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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9171.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Fountain, MI
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Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
44 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Lakefront w/ Beach Access: Deck, Dock & More!
Close to Snowmobile & ATV Trails | Outdoor Seating | Day Trip to Crystal Mountain
Looking for a spacious spot with room for your whole crew? This 3-bed, 2-bath vacation rental home in Northwest Michigan features a full kitchen for preparing homemade meals, on-site access to Tallman Lake for year-round fishing, and all the comforts you need for a fun-filled getaway. After a day of fishing on the Pere Marquette River, hunting, or exploring the Manistee National Forest, relax with a movie night.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 2: 1 full bed, 1 twin bunk bed - Bedroom 3: 1 bunk bed (twin/full) - Additional Sleeping: 1 portable crib
INDOOR LIVING - Smart TV, fireplace - Dining table, high chair
OUTDOOR LIVING - Charcoal & gas grills - Dock, aluminum boat w/ electric motor (w/ waiver), life vests - Bicycles (6 adults & 3 children), kayaks (2) - Fire pit, cornhole, Kan Jam yard game - Beach supplies (chairs, towels, umbrella)
GENERAL - Central heating & A/C - Washer/dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board - Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer - Free WiFi
ACCESSIBILITY - Single-story home, 5 exterior steps to enter
- Quiet lakefront location w/ beach access - 5 miles to Pere Marquette River access (salmon fishing) - 12 miles to Riverside Park & River Run Canoe Livery - 20 miles to Lake Michigan - 24 miles to Ludington State Park and Campgrounds - 24 miles to Big Sable Point Lighthouse - 49 miles to Crystal Mountain - 114 miles to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This single-story home requires 5 exterior steps to enter - A waiver is required to use the aluminum boat
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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 first aid kit
About the area
Fountain
Located in Fountain, this cabin is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette River. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
West Michigan Fairgrounds - 28 min drive - 35.2 km
Ludington Waterfront Park - 32 min drive - 39.2 km
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 32 min drive - 39.5 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
The Rendezvous - 8 min drive
Fin's Beach Club - 10 min drive
Delaney's Bar - 13 min drive
Emerson Lake Inn - 10 min drive
Country Diner - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakefront w/ Beach Access: Deck, Dock & More! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront w/ Beach Access: Deck, Dock & More!?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront w/ Beach Access: Deck, Dock & More! on 1 May 2026 start from AU$335, 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 Lakefront w/ Beach Access: Deck, Dock & More!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lakefront w/ Beach Access: Deck, Dock & More!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakefront w/ Beach Access: Deck, Dock & More!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lakefront w/ Beach Access: Deck, Dock & More! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Fountain cabin is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Pere Marquette River. Dockery Lake and Mobey Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you for booking the short man's cottage on tallman lake and we would love to have you book for next year if you have the opportunity. Thanks again nate and Brenda and if you have any questions please feel free to give me a call.
We had a great time enjoying the central air, wifi, fishing and family time. We would stay again and the available fishing boat was used everyday. We enjoyed staying here very much!!!
Kristina M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thanks for booking the short man's cottage on tallman lake. Looking forward to seeing you and your family members next year. Have a great summer. Thanks nate and Brenda.
This is such a cute little place to stay! Only thing we didn’t like was the lake where the cottage is has leeches and was hot. Hard to get to a swimming point in the lake. Lots of games and things for the kids to do which was so nice!
Mandy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Thanks for booking the short man's cottage on tallman lake. We would love to see you and your family members next year . Thanks nate and Brenda
Personal check in was nice. Kitchen is super well stocked. Place is nice but the lake was down and a bit mucky. We still floated though and had a ball. Love the fire pit and side beach. The back patio is beautiful to relax on and have meals. Will consider it again in our future.
Julie T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Thank you for booking the short man's cottage on tallman lake. Our heart are blessed and looking forward to seeing you soon again. Nate and Brenda.
This place is peaceful, interesting because of all the different birds so great for bird photography, clean as a whistle, well supplied with anything you may need, and wonderful with supplied kayaks. We took tubes which were perfect for this lake.
Mary H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
Thanks again Mary for booking the short man's cottage on Tallman lake. So glad to hear that you and your family had a great time at our cottage. Would love to have you book again with us. Thanks again Nate and Brenda.
Our stay at this adorable cabin on Tallman Lake was awesome. Very clean and well maintained property located directly across the street from the lake. Did a lot of kayaking, fishing and bird watching as well as trips to Ludington, Pentwater and Manistee. Wonderful place to stay! Would stay again!
Kimberly P.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2024
Thanks again for booking the short man's cottage on Tallman lake. Glad you made some great memories with your family. Hope you will book the cottage again soon. Thanks for leaving the cottage in such great shape and washing the linens. Thanks again Nate and Brenda.
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10/10 Excellent
Sally
30 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for fishing off the dock and playing in the sand with the littles! Clean and super friendly host.
Carly H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Thank you for your rating of 5 stars. We are so pleased you were happy with your stay at short man's cottage on TALLMAN lake. May you decide to visit us again simetime.
I stayed at the property with my wife and two kids (3 & 9mo). Nate was a great host and the property was filled with activities for the young ones. The beach was great, and we loved using the kayaks and the firepit. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice relaxing spot.
Ted P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Thanks for booking the short man's cottage on Tallman lake. Glad to hear that you and your family had a great and relaxing holiday weekend. Would love to have you book again soon. Thanks Nate and Brenda
What a great cottage. Very clean, spacious, accommodating & nice owners. I want to stress the part about being clean because it was immaculate when we walked in. It had everything you needed and more. The sand beach (across the not so busy street) was also relaxing. The side porch was great to eat dinner out on and relax on in the evenings. The cottage was 15-20 min from Ludington, about 30 min from Manistee & Pentwater was also not too far either. Plenty of shopping and family fun things to do. A definite recommendation.
We enjoyed our stay at the short man's cottage. We plan on returning next summer. Great quiet place to slow down daily routine and watch the kids play and relax!
Jennifer S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2022
Thank you for booking the short man's cottage on Tallman lake. Glad you and your family had a great time. Looking forward to seeing you next year on your family vacation. Thanks again Nate.
The short man’s cottage at Tallman Lake was just as advertised; clean, comfortable, quiet, and plenty of room to spread out for our party of 10. This was a quick trip to the area but would definitely book with Nate & Brenda again.
Debbie W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thanks for booking the short man's cottage on Tallman lake. We would love to have you and your family book again with us. Thanks again Nate and Brenda.
Loved the stay! So many great activities on the property like bikes, kayaks, games, a bonfire pit, binoculars for bird watching, a grill and all the supplies to whip up a good meal. The area is close to many stores and ludington is a nice small town with lots to see as well. We felt welcome and very relaxed.
Ana M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thanks for booking the short man's cottage on Tallman lake. Glad you had a great time with your family. Thanks Nate
Very well stoked property. Plenty of things to do from biking, kayaking and many other things.
We have enjoyed our stay. Many thanks to the owner for coming to meet us and guide us throught the property
Thank you.
Mircea O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thanks for booking the short man's cottage on Tallman lake looking forward to having you visit our cottage again soon. Thanks Nate and Brenda.
My family and I had a few extra days to stay in Michigan and we found this available last minute 4th of July week. Honestly surprised it was with its location on a smaller quiet lake with a private beach and all the amenities needed for fun. I have 4 kids ages 8 and younger and all had bikes, life jackets for boat time, their own bed, and plenty of fun games and toys. We would have loved to stay longer but we’re glad to have found this gem away from the big lake bustle. Our hosts even let us check in a bit early and met us to help with any questions we had. Thanks again and if you’re thinking it looks like a nice place to hang out with your family, go for it!
Our grandchildren and our adult kids had a great time in the water with kayaks and float tube. Son and grandsons caught some nice fish.
The cottage was comfortable and well supplied. The owners thought of everything to make our stay nice
Gary R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Good morning Gary we are very happy to hear that you and your family had an excellent time at the short man's cottage on Tallman lake. Was great talking with you guys and if you are ever going to return to the ludington area we would be happy to have you stay at the cottage. Safe travels back home and thanks again Nate.
Nate and Brenda were wonderful! They were great to work with, responded quickly and communicated well. Their home is very clean and spacious. We enjoyed swimming in Lake Michigan in Ludington 15 miles away.
Bonnie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2024
Thanks for booking the short man's cottage on Tallman lake looking forward to seeing you and your family next year. Thank you Nate and Brenda.
Wonderful fishing lake to spend a weekend away at. Had kayaks we could take out which was very enjoyable. Could’ve used nicer/bigger beds… something for the future. Otherwise, Nate was a very gracious host and we had a blast!
Catherine M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2021
Thanks for sharing your experience with us at the short man's cottage on Tallman lake. Hope you visit us again. Thanks Nate
The house was amazing, & the view was wonderful. Just not enough time to spend at the house. Everything was clean, Nate & Brenda were great hosts. The yard was also very well maintained.
Rebecca C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Thanks for choosing the short man's cottage on Tallman lake for your stay. Would love to have you stay with us again in the near future. Thanks again Nate and Brenda.
The water was not fit for letting the kids get in it, but we had fun kayaking and sitting on the beach watching the kids play in the sand. Beach campfires were so relaxing and what a view. Saw an osprey, loon and lots of birds and squirrels along with a lone turkey. Very homey place and the hosts thoughtfully provided everything we needed, including holiday decor!
Judy L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2024
Thanks again for booking the short man's cottage on Tallman lake. Glad to hear that you made some great memories and had a relaxing time. Hopefully we can see you and your family again soon. Thanks Nate and Brenda.
While in Michigan, we wanted to experience a quiet lakeside cabin. The family had a great time kayaking on the lake and fishing from the boat, as an added bonus got to watch a bald eagle fly around us! Enjoyed the deck for morning coffee, was even able to watch a crane catch his breakfast! Was a great trip, thanks for sharing a part of Michigan with us.