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

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Smart TV, fireplace, books
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

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

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About the area

East Tawas

This holiday home puts you in the heart of East Tawas, steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within a 10-minute stroll of Lake Huron. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features a fireplace, a balcony and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers. Additionally, you'll find a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this East Tawas holiday home include Iosco County Historical Museum and Dewey Durant Park.
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What's nearby

  • Iosco County Historical Museum - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Ascension St. Joseph Hospital - 8 min drive - 8.3 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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: *Must notify of breed/weight upon reservation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

House
Beautiful Sandy 3 bedroom Lake Huron House
RARE Beautiful SANDY beach 3 bed/3 full bath Lake Huron home!
RARE Beautiful private SANDY beach 3 bedroom Lake Huron home!

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Lakefront Retreat: Escape to a SANDY Pet Friendly private Lake Huron Beach!?

The closest beach to Lakefront Retreat: Escape to a SANDY Pet Friendly private Lake Huron Beach! is Tawas City Park Beach (8.4 km).

Does Lakefront Retreat: Escape to a SANDY Pet Friendly private Lake Huron Beach! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ, children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Lakefront Retreat: Escape to a SANDY Pet Friendly private Lake Huron Beach! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lakefront Retreat: Escape to a SANDY Pet Friendly private Lake Huron Beach!?

No, Lakefront Retreat: Escape to a SANDY Pet Friendly private Lake Huron Beach! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Donita F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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
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
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.

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
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
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.

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
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.

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
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
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
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
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

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

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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

8/10 Good

Alaina F.

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

8/10 Good

Tonya G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
We enjoyed the home, property, location. Our only suggestion is to have chairs that are not all broken. The chairs on the deck are a little rough, not enough of them. Nice house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

KAY D., PERRY

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great views
Plenty of room, great views! The cleaning crew should be fired. Also, the ticks were really bad at the fire pit. So, bring yard sprays. It would be a great improvement if the property owner hired a professional pest control company to spray the yard for ticks and the home for spiders.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birding Trip
Excellent property with plenty of space for 4 children, both inside and out. Perfect place to base a trip to all the nearby outdoor sites. Have stayed here before and would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023