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An outdoor patio with a table and chairs overlooking a lake.
A house with a front yard, a small pond, and trees with autumn foliage.
A living room with a view of a lake, a wooden coffee table with books, a gray sofa, and a patterned rug.
A garden with a bear sculpture, a welcome sign, and a house in the background.
A cozy room with two brown armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a lake through large sliding glass doors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Portage Township, MI
  • Place, Manistique Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seney National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Palms Book State Park
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Germfask

This vacation home places you next to Manistique Lake and within a 10-minute drive of Stuart Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a sofa bed, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Manistique Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • South Manistique Lake - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Oswald's Bear Ranch - 56 min drive - 45.7 miles
  • Palms Book State Park - 60 min drive - 60.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Tally Ho - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tovey's Jolly Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Shipwreck Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chamberlain Ole Forest Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪B-Grand Coffee Bar & Cafe - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake

THE TAYLOR COTTAGE



Sit back and enjoy the stunning sunrise while sipping on your freshly brewed coffee while having the best view of the amazing 10,000+ acre, ALL SPORTS, and amazing fishing, Big Manistique Lake! The Cottage includes 3 Beds and 2 full futon beds so bring the whole family and some of your best friends! The start of a family tradition starts with a cozy and loving cottage in the great outdoors of the UP. With just a short drive you can experience the UP’s finest views such as Pictured Rocks, Tahquamenon Falls, and Downtown Curtis! The Taylor Cottage offers many amenities including 2 KAYAKS, outdoor patio furniture, a fire-pit, and a charcoal grill to use during the sunny days of summer! Kids will LOVE swimming in the clean and sandy water around the dock. We encourage guests to bring their boats to enjoy the lake. We hope that we can start your next FAMILY TRADITION here at The Taylor Cottage.





THE SPACE





Bedrooms - 



The Taylor Cottage offers a 3 Bedroom + 1 Spare Bedroom with 2 queen beds, 1 king bed, and 2 full size mattress futons in the spare bedroom. The Masters bedroom offers a lake side view with a sliding door that opens up to the porch and an en suite bathroom and walk-in closet. The house in total has 2 full baths and 1 half bath. 



Kitchen - 



The Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to make a complete meal for the whole family. We have coffee maker for the early morning risers that want to enjoy the sunrise. We even have a pancake griddle and a George Forman grill! 



Family Room -



We hope you can sit back at the end of the night in 1 of our 6 reclining seats in our family room. We do have a handful of games, coloring books, and books stocked in our cottage for people of all ages to have some fun. We do our best to keep furniture and carpeting as clean as we can so we do respectfully ask that our guest try their best as well to keep the place as clean as possible. 



Outdoors - 



Relaxation is the most important at the Taylor Cottage! The sound of the waves while you sit by the shoreline hammock is a must. You can also indulge in some s'mores as you sit around the stone fire-pit. We have lots of chairs that you can use around the fire but we do ask that all chairs are to be put back to their original locations so the nexts guest can enjoy them just as much! Don't forget to bring some fishing poles because Big Manistique lake is known for their fishing (Walleye, Pike, Perch, Bass, and Muskellunge). We do have 1 exterior camera facing the road for insurance purposes. For all the dads that want to show of their grilling skills we have a new charcoal grill ready to cook up some delicious foods.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

426699

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Germfask, just steps from Manistique Lake. You'll also find Stuart Lake and Kennedy Lake within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake a good place to stay for couples?

At this beachfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, a lake view in some house, as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake?

Yes, every house at The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake comes with a porch/lanai and some offer lake views.

The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Have stayed here before and will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jim k.

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

Great cabin!

Clean cabin in central location, great for snowmobiling!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pam O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Taylor Cottage. A comfortable, spacious home on a beautiful lake. Comfortable beds and great furniture in the living room and dining area. Very clean with a lot of amenities. Will was great with answering all of our questions in a timely manner before our trip and also checked in with us upon our arrival to make sure we had everything we needed. Worked out great for snowmobiling and ice fishing. We will definitely be back to stay at the Taylor Cottage again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Taylor Cottage is Outstanding!!The Hosts thought of everything!! Our family enjoyed the spacious house and beautiful lake. Made a couple of day trips but mostly just enjoyed the property. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a family trip. Close to Pictured Rocks! Well appointed and very clean. Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, quiet area, and clean open home made it a wonderful family trip. Within an hour of amazing adventures, no matter what we wanted to do. Thank you for a fantastic experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Great views

Great place to stay and very clean. Rained a couple days on our stay, but except for the fish not biting. It was great. Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

UP Taylor Cottage

Beautiful setting! Everything was just great!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the lake and nice swimming area. Good dock and pontoon lift available to use. It’s a good fishing lake and pontoons can be rented locally for reasonable rates. Well appointed home and very clean. Well stocked kitchen and plenty of games and books for kids and adults. The host is very pleasant and is available to answer any questions quickly. The was our fourth stay and are planning to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn H.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Overall our stay was wonderful! On the days we were not out admiring the area and sights, we would relax at the cabin and hang out. Both the living room and the kitchen had great space and allowed us to have a couple people cook together. Would not say no to another stay here!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Wonderful trip to the UP!

We loved our stay at the Taylor Cottage! The house and property were immaculate and there was plenty of space for everyone. We had a wonderful week of fishing, swimming and kayaking
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob P.

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

Snowmobile trip

Very nice property on good section of the lake. Good amount of privacy, now too far from the trails, and lots of parking room! Very happy with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place. I wish we had more nice days to enjoy the lake, but the lake was beautiful. The kayaks were fun to use for a couple days we could. It took a while for us to get the hang of where all the grocery stores and supplies will be, but by the end of the week we had it down. I hope we can use it again someday. Thank you for letting us use your cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Fantastic place!

We had a great stay and found everything exactly as advertised. The host was very responsive answering questions ahead of our stay. Well stocked kitchen, games, even kayaks. We had our family of four (two teens), my parents and my aunt and uncle and the space was exactly what we needed. Our stay was perfect and we can’t wait to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

M G.

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

Relaxing!

Had a great few days at Taylor cottage. Would definitely come back, peaceful and pretty lake. Central to UP activities. Wish we had caught some fish!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Z.

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

A Relaxing Get Away

Stayed 4 nights to celebrate a special birthday. It was fun and relaxing. The cottage is awesome, so well stocked; they thought of everything! Absolutely would be a wonderful summer place to stay and enjoy the lake and outdoor area. Thanks Taylor Family!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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

A Must Stay for a Getaway

Beautifully located on the lake in a moderately wooded, secluded area. Well maintained and cozy, with ample living space. Thoughtfully staged and stocked with newer linens/towels, games, and movies for all ages. Kitchen equipped with everything you need to prepare onsite meals. They even thought of supplying firewood and cozy outdoor blankets!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William N.

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

Ice fishing trip

Very nice place fishing was slow partly to do with the weather
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trisha W.

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

Beautiful!

Amazing property! Everything we needed was available. Very friendly hosts! Only thing I would say is that around the dock is pretty rocky and full of shells, so it's probably best to have water shoes, especially for kiddos. Absolutely loved the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce D.

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

July 4th Vacation

The property was very comfortable and clean. We had everything we needed. A dock was available for our boat. The house is located central to many different sight seeing spots in Northern Michigan. Great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Super Nice place to stay

Our family booked the Taylor Cottage to enjoy snowmobiling with our family February 2023 - super nice place to stay. Clean, equipped with condiments, basic cooking items, spices, plenty of nice fluffy towels - Comfy beds. The property is a located on the lake with breathtaking views, lots of space for parking (we had 3 cars). We would book this house/location again - We would love to enjoy the Summer water and swimming/firepit/deck. We would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful! We loved the giant yard and spent many hours playing games and enjoying the lake. Check and check out were easy and tons of clear instructions. We loved all the tiny touches - like the soft blankets provided for outdoor use! Kitchen was very well stocked and tons of storage space. Linens and beds are very soft and comfortable. So much storage between closets and dressers! The kids swam and searched for crawfish for hours. The location was good to the major places we wanted to go, but we spent most of our time at the cottage - great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Sunroom with a View

I couldn’t give it a perfect rating because they are in the process of fixing it up. The inside was great. The outside still has some work to be done. I am confident it will have 5 stars soon. I loved this cottage! Morning coffee in the sunroom was my favorite part. The cottage is well equipped and if you have a problem, their response is quick. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn M.

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

Great home away from home!

The Taylor Cottage was the perfect home base during our exploration of the UP. The house was immaculate, had plenty of spacefor the whole family, and was cozy and comfy. The outdoor space was wonderful for morning kayaking as well as evening meals by the lake. The kitchen was super well equipped for cooking all kinds of meals throughout the week. We appreciated the kayaks, having a washer & dryer, and even being able to park our car in the garage. Will was quick to respond to questions, made great suggestions for things to do and places to visit during our trip, and was super helpful and quick to find an alternative when the door keypad didn't work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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