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Ideal getaway for nature lovers!

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Interior
Exterior
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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East Tawas, MI
  • Place, Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Dewey Durant Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Tawas City Park Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

East Tawas

In East Tawas .At this East Tawas guesthouse, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Corsair Ski Trails and Ascension St. Joseph Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club - 14 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Dewey Durant Park - 16 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Tawas City Park Beach - 17 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Iosco County Historical Museum - 17 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • beach near East Tawas City Park - 17 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mango's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Desi's Taco Lounge - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Downtown Diner - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Store - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Lazy Toaster - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Ideal getaway for nature lovers!

The Sanctuary Lodge is located on Silver Creek in Wilber Township, Michigan, just outside of Tawas City/East Tawas. Situated in an idyllic setting on a large pond, with sweeping grounds and surrounding nature. It is the ideal getaway for nature lovers.

The Lodge is a newly converted three-unit building with accommodations from one or two to up to six, depending upon the unit. Each unit is self-contained. All units share a common entrance with separate, dedicated access to each unit. This one, Unit 3, is located on the second floor with a sweeping view. It features one bedroom, a living room with a sleeper sofa for an additional nominal fee, a dining area, a kitchenette with two-burner electric radiant ceramic cooktop, microwave, mini fridge, hot water kettle, and a separate bathroom with a tub/shower.

Nearby attractions include Tawas Bay on Lake Huron—including both Tawas City and East Tawas, Tawas Point State Park, and Tuttle Marsh Wildlife Area, The Au Sable River and Lumberman's Monument in Huron-Manistee National Forest.

Visit us at www.sanctuarylodging.com or on Facebook at The Sanctuary Lodge

[Northeastern Michigan, Northern Lower Peninsula, Iosco County, Saginaw Bay, Sunrise Coast]

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Rules

no fishing, no hunting, no bikes or four-wheelers

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Under adult supervision

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Ideal Get away for Nature Lovers!
Ideal getaway for nature lovers! East Tawas
Ideal getaway for nature lovers! Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ideal getaway for nature lovers! to the airport?

This guesthouse is 67.3 mi (84-min drive) away from the Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ideal getaway for nature lovers!?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ideal getaway for nature lovers! on Jun 15, 2026 start from $269, 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.

Does Ideal getaway for nature lovers! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this guesthouse.

How close is Ideal getaway for nature lovers! to the beach?

This guesthouse is 7.5 mi (17-min drive) from Tawas City Park Beach.

Does Ideal getaway for nature lovers! offer free breakfast?

This guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ideal getaway for nature lovers!?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Ideal getaway for nature lovers!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ideal getaway for nature lovers!?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Ideal getaway for nature lovers! have a pool?

This guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Ideal getaway for nature lovers! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Ideal getaway for nature lovers! to downtown East Tawas?

This guesthouse is 6.3 mi away from East Tawas.

Ideal getaway for nature lovers! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful property, close enough to town, but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Excellent place to stay!

My husband and I enjoyed our stay here. The unit is very clean, modern, and spacious. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Get away weekend

Very clean and beautiful cozy stay! The nature was picturesque!!! Will definitely be back! Our hosts were very personable and super friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafael O.

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

The Sanctuary

We are truly blessed to have the operating its
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Quiet paradise

The Sanctuary Lodge is a lovely and private property. I appreciated the quiet and lush, green spaces. The rental is extremely clean and spacious. Sam is a wonderful host. I hope to return in the autumn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

Tranquility

Wonderful property if you are looking for quiet tranquility. Maybe not so quiet when all of the wonderful birds are singing! Turkeys and deer hang out while you enjoy an evening cocktail on your balcony. Great place to spend some time away from it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Great getaway

The unit was very clean and had everything we needed. For us, no TV and poor cell phone signal was a plus - we were there to get away and enjoy nature! We really enjoyed walking the property and also exploring nearby areas like Tuttle Marsh and Tawas Point. Seeing the Milky Way from our balcony was a treat, as well. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Sanctuary Lodge is a haven for birds and animals

Our suite was all-new, modern, spacious and meticulously clean. It was well decorated and esthetically pleasing. The grounds are beautiful with a stream running through, and we saw deer up close, and sandhill cranes, turkeys, a hawk and more right there! Very quiet and peaceful place, and Sam was very friendly and helpful. He is also very knowledgable about flora and fauna. We plan to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

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

Great stay

We had a wonderful time and this property was beautiful! Warning, there is no TV and the internet/cell phone service was spotty at times. Neither of those things took away from our stay, would definitely recommend staying here. Sam was most helpful and available with questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Nature Immersive

Staying here was nothing short of perfect. Everything is the same in person as it is in pictures. There is a dam on the property and it provides a wonderful white noise if you leave the windows open at night. Sam was very vigilant when it came to making sure everything was set up for us. Me and my fiancé stayed in unit 3 and it was absolutely wonderful. The kitchen was fully stocked, the bathroom was very clean, and the furniture was all modern and very cozy. The only thing that was a hassle for us was our mobile service provider because on the coverage map it said we would have service, but we weren't able to connect at all! For anyone worried about bugs- we didn't find any. This property is a bird sanctuary and it is important to know this going into it because we saw wild turkeys on the road leading up to the lodge and it was quite a show. Overall, we had a wonderful time and I am definitely looking forward to staying here in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

So peaceful...

The Sanctuary Lodge allows you to be immersed in nature, with its lush natural landscape, birds everywhere you look, and the faint sounds of water from the nearby dam. The 1 bedroom apartment we stayed in was super clean, comfortable, modern and spacious - the perfect place to come back to after a day of hiking around the Huron Manistee forests or kayaking down the Au Sable River. We had a great time and hope to come back in the future.