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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Hale, MI

Rifle River Recreation Area18 min drive
Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center35 min drive
East Tawas, MI (ECA-Iosco County)39 min drive
Tawas Point State Park54 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clean cottage on canal. Quiet area to kick back and relax. Owner Jim was very friendly and accommodating. This will be o...

Karri G.

Sep 10, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

South Dease Lake - Cottage

South Dease Cottage is located on South Dease lake which is 5 miles due west of Hale. This no smoking, 2 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage includes a full kitchen, laundry facilities, dining room, living room with pull out couch. Easily sleeps 4 people. WiFi.

Watch the sunset from a covered porch before going down to the fire pit to enjoy a bonfire.

A boat launch is 300 feet away. Enjoy fishing, water skiing, kayaking etc on the private all sports lake.

East Tawas is 30 miles to the east. Enjoy the fantastic beaches at Tawas Point State Park.

West Branch is 30 miles to the west. Enjoy outlet mall shopping, golf at the Dream/Nightmare or fine dining at the Willow.

Lumberman’s monument is 15 miles north on M65. Have fun running down the sand dunes into the Ausable river. See the picture with my listing.

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Property manager

Jim

Premier Host

Languages

English, Swedish

Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Lake view

Hale Vacation Rental | Single-Story Cabin | 2BR | 1BA | 950 Sq Ft

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)

Yes pets are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The pet fee is a per pet fee. I.e. 1 dog $40.00, 2

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 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

Hale

Located in Hale, this cottage is on the waterfront. Ogemaw Hills Pathway Trailhead 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 Huron-Manistee National Forest and Rifle River Recreation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hale, MI

What's nearby

Rifle River Recreation Area - 18 min drive
Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center - 35 min drive
Tanger Outlets West Branch - 42 min drive
Tawas Point State Park - 54 min drive
The Nightmare Golf Course - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
‪Long Lake Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
‪Cher's Ice Cream Shop - ‬10 min drive
‪The Victorian Cafe - ‬10 min drive
‪Kenyon's Lakeside & Dining Lounge - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is South Dease Lake - Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at South Dease Lake - Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Dease Lake - Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is South Dease Lake - Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Rifle River Recreation Area. Ogemaw Hills Pathway Trailhead and Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karri G., Livonia USA

10 Sept 2023

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

Relaxing

Clean cottage on canal. Quiet area to kick back and relax. Owner Jim was very friendly and accommodating. This will be on our return list.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silbano S.

8 Sept 2023

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

Very nice location

Very nice and peaceful.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

dan d.

12 Aug 2023

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

Quiet and relaxing

Two weeks of peace and quiet. Scenic area with various points of interest nearby. Adequate shopping and services in the area. Host was very attentive and responsive to our needs. Great spot to bring your boat, kayaks and water toys. Good lake for fishing and all water activities.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

12 July 2023

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

South Dease Lake

The property was very clean, and has everything that was needed. It was nice and quiet with the view of the canal from the dining area, there is a back porch and yard for sitting and enjoying or children playing. The host Jim and his wife Jan were very nice

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck T., South Lyon, mi

27 June 2023

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

Perfect week!

We'd stayed a few years ago and everything was great with the exception of the weather. This time the weather AND the fishing were awesome. The cottage was perfect for our needs and Jim made sure everything went smoothly. Thanks!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

25 June 2023

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

Peaceful and convenient stay

We enjoyed a weekend trip to this area and experienced this wonderful rental and very thoughtful hosts. The home is exactly as described and one of the cleanest rentals we have seen. The host has taken great care to provide a fully-appointed home and are available should you have any questions or should any needs arise. The 2 bedrooms are across from each other along with the full bath. The beds are very comfortable an lean soft as far as firmness. There are linens and towels available along with nightlights. We took advantage of the box fans to circulate air at night, which made for very comfortable sleeping. As the home is in the shade, it stayed very cool despite the 89 degree day. The wifi was wonderful, as we do not get good cell service in this area. You have the ability to stream your own accounts on the tv, too. The kitchen has everything you could need, including a keurig and a drip coffee maker. There is also a half bath off the laundry room, where you have washer and dryer. We cannot say enough about how kind and thoughtful the hosts are. While we didn’t take advantage of the water or the hosts’ generous invitation to use their canoe/kayaks (we had family staying on another nearby lake), you are right on the canal that feeds into South Dease Lake. The peace and serenity of this property and location can’t be beat.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

11 Aug 2022

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

Yellow Cottage

This cottage was very clean and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus B.

3 July 2022

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

Great place!

This place had everything we needed. It’s a nice relaxing cottage. We loved the location and quiet neighborhood. We definitely will be visiting again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

28 June 2022

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

NO TV!

Great! Enjoyed everything except for no TV!

Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose R.

22 Oct 2021

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

Super relaxing spot

Host was great, very accommodating. Cottage was clean, quiet, functional, and in a very relaxing location. Will definitely reconsider for another stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom b.

5 Oct 2021

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

Enjoyable stay

Quiet, clean, nice kitchen. Nearby small town of Hale was having a fall festival.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don F.

4 Oct 2021

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

South Dease Lake Weekend

The rental was very clean and well stocked with essential items to make our stay very comfortable. Property owners were very helpful and interested in making sure our stay was pleasant.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

13 Sept 2021

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

Fantastic week of relaxing and fishing

The cabin was more than expected. Jim and Jan are great hosts. The location is picturesque and quiet. The cabin is well furnished and the beds make for a great nights sleep. Wildlife is abundant with a bonus of 2 Bald Eagles seen along the shoreline. We caught a variety of fish and some days we were the only boat on the lake. Looking forward to another stay in the near future. Thank you Jim and Jan for a wonderful week.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

6 Sept 2021

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

Loved this getaway cottage

My family and I greatly enjoyed our stay! Everything was as stated in the description and more. Beautiful and peaceful. Definitely plan on going back. Thank you Jim!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

26 Aug 2021

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

Very quiet area

Just what we wanted, a quiet get away. This lake, at least when we stayed, had hardly anyone on it. Which is just what we wanted due to having dogs that go crazy at everything! The owner, Jim, was great. Very nice guy.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Aug 2021

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

Great place

It was everything that was listed it was amazing the host was awesome great memories were made

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Tamara L.

14 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fun for everyone

Renting was fine, the master bed has seen better days. It was fine for 1 person so we ended up purchasing an airmattress. Its the small things…renting for 6, dinner chairs for only 5. The hosts are great people just a few details need to be paid attention to. Would we rent again? Absolutely! The lake is great and its close to orv trails.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chandil P.

9 Aug 2021

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

Great experience!

Jim is a great host! He greeted us on our arrival and showed us around the property, which is exactly as described in the listing and in addition, there is a fire pit in the backyard by the creek. The check-in and check-out process was very smooth. We had a pleasant and relaxed stay while visiting couple of nearby places. Jim offered us to use his canoes as well!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

6 Aug 2021

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

How about safety handles in the shower.

had a great stay, nice quiet place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura and Randy M.

28 July 2021

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

Dease Lake Cottage

Pleasant North Michigan lake cottage. Enjoyed hanging on porch looking over canal and use of kayak. Excellent host

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 July 2021

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

Relaxing getaway

Had a wonderful getaway with my daughter. Loved being able to bring our dog with. Jim was an excellent host. The location was quiet with a lot of hiking and kayaking areas nearby, which we enjoyed! Even on the rainy days it was still fun to hike then relax inside. The only thing I would note was that although there is a washer and dryer the hard water precluded us from doing laundry- but I did not mind waiting until done with vacation:). Thank you Jim for everything!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chuck T., South Lyon, mi

4 July 2021

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

Could've used more fishing time...great lake!

Was really a great week. We came to fish but also see the sites. We were shut out by rain a few days but overall the fishing was good. The cabin and hosts were great, as described by others. Overall, it was just what we needed. Thanks, again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianne F.

2 July 2021

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

Lived the easy access to lake and fishing! Jim goes above and beyond and was wonderful to us .

Can't wait for another opportunity! Thank you Jim!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Bernard H., Dade City, FL / Brighton, Michigan

18 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needs some work and updating.

The mattresses need to be replaced. It felt like we were sleeping on a trampoline. There is no air conditioning and box fans do not help. The one bathroom needs another towel bar. There are NO shades on the bedroom windows. It would have been nice to sit out on the small deck however it was filthy and the chairs were disgusting.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021