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Summer, Mermaid Coast Cottages on Lake Huron

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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East Tawas, MI
  • Place, Tawas Point State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Tawas Point Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Iosco County Historical Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
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

About the area

East Tawas

Located in East Tawas, this cabin is on the waterfront. Tawas Point Lighthouse and Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club and Corsair Ski Trails.
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East Tawas, MI

What's nearby

  • Tawas Point State Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Iosco County Historical Museum - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Dewey Durant Park - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Ascension St. Joseph Hospital - 14 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mango's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer, Mermaid Coast Cottages on Lake Huron pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Summer, Mermaid Coast Cottages on Lake Huron?

As of 16 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Summer, Mermaid Coast Cottages on Lake Huron on 30 December 2025 start from NZ$189.76, 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.

How much is parking at Summer, Mermaid Coast Cottages on Lake Huron?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Summer, Mermaid Coast Cottages on Lake Huron?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer, Mermaid Coast Cottages on Lake Huron?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer, Mermaid Coast Cottages on Lake Huron located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Huron and within 3 miles (5 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Tawas Point State Park. Tawas Point Lighthouse is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocsana O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming little cottage, clean and confortable, excellent views of the Lake Huron, warm host welcome, and great atmosphere all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute rustic summer cottage. Short walk to the beautiful Lake Huron sunrise. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekday vacation perfect place to disconnect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin so cozy. Owners were so nice. Everything was perfect. Would recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great time my daughter enjoyed it very much and looks forward to next year with her family hopefully
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed ourselves very much. Property was very clean; very quiet, close by to town and the beaches in the area. The hosts were wonderful people and great to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Old cabin atmosphere, but very clean, neet, and owners very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is a perfect for a getaway. Close to multiple beaches. You can go by the shore, sit at the table and enjoy the lake. The double bed was comfortable. There is no tv but who needs one when you have so much to do. It is great that the cabin is dog friendly. Wonderful host and easy to communicate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amaziny, cozy little cottage with everything you could possibly need. The fans really helped to keep the place cool and comfortable. My whole family got a great night sleep and couldnt stop talking about how comfortable the beds were.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A really nice little cottage to rent for a getaway/retreat type of vacation. It’s like a four minute drive to Tawas point State Park, which is an incredible park with the most amazing dog friendly beach that my dog loved more than life itself. One thing to know in case this is important to you, which it was not a big deal for me, is that the cottage next-door is very close.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy K.

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

Family trip

Cozy. Beds were comfortable. Owners were very helpful. The views drom the dock priceless.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Enjoyed Stay

Cute cabin, enjoyed our stay close to the Tawas State Park. Owners were very responsive to questions/concerns. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Charming, rustic, cottage. Very clean. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael h.

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

Cute place

It had all we needed. Right on the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L., Tucson, AZ

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

Peaceful escape

Rustic with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

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

Lake Huron

Perfect little rustic cabin! Wish we could've stayed longer. Comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Liz N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Overnight

While dated, the cabin was just as pictured and was very clean. The amenities were limited. Not even an ice tray available. The setting was not what we had hoped. We had a dirt pad next to the cabin and there was no privacy between cabins. We had to walk through the owners yard to get to the lake and then we ended up in someone else’s backyard. The lake was essentially inaccessible due to the rocks and the dock had a small metal bench.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa A.

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kirk E

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Wifi seemed like it could handle one device at a time. Other than that, it was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew P.

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

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A sweet "Up North" cabin on Tawas Point. Nice woodsy feel and of course the lake and sunrise are wonderful! Very clean and organized.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Riggs

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My husband and purchased this property in May 2021 so we could live on Lake Huron and enjoy it with guests staying in our three cottages onsite.

Why they chose this property

This property is wooded and spacious. Other cabins and cottages in the area for rent are stacked on top of each other but our property offers room to enjoy nature. We are on the rocks with stairs down to a cute little deck and spectacular views of Lake Huron sunrises.

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