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Feel of an "Up North" cottage with the convenience of in-town East Tawas

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Living room with sofa bed
AuSable River
Exterior
Exterior
Living room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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East Tawas, MI
  • Place, Dewey Durant Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Iosco County Historical Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Feel of an "Up North" cottage with the convenience of in-town East Tawas

Within walking distance of downtown East Tawas, the state dock, and the beach, this cozy cottage, in a quiet downtown neighborhood, feels like you are staying in the woods "up north." Start your morning with a cup of coffee on the deck before heading out to explore the lighthouse at nearby Tawas State Park, or visit Lumberman's Monument on the Ausable River and drive River Road, stopping at the many overlooks.

Every season holds opportunities for exploration: cross-country skiing or snow shoeing in the winter; birdwatching in the spring; beaches and boating in the summer; color tours in the fall. Come to East Tawas and see what you can find!
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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

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

East Tawas

Located in East Tawas, this vacation home is in the city center and near 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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East Tawas, MI

What's nearby

  • Dewey Durant Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Iosco County Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ascension St. Joseph Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tawas Point State Park - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mango's - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Feel of an "Up North" cottage with the convenience of in-town East Tawas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Feel of an "Up North" cottage with the convenience of in-town East Tawas?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Feel of an "Up North" cottage with the convenience of in-town East Tawas on Apr 2, 2026 start from $149, 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 Feel of an "Up North" cottage with the convenience of in-town East Tawas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Feel of an "Up North" cottage with the convenience of in-town East Tawas?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Feel of an "Up North" cottage with the convenience of in-town East Tawas located?

Located in the heart of East Tawas, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Dewey Durant Park and Lake Huron. Iosco County Historical Museum and Huron-Manistee National Forest are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Definitely will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay there
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
WE enjoyed the stay and liked East Tawas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darci S.

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

Great stay

Everything was just as described. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles T.

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

Golf

Great little cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood within easy walking distance of town. Comfortable beds, easy to use kitchen and laundry, large backyard with grass for children to run around. Plenty of games and puzzles in the closet. Definitely recommend for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Family Weekend Trip

This was a great place to stay in downtown Tawas. Easy walking distance to town, but we were going to the state park everyday.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful Getaway Spot

Lovely house to stay in. Walking distance to alot of great spots in town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Convenient Location/Cozy Stay

Everything was great!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

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

Very excellent

House was better than expected!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in. Clean kitchen and bathroom. Great deck and backyard. We ate breakfast outdoors every day. Terrific location and easy walk to town.The host was immediately responsive the one occasion we contacted him.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

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

Quiet Getaway

Walking distance to downtown East Tawas and a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family just loved this property! The neighborhood is quiet, yet just a few blocks from the local businesses. It's a short distance to any of the beaches and parks and overall in great proximity to everything. The home was clean and cozy and offered everything we needed for our stay. The window AC units perfectly cooled the home and allowed us blissful sleep. I enjoyed the cozy deck and spacious back yard. We wish we could've stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Family connect and golf

Wonderful home and had a great up north cabin decor and feel! Loved watching a family of robin birds foraging for worms, and also the chipmunks and black and brown squirrels! Great location and the home had all of the furnishings.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

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

Fabulous stay!

Wonderful and cozy lodging! Our girl's trip was a blast in East Tawas and our lodging was perfect. Close to downtown, clean and cozy, pull-out couch was comfortable(I slept on it myself). Lots of hot water and water pressure was great. We will rent again for sure :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Carrol R.

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

Tawas

Nice little house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danae F.

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

Craft show

We stayed here for the Labor Day Craft Show and had family with us. We are vendors and this home had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonder place!

We had a wonderful time staying here. Great accomdations, and a very clean home. Enough room for all of us and then some. And a very quick walk or drive downtown or to the harbor. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Cute cottage/house

Cute cottage/house within walking distance of downtown. The owners responded quickly to our questions. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Up north get away

We had a wonderful stay at this cute 2 bedroom house. There was plenty of linens, blankets, towels. Full kitchen with dishes, bowls, pota and pans. Quiet neughborhood and close to downtown. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

Super cute, comfy clean house. Thank you for having us.

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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Quiet and great location

The property is in a cute neighborhood walking distance to downtown East Tawas. But you would never know you are that close. It was very quiet and peaceful. The back covered porch was nice to sit and drink our morning coffee before hitting the beach. The host even provides beach towels which was an added plus. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tiffaney E.

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

Quick getaway

The location and amenities were amazing. It was a quiet neighborhood. The house was comfortable and quaint. It was a little musty smelling though, which caused some issues with allergies, but overall good place to stay. Owners were amazing at communicating with me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonya P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beach Bound

Wasnt expecting a residential area.The inside looked like a cabin.Very cozy.Just was expecting a cabin with much closer walking distance to the lake.Not 7 blocks.All in all was a nice place,clean,and had everything you needed for every day living.We had a nice time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trisha B.

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

Exactly as posted. A feel of up north in tawas

Stay was great. My only suggestion is your check in says recycling bin available and we only seen big trash bin outside so we took the recycling with us when we left. Unless you meant the little recycling bins in the house but we didn’t want to leave it in the house when we left
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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