With a stay at this cabin in East Tawas, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 3-minute walk from Lake Huron and within a 5-minute drive of Huron-Manistee National Forest. .This cabin is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Tawas Point State Park and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Tawas Point Lighthouse.
Iosco County Historical Museum - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
Dewey Durant Park - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
Tawas City Park Beach - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
Getting around
Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 79 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - 12 min drive
China Buffet - 9 min drive
Barnacle Bill's - 10 min drive
KFC - 10 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Summer, Mermaid Coast Cottages on Lake Huron
This cute vintage log cabin has an open ceiling and original windows and latches. Tub has washing extension but no shower. Take a step back in time with this adorable decor. Enjoy Lake Hurons beautiful views in the property.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property manager
Jennifer Riggs
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cabin: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On the waterfront
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 600 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
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
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
Property is also known as
554358
Cottage
Summer, Mermaid Coast Cottages on Lake Huron Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dave A.
9 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!
Everything was wonderful. Just one pretty minor complaint: the CD player was weird to operate and only one speaker worked.
We had a great time. We visited Tuttle Marsh and the River Road on the Au Sable River on our way out, and climbed the lighthouse and hiked all around the edge of the peninsula. The fall colors were at peak for a good portion of our trip up.
Thanks very much for making our 40th anniversary a great experience.
Dave A.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Kathy K.
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Cozy. Beds were comfortable. Owners were very helpful. The views drom the dock priceless.
Kathy K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth L.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
so fun
Thank you so much for letting us stay at the Mermaid Cottages. The location was perfect, so close to everything. We loved waking up and sitting by the lake in the morning. We will definitely recommend to friends and come for another stay
Elizabeth L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn B.
27 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Huron
Perfect little rustic cabin! Wish we could've stayed longer. Comfortable.
Marilyn B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Andrew P.
15 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Hideaway on Lake Huron
I had a great time at Tawas Bay, awesome to get away from the Southern summer heat and humidity. Got lost momentarily at first, but once you find the mermaid tail sign by the mailboxes, you’ll know where you are. The cabin is the second on the left. While it’s not right on the lake, you can see it through the trees. The host has a deck on her home on the property where you’re welcome to get a great view of the sunrise over the lake.
The cabin itself matches what’s shown in the pictures. Plenty of books to read! Plenty of thrillers and romance novels on the bookshelves, if you’re into that. My attention span with reading is low, so I spent my down time reading all the kids books! The bed in the master bedroom is comfy, and I was pleasantly surprised by how well the electric stove cooks the food!
You’re only a couple miles down the road from Tawas Point State Park for the beaches. There’s also a lighthouse there, but apparently it’s closed in 2023 due to restorations. A 20 minute drive north is Huron National Forest; lots of trails to choose from for hiking and or bike riding. I highly recommend visiting the Lumbermen’s Monument. The view from the sand dunes overlooking the AuSable River is mind blowing!!
Overall a nice chill place to get away from the stresses of urban life!
Charming, rustic, cottage. Very clean. Would visit again.
Kimberlee
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jamie B.
26 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed Stay
Cute cabin, enjoyed our stay close to the Tawas State Park. Owners were very responsive to questions/concerns. Thank you!
Jamie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alisa A.
9 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cabin, nice location to Tawas State Park
Cute, rustic cabin. Love the open floor plan and the old windows, doors, beams. Has more amneties than listed. The property is on Lake Huron but the cabin sits down the driveway a ways. Really quiet area. GREAT hosts. Internet service was weak. If you want to really unplug and get off all screens for a bit- this is the place for you!
Wifi seemed like it could handle one device at a time. Other than that, it was very nice.
Kirk E
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
michael h.
16 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
It had all we needed. Right on the water!
michael h.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle R.
12 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Just as listed!
Nice little cottage for a weekend of relaxing.
Michelle R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Erin W.
24 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Tawas getaway
Perfect little cottage getaway for my family. The lake view was beautiful! The owners are helpful, friendly, and quick to respond.
Erin W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jesica K.
4 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little get away!
The summer cabin was perfect for a quiet trip for my husband and I! It’s within minutes of beaches and downtown Tawas. We brought our large dog with us and the yard in the back was large enough for her to play in. The sunrise views were gorgeous.
Jesica K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Teri D.
8 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!!!
We rented the Summer Cabin for a mid week getaway. The location is perfect.....just a short ride to the State Park Beaches in Tawas and Oscoda. The hosts were super friendly and accommodating!! The cabin was exactly as described and listed. The hosts had stocked everything you could possibly need including a deck of cards, library, linens/towels and a stocked kitchen. Thanks so much for a great stay!!! We will be back to stay again!!
Teri D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sue M.
20 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Days!
My 3 besties and me ( 2 peeps and my Newfy mix dog -Maggie) stay at the Mermaid cottage. It was difficult for me find, cause my gps kept putting me at a forest lot, but once Jennifer got on the cell with me, I arrived without a hitch. The cottage has a charming rustic decor. The vaulted ceiling creates spaciousness. One of the two bedrooms has separate twin beds. The other bedroom a full bed. We were all comfortable including Maggie.. The bathroom sets between the 2 bedrooms with excess doors to each room. Theres a bathtub but no shower head, but the shower hose works okay enough and the bathtub is shallow so no big step over. The cottage is very clean with all the conveniences of home ( fridge a little rusty inside but works well ).There is no AC, but plenty of windows to open and individual fans to keep the air moving. Jennifer was very nice and so good about my bringing a dog. There is a little back yard behind the cottage to walk the poochy or take up the drive to the road which as a wide bike bath. Also there is an outside hose, so if your dog likes running on the beach, or maybe you do to, there is a hose to spray off the sand. The walk down the driveway from the cottage to the lake is very short. The view spectacular especially at sunrise. It's a very rocky boulder seawall coastline, with a lower deck that you maybe could go fishing off but no beach. The cottage complex has communal volleyball nets set ups and a picnic table by lakeside. Each cottage has a small fire pit for use and a couple of chairs. The surroundings are woodsy and full of nature's pets..like deer, squirrels and chipmunks and insects. The location is within 2-3 miles of Point Park, downtown Tawas and other attractions. It's a great place to stay for a reasonable cost ( at least it is for 2022) we are certainly going to come back next year and stay at the Mermaid Cottages! One note...bring extra towels, pillows for more comfort, maybe another blanket for cool nites and insect repellent...the biting flies and mosquitos are hungry!
Sue M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carrie L., Tucson, AZ
6 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful escape
Rustic with everything we needed.
Carrie L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nicole S.
12 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
We loved our stay at the cottage. We loved the short walk to view lake Huron.
My only recommendation would be is some new pillows.