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Quaint Family "Up North" Cottage on Tawas Lake - catch fish, relax, sunsets!

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A deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake with a swing set and picnic table.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small wooden cabinet with drawers, a decorative sign with the word "Beach", and a framed picture with the text "SEA SUN SAND".
A kitchen with a black stove, four burners, and a control panel.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, and a window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Set at the waterfront, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 6 guests. It includes 1 separate living room. Enjoy lake views from the patio while engaging in nearby activities like motorboating and fishing. The property is pet-friendly and located near Dewey Durant Park and the Iosco County Historical Museum.

Highlights

  • Top-rated lake views
    Relax with tranquil water views.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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East Tawas, MI
  • Place, Tawas Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dewey Durant Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tawas Point State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Quaint Family "Up North" Cottage on Tawas Lake - catch fish, relax, sunsets!

Our cottage is a quaint 'up North' family cottage, on Tawas Lake. We’re licensed through East Tawas’s short term rental ordinance. There are two bedrooms, and a sofa bed to sleep six. One bedroom has a sturdy set of bunk beds (adults can use them, but please limit the weight on the upper bunk!), and the other bedroom has a very comfortable queen sized bed. The couch in the living room has a queen sized pull-out sofa bed.

The kitchen is modern, has a nice stove and 'fridge, and is furnished with oak cabinets. Pots, pans, dishes, silverware, and more are there for you to use. There is a Keurig coffee maker, toaster, and a microwave oven. There is a nice oak dining room set. This is a pleasant setting for a family dinner.

There are windows around the exterior walls in the living room looking out over the lake. There is a deck overlooking the lake with a wrought iron table set and sun loungers. You can dine looking at the lake, or relax on the loungers and get a tan! There is a small deck on the street side, so if the wind is blowing in across the lake, you can enjoy your coffee there. There is a Cedar swing in the yard, and a pair of chairs perfect for watching the sun go down. Sunsets over the lake can be quite spectacular!

There is a dock and row boat available for your use. Life jackets, oars, and if you need it, instruction on how to use it all are available. The idea is to bring your fishing rods and have an enjoyable time on the lake. You'll catch fish right off the dock. There is a patio and picnic table with a charcoal grill beside the lake. This is a perfect spot for a family picnic under the shade of an Oak tree. In the evening you can make s'mores!

The town of East Tawas is a mile away on the shore of Lake Huron. The beaches there are wonderful sandy, and clean. There is a State of Michigan shelter harbor there. You can walk the dock, looking at the big boats, eating an ice cream cone on a sunny summer day! There is a lighthouse on Tawas Point, a couple of miles from the cottage. You can visit the State park on the point, and enjoy the sandy beaches there, too.

The Huron National Forrest is a few miles West. You can tour Lumberman's Monument, the AuSable River, and all the natural features of the area. In the summer you can you can use your side-by-side on the trails, and in the winter, there are miles of snowmobile trails throughout the forest. There are lots of things to do within a few miles of the cottage.

We encourage family enjoyment. House rules: no drug use, no smoking anything in the cottage. A family enjoyed the cottage before your visit, and another will arrive after you. We ask that you keep the cottage nice and safe for everyone to enjoy! The Golden Rule applies!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small dogs are fine. The yard is not fenced, leash
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of any substance, please.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-003 rental permit from East Tawas
Property # 2571884vb
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 deadlock
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

About the area

East Tawas

Located in East Tawas, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Tawas Point Lighthouse and Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Tawas Point State Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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East Tawas, MI

What's nearby

  • Tawas Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dewey Durant Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tawas City Park Beach - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Tawas Point State Park - 15 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Family "Up North" Cottage on Tawas Lake - catch fish, relax, sunsets! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Quaint Family "Up North" Cottage on Tawas Lake - catch fish, relax, sunsets!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Family "Up North" Cottage on Tawas Lake - catch fish, relax, sunsets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Family "Up North" Cottage on Tawas Lake - catch fish, relax, sunsets!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Family "Up North" Cottage on Tawas Lake - catch fish, relax, sunsets! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Tawas Lake. Dewey Durant Park and Lake Huron are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Lee Cobb

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We live across the street so anything you need from us is just a short walk away.

Why they chose this property

My extended family has had cottages in this neighborhood since the 1930s so this is home for us. We looked all over the USA thinking about where to retire and decided to live here. East Tawas is a wonderful place!

What makes this property unique

The sunsets! You’d have to go to Key West to see anything better!
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