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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Portage Township, MI
  • Kennedy Lake
  • Tee Lake
  • Stuart Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Germfask

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

  • Stuart Lake - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Manistique River Roadside Park - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • East Lake - 37 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • Manistique Boardwalk - 49 min drive - 42.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Tally Ho - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Shipwreck Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chet & Pat's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn - ‬14 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). 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
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

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
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

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.
  • 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, close to Stuart Lake, Kennedy Lake, and South Manistique Lake. You'll also find Tee Lake and Cornell Lake nearby.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the 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.

What do couples enjoy most about The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake?

With a stay at this beachfront vacation home, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each accommodation plus kitchens and lake views in some.

Does The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake have a hot tub?

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 this vacation home?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin!

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

UP Taylor Cottage

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

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

M G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike K., Detroit, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Trisha W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Joyce D., Jonesville, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ice fishing trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Taylor Vottage

Exactly as listed. Great location and better view.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janell H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot to relax

Great spot to home base for trips around the UP. Clean house, everything we needed. Beautiful lake front
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Taylor Cottage

We absolutely loved our stay at the Taylor Cottage.(for the most part- I will explain below) We had 5 adults, 3 kids & an infant with us and it was the perfect size for us. The drive to the Big Spring & the Falls were within reasonable distance. The town of Curtis we were able to find everything we needed! Fishing was not the greatest but the lake was perfect for tubing! The only thing that went wrong was the first night there, we started a small fire. The neighbor decided to come over to tell us we should not be burning while it was windy and dry because she didn’t want her house to burn down. (Yes it was a little windy but nothing out of the ordinary and the ground was not dry- we also have fires all the time at home). We respected the neighbor and put out the fire but I felt that it was uncalled for as it was our vacation and because we paid to stay there, we shouldn’t be visited by neighbors telling us we can’t have a fire. The neighbor made us feel belittled and almost ruined our vacation for us but we decided to look past it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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