Title: (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK Beachfront cottage for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK ![Outdoor dining - (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK (East Tawas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53420000/53412500/53412429/4aed0544.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK (East Tawas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53420000/53412500/53412429/5115e3c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK (East Tawas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53420000/53412500/53412429/90-7cad4dba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK (East Tawas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53420000/53412500/53412429/14693be6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun loungers - (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK (East Tawas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53420000/53412500/53412429/90-546a27f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK provides a firepit and more. With amenities like a beachfront location and sun loungers, this cottage is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK Timberlane Resorts in East Tawas Fully furnished cottage! A great way to experience Tawas Bay right on the water with sailing, kite boarding, fishing and beautiful sunsets! There is Full service Marina right next door with Jet Ski, Pontoon, and Kayak rentals! All resort renters receive 10% off watercraft rentals at the Marina after booking! Also offered is a Kiteboarding shop also next door offering rentals and lessons! 4 Bedroom 2 Twins, 2 Queens, 1 King, 3 Queen Sleeper Sofas 3 Bathroom Natural Gas Heat/Air Conditioning, Fireplace, Dishwasher White House Beach Access: The White House Cabin can be seen in the yellow circled area on the map image attached in Photos. This cabin has access to both of our red starred beaches, the blue circle indicates our other cabin locations. Please note that a portion of the black shaded area, although sandy and leading to the beach, is occupied currently by some docks and large equipment from the neighboring Marina. Please review our rental agreement when booking for all the information for booking. Refundable Damage/Cleaning Security deposit will be refunded after departure as long as guidelines in our rental agreement are followed. \* Please note this cabin allows a maximum of 2 dogs. The Pet fee when pet is selected charges for only 1 pet. Please let us know if you will be bringing more than one pet, up to 2 pets is allowed for a $15.00 fee/pet/night. This extra fee will be added upon request before or after booking. PARKING: \- 3 parking spots \- Please contact us if you plan to have more vehicles to discuss extra vehicle parking \- Please ensure that your vehicle(s) are parked at the cabin you are staying at, and be kind to not park in front of another cabin's view of the beach/water if possible. \- REMEMBER: Our Cabins are on the beach, and some areas of our lot are sandy and can sometimes make it difficult for small or lower cars to park in some locations. If you have any concerns or difficulty upon arrival, please contact us for assistance. VRBO CANCELLATION POLICY: (will be honored for all VRBO Bookings) BOOKINGS - DAY AFTER LABOR DAY, UP TO AND INCLUDING FATHER'S DAY: Refunds (less a $25 cancellation fee per cabin) are only able to be issued in the case that the cabin can be rebooked for the duration of your cancelled reservation. You will be held financially responsible for 100% of your reservation if you cancel at any time. BOOKINGS FOR SUMMER - DAY AFTER FATHER'S DAY, UP TO AND INCLUDING LABOR DAY:\* Refunds (less a $25 cancellation fee per cabin) are only guaranteed to be issued if the cancellation is made before February 1st (of your reservation year). You will be held financially responsible for 100% of your reservation if you cancel after Feb 1st (of your reservation year). We have multiple rentals on this property and in the close vicinity: (all with access to our beach) Oak: 1937768 White House: 1983688 Fir: 1985001 (Make sure to choose the “Fir” Option in the drop down) Elm: 1992368 Hickory: 1984347 Aspen: 1983615 Depine: 1991270 Cedar(No Pets): 1984974 (Make sure to choose the “Cedar” Option in the drop down) Birch: 1985016 (Make sure to choose the “Birch” Option in the drop down) ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake - On the bay - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 2,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103060000/103059000/103058978/b5d5f967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together Oscoda - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=103058978&PinnedHotelID=103058978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87140000/87136300/87136206/aabed5f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful, Private Lakeside Retreat on Beautiful Long Lake Hale - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=87136206&PinnedHotelID=87136206&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102390000/102386700/102386634/0e554f1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy house on the lake with hot tub Greenbush - Hot tub - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 7.0 Good 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=102386634&PinnedHotelID=102386634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112810000/112807300/112807251/5c42f569.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Cottages for Groups- Sleeps up to 40! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage Pets OK (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage Pets OK ## About the area Located in East Tawas, this cottage is on the beach. Tawas Point Lighthouse and Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tawas Point State Park and Lake Huron. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our East Tawas travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/East-Tawas.dx7029) [View more Cottages in East Tawas](https://www.expedia.ca/East-Tawas-Cottages.d7029-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C44.26479%2C-83.43845&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=O3Nv3rZEVKE4QTqTRcNjmyXlt3c=) East Tawas, MI ### What's nearby - Tawas Point State Park \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Tawas Point Lighthouse \- 4 min drive \- 2.2 km - Tawas City Park Beach \- 14 min drive \- 9.4 km - Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course \- 38 min drive \- 37.6 km - Sage Lake \- 49 min drive \- 58.5 km ### Getting around - Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 82 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive - ‪Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - ‬13 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive - ‪Mango's - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK? ### What time is check-out at (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK? ### Where is (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## (White House Cabin) Serene Lakefront 4 Bedroom Cottage - Pets OK Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 28 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Denise M. Nov 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### October in Tawas House was nice. Good bathrooms. We wish the king sized bed was in one of the first floor bedrooms. We loved being that close to the park! The dog friendly beach was a bonus. ##### Denise M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bethany K. Jun 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Already looking to book for next year This is one of the best properties we’ve ever stayed at! It was great for our large group and had everything we needed. We could walk out of the front door and go fishing and swimming whenever the kiddos wanted. Overall just a really great place! ##### Bethany K. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Cathy S. Sep 12, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Yard, "beach" not good! House was very nice. Location was near State Park and nice streets to walk to was good. Near downtown Tawas a plus. ##### Cathy S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren S. Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Loved it very big and clean ##### Lauren S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie D., Chelsea Aug 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful sunsets Lovely cabin that roomily fit all eight adults. We used the small dining table for a jigsaw puzzle area and all ate at the larger dining room table. Location is walkable to the state park and lighthouse. We rented kayaks from the marine shop next door. Comfortable beds and clean bathrooms. Kitchen has dishes and most basics but could use a baking sheet or two. We brought our own crockpot. We had a great stay. ##### Bonnie D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Trisha L. Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Nice Stay We had a wonderful visit to East Tawas. The physical location of this house is great - walkable to Tawas Point Park and a quick drive into town. The VRBO property's yard was unkept; the shrubs were overcrowding the front porch and the grass that you had to walk thru to get to the lakeside entrance was quite tall. As stated in the listing, this propery is nextdoor to a marina, but it appears to share the property with the marina - there was a lot of marina equipment in piles on both sides of the property. Once you get past all that tho, the view of the bay is quite beautiful and we did get a huge flock of geese each night that came to visit the yard, which was incredible to watch. Inside the house is clean, and cared for. The bedrooms were large and the beds were comfortable. There were plenty of towels provided, and the kitchen supplies were adequate. There were no food staples - salt, pepper, cooking oil, etc at the property, and the outdoor grill grates were pretty rusty looking, so plan accordingly if you will be cooking. Overall a nice stay. ##### Trisha L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Antoinette A. Jun 18, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Nice House Inside, Tons of Room The inside of the house was nice with plenty of room for me and my three adult children to spread out and we enjoyed our stay.....inside! However the outside of the house was less than desirable. The shrubs were overgrown over the side porch and on the lake side obscuring the view of the lake from the deck. We were very conscientious about picking up after our dog, however, the backyard was covered with goose droppings. Although we had hoped to enjoy time at the beach, unfortunately (or fortunately) the weather didn't cooperate. We were forewarned about the marina equipment occupying part of the sandy path to the beach but we were surprised to see big tractors on the beach and directly in front of the house working on the rickety dock. I chose this house for the "serene lakefront" location but it felt a bit like we in a construction site. Needless to say we spend most of our time in the house or in town, but overall we enjoyed our time inside the very comfortable house. I'm sure when the marina construction is done and the yard is given some TLC it will be beautiful! ##### Antoinette A. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn M. Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We loved everything and it is perfect for big families ##### Dawn M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Niki F. Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lakeside getaway We stayed at The Whitehouse and had a wonderful time. It was still early in the season so we didn't have to contend with traffic or lots of tourists. We had the marina to ourselves and enjoyed every moment. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/39437cd4-acb9-499b-b633-105f81887350-1749161598650.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3bd6e0a0-512f-4e5a-b2f2-1dba5f172998-1749161598511.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Niki F. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine P. Apr 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We enjoyed our stay Very nice place ##### Catherine P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Earl L. Nov 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family reunion Thanksgiving in Tawas Wonderful time by all. Thank you ##### Earl L. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caitlin R. May 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay near Tawas point state park Great sized house for our group of 6 and suited our needs of being close to tawas state park for the birding very well! I gave 4 stars on check in and communication because we had a hard time getting into the house and I couldn’t get ahold of anyone for some time but once we got in, was all smooth sailing! ##### Caitlin R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. Sep 23, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lots of room Large house! Could use a few updates inside and out. Overallvery nice stay.a very nice stay ##### Susan H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katelyn G. Feb 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So spacious! Girl's weekend The house was great. So much space and beautiful setting. Was just what we needed. ##### Katelyn G. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison C. Jun 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved the house! The house is BEAUTIFUL, clean and had everything that it stated it would have provided! We will definitely be thinking about making another trip to Michigan and will stay here again! ##### Allison C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas Y. Aug 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Senior partners Our stay was very enjoyable and the place had a beautiful view of the sunset. We were very pleased with everything at the house and all of the beautiful antiques and stuff in the house. Thank you. ##### Thomas Y. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lawrence T. Feb 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming interior This house is exactly what we needed for a nice winter weekend getaway. Thinking about renting this house during the summer. There is a lot more square footage in this house than I expected. Very spacious. Seems like it would be a great house to use with a boat during the summer time. ##### Lawrence T. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Gail S. Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Location, listing accuracy This is a very old house that has been very nicely renovated on the inside with very excellent fixtures and decor. The inside is quite large and would be perfect for a large group. All bathrooms are on the main floor; no bathroom on the second level. The cleanliness was outstanding. The exterior of the house looks ramshackle. We weren’t sure it was the correct house. No address numbers or name posted and so so diskempt. The house is badly in need of renovation on the outside, including badly overgrown shrubbery, rotting steps and deck, and mostly sand for a yard, not the grass shown in the photos. The house is not “serene” as described. It is encircled by Jerry’s Marina and sits right on the edge of the marina parking lot. Each morning trucks pulled in and parked right next to the bedroom windows. So loud. Our view from the other side of the house out the dining room windows was old docks stacked high into the air and covered at least a block of the lot. The view from the front of the house was toward Lake Huron but you couldn’t really see it. There is a small body of water directly in front of the house where the marina parks their pontoon and other boat rentals as well as wave runners which are pulled up onto the lot. The shrubbery also blocks a lot of the view. The marina, however, is convenient for ice, snacks, firewood and ice cream as their store is only a few feet away. There is no laundry in the house although posted. Good location so close to state park and town. ![View from dining room](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/20784569-9355-4371-9a45-6756f1cca7aa-1752264144265.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![View to Lake Huron](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e2d65074-857b-4a38-a5c8-6a497a316bbb-1752264143740.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Gail S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue D. Sep 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Slice of heaven The perfect location on Tawas Bay. Great beach. House has just about everything you need to cook. Beds are very comfy. Host is wonderful to work with. ##### Sue D. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. Jul 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything you need for a fantastic vacation This property met all of our needs for our family vacation! The property was well maintained and clean. Everything we needed to prepare meals was available. There was adequate lawn space for games and the beach area was really nice. The location is ideal, close to downtown but also great for walks to the lighthouse!! We will definitely be back!! ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen H. Apr 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend in East Tawas We love the spaciousness of the house. There is plenty of room for those that want to watch movies, playing games, puzzles, and a big dining room table. The weather was too cold to be outside but there’s a deck and two picnic tables, that we hope to take advantage of next year. We will go a little bit later in the year. The only downside is the marina is on both sides of the house. But it is not overly loud while we were there. It’s very convenient for those who would like to rent a pontoon or JetSki’s. ##### Karen H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael W. Nov 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Get Away The GPS took us to the wrong address but we were able to find it with the map. Everything worked out as the instruction outlined. The 4 BR 3 Ba home was perfect for our group. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. The Smart TV allowed us to sign in and stream our choice of movies. Lots of table space to gather for meals and a wonderful view of the bay from the back room. Our Family Thanksgiving get away workeded out great. ##### Michael W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle T. Sep 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Getaway I rented this house with my husband, sister, and parents for a long weekend getaway. It was a perfect house to rent for us and we were all pleased with the accommodations. The house was clean and organized. The Kitchen was well stocked for our cooking needs, there was plenty of space to eat and relax both in and outside. The bedrooms were set up nice and had lots of room. The beds were comfortable and a great touch is a fuzzy/comfort blanket at the bottom of each bed. It is in an unusual location being on the marina property, but we had plenty of privacy. We will be back. ##### Michelle T. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcel F. Sep 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful The place is Beautiful and very clean.. Host Terri is awesome.... Breathtaking Sunset. Great Place for Family Bonding. We will back for sure! ##### Marcel F. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leta B. Jul 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun family trip We had 12 in our family here and we all fit. It was nice to get away and have space for everyone. Very clean. ##### Leta B. 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