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Lakefront Home w/ Beach Access, Deck & Dock

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A covered deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake. - Lakefront Home w/ Beach Access, Deck & Dock (Fountain)
A house with a green roof, a porch with outdoor seating, and a flagpole. - Lakefront Home w/ Beach Access, Deck & Dock (Fountain)
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a refrigerator. - Lakefront Home w/ Beach Access, Deck & Dock (Fountain)
A lakeside park with a bench, picnic tables, and a fire pit. - Lakefront Home w/ Beach Access, Deck & Dock (Fountain)
A dining area with a round table, wooden chairs, and a chandelier. - Lakefront Home w/ Beach Access, Deck & Dock (Fountain)
Lakefront Home w/ Beach Access, Deck & Dock provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking and bicycling at this cabin.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Lakefront Home w/ Beach Access, Deck & Dock

  • Steps to Tallman Lake | Outdoor Seating | Close to ATV Trails

    Looking for a spacious spot with room for your whole crew? This 3-bed, 2-bath vacation rental home in Northwest Michigan features a full kitchen for preparing homemade meals, on-site access to Tallman Lake for year-round fishing, and all the comforts you need for a fun-filled getaway. After a day of fishing on the Pere Marquette River, hunting, or exploring the Manistee National Forest, relax with a movie night.

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
    - Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
    - Bedroom 2: 1 full bed, 1 twin bunk bed
    - Bedroom 3: 1 bunk bed (twin/full)
    - Additional Sleeping: 1 portable crib

    KITCHEN
    - Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave
    - Drip & Keurig coffee makers, toaster
    - Cooking basics, trash bags/paper towels, dishware & flatware

    INDOOR LIVING
    - Smart TV, fireplace
    - Dining table, high chair

    OUTDOOR LIVING
    - Charcoal & gas grills
    - Dock, aluminum boat w/ electric motor (w/ waiver), life vests
    - Bicycles (6 adults & 3 children), kayaks (2)
    - Fire pit, cornhole, Kan Jam yard game
    - Beach supplies (chairs, towels, umbrella)

    GENERAL
    - Central heating & A/C
    - Washer/dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board
    - Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
    - Free WiFi

    ACCESSIBILITY
    - Single-story home, 5 exterior steps to enter

    PARKING
    - Driveway (4 vehicles)
    - Garage (1 vehicle)

    -- THE LOCATION --

    - Quiet lakefront location w/ beach access
    - 5 miles to Pere Marquette River access (salmon fishing)
    - 12 miles to Riverside Park & River Run Canoe Livery
    - 20 miles to Lake Michigan
    - 24 miles to Ludington State Park and Campgrounds
    - 24 miles to Big Sable Point Lighthouse
    - 49 miles to Crystal Mountain
    - 114 miles to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

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    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - No pets allowed
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    - This single-story home requires 5 exterior steps to enter
    - A waiver is required to use the aluminum boat

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,850 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Located in Fountain, this cabin is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Round Lake. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby. Visit our Fountain travel guide
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Fountain, MI

What's nearby

  • A lighthouse with a red roof and white walls, surrounded by trees and a sandy beach.
    Ludington Waterfront Park
    31 min drive - 40.2 km
  • A crowded beach with people sunbathing, umbrellas, and ATVs parked on the sand.
    Silver Lake State Park
    54 min drive - 88.2 km
  • Round Lake
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    33 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Little River Casino
    43 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Rendezvous
    8 min drive
  • Fin's Beach Club
    10 min drive
  • Delaney's Bar
    13 min drive
  • Emerson Lake Inn
    10 min drive
  • Country Diner
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Home w/ Beach Access, Deck & Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Home w/ Beach Access, Deck & Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Home w/ Beach Access, Deck & Dock?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Home w/ Beach Access, Deck & Dock located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fountain cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Round Lake. Long Lake and Gooseneck Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Lakefront Home w/ Beach Access, Deck & Dock Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Cleanest place we ever stayed

This place is peaceful, interesting because of all the different birds so great for bird photography, clean as a whistle, well supplied with anything you may need, and wonderful with supplied kayaks. We took tubes which were perfect for this lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

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

Fantastic Getaway

Our stay at this adorable cabin on Tallman Lake was awesome. Very clean and well maintained property located directly across the street from the lake. Did a lot of kayaking, fishing and bird watching as well as trips to Ludington, Pentwater and Manistee. Wonderful place to stay! Would stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

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

Fun!

This is such a cute little place to stay! Only thing we didn’t like was the lake where the cottage is has leeches and was hot. Hard to get to a swimming point in the lake. Lots of games and things for the kids to do which was so nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted P.

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

Great Family Vacation Spot

I stayed at the property with my wife and two kids (3 & 9mo). Nate was a great host and the property was filled with activities for the young ones. The beach was great, and we loved using the kayaks and the firepit. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice relaxing spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

Short Man’s Cottage

The short man’s cottage at Tallman Lake was just as advertised; clean, comfortable, quiet, and plenty of room to spread out for our party of 10. This was a quick trip to the area but would definitely book with Nate & Brenda again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana M.

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

Peaceful getaway

Loved the stay! So many great activities on the property like bikes, kayaks, games, a bonfire pit, binoculars for bird watching, a grill and all the supplies to whip up a good meal. The area is close to many stores and ludington is a nice small town with lots to see as well. We felt welcome and very relaxed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie R.

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

Beautiful and spacious home

Nate and Brenda were wonderful! They were great to work with, responded quickly and communicated well. Their home is very clean and spacious. We enjoyed swimming in Lake Michigan in Ludington 15 miles away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

First time visitors to Michigan

While in Michigan, we wanted to experience a quiet lakeside cabin. The family had a great time kayaking on the lake and fishing from the boat, as an added bonus got to watch a bald eagle fly around us! Enjoyed the deck for morning coffee, was even able to watch a crane catch his breakfast! Was a great trip, thanks for sharing a part of Michigan with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

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

Great Family Memories

The water was not fit for letting the kids get in it, but we had fun kayaking and sitting on the beach watching the kids play in the sand. Beach campfires were so relaxing and what a view. Saw an osprey, loon and lots of birds and squirrels along with a lone turkey. Very homey place and the hosts thoughtfully provided everything we needed, including holiday decor!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Extended weekend family getaway

Nate and Brenda were very friendly and welcoming. The location was very beautiful and peaceful. Their cottage home was very warm and inviting also kid friendly which was very nice seeing as we have three young grandsons. Nice fire pit for having a little bonfire and s’mores with the family. Also sand and water for our grandsons to play in. We really enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shari S.

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

Peaceful beautiful lake

The property sits on Lake Tallman with its own beach & pier. Beautiful clean lake. House was spotless. Had a ton of games & books for the kids. A ton of outdoor games & stuff to keep the kids busy! Beautiful house & beautiful owners. Thank you for sharing with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Quiet Getaway

We had a fantastic time staying here. The home was clean and spacious. Meals were shared, plenty of games were played all surrounded by nature. Nate met us, showed us around and made us feel so welcome....thank you! We were also able to go for bike rides, some kayaking and even some fishing. We had a great time!! Thank you so much for your hospitality!! Thank Marv for us also, he gave us some great ideas and advice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

So peaceful!

Beautiful location on a good sized inland lake. Super peaceful (other than a few fireworks by neighbors for July 4). Tons of birds in the woods out back & over the lake too. We loved that kayaks were provided on site. The family stays at this location, so it's very well stocked with first aid type stuff, kitchen basics/spices. Property is on a well so note you'll need to buy your drinking water. The owners met us at check in to show us around - great to meet them & they are very nice people, but would have been helpful if they had communicated that in advance. I would have felt bad if we arrived late. There was a note left to not use the jacuzzi - bit disappointing. Overall great and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

mary jo w.

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

Vacation with friends

We spent 6 days at the house on Tallman Lake. We enjoyed watching the various kinds of birds around the property as well as the eagles we spotted. The house was very clean and well stocked with everything you could need. We enjoyed the beautiful landscape too. Nate was quick to respond to any of our needs/concerns. The weather was hot and the air conditioner went out and Nate had someone there quickly to fix it. Whew!! The lake level is down and the sand was mushy walking to the water as well as in the water so we didn’t swim. I know there’s not much the property owner can do about that but just wanted to make aware. Overall we had a great time. We visited the casino in manistee one day and the VFW in Custer one day. We ate a couple of suppers at Riley’s Rendezvous on US 10 in Walhalla and the food was very good. Thanks Nate for sharing your cottage with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Perfect setting!

The cottage is awesome. Had pretty much everything we needed. Only thing I couldn’t find was a cheese grater for our pizza night! lol The kitchen is well stocked and there are even spices and oils if you happen to forget yours. The bathrooms were stocked with towels and wash clothes. They also provided nice beach towels to take across the road to the beach. The water is shallow and perfect for the little one to wade around. He did enjoy jumping through the lily pads though and got into the muck a time or two. But he loved the squishy feeling between his toes! We enjoyed kayaking around the lake and learned from the friendly neighbor that it was an old logging lake. There were many neat stumps in the water to see. My brother rode the provided bike around the area and explored a bit. There were many sizes of bikes, life jackets and water shoes provided. They also had toys, books and games to keep all ages occupied. Nate met us there and provided a tour and chatted with us for a bit. Loved all the animal mounts around the house. It was very cool to see. Would definitely return. It was a beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay as always.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

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

Tallman review

We had a great time enjoying the central air, wifi, fishing and family time. We would stay again and the available fishing boat was used everyday. We enjoyed staying here very much!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly H.

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

Family trip

Perfect for fishing off the dock and playing in the sand with the littles! Clean and super friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed our stay at the short man's cottage. We plan on returning next summer. Great quiet place to slow down daily routine and watch the kids play and relax!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Personal check in was nice. Kitchen is super well stocked. Place is nice but the lake was down and a bit mucky. We still floated though and had a ball. Love the fire pit and side beach. The back patio is beautiful to relax on and have meals. Will consider it again in our future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mircea O.

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

Weekend getaway

Very well stoked property. Plenty of things to do from biking, kayaking and many other things. We have enjoyed our stay. Many thanks to the owner for coming to meet us and guide us throught the property Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie P.

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

get away 2021

very clean, well stocked, all the amenities. Everyone (6 adults and 2 children) had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blair S.

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

Nice setup

Nate was a great host. We had plenty of fun things to do at the cabin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

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

Family at the lake

Our grandchildren and our adult kids had a great time in the water with kayaks and float tube. Son and grandsons caught some nice fish. The cottage was comfortable and well supplied. The owners thought of everything to make our stay nice
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023