Here you can climb some sand dunes or play volleyball in the summer!
Restaurants
The Back Lot - a favorite of locals and tourists alike. This is an outdoor eatery with half a dozen food trucks with a huge variety, of awesome beer, and specialty drinks.
Thai Orchid - an awesome and authentic Thai experience. They're only open for dinner but the food is definitely worth a visit!
Pour - While this can be a pricier option, it is well-known as one of the best restaurants in Northern Michigan. They have a unique and delicious menu!
Things To Do
Visit the historic Gaslight District downtown
Do a winery tour to Burt Marshmellow, Boyne Valley Vineyard, and Petoskey Farms
Grab some fresh fruit and veggies at Bill's Farm Market
Take a gamble at Odawa Casino
Catch the newest flick at the Petoskey Cinema
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Harbor Springs
75 Minutes Northwest
Little Traverse Bay
Little Traverse Bay is part of Lake Michigan connecting Bay Harbor, Harbor Springs, and Petoskey. The bay makes driving through or visiting any of these areas a beautiful sight. Little Traverse Bay is best accessed by Petoskey State Park just 10 minutes North of downtown. Here you can climb some sand dunes or play volleyball in the summer!
Restaurants
Rodrigo's - a hidden gem! This is a great upscale but still reasonably-priced Mexican eatery!
Polish Kitchen - this is a unique and delicious experience! Definitely a favorite around town!
Teddy Griffin's Roadhouse - a highly reviewed steakhouse known for amazing plates and a good atmosphere!
Things To Do
Drive through the tunnel of trees - a huge attraction in the fall!
Visit Pond Hill Farm, a great stop for food, wine, or beer with lots of things for the little kids to do!
Grab your ski poles and slide down the slopes at Nubs Nob or Boyne Highlands
Practice your golf game at Boyne Highlands
Stroll through the Thorne Swift Nature Preserve
Sit down and enjoy the historic Lyric Theater
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Last Remarks
If you have any feedback during or after your stay, please do not hesitate to reach out! We are constantly looking for ways to provide a better experience for our guests and we would love to have great guests return for another stay in the future!
Thank you for choosing to stay at our loved Lake Huron Home and we hope you enjoy your time in Northern Michigan!