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Walk to the beach, Updated Higgins Lake Cottage - Summer 2017 now available
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 1,350 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
Overview
Relax at our Higgins Lake Cottage, a stroll away from a lakefront park & beach
***Now accepting reservations for fall weekends and summer 2017. We sell out every year so book your dates early***
Feel free to email us for last minute cancellations as they do occasionally occur.
Set among tall pines and shade trees, our Higgins Lake Cottage is the perfect retreat for relaxation. Although it's been completely updated and is fresh and clean on the inside, we know that it's what's on the outside that will bring you back again and again.
Our cottage is just a stroll away from a sandy beach with a gazebo, playset, grills and bathhouse. Although this is a beautifully maintained public beach, not too many people know about Gerrish Park. In fact, it's not unusual to walk to the beach only to find you're the only one there! Tucked away at the end of a residential road, this local's secret is, in our opinion, the best beach on Higgins Lake.
Guests with children can feel safe knowing that there are no roads to cross to enjoy the beach... just a short walk down a gravel/dirt road. Higgins Lake is also extremely shallow along our shoreline, so parents can safely watch their children swm and play in the water without worry.
Back at our Higgins Lake Cottage and gathered in the family room you'll enjoy the views of a wooded lot, where chances are you'll see an abundance of wildlife, including deer, wild turkey, chipmunks and more. You'll enjoy a three-season room offering views from three walls of windows. We have two bedrooms with queen beds, and a third with two sets of bunk beds. Three couches will fold-out to full beds, if additional sleeping space is needed. The bathroom is completely remodeled, the updated kitchen is fully equipped, and you'll find a grill in the backyard. We also have a washer/dryer, DirectTV satellite, and wireless internet. Outside, take a nap in the hammock, or enjoy time with family and friends around the campfire pit, the perfect place to sit and enjoy a bonfire and s'mores.
*****Availability******
Please call 586-405-2083 to confirm availability
Many fall weekends still available
About Craig Smale
We are originally from Macomb County in southeastern Michigan. We both attended Central Michigan University together, and after six years of dating and graduation from CMU, we married and moved to Macomb, MI. We are both teachers in northern Macomb County. We have two wonderful boys that attend a local elementary school. We like to say that Macomb is where we 'work,' and Higgins Lake is where we 'live.' Because of our unique situation, we are lucky enough to close up our Macomb home after the last day of school, and move up to Higgins Lake every summer.
Craig Smale purchased this cottage in 2012
Why Craig Smale chose Higgins Lake
When Craig was three-years-old, his grandfather began what would become a family tradition: vacations to Higgins Lake. In fact, it all started when his grandfather rented a cottage just down the road from our rental property on Reaves Forest! He later bought his own cottage just a few miles down Higgins Lake Drive, and several of Craig's aunts and uncles have followed in his footsteps over the years. Craig has been able to spend time at Higgins Lake throughout his life, and when Craig brought Stacy up to see Higgins Lake for the first time, she fell in love with it. Stacy had never been 'up north' before, and she'll never forget seeing the beauty of Higgins Lake's Caribbean-blue water surrounded by a tree-lined shoreline for the first time.
It has been our dream to give our children the opportunity to build incredible family memories at Higgins Lake, just as Craig did. In 2006 we purchased a cottage a few steps away from the first place Craig's grandfather rented, and now that our dream has come true, we want to share the “Higgins Lake experience” with others. When the cottage behind ours went up for sale, we knew it was the perfect opportunity to bring more friends and family to Higgins Lake. (...and make sure our kids will always want to return to Higgins Lake!) Over the last year, Craig has completely renovated and updated the property, and it has been decorated with love to give our guests that 'up-north' feeling. We are excited for the chance to have visitors, whether they're our personal friends, or other families looking to create their own Higgins Lake memories.
What makes this cottage unique
Without a doubt, one of the best kept secrets about our Higgins Lake Cottage is its close proximity to Gerrish Park. Here you will find a lakefront park with approximately 400 ft of public beach that offers public swim access, gazebo, picnic areas, grills, restrooms with bath house, vending machines, children’s play equipment, volleyball net, universally accessible boardwalk, tetherball and paved parking. The best part? Not many people know about this park, and it's not unusual to have the entire place to yourself!
Although the cottage itself has been completely remodeled and updated, it still has that 'up north,' Michigan feeling. Its quiet setting, surrounded by tall trees and wildlife, make it the perfect place to get away from busy day-to-day happenings. Relax on a hammock, play cards or board games in the three-season room, or roast s'mores by the bonfire. We know that you will enjoy your time at our cottage and take advantage of the many fun activities the Higgins Lake area has to offer.
Amenities
Roscommon Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1350 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 8
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- Events Allowed
- children welcome ...
- pets not allowed ...
- non smoking only ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Sports & Activities
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet ...
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine
- Wood Stove ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
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combination tub/shower
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Completed remodeled in 2013!
- From the floor to the ceiling, this bathroom was completely remodeled in 2013 and we think it is the cleanest bathroom you'll find in a rental cottage! You'll have plenty of room to take a bath or shower in the new, full-sized tub. Our favorite part of the bathroom? The unique deer antler light fixture! Additionally, we have a brand new deep well so the water pressure is great (tastes great too).
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
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Bedroom 2 -
1 queen
Bunk Room - 4 bunk bed , Two sets of bunk beds to total four twin beds
Master Bedroom - 1 queen
- Newer mattresses throughout with comfortable mattress pads. Our pillows are also protected with zipped covers under pillowcases. After a day of fun in the sun and an evening by the campfire, we know you will have a good night's sleep in our new, clean beds! The bedrooms also have new floors, and are decorated to give you that 'up north' feeling. Closets are available for you to put away your belongings during your stay, as well as dressers. All three bedrooms have televisions, which are connected to DirectTV satellite.
- Books ...
- DVD Player ...
- Games ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television ...
- Toys ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- marina
- restaurants
- zoo
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- fishing
- fly fishing
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- skiing
- snowmobiling
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(17 traveler reviews)
Very nice and great location
Modern but rustic also if that makes any sense. Right next to the lake and very clean
Had a great stay, loved the cottage. Can not wait to come back. Cottage was very clean,.
Comfy cottage close to lake, the owners were great to welcome us mr Craig smale and his family were very good to make our stay wonderful hope to see ya soon. Al&carol
Very nice cottage, walking distance to higgins lake
Host was very welcoming, clean and spacious cottage. We were seven people and we were confortable. Easy check in and check out, good information on things to do around the area.
A couple minor issues such as there were no trash bags and only one roll of toilet paper, but there was a grocery store near by. Aside from that everything was great.
Great little cottage in the woods
The pictures of the cottage look nice online, but I was still surprised how nice and spacious it really was when I got there. This place had everything we needed and then some. It's not far to roscommon either. My family will be going back.
Perfect
The Buckthorn Cottage was the perfect experience. Information and instructions were left and there was no confusion. We really enjoyed our stay.
Just booked our second visit to Higgins Lake!
The family is very excited for our second visit to Higgins Lake this summer. This house was great. I'm very picky about cleanliness and this place was clean. We spent most days at the beach which was never crowded. My daughter caught her first fish off of one of the docks. We grilled dinner at the cottage most nights and had a bonfire.
We had one overcast day (probably a good break from the sun). This turned out to be one of the best days. We found a canoe livery in town and spent a few hours on the Au Sable river. We finished that day with a stop at a restaurant/bar/bowling alley in town and had a great lunch and bowling.
We also rented a boat one day and really enjoyed exploring the lake.
Can't wait to do it all again this summer.
Map
Higgins Lake is widely referred to as the 6th most beautiful lake in the world. If you are a returning visitor to the area then you know why. If you've never experienced it you are sure to be hooked after one visit. The lake is crystal clear with a sandy bottom.
Higgins Lake is a large recreational and fishing lake in Roscommon County, Michigan. The 9,900 acre (40 km²) lake is known for its deep, clear waters and is the 10th largest in Michigan with a shoreline of 21 miles (34 km). It is named after Sylvester Higgins, the first chief of the topographical department of the Michigan Geological Survey. It has a maximum width of 4 miles (6.4 km) and a length of 7 miles (11 km) with a maximum depth of 135 feet (41 m). The mean depth is 44 feet (13 m) and the lake contains almost 20 billion cubic feet (570 million m³) of water. Its retention time is about 12.5 years. The lake's watershed covers 19,000 acres (77 km²). The twin-lobed lake receives half of its water from submerged springs, six percent from incoming streams, and the remainder from direct rainfall and runoff. It drains into Marl Lake by the Cut River which runs into Houghton Lake and eventually to Lake Michigan. A mile north of the lake, water flows into the Lake Huron watershed.
Sportfish in the lake include yellow perch, trout, smelt and pike. Fish are taken both in open water and by ice fishing.
There are two state parks, located on opposite ends of the lake: South Higgins Lake State Park, which has a mile of shoreline, and North Higgins Lake State Park. Both provide public boat launches and camping, and are very popular in the summer months. The south park is older, larger, and more developed. The north park is located on what was once the world's largest seedling nursery, a part of the CCC of the 1930s.
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Rates & Availability
Roscommon Cottage Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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$180
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$225
Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
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$1,000
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| Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $75 |
| Additional Guest Fee | $25 per person per night |
| Damage Deposit | $500 |
Rates are subject to change until confirmed. All stated rates assume occupancy of up to 2 adults and 4 children. Additional occupants will incur a small additional charge. Pets are not permitted. Please contact me directly by email or calling 586-405-2083 before making a payment to confirm availability. Please double check the description of availability dates as our calendar may not be accurate.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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