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Pontoon available on site to rent.

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Exterior
Lake side of house
Exterior
Sidewalk going toward the water
Available to rent (May-Sept). Max 10 people, 25 hp motor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
National City, MI
  • Vaughn Lake
  • Tawas City Park Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

+2
2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Main level bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pontoon available on site to rent.

While we lovingly refer to our home up north as "The Cabin" it is far from just a cabin. Cottage on the outside, cabin on the inside, this home has it all! LAKE, ORV trails, a stunning home, and best of all you can bring your fur babies (dogs only - $50/dog). Ramp to front porch for more accessibility. Pontoon boat (10 person, 25 hp) available to rent ($400/week). This unique 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is located on Little Island Lake and is less than 0.5 miles from the ORV trails (Sand Lake ORV Trailhead). When the lake level is normal, we have a large sandy swimming area. Additionally, our cabin is located approximately 10 minutes from Corsair Trails, for hiking and groomed cross-country skiing. Only 20 minutes from Red Hawk Golf club in East Tawas. Be sure to check out Lumberman's Monument and Largo Springs in Oscoda. Enjoy the peace and quiet of this lake front home as you sit on the deck and enjoy your morning coffee. Lake side deck also has a patio table and new Weber gas grill allowing you to enjoy nice summer evenings with family and friends. Little Island Lake is shallow with a sandy bottom bottom along the shore and island when water levels are normal. We have a large sandy beach and sand toys for kids. Rental includes kayak’s (2), paddle boards (2), and corn hole. Additionally, the house has air conditioning, a washer and dryer, dishwasher, kitchen aid stand mixer, pots, pans, plates, bowls, cups, silverware, blender, electric pancake griddle, electric skillet, measuring utensils and includes sheets and bath towels. We have a baby gate already up at the bottom of the stairs, a booster seat to strap onto a chair, a pack n’ play, and a step stool in the bathroom for kids. Max of 10 people (not including infants <1 year of age). There are plenty of sleeping options with 2 bedroom’s on the main level (2 with queen beds) and a large loft (2 queen bed’s, 4 twin bed’s, and a full size futon). There is also a queen size sleeper sofa in the living room. Our home is located approximately 15 minutes from Tawas/Lake Huron (beaches and parks) and is less than 3 hours from Detroit. Smart TV’s and WiFi included.

Property manager

Courtney Iwanicki
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No excessive loud noise (we have neighbors and would like you to be respectful).

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

National City

Located in National City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Huron-Manistee National Forest, while Iosco County Historical Museum and Lumbering History Exhibit Area are cultural highlights.
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National City, MI

What's nearby

  • Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club - 19 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Tawas City Park Beach - 21 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Iosco County Historical Museum - 22 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center - 32 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 37 min drive - 28.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sand Lake Micro Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sand Lake Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Place - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pontoon available on site to rent. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pontoon available on site to rent.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pontoon available on site to rent.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pontoon available on site to rent. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Vaughn Lake and Esmond Lake. Corsair Ski Trails and Welcome Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Family vacation

Everything was perfect! Courtney keeps a very well stocked home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 4th year we have stayed here. Property is super clean. Very well stocked with everything you need. All the comforts of home, love that they allow pets and rent out the pontoon. We love taking the grand kids for spins around the lake. Wonderful beach and deck! Courtney, the owner is great to work with and very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rita R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property, I have stayed there before. Our only concern was there’s only one full bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt V.

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

Just as pictured

Property was beautiful and very clean. Everything was as stated. Everything you need and more. Comfortable beds with lots of sleeping options. The paddle boards and kayaks were a hit with our group.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa H.

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

Great lake getaway

The whole experience was great! House was better than anticipated, great layout and nice and spacious. Only complaint is the water pressure of the bathroom sink was only a trickle; all other fawcetts and the shower were fine. Rooms were great sizes and the upstairs loft was MASSIVE! Also, there were a ton of games and kid toys upstairs, along with a great selection of games and beach toys. Great for a family vacation, or friends trip. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen s.

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

Perfect updated Rental for Family

Came into town to visit family. This layout is perfect for a family. New appliances, comfortable setting. Plenty of sleeping spaces. Wish we were here during the summer to enjoy the lake, but still enjoyed the view with morning coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

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

2nd Visit- Perfect Vacation Spot

This was our second time staying for a week in this beautiful cabin/home with everything we needed. We sat there our last day and tried to come up any suggestions to make this home more perfect and couldn’t come up with a thing. The kitchen is fully stocked, lots of beds for guests, comfortable seating indoors and plenty of seating outdoors. The new ramp and stairs off the side certainly makes it easy to get in and out with a really nice and spacious deck. Beautiful morning sunrises, plenty of nature to see- we saw many varieties of birds, ducks and even some baby raccoons. We loved the use of the pontoon boat and it was a blast catching many 12-16” bass, blue gill, sun fish and a few small perch. A nice grill for BBQing, firepit at night, an additional 1/2 bath was appreciated, and use of kayaks and paddle boards are fun for all. The owners were quick and easy to communicate with and check in and out was easy. Highly recommend!!! Thank you again for a great vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Great place to stay!

Very clean, pleanty of beds, open layout and all in all a really nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chyan H.

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

Summer trip

Our stay was great! Pictures and description are spot on. The lake had a wonderful sandy bottom.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Bradley weekend

Beautiful lake home and Courtney is very responsive and easy to talk to. This is our 6th year staying at her home and it has been perfect every time. We will be returning to continue to make wonderful fall family memories together at this wonderful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonia W.

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

Excellent stay!

Clean and well kept! Great location to take in area fall colors. Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Wonderful

It was very home sweet home! It had everything you would need for a wonderful stay! Hats off to the owners, and thank you for the memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Excellent Time

Property was right on point and we had amazing weather.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Wonderful weekend & stay

The VRBO was exactly like the pictures/ post. We were lucky enough to come up with a group of friends to spend memorial weekend together on the lake and riding the ORV trails on our bikes. My boyfriend and I even got engaged this weekend which made the weekend and stay even more special. Super thankful for the awesome host and property, will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Allyson S.

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

Great spacious home!

Very peaceful, we came mid May. The house has everything you needed to just arrive!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Another great stay!

This was our second trip and it was awesome! The home and amenities are 5 star. The pontoon made every day that much better. We all love this property and will be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mary P.

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

Great Cabin

We enjoyed our stay! Cottage was very clean - except for the grill - so much grease. It would have taken a long time to clean up. Feel it should be something that is kept clean for guest. Cottage was well supplied. Lake is very small and shallow and at the cottage shore line filled with "oily" black substance (dead plant material after treatment in late Aug, maybe?)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

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

Met all expectations

The property was just as described and then some. The pontoon boat was a great addition to our trip. We will definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Perfect

We had an amazing stay in this beautiful house! Place was clean and ready to enjoy when we arrived. Water toys stored in the shed were clean and so was the boat. Kids and pup we able to swim right in front of the house. We fished off the dock and paddled out to the little island. Had a great visit. Small little internet issue, but Courtney took care of us right away! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great time

Our stay was from 6/11 thru 6/17. The property was cleaned & ready. Very cute & cozy cottage. Our sons & their families came up for Father's Day weekend. All 10 of us had plenty of room. Had a great time fishing, kayaking, & riding around the lake in the pontoon boat. Youngest granddaughter had a great time playing in the sand & swimming.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tammie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Girls weekend

The house was super clean and very well equip for outdoor activities, paddle boarding, kayaking, corn hole and a vey nice grill. The boat was perfect for a leisurely ride around the lake and to dock at the island. Good time for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Another wonderful stay

This is our third year staying at Iwanicki cottage. We love it here! The property is very clean and spacious. They have a high chair/booster and pack and play for the grandkids, which makes packing easier. They also have toliet paper, paper towel, napkins, a dishwasher with detergent and a washer and dryer with detergent. They go out of their way to make your stay a home away from home. The beach is fantastic, the grandkids and our dog Maggie played for hours in the sand as well as the lake. We also rent the pontoon for the week, which we love taking out for sunset cruises. We can’t say enough good things about the property and the hosts. We are looking forward to our stay next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nikki i.

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

Family Time

This is our 3rd (or 4th??) time renting from Courtney. Great, easy location. Perfect for riding the trails! The house is great! Clean. The beach and the water is always fun! Loved using the pontoon to cruise around the lake! Loved just getting away!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle D.

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

Perfect lake house

Loved the house! Super clean and easy to access, great amenities, good fishing., and loved the birds in area. Pontoon boat was fun to cruise around lake and use for fishing. My husband and 3 boys loved the kayaks and paddled around the lake daily. The only down side was the muck in bottom of lake but that is not under the control of owners. Courtney was great and super helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

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

Perfect R&R Place!

Courtney & her crew thought of everything to deliver a perfect place for some R&R! All the essentials are provided & the lake home and grounds have everything you need to enjoy time away! Being able to rent the pontoon from them rather than finding one from a marina was a huge bonus! The lake is small, but so peaceful! More a fun “catch & release” fishing spot than swimming, but we enjoyed both while we were there. Wonderful for kayaking… especially to the little island. Our kids loved that! The house gave plenty of space for everyone, while still feeling nice & cozy! (And so organized which adds to the peacefulness!) We’re so thankful to have had the opportunity to spend some overdue time away here!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Courtney Iwanicki

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My husband, my parents and myself decided to go in together and purchase a lake house for us to spend vacation time at and as a place that others would be able to rent and enjoy.

Why they chose this property

We spent almost 2 years looking for what we consider the "perfect place". That included a cottage/cabin with minimal repairs (because who wants to spend your vacation time making repairs), being on a lake with a sandy bottom so the kids can play and being within riding distance of ORV trails. It took us a while, but we finally found what we consider to be the perfect place!!

What makes this property unique

One of the great things about this home is it's open main level floor plan. My dad is in a wheelchair and he get's around great on the main level. Hopefully this fall we will be installing ramps for the front porch and back deck!!!

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English

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