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Feel of an "Up North" cottage with the convenience of in-town East Tawas

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TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Feel of an "Up North" cottage with the convenience of in-town East Tawas

Within walking distance of downtown East Tawas, the state dock, and the beach, this cozy cottage, in a quiet downtown neighborhood, feels like you are staying in the woods "up north." Start your morning with a cup of coffee on the deck before heading out to explore the lighthouse at nearby Tawas State Park, or visit Lumberman's Monument on the Ausable River and drive River Road, stopping at the many overlooks.

Every season holds opportunities for exploration: cross-country skiing or snow shoeing in the winter; birdwatching in the spring; beaches and boating in the summer; color tours in the fall. Come to East Tawas and see what you can find!

Property manager

Kenneth & Janice

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 950 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
East Tawas, MI

What's nearby

  • Dewey Durant Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Iosco County Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ascension St. Joseph Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tawas City Park Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Barnacle Bill's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Feel of an "Up North" cottage with the convenience of in-town East Tawas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Feel of an "Up North" cottage with the convenience of in-town East Tawas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Feel of an "Up North" cottage with the convenience of in-town East Tawas?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Feel of an "Up North" cottage with the convenience of in-town East Tawas located?

Located in the heart of East Tawas, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Dewey Durant Park and Lake Huron. Iosco County Historical Museum and Huron-Manistee National Forest are also within 15 minutes.

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Feel of an "Up North" cottage with the convenience of in-town East Tawas Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

WE enjoyed the stay and liked East Tawas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Everything was just as described. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Walking distance to downtown East Tawas and a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

This was a great place to stay in downtown Tawas. Easy walking distance to town, but we were going to the state park everyday.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Lovely house to stay in. Walking distance to alot of great spots in town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Everything was great!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

We stayed here for the Labor Day Craft Show and had family with us. We are vendors and this home had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Nice little house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We had a wonderful stay at this cute 2 bedroom house. There was plenty of linens, blankets, towels. Full kitchen with dishes, bowls, pota and pans. Quiet neughborhood and close to downtown. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Wonderful and cozy lodging! Our girl's trip was a blast in East Tawas and our lodging was perfect. Close to downtown, clean and cozy, pull-out couch was comfortable(I slept on it myself). Lots of hot water and water pressure was great. We will rent again for sure :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful time staying here. Great accomdations, and a very clean home. Enough room for all of us and then some. And a very quick walk or drive downtown or to the harbor. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Cute cottage/house within walking distance of downtown. The owners responded quickly to our questions. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

The property is in a cute neighborhood walking distance to downtown East Tawas. But you would never know you are that close. It was very quiet and peaceful. The back covered porch was nice to sit and drink our morning coffee before hitting the beach. The host even provides beach towels which was an added plus. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Wasnt expecting a residential area.The inside looked like a cabin.Very cozy.Just was expecting a cabin with much closer walking distance to the lake.Not 7 blocks.All in all was a nice place,clean,and had everything you needed for every day living.We had a nice time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10

The Garbage can was full when we arrived. There was an objectionable fragrance device plugged into the wall. I wasn’t sure if the sheets were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Stay was great. My only suggestion is your check in says recycling bin available and we only seen big trash bin outside so we took the recycling with us when we left. Unless you meant the little recycling bins in the house but we didn’t want to leave it in the house when we left
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10

We were 4 adults all in our 70 and 80’s. Love the location, like the layout, owner was very helpful and friendly. However was greatly disappointed in the sofa’s needed to be replaced, the throw rugs on the floor to cover the dirty carpet, the soft mattress in the bedroom to the right of the bathroom, the dirty back deck and furniture not able to use and messiness of the cupboards in kitchen.would not return unless these things are taken care of. Felt high priced for the dirtyness and uncomfortable furniture. Thanks, Karen Davis
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

We enjoyed our stay there
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

6/10

The location and amenities were amazing. It was a quiet neighborhood. The house was comfortable and quaint. It was a little musty smelling though, which caused some issues with allergies, but overall good place to stay. Owners were amazing at communicating with me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Great for family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

To have a place to chat play cards cook a meal sut outside an enjoy each other company!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Perfect location. Cute town!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Nice house for a weekend up north
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

This is a charming little house. The owners have put a lot of home decor into it. And it definitely has a retro feel to it. I liked it. Could have been cleaner and maintained more. Like the cupboards could use a fresh coat of paint, the deck power washed around the edges. A new back door off the kitchen/deck(paint cracked?) A newer bed spread in one of the 2 bedrooms would go a long way. But it was a fine little vacation place. In beautiful Tawas. And the owners were very nice and let us in earlier in the day than expected!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022