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Perfect for large groups of family and friends!

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A dock with a boat, a grassy area with trees, and outdoor seating.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of the surrounding forest.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a wooden dining table with bar stools.
A sandy beach with several folding chairs and a wooden bench facing a calm lake.
A cozy log cabin interior with wicker furniture, a dining table, and large windows offering a view of the backyard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Higgins Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Roscommon, MI
  • Place, Higgins Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Scotch Pine Road End Public Leisure Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1 - Main floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Bunk Room

2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom near main floor BR

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom near mud room

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom off living room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Roscommon

Located in Roscommon, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Gerrish Township Community Park Marina and The Fox Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Higgins Lake State Park and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, water skiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.
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Roscommon, MI

What's nearby

  • Higgins Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Scotch Pine Road End Public Leisure Area - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Houghton Lake - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Au Sable River - 26 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 29 min drive - 44.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cut River Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Northshore Lounge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Country Corner Partystore and Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Dollar Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Landmark Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect for large groups of family and friends! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Perfect for large groups of family and friends!?

As of Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect for large groups of family and friends! on Jul 17, 2027 start from $1,508, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect for large groups of family and friends!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect for large groups of family and friends!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect for large groups of family and friends! located?

This family-friendly Roscommon vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Higgins Lake and Scotch Pine Road End Public Leisure Area. Gerrish Township Community Park Marina and South Higgins Lake State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property inside and out that worked perfectly for our extended family! Highly recommend and a rare find for a larger group on Higgins Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2026
Thanks so much CJ. I am so glad you and your family enjoyed yourselves!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 3 generations family vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second year at this property! Another great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
By far, the best possible fit for our big family. We love the coziness of this family home, including all the nooks & crannies perfect for a multi-generational group.
Birthday Party!
Puzzle time on the porch.
Lazy summer day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 29, 2025
Gary and Sue - we are so glad you had another wonderful week at Higgins with your family. It makes us so happy to share our place with you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location on an amazing lake!

We had an amazing week on this gorgeous lake. Excellent fishing, tubing, and swimming. More than enough space to accommodate our large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for families with young kids

Wonderful cottage with rich family history situated on large property and outstanding waterfront for young children. Owner was very responsive to all our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2022
Thanks Tom! It was great having your family stay at our cottage. I'm so glad you had such a nice time. Thanks for taking such great care of the place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Higgins Lake

Absolutely perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2023
Thank you so much Sue! We are so happy your family enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Location

This house has the perfect location on Higgins Lake! We had a great time boating and fishing off the dock. The pictures don't do this house justice and it was a perfect spot for our large group getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2021
Eric - so glad you and the rest of your group enjoyed your stay! Katie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This large cottage was exactly what we needed for our family vacation. It truly is the perfect place to relax and escape. We loved the spacious gathering areas where everyone could come together for activities and games, as well as the cozy spaces for reading a book, having great conversations, or simply enjoying a little peace and quiet. It was also wonderful for everyone to have their own bedroom! I can’t say enough about how much all four generations of our family enjoyed our week here.Some of our favorite things were the cottage’s history, the beautiful sunrises, the covered porch, the fire pit, the hammock, multiple refrigerators, the well-stocked kitchen, the large dining table that comfortably seated everyone, ample parking, kayaks, boating, the shallow area that was perfect for kids to swim, the on-site boat mooring, and so much more.If you are vacationing here in the summer, don’t let the lack of air conditioning scare you away. The house has plenty of windows that let in the shady summer breeze, which can actually be quite cool in the mornings and evenings.Communication was wonderful. I reached out with questions and requests along the way and Katie was quick to respond and was very accommodating with our large group!Thanks for having us, Katie! We are so grateful to have stayed in this treasure. We hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2026
Julie - you are so wonderful to take the time to leave such a wonderful review. Sounds like you enjoyed our cottage in the same ways our family does. So glad it was such a wonderful visit and that you and your family made such lovely memories.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had agreat stay. The place fit our needs really well. Would have enjoyed air conditioning, and a bathroom upstairs. Everything else was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2024
Sallie, I am so glad you and your family enjoyed your time at our cottage. I agree...an upstairs bathroom would be a fantastic addition...maybe someday :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome family vacation

Warm family cottage that is ideal for large family vacations! Water front is great for kids with sandy bottom and shallow for some distance off shore. Owner was great to work with and responsive to all communications.Higgins Lake is one of the best in the state with really clear water and sand bars to hang out at.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2023
Tom, It was such a pleasure to have your family return this year. Thank you again for being so kind to our cottage. Glad you had a wonderful trip. Katie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

This property was more beautiful than expected. We couldn’t be more appreciative of the opportunity to stay here. The owners made everything extremely easy and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2022
Thank you Jennifer! We love sharing our place to folks who appreciate it for all the reasons we do. So glad you had a great visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderful. Only negative thing is lack of air conditioning. Otherwise it was totally as expected and more
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy House

This was our second stay at the property, the upgrades in the kitchen and primary suite were amazing. As usual the amenities like kayaks, fire ring, outdoor seating added to our overall enjoyment of the week. I would recommend any large group looking for a place to stay to give this strong consideration. The owners are amazing in their concern that guests enjoy their stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2024
Thanks Gary and Sue. We were thrilled to host you and your family again. So glad you had a great stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven on Higgins

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this property. The owners thought of absolutely everything wood for fires, every kind cooking accessory or tool you need! We were also happy to be able to use the Weber grill.. our families used the kayaks and fishing boat. We can’t wait to book again for next year! We made great memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2020
Max and Tracy, We are so glad you had a wonderful visit and would love to have you back next summer. Stay well! Katie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Time Was Had By All

Everything was great. Communications with Katie were prompt. The house was so well stocked with everything you would need. We loved having the laundry facilities. We had great meals at the kitchen table and played games almost every night. It was a really wonderful week. We are already planning to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2024
Thanks Patty. It was a pleasure having you and your family stay at our cottage. I'm so glad you made such wonderful memories.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for large groups! There is plenty of space...pictures don’t do it justice!

We’ve rented at Higgins for the last 3 years and this was our favorite! Spacious, clean and a great location. We really like the kitchen table so our group of 16 could eat together. There is a lot of room to gather at the fire pit near the lake and firewood was provided. The owners thought of everything and the welcome basket was a very nice touch. It can’t be easy opening your family cottage to others but we’re so glad they did!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2020
Emily, Thank you for the kind review. We are so happy you enjoyed your time at Higgins! Katie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Lake Vacation

Lake vacation experience for all ages. Enough space for 16 family members. Comfortable home. Plenty of property to play. Lake access right on property. Had a great time swimming, fishing and tubing. Ping pong entertained us during rainy day. Grand kids said it was the “best vacation” so far. They want to come back❤️ Thank you for sharing your lovely home! The Scott Family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2023
Heide - I'm so glad your family had such a wonderful time. It makes us happy when families find the same joy at Higgins Lake that our family does. Thank you for taking such good care of our beloved cottage. Katie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Higgins Lake Get-away

Katie and her family have a beautiful home on Higgins Lake. The lot is huge and the waterfront beautiful. The home was clean, well-stocked, and just as represented in the online pictures. The large kitchen and dining area were great for our group of nine golfers that spent the weekend. And there was more than ample bathroom and bedroom space. The only slight drawback was that there was no bathroom on the second level, but that was not a big workaround. Katie was very attentive and a great host. We would stay at home again should we travel to the area. A great weekend was had by all!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2020
Kim, Thank you for the kind review. We are so happy to hear that you and your friends had a nice stay at our cottage and would be happy to host you again. Best wishes! Katie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacay 2022

This rental was a great experience! Katie, the Property Manager/Owner, was so helpful and always available. I felt like she was a part of our family, even though I never met her! We had such a great time. The kitchen was wonderful because it allowed us to all be together for meals and entertainment. This was also the most beautiful lake we have ever experienced. Our "littles" were able to play in the water by the dock without us worrying about the depth of the water (of course with lifejackets). This was, by far, one of the best vacations we have had as a family! Thank you, Katie, for being so delightful to work with!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2022
Susan, I am so happy your family had such a wonderful time at our cottage. Sounds like you loved it for all the same reasons my family does. That is so nice to hear. Katie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation home!

This house on beautiful Higgins Lake was perfect for our large family. The 7 bedrooms provided adequate sleeping space for the 11 adults and 10 kids in our group, and the kitchen/dining area with a table that seats at least 14 was great for all of the cooking and eating our family does. With lots of little ones, we appreciated the large, grassy yard that separates the house and the beach. The furnishings are older yet comfortable with a “cottage” feel, and it is clear this house is a special place for the owners. While I am admittedly a “clean freak” I do think the house, and the bathrooms and kitchen in particular, could benefit from some deep cleaning but I also understand that the weekly turnover can make this difficult, and it was nothing that took away from the enjoyment we had in all being together. Katie, the owner, was super gracious and responsive in communicating with us and responding quickly to any questions we had. We have stayed at many VRBO properties through the years and our kids said this is one they would definitely like to return to! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2022
Sherry, Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a detailed and helpful review. The feedback is much appreciated and we will use it to improve on our place for future renters. So glad your family had a nice time! Katie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious (Homey & Cozy) Family Space in Beautiful Place.

Our family would definitely return. Higgins Lake was exceptional & this house made the stay special. Communication with owner was easy & prompt. Helpful & kind! Via e-mail Katie answered questions for planning & texted throughout the week. We also spoke on the phone. At all times Katie was helpful & responsive. Kitchen: Very well stocked with all tools, spices, oils, etc. Plenty of pans, glassware, kid stuff, dishes, & serving ware for the whole family. Amazing dining space! The kitchen table was awesome for dinner, drinks, games, & gathering. We made many meals & had tons of fridge space (using garage fridge + beverage fridge in kitchen). Stove left something to be desired, but we heard it is scheduled for repair. The grill was on the smaller side, which was easy to navigate. Despite warm days, the evenings were comfortable with the fans provided in each room. We were nervous about no A/C, but it was not a problem. Nightlights perfect for getting to bathroom downstairs. Notes: - Amazon does not deliver - Instacart does not deliver Stores: - Higgins Lake Market: small selection deli, produce + basic dry goods - RJ’s Best Choice Market (Houghton Lake): Amazing deli! Lots of locally made jams, produce, breads, smoked items. Excellent selection - Uncommonly Good (Roscommon): organic and small company products - The Butcher’s Wife (Roscommon): fun old fashioned candy store, dry goods - The Party Store: booze, snacks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2023
Colleen, Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for bringing attention to many of the great shops in the area. One point to clarify....Amazon does deliver to our cottage...however, grocery delivery from Amazon is currently not available. I'm sorry the stove gave you issues. We are replacing our stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and washer/dryer this week (delivery 8/17). I'm sorry we were unable to get this done prior to your rental. Thanks for being such great guests! Katie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Relaxing Property

Our multi-generational family of 15 gathered from various places across the U.S. for our annual vacation. This property was ideal for a relaxing and spacious getaway. The forested property on an extraordinary lake was both peaceful and gave us many opportunities for memorable activities. We've rented many large VRBO properties over the past decade, but without a doubt, this property was the most well and generously equipped. It was as though someone had been living here up to the minute we arrived. As an example, there were more spices, pots, pans and utensils than we have at our own kitchen at home! The house has a very rustic charm, but is exceptionally well cared for and the pride of ownership shows. The seven bedrooms (6 on the 2nd floor) were great, but having all three bathrooms on the ground floor caused a bit of confusion for the youngest ones in the middle of the night. Lake Higgins has some of the cleanest lake water and shores that we've ever experienced. The fact that the fine sand shallowness of the lake perimeter extends well over 50 yards from shore made the lake experience for our grandkids feel like they were in an exceptionally large swimming pool. Yet, we found the best fishing of the lake 50 yards out from our shore where the lake bed drops off. Kids were thrilled at being able to catch 20 fish each outing. Most were rock bass and too small to keep, but the memories of fishing with success were well worth it. Property owner (Katie) was very responsive to our questions before and during out stay. This is a wonderful property that lets you share in the legacy of the many years that created it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2021
Janet, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review of our cottage. Our cottage means so much to our family and we are so happy to think of multi-generational families, just like ours, enjoying it as much as we do. So glad your trip was so much fun! Apologies to the parents who had to escort their little ones to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Katie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd year in a row for our 3 generation family week in northern Michigan. Great fun swimming, boating, camp fires, bbq dinners.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2026
Rod and Patty, We loved having you and your family return to our cottage. I am glad it was such a wonderful week for you! Katie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spot For a Large Family Get-Together!

We had a great time at the Higgins Lake Cabin! It was clean, spacious and extremely well-stocked in all aspects, with an epic dining/puzzle/game table and plenty of room both inside and out for our multi-generational, extended family gathering. When the weather cooperated, we were enjoying the lake, the huge lawn, & the fire pit; when it didn't, the enormous garage was a perfect place for ping pong & corn hole. Katie was a delight to work with.... helpful, flexible, organized. 10 stars all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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