Shimmering Shores - Two Lakefront Homes on Lake Huron! Great Family Getaway!

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A waterfront property with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a swing chair.
A room with large windows overlooking the ocean, a lamp on a desk, and a door to the right.
A house with a wooden deck and a sandy beach in the background.
A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and three bar stools.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Tawas City, MI
  • Place, Whitney Township Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Saginaw Bay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Saganing Eagles Landing Casino
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Beach House - Bathroom #5

Larger House - Bathroom #1

Larger House - Bathroom #2

Larger House - Bathroom #3

Larger House - Bathroom #4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tawas City

Located in Tawas City, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wigwam Bay State Wildlife Area and Lake Huron, while Arenac County Historical Museum and Iosco County Historical Museum are cultural highlights.
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Tawas City, MI

What's nearby

  • Whitney Township Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bear Crossings - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Saginaw Bay - 8 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Tawas Point State Park - 27 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Saganing Eagles Landing Casino - 40 min drive - 56.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pointe Produce - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Singing Bridge Grocery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Cuatro Amigos - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hippies - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sweeney's Beach Bodega - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shimmering Shores - Two Lakefront Homes on Lake Huron! Great Family Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shimmering Shores - Two Lakefront Homes on Lake Huron! Great Family Getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shimmering Shores - Two Lakefront Homes on Lake Huron! Great Family Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shimmering Shores - Two Lakefront Homes on Lake Huron! Great Family Getaway!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shimmering Shores - Two Lakefront Homes on Lake Huron! Great Family Getaway! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tawas City holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Huron and Whitney Township Park. Northport Marine and Huron Breeze Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Not up to par!

Sorry to report that in our 6th year of renting this same cottage, the cleanliness has dramatically declined. The floors, windows, and mirrors were dirty and the same gross patio furniture has not been in years. We were embarrassed to have our guests stay in this condition and ended up cleaning it ourselves!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice property we enjoyed are stay. Close to Tawas great shopping and resterants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2025
Thanks, Molly! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is great. House was wonderful. The small beach house is rustic, but is right on the water with great views and sounds. Everyone had a great time
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2025
Thanks, Christopher! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This is our second summer staying here. We love the house for our family of 5 with friends joining for a day or two. Plenty of bedrooms, areas for gathering and having the beach house this year was a wonderful bonus! The beach is very nice and walkable and this year there were multiple sandbars in the water to splash around in the shallow water (our favorite).My only reason for reducing stars on the location is the house sits on US23 and the primary bedroom is noisy with the windows open at night. We've been coming to the area for 40 years and owned our own cottage for 30 years so we're used to this, but others may find this to be an issue.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2025
Thanks, Elise! We are very glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay and we appreciate the detailed review! Hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

House upon arrival was not clean. Sheets in upstairs bedrooms had not been changed for awhile. Day 1 was spent washing sheets. The garbage container was already full and overflowed into the front yard. Kathryn our PM had someone come over to empty the container and pick up the trash and in doing so, they filled up the container again. Day 4 we received an empty container. The beach house was inhabitable due to the overpowering smell of moth balls, and ants taking over, among other things. There was not a windowsill in either house that did not have a layer of dead insects in it. There is no AC and when there is no wind, it is very hot in the house.Window AC’s would make a huge difference to help with the humidity. Also, be aware the ad states guest fees may apply. Any family over 2 people will be charged a guest fee. This would be good to know up front, please include. We paid guest fees for our family of 5, and still did not have a beach house we looked forward to.Other than the guest charges, the rest of the issues could have been prevented. Note to all PM’s, you need to audit your cleaning crew to make sure they are doing more than just emptying the waste baskets. Pros Location was great 10 min drive to Tawas city. House was plenty big enough for 5. We enjoyed the beach, swimming, the lake view was wonderful and relaxing! If the house was entirely clean, and sheets were fresh I would consider coming back in cooler months. They did discount 200 for the mouse issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Dear Ranee: We are very sorry about the issues that you experienced. Relative to the issues that you mention: 1) The bedsheets were absolutely clean and recently washed. We are very sorry if it appeared that was not the case. 2) We have contacted the trash company and we now have 2 rolling bins in place to support trash at the property. 3) The property has now been professional treated for pests and we believe that the pest issue is now resolved. 4) There is a fee for each guest after the first 2 guests, but this is clearly shown when making a reservation. The fee is not hidden at all. Again, we are very sorry about the issues. Apart from the guest fee issue, we believe all of the issues that you mention have now been addressed. Thanks again for the feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a wonderful time. Such a quiet and peaceful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2026
Thanks, Melissa! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2026
Thanks, Sierd! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
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