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Lake view, sandy beach, pontoon, paddle board, kayaks!
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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12155.1 sq m
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National City, MI
- Place, Esmond Lake10 min drive
- Place, Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club16 min drive
- Place, Tawas City Park Beach17 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
2nd bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
Loft
+2
2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Main level bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Lake view, sandy beach, pontoon, paddle board, kayaks!
While we lovingly refer to our home up north as "The Cabin" it is far from just a cabin. Cottage on the outside, cabin on the inside, this home has it all! LAKE, ORV trails, a stunning home, and best of all you can bring your fur babies (dogs only - $100/dog). Ramp to front porch for more accessibility. Pontoon boat (10 person, 25 hp) available to rent $650 per week. This unique 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is located on Little Island Lake and is less than 0.5 miles from the ORV trails (Sand Lake ORV Trailhead). When the lake level is normal, we have a large sandy swimming area. Additionally, our cabin is located approximately 10 minutes from Corsair Trails, for hiking and groomed cross-country skiing. Only 20 minutes from Red Hawk Golf club in East Tawas. Be sure to check out Lumberman's Monument and Largo Springs in Oscoda. Enjoy the peace and quiet of this lake front home as you sit on the deck and enjoy your morning coffee. Lake side deck also has a patio table and Weber gas grill allowing you to enjoy nice summer evenings with family and friends. Little Island Lake is shallow with a sandy bottom bottom along the shore and island. We have a large sandy beach and sand toys for kids. Rental includes kayak’s (2), paddle boards (2), and corn hole. We have a baby gate already up at the bottom of the stairs, a booster seat to strap onto a chair, a pack n’ play, and a step stool in the bathroom for kids. Max of 10 people (not including infants <1 year of age). There are plenty of sleeping options with 2 bedroom’s on the main level (2 with queen beds) and a large loft (2 queen bed’s, 4 twin bed’s, and a full size futon). There is also a queen size sleeper sofa in the living room. Our home is located approximately 15 minutes from Tawas/Lake Huron (beaches and parks) and is less than 3 hours from Detroit. Smart TV’s and WiFi included.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
National City
Located in National City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loon Lake Nature Park and Tawas Point State Park, while Iosco County Historical Museum and Lumbering History Exhibit Area are cultural highlights. Kayaking, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

National City, MI
What's nearby
- Esmond Lake - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
- Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
- Ascension St. Joseph Hospital - 16 min drive - 19.9 km
- Loon Lake - 17 min drive - 21.6 km
- Tawas City Park Beach - 17 min drive - 20.6 km
Restaurants
- Cast Iron Grill - 15 min walk
- Sand Lake Sports Bar - 5 min drive
- Harvest - 18 min walk
- Jack's Place - 19 min walk
- Pickles Hard Hat Bar - 22 min drive
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Reviews
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
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7 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Julie K.
25 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Julie K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Rita R.
9 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rita R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Andrew S.
10 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Andrew S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debra L.
17 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debra L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
John W.
18 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Matt V.
4 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as pictured
Matt V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
karen s.
7 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect updated Rental for Family
karen s.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Tonia W.
10 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
Tonia W.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Marisa H.
14 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake getaway
Marisa H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Chuk D.
7 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation 2024
Chuk D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Chyan H.
16 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer trip
Chyan H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
anderia k.
22 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Welcoming

anderia k.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Rita R.
22 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Rita R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janet H.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect way to enjoy summer in MI
Janet H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Todd S.
29 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Time
Todd S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Lisa E.
22 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Lisa E.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good
Allyson S.
24 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spacious home!
Allyson S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Kevin M.
14 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay!
Kevin M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
15 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bradley weekend
Mary B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Nathan B.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met all expectations
Nathan B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Kathleen B.
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend & stay
Kathleen B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good
Tammie G.
2 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Girls weekend
Tammie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
16 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bradley vacation
Mary B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Courtney Iwanicki
My husband, my parents and myself decided to go in together and purchase a lake house for us to spend vacation time at and as a place that others would be able to rent and enjoy.
Why they chose this property
We spent almost 2 years looking for what we consider the "perfect place". That included a cottage/cabin with minimal repairs (because who wants to spend your vacation time making repairs), being on a lake with a sandy bottom so the kids can play and being within riding distance of ORV trails. It took us a while, but we finally found what we consider to be the perfect place!!
What makes this property unique
One of the great things about this home is it's open main level floor plan. My dad is in a wheelchair and he get's around great on the main level. Hopefully this fall we will be installing ramps for the front porch and back deck!!!
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