Situated along the water, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 10 guests. It offers beach views and outdoor areas including a balcony and patio. Enjoy nearby activities like kayaking and swimming, along with access to water sports. The property is pet-friendly and includes games for entertainment. Nearby attractions include Iosco County Historical Museum and Dewey Durant Park.
Highlights
Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
On the beach
A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Lake Huron Retreat • Sandy Private Lake Huron Beach • Pet Friendly
Step out of the house and straight onto one of the most beautiful stretches of sandy private beach on Lake Huron. This lakefront retreat offers unobstructed water views, peaceful surroundings, and effortless beach access—perfect for families, couples, and pet-friendly getaways.
The home features 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, comfortably sleeping groups of all sizes:
1 King bedroom
1 Queen bedroom
1 double-over-double bunk bedroom
Additional sleeping space with a queen pullout sofa in the lower level
Enjoy upper and lower decks with lake views, including a gas grill off the kitchen—ideal for cooking while overlooking the water. Walk out from the lower level directly to the backyard and beach path, making lake days easy and relaxing.
End your evenings around the campfire, listening to the waves roll in and watching the sunset over Lake Huron.
Located just 4 miles from downtown East Tawas restaurants, bars, and shops, and 3 miles from Tawas Point State Park, the home is close to biking trails, fishing, boat rentals, golf courses, and more—secluded yet convenient, right off US-23.
Complimentary items include: paper towels, trash bags, dish soap, laundry detergent, toilet paper, shampoo & conditioner, body soap, and firewood.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
*Must notify of breed/weight upon reservation
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property # 2219301
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
East Tawas
Located in East Tawas, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club and Corsair Ski Trails are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Tawas Point State Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledding.
beach near East Tawas State Dock - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
beach near East Tawas City Park - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
Iosco County Historical Museum - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
Tawas City Park Beach - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
Tawas Point State Park - 13 min drive - 7.2 km
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive
Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - 10 min drive
China Buffet - 5 min drive
KFC - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Huron Retreat • Sandy Private Lake Huron Beach • Pet Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Lake Huron Retreat • Sandy Private Lake Huron Beach • Pet Friendly?
As of Sep 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Huron Retreat • Sandy Private Lake Huron Beach • Pet Friendly on Oct 12, 2026 start from $389, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lake Huron Retreat • Sandy Private Lake Huron Beach • Pet Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake Huron Retreat • Sandy Private Lake Huron Beach • Pet Friendly?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lake Huron Retreat • Sandy Private Lake Huron Beach • Pet Friendly located?
Located in East Tawas, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Lake Huron. Tawas City Park Beach and Tawas Point State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
This is our third VRBO rental in East Tawas in the last five years and definitely the best. My husband grew up in Tawas City and our kids and grandchildren spent vacations at my in-laws beautiful Victorian home. After selling the home we all missed our vacations so we started renting every summer. This is really the perfect location; close to town with a beautiful view and private beach. The house is spacious and comfortable. I’m so glad we found it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home, beautiful views, private beach, and convenient location. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Thank you so much, Christel! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and found everything to be as advertised. We work hard to provide a comfortable and relaxing experience for our guests, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We'd love to host you again anytime!
Everything was as stated. Very nice beach, home is roomy and great for a large group. We had absolutely NO issues. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
Thank you so much! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and had a great time at the beach. It was a pleasure hosting your group, and we truly appreciate the wonderful review and photo! We’d love to have you stay with us again anytime!
Overall experience was great. We would rent this home again for our family. The home was set up well and spacious enough for our 8 family members with several of them being teenagers, which was appreciated. The kitchen was well stocked, the beachfront was lovely. The main recommendation I would make is to clean and present the patio areas better. Both the upstairs deck and downstairs walk out (deck and furniture) were coated in sand, toys, old chairs strewn around, and cobwebs - beyond what that days weather may have brought. They appeared to be long neglected and not set up for sitting and enjoying the outdoors. I think getting out a blower and broom would have been a huge improvement with minimal effort. Next time, we may bring our own to prep the area. Again, we would rent again. Excellent property for a big party, beautiful waterfront and sizable home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Sara! We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed the home, the waterfront, and everything the property has to offer. We really appreciate the thoughtful feedback about the patios and will definitely take a closer look at getting those areas cleaned up and better prepared for guests. We’d love to have you back again anytime!
Beautiful view and a lovely property. Kitchen was well stocked with whatever we needed. We stayed in the winter when it was cold, but enjoyed our visit. Great beach area for a summer visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2026
Thank you for your review, Melissa! We're delighted that you enjoyed the beautiful views, the well-stocked kitchen, and our beach area. We appreciate you choosing to visit during the winter season and are so glad you had a wonderful stay despite the colder weather. We'd be happy to welcome you back, especially during the summer months when you can enjoy even more of what the area has to offer!
Thank you, Hilary! We're so glad you enjoyed the location and the home itself. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Excellent house, great beach time, plenty of table space for games and food, we had a very relaxing and restorative holiday weekend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 13, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the house, and having plenty of space to gather for games and meals. It’s exactly what we hope our guests experience—a relaxing and restorative getaway on Lake Huron. We’d love to host you again anytime and appreciate you choosing our lakefront retreat. 🌊✨
This home is wonderful! The view is perfect! This was our 4th time renting this home and we can’t wait to go again! The host are so welcoming and helpful!
Great house and great location. We really enjoyed the following: close proximity to town, beautiful beach, very comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 19, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the location, the beach, and the comfort of the home. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Was very clean & the bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable. The view was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 4, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the cleanliness, the comfort of the master bedroom, and especially that incredible Lake Huron view — it really is something special. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another relaxing stay at the Lakefront Retreat!
Warm regards,
Megan – Huron Hills Vacations
We had a great time! House was perfect for our group of 4 adults and 4 kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 10, 2025
Thank you Michelle! We would love to host you again. I'm glad you enjoyed it
Verified review
8/10 Good
Amy B.
Dec 26, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Nice place great view of the lake. Could use some updates and a little extra cleaning. Overall was big enough for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Amy! We're so glad you enjoyed the lake views and found the home spacious for your group. We appreciate your comments regarding updates and cleanliness, and we're always working to improve the guest experience through ongoing maintenance and enhancements to the property. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we'd be happy to welcome you back in the future.
This was a wonderful location for our family and dog to stay. The home was beautiful and the beach was lovely as well. It is quite a hike to the beach but there was a handy wagon there for our stay that we used to take things out to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your family (including your pup!) enjoyed your stay at our Lake Huron retreat. It's great to know the home and beach met your expectations and that the wagon came in handy for the trek to the shore. We appreciate you choosing our place for your getaway and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Warmly,
Megan
Huron Hills Vacations
Location with access to the beach was lovely. Lots of room with LR up and downstairs. Beds were comfortable. Property could use some TLC in some places.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 19, 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We’re glad you enjoyed the location, space, and comfortable beds. We appreciate your comments about areas that could use some TLC and will keep that in mind as we continue updating the home. We’d welcome you back anytime.
We throughly enjoyed our stay. The view was spectacular especially on the days we woke up in time to catch the sun rise. A beautiful place to stay to relax. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 16, 2025
Thank you so much, Sean, for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the location and the beautiful view—it’s one of our favorite things about the property too. We’d love to welcome you back anytime your travels bring you our way again!
We stayed two nights to go look at fall colors and hike the near by trails. Location right on the water was beautiful. I could see summer time with a family being a blast here. Kitchen was well stocked. We did not use the basement or laundry room, however that would be great for a week stay with kids to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 19, 2025
Thank you for staying with us and for the thoughtful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the fall colors, the lake views, and the trails nearby. It’s great to hear the kitchen had everything you needed. We agree—the extra space downstairs works really well for longer family stays. We’d be happy to host you again anytime.
Good home with great views of Lake Huron. Exactly as described. Hosts were highly responsive. I would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 19, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad the home and Lake Huron views made your stay enjoyable. We truly appreciate guests like you and would love to host you again in the future.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the view, location, and spaciousness of the property. If there’s anything we could’ve done to earn that fifth star, we’d love your feedback—always looking to make each stay even better. Hope to welcome you back soon!
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the amenities. Your comments help us continually improve. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Beautiful home on a private beach. Fall stay so no swimming, but the beach is a bonus! Kitchen well stocked. The back porch was great for morning sunrises and coffee. Had a wonderful time would definitely come back in the summer. The host was easy to communicate with. No issues during our stay.
Awesome stay, our dog loved the beach! House was perfect and had everything we needed. We watched the sunrise at the beach, which was gorgeous. The town was lovely, there were lots of great food options and lots of good shops. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 3, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great stay and that your pup enjoyed the beach—it's one of our favorite parts of the property too. Watching the sunrise over Lake Huron truly is a special experience, and we’re so glad you got to enjoy it. We appreciate you choosing our home for your getaway and would love to welcome you back anytime!
Warmly,
Megan
Host – Huron Hills Vacations
The owner was very responsive throughout our stay and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 15, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the amenities. Your comments help us continually improve. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
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