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

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby, beach towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

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

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching 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

  • Unit size: 950 sq ft (88 sq m)

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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
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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

  • Iosco County Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ascension St. Joseph Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tawas City Park Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Tawas Point State Park - 14 min drive - 7.9 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 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay there
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
WE enjoyed the stay and liked East Tawas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend Trip
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 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Getaway Spot
Lovely house to stay in. Walking distance to alot of great spots in town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient Location/Cozy Stay
Everything was great!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay!
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 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonder place!
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 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage/house
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 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute, comfy clean house. Thank you for having us.
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Tiffaney E.

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

4/10 Poor

David H.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Tawas
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

8/10 Good

Sonya P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beach Bound
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

10/10 Excellent

Trisha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as posted. A feel of up north in tawas
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 Poor

Karen D.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Perfect with a deep cleaning
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 Excellent

Danae F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Craft show
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 Good

Carrol R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tawas
Nice little house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Up north get away
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 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and great location
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 Excellent

Darci S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Everything was just as described. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Getaway
Walking distance to downtown East Tawas and a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela V., Lincoln Park

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Great for family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sister week
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 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kiting
Perfect location. Cute town!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Nice house for a weekend up north
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kristin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cute little cottage
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