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

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Surrounded by the quiet charm of a downtown neighborhood, this cozy cottage in East Tawas offers a peaceful retreat. Start your day with coffee on the deck, then head out to explore Tawas State Park or Lumberman's Monument along the Ausable River.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • 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 and check-out are 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

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
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 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 area

Located in East Tawas, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club and Corsair Ski Trails are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Tawas Point State Park. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby. Visit our East Tawas travel guide
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East Tawas, MI

What's nearby

  • Tawas Point State Park
    Tawas Point State Park
    11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Dewey Durant Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Iosco County Historical Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • beach near East Tawas City Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • beach near East Tawas State Dock
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    17 min walk
  • China Buffet
    18 min walk
  • Burger King
    3 min drive
  • Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery
    4 min drive

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.

How much is parking at Feel of an "Up North" cottage with the convenience of in-town East Tawas?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Checkout 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 holiday 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

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood within easy walking distance of town. Comfortable beds, easy to use kitchen and laundry, large backyard with grass for children to run around. Plenty of games and puzzles in the closet. Definitely recommend for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Definitely will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles T.

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

Golf

Great little cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

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

Very excellent

House was better than expected!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in. Clean kitchen and bathroom. Great deck and backyard. We ate breakfast outdoors every day. Terrific location and easy walk to town.The host was immediately responsive the one occasion we contacted him.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Family connect and golf

Wonderful home and had a great up north cabin decor and feel! Loved watching a family of robin birds foraging for worms, and also the chipmunks and black and brown squirrels! Great location and the home had all of the furnishings.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family just loved this property! The neighborhood is quiet, yet just a few blocks from the local businesses. It's a short distance to any of the beaches and parks and overall in great proximity to everything. The home was clean and cozy and offered everything we needed for our stay. The window AC units perfectly cooled the home and allowed us blissful sleep. I enjoyed the cozy deck and spacious back yard. We wish we could've stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carrol R.

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

Tawas

Nice little house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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