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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Portage Township, MI
  • Place, Kennedy Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Stuart Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Seney National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Germfask

At this holiday home, you'll be 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Stuart Lake and 4.9 km (3 mi) from Kennedy Lake. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen and a washing machine. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a sofa bed and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Germfask holiday home include Manistique River Roadside Park and Seney National Wildlife Refuge.
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What's nearby

  • Kennedy Lake - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Stuart Lake - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Manistique River Roadside Park - 10 min drive - 12.8 km
  • South Manistique Lake - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive - 14.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tovey's Jolly Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Shipwreck Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tally Ho - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪bryants highbanks restaurant and lounge - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Chamberlain Ole Forest Inn - ‬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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

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
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site 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 all accommodation.

Property is also known as

426699

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake?

The closest beach to The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake is Manistique Boardwalk (44.2 km).

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

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake?

No, The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Taylor Cottage: Most Breath-Taking View On The Lake?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Have stayed here before and will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pam O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kimi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

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