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Lakefront Retreat: Escape to a SANDY Pet Friendly private Lake Huron Beach!

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Beach
Enjoy coffee and breakfast in the morning with a gorgeous view of Lake Huron!
Fully stocked kitchen with everything you need!
Fully stocked kitchen with everything you need!
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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East Tawas, MI
  • Tawas City Park Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tawas Point State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • East Tawas, MI (ECA-Iosco County)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Double over Double Bunk room - main level

1 Single Bunk Bed

King Master Bedroom - Main level

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom - Main floor

1 Queen Bed

Queen sleeper sofa (lower level)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Lower level full bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Floor full bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom - Main Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Retreat: Escape to a SANDY Pet Friendly private Lake Huron Beach!

Beautiful 3 bedroom and 3 full bathroom vacation home. Just steps away from a large sandy Lake Huron beach! 1 king bedroom, 1 queen bedroom, and 1 double-over-double bunk bedroom. Additional sleeping space in the lower level with a pullout queen sleeper sofa. Upper and lower decks with unobstructed views of the lake and gas grill on the upper deck off the kitchen for cooking. Walk out basement to the backyard with beautiful views and one of the most beautiful stretches of SANDY beach right on Lake Huron! End your evening with a campfire as you listen to the waves wash in. Just 4 miles from the restaurants/bars/shops of downtown East Tawas and 3 miles from Tawas Point State Park! Amazing biking trails, fishing, boat rentals, and golf courses nearby. The location is perfect!!! It's secluded but conveniently located right off of US-23 in case you need to enjoy everything that East Tawas has to offer! Perfect location for a beautiful fall stay with Lumberman's Monument a short drive away! Take in all of the fall colors that Northern Michigan has to offer!

Complimentary items include: paper towels, trash bags, dish soap, laundry detergent, toilet paper, shampoo & conditioner, body soap and firewood.


Things to do nearby:
Private beach (0 mi)
Tawas State Park (3 mi)
Lumberman's Monument (18 mi)
Downtown East Tawas (4 mi)
Hubie's Wondergolf (1.5 mi)
Tawas Bay 14 mile Bike Path (3 mi)
Red Hawk Golf Course (11 mi)
Huron Breeze Golf Course (20 mi)
Walmart (4.5 mi)



Property manager

Huron Hills Vacations LLC

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
*Must notify of breed/weight upon reservation
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

East Tawas

Located in East Tawas, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Tawas Point Lighthouse and Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club and Corsair Ski Trails. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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East Tawas, MI

What's nearby

  • Iosco County Historical Museum - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Dewey Durant Park - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Tawas City Park Beach - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Tawas Point State Park - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 6.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Barnacle Bill's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Retreat: Escape to a SANDY Pet Friendly private Lake Huron Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Retreat: Escape to a SANDY Pet Friendly private Lake Huron Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Retreat: Escape to a SANDY Pet Friendly private Lake Huron Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Retreat: Escape to a SANDY Pet Friendly private Lake Huron Beach! located?

Located in East Tawas, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Lake Huron. Tawas City Park Beach and Tawas Point State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 77 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

James M.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Great stay

Everything was great, wonderful location on lake huron. Cabin was spacious and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Great get away!

Beautiful view, loved the direct beech access! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donita F.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Poor Customer Service

An unfortunate situation where the cleaning company never showed up after the previous guests had left the day prior to our arrival, leaving a dirty house, piles of wet towels, dirty bedding, dirty kitchen, etc. The frustrating part for us was that we drove 3.5 hours through a snowstorm on New Year’s Eve, only to receive poor customer service from the host. After several voice mails, text messages, and an email to both hosts listed on the property, Megan’s response was a text to us asking if we wanted to clean the house and do the laundry, and she’d waive the cleaning fee & 1 night stay. We were not in the mood to find a store that was open, so we could buy cleaning products. We called her and ended up asking for a full refund and she agreed. We drove 3.5hrs back home, through the snow storm. The next day we sent two messages and left a VM to Megan asking for the refund status – no response. Only after contacting VRBO (who also had trouble contacting the host), did we finally receive a full refund, minus the trip insurance we were required to purchase.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Jan M.

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

Loved this place

This large house is nicely furnished and decorated. We enjoyed having the option of sitting on the covered patio or the elevated open-air deck. The views of the lake were incredible, with amazing sunrises and so many brights stars at night. The location is perfect! The area is quiet and only a short drive to shopping and restaurants. We went on several scenic drives to places near the home such as Lumberman's Monument and Tawas Point Light Station. The beach (at the end of the backyard lawn) is clean and the water appears to be quite clear. We stayed here at the end of September so with the cooler temperatures we did not take advantage of the water toys or kayaks. We enjoyed everything about this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esterline M.

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

Peaceful Paradise

The setting of this rental is perfect perfect walk to a beautiful beach and perfect view very comfortable house
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs new furniture

The furniture is old and uncomfortable. I was very surprised that a VRBO can be furnished with items that should be thrown out (not donated).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Great place to stay!

We loved the house, and the fact that there are 3 bathrooms for 10 women! The walk to the beach is a little long, especially for the older ones in our group, but a wagon was provided to help take our chairs and everything down. The kitchen was well stocked, and there were lots of folding chairs if needed for outside. This was our second time staying here, and we really enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike s.

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

Great

Everything was Described as on listing. Except one small thing based on previous tenants fault everything was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Candy F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Uncleanliness

The linens we not washed, all bedding had sand on them! Dust bunnies everywhere! Spiders on the ceilings. The basement has a very musty smell. Found an old dog turd under the couch. The remote for the main television does not work! Will not be staying here ever again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda E.

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

Beach is a little farther

The beach is a little farther out than you'd think from pictures. We had someone using a walker and it was a chore for them to get out there. Also while all the bedrooms are on the main floor the entrance is downstairs. The home is beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anita V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Huron Getaway

We loved the location - quiet neighborhood, beautiful view, very convenient. Overall it was a great place. We questioned the cleaning service. The King bed had only a fitted sheet that appeared slept on. We pulled it off and just remade the entire bed. There were no towels in the bathrooms, but maybe that's the way it is and of course we found them. No toilet paper in the downstairs bath. The glasses didn't look clean. All easy fixes. A strong gas smell was emitted when we tried to turn on the oven (we quickly turned it off). This is concerning! The communication with the host was easy and prompt.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

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

Great house with sunrise view on Lake Huron

We had a great time, the host was very responsive and we had no issues checking in/out. The kitchen/living room, which is where you will spend most of your time while indoors, is newly renovated and has an amazing view of Lake Huron. The backyard is large and very well kept...and the beach is great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

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

Perchville!!!

Awesome property and EASY tonwork with. Everything was 100% ready for us when we got there and the property was beutiful!! 10 out of 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy J.

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

Location and view

The view is beautiful! The weather outside was so cold! We spend most of our evening in the lower level by the fireplace. It was very cozy! This home is close to many hiking trails and town. There is something for everyone! We can’t wait to stay again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Beth S.

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

Nice fall getaway!

We enjoyed our fall family getaway. Great location - close to trails, shopping and restaurants and right on Lake Huron. We had plenty of room and nice to have 3 full baths. It was very windy while we were there so we were unable to have a fire and smores. But other then that it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Michael L., Northville

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Sept. Stay

This place isn't for everyone. Access means you unlock the door, go downstairs and then upstairs to the living area. It's quite spacious. However, when we arrived (5 PM for a 4PM check-in), the unit hadn't been cleaned and linens not washed. Host had someone come, but we couldn't get in by ourselves until ( PM. Next thing that when wrong was that there was no hot water. Hosts somewhat attentive, but slow.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jakob M.

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

Labor Day 2023

This was our second year in a row staying here for Labor Day weekend. We love the location and the house. It’s perfect for all of our kids. Beach is great. Good sized grass yard too. We had a couple of small problems and the owners responded very quickly and it was taken care of. Would definitely recommend. We will probably book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Bridget R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location

Lovely home and wonderful beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Beautiful view with invigorating waters

It's so lovely to wake up to the sun shining through a large window with a view of lake Huron, and then to run to the beach for an invigorating swim.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lara S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach

The property is located on a beautiful strip of sandy beach that is very quiet with clear, calm water perfect for children. There is also a large, grassy backyard that was great for playing games in the yard and bonfires for roasting marshmallows in the evening. We could not have asked for a more perfect outdoor setting. The inside of the house; however, left a lot to be desired. As other reviewers have stated, this house is not very clean. It appeared that the cleaning crew had not swept the floors and the countertops in the kitchen had not even been wiped down. The window AC unit in the master bedroom was growing black mold. This property is in need of a DEEP clean in the off season.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G., Essexville, Michigan

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

Perfect getaway!

This house was everything we could have wanted for our family getaway. Our trip included 6 adults and 4 children between the ages of 2-7; there was plenty of space to accommodate all of us. The house was clean and well stocked with towels, dishes, linens, etc. We were fortunate enough to have beautiful weather and enjoyed the beach every day and a bonfire at night. The water was very clear and shallow enough for our kids to enjoy swimming. We also went into town, which was a very short trip, and enjoyed shopping & restaurants. Tawas is such a great little town! The property manager was very responsive and the most easy going and accommodating owner that I have corresponded with. 10/10 would love to stay again & highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

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

Lake House Trip Number 3

This is our third year staying at this property. We refer to this trip as “our annual lake house trip.” The house is perfect for our large family of nine. We rarely leave the house! We love the private beach and the spaciousness of the house. We are already looking at booking for next year for year four!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen L.

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

Beach Time!

Incredible view, Sandy clean beach House could use a little TLC
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alaina F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

The owner was very responsive throughout our stay and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Huron Hills Vacations LLC

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