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Higgins Lake Gem - One Of A Kind Lake Front

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Dining Area
Interior
Master Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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Higgins Lake, MI
  • Place, Higgins Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South Higgins Lake State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gerrish Township Community Park Marina
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Higgins Lake Gem - One Of A Kind Lake Front

The house is on Tamarack Ave. on the south east corner. A beautiful Higgins Lake Vacation Home is sitting here for you. This Higgins Lake cottage sleeps up to eight people comfortably and offers all the amenities to make your vacation unforgettable. (With the other houses next to this cottage we can accommodate up to 30 people. See Big House) From the comfort of this accommodation you will be able to enjoy all that Higgins Lake has to offer you. The house has 3 bedrooms, one bedroom upstairs that has a queen bed, one bedroom downstairs with a queen bed, and another bedroom downstairs with a full bed and a bunk bed. The house is about 100 feet off the water with no obstructions or road in front of the house.

This Higgins Lake vacation property offers you the use of very spacious bedrooms and approximately 800 feet of woods behind the house. Take advantage of the kitchen that will make you feel at home with all the essentials you need, including a dishwasher, central air, updated washer & drier and many other amenities. This Michigan vacation rental also boasts a 6 foot deep sandy beach, mooring for a boat, and a ramp to launch a 13 foot or smaller boat, otherwise you can launch at the state park 1 mile east of house. You will have a private dock on the lake with seating and easy access to the lake.

During your stay at our Higgins Lake vacation rental you will also enjoy cable TV, high speed WIFI on the property, central air conditioning and BBQ.

Rentals are from Sat. at 4 pm until sat at 10 am in the summer, except for the week before labor day which is Sat; till Fri. at a reduced rate.

From I-127 take the south Higgins Lake exit, go east 4.5 miles until you go down a hill, then turn left on Bluejay Ave go to tamarack Ave. and turn left, go 100 feet and that is the beginning of my property and the end of Tamarack Ave.

Our Higgins Lake vacation house has everything you need to feel right at home and our destination has just about every activity you could ever want to try with friends and loved ones. So do not wait any longer shoot us an email or a call, we will be happy to accommodate you in this house or one of the other Higgins Lake vacation rentals that we manage. My brother's house (Owner Listing 310228) is available for rent also. Our property is private and surrounded by trees with ample multi car parking.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Run sheets and towels thru washer leave last load in dryer there is a washer and dryer in basement to make that easy.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
All reservations are subject to owner screening and approval before they become final. This will occur within 24 hours of the booking.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 292352
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Roscommon

Located in Roscommon, this vacation home is on the beach. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling.
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Higgins Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Higgins Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gerrish Township Community Park Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Houghton Lake - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Au Sable River - 23 min drive - 36.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Country Corner Partystore and Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Northshore Lounge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cut River Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Four Seasons Party Store - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Higgins Lake Gem - One Of A Kind Lake Front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Higgins Lake Gem - One Of A Kind Lake Front?

As of May 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Higgins Lake Gem - One Of A Kind Lake Front on Jun 6, 2026 start from $447, 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 Higgins Lake Gem - One Of A Kind Lake Front?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Higgins Lake Gem - One Of A Kind Lake Front?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Higgins Lake Gem - One Of A Kind Lake Front located?

Nestled on the beach, this Roscommon vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Higgins Lake and South Higgins Lake State Park. Gerrish Township Community Park Marina and Marl Lake are also within 2 mi (3 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. 59 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family gathering place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2025
Thank you for visiting!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

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

Can’t say enough! What a beautiful property for a family vacation!

Our stay was just perfect! The house, property & lake are exceptional….boating, bbq’g & playing at the beach made for an unforgettable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! This is our second time staying at this families cottages. Will try to book with them next time we stay at Higgins lake. EV charger was a bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael S.

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

Higgins Lake visit

Fun on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had an amazing time. The house was very cozy and able to complete our needs. Thank you for being great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian or Terryl S.

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

Wonderful stay!

This was our second year staying at this Higgins Lake property. Nice spacious, clean house with a beautiful view!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY L.

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

Great vacation

Had a great time granddaughters want to go back Next year Me too
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Michigan Vacation

We loved this property was exactly what we were looking for on our trip to Michigan
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY L.

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

Had a great time,be back next year

Great location. Beach. Lake and House had a great week
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

Lake vacay

Great house! served us well! enough room for all!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

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

Awesome week

Great location. Nice home with plenty of room for our family. We look forward to renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Higgins Lake

Facility was ok
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian or Terryl S.

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

Great vacation!

Loved the location. House was exactly as described. Great view of the lake. Bonus that we were able to rent a pontoon boat for the week. Will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Great vacation!!

Loved it! Beautiful property. Everything is clean and you can tell the house is well taken care of. It was a perfect location for our family. Thank you John for a lovely stay we can’t wait to come back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2021
Thank you for staying, you where a great group, also thanks for leaving the house so nice!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

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

Great week at the lake

We had a great time at this rental on the most beautiful lake in the world. The property was clean and as advertised. It was on a great part of the lake and the owner was very responsive to any needs that arose. Wonderful time; would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Higgins Lake vacation

We love Higgins Lake and staying at this property, which is our third time. The house is always clean, spacious and has a great view of the lake! John and his family are great hosts and very responsive. We can’t wait until our next visit. Thank you very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time at this beautiful property! The cabin gives that rustic feel while providing all the comforts of home. Livingroom and kitchen look out over the lake. Although my kids complained of no TVs in 2 of 3 bedrooms, they quickly found other things to occupy their time, swimming, kayaks and walks in the woods. Hosts John and Kip were kind and anticipated our every need: Solo firepit, wood, Weber grill, extra gas tank, chairs for 8, need I say more. We had a fantastic time and be booking for next year. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Great location!

Only complaint was the beds were not comfy and sprinkler system was a bit of an annoyance but overall it was a great place to stay with plenty of parking for our large family and large home made it very comfortable. Would defnatly do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Family Getaway

This house was perfect for our family of 8. Great location on the lake. Plenty of room for the extended family to come and hang out by the water. The beds were comfortable. Recommend each person bring a blanket, a bedspread is provided. Kitchen was well stocked though we did not cook alot. We hope to be back again for another stay. John was very accessible if we needed anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corin C.

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

Great little spot

This was this years yearly vacation destination. Perfect for our extended family of 9. We did bring a couple air mattresses, but plenty of space upstairs for those. The place was exactly as expected. The lake was great. John was very pleasant. Only complaint would be the sprinklers, a warning of them and timing would have been helpful. Wouldn't have gotten things wet if warned ahead of time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debora G.

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

Clean lake house, friendly owner

We stayed at Higgins Lake for a week, hoping for good sailing weather, and while the weather wasn't great, Higgins is a beautiful lake and the property where we stayed was very nice. Beds are comfortable, lots of seating for watching TV in the evenings. Kayaks are available for the days that are calm. Kitchen is well supplied. There are lots of hand towels, bath towels, and wash cloths. We brought our own sheets and beach towels, but it looked like those were also available. The owner, John, and his extended family live in the next few houses and are very easy to communicate with. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

Peace and tranquility until the wee hours

We enjoy the peace and quiet of the lake until the wee hours of the morning which are party hours for our neighbors. That does get a bit annoying. We had also requested permission to bring our service dogs but did not get a response do did not inquire further but did notice that the neighbors had a dog with them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2022
the neighbors parents visited with a dog for a few hours and it did not go inside, You were a great group, thank you
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great Place to Stay

The house was perfect for our needs. Very comfortable and not over done. And the location was PERFECT. The staff was extremely helpful and totally responsive to our questions. One thing we think may require attention is the top bunk in one of the bedrooms was extremely noisy and we felt may not be safe. The requirement we thought was a little strange regarded laundry. We had to make up our own beds upon arrival, but where the problem arose was that we had to launder all our linens and towels before departure. While there were 2 washers and dryers, the fact that one set was in the basement which contained multiple spiders presented us with a problem that meant we were not able to dry all the laundry. For that we apologize. Thank you for your great home and super hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky J.

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

Wonderful Up North vacation

Cottage had everything we were looking for. Beautiful lake views from the family room, kitchen, and property. Spacious for our size group, 4 adults and 1 child. Nice beach and swimming area for young kids. Gorgeous aqua blue lake with good fishing. Parked our boat at their mooring. Cottages are a little close together, so not a lot of privacy at the beach as neighbors are there too. We didn’t mind because it provided the opportunity for our 4 year to make a friend two cottages over. Would be beneficial for owner to put up curtains on the side of home that faces the neighbors bon fire pit for comfort of added privacy. The upstairs master suite is huge and we really loved having the room to stretch out, easily could add couch and tv there to provide a 2nd family room space. The new hardwood floors are very nice, but a little slippery and we didn’t feel safe to walk around with socks, so just be careful. We enjoyed our stay very much and would rent again. Thanks John!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Fun for the whole family!!

As a child I grew up coming up to Higgins Lake Michigan to visit my grandparents, so I wanted to show my family the same fun I remembered. So we brought our 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Even though we waited to long to book and we went at the end of May beginning of June. We still had the time of our lives. Everyone swam in the water, played at the beach (right in front of the cabin) and went for a boat ride (ask John about boat rentals they were way cheaper than the state park). There was even a park on Market Rd (maybe a mile down the road from the cabin) it was the best park I have ever been to even my grown up children had a blast lol. I had as much fun at this cabin/Lake as I did as a child visiting my grandparents I think my children and grandchildren will now have the memories I had as a child also. Thank you all so very much for the memories. PS my granddaughter who is 5 said they have the BEST swing EVER!!! (It was right outside the cabin)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank you for the great review, I'm glad you had a good time, I try to gibve people the best experience I can, thanks again, John Wagner

About the host

Hosted by John Wagner

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I am a semi retired dentist and love being at Higgins Lake. I have three sons scattered across the country. We all converge back at the Lake during the summer and relive the early years with fond memories.

Why they chose this property

My mother bought this cottage (immediately adjacent to our large family vacation home) in the early 1970's. She immediately transformed the house into a photographers studio. After she died, I remodeled the house to serve as my family's vacation home.

What makes this property unique

The cottage was totally rebuilt in 2006 which included re-insulating the front 450 sq feet of the house updating the kitchen,, tearing down the remainder, and adding on 1200 sq feet. There is also a new foundation under the entire cottage.

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