When my wife and I drove from Edwardsville, Illinois up to see our son in Detroit, we wanted to skip the usual Hampton Inn in Auburn Hills and check out a small place out of the city. This cute cottage on the end of a small lake caught our eye and worked out perfectly. Situated at the end of the lake, the cabin is very private, and there are not many people around, even on the weekend.Nestled in "horse country," Whiggsville Lake was tranquil and pretty. A family of large red-eyed wading birds -- like four feet tall or more! -- roamed our yard and the one next door, and the two adults with the small one echoed our family of three this past Father's Day weekend. I also woke up to make coffee and saw an eagle in the tree down by the water before it took flight. There are largemouth bass -- I caught a two-pounder on a trusty purple plastic worm--, rock bass, and bluegill hanging in the lily pads here at the southern end of the lake.The large deck had a big table and umbrella and a very nice grill, so steaks and baked potatoes featured on Sunday. We also did two paddleboat excursions on Sunday, since the wind was not a factor.We hoped to have a more fun alternative to staying in a hotel and this place greatly exceeded expectations.