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(White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
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Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living Room

3 Double Futons

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

(White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK

Timberlane Resorts in East Tawas

Fully furnished cottage! A great way to experience Tawas Bay right on the water with sailing, kite boarding, fishing and beautiful sunsets! There is Full service Marina right next door with Jet Ski, Pontoon, and Kayak rentals! All resort renters receive 10% off watercraft rentals at the Marina after booking! Also offered is a Kiteboarding shop also next door offering rentals and lessons!

4 Bedroom
2 Twins, 2 Queens, 1 King, 3 Queen Sleeper Sofas
3 Bathroom

Natural Gas Heat/Air Conditioning, Fireplace, Dishwasher

White House Beach Access:

The White House Cabin can be seen in the yellow circled area on the map image attached in Photos. This cabin has access to both of our red starred beaches, the blue circle indicates our other cabin locations. Please note that a portion of the black shaded area, although sandy and leading to the beach, is occupied currently by some docks and large equipment from the neighboring Marina.

Please review our rental agreement when booking for all the information for booking.

Refundable Damage/Cleaning Security deposit will be refunded after departure as long as guidelines in our rental agreement are followed.

* Please note this cabin allows a maximum of 2 dogs. The Pet fee when pet is selected charges for only 1 pet. Please let us know if you will be bringing more than one pet, up to 2 pets is allowed for a $15.00 fee/pet/night. This extra fee will be added upon request before or after booking.

PARKING:
- 3 parking spots
- Please contact us if you plan to have more vehicles to discuss extra vehicle parking
- Please ensure that your vehicle(s) are parked at the cabin you are staying at, and be kind to not park in front of another cabin's view of the beach/water if possible.
- REMEMBER: Our Cabins are on the beach, and some areas of our lot are sandy and can sometimes make it difficult for small or lower cars to park in some locations. If you have any concerns or difficulty upon arrival, please contact us for assistance.

VRBO CANCELLATION POLICY: (will be honored for all VRBO Bookings)

BOOKINGS - DAY AFTER LABOR DAY, UP TO AND INCLUDING FATHER'S DAY:

Refunds (less a $25 cancellation fee per cabin) are only able to be issued in the case that the cabin can be rebooked for the duration of your cancelled reservation.
You will be held financially responsible for 100% of your reservation if you cancel at any time.

BOOKINGS FOR SUMMER - DAY AFTER FATHER'S DAY, UP TO AND INCLUDING LABOR DAY:*

Refunds (less a $25 cancellation fee per cabin) are only guaranteed to be issued if the cancellation is made before February 1st (of your reservation year).
You will be held financially responsible for 100% of your reservation if you cancel after Feb 1st (of your reservation year).

We have multiple rentals on this property and in the close vicinity: (all with access to our beach)
Oak: 1937768
White House: 1983688
Fir: 1985001 (Make sure to choose the “Fir” Option in the drop down)
Elm: 1992368
Hickory: 1984347
Aspen: 1983615
Depine: 1991270
Cedar(No Pets): 1984974 (Make sure to choose the “Cedar” Option in the drop down)
Birch: 1985016 (Make sure to choose the “Birch” Option in the drop down)

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: birthday parties and weddings
Management approval needed for more than 12 people
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Pets

Pets allowed
$15/pet/night Contact >1 pet Extra Fee to be Added
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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
Parties and events (including birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Management approval needed for more than 12 people
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

About the area

East Tawas

Located in East Tawas, this cottage is on the beach. Tawas Point Lighthouse and Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Tawas Point State Park. 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

  • Tawas Point State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tawas City Park Beach - 14 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course - 38 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Sage Lake - 49 min drive - 58.5 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mango's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK on 17 May 2026 start from AU$387, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK located?

Nestled on the beach, this East Tawas cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Tawas Point State Park. Tawas Point Lighthouse is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything and it is perfect for big families
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niki F.

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

A lakeside getaway

We stayed at The Whitehouse and had a wonderful time. It was still early in the season so we didn't have to contend with traffic or lots of tourists. We had the marina to ourselves and enjoyed every moment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

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

We enjoyed our stay

Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earl L.

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

Family reunion Thanksgiving in Tawas

Wonderful time by all. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany K.

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

Already looking to book for next year

This is one of the best properties we’ve ever stayed at! It was great for our large group and had everything we needed. We could walk out of the front door and go fishing and swimming whenever the kiddos wanted. Overall just a really great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

October in Tawas

House was nice. Good bathrooms. We wish the king sized bed was in one of the first floor bedrooms. We loved being that close to the park! The dog friendly beach was a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin R.

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

Nice stay near Tawas point state park

Great sized house for our group of 6 and suited our needs of being close to tawas state park for the birding very well! I gave 4 stars on check in and communication because we had a hard time getting into the house and I couldn’t get ahold of anyone for some time but once we got in, was all smooth sailing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn G.

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

So spacious! Girl's weekend

The house was great. So much space and beautiful setting. Was just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Lots of room

Large house! Could use a few updates inside and out. Overallvery nice stay.a very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Loved the house!

The house is BEAUTIFUL, clean and had everything that it stated it would have provided! We will definitely be thinking about making another trip to Michigan and will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Yard, "beach" not good! House was very nice. Location was near State Park and nice streets to walk to was good. Near downtown Tawas a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Amazing

Loved it very big and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Y.

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

Senior partners

Our stay was very enjoyable and the place had a beautiful view of the sunset. We were very pleased with everything at the house and all of the beautiful antiques and stuff in the house. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence T.

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

Charming interior

This house is exactly what we needed for a nice winter weekend getaway. Thinking about renting this house during the summer. There is a lot more square footage in this house than I expected. Very spacious. Seems like it would be a great house to use with a boat during the summer time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

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

Beautiful sunsets

Lovely cabin that roomily fit all eight adults. We used the small dining table for a jigsaw puzzle area and all ate at the larger dining room table. Location is walkable to the state park and lighthouse. We rented kayaks from the marine shop next door. Comfortable beds and clean bathrooms. Kitchen has dishes and most basics but could use a baking sheet or two. We brought our own crockpot. We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Trisha L.

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

Nice Stay

We had a wonderful visit to East Tawas. The physical location of this house is great - walkable to Tawas Point Park and a quick drive into town. The VRBO property's yard was unkept; the shrubs were overcrowding the front porch and the grass that you had to walk thru to get to the lakeside entrance was quite tall. As stated in the listing, this propery is nextdoor to a marina, but it appears to share the property with the marina - there was a lot of marina equipment in piles on both sides of the property. Once you get past all that tho, the view of the bay is quite beautiful and we did get a huge flock of geese each night that came to visit the yard, which was incredible to watch. Inside the house is clean, and cared for. The bedrooms were large and the beds were comfortable. There were plenty of towels provided, and the kitchen supplies were adequate. There were no food staples - salt, pepper, cooking oil, etc at the property, and the outdoor grill grates were pretty rusty looking, so plan accordingly if you will be cooking. Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Antoinette A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice House Inside, Tons of Room

The inside of the house was nice with plenty of room for me and my three adult children to spread out and we enjoyed our stay.....inside! However the outside of the house was less than desirable. The shrubs were overgrown over the side porch and on the lake side obscuring the view of the lake from the deck. We were very conscientious about picking up after our dog, however, the backyard was covered with goose droppings. Although we had hoped to enjoy time at the beach, unfortunately (or fortunately) the weather didn't cooperate. We were forewarned about the marina equipment occupying part of the sandy path to the beach but we were surprised to see big tractors on the beach and directly in front of the house working on the rickety dock. I chose this house for the "serene lakefront" location but it felt a bit like we in a construction site. Needless to say we spend most of our time in the house or in town, but overall we enjoyed our time inside the very comfortable house. I'm sure when the marina construction is done and the yard is given some TLC it will be beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
This is a very old house that has been very nicely renovated on the inside with very excellent fixtures and decor. The inside is quite large and would be perfect for a large group. All bathrooms are on the main floor; no bathroom on the second level. The cleanliness was outstanding. The exterior of the house looks ramshackle. We weren’t sure it was the correct house. No address numbers or name posted and so so diskempt. The house is badly in need of renovation on the outside, including badly overgrown shrubbery, rotting steps and deck, and mostly sand for a yard, not the grass shown in the photos. The house is not “serene” as described. It is encircled by Jerry’s Marina and sits right on the edge of the marina parking lot. Each morning trucks pulled in and parked right next to the bedroom windows. So loud. Our view from the other side of the house out the dining room windows was old docks stacked high into the air and covered at least a block of the lot. The view from the front of the house was toward Lake Huron but you couldn’t really see it. There is a small body of water directly in front of the house where the marina parks their pontoon and other boat rentals as well as wave runners which are pulled up onto the lot. The shrubbery also blocks a lot of the view. The marina, however, is convenient for ice, snacks, firewood and ice cream as their store is only a few feet away. There is no laundry in the house although posted. Good location so close to state park and town.
View from dining room
View to Lake Huron
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

Slice of heaven

The perfect location on Tawas Bay. Great beach. House has just about everything you need to cook. Beds are very comfy. Host is wonderful to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Everything you need for a fantastic vacation

This property met all of our needs for our family vacation! The property was well maintained and clean. Everything we needed to prepare meals was available. There was adequate lawn space for games and the beach area was really nice. The location is ideal, close to downtown but also great for walks to the lighthouse!! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Girls weekend in East Tawas

We love the spaciousness of the house. There is plenty of room for those that want to watch movies, playing games, puzzles, and a big dining room table. The weather was too cold to be outside but there’s a deck and two picnic tables, that we hope to take advantage of next year. We will go a little bit later in the year. The only downside is the marina is on both sides of the house. But it is not overly loud while we were there. It’s very convenient for those who would like to rent a pontoon or JetSki’s.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Family Get Away

The GPS took us to the wrong address but we were able to find it with the map. Everything worked out as the instruction outlined. The 4 BR 3 Ba home was perfect for our group. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. The Smart TV allowed us to sign in and stream our choice of movies. Lots of table space to gather for meals and a wonderful view of the bay from the back room. Our Family Thanksgiving get away workeded out great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Relaxing Getaway

I rented this house with my husband, sister, and parents for a long weekend getaway. It was a perfect house to rent for us and we were all pleased with the accommodations. The house was clean and organized. The Kitchen was well stocked for our cooking needs, there was plenty of space to eat and relax both in and outside. The bedrooms were set up nice and had lots of room. The beds were comfortable and a great touch is a fuzzy/comfort blanket at the bottom of each bed. It is in an unusual location being on the marina property, but we had plenty of privacy. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcel F.

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

Beautiful

The place is Beautiful and very clean.. Host Terri is awesome.... Breathtaking Sunset. Great Place for Family Bonding. We will back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leta B.

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

Fun family trip

We had 12 in our family here and we all fit. It was nice to get away and have space for everyone. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

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