Title: Shimmering Shores - Two Lakefront Homes on Lake Huron! Great Family Getaway! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shimmering Shores - Two Lakefront Homes on Lake Huron! Great Family Getaway! Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110430000/110421100/110421070/1a82cdef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110430000/110421100/110421070/c4653055.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110430000/110421100/110421070/c18d6b88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110430000/110421100/110421070/02b8427e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110430000/110421100/110421070/3d88293b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Shimmering Shores - Two Lakefront Homes on Lake Huron! Great Family Getaway! provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 6 bedrooms5 bathrooms3000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Shimmering Shores - Two Lakefront Homes on Lake Huron! Great Family Getaway! This listing actually includes the use of 2 lakefront homes: a large and beautifully-updated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home on the hill up from the beach and also a smaller and more rustic 2-bedroom, 1-bath beach house that is right on the beach on Lake Huron! Great for multiple families or multiple generations to spend time together while still having some personal private space! INTERACTION WITH GUESTS: We have a local property manager that lives in the area and is available to address any issues that may arise. NEIGHBORHOOD: The home is in a high-end residential district along Lake Huron. Most of the homes in the neighborhood are vacation homes for professional families. The home is just 0.3 miles south of where the Au Gres River flows into Lake Huron. The bridge on US-23 that goes over the river, The Singing Bridge, is quite famous and there is a public park at the bridge where the river flows into Lake Huron. The name of the bridge comes from the decking that was in place on the bridge years ago. As cars would go over the bridge, the decking would hum. In the past, the river was also very popular for smelt dipping in the spring. It is a lovely 0.3 mile walk along the Lake Huron beach up to the park and the mouth of the Au Gres River. Just a bit further north is wonderful downtown East Tawas, which is only 11.4 miles north of the property. Downtown East Tawas has a great collection of shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, a marina, and a movie theater. During the summer they close down the main street and have live music on Tuesday nights, which is a lot of fun! We would particularly recommend visiting The Village Chocolatier for chocolates and having breakfast at The Lazy Toaster. The entire area is famous for fishing, boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, and nature viewing and there are a number of different places in the area for these activities. There are also several places in the area that rent out boats, kayaks, and paddleboards for fun on the water if you don't have your own watercraft. GUEST ACCESS: Guests have access to the entirety of both houses, except for an owners' closet in the larger house. The detached garage next to the larger house is also not available for guest usage. THE SPACE: The larger home has been recently updated and is gorgeous inside! It features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms and the two main floor bedrooms each have their own en suite private bathroom! Also, the fourth bedroom is very large and basically has its own living area including a sectional sofa, television, and desk along with the two twin beds. This makes for a great area for kids, teenagers, and/or young adults to hang out! The larger home also includes a main floor stacked washer and dryer, Wi-Fi, streaming television, and a large backyard deck with outdoor dining furniture and a gas grill. In between the two homes is a large backyard lawn, which is great for kids to play on! There is also a basketball hoop at the end of the driveway and basketballs and other outdoor kids toys are available for use. Down basically right on the beach is the older and more rustic beach house. The house is less than 30 feet from the edge of the water! It has a private seawall with stairs going down to the beach and the lake. The beach house has its own full kitchen (just without a dishwasher), dining table, and beds for up to 4 additional people, so it also provides for a great space for a second family, additional family members, and/or teenagers and young adults to hang out. It also has its own beachfront deck, beachfront swing, and fire pit for great bonfires right next to the beach! The lake views from the beach house are fantastic and there is generally a wonderfully cool breeze on the beach. PLEASE DO NOTE THAT THE BEACH HOUSE IS QUITE RUSTIC THOUGH. Not all of the windows go up, some of the screens are damaged, and there is somewhat of a musty smell in the house. Hopefully, this is not a big issue, but, if it is, then we would advise guests to only use the newer, larger, and nicer house on the hill or else book elsewhere. TRANSIT: It is highly recommended that guests have their own means of transportation. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: 1) BEDROOMS: The sixth bedroom (the second bedroom in the smaller beach house) does not have a private door to it. It is open to the rest of the house. 2) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Although we allow up to 14 guests in total, there is a limit of a maximum of 8 adults. Please also note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct. 3) GARAGE: The detached garage next to the larger house is not available for guest usage. 4) AIR CONDITIONING: The two upstairs bedrooms in the larger house both have window A/C units in them. Apart from this, neither of the two homes has air conditioning. (Given the proximity to the cool waters of Lake Huron, this is rarely needed.) 5) PETS: All pets are strictly prohibited. 6) QUIET HOURS: For the sake of the neighborhood, we ask that guests observe outdoor quiet hours from 10:00 PM until 8:00 AM. 7) BEACH HOUSE: Please note that the house on the beach is quite rustic. Please see the "SPACE" section for additional details. 8) STUFF FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: As shown in the photos, there is a crib, pack and play, high chair, and walker at the house for young children. 8) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not. 9) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Basketball nearby ### 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112770000/112768900/112768898/baf3ac62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Huron Calling - Lakefront Tawas City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=112768898&PinnedHotelID=112768898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107510000/107509800/107509718/7854103e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious coastal farmhouse with modern ammenities on beautiful Lake Huron! 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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 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as a6c203be-7441-45c7-88c9-48d81026bf89 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.13969%2C-83.56863&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Cp8h1Wuu3fazPuxqk-CTmYW0XNk=) Tawas City, MI #### What's nearby - Whitney Township Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Bear Crossings - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles - Huron Breeze Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.0 miles - Arenac County Historical Museum - 15 min drive - 12.1 miles - Tawas Point Lighthouse - 35 min drive - 19.6 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Pointe Produce - ‬7 min drive - ‪Northwoods Steakhouse - ‬2 min drive - ‪Gene's Drydock Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Singing Bridge Grocery - ‬6 min walk - ‪Hippies - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shimmering Shores - Two Lakefront Homes on Lake Huron! Great Family Getaway! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Shimmering Shores - Two Lakefront Homes on Lake Huron! Great Family Getaway!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Shimmering Shores - Two Lakefront Homes on Lake Huron! Great Family Getaway!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Shimmering Shores - Two Lakefront Homes on Lake Huron! Great Family Getaway! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Tawas City holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Huron and Whitney Township Park. Northport Marine and Huron Breeze Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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