Waterfront Cottage on sandy, expansive beach

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9139 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Explore the area

East Tawas, MI

East Tawas, MI (ECA-Iosco County)11 min drive
Tawas Point State Park16 min drive
Tawas Point Lighthouse19 min drive
Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course20 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy a quiet, peaceful setting with 80 feet of Lake Huron frontage - our southern facing property near Tawas Bay provides an expansive sandy beach without rocks or seawall and provides sunrise and sunset views. Our driveway ends at a dead end street ensuring privacy and quiet. Our house is near a large swath of undeveloped land so it's quite dark at night creating a mini dark park for star gazing. We have a large propane grill for use and the electric stovetop / oven works great.

2 out of 3 bedrooms have desks for remote work and our WIFI is super strong. There's plenty of seating for family meals and the new Anderson screened doors offer an amazing cross breeze while hanging out indoors. We've set up our picnic table with umbrella on our expansive deck and will have lounge chairs in addition to the Adirondacks pictured.

Our cottage is near East Tawas which offers shopping, Marion's Ice Cream (70th year!), G's Pizza, Tony's Tacos and more. There's a farmers market every Saturday, family owned Neiman's grocery store and plenty of antique shops. Oscoda is the city north of our cabin - seek out Wellman's for amazing perch, Roger's grocery for donuts and Hilltop Bar & Grill.

Our cleaning crew is top notch so rest assured the property will be spotless. Please *no parties* this is a quiet neighborhood with family friendly vibes.

Property manager

Martha

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Dogs must be on leash with owner at all times

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please bring up all beach supplies, chairs, etc. a

Please return all furniture, porch seating and bea

Garbage must be placed on curb Sunday night

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

East Tawas

Located in East Tawas, this cottage is near the beach. Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club and Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course 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 Huron-Manistee National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

East Tawas, MI

What's nearby

Tawas City Park Beach - 14 min drive
Tawas Point State Park - 16 min drive
Tawas Point Lighthouse - 19 min drive
Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course - 20 min drive
Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course - 20 min drive

Restaurants

Hilltop Bar - 11 min drive
Ausable Inn - 9 min drive
Chee Peng of Oscoda - 10 min drive
Edelweiss Tavern - 10 min drive
The Office Lounge & Grill - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage on sandy, expansive beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage on sandy, expansive beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage on sandy, expansive beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage on sandy, expansive beach located?

This family-friendly East Tawas cottage is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Lake Huron. Tawas City Park Beach and Au Sable River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

dan l.

28 Sept 2023

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

property review

We liked the location, nice beach on Lk Huron, the kitchen was well stocked, nice open living with plenty of newer doorwalls for really good views of the beach and water... some suggestions for updgrades... a bigger TV, add a garbage disposal, more comfortable livingroom furniture, update the towels, clean or replace the gas grill grates.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

10 Sept 2023

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

Lovely setting for family stay

The house is adorable and well stocked. Rooms were clean and the view is amazing. The house and deck have ample seating for a large family. The beach is amazing. Perfect for sand play and swimming with little kids as it’s very shallow a ways out. There are tons of sand toys, kids books and games. We bbq’d, got local take out, and visited some local parks/beaches that are just a short 10 min drive. Highly recommend for any family for a peaceful, fun getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane J.

17 Aug 2023

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

A perfect get a way lake house

Close enough to both East Tawas and Oscoda yet far enough to get a way from it all. The lake house was clean and spacious, beautiful grounds, clear water, sandy beach. What more could one ask for?

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger G.

13 Aug 2023

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

Charming East Tawas Cottage

Just yards from Lake Huron, this charming knotty pine cottage was the perfect getaway spot for our family of eight (6 adults, 2 kids). The cottage was clean and nicely decorated and provided more than enough space for our family to gather together both inside and out. The kitchen had plenty of bakeware/cookware, dishes and serving dishes. Lots of utensils and small appliances, too. Martha also provided a very nice welcome book that included info on the cottage, local stores and restaurants, and area walking trails. Martha was very responsive and helpful both before and during our stay. We felt as though we were treated more like friends than renters.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miles P.

15 Jul 2023

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

Fantastic beach

It was a great cottage. Beautiful beach. Nice deck for enjoying the evening. Very nice quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Martha

My family has loved renting cottages throughout Michigan and now we've restored a 1978 cottage for our family, friends and renters to enjoy!

Why they chose this property

This property faces south which encourages sand to accumulate - we do not have any rocks or seawall. The beach glows in the morning during sunrise and we even experience a bit of sunset at night! A long, private boardwalk takes you to the beach and the initial shallow depth makes it perfect for kids. Wading out a bit farther allows for open water swimming and kayaking.

What makes this property unique

We'll provide beach towels, beach chairs, and sand toys. Keurig coffee maker, plenty of kitchen equipment for cooking and baking plus a smart TV for movie night.

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