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3 Bed, 1 Bath home with shared pontoon, 2 seat kayak and lake access nearby.

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Exterior
Games room
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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South Branch, MI
  • Jose Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Secord Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Marlbed Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

3 Bed, 1 Bath home with shared pontoon, 2 seat kayak and lake access nearby.

Lake view three bedroom one bath home with up north décor. The Jose Lake access boat ramp only a few hundred yards away. Home sits on two large lots, has an outdoor firepit and large deck. Rental includes nearby 16' pontoon boat on Jose Lake, it's far from a new pontoon but she does float and can be a lot of fun swimming, fishing or just touring around the lake. (Pontoon access is on odd numbered days of the month, our other home rental ("Grin And Bear It" on VRBO) has even numbered days. The boat is a EXTRA addition BONUS PERK to the house. Nice pontoon boats are available to rent at a local place for $250 a day at Rollways resort.

Master bedroom with queen size memory foam mattress, a smart TV and beautiful view of Huron National Forest.
Bedroom #2 is air conditioned and has queen size memory foam mattress and an antique theme.
Bedroom #3 has twin bunk beds and a Monster Truck theme that kids will love.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Huron-Manistee National Forest. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Jose Lake
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Tim and Nancy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Well behaved pets are allowed and welcome.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
3 Bed 1 Bath with pontoon lake access nearby.
3 Bed 1 Bath With Pontoon 2 Seat Kayak Lake Access Nearby
3 Bed 1 Bath with pontoon 2 seat kayak lake access nearby.

3 Bed, 1 Bath home with shared pontoon, 2 seat kayak and lake access nearby. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

karla m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun

The place is perfect for us. The porch is a perfect place for cards and games. The house is clean. A fun place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Anna R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Peaceful but misleading

Decided to book a cabin last minute for a family vacation with our two kids & two dogs. When arriving to the cabin, it was very quaint and cute. In the kitchen, there was a rule book on the table. The rule book was very organized by category with some information about the area. The first thing I noticed was that the pictures should be updated because there were no swings on the back porch, just a couple of plastic chairs. It’s a charcoal grill, so come prepared. The hosts provided firewood in the sunroom. There’s some cute string lights around the back porch, but the cord stops two feet away from the actual plug so we could not use them. We also found some old coffee grounds left in the coffee maker, so had to clean that out prior to use. There were tons of condiments in the fridge door available for use, although expired. Luckily, we did bring all of our own condiments. This cabin is pet friendly, but pets are not allowed on any furniture. This cabin has a LOT of games. The kids had fun with the air hockey table, but the sunroom is growing a dangerous amount of black mold and it was not safe to be in there. Honestly, the house should not be rented out with issues like that. The *bonus perk* pontoon was a very dirty pontoon floor with plastic chairs, empty twisted tea cans, and definitely a waste of time. The dock that it sits by is broken. Beach access was a complete joke. The local pontoon rental is actually $400 a day, not $250. Overall, we would not stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friendly Community and Peaceful Home

We stayed for 3 nights and had a great weekend! It was the end of our 10 day Michigan vacation, so I got to stay home and do laundry while my husband and son went fishing all day. I enjoyed my quiet day with Netflix and Amazon Prime movies, and they enjoyed the area for fishing. My son LOVED having a piano to play, and he HATED that his mom beat him several times playing air hockey :) Our dog loved the daily walks around the lake. People were so friendly as we walked by. Couldn't have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Game Cabin

Game themed cabin off Jose Lake. Clean and welcoming with seven beds to choose from. We loved exploring the area, but decided Jose Lake was more for fishing than swimming. Maybe we just never found the right beach? Games were fun and it’s close enough to Iargo Springs and Lumberman’s Monument to make visiting easy. Also, not a very far run to Tawas! Host was great, house was great, will stay here again if we’re able! Thanks again! Don and Heather Hart
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The house was fantastic! The whole family had an amazing time there in Michigan! The whole area is in the middle of the woods and it was quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing trip

Great Stay ..... house had fun games (giant chess table) and many streaming services to keep you entertained.... great area near lots of great trails and things to do. Would stay again. Hosts were very friendly and easy to reach. Thanks again for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant Escape

We had a wonderful time in this clean and comfortable home. We were looking for somewhere where we could have some down time, and this was a great option. There were several games and an air hockey table, so that was really fun for our family, and we made a couple quick day trips to Lumberman's Monument (we loved the "Sand Hill") and Iargo Springs. Since we were just looking for a small swim spot where our kids could take a quick dip and play in the sand, nearby Chain Lake was a nice choice (it was a 7 minute drive). Obviously, the charm for this area is that it is not a giant tourist trap with a lot of flashy stuff - Tawas is close by and there are options for things like antique shops and small restaurants nearby and there are large grocery stores etc within 20 minutes if you need something. It was a nice place to stay and get away from everything for a little while.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Slight disappointed, not all the owners fault.

Beautiful area, listing was vague considering what was actually there.. The pontoon isn’t much to look at and the kayaks were full of nasty bugs my girls wouldn’t even touch them. The lake wasn’t in the best shape and we had to go to the complete other side to swim, so we chose to drive to Tawas for their beaches. I get being up north, there’s bugs, however, the mosquitos were so bad it was difficult to even be outside during the day WITH bug spray, let alone at night for a fire. Then speaking of night time, we always go on vacation with our dog and I appreciate homes that allow us to bring him, but he is little and very often timid dog, especially at night, and on 3 separate occasions during the 7days, 6 nights we were there, 3 different, clearly nearby neighbors dogs came wandering into our yard i’m the pitch darkness which totally freaked my already very anxious dog out completely. All in All, If your have a family with kids and are looking for fun activities to do with them during your stay, outside of driving 25 mins to Tawas everyday for the beach.. this probably isn’t what you’re looking for. I wish someone would of wrote a review like this for me before our vacation..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Michigan vacation

The house is a perfect size for the 8 of us that stayed there. We had a great time! They have games onsite and an air hockey game, which the kids loved. Nice place for a family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience

The property was beautiful! Neighborhood was fantastic. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Already planning a return visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sharon Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

South Branch vacation

We thought the beach was closer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of beds and very pleasant stay

Great place and we'll be back next year.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephanie w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Always a hard time to rent a place that takes dogs in the winter time, no problem here :) . Very roomy and warm and cozy place. The owners were very responsive and helpful. Will be renting again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

My husband and I rented this for a short weekend getaway and loved it. The location next to the channel was awesome with the fire pit outside. The place itself was clean and updated. Absolutely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H., Brownsburg

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and beautiful

We had a wonderful time! The cabin was just what we were looking for and we enjoyed every minute! This is a wonderful lake side neighborhood that is quiet and off the beaten path! Tim and Nancy are great people and we appreciated their hospitality! Thanks for letting us enjoy your little piece of paradise!!! Can’t wait to visit again! The Honey’s
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kurt Van

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very cozy, homey feel. Could easily enjoy a quiet family getaway there, we were in the area working. Did not use the watercraft, so can’t comment on that. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S., Berkley, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Jose Lake

Great house. My daughters and I had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffry W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jose lake area is awesome!

The owners Tim and Nancy were around when we arrived, very nice and helpful with info on things. The place is great!! The yard was the kids dream. The whole little community lost its power are last night there but the neighbors across the street were over right away to offer water, etc. very nice people. If your thinking about renting this place just do it. Cannot go wrong.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun place.

Very clean and fun experience, would recommend to other people. A bigger motor on that pontoon would be the cherry on top though 😁. All in all it was a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday getaway

Plenty of things to do near the cabin and such a peaceful relaxing place! Thank you for a great getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

kaitlin v.

Liked: Cleanliness

relaxing stay

The house is very cute! The decorations are truly charming. The owners of the house are extremely quick to respond! They put a lot of time and energy into providing directions and recommendations for guests to ensure a fun stay! The only con to the trip was that when we went to the other property to use the boat for the day, the guests staying there had no idea we were allowed to have the boat that day! It was very awkward trying to explain to them that we got the boat on every other day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Quentin W., Holly, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

jose lake

great time big house good owners
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Deana N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our little getaway trip

We came up here for our wedding anniversary, and it was a wonderful experience. The house was exactly like the pictures and it was easy to find. The only problems we encountered was the pontoon boat that you can use, it’s an older model and it only has a trolling motor. So if the lake is choppy of windy don’t take it out to far or someone will have to tow you back to the docks. Also the house could use some updates, the handrail is missing for the stairs and you really do need one, the light switch for the stairs is at the bottom and not at the top also. So you’re going down stairs in the dark to use the restroom. When we contacted the owners they where very quick to respond and we were told it would be taken care of, so hopefully they do it. But other than those minor things, this little place was a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice private location across the road from the lake, nice deck and fire pit with wood
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021