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

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A wooden cabin room with a bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A marina with several boats docked, including a boat named 'Scott Free' and another named 'Sweet Old Girl'.
A beach with wooden Adirondack chairs and a table.
A single-story house with a porch, a dining table and chairs, and a small garden area.
A garden with a variety of ferns and a tree, a wooden fence, and a metal fence in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6950 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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East Tawas, MI
  • Place, Dewey Durant Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Iosco County Historical Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near East Tawas City Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

East Tawas

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in East Tawas, just a 3-minute walk from Dewey Durant Park and 10 minutes by foot from Iosco County Historical Museum. .This vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Huron and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Dewey Durant Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Iosco County Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • beach near East Tawas City Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • beach near East Tawas State Dock - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tawas Lake - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk

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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Policies

Check-in

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

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A simple place but cute, cozy and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient Location/Cozy Stay

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This nice property is perfect for a visit to the beaches, restaurants, and other attractions of East Tawas. Super well equipped VRBO. Lots of paper supplies, spices, cooking supplies, cleaning products, even bathroom soap and shampoo. Our stay was 12 days, so the large washer and dryer were convenient. Our grandkids loved the large grassy fenced backyard. Beds are comfortable. Very clean property. Easy 10 minute walk to downtown or the pier or beach. We have family in East Tawas so we will return to this amazing cottage again and again. Host is very responsive. Check in was convenient. Window air conditioning units kept the place comfortable on a very warm day in northern Michigan. Thanks Kenneth for renting this fun and amazing home.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Golf

Great little cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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

Tawas

Nice little house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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