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Waterfront Cottage on Beautiful 250 Acre Sport Sand Lake!

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with water park

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Pontoon is NOT for use. I do not rent out the pontoon.
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 121500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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National City, MI

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Lake Bedroom Second Floor

2 Twin Beds

Main Bedroom Second Floor

1 Queen Bed

Open Loft upstairs

2 Twin Beds

Second Bedroom Second Floor

1 Double Bed

Small Front Bedroom Second Floor

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 First floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2 Second building

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Cottage on Beautiful 250 Acre Sport Sand Lake!

WE WILL START TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2026 IN JANUARY Pull your boat right up to the dock and have fun tubing, water skiing, and fishing. (Pontoon in picture is not included and is not for rent) You have over 65 feet on the lake to swim with a great sandy bottom for you and your kids to enjoy. House has separate Heat and AC on each level for you to control your comfort. Have a new LG large capacity washer and dryers. We also added a cold washing system so you don't need to bring detergent of fabric softener. Paddle boards, canoe, grill, fire pit and wood included. Bring your own boat. pontoon and jet ski's shown in picture not included in rental.

New flooring on the first floor, New bathroom, Includes shower and bath tub.Located on first floor. 1/2 bathroom is located out in the garage. This rental includes 1 1/2 bathrooms. All new beds, 1 full size, 1 queen, 3 twin beds. Fold out beds as well. All bedrooms are located upstairs.

Great views and great fun for you and your Family.

Please keep in mind that maintenance may need to be done on the property while your renting. We try to keep this at a minimum and or in between renters.. Examples: Grass cutting, plumbing, power washing (this get's done three times a year, June August, October) any other issues that may arise during the rental period. We work hard at keeping the property clean and well maintained. We are at the contractors whim, as when they can work. I will posted with the property is being power washed. If you are there that day I will give you $45 discount for that day only.

Cleaning. We spend a significant amount time cleaning, disinfecting all surfaces, including all furniture, flooring and all bedding, and tub . We are also wash all bedding and disinfect the beds as well. Please, be patient. Thank You
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please clean up after your dogs. Thanks
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

National City

Located in National City, this vacation home is on the beach. Iosco County Historical Museum and Lumbering History Exhibit Area are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Corsair Ski Trails and Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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National City, MI

Restaurants

  • ‪Cast Iron Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sand Lake Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pickles Hard Hat Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Meadow Lane Lounge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kj's - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage on Beautiful 250 Acre Sport Sand Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage on Beautiful 250 Acre Sport Sand Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage on Beautiful 250 Acre Sport Sand Lake!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage on Beautiful 250 Acre Sport Sand Lake! located?

This National City vacation home is on the beach, steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club and Vaughn Lake. Esmond Lake and Corsair Ski Trails are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abbey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was one of my favorite Vrbo experiences so far. Very beautiful spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

This is a great little cottage right on the lake. The paddle boards were awesome! The owner was very kind. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend trip

This property was so perfect for my friends and I! We had a few hiccups but the owner was able to answer promptly and was very helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy little cottage

This little cottage was absolutely amazing. Had everything we needed was amazing views of sand Lake with beach access. if you’re looking for a quiet getaway, I would highly recommend.
View of the back deck overlooking sand like
View of the side of the deck
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin F.

Nice setup
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Really cute place on the water! Perfect for a short weekend getaway with my family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weather for our Labor Day family gathering! The beach was perfect for nearby family to come and play in the water! The house fit our family group perfectly! Tim was very friendly to work with. Being near the beach, sand was hard to combat but if everyone washed their feet at the hose provided we got most of it! Very well stocked kitchen and kids bowls and plates!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation June 2025

Overall stay was very good. Cottage was clean and within a handful of steps down to the lake. Upstairs bedrooms were a tad warm due to the AC setup, but we managed. One small inconvenience with the 1/2 bathroom outside attached to the garage. Property manager was prompt and came by to check in as needed. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice setting,but all the rooms are upstairs and the bathroom is downstairs .being the stairs are older and wooden the creaked alot and if your a light sleeper you heard whenever someone went downstairs.we put a small light at the bottom so we could see.and we did see a mouse twice and contacted the owner who was willing to come out that night
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great weekend!

Cutest house I've stayed in. Quiet location. Definitely would go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paulette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family time

Very comfortable with great amenities. Loved the peace and quiet. If you like swimming, this location has warm water in july.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Was a fun time

Had a fire and sat by the water , couldn’t ask for a better time .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hunt camp

Good home base
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

Great experience, quaint and cozy, perfect for our annual siblings weekend. It might sound like a small thing, but we really appreciated the nice kitchenware, it was a welcome change as we cooked all of our meals! Beautiful views and very peaceful. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

The B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful paradise

Great stay. So quiet and peaceful. (However we did not stay the weekend). Great walkability. Nice little beach and amenities. Great accommodations for the price. Water did not smell great but owner was aware and seeking to improve it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina C., Bay City, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day get away

The house was clean and the property was very nice. It was great to have everything provided.... linens, towels, dish soap and tablets, tons of dishes, a propane grill, with propane and fire wood! Many dont offer all these extras, made it so nice for a 5 day weekend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

renter

Just what I was hoping it would be
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun summer get away

We had a great time at the cabin. It was a perfect set up for our group of 8. Kids were able to swim and fish right off the dock. The Paddle boards and canoe were fun for everyone. We were able to dock our boats right at the cabin and even caught a few nice fish( large mouth bass, walleye, perch, and pike). The cabin is located in a nice quiet neighborhood and close enough to lake huron so getting to the big lake was still convenient. Overall we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W., MIDLAND

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Summer Get Away!

Beautiful lake and property! We had an amazing week playing with our dogs and kids on the water. The paddleboarding, fishing, swimming, bonfire under the super moon, and card games in the evenings were just what we needed. The local microbrewery was a lot of fun for an evening out. We also ventured into Tawas and enjoyed a beautiful walk out on the point taking in the wildlife and scenery, followed by shopping and ice cream while listening to live music downtown. Great location with something fun for everyone. Tim and Tanya were fantastic hosts! Thank you for the wonderful memories!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Barb D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our once a year vacation

Most everything was clean, beds up stairs were comfortable, however the couch, the pull out bed and recliner down stairs were not. We are 69 years plus 1 of us in a wheelchair we could not sleep up stairs. They were worn out and felt dirty we covered them with sheets. The lake was great, nice porches , fire pit was nice and close and alot of wood. 2 bathrooms were clean and we wre happy to have them..The TV went out and Tim the owner really worked on trying to get our service back. Everyone who slept upstairs said they would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aug 2023

The photos in the listing are pretty accurate. The place was very clean and bug/rodent free. Tim checked in on us via email a few times during our week long stay to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Mikey’s pizza was so delicious and we enjoyed a meal at The Boathouse, which was good as well. Wal~Mart was only about 20 mins away, so we stocked up and mostly ate at the cabin. Lake Huron and Tawas is also about 20 mins away and has a nice beach that’s open to the public. Newman St in East Tawas has some nice gift shops, a delicious ice cream/fudge shop and Village Chocolatier. Overall, was a nice area and a great place to stay. I can definitely see us going there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing vacation. Nice location.

Tim is great at communicating and accommodating your needs as best he can. He checked in regularly to make sure we didn’t need anything. He has been putting in a lot of work to update some things - brand new TV, new, lighter paddle boards, brand new grill, special filtering system for laundry water… The cottage has a bit of an older feel to it, but very clean and comfortable. The separate air for upstairs and main floor is nice. We love to fish and Sand Lake is more of a recreational lake; however, the fish we did catch - large and small mouth bass, pike , rock bass, catfish - were huge. Thank you Tim, for a place to enjoy nature and relax!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Heather M.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

It says 2 bathrooms but only 1

This property is in no way as it is described on VRBO, sleeping 12 part is not accurate that includes fold out foam mattresses. This place can 5 people comfortably . I paid a bunch of fees for cleaning and that kind of stuff so the property ended up costing a significant amount for one night. It stated it had two bathrooms. It has ONE all of the bedrooms are upstairs and the bathroom is on the main level.. The staircase is very windy and small, and very difficult to navigate at night. I would definitely not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

April I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Weekend Away

This property sits on the bank of a warm inland lake. The view from the deck is simply beautiful! The indoor porch allows you to enjoy the view and escape the elements. Private access to the lake is a definite bonus. We enjoyed the fire pit and it was kind of the owner to help us get it started. The house had everything we needed to cook and enjoy ourselves. Although we had complications with booking, check in and out was very simple. The inside of the house was clean. The outside furniture needed to be cleaned and was generally not put together. This required some effort on our part to enjoy the outdoors. While the location is beautiful the property is situated in a small country town with strong political views that are very visible. This did cause our politically and socially liberal family to feel uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

2/10 Terrible

Steve F.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

was not what I expected

Based on the pictures online it appeared to be a nice house on a lake. What we got was a rustic fishing cottage. The bedrooms were upstairs, but the bathroom was on the lower level. Not convenient for children or adults that get up in the night. The stairs were dark and narrow. You could not turn on the light from the upstairs. We could not use the closets for our clothing because there was exposed insulation. There were mouse droppings in the kitchen drawer. There were minimal modern comforts. We left 2 days early because family was so unhappy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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