South Dease Lake

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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

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Hale, MI

South Dease Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Thunder Lake
‪3 min drive‬
Long Lake
‪13 min drive‬
East Tawas, MI (ECA-Iosco County)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

South Dease Lake - Cottage

South Dease Cottage is located on South Dease lake which is 5 miles due west of Hale. This no smoking, 2 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage includes a full kitchen, laundry facilities, dining room, living room with pull out couch. Easily sleeps 4 people. WiFi.

Watch the sunset from a covered porch before going down to the fire pit to enjoy a bonfire.

A boat launch is 300 feet away. Enjoy fishing, water skiing, kayaking etc on the private all sports lake.

East Tawas is 30 miles to the east. Enjoy the fantastic beaches at Tawas Point State Park.

West Branch is 30 miles to the west. Enjoy outlet mall shopping, golf at the Dream/Nightmare or fine dining at the Willow.

Lumberman’s monument is 15 miles north on M65. Have fun running down the sand dunes into the Ausable river. See the picture with my listing.

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Property manager

Jim

Languages

English, Swedish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)

Yes pets are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The pet fee is a per pet fee. I.e. 1 dog $40.00, 2

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Hale

Located in Hale, this cottage is on the waterfront. Green Briar Golf Course and Wicker Hills Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Loon Lake Nature Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hale, MI

What's nearby

South Dease Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Thunder Lake - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Sage Lake - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
Long Lake - 13 min drive - 7.3 km
Loon Lake - 17 min drive - 14.3 km

Restaurants

‪Long Lake Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
‪Kenyon's Lakeside & Dining Lounge - ‬11 min drive
‪Pickles Hard Hat Bar - ‬13 min drive
‪The Victorian Cafe - ‬10 min drive
‪Big Bob's Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is South Dease Lake - Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at South Dease Lake - Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Dease Lake - Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is South Dease Lake - Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of South Dease Lake and Jenkins Lake. La Barge Lake and Thunder Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

15 Aug, 2024

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

Great fishing

Our group had an awesome time fishing and enjoying each others company.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob G.

22 Sept, 2024

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

My Dad and 2 brothers and I stayed for a few days and had a great time. The place was as advertised with plenty of space and a beautiful view of the canal. Jim and his wife were very inviting and accomodating and we will definitely be staying again. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silbano S.

8 Sept, 2023

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

Very nice location

Very nice and peaceful.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

11 Aug, 2022

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

Yellow Cottage

This cottage was very clean and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus B.

3 Jul, 2022

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

Great place!

This place had everything we needed. It’s a nice relaxing cottage. We loved the location and quiet neighborhood. We definitely will be visiting again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Aug, 2021

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

Great place

It was everything that was listed it was amazing the host was awesome great memories were made

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

19 May, 2019

Awesome time, great hosts!

What a great fishing weekend! The cabin was very nice and clean. It had everything we needed to stay for two nights. We will definitely be back next year!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Louis M., Sterling Heights, Michigan

15 Sept, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Amazing, quiet stay for relaxation and stress decompression!

Clean, neat place with a great host. Jim was readily available for us and we had a few great discussions. Will definitely return for a vacation. Take care, Jim.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

dan d.

12 Aug, 2023

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

Quiet and relaxing

Two weeks of peace and quiet. Scenic area with various points of interest nearby. Adequate shopping and services in the area. Host was very attentive and responsive to our needs. Great spot to bring your boat, kayaks and water toys. Good lake for fishing and all water activities.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karri G., Livonia USA

10 Sept, 2023

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

Relaxing

Clean cottage on canal. Quiet area to kick back and relax. Owner Jim was very friendly and accommodating. This will be on our return list.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

27 Jul, 2018

A step back in time but an amazing stay!

The house stayed amazingly cool, there was everything needed. There were even kayaks and boats, canoes, Jim was very helpful and a great host providing anything needed as necessary.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

12 Jul, 2023

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

The property was very clean, and has everything that was needed. It was nice and quiet with the view of the canal from the dining area, there is a back porch and yard for sitting and enjoying or children playing. The host Jim and his wife Jan were very nice

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck T., South Lyon, mi

27 Jun, 2023

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

Perfect week!

We'd stayed a few years ago and everything was great with the exception of the weather. This time the weather AND the fishing were awesome. The cottage was perfect for our needs and Jim made sure everything went smoothly. Thanks!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

23 Jul, 2020

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

Perfect place for a long weekend getaway

We had a great time staying at Jim's cottage. It was close enough to everything we wanted to visit, but in a quiet, peaceful and beautiful location. The cottage was clean and Jim was available for any issues if needed. He also generously offered to let us use his kayaks and canoe. Taking the canoe out was probably our favorite part of the trip, watching the loons and bald eagles while out on the lake. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Ed E.

21 May, 2021

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

Great father/son weekend

Cottage was exactly what we were looking for to have a father/son/dog fishing weekend. Places that accept dogs like my sons Australian shepherd are difficult to find. Jim and Janice were excellent hosts. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

3 Jul, 2020

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

July 2020

The property was very quiet, peaceful, shaded, cool even on the very hot days oh, a great place to read and relax. Jim offered us his kayak and canoe and we had a great time enjoying the lake. Overall a very relaxing and restful stay. Jim was next door and very helpful. Excellent landlord.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

14 Jul, 2020

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

Quiet and peaceful

Great location with plenty of things to do within a half hour or less from the property. The home owner was very helpful and kind. Our dog also enjoyed his first experience with the lake! We liked the enclosed porch so we were able to let him sit out on it without running off. There’s a delicious coffee/ice cream shop 5 minutes from here that we visited daily by us as well. We plan on returning!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna P., Novi

20 Jul, 2018

A comfortable, clean pet friendly cottage

We had a great time. The cottage was very comfortable. Jim was a wonderful friendly host, offering us suggestions to restaurants and pet friendly beaches. It was just 40 min from lake Huron so we made 2 day trips there. It was very peaceful at the cottage. We enjoyed sitting out on the porches. Jim offered us the use of his kayaks and canoe, but we didn't want to leave our dog alone or risk taking her out in the lake. We were very satisfied with our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

28 Jun, 2022

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

NO TV!

Great! Enjoyed everything except for no TV!

Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Suzanne Q.

13 Aug, 2015

On the canal

The cottage was clean and had everything you would need as far as dishes, appliances, washer/dryer, a regular coffee maker and a Keurig, etc. It is located on a canal and has a nice view and a large backyard with a hammock. We enjoyed having our coffee out on the back deck overlooking the canal. Our kids liked looking at the frogs. We did not use the lake, but it would have been really fun to canoe or kayak out to the lake. We saw people going by in Pontoon boats. The water pressure was not great, but we worked around that and it was not a problem. The owners were super nice and friendly and nearby for questions. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

JOHN D.

25 Aug, 2020

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

Spontaneous Family Getaway

Nice clean house in a very peaceful location. On a pretty lake that featured good fishing, cranes, and a bald eagle as some of the attractions. We stayed for a last minute family getaway. Very relaxing. Most days we went over to Lake Huron. Tawas City, East Tawas and Oscoda were within striking distance, and we enjoyed all those areas had to offer, and then returned home to this quiet location to rest up for the next day. We did not use the firepit, but there is one there by the water. Jim, the owner was very personable, available, and generous with his help. We really enjoyed meeting him. I had a couple of excellent conversations with him. An excellent host. We had an excellent time, and would not hesitate to book again in the future. John D

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Bernard H., Dade City, FL / Brighton, Michigan

18 Jun, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needs some work and updating.

The mattresses need to be replaced. It felt like we were sleeping on a trampoline. There is no air conditioning and box fans do not help. The one bathroom needs another towel bar. There are NO shades on the bedroom windows. It would have been nice to sit out on the small deck however it was filthy and the chairs were disgusting.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Z.

31 Jul, 2018

Great place, great value and great hosts

Jim and his wife are exceptional hosts. Couldn't think of anything more that you could really ask for. I brought 4 of my nieces and nephews and 2 small dogs, for a weekend, to tube the Au Sable river and do some fishing in the area and had a great time. Jim met us there at arrival, gave us a tour and even recommended some local beaches, stores and other attractions in the area. The cottage in is great condition, we had great water pressure (Jim did let us know he had repaired the well) and we really appreciated all the extra amenities, as well. They have thought of everything. After tubing and the beach Saturday, we did some BBQing and fishing (caught a few too) in the backyard and then built a fire and made some smores later in the evening. The kids also had fun catching frogs near the water. It was really nice having the grill, washer, dryer and fire pit right there and being able to relax and just enjoy our family time together.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

25 Jun, 2023

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

Peaceful and convenient stay

We enjoyed a weekend trip to this area and experienced this wonderful rental and very thoughtful hosts. The home is exactly as described and one of the cleanest rentals we have seen. The host has taken great care to provide a fully-appointed home and are available should you have any questions or should any needs arise. The 2 bedrooms are across from each other along with the full bath. The beds are very comfortable an lean soft as far as firmness. There are linens and towels available along with nightlights. We took advantage of the box fans to circulate air at night, which made for very comfortable sleeping. As the home is in the shade, it stayed very cool despite the 89 degree day. The wifi was wonderful, as we do not get good cell service in this area. You have the ability to stream your own accounts on the tv, too. The kitchen has everything you could need, including a keurig and a drip coffee maker. There is also a half bath off the laundry room, where you have washer and dryer. We cannot say enough about how kind and thoughtful the hosts are. While we didn’t take advantage of the water or the hosts’ generous invitation to use their canoe/kayaks (we had family staying on another nearby lake), you are right on the canal that feeds into South Dease Lake. The peace and serenity of this property and location can’t be beat.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose R.

22 Oct, 2021

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

Super relaxing spot

Host was great, very accommodating. Cottage was clean, quiet, functional, and in a very relaxing location. Will definitely reconsider for another stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021