Beachfront retreat near Huron-Manistee National Forest

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9183 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Beach view

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Fountain, MI

Huron-Manistee National Forest
1 min walk
Pere Marquette River
11 min drive
Big Star Lake
45 min drive
Ludington, MI (LDM)
26 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Escape to the tranquil shores of Fountain, Michigan, where our beachfront 3-bedroom vacation home awaits. Nestled along the stunning Huron-Manistee National Forest, this property offers a serene and picturesque setting for your next getaway.

As a guest, you'll be delighted by the array of amenities that cater to your every need. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, a washing machine and dryer, and a cozy fireplace to unwind after a day of exploration. The fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, and more, allows you to savor delicious home-cooked meals, while the dining table provides the perfect setting for shared meals and conversations.

Step outside and bask in the breathtaking beach views, relax on the porch, or gather around the fire pit for a memorable evening under the stars. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby Huron-Manistee National Forest, where you can immerse yourself in nature and discover endless opportunities for hiking, biking, and wildlife spotting.

Back at the property, you'll find a wealth of entertainment options, including satellite/cable TV, a DVD player with a video library, and a selection of books, games, and toys for both adults and children. Whether you're seeking a relaxing retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this beachfront vacation home in Fountain, Michigan, is the perfect destination to create lasting memories with family and friends.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Huron-Manistee National Forest. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 11 minutes by car from Pere Marquette River

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Nathaniel Dejonge

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach
Beach towels
Beach sunloungers

Ski

Close to skiing

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Spices
Kitchen island
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Dining room
Wood stove

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
Video games
DVD player
Books
Games
Video library

Outdoor areas

Patio
Garden
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit
Dock

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
3 steps to reach property
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping

Things to do

Boating on site
Kayaking on site
Cycling on site
Snowmobiling nearby
Sledging nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Hiking nearby
Ice skating nearby
Fishing nearby
Rafting nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Water-efficient toilets only
Unit size: 1975 sq ft (183 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 deadbolt lock

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

3 Bedroom Beach Home on Tallman Lake

Beachfront retreat near Huron-Manistee National Forest Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie R.

10 Sept 2024

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.

1 Sept 2024

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

Mary H.

3 Aug 2024

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.

20 Jul 2024

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.

13 Jul 2024

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.

7 Jul 2024

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.

1 Jul 2024

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

22 Jun 2024

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.

5 Sept 2023

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.

28 Aug 2023

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.

25 Aug 2023

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.

20 Aug 2023

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.

6 Aug 2023

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.

24 Jul 2023

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.

16 Jul 2023

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.

1 Jul 2023

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.

28 Aug 2022

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

14 Aug 2022

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

7 Aug 2022

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

30 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I loved the privacy.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

17 Jul 2022

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.

12 Jul 2022

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.

1 Jul 2022

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.

7 Sept 2021

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