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Paradise Pines - Autumn & Winter Haven Cottage

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
Exterior
Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Paradise Pines - Autumn & Winter Haven Cottage

Welcome to Paradise Pines! This is a recently renovated 3 bed, 2 bath spacious home w/ a fireplace, 58" smart TV, fast internet, huge porch to grill on, fire pit (fully operational) and access to multiple local beaches! Spacious driveway to fit 5-6 vehicles or your boat or snowmobiles! Two rooms w/ a queen bed each and a third room with two twin beds. The sectional could fit two smaller guests too! Designated work space available. Perfect for long-term stays for traveling professionals!

Will always be available via message and will respond quickly.

This neighborhood is tucked away on a road that gives a peaceful environment to all of our guests. Very private w/ a lot of space inside and outside of the property. We are right off of US 23 so if you’re a lighter sleeper, we recommend using the second queen bedroom rather than the master. We have a sound machine available as well! Note - beach access is across the road if walking or a 5 minute drive to the nearest public parking.

Beach Access: While you can cross the road to access the beach from various entry points, due to the limited space and overcrowding, we would recommend a short 4 minute drive down to Shoreline Park. The park offers ample parking and huge beach access, pavilions and play areas for kids!

Long private driveway, 5-6 cars or large enough for 1-2 small sized boats or snowmobiles. Also, please note that this property is only about a 10 minute drive from Tawas or Oscoda and 5 minutes away from the nearest beach. During the winter months, visitors can access the Tawas Bay Multi-Use Trails along Lake Huron, part of Michigan’s Iron Belle Trail, or explore nearby historical, natural and cultural areas along the Lumbermen's Monument Auto Tour. The park is also home to the Tawas Point Lighthouse, which is the sole representative of a true Victorian-era style station on the Great Lakes.

Whether you’re here to explore fall’s vibrant colors, dive into winter’s snowy wonderland, witness spring’s blossoming beauty, or soak up summer on Lake Huron’s shores, there’s something special for every season. Take a scenic hike, visit our local spots, or simply relax—whatever you need to unwind, East Tawas has it.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Lake Huron. Features include laundry facilities. The cottage offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 10 minutes by foot from Lake Huron
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This East Tawas cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Jeremy Rhodes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,195 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Paradise Pines - Autumn & Winter Haven Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 30 reviews
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

2/10 Terrible

Susan S., Libertyville, IL

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

2/10 Terrible

Dana M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Le-Lane M., Clarkston, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Chuck L., Monroe, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Bonnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise Pines

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Aman

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIE H., Tumwater

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Hayley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Christina H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Julie A., Rossford, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Cara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Betty-Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Hailey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean house, nice host, great beach!

We had a great time! The hosts were very accommodating and helpful. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The beach was absolutely amazing. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jenn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in Tawas

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

10/10 Excellent

Gloria A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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