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Private, Cozy, Quiet on double lot near Beautiful Higgins and Houghton Lakes

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A spacious living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a leather sofa, and a wooden table with various items.
Outdoor dining
Dining
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Roscommon, MI
  • Place, South Higgins Lake State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Private, Cozy, Quiet on double lot near Beautiful Higgins and Houghton Lakes

Higgins Lake was recently voted MSN Real Estate's Top 10 Locations for Boat Owners!

Enjoy this cozy cottage, just a short one mile drive to crystal clear Higgins Lake boat launch.

Our cozy cottage is nestled in a lush, green forest setting, and is one mile from the sixth most beautiful lake in the world, Higgins Lake and just a few miles north of the largest inland lake in Michigan, Houghton Lake. We have local trails to explore for snowmobiles, quads, dirt bikes, ATV's and side by sides just around the corner. Only 4 miles from the 6/7 trail head at the US-127 exit 201 that you can ride to from the driveway. We have a front deck with a gas grill and furniture out back to help you relax and soak up the summer sun! There's a large outdoor table with chairs as well as a picnic table. We have a large double lot with wooded lots on both sides (no close neighbors!) that provide a peaceful private up north setting along with a stone bonfire pit out back for roasting s'mores under the stars. For those rainy days enjoy a game of cards under the cathedral ceiling covered porch out back with a ceiling fan and dimmable LED lights!

Gerrish Twp. park is a local boat launch that is one mile away. It provides docking, boat launch, fishing, picnic area, and much more as you enjoy our Northern Michigan summers. Perch, pike, and trout are among the fish that can be caught in Higgins Lake plus public restrooms and a rinsing station. All is accessible by car.

South State Park and Campground is just 2 miles away which also offers a public beach and boat launch as well as camping.

Local pizza and ice cream from Polar Parlar is less than a mile away as well as Nibbles Ice cream and a fully stocked party store. For more needs theres also a Dollar General.

The cottage sleeps 6 comfortably with option of 8 if double up on the two full beds. We prefer no more than 6 adults, so the 8 would be with a few kids. We've had 3 10 yr old girls sleep in one full bed a few times while there were spare beds available (don't ask me why). A cozy family cottage interior, and offers many amenities to make your stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.

With the cottage being located on the south end of Higgins Lake and conveniently located between US-127 & I-75 trips to Traverse City, Petoskey, Cheboygan and even Mackinaw Island are recommended day trips (each within 1.5 hours drive).

Book your vacation now!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Higgins Lake. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from South Higgins Lake State Park and a few minutes from Higgins Lake
As a guest of Private, Cozy, Quiet on double lot near Beautiful Higgins and Houghton Lakes, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside is fine, please dispose of cigarette butts

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Note from host: Kids LOVE it and parents feel at ease here!

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside is fine, please dispose of cigarette butts

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Private, Cozy, Quiet on double lot near Beautiful Higgins and Houghton Lakes Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean & very cozy. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay! First time using this type service and our experience has made me a believer. Thanks again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl S.

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

Quick stay

We only stayed for one night after golf but it was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Cozy

Was a cozy little home. Great for a weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Very comfortable. Plenty of seating for 4 adults. Worked remotely while there and internet was fast.

Cozy is a great word. Slept great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

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

Nice place for spontaneous cross country ski mini-vacation

Clean, warm (propane fire place was nice touch), overall very comfortable cabin in close proximity to great cross country skiing (North Higgins, South Higgins, Ogemaw).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

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

Higgins Vacation

Great location, they had everything we needed. Michael was excellent and so easy to get in touch with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Cozy Cottage

We had a great stay here. The cottage was clean and well stocked with kitchen supplies. It was only about 20 minutes from 2 of the trail heads we went to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Wedding weekend

Perfect location to the wedding venue. House was cute and clean !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annalyne O.

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

Cute & affordable place to stay!

We were happy to find availability here for July 4-7. Very affordable and plenty of property to enjoy. Nice secluded neighborhood. We brought a trailer with a side-by-side & dirt bike and there was plenty of room to park it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

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

Clean and cosy

Very very very clean. Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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

Amazing place to stay!

We will definitely be back. Communication was clear, environment was clean, beautifully decorated, and homey feeling. My family and I had a great getaway. Thank you so much!💓
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

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

Great property!

Had a fantastic time staying here, loved Higgins Lake and the beach, didn’t even have time to use all the amenities the property has to offer! Can’t wait to come back and make a campfire and s’mores. Perfect for our young family of 5!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

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

Awesome!

This cabin was cute, quaint, clean and inviting! Perfect for our time at Higgins Lake. Would go back and stay again! Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet and Relaxing Getaway

Very quiet and relaxing setting. Very clean and well stocked home. Great location between Higgins and Houghton Lakes. Easy day trips to the U.P. or Traverse City area. Good communication with owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

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

Comfortable, relaxing, and clean!

My sister and I had a great time staying two nights! It was close to where we needed to be, and the neighborhood was quiet. We even saw some deer wandering around on our way in. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

wonderful cabin - clean & comfortable

This cabin was very clean and comfortable, the neighborhood was really quiet. Mike was very quick to respond when we texted with a question. We had a very enjoyable and relaxing stay and would highly recommend this property. Restaurant recommendation: Cut River Grille; the food was excellent as was the wait staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LAwrence C.

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

Very cozy

Great little house with some nice recent additions like a covered back patio with adjustable LED lighting, newer HVAC, good WiFi. Very nice little neighborhood close to the lakes and APV/ snow machine trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Nice week at Lakes Area.

Large windows in LR Kitchen area, comfortable furniture. Master BR good. Good sized back yard fire pit area with lighting.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Cute cabin in the woods

This cozy cabin was perfect for my husband and me to get away from the city for the weekend. It had everything we needed. We really liked that it was on a double lot with lots of trees, so we felt more secluded from the other houses, especially when we had campfires each night. But it's in a great neighborhood, conveniently located between both lakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tammie R.

Very clean and well maintained

The home was very clean and well maintained. Every thing was as advertised. The owner was very prompt corresponding. Would defiantly rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billie Jo P.

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

Mom's Weekend Away

Our group enjoyed a very relaxing weekend away from our husbands and kids. :) The home was clean, secluded, and just right for our group of 4! The beds were very comfortable and the house was well stocked with everything we needed. Check in/out was a breeze. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

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

reconnect 'girls' trip

Mike is quick to respond to all messages. cute 'cabin' - nice to have a comfy chair as well as couch in TV area. extra spices were a nice touch, (but we brought our own). small for as many as it can sleep, if you plan to be inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Long weekend

Property as advertised. Very clean and well maintained. In a neighborhood, but a very private setting. Nice back yard with covered patio with great lighting. Property owner was very accommodating answering any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

David L.

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

Great location for cross country skiing

The location is perfect. It was a struggle keeping the house warm, which we know was due in part to below zero temperatures each night of our stay. The second bedroom is snug with the extra bunks, as noted in the listing but it was still a bit of a shock. Mike's communications at every step of our rental experience was thorough, which is always appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021