The Octagon - Country Chic-2-BR house on US-23N in N. Alpena/Presque Isle.

Alpena, Michigan
$200 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

No Pets. Visiting the Alpena and Presque Isle areas, your adventure begins at this 2-bedroom Octagon-shaped house. The site of a former bank in the 80s, this unique property sleeps 4. The ground level is bright and cheery with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom (shower only), a Master with vaulted ceiling, a California king bed, 75 smart tv, and coffee station w/beverage fridge.

The 2nd BR has a queen bed and a 50 smart tv. The staircase leads to the lower level where the fully equipped kitchen and living areas are, including a washer/dryer and the original bank safe. It has the boardroom feel and is the perfect place to hide away after an afternoon of too much sun, concentrate on some work or take in a movie.
Each floor has multiple plugs and charging ports, and a 75 smart TV ready to stream using your services. (no cable) and the TV in the basement has a sound system. There is well water, but if you talk to the locals, it's the best there is! Something about the limestone-rich area. We leave a few bottled waters and 2 gallons for your ice and coffee needs. No Ice maker, we've got some trays, but you might want to pick some up. Fire pit with wood, a park style grill, bring your own charcoal and fluid. A circular, spacious gravel parking lot allows plenty of room for your boat trailers, no need to unhitch. Sorry, no RVs are allowed.
Right down the road from the new (2024) boat launch at Long Lake County Park.

Located on US23N, sure there is road noise and in the summer the rock haulers let you know they’re coming, but in the time where there’s no one whizzing by at 55, there is silence. There is seclusion with no neighbors nearby, except the guy diagonal across, in the summer he may be your DJ, but being in the middle of everything, there is seclusion with plenty of parking....and in the winter, well, it’s just magic!
With amenities like 2 natural gas furnaces, 2 AC units, Awesome Fiber WiFi, a full spice rack, air fryer, 2 coffee makers, blender, crockpot, Some ramen in the cupboard, towels, linens, games, books, plenty of places to lounge, and 2 refrigerators, our place will help you feel at home while you're traveling in Alpena and surrounding areas. Again, Sorry NO PETS.

Floor is foam and various carpets, please no shoes, if you want to keep the gravel and sand at bay. We also have a broom handy.
-Table & 3 chairs
-Desk w/chair
-Coffee Bar with Kurig/setups, small fridge
-Gallon Distilled Water for coffee/drinking
-Comfy, well used chairs (4) end tables, lamps. nothing fancy, nothing matches
-Fans (3)
-50 Smart TV w/fiber wifi
-Karaoke Machine
-Fully electric, ample plugs and charging options
-Smoke filter machine
-Butt Can and fire extinguisher
-Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
This space caters to the smokers and smoke friendly people who are in your group. The cleaning expectations would be like a hotel would have for their smoking rooms (other states and Native American hotels still have them) and it is like a tent, so we launder things regularly and do what we can to keep it fresh. It being outside helps and it never feels too smokey. The ceiling is 14 feet and there is good airflow. It's 30 feet from the Octagon and because there are no neighbors around, you can laugh and talk all night.

Thrown together with a Boho style with color and comfort in mind. I furnished it with second hand finds and Marketplace deals. This hothouse experience is just the way I like to enjoy my stay while I'm there, so why not let others have the same fun. A great add-on to give yourself more space to enjoy yourselves and give you an option from being cooped up in the house.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 500 Sq Ft (47 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Highchair Stair Gate
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces 4 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Gravel Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 07:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Lisa B.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Great place to stay! Very unique house, great location and very well stocked. We already booked this house again.Our stay was to short.

  • Randy H.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    The house is very comfortable and clean.There is everything you need for your stay.We had such a good time here we are considering coming back and when they say center of everything they're not kidding. Highly recommend seeing the lighthouses and murals in alpena. Besser has a nice sandy beach and beautiful hiking trails. I'm sorry I'm rambling on its just that we had such a good time.Highly recommend staying here.

  • Matthew K.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Clean property friendly manager Cool architecture

  • Christy H.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    The Octagon was a perfect location. Offered all the accommodations of home. Very peaceful and relaxing. Everything was very clean.

  • Sandra R.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    This property was perfect for our stay for a fishing tournament on Long Lake. It was only a mile from the boat launch. The house was very nice inside. The hosts had all the necessities available to use like coffee and water and appliances. The house is very well appointed and the hosts were very attentive to our needs. I highly recommend the Octagon house.

  • Michelle N.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    We chose the Octagon for our Anniversary weekend away. Like any VRBO you don’t fully know what you are getting till you arrive. It was after dark and we drop up to a house that was lit up all around. Amazing welcome! The house was immaculate. They thought of everything you could possibly need! We loved the art and unique decor. Denise was amazing! Even helped us with the best route to the house etc. Can’t say enough great things

  • richard s.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Great place. Love the history. The surrounding area is awesome

  • Carrie R.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    We had a lovely time staying at the Octagon. Denise was a great host and provided everything that we needed for our stay. The house was very clean, the location was ideal for where we were visiting and all of the amenities were available in the house.

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$200+
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