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

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View from front of cottage. Cannot see the large yard or woods on both sides.
Lots of parking for boat, snowmobiles and vehicles. Lawn ok as last resort.
Front deck with weber gas grill. Bring some tunes, this is a happy place!!
New back porch with LED Lights and fan! Great place to enjoy the private Yard!
Picnics and bonfires

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Roscommon, MI
  • South Higgins Lake State Park
    4 min drive
  • Houghton Lake
    9 min drive
  • North Higgins Lake State Park
    19 min drive
  • Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
    13 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Spare Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

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!

Property manager

Mike Christian
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids LOVE it and parents feel at ease here!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Roscommon

Roscommon is home to this holiday home. Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tisdale Triangle Pathway and White Deer Country Club. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hunting nearby.
Map
Roscommon, MI

What's nearby

  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 4 min drive
  • Houghton Lake - 9 min drive
  • North Higgins Lake State Park - 19 min drive
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 26 min drive
  • Au Sable River - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nibbles - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Northshore Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cut River Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Four Seasons Party Store - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, Cozy, Quiet on double lot near Beautiful Higgins and Houghton Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private, Cozy, Quiet on double lot near Beautiful Higgins and Houghton Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, Cozy, Quiet on double lot near Beautiful Higgins and Houghton Lakes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private, Cozy, Quiet on double lot near Beautiful Higgins and Houghton Lakes located?

Situated in Roscommon, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from South Higgins Lake State Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Houghton Lake. Tisdale Triangle Pathway and Huron-Manistee National Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P., Lapeer, MI

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A., Gaylord

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Forest feeling on a paved road
Rode the motorcycles up for the firefighter memorial. Definitely enjoyed the feeling of seclusion while still being minutes from everything we needed. Home was exactly as listed. I intend to book every year from here on out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Spencer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Feeling Used for updates
No problems with the overall stay. Enjoyed our family summer vacation in a house that boasts how family friendly it is. We had been very accomadating in working with the owner due to the well pump having issues and being rather loud. We auctually waited around one of the days while the repair guys came and fixed it. We came home after cleaning the house, completing all check out procedures, and putting an end to our vacation. Fast forward a week and a half and i recieved a message from the owner stating they could not find 10 knives! Now at this point how many people stayed there and what was done with the knives was beyond me. They ended up finding,the knives where someone else misplaced them and that was that. Last night i recieved an email stating that the insurance i luckily bought was being used for preperty damage at a place we stayed at a month ago! I was never told anything about property damage when the owner contacted me about the knives which leaves me to believe they are not being honest. The complaint was made about blinds and carpet. While we were there one of the very old blind things on the sliding door came off. Is this the 500 dollar blinds they are replacing? The carpet had no issues they are claming 4000 damage!!!!! My trust in what this owner is doing is lost and we will not be going back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

nicole w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.so close to Higgins Lake. We had a great time.
Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John A., Hastings, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, comfortable, and quiet cottage in the woods
We stayed here for a weekend trip to attend a wedding at the nearby Inn at Higgins. The place was very close to the wedding venue which was perfect. The house was clean and properly equipped for our short stay. The checkin process was completely painless and all communications with the host were promptly responded to. We didn't get a chance to use it, but there is a nice outdoor area with fire pit. You are next to other homes but quite a bit of space between houses and during our stay I think we only saw one other person - so very quiet. The wildlife in the yard was fun to watch - probably heard/saw 5 or 6 woodpeckers while having my morning coffee. We also saw a variety of other birds, chipmunks, rabbits, and squirrel around the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esther C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Certainly Cozy
We wanted a place to getaway for a couple days just to relax. Great for that. Beautiful setting, very quiet, comfortable furniture and beds, well equipped kitchen. The back yard looked great for a different time if year. We had pouring cold rain. Mike was pleasant responsive to all my questions. I wish it had bathtub but other than that, great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raynelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific Location!
Thank you for being a fantastic host Mike! House is great, location to trails were awesome. The house is well stocked with everything you need. We loved the area and were able to take trails to both lakes on our ORV. Bring peanuts, the squirrels on the front deck are hilarious! :) Steve and Ray
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice weekend!
The property is as described. Good location. Can't wait to come back in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place
Nice place, second time using for overflow from family cabin on Higgins lake. Great property overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Clean, everything was what it said it was. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet
Very well kept home, easy to find and nicely located for Higgins and Marl lake. Probably even better when you aren’t there to work. :) Great place overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Property as described, convenient location, all the comforts of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mike Christian

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We are a family of 4. Wife, Husband, 10yr old Daughter and 21yr old son (that doesn't come up much, go figure). We are a non smoking family that enjoys a clean home, watching movies, snowmobiling, boating and bonfires out back. This is our paradise.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property as our second home to get away and its been a dream come true for us. In the last year our jobs changed which forced Mike to work Saturdays and severely limiting our weekends we could visit the cabin. For this reason we decided to share the cabin with others. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with this cabin as soon as we pulled in the driveway. The windows in the front going up to the peak, the landscaping outside, the woods on either side of the cabin that provide more privacy and the quiet neighborhood all added to our love for this property. Being able to snowmobile and ride four wheelers at the local trails plus being so close to two of Michigan's greatest lakes makes this property all the more enjoyable. If you have never been on Higgins Lake which was voted the 6th best lake in the world then you're missing out! The water is crystal clear and reminds us of our numerous trips to the Caribbean. You won't be disappointed!

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