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

Beachfront cottage near Lake Huron

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A picnic area with two wooden tables and benches, a metal fire pit, and a view of a lake with boats.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with curtains.
A wooden interior with a dining table and chairs, a wooden floor, and a window with natural light.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, a sink, and a trash can.
A sandy beach with tire tracks leading to a dock.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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East Tawas, MI
  • Place, Tawas Point State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Tawas Point State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Tawas Point Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

East Tawas

On the beach.Your stay at this East Tawas cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Tawas Point State Park. Lake Solitude and Tawas Point Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tawas Point State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • beach near Tawas Point State Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • beach near Tawas Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Tawas City Park Beach - 13 min drive - 5.9 miles

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
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

(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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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

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

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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK to the airport?

This cottage is 70.6 mi (82-min drive) away from the Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK to the beach?

This cottage is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK to downtown East Tawas?

This cottage is 2.8 mi away from East Tawas.

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here for the warbler migration in May. It’s our second year staying here and it’s just such a wonderfully close location to the tawas point lighthouse trail. It’s also close to town and the restaurants, shops, parks etc that are downtown too. We stay here with my parents and so it’s got room for the whole family!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, perfect location. Be sure to bring all of your own food/pantry supplies (including salt and pepper, etc.)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely furnished, great view! Party store next door for snacks and beverages. Two great living areas to accommodate lots of guests. I’d use it again even for smaller groups!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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

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