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Little Yellow Cottage - Beach - Little Island Lake

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A yellow building with blue shutters and a metal roof, located near a body of water.
A yellow building with turquoise shutters, a palm tree, and a welcome sign.
Interior
A cozy cabin-style room with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony or patio
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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National City, MI
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sand Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Saganing Eagles Landing Casino
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai

About this property

Little Yellow Cottage - Beach - Little Island Lake

Fun times to be had at this up-north beach house. Nice island themed cottage on a sandy beach. New 750 square foot deck built this year. Paddleboat, kayak and fish this great little lake or bring your toys. All-Sports lake right by the Sand Lake Trailhead. Two queen size beds, 2 queen size futons, one twin bed and plenty room for sleeping on the breezy back porch. Bonfire pit right on the beach. Kayaks, paddleboat, floaties and many chairs, cornhole boards sand toys all provided. 3 smart TV's.
The space
Up-North lakefront cottage. This is a fun little beachy themed place great for families, couples, fishing and ATV riding. There is something for everyone.
Guest access
Dock, paddleboat, floaties, 2 kayaks, cornhole boards, sand toys great enclosed porch and huge deck. Plenty of parking. Boat launch is just a few houses down.
Other things to note
Great little neighborhood right by the Sand Lake Trailhead. Little Island Lake is great for fishing, floating or kayaking or just sunning on our nice sandy spot. There is food and a cute corner store nearby and only 10 miles to downtown Tawas with lots of shopping and dining choices. Cottage has smart TV's in both bedrooms and living room. Bonfire pit, 2 kayaks, paddleboat, life vests, cornhole and sand toys, Camp Chef Griddle all provided for your use. No pets allowed and no smoking indoors. Thank you.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Property # 3679417
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

National City

National City is home to this cottage. 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.
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National City, MI

What's nearby

  • Round Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sand Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tawas Point State Park - 29 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 33 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Saganing Eagles Landing Casino - 57 min drive - 80.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cast Iron Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sand Lake Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pickles Hard Hat Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Meadow Lane Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Place - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Yellow Cottage - Beach - Little Island Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Little Yellow Cottage: beach on lake?

As of Jul 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Yellow Cottage: beach on lake on Jul 27, 2026 start from $304, 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.

What time is check-in at Little Yellow Cottage - Beach - Little Island Lake ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Yellow Cottage - Beach - Little Island Lake ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little Yellow Cottage - Beach - Little Island Lake located?

Situated in National City, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Sand Lake and Round Lake. Huron-Manistee National Forest and Indian Lake are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan D.

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

Beautiful piece of paradise

We absolutely loved our vacation here at this wonderful property. Everything you could possibly need is offered down to every little detail inside and out. We love little island lake and plan on coming back next summer would highly recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Relaxing getaway

We had a wonderful time relaxing. The cottage is super cute and clean. Enjoyed sitting on the deck with the wonderful view of the lake. It was so nice that water toys and yard toys were provided for us. Highly recommend a stay here if you are looking for a quiet place to get away from the business of life.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family really enjoyed our stay. The property was very clean and cottage was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2026
Thank you for the great review and taking wonderful care of the cottage. I appreciate your stay. Would love to host again anytime. 👍🌴

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