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Quaint Family "Up North" Cottage on Tawas Lake - catch fish, relax, sunsets!

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A deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake with a swing set and picnic table.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, and a window.
A kitchen with a black stove, four burners, and a control panel.
A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small wooden cabinet with drawers, a decorative sign with the word "Beach", and a framed picture with the text "SEA SUN SAND".

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Huron-Manistee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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East Tawas, MI
  • Place, Tawas Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dewey Durant Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tawas Point State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

East Tawas

Located in East Tawas, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Tawas Point Lighthouse and Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tawas Point State Park and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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East Tawas, MI

What's nearby

  • Tawas Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dewey Durant Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tawas Point State Park - 15 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course - 35 min drive - 43.8 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Family "Up North" Cottage on Tawas Lake - catch fish, relax, sunsets! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Quaint Family "Up North" Cottage on Tawas Lake - catch fish, relax, sunsets!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Family "Up North" Cottage on Tawas Lake - catch fish, relax, sunsets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Family "Up North" Cottage on Tawas Lake - catch fish, relax, sunsets!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Family "Up North" Cottage on Tawas Lake - catch fish, relax, sunsets! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Tawas Lake. Dewey Durant Park and Lake Huron are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location- we enjoyed our stay! Loved that pets were welcome- our host was very responsive and accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Host close by and accessible. Pet friendly.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lee was very accommodating to anything you need. Great for fishing. Near everything. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lee is a great host — very thoughtful and responsive. We enjoyed staying at this great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, very clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent !

Lee is a great host and the home is very nicely appointed. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2024
Thanks for your review! Please come and stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4 day weekend home away from home stay

Real nice house, very clean, had all the amenities. A mile from downtown, had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful R&R

Had an awesome time. Owners are excellent to communicate with. Place was extremely clean and decorated very tastefully. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake house close to Lake Huron!

Great home with lots of amenities for little ones: full kitchen, laundry access, homey feel. Beautiful views and close to great restaurants and beaches. Thanks for sharing your home, Lee!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
You are very welcome! I’m glad you had a nice visit. Please come back and stay with us again! Lee
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

The Cobb cottage vacation

Great location on the river, very clean and cozy, close to everything. Family had great fun. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
I asked if there was some problem with the cottage as there was a three star review. Kira said she meant to leave five stars but hit three by accident. She asked if she could leave another review but it’s not possible to leave more than one review. Three stars it is!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view

My family stayed at this property for a week, and nearly everything we needed was provided. The view of the lake at sunset was amazing. Because of the location, it was very quiet and there was virtually no traffic. We found the cottage to be a very peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to downtown and perfect for biking or enjoying a swim in Lake Huron, this spot offers the charm of a true up-north town. The home is exceptionally clean and makes an ideal getaway retreat. This lake is wonderful for fishing, paddle boarding, or taking the boat out for a relaxing row. Just note that this particular lake is not suitable for swimming.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind response. Please come back and stay with us again! Lee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage on Tawas Lake!

This was our second trip back to the cottage on Tawas Lake and it did not disappoint! The cottage was very clean and well stocked. The property owner was great to work with and very responsive. My family and I have stayed at several other cottages on Tawas lake and this is definitely our favorite. Can’t wait to return next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tawas Gem!

What a great house with the perfect location! The house was very clean with everything you need. Amazing views of Tawas Lake with outstanding sunsets. Fun fishing spot, too! And just a couple minute drive into downtown Tawas for restaurants and shopping. Thank you, Lee, for your attentiveness and hospitality that helped make it a memorable family trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2024
Thanks for your kind review! Come and stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We had a great time with our family. The home was cozy and well kept. We all caught fish including our 4yrs old. Beach and town are right down the road. The boat was a nice perk! We will be back :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, lovely, lake house.

Everything was perfect. The lake sunsets were beautiful, it is close to town & a lovely, quiet neighborhood we walked & e-biked. Very clean with all the amenities. Nice swing & deck to sit on & look at the lake. Comfortable bed. A big plus that we could take our little dog. 10 stars!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Thank you for your kind review. Please stay with us again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing!

The cottage was very clean and comfortable. The water was a bit low, but my husband still managed to catch a good amount of fish. Loved watching the geese on the water every morning. Very friendly neighborhood and super close to downtown. Lee was a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Up North Cottage on Tawas Lake - 5 Stars!

My family and I throughly enjoyed our stay at the "Up North" cottage on Tawas Lake. The cottage was very clean, comfortable, and well-stocked with linens, bath towels, kitchen utensils, etc., and we immediately felt right at home when we walked in the door. Our favorite part about the cottage was sitting on the deck enjoying the amazing view of the lake. We definitely recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a quiet place to unwind and enjoy all that East Tawas has to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway!

We had a great stay at the Cobb’s cottage. The place was very clean. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything needed to prepare meals. Lee was great at communicating and was helpful with some additional fishing spots in the area to try. My son was also able to catch some fish right off the dock. We also saw lots of deer, rabbits, and squirrels during our stay! Would reccomend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation of a lifetime

Cobb Cottage was the perfect vacation for us. It offered the privacy, the sights and sounds of nature and every amenity needed to live like you would at your own home. The owner was attentive to every need and could be contacted easily, if needed. Town was a short distance away and one could probably walk there easily (if healthy) or would make a great bike ride. I would highly recommend this place to anyone needing the “perfect getaway”.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2024
Thanks for your review! Please come and stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tawas Escape

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Cobb Cottage. We stay in the area every summer and this year will be memorable for the cottage and location. We enjoyed the view and cycling with our e-bikes through out the area. The ride on the Alabaster Trail and the ride to the State Park Lighthouse were great. The cottage was very comfortable and well equiped. Thanks for the memories. Mike and Terry Pruss
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House was nice. Didn’t get to enjoy the lake. Water was low.

Renting the house was easy. The owner lives across the street, so if you need anything he is close. No local channels on the tv
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
Thanks for your review, and Karen and I hope you’ll come back for another visit. You left the cottage very clean, thank you! Lee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer vacation

My husband, son, and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The house is right on Lake Tawas and there was a small row boat for use. The water level was a bit low, but it was a perfect place for our 18 month old to play in the water. The house is near downtown East Tawas where there are several shops and a few restaurants. There are also several nearby parks with access to the beach and Lake Huron. The house was clean and had a nice area to relax in the back yard with seating, a swing, and a small fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint and Relaxing...

The Cobb Cottage was a great choice for our mini vacation. The sunrises and sunsets are spectacular. The cottage was very clean and well stocked. The neighborhood was quiet - it was a great place to simply unwind and relax. If you are looking for a place to stay in Tawas, the Cobb Cottage is the place to be. You can't go wrong...and you will be very happy with the choice. Lee and Karen....we will be back. Hopefully it will be available in October. Thanks!!! Neil and Sandy Brady
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Thanks for your review! We will look forward to your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was a wonderful house. Clean and bright. Airy. Quiet. The lake is absolutely beautiful. We will definitely be back next fall. The one issue we noticed is that it says the house sleeps 6, but then when you get there the house rules say no one over 120lbs can sleep on the top bunk. What adult is under 120lbs? The house only sleeps 5 adults sized people, not 6. It wasn't relevant to us because we didn't have 6 people, but it would have been a problem if we had planned for a full house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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