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Paradise Pines - Autumn & Winter Haven Cottage

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Rest comfortably in this spacious bedroom featuring two cozy queen beds, stylish decor, and plenty of natural light. Perfect for families or friends traveling together.
You’ll feel enveloped in warmth in this charming room with its rich wood accents and inviting bed. Wake up refreshed, surrounded by rustic coziness, and enjoy the perfect mix of comfort and natural vibes
Once you enter the living room you'll find a space that feels both luxurious and cozy, perfect for unwinding after a long day.
Set the table for memorable meals in this beautifully arranged dining area. With elegant place settings and a charming centerpiece, it's perfect for hosting dinner parties or enjoying family dinners in a cozy and stylish atmosphere.
As you open the kitchen, you discover an assortment of coffee pods, and sugar, ensuring you have everything you need for a perfect morning or afternoon pick-me-up.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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East Tawas, MI
  • Iosco County Historical Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Tawas Point State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Common spaces

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Paradise Pines - Autumn & Winter Haven Cottage

Welcome to Paradise Pines! This is a 3 bd, 2 ba spacious home w/ a fireplace, 58" smart tv, fast internet, huge porch to grill on and private access to beach available down the road. Two rooms w/ a queen bed each and a third room with two twin beds. The sectional could fit two more smaller guests too! Designated work space available. Perfect for long term stays for traveling professionals!

Property manager

Jeremy Rhodes

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

East Tawas

Located in East Tawas, this cottage is on a lake. Iosco County Historical Museum and Lumbering History Exhibit Area are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Tawas Point Lighthouse and Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center.
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East Tawas, MI

What's nearby

  • Iosco County Historical Museum - 12 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Tawas City Park Beach - 15 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Tawas Point State Park - 16 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 19 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club - 20 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪China Buffet - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hsing's Garden - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Route 23 BBQ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tawas Beach Club-Clubhouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Topsiders - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise Pines - Autumn & Winter Haven Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Paradise Pines - Autumn & Winter Haven Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise Pines - Autumn & Winter Haven Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise Pines - Autumn & Winter Haven Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Lake Huron. Tawas Point State Park and Iosco County Historical Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bonnie P.

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

Paradise Pines

Really enjoyed the short visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIE H.

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

Lovely place

The home was very beautiful and cozy. The private beach was beautiful. The owners were extremely responsive to messages during our time there. I would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jenn B.

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

Fun in Tawas

Beautiful and very clean. Close to all the best places in tawas and Oscoda
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Christina H.

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

Great location and private beach!

The property worked for our needs in location and size. The private beach was wonderful and we had it all to ourselves on a Sunday afternoon. The hosts were very responsive will all my questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria A.

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

Excellent location.

We loved this place. We were able to have meet up with family and even had a barbecue. Very peaceful. Having two bathrooms was an added benefit. Great place!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck L., Monroe, Michigan

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

Golfing Getaway

We used the location for a golfing getaway. We had a foursome and stayed for three days playing four different courses. Had a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Le-Lane M.

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

very clean and well stocked

only complaint is that furniture is sparse and uncomfortable...no chairs or tables in bedrooms...mattress was nice but hard...dining room chairs hard edged...extras such as a basket of throws, nice towels...coffee pot both ground and pods..lots of utensils, pots and pans greatly appreciated
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Nice, weekend get away

Nice place, updated kitchen, and they provided toothbrushes and shampoo and conditioner. I thought there was a beach nearby but I couldn’t find a neighborhood one.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie F., BIG RAPIDS

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

Cozy Cottage

Super nicely rennovated cottage. Bed was very comfortable. Couch also super comfy, we enjoyed watching some movies. Kitchen is outfitted with everything you could need. Having the coffee with creamer provided was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Up North get-away

We found the home easily with very good directions from owners. An Updated, clean home, open inside & out. Loved the gas stove. Owners very friendly & helpful. Also receptive to a couple minor suggestions for improvements. Will consider returning if staying in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

4th of July weekend.

The place is comfy and beautifully decorated. The kitchen has just about everything needed to cook a meal. Having a dishwasher is a bonus for sure. Entry was easy and directions to the home are too. The property is shady and searing outside is ample. We enjoyed our stay and will be back for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann C.

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

Cozy winter get away.

Clean and comfortable home. Would definitely stay here again. This was a winter girls get away that allowed us to enjoy a warm fire in the house. There was an outside fire pit that would be awesome in the other four seasons. My only issue is VRBO’s pin placement of this property on the map. It was not as close to downtown East Tawas as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A., Rossford, OH

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

Just Perfect

This cottage rental is really great and was just perfect for our family including our 3 year old granddaughter. Everyone was comfortable with 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms and the kitchen had everything we needed along with washer/dryer. The setting was in a quiet neighborhood and close enough to downtown East Tawas & the beach. The cottage was well cleaned with extra shampoo/soap, toothpaste & toothbrushes if needed. Overall, it is a super nice rental!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley H.

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

Paradise Pines

We had a really nice time at Paradise Pines. The house was clean, it had everything we needed (microwave, fridge, pet friendly, air conditioning), and the location was great. The private beach for residents is on the smaller side, but no one was there both times we went - it was perfect! It was close enough to Tawas Point State Park, restaurants and shops on Easy St., and a few other parks with beach access (about 10 minute drive to each, besides the private beach for neighborhood - maybe 2 minute drive). The owners were very kind and great to communicate with. I would stay here again if we planned on coming out to Lake Huron for another getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aman

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

Fun stay in Michigan

It was a short stay with family. Lots of board games to keep the kids entertained. Good wi fi coverage and a dedicated work area. Weather didn’t allow us to use the private beach mentioned. The private beach is about 10-15 mins away though. That said, there are plenty of clean and nice beaches around anyways. 10 mins drive to a bunch of places to eat and downtown east tawas. Overall lots of fun. The hosts were super responsive and adjusting. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Susan S.

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

Neighborhood doesn’t feel safe

We pulled up to the house and couldn’t believe the exterior condition of the house or the run down neighborhood. We did not stay there for fear our belongings and our dog would not there if we left them there to go out to dinner. We had to scramble to find another rental for the weekend because we had a family wedding in the area. I text the host regarding the house and possibly getting some of the rental fees returned and got no response.VRBO is obviously not monitoring their rental properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara B.

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

Nice Stay!

Aside from the issue with the inaccurate location, which I understand was a VRBO issue and not the fault of the property owner, it was overall a great stay. There was quite a bit of road noise from US-23, but there were earplugs provided so sleeping was not an issue. The address provided is listed as US-23 but there is not a driveway on 23 (rather on a different street on the back side of the property) so that posed an issue for a grocery delivery I had planned, necessitating a 15 mile round trip in to town the first evening. Lastly, the "neighborhood beach" is tiny and buggy. Much better options at the state park or in Au Sable. The house itself is beautifully decorated, comfortable, and well stocked. We would stay here again, and have given the info to friends who live in the area for "overflow" when they have family in town. Just a few call-outs worth mentioning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

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

Great getaway!

Loved the property and our stay was awesome. It was clean and comfortable. Parking was great. Beds were perfect. Supplies were available. Your being available for us as we ran into little snags was absolutely amazing. Very relaxing and quiet. Enjoyed the back deck and the corn hole game! (Sorry we locked ourselves out.) Thank you so much! In addition… We had difficulty finding the location, ( the flag was on the mailbox, not on the house) and getting into the house. ( I didn’t realize there was a third access door in the back.). Also, the smart thermostat was not user friendly for us senior folks . We would have turned the heat down a bit for sleeping. We would love to come back again in the future. I’m only sharing these small difficulties so you are aware of our point of view during our stay. Also, I didn’t use the Vrbo app while we were there. It isn’t on my phone. Thank you. Kathy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dana M.

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

Not sure how this property had high reviews?

Upon arrival at the property shortly after the 3pm check-in we noticed it was not cleaned from the previous guests. After several phone calls and emails, they sent someone to clean the property. No timeframe was given for how long it would take, we were told they would "ping" us when completed. I received an email close to 8pm saying they should be done by 8:30pm. It was completed at 9pm. No text or phone call. We had to kill over 5 hours before having access to the property after already driving 4 hours to get there. They offered a $50 refund for the inconvenience only after I asked about compensation. That I have yet to receive. A few other things to note. The front porch was covered in dirt, debris and standing water making it unusable during our stay. The back porch had a garbage can full of rotting food making it unpleasant and unusable as well. The neighborhood is run down with abandoned properties and other disturbing things in the area, not safe for walking. Other things were not satisfactory, I could continue on and include several pictures. Overall, not a great experience, did not meet expectations and would not recommend. We even left a day early.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob E.

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

Great Place Great Loaction

This place was perfect for our week stay of fishing in Oscoda, MI. We were able to fit three full size truck and boats.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Nice home in the woods!

Just as pictured! Nicely renovated! Very well stocked! Had difficulty finding it with the address provided. The driveway is not off US23 but I could have missed the directions somewhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D., Schoolcraft

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

Convenient Location

We came up to explore the Lake Huron side of the state, and this location was perfect. Some days we went south, and some north, and everything was within 30-40 minutes. The home is very clean, and well supplied. We particularly appreciated the coffee supplies, washer and dryer and being allowed to bring our greyhounds. The only negative was road noise, but once I found the white noise maker and plugged it in, and found a setting we liked, we didn't notice the road noise as much. Our first night it rained, and we were awakened by loud noise in the middle of the night, which lead me to try to identify the source, which sounded like a rock in a dryer. The next morning I figured out the noise was caused by acorns dropping off and hitting the sheet metal caps on the roof. This is nothing the owners have any control over. The weather didn't really allow use of the private beach, but we did go there our last morning for sunrise photos. Thanks for the stay, it was very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty-Jane D.

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

Awesome

Spacious, convenient, very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hailey R.

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

Great Experience

This location was in a great location right in the middle of downtown Tawas city and Oscoda. We took our dog to the beach and the pier. We had pizza from G’s and ice cream at Marion’s! It was fantastic. The home was tucked away so it was nice and quiet at night. Very clean and nice inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeremy Rhodes

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We are local to Northern Michigan and love East Tawas! The natural beauty and peacefulness of Northern Michigan is unlike anything else. This is a family business between me and my business partner. We make sure that every property has everything needed to ensure our guests have a wonderful stay!

Why they chose this property

This property offers a ton of amenities, private access to have a fire, grill and enjoy a fully renovated/ spacious home. It will be great for a group of people or just a few people. The location is close to both the city of Tawas and Oscoda as it is right in the middle of the two cities. There is private access to beach front only a few minutes away and several restaurants/ shops to enjoy in Tawas! If you are looking for a comfortable, relaxing stay then this is the place to go!

What makes this property unique

Private location w/ several amenities for you to enjoy such as: fully stocked kitchen, washer/ dryer, extra places to sleep, indoor fireplace, 2 full bathrooms, 58" smart TV, fast internet, patio w/ outdoor firepit, porch w/ seating and charcoal grill.

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