1,800 Sq Ft | Downtown Location Close to Restaurants & Shops | Private Balcony
Escape to this ideally located East Tawas vacation rental right across the street from Lake Huron! With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and space to relax inside and out, this apartment has plenty of room for families and friends. You’ll be mere minutes from Lake Huron, Tawas Point State Park, and miles of cross-country skiing trails during your stay in the Great Lakes State.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 king Sleep Number bed - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
OUTDOOR LIVING - Patio, lake views - Balcony, gas grill - Patio furniture
INDOOR LIVING - Open layout, natural lighting, tasteful decor - Flat-screen TV, DVD player - Dining table, dishes & flatware - Washer & dryer, laundry detergent
GENERAL - Free WiFi - Linens/towels, hair dryer - Central heating & A/C
FAQ - 3 exterior security cameras (facing out)
ACCESSIBILITY - Single-story apartment, 2nd-floor unit - Staircase to access
PARKING - Parking lot (3 vehicles, first-come, first-served) - Free street parking
-- THE LOCATION --
- Walk to Harbor Park, marina, restaurants & shops - 2 miles to Tawak Cit Shoreline Park - 4 miles to Tawas Point State Park & Tawas Point Lighthouse - 9 miles to Huron National Forest & Corsair Trail System (cross-country skiing) - 17 miles to Iargo Springs Park - 75 miles to MBS International Airport
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No parties, events or large gatherings - No more than 10 guests are allowed on the premises at any time - Additional fees and taxes may occur - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior surveillance cameras, located on the lower exterior of the building, facing the street and employee parking lot. The cameras record video and motion continuously, and are primarily used to monitor the downstairs restaurant. There are no cameras facing interior spaces or the apartment entrance - This single-story apartment is located on the building's 2nd floor and requires the use of a staircase to access
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
East Tawas
East Tawas is home to this apartment. Iosco County Historical Museum and Lumbering History Exhibit Area are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club and Corsair Ski Trails. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
Iosco County Historical Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Dewey Durant Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Ascension St. Joseph Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Tawas City Park Beach - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
Tawas Point State Park - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 78 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 17 min walk
Starbucks - 12 min walk
Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - 4 min drive
KFC - 10 min walk
Mango's - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Views & Grill: Walk to Lake Huron & Dtwn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lake Views & Grill: Walk to Lake Huron & Dtwn?
As of 20 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Views & Grill: Walk to Lake Huron & Dtwn on 24 May 2026 start from £144, 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 at Lake Views & Grill: Walk to Lake Huron & Dtwn?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lake Views & Grill: Walk to Lake Huron & Dtwn?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake Views & Grill: Walk to Lake Huron & Dtwn?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lake Views & Grill: Walk to Lake Huron & Dtwn located?
Situated in East Tawas, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Iosco County Historical Museum. Huron-Manistee National Forest and Ascension St. Joseph Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is our second time back to this apartment and so glad we did! It is spacious, clean and comfortable. The host is easy to work with and communicative. I had a little trouble with one of the TV's and he was quick to respond and go the extra mile to get things fixed. Will definitely stay again!
Lynn D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
Thank you very much and I’m glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lucy
16 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
In walking distance of bars, restaurants and shopping. Lake right across the street. Apt is above a great pizzeria. Ice cream shop next door. Only drawback is there is a steep staircase to get to the apt. Owner was very accommodating when we had car trouble and needed a later check out. Would highly recommend.
Lucy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from East Tawas Apartment Near Lake Huron & Downtown! on 16 Aug 2025
We really enjoyed our stay. We were comfortable and we liked the location. Everything thing went smooth.Only one thing our group was in agreement on. It was more of a safety issue. In the main bathroom the shower floor was slanted and very slippery. And the only grab bar was loose.
Lisa D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
I’m very sorry about the rail. I will check it out and I’m glad you enjoyed your stay.
The apartment is beautiful. It is very spacious - we had three adults foing yoga in the living room each morning without needing to move any furniture. The beds are comfortable. Location is perfect and it was much more affordable than the hotel across the street, especially for three couples. The only issue was the water. When you first turn it on, it is scalding hot and you have to wait for it to cool off. The water never actually gets cold so its nice that there are plenty of ice trays for drinks in the freezer!
Great stay during summer week. Huge apartment, clean and well furnished. Perfect location to get to anything in this lake front town. Only 2 issues - 1) there are active train tracks a few feet away and at least 1 train went by every night - very slowly and blowing the horn a lot. Our teenagers never woke up as a result (lol), but my wife and I did. 2) The plumbing is a mess - during showers all 4 of us experienced wild temperature swings including suddenly scalding hot water. Low pressure throughout. But for the money - the size, location and quality outweighed the few issues.
Matthew B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2025
Thank you for the five star rating and I am sorry about the train and on the water situation. I just heard that issue and I do have a plumber going up there but it’s been booked. They’re going up there next week to look over issues thank you for staying with us.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Timothy
6 Jul 2023
Nice place in the center of East Tawas
We came for a birding weekend in May and found this rental convenient and comfortable. We would happily stay again.
Timothy
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nancy W.
13 Jul 2018
Awesome trip with family
The location of this rental was perfect for our family (in walking distance to everything)!!! Rooms were comfortable and spacious and “G’s Pizza” is now a family favorite. Great family get away.
This rental had everything we were looking for. Great location, everything was clean, and all supplies we needed were available.
Elizabeth h.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mark
6 Jul 2023
Fore!
We stayed for a golf weekend, perfect location for hitting the downtown East Tawas vibe.
Everything was great- we even had a pizza both nights for a snack during the playoff hockey games.
We will definitely return for our next golf outing.
Girls weekend away. This place was amazing!!!! We love goming yo East tawas and usually stay at the hotel. Found this gem and I will definitely here again. Very clean great location and plenty of room!!!!! Bonus above the Gs pizza and will deliver.
Diana T.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Steven
22 Sept 2023
Apartment was clean and fairly large. Restaurant / Bar downstairs is very good. Lots of stairs to climb to get to unit. Only big negative is the late night freight trains which pass within a few yards of the building.
This was a lovely property in a great location. We enjoy being close to town and on the lake at the same time! Property was clean and exactly as shown on line. If we had to come up with a single improvement it would be to supply a few more dishes in the kitchen. We found ourselves running out and having to wash. Excellent place
It was a nice apartment, but didnt know you had to go up 26 steps to enter the apartment. The stairs were a little steep .
Melissa D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Giles H.
9 Jan 2019
Spacious, clean and great location
We had a great stay. The property is clean, lots of room for 6 of us. Great location downtown with walking distance to shops, restaurants and the pier. Easy access but 26 steep stairs to reach the unit. The seniors in our party had a difficult time with the steps. Unit is clean but be sure to bring your own toiletries, soap, shampoo, etc.. I would rent the unit again.
The advertisment stated that there would be three areas for parking for the tenants, actually there is no reserved parking area for the tenants. Parking is all public parking and during busy times of the day, this makes it very challenging. The apartment is very large.
Housekeeping could be improved. Dirty wine glass in the great room, cob webs in the corner of the master bathroom. Drain was slow in the master bathroom sink.
Kitchen was stocked well with equipment. I would recommend this to those that are young and able to climb stairs, there are 26 steps up to the apartment.
Debra
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from Author on 26 Jul 2024
Hi Debra, we want our guests to have a seamless experience when they stay with us, and we apologize for the issues you experienced during your trip. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:- We apologize for any confusion regarding parking. The listing should clarify that parking is a public street or municipal parking, which can be challenging during busy times. - We regret the housekeeping oversights you encountered, such as the dirty wine glass and cobwebs in the master bathroom. We will address these issues with our cleaning team to ensure a higher standard of cleanliness.- The slow drain in the master bathroom sink will be fixed promptly to ensure it doesn’t cause inconvenience for future guests.- We're glad to hear that you found the kitchen well-stocked with equipment.- The apartment is indeed on the second floor, requiring guests to climb 26 steps. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our services and provide a better experience for future guests. Thanks again for taking the time to leave your review!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kathleen H.
17 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great Location....but....
The condo had a great location: right across the street from a beach, pier, and marina. It was right around the corner from all the charming shops and above a delicious pizza place, **bonus ice cream right next door! However, there was no patio, patio furniture or assigned parking spaces that were listed as amenities. Also, it was a little sparse on the basics: paper towel, toilet paper, towels, etc. While we weren't expecting all the bells and whistles, a new more basics (like paper products) would have been appreciated. That being said.....our family had a lot of laughs and time together, just what we went for.
Kathleen H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2021
Response from owner: "Thanks for the feedback, Kathleen. We are happy to hear you had a nice time. We are accessing all of your suggestions immediately!"
The unit looks just like the photos, albeit a little worn, but is still nicer than the hotel across the street. Issues, master bath was missing a towel bar, toilet paper fixture was missing the center piece so toilet paper was an a small stand alone rack not made for toilet paper, but functional. Bring your own facial tissues, hand soap, shampoo. Coordinate showers, as water temp changes quickly as others use water while you are showering. Street entrance and 26 step stairway could use a good cleaning. Beds and linens were clean and comfortable. Apt was certainly very acceptable and you can't beat the location. Easy access to the beach, town and main road. Lots of entertainment options, although could use some instructions on how to use tv's, air conditioners and hooking up to Wi-Fi. The positives outweigh the negatives. We will certainly consider this unit for next year's trip to East Tawas, although, we will bring a few extra items to make it more like home.
Blair S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Blair, thanks for your review. The homeowner would like to note that they replaced the hot-water heater and are confident that the issue will not recur for future guests. We've also shared your comments with the owner so any additional adjustments can be made. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again! Best, the Evolve Team
This place is spacious, comfortable and super convenient to everything, most shops and restaurants are in walking distance, you cannot beat the location! The beach is right across the street with a great view out the living room window. This was 4th of July weekend and really busy, never got a close parking space until the evening. Nothing marked for designated parking spots for the rental (or at least I was not told where) so we hauled all our stuff from the very back of the parking lot up all the stairs. Stairs are o.k. if you are in decent health. The sleep number bed in the master is very comfy and the other 2 bedrooms were nice & both had TV's., cable stations are limited so bring your Firestick or Roku. Not many bath towels, no beach towels, dish towels, limited cooking utensils, plates/bowls, spices etc. so make sure to bring your own if you have a bigger group of people! Bring ice too, there is not an icemaker as listed. I think the big sectional may have been reclining at one time but is disabled (so no reclining). Balcony/grill/patio furniture listed are not really usable so you may not want to count on grilling or sitting outside. A few tweaks and this place would be 100%!
Dawn C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
4/10 Poor
Mike D.
15 Dec 2015
Lots of Misrepresentation
Let me start by saying I was born and raised in East Tawas, Michigan so I am aware that there are no 5 star accommodations available and we were not expecting any. Upon arriving at the property we realized it is an apartment that is located on top of a pizza shop. This was not stated anywhere in the property description and resulted in an ambiance and smell in the apartment of, you guessed it, pizza. Not the end of the world since I could eat pizza every day of the week, but it should be stated in the property discription. After we ascended the steep and very long stairway we were pleased to see that the apartment was clean and well equipped. The beds were very comfortable and the sofa sectional pictured in the property discription was the most comfortable sofa I think I've ever sat on. The "balcony" as it was described is actually a 3 foot wide area that runs the length of the building and is literally on top of the pizza shop roof, so the view consists of the bay on the horizon and the business lights, ventilation units and other mechanical machinery directly in front of you. Oh and the lights. The business building lights are directly in front of you so be prepared to pull shades and still have them shining into the living room and master bedroom. A bit reminiscent of the Seinfeld episode where Kenny Rodgers chicken restaurant lit up Kramers room in a red hue. Our first morning there the refrigerator was not working, and due to the fact it was Thanksgiving day and the property owner had told me the day before he would be out of town for Thanksgiving, we purchased a cooler and iced the food we had. The next day, which was Black Friday I did email him and let him know of the problem and he did replace the refrigerator while we were out during the day. Still, one would expect that would have been caught during a pre arrival check. The owner did extend an offer of an extra days stay or a free pizza. Not sure how those values equal each other but we obviously could not extend our stay as we were going back home. We did decide to take the free pizza offer, however the owner never called me back to make the arrangements so we invested $32 into the Tawas economy by purchasing the pizza ourselves. When combined with aggravations like the heat either being smoking hot or freezing cold, vents from the pizza shop being directly outside the bedroom window, lots of traffic noise and no reserved parking, the value of this property stay quickly disappeared.
Mike D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2015
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you felt the listing was misrepresented, as there has always been a photo showing the apartment's location above G's Pizzeria in the listing, however we have further clarified this in the listing description in the hopes that future guests have appropriate expectations. The heat and air system are brand new, so we aren't sure what issues might have arisen. We are also sorry you experienced issues with the fridge, but are glad to hear the owner was able to replace the fridge the same day he was notified of the issue. Good luck in your future travels! ~ The Evolve Team
This was the best place I’ve ever found to rent in Tawas! So CLEAN, roomy and literally the perfect location. The master bedroom is huge with a super comfy king bed. Each room has its own AC unit!!! The kitchen was well stocked with pots pans cups plates, etc. There is zero noise from the restaurant below and no food smell. Check in was a breeze and the owner was super responsive during our stay. I can’t wait to come back. This is the only place I’ll stay from now on!
This place is just as described and shown in the pictures but even more spacious in person. It is a great location if you want to explore the area, with a fantastic view. Very clean and comfortable for spending time with family, if the weather keeps you inside. As other reviewers have noted, the water temperature and pressure is a bit wonky. There is also a very steep staircase to enter the space. However my 94 year old Mom was able manage the stairs. We could smell pizza but considered that a bonus! Overall, would stay here again in a heartbeat!