Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan

Located in Oscoda, Michigan, United States. Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan Socrates Place Resort is a beautifully appointed upscale resort located on the scenic Van Etten Lake in Oscoda, Michigan. Van Etten Lake is a year round all sports Lake for boating, fishing, kayaking, jet skiing, canoeing, water skiing, tubing, swimming, ice fishing and snowmobiling. Relax dockside or by the fire pit in your comfortable Adirondack chair while roasting hot dogs or s’mores and watch the beautiful sunset over the lake. View the bald eagles that fly overhead or watch the mallard ducks and her babies as they feed at our mallard sanctuary. Tie up your own boat, jet skis (boat, jet skis, and motor bike rentals are available in the Oscoda area) or kayak to the dock, or wait for Jim and Joy to take you out for a cruise on the lake on their pontoon boat -- "Socrates Place." The extended dock has a comfortable bench with dock umbrellas and fishing holders so that you can relax and fish. If you are new to fishing, Jim wi