LOCATION: East Tawas, Michigan, United States

GUESTS: Up to 6

BEDROOMS: 2+ Bedrooms

PRICE: $$$ (Rates generally start between $300-$700)

Part motel and part luxe vacation rental, this 15-cottage property is a lakefront oasis that’s walkable to the quaint downtown area of Tawas City on Michigan’s Lake Huron. Guests can choose from a lakefront, one-bedroom cottage that sleeps up to four, or a lakeview two-bedroom cottage that sleeps up to six with a queen master bedroom and queen bunkroom. Each cottage has its own kitchen. Guests can enjoy the ease of self check-in, but also have on-site management at all times.

Located directly on the Tawas Bay Pedestrian and Bike Path, getting around is easy. When you’re not on the go, kids can play in the waterfront sand (note, however, that to get into the water, you’ll have to take steps past the boulder-lined shore; this isn’t a shallow-water beach and therefore is best for older children). Two bonfire pits are available for guest use and s’more fixings are set out nightly.

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