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South Dease Lake - Cottage

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Hale, MI
  • Place, South Dease Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Tawas Point State Park
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Yes pets are welcome
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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

Property # 417552vb
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.
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Hale, MI

What's nearby

  • South Dease Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Thunder Lake - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Long Lake - 11 min drive - 14.8 km
  • The Dream Golf Course - 38 min drive - 56.3 km
  • Tawas Point State Park - 48 min drive - 54.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kenyon's Lakeside and Dining Lng - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Cedar Tavern & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Big Bob's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Long Lake Bar - ‬13 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2022
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and that you had the opportunity to visit with your family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silbano S.

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

Very nice location

Very nice and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2024
Thank you very much for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus B.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2022
Thank you for staying with us! We’re so glad that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2021
Thank you for the very kind review. I’m glad you guys enjoyed yourselves and got a chance to fish. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Michael, we’re very glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Great to hear that the fishing was what you had hoped for! Thank you and we look forward to having you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you Scott. We’re glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay. I think you are our first guests that ever made a mulberry pie. Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dan d.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karri G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

South Dease Lake

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2020
Thank you very much for staying with us. I’m glad you got to see the eagles. It’s great that we have two living on this lake. The sound of the loons is awesome.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck T.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2023
Chuck and Margaret, thank you for the kind review and staying at our place for a 2nd time. So glad that the weather was much better. We look forward to seeing you guys again in the future. Have a great summer!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ed E.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2021
Ed, thank you for staying with us. We are glad that you, Mason and Dani enjoyed your fishing trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

We were looking for a quick getaway and this place was great !

We were looking for a waterfront cabin that was affordable and allowed us to bring our dogs , and this was a great place to stay! You’re right on the water , with a nice yard. It is also close to Tawas, Oscoda, etc. We did have zero signal though, so depending on your carrier be prepared! (But there is WiFi) This is somewhere we would stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you very much for staying with us. We’re so glad that you enjoyed your getaway! Cell coverage is a challenge especially if your carrier is ATT. Verizon seems to have a much stronger signal.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much. It was a pleasure having you as our guests! Dingo was such a good girl! Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

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

NO TV!

Great! Enjoyed everything except for no TV!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2022
Ron thank you for the review. You are correct there is no broadcast tv available (as is noted in my listing) but we do provide a vcr,dvd player and a ps3 which can be used to access streaming channels of your choice. So if you watch Disney+, Netflix, etc at home you would still be able to access your accounts via the ps3. We’ve tried various digital tv antennas but they have unfortunately all failed. Thank you again for staying with us and hope you enjoy the rest of your summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN D.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2020
Thank you for spending time at our place. I enjoyed our conversations. I’m glad Brandon got a chance to fish! We look forward to your next visit.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Bernard H.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2021
Thank you for your feedback. I apologize for your experience. In terms of the mattresses, both were replaced two years ago. You are correct that there is no air conditioning which is noted in my listing. Our other guests have found that if the windows and curtains are kept closed during the day that it stays very cool. I will look at the towel bars in both bathrooms and address them as appropriate. I will also look into shades for the bedrooms. In terms of the porch I wish you would have raised this issue to me during your stay. I would have addressed it immediately. I clean the porch once a week but depending upon weather conditions it can become littered with debris from the trees. Unfortunately we have also had an issue with Gypsy moth caterpillars this year which I believe I may have mentioned. Luckily the county has sprayed and the caterpillars have been greatly reduced. Again I apologize for your experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2023
Rebecca, thank you for the very kind words and review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to seeing you in the future. Have a great summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose R.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2021
Thank you for the kind review. We’re so glad you stayed with us. Enjoy the holiday season!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom b.

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

Enjoyable stay

Quiet, clean, nice kitchen. Nearby small town of Hale was having a fall festival.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2021
Thank you for staying with us. Thank you for leaving everything so clean !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don F.

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

South Dease Lake Weekend

The rental was very clean and well stocked with essential items to make our stay very comfortable. Property owners were very helpful and interested in making sure our stay was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2021
We’re very happy that you enjoyed your stay. It’s great that you were able to get back to your fishing roots. Enjoy the rest of the fall season.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

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

Fantastic week of relaxing and fishing

The cabin was more than expected. Jim and Jan are great hosts. The location is picturesque and quiet. The cabin is well furnished and the beds make for a great nights sleep. Wildlife is abundant with a bonus of 2 Bald Eagles seen along the shoreline. We caught a variety of fish and some days we were the only boat on the lake. Looking forward to another stay in the near future. Thank you Jim and Jan for a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2021
Thank you very much for the kind review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. The home grown tomatoes were AWESOME ! thanks again!

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