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Tallman Lake Access: Family-Friendly Home w/ Dock!

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
On the beach
TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fountain, Michigan
  • Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Little River Casino
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

Fountain

On the beach.A stay at this cabin places you within half a mile (1 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Pere Marquette River. Dockery Lake and Mobey Lake are within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 36 min drive - 39.2 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 37 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Ludington State Park - 42 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Little River Casino - 54 min drive - 62.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rendezvous Taven - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Emerson Lake Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Country Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Bar And Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Oasis - ‬13 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.

Tallman Lake Access: Family-Friendly Home w/ Dock!

Bicycles Provided | Ample Outdoor Seating | Day Trip to Lake Michigan

Looking for a spacious spot with room for your whole crew? This 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental home on Tallman Lake features a full kitchen for preparing homemade meals, private beach access, a fire pit for evenings spent under the stars, and all the comforts you need for a fun-filled getaway. After a day of fishing and boating, relax with a lake-view BBQ and a round of cornhole. Secure your stay at this gem today!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 full bed, 1 twin bunk bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 bunk bed (twin/full)
- Additional Sleeping: 1 portable crib

KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher
- Drip & Keurig coffee makers, toaster
- Cooking basics, trash bags/paper towels, dishware & flatware

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TV, fireplace
- Dining table, high chair

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Charcoal & gas grills
- Dock, aluminum boat w/ electric motor (w/ waiver), life vests
- Bicycles (6 adults & 3 children), kayaks (2)
- Fire pit, cornhole, Kan Jam yard game
- Beach supplies (chairs, towels, umbrella)

GENERAL
- Central heating & A/C
- Washer/dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board
- Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Free WiFi

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, 5 exterior steps to enter

PARKING
- Driveway (4 vehicles)
- Garage (1 vehicle)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Quiet lakefront location w/ beach access
- 12 miles to Riverside Park & River Run Canoe Livery
- 20 miles to Lake Michigan
- 24 miles to Ludington State Park and Campgrounds
- 24 miles to Big Sable Point Lighthouse
- 114 miles to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home requires 5 exterior steps to enter
- A waiver is required to use the aluminum boat

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 and a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Tallman Lake Access: Family-Friendly Home w/ Dock! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and spacious home

Nate and Brenda were wonderful! They were great to work with, responded quickly and communicated well. Their home is very clean and spacious. We enjoyed swimming in Lake Michigan in Ludington 15 miles away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect setting!

The cottage is awesome. Had pretty much everything we needed. Only thing I couldn’t find was a cheese grater for our pizza night! lol The kitchen is well stocked and there are even spices and oils if you happen to forget yours. The bathrooms were stocked with towels and wash clothes. They also provided nice beach towels to take across the road to the beach. The water is shallow and perfect for the little one to wade around. He did enjoy jumping through the lily pads though and got into the muck a time or two. But he loved the squishy feeling between his toes! We enjoyed kayaking around the lake and learned from the friendly neighbor that it was an old logging lake. There were many neat stumps in the water to see. My brother rode the provided bike around the area and explored a bit. There were many sizes of bikes, life jackets and water shoes provided. They also had toys, books and games to keep all ages occupied. Nate met us there and provided a tour and chatted with us for a bit. Loved all the animal mounts around the house. It was very cool to see. Would definitely return. It was a beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Getaway

We had a fantastic time staying here. The home was clean and spacious. Meals were shared, plenty of games were played all surrounded by nature. Nate met us, showed us around and made us feel so welcome....thank you! We were also able to go for bike rides, some kayaking and even some fishing. We had a great time!! Thank you so much for your hospitality!! Thank Marv for us also, he gave us some great ideas and advice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cleanest place we ever stayed

This place is peaceful, interesting because of all the different birds so great for bird photography, clean as a whistle, well supplied with anything you may need, and wonderful with supplied kayaks. We took tubes which were perfect for this lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Getaway

Our stay at this adorable cabin on Tallman Lake was awesome. Very clean and well maintained property located directly across the street from the lake. Did a lot of kayaking, fishing and bird watching as well as trips to Ludington, Pentwater and Manistee. Wonderful place to stay! Would stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele K.

Liked: Cleanliness

So peaceful!

Beautiful location on a good sized inland lake. Super peaceful (other than a few fireworks by neighbors for July 4). Tons of birds in the woods out back & over the lake too. We loved that kayaks were provided on site. The family stays at this location, so it's very well stocked with first aid type stuff, kitchen basics/spices. Property is on a well so note you'll need to buy your drinking water. The owners met us at check in to show us around - great to meet them & they are very nice people, but would have been helpful if they had communicated that in advance. I would have felt bad if we arrived late. There was a note left to not use the jacuzzi - bit disappointing. Overall great and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Memories

The water was not fit for letting the kids get in it, but we had fun kayaking and sitting on the beach watching the kids play in the sand. Beach campfires were so relaxing and what a view. Saw an osprey, loon and lots of birds and squirrels along with a lone turkey. Very homey place and the hosts thoughtfully provided everything we needed, including holiday decor!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful beautiful lake

The property sits on Lake Tallman with its own beach & pier. Beautiful clean lake. House was spotless. Had a ton of games & books for the kids. A ton of outdoor games & stuff to keep the kids busy! Beautiful house & beautiful owners. Thank you for sharing with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

mary jo w., Bay City, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation with friends

We spent 6 days at the house on Tallman Lake. We enjoyed watching the various kinds of birds around the property as well as the eagles we spotted. The house was very clean and well stocked with everything you could need. We enjoyed the beautiful landscape too. Nate was quick to respond to any of our needs/concerns. The weather was hot and the air conditioner went out and Nate had someone there quickly to fix it. Whew!! The lake level is down and the sand was mushy walking to the water as well as in the water so we didn’t swim. I know there’s not much the property owner can do about that but just wanted to make aware. Overall we had a great time. We visited the casino in manistee one day and the VFW in Custer one day. We ate a couple of suppers at Riley’s Rendezvous on US 10 in Walhalla and the food was very good. Thanks Nate for sharing your cottage with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacation Spot

I stayed at the property with my wife and two kids (3 & 9mo). Nate was a great host and the property was filled with activities for the young ones. The beach was great, and we loved using the kayaks and the firepit. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice relaxing spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

Loved the stay! So many great activities on the property like bikes, kayaks, games, a bonfire pit, binoculars for bird watching, a grill and all the supplies to whip up a good meal. The area is close to many stores and ludington is a nice small town with lots to see as well. We felt welcome and very relaxed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Man’s Cottage

The short man’s cottage at Tallman Lake was just as advertised; clean, comfortable, quiet, and plenty of room to spread out for our party of 10. This was a quick trip to the area but would definitely book with Nate & Brenda again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Extended weekend family getaway

Nate and Brenda were very friendly and welcoming. The location was very beautiful and peaceful. Their cottage home was very warm and inviting also kid friendly which was very nice seeing as we have three young grandsons. Nice fire pit for having a little bonfire and s’mores with the family. Also sand and water for our grandsons to play in. We really enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time visitors to Michigan

While in Michigan, we wanted to experience a quiet lakeside cabin. The family had a great time kayaking on the lake and fishing from the boat, as an added bonus got to watch a bald eagle fly around us! Enjoyed the deck for morning coffee, was even able to watch a crane catch his breakfast! Was a great trip, thanks for sharing a part of Michigan with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mircea O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Very well stoked property. Plenty of things to do from biking, kayaking and many other things. We have enjoyed our stay. Many thanks to the owner for coming to meet us and guide us throught the property Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family at the lake

Our grandchildren and our adult kids had a great time in the water with kayaks and float tube. Son and grandsons caught some nice fish. The cottage was comfortable and well supplied. The owners thought of everything to make our stay nice
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

Perfect for fishing off the dock and playing in the sand with the littles! Clean and super friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short family getaway

We found this property when searching for a place to fit 7 of us to attend a near by family reunion in Ludington. It was a quick/easy 20 min drive to Ludington area. The house had everything that we needed. The kids enjoyed having access to a lake across the street with use of boats and kayaks. The area was nice and quiet. The beds were comfy for everyone and there was plenty of space for us to spread out. We would definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Constantine

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Everything went very smoothly with owner. They promptly responded when I messaged him. House had every thing we needed. Enjoyed mornings sipping coffee on the porch watching the wildlife.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Carol K., Fraser, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Family Vacation

Rental as advertised. Spacious and clean. Plenty of room in kitchen for our family of cooks. Attached covered porch a favorite and other porch area with picnic table perfect. Our weather was great which allowed us to eat outside every day. Lake level not great but kids had fun on beach. Nate and Brenda are great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally, Muncie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters trip at shortman's cottage

The house was amazing, & the view was wonderful. Just not enough time to spend at the house. Everything was clean, Nate & Brenda were great hosts. The yard was also very well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We enjoyed our stay at the short man's cottage. We plan on returning next summer. Great quiet place to slow down daily routine and watch the kids play and relax!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home on a beautiful lake

I brought my 2 nieces and 1 nephew on a 3 night mini-vacation and this was a perfect place for us. The house was comfortable, everyone slept well and we had everything we needed, though the kids were disappointed that there wasn't a DVD player. We enjoyed our meals on the porch and some time in the lake, plus time in Ludington, which isn't too far away. We saw lots of wildlife visiting the bird feeders and in the lake, including the emergence of 100s of baby toads! Overall, a very successful and relaxing trip. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fisherman’s Paradise

Wonderful fishing lake to spend a weekend away at. Had kayaks we could take out which was very enjoyable. Could’ve used nicer/bigger beds… something for the future. Otherwise, Nate was a very gracious host and we had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021