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Our properties

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The River House @ 102
House · 6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bathroom · 3 beds
Suitable for children Suitable for infants
Bliss on the Bluff
House · 7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms · 4 beds
Free WiFi Air conditioning Washing Machine
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River Sweet
House · 4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom · 2 beds
Free WiFi Air conditioning Suitable for children
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Iosco Exploration Trail

The Iosco Exploration Trail, as part of Michigan's Iron Belle Trail, has come a long way in the last few years.

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Discover Oscoda

Local Events and happenings along the Sunrise Side!

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Ready to make some waves

Rent a pontoon from River Ratz for the day!

Own a place up North?

List it with MI Locals.


MI Locals is your go-to vacation rental property management team in Northern Michigan — locals who love this area and want to make sure guests do too. From rustic river cabins to beachy Lake Huron cottages, we handle it all so your property stays effortless to own.


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Listing & Channel Management

⚓ Professional listings across our website and VRBO, kept in sync and optimized to book

Dynamic Pricing

⚓ Rates adjusted to demand and season, so your calendar stays full and revenue climbs

24/7 Guest Care

⚓ From booking to checkout, we handle every guest message — for a seamless stay

Cleaning & Upkeep

⚓ Cleaning & Upkeep Professional turnovers, restocking, and maintenance coordination between every stay

Meet your crew!

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Jerry, Jen & family are your crew in Oscoda, MI.  They've been steering this ship since 2017. What started as a fun family project turned into a love for sharing this stretch of water with all of our guests. There's nothing quite like watching families fall for this place the way we did — it's the whole reason we do this.


No call center, or response from someone three states away. We're neighbors — the ones who know where to catch the best sunrise, where to grab a bite after a day on the river, and how to make sure your stay actually feels like a vacation.


All hands on deck, every time.


Need anything during your stay? We're just a call or text from the dock, day or night.


— Jerry, Jen & family