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Perfect Family Vacation Spot on Lake includes 24-foot pontoon & Acorn Stairlift

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Your family will enjoy our home and 24-foot pontoon (included in rental price).
24-foot pontoon included in rental, photo shows pontoon and view from our dock.
Front deck to enjoy games, coffee, visiting with views of lake.
The front deck is a great place to relax with lake & dock/channel views.
Large firepit with chairs, firewood, pie cookers, marshmallow forks supplied.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 24278 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hale, MI
  • South Dease Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Thunder Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Long Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • East Tawas, MI (ECA-Iosco County)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

+3
4 Single Bunk Beds and 3 Double Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect Family Vacation Spot on Lake includes 24-foot pontoon & Acorn Stairlift

Beautiful, meticulously clean five bedroom home accommodates 3 or more families (sleeps up to 24) on lakeside property. New 24-foot pontoon INCLUDED with rental, 3-seat fishing boat with trolling motor, 2 kids kayaks, 2 adult kayaks and 2-seat paddle boat included in rental. Over 42 5-star reviews. New in 2023: Acorn Stairlift added to help elderly move from garage to main floor. Fire pit with chairs, 2 decks with picnic tables, steps to lakeside, and BBQ grill and Blackstone griddle make outdoor entertaining a breeze. Two fireplaces, living, dining and family rooms, plus extra TV room make indoor entertaining cozy and enjoyable. Board games, 4 TVs, cable, internet, and Wi-Fi included. Kitchen features 2 ovens, microwave & dishwasher. Extra refrigerator in attached garage. All linens provided - just bring beach towels. Fully functional kitchen is completely stocked with cooking & baking equipment - just bring your own groceries! Washer & dryer. New mattresses in 2023. The lake is a private lake with approximately 40 cottages/homes scattered around lake. Motor boats & jet skis permitted. We provide a beautiful pontoon that holds 12 people, a small fishing boat with trolling motor that seats 3, 2 kids' kayaks and 2 adult kayaks, and a paddle boat that seats 2 adults or 4 kids. Everyone will enjoy fishing off the dock and jumping into the beautiful lake off the pontoon. Kids of all sizes will enjoy the water mat. Across the lake is a natural sandy area where pontoons anchor to enjoy the sun and allow smaller children to swim in shallower water. Our home is a perfect spot for an extended family vacation. This is our family vacation home so we are constantly adding and updating for our own enjoyment and yours. Our house is cleaned between rentals by 2 ladies who own their own business. It is always spotless. In addition, the house is deep cleaned twice per year inside & out. We always supply enough towels and bed linens for your stay and provide extra towels and sheets, if needed. All linens (except beach towels) provided.

The kitchen is a full kitchen with two ovens, microwave, refrigerator (2nd refrigerator in garage), toaster, coffee maker, griddle, electric skillet, pots, pans, trays, cookie sheets, enough dishes to serve 24 people, dishwasher and 2 pantries. There is a large roaster over and 2 crockpots. In short, everything you need to prepare meals for your family. You just need to bring groceries. We can seat 10 adults at the dining room table and have an additional table that seats up to 8. We have two folding tables can be set up if needed. But you will probably decide to eat most of your meals on our back deck off the kitchen. The back deck has a BBQ grill and seating for 18. Our front deck has 4 outdoor couches, and a table that seats 4, great for enjoying your morning coffee, curling up for an afternoon nap or enjoying the lake view. We have a semi-finished garage with comfortable seating for 8 and a table along with a fold out table & chair set for cards or kids crafts.

We have 4 bedrooms with queen beds in each. Two of the queen bedrooms feature adjustable beds with anti-snore and anti-gravity buttons on the remote. Each bedroom has a closet and luggage stands. Our kids' bunkroom will be very popular with your kids. The bunkroom sleeps 10 kids in beds with room for a couple more in sleeping bags, if needed. Toys and books are stored under the bunks for your use. At the end of a busy day, turn on a movie for the kids in the bunkroom while the adults relax and play cards!

Additional sleeping: Sitting room attached to Master Bedroom has pullout sofa, loft on main level has pullout sofa and basement has a pullout sofa.

Our home is perfect for extended families looking to enjoy a summer family vacation with boating, swimming, fishing, and bonfires. We are a short drive away from the beaches of Lake Huron in Tawas and outlet shopping in West Branch. Book in the fall or winter at off-season rates and enjoy the fall color or winter sports. Take a ride on the Au Sable River Queen and take in the beautiful fall scenery or bring a group of ladies for a weekend of scrapbooking/crafting (3 or 4 night rentals available Oct-April). Bring your cross country skis & snowmobiles in winter to enjoy miles of groomed trails in nearby Tawas/Oscoda area (30-45 minute drive from our house) or enjoy ice-fishing and ice skating (we have multiple sizes on site) on our lake. Come enjoy a week on the lake with your family in our beautifully maintained home. The pontoon is included in weekly rental May-September. A 6-night minimum stay is required May-September. Shorter stays may be accomodated during the off-season.

Please read our reviews and look at our up-to-date pictures. We are always happy to answer your questions. We will meet you at the start of your stay to welcome you to our home, show you how to operate the pontoon and during your stay we are just a call away should you need any assistance. By renting our home, we are able to maintain this beautiful asset for our family's use. We are committed to making sure you enjoy your stay. Thank you for considering our home for your next family vacation.

Property manager

Kelly Murphy

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No fireworks
No smoking or vaping of any kind inside the house. If evidence of smoking, renter will forfeit $500 deposit.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY. Must be licensed driver and sign waiver to operate boats/watercraft.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hale

Located in Hale, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Green Briar Golf Course and Wicker Hills Golf Club 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 Loon Lake Nature Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating, sledging and snowmobiling.
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Hale, MI

What's nearby

  • South Dease Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Thunder Lake - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sage Lake - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Long Lake - 13 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Au Sable Lake - 18 min drive - 9.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Long Lake Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kenyon's Lakeside & Dining Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pickles Hard Hat Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Victorian Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Bob's Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Family Vacation Spot on Lake includes 24-foot pontoon & Acorn Stairlift pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Family Vacation Spot on Lake includes 24-foot pontoon & Acorn Stairlift?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Family Vacation Spot on Lake includes 24-foot pontoon & Acorn Stairlift?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Family Vacation Spot on Lake includes 24-foot pontoon & Acorn Stairlift located?

This family-friendly Hale holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of South Dease Lake, La Barge Lake and Jenkins Lake. Thunder Lake and Mud Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff and Lori C.

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

Great family getaway

Our family had a great time! The house was well stocked with amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Family Vacation

Our family of 15 had a wonderful week! The house was perfect and very well stocked. The fishing was EXCELLENT!! The grandkids spent most of their day fishing off the dock and from the kayaks in the channel. We couldn't have asked for better weather. It was a perfect week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

The most beautiful VRBO

We have stayed at many VRBO’s and this was the best of them all. Literally all you need is food and your clothing. This home was definitely home away from home. They had everything you possibly needed to entertain your grandkids. We do a family vacation up north every year and everyone wants to return. Thank you for opening up your beautiful home to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful home in the perfect setting. Home is well maintained with every amenity you need for a wonderful family vacation. I was a little nervous as I had never rented through VRBO but the owner was great to work with. Good communication, everything explained in detail and a very nice gentleman met the group at the property to answer any questions and explain boat operations. Wonderful experience...well worth the money!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

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

Fun Family Memories

We so enjoyed our family vacation here! The house had plenty of space for all 14 of us. We loved the view of the lake and all of the lake toys: kayaks, paddle boat, and especially the pontoon boat! There were plenty of things to do and the grand kids loved swimming and fishing and of course smores over the fire pit too. We made many wonderful family memories here and would highly recommend ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian M.

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

Great Fun on the Water

The Kids and grandkids loved the boat, kayaks, paddleboats, firepit, etc. I needed the stairlift to get up and stay on the main floor. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Quiet & Relaxing

Our extended family enjoyed the lake house as well as the lake. The fishing was awesome & the lake was calm enough for the kids to kayak without the adults worrying. The house was stocked with everything we needed - loved having laundry. The 7 boys enjoyed the "bunk room" & ping pong table too. We would recommend this lake house to other families.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

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

Fantastic Accommodations & Activities

Very nice accommodations, lovely rental, lots of room, very well equipped. We also enjoyed the kyaks and pontoon boat. There is a nice game room with the ping pong table and other games. Loved the nice weather we had all week and very quiet while we were there. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mirta R.

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

Stairlift

We all had a great time but not meant for handicap wheelchair access. Too many stairs. Otherwise, a very clean and beautiful place with all the accomodations!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Relaxing Getaway

The property was well maintained and convenient to town for groceries/supplies, etc. Sam and his family take care of the property, and the home was spacious and clean. Everything worked as it should, and the check in process was easy. Good neighbors too, which was nice. Overall we had a great time, and would definitely book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

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

Great Vacation Home for Extended Families

We all loved this amazing property. Well Stocked, Clean, Spacious. The highlight was the use of an awesome pontoon boat which we used for swimming, fishing and just relaxing. Home is in a great location. - well kept. Bunk room is fun for the kids. We had our family of 17 fit comfortably with room to spare. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack F., Mentone, Indiana

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

Great House for Large Families

This place is clean, very well equipped. It has a new 12 person pontoon, fishing boat, kayaks, and paddle boat. The bunk room will sleep 12 kids. Kitchen is super nice. The garage is a game Room. We couldn’t find a better place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

D D.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

This large, we’ll appointed and clean home suited our 3 generation, 13 person needs to a tee. The TLC invested by the family owners was evident throughout the home. The brand new pontoon boat and 5 kayaks, plus huge swimming mat were super added benefits, making this rental a value-added choice for active families. The site on a quiet canal gave older kids many hours of fishing, frog and turtle catching joy. For the grandkids, the enclosed deck and multiple baby stair gates gave us peace of mind. Host was easy to reach and responsive to our questions. We’d give this rental 10 stars if we could!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Great week at Hale lake house.

Our extended family enjoyed a wonderful week at Sam's beautiful home. The house was spacious, clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked and had all the utensils, small appliances and serving pieces we needed. Loved the use of the pontoon boat, fishing boats and paddle boat on this delightful lake. We enjoyed fires in the fire pit every night. The experience was so great that, except for gocery shopping, we didn't leave the house or the lake the entire week. Sam was a very accessible and accommodating host and responded very quickly to the few questions we had. Would definitely consider returning and would recommend others consider this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jack F., Mentone, Indiana

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

Great Family Gathering Place

This is an excellent place for a large family to stay. The host has provided excellent facilities. The interior is clean, bright, and up-to-date. Everything is provided that you would need for your stay. The kitchen is well equipped. There is plenty of area inside to gather for meals. The deck off the kitchen is new with seating for at least 18 people. The deck overlooking the channel and lake makes for an early morning experience. The pontoon, fishing boat, and kayaks are great ways to enjoy the lake. The garage with tv and ping pong table make a great place for the kids to congregate for activities. The host is easy to reach and willing to help you in any manner. After finding this place, we plan to continue to use this as our family gathering place for years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lois A.

Comfortable accommodations for our family vacation

Our stay was June 12-18. This house easily accommodated ourfamily consisting of 4 couples, 3 teens and 5 children. The children loved the uniquely designed bunk room with movies and lots of toys, that could have serviced 10. The master bedroom was fabulous. The kitchen was well designed for a large group in a rather small space. The great room was a nice bright living space but not enough seating for everyone to gather together except at the tables. The weather did not permit us to take all our meals out on the patio but that would have been perfect. The lower level family room would have been another good room to live in but the teens used it for their bedroom and had privacy there. Since there was no good beach area, we went to the East Tawas beach a half hour away for a day of swimming and sand. Lumbermans Monument was nearby for an afternoon trip too. There was wifi but our family with 15-20 devices attached was too taxing for it many times. This was a very good choice for our family week and the owner was very friendly and gave us all the information we needed to successfully plan our week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

1768 Pointe Rd Vacation

This house was a great place to stay for my family. We were looking for house that could accommodate the whole family and had dock access right in the property. This place had all that and more. We didn’t anticipate a few things that really made our stay more enjoyable like the black stone grill, the pontoon boat being such a hit, and the large outdoor eating area right next to the kitchen. The fishing was awesome too with multiple 3-5 lb bass being caught during our stay. The place was also great for our two babies and small children. The baby gates that were already installed were very helpful and the kids bedroom had some great toys for the kids to entertain themselves with. A lot of unique spaces in the house to accommodate what our family needed. Some minor downsides were the outdoor steps being uneven and slippery in the morning, and also the steps to the lower level inside the house were a little steep so we didn’t use the lower level too much. There were also a lot of outdoor cushions to bring in when it rained (during our stay it didn’t rain a lot but it was around 50% chance of rain most days so a descent amount of effort to transition all the cushions.) The property manager and Jimmy were great help with checking in and responsive with answering any questions that we had along the way. Overall, this property was a little pricier than others on the market but it certainly did not disappoint and was a great stay leaving our family with some great memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julianna S.

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

Perfect Week Away

Each year, my sisters and our families vacation together for a week in August. We normally book separate cabins on a single property but this year we opted for one large house. This was the perfect house! Tons of room for everyone and endless things to do including boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, board games, movie nights and bonfires. The house had everything we needed and more. My only suggestion would be to bring foam toppers for the beds and pull-outs if you like a softer bed. Many in my group found the mattresses were too firm. Overall this was an awesome rental and we plan to book again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JimJanice P., The Villages, FL

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EXCELLENT Vacation Home

Our family of 13 thoroughly enjoyed our week at this beautiful location. We have rented many VRBO vacations home and this is one of the best if not the best when you consider amenities. Our kids and grandkids could not say enough about the lake "toys" a fantastic new pontoon boat, swim raft, 3 person tube for tubing, 5 kayaks and fishing fishing boat, all in excellent condition. The indoor amenities were well appointed. More than enough room for eating as a family inside and outdoors. Ample supply of dishes and silver as well as cooking utensils. The propane grill was used but the outdoor griddle was an absolute hit. We cannot say enough about this property. Sam, the owner could not be more helpful, great communication and very timely. Sam, thanks for sharing you family's home with us. Jim and Janice & Family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Long overdue family vacation

We had a great time. When they say all you need to bring is your clothes and food, that is very accurate. Owners are great to deal with, they made the process very simple. Extremely clean and well outfitted and equipped for virtually all ages. I highly recommend this property because of the owners as well as the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Family vacation!

We had a large group and enjoyed the very spacious home and sleeping arrangements. We had continuous issues with running out of hot water for showers, but that was the only issue for the week which we managed to schedule out with everyone. Overall, it was a great week of fun on the lake with that awesome pontoon and plenty of sunshine!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Marsha F.

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

Family Memories

Things could not of been nicer. We created many great family memories. There were 17 of us. There was something for everyone to do all the time. The kids ages were 14 to 23. They never complained about being bored. I was originally concerned about all of them sleeping in the bunk room. They laughed and loved all being together. If I could recommend anything I would spray around the fire pit. The Mosquitoes were brutal. But I do understand it is by the water. Thanks again for a great week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Beautiful week in Hale, MI

Every year my family rents a house in northern Michigan for (7) adults and (3) kids. We struggle to find one that accommodates us comfortably, because we need at least (5) bedrooms. This house in Hale was just perfect! All of the bedrooms were comfortable and had anything anyone one need. The kitchen was well stocked for our group. Also there are multiple sitting rooms, so kids can play downstairs while the adults play cards upstairs. The pontoon boat was a new boat this year and we thoroughly enjoyed taking it out on the lake with the splash pad or swimming on the sanding shores. On top of it, we saw bald eagle, loons, otter, herons, and lots of turtles on this beautiful lake. We want to thank the owners for sharing their beautiful property with us! Lots of memories were made.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth E., Grand Rapids

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

Great Location, Nice Boat, & Roomy Home. Could Be A Bit More Comfortable

We enjoyed our stay at the Hale House. We had a large group and had a nice amount of space for all of us to spread out and enjoy the space, indoors and out. The pontoon boat included was very nice and appeared to be in great condition. The boat allows access to the lake for swimming and cruising. We found the lake to be a great swimming lake with sandy shallows on the north end for lounging and deeper spots for more raucous jumping and using the swim mat, which the kids in our group appreciated greatly. The outdoor space was amazing, with two decks you’ll have plenty of room for your family to cook outdoors and enjoy the days and evenings. The fire pit was also a nice touch that we enjoyed for relaxing and s’mores. There were also kayaks for use that were a nice feature and there was also a rowboat available. The kitchen was very well appointed but is a tight fit for more than one person to use and cook, as there’s a large island in the middle. But we were able to manage and cook large meals without much of an issue. The garage fridge was a big plus as we were able to keep our beverages and other items out of the main fridge. The bedrooms were as described, but be aware the master bedroom is not closed off from the rest of the home. It actually opens to the main stairwell of the home, so privacy is limited and the master bedroom occupants will be able to hear any comings and goings. Also, the master bedroom has no window treatments, just paper shades on the bottom half. This made the room very bright and hot early each morning and does not afford privacy from the neighboring properties. The bunkroom was very nice for the kids, but we did have to move some of the mattresses around as a few were very old/lumpy. Not a huge issue, but something to be aware of for very large groups expecting to use all available sleeping space. Also, the sofa bed in the laundry room and master bedroom were VERY uncomfortable. They are trundle types and you can feel all of the supports when pulled out, I would NOT recommend considering these except for very young/small children that could fit on the sofa when not pulled out. Overall we enjoyed the home & space and would recommend the home for any family group of up to 10-12 people. It is a quintessential ‘Up North’ home in Michigan. It provided our family a great base for enjoying our annual family get together.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

CIndy S.

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

Thank you for sharing your fantastic home!

Thank you for a great place! Very clean and plenty of room for our family of 15. The house is stocked with everything you can think of including games, inflatables for the boat and we loved the garage space! It was perfect for rainy days and provided another hang out space. The best part is the pontoon boat. We enjoyed it so much! The fishing is out of this world and we caught some giant bass! Family memories to last a life time were made in your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Murphy

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This home began as a small cottage and was purchased by us in 1968. We raised our family here, and when our children began to have families of their own, we renovated to provide a beautiful vacation home we could enjoy with our 3 children, their spouses our 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. This home comfortably accommodates all of us at once and is enjoyed spring, summer, fall and winter. Recent updates include a new 24-foot pontoon in 2022, renovation of the main floor bathroom with walk-in shower in 2022, Acorn stairlift added to stairway from garage entry door to main level in 2023. The main level of our home has bedrooms, main bath with walk-in shower and kitchen/living/dining room with a front deck that allows elderly members of your family a great view of the happenings down by the dock.

Why they chose this property

Take advantage of the times our schedule doesn't allow us to enjoy it ourselves! This newly-remodeled home is located 2.5 hours drive north of Detroit, up I-75 or US 23, 40 minutes north of Standish within 30 miles of Tawas and West Branch. Located on South Dease Lake, the rental includes a new (2022) 24-foot pontoon boat, 3-seat fishing boat 4 kayaks & a paddle boat. If you are looking for a relaxing and comfortable spot to make memories with your family, this is the place.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful lake home with 24' pontoon features full kitchen, completely stocked with cooking and baking equipment, dining areas seat up to 20, washer & dryer, outdoor deck areas with patio dining tables to seat 15-20, fire pit (wood included) with chairs, lakeside, attached garage, driveway parking for 3-4 cars, private lake & road, boat launch access, garbage pickup, 2 decks, beautiful views of lake from windows, two fireplaces, bedrooms for 4 couples plus sleeping areas for kids, 3 family areas - with TV. Driving distance to scenic overlooks and recreation activities including beaches, hiking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and wildlife. Shopping in Tawas or West Branch. Near Tawas Beach, AuSable River, Rose City or Rifle River Recreation area for day trips.

Languages:

English