The Higgins Lake Hideaway - Super Cute and Great Location Only 3 Blocks from Higgins Lake!
The Higgins Lake Hideaway is a super cute traditional woodsy cabin just 3 blocks from beautiful Higgins Lake! The home features 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, 2 living rooms, a kitchen, a dining area, and a separate breakfast table. It sleeps up to 5 adults in the 2 bedrooms. Includes streaming television with Roku. It is "pure northern Michigan" in its traditional northern Michigan woodsy design and provides for a true northern Michigan experience! Great location for outdoor sports as well!
INTERACTION:
We have a local property manager that is available to address any questions or issues as needed.
NEIGHBORHOOD:
The cabin is just 3 blocks from the south shore of Higgins Lake, which is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful lakes in Michigan! The neighborhood is made up mostly of smaller cabins, the vast majority of which are vacation homes. There is a party store (Good Times Party Store) nearby that is only 0.6 miles from the cabin. The village of Higgins Lake is on the west shore of Higgins Lake and is about 5 miles from the cabin. There is bar and grill (Silver Dollar Pub & Grill) in the village. The area is very popular for fishing, ice fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.
Here is some additional information about Higgins Lake from Wikipedia:
"Higgins Lake is a large recreational and fishing lake in Roscommon County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 9,900 acres (4,000 ha) 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 (570×106 m3) of water. Its retention time is about 12.5 years. The lake's watershed covers 19,000 acres (7,700 ha). 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 via the Muskegon River. 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. Higgins Lake is considered a morphometrically oligotrophic lake, meaning that its large size causes it to appear and function as a nutrient-poor lake although it receives a fair amount of nutrients.
The unincorporated community of Higgins Lake is located along the western shores of the lake, and the lake is situated on the boundary between Lyon Township on the west and Gerrish Township on the east.
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 Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s and early 1940s.
Centuries before European settlers came to North America, the Chippewa people called the lake Majinabeesh, which means 'sparkling water'."
GUEST ACCESS:
Guests have access to the entire property, except for a owner storage cabinet and the owner sheds, which are also used for owner storage.
TRANSIT:
It is highly recommended that guests have their own means of transportation.
NOTES: Please note the following:
1) PET POLICY: Up to 1 dog is permitted. More than 1 dog is prohibited and any kind of pet other than dogs are also prohibited. Please make certain to pay the pet fee if bringing a dog.
2) SHOWER: Please note that the shower is quite small as it is only 25" x 27" in size. As such, it may be difficult for larger individuals to use the shower.
3) AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside. Please also note that portable air conditioning units are not permitted for use at the property.
4) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.
5) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.
6) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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About the area
Roscommon
Located in Roscommon, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Gerrish Township Community Park Marina and Houghton Lake Marina 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.
Scotch Pine Road End Public Leisure Area - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Houghton Lake - 8 min drive - 11.5 km
South Higgins Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
Au Sable River - 18 min drive - 34.4 km
Restaurants
The Country Corner Partystore and Pizza - 8 min drive
Silver Dollar Bar - 8 min drive
Northshore Lounge - 12 min drive
Four Seasons Party Store - 18 min drive
Cut River Grille - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Higgins Lake Hideaway - Super Cute and Great Location Only 3 Blocks from Higgins Lake! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Higgins Lake Hideaway - Super Cute and Great Location Only 3 Blocks from Higgins Lake!?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Higgins Lake Hideaway - Super Cute and Great Location Only 3 Blocks from Higgins Lake! on 9 May 2026 start from £46, 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 at The Higgins Lake Hideaway - Super Cute and Great Location Only 3 Blocks from Higgins Lake!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Higgins Lake Hideaway - Super Cute and Great Location Only 3 Blocks from Higgins Lake!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Higgins Lake Hideaway - Super Cute and Great Location Only 3 Blocks from Higgins Lake!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Higgins Lake Hideaway - Super Cute and Great Location Only 3 Blocks from Higgins Lake! located?
Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Higgins Lake and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Scotch Pine Road End Public Leisure Area. Lyon Township Park and Gerrish Township Community Park Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Cabin was tucked away and very clean in a very nice area. Host was communicative and even helped us out when we had left a piece of jewelery behind same day as checkout. 10/10 would book again
Gavin R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2025
Thanks, Gavin! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
A friend of mine from college met me up at Higgins Lake and we had a great time. The cottage provided everything we could possibly need except for a K cup coffee maker cause that wasn’t the only coffee we had but it turns out some coffee was in the freezer so we were all set. The weather was perfect for not having an air conditioner, which I had missed seeing that it did not have air conditioning, but it worked out very well because the outside temperature stayed in the low 70s. We were very comfortable in the cabin and at its location and walking distance to the lake.
Donelle D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
Thanks! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
No doubt the lake was beautiful and very close by. We loved that. But if i have to be honest I was disappointed with the cleanliness of the inside and outside. Coffee pot was dirty, microwave was dirty &, there were a ton of spiderwebs everywhere and the house smelled incredibly musty. The outside trash was overflowing which made me wonder how long it had been since the trash had been picked up.The yard had multiple piles of dog poop and could of used mowing or a little weed whipping at the least.The grill was left uncovered so we didnt dare use it. On the positive side, the bathroom was one of the rooms that was very clean and there were alot of amenities. My cousin and I cleaned the plastic table & chairs found in the far back of the yard and spent most of our ttime sitting on those outside due to the smell of the house. We cleaned like crazy before we left because we were worried new tennants would walk into what we did.Ive been using virbo and renting cabins/cottages for 15 yrs...I will say the place does have great potential but it needs more effort spent on upkeeping the yard and cleanliness. The communication was AWESOME and although this review is not super I still believe with improvements it could be very nice
Cathleen B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2025
Dear Cathleen: Thanks for the detailed and very specific feedback! We will work on addressing the issues that you mention.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sherry O.
14 Jul 2025
Sherry O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Thanks, Sherry! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
About the host
Hosted by Agape Vacation Rentals
We are a team of experienced vacation rental management professionals who manage a rapidly growing portfolio of vacation rental properties throughout all of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. We are based out of Beulah, Michigan, in the northwestern corner of the Lower Peninsula on the beautiful shores of Crystal Lake!
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