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Exterior
Exterior
Golf
Lake
Snow and ski sports

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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East Tawas, MI
  • Place, Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Tawas City Park Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Iosco County Historical Museum
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom Unit 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom Unit 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ideal getaway for nature lovers!

The Sanctuary Lodge is located on Silver Creek in Wilber Township, Michigan, just outside of Tawas City/East Tawas. Situated in an idyllic setting on a large pond, with sweeping grounds and surrounding nature. It is the ideal getaway for nature lovers.

The Lodge is a newly converted three-unit building with accommodations from one or two to up to six, depending upon the unit. Each unit is self-contained. All units share a common entrance with separate, dedicated access to each unit. This one, Unit 3, is located on the second floor with a sweeping view. It features one bedroom, a living room with a sleeper sofa for an additional nominal fee, a dining area, a kitchenette with two-burner electric radiant ceramic cooktop, microwave, mini fridge, hot water kettle, and a separate bathroom with a tub/shower.

Nearby attractions include Tawas Bay on Lake Huron—including both Tawas City and East Tawas, Tawas Point State Park, and Tuttle Marsh Wildlife Area, The Au Sable River and Lumberman's Monument in Huron-Manistee National Forest.

Visit us at www.sanctuarylodging.com or on Facebook at The Sanctuary Lodge

[Northeastern Michigan, Northern Lower Peninsula, Iosco County, Saginaw Bay, Sunrise Coast]
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Under adult supervision
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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
no fishing, no hunting, no bikes or four-wheelers

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

About the area

East Tawas

East Tawas is home to this guesthouse. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Tawas Point State Park, while Iosco County Historical Museum and Lumbering History Exhibit Area are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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East Tawas, MI

What's nearby

  • Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Ascension St. Joseph Hospital - 16 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Dewey Durant Park - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Tawas City Park Beach - 17 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Iosco County Historical Museum - 17 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mango's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Desi's Taco Lounge - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Lazy Toaster - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Downtown Diner - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Store - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal getaway for nature lovers! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ideal getaway for nature lovers!?

As of 6 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ideal getaway for nature lovers! on 13 Apr 2026 start from £105, 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 Ideal getaway for nature lovers!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ideal getaway for nature lovers!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal getaway for nature lovers!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ideal getaway for nature lovers! located?

Situated in East Tawas, this guesthouse is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club and Corsair Ski Trails. Ascension St. Joseph Hospital and Tawas City Park Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful property, close enough to town, but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Excellent place to stay!

My husband and I enjoyed our stay here. The unit is very clean, modern, and spacious. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Get away weekend

Very clean and beautiful cozy stay! The nature was picturesque!!! Will definitely be back! Our hosts were very personable and super friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thanks, Karen and Dave, for your great review. We look forward to your next visit. Best wishes Sam The Sanctuary Lodge
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafael O.

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

The Sanctuary

We are truly blessed to have the operating its
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet paradise

The Sanctuary Lodge is a lovely and private property. I appreciated the quiet and lush, green spaces. The rental is extremely clean and spacious. Sam is a wonderful host. I hope to return in the autumn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Thanks a lot for your review. We look forward to hopefully seeing you, again. Best wishes Sam The Sanctuary Lodge
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

Tranquility

Wonderful property if you are looking for quiet tranquility. Maybe not so quiet when all of the wonderful birds are singing! Turkeys and deer hang out while you enjoy an evening cocktail on your balcony. Great place to spend some time away from it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Thanks, Monica. All the best Sam
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Great getaway

The unit was very clean and had everything we needed. For us, no TV and poor cell phone signal was a plus - we were there to get away and enjoy nature! We really enjoyed walking the property and also exploring nearby areas like Tuttle Marsh and Tawas Point. Seeing the Milky Way from our balcony was a treat, as well. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Sanctuary Lodge is a haven for birds and animals

Our suite was all-new, modern, spacious and meticulously clean. It was well decorated and esthetically pleasing. The grounds are beautiful with a stream running through, and we saw deer up close, and sandhill cranes, turkeys, a hawk and more right there! Very quiet and peaceful place, and Sam was very friendly and helpful. He is also very knowledgable about flora and fauna. We plan to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2020
Thanks, Paul, it was a pleasure to have you and your wife as guest at the Sanctuary Lodge. We look forward to your next visit. Sam
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

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

Great stay

We had a wonderful time and this property was beautiful! Warning, there is no TV and the internet/cell phone service was spotty at times. Neither of those things took away from our stay, would definitely recommend staying here. Sam was most helpful and available with questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Nature Immersive

Staying here was nothing short of perfect. Everything is the same in person as it is in pictures. There is a dam on the property and it provides a wonderful white noise if you leave the windows open at night. Sam was very vigilant when it came to making sure everything was set up for us. Me and my fiancé stayed in unit 3 and it was absolutely wonderful. The kitchen was fully stocked, the bathroom was very clean, and the furniture was all modern and very cozy. The only thing that was a hassle for us was our mobile service provider because on the coverage map it said we would have service, but we weren't able to connect at all! For anyone worried about bugs- we didn't find any. This property is a bird sanctuary and it is important to know this going into it because we saw wild turkeys on the road leading up to the lodge and it was quite a show. Overall, we had a wonderful time and I am definitely looking forward to staying here in the future!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2020
Thank you, Katie, for your review. We are working on a solution to get WIFI to the lodge. At the moment, there are only bad choice but we hope this will change in the near future. We hope to see you, again. Best wishes Sam and Richard The Sanctuary Lodge
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

So peaceful...

The Sanctuary Lodge allows you to be immersed in nature, with its lush natural landscape, birds everywhere you look, and the faint sounds of water from the nearby dam. The 1 bedroom apartment we stayed in was super clean, comfortable, modern and spacious - the perfect place to come back to after a day of hiking around the Huron Manistee forests or kayaking down the Au Sable River. We had a great time and hope to come back in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2020
Thanks, Patrick, for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you, again. Both fall and winter are lovely, as well. Best wishes Sam Burckhardt The Sanctuary Lodge

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