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Lakefront Cottage on Wiggins Lake

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Dining on the deck! Here’s a great place to eat your meals. (Morning ☀️)
Front room sitting area that overlooks deck/lake. (Photo taken from bunk bed)
Fully remodeled bathroom
String lights give a nice ambiance. Or sit by the fire and listen to the loons.
The view from our brand new 12ft x 10ft sitting area at the end of our dock!  :)

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gladwin, MI
  • Place, Gladwin County Recreation Area
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Soaring Eagle Waterpark
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Front Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Cottage on Wiggins Lake

A cozy cottage with a fantastic waterfront view of Wiggins Lake. You'll be able to take it all in while you're swimming in the lake or enjoying a great view and some shade on the front deck. Maximum occupancy is 4 guests.

The cottage is well maintained, clean, and has all the basic necessities to enjoy your stay on the lake. Please note we have a *no pets* policy as Kathryn is allergic and we also want to protect other guests that are sensitive to pet hair & dander. We purchased this cottage in Aug 2020 and bought new bedding, towels, pillows, glasses, silverware, kitchenware, and more. We refresh them as needed and strive for you to have an amazing time on the lake!

Renovations in July 2025: We increased the size of our dock and added a new 12ft x 10ft sitting area to the end of our dock! Grab some chairs and enjoy some coffee as you watch the sun rise over the lake! Or sit out during sunset and listen to the loons call! You'll have an amazing view of the lake as you take it all in.

Renovations in May 2022: A full remodel of the bedroom and some improvements in the living room. We got a comfy new Queen bed/frame from Denver Mattress (Doctors Choice Elite Euro Plush - since people have asked us!), floating nightstands, ceiling fan, black out curtains, and more. Power on each side of the bed and USB plug in each lamp.

Renovations in May 2021: Full remodel of the bathroom and front room. Included new lights, vanity, sink, mirror, chairs, couch, custom wall planks, several painted walls/ceiling, and a ceiling fan. We also installed new wood floors throughout the cottage too.

For liability & insurance reasons we ask that you stay off the pontoon boat and our neighbor's property/docks. We've got amazing neighbors, but they don't want the liability of unknown guests on their property. Thanks for your understanding! :)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 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
No smoking/vaping inside the house. Outside is ok!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
For liability reasons, please stay off the pontoon boat and refrain from going on the property or docks of our neighbors. Thanks!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2029607vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Gladwin

Located in Gladwin, this cottage is on the waterfront. Gladwin Heights Golf Course and The Merry-Hearted Cidery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gladwin County Recreation Area and Gladwin School Nature Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Gladwin, MI

What's nearby

  • Gladwin County Recreation Area - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Houghton Lake - 42 min drive - 55.9 km
  • Soaring Eagle Waterpark - 50 min drive - 90.8 km
  • Midland Center for the Arts - 50 min drive - 78.7 km
  • Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort - 52 min drive - 93.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mack's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Haus - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage on Wiggins Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Cottage on Wiggins Lake?

As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Cottage on Wiggins Lake on 10 May, 2026 start from S$317, 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 Lakefront Cottage on Wiggins Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage on Wiggins Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage on Wiggins Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage on Wiggins Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Gladwin County Recreation Area and within 3 miles (5 km) of Pratt Lake and Sage Township Park. Sage Township Hall is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the cabin was excellant. Able to fish off the dock, listen to the loons and found our stay very restful. Hosts were very accomadating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

Great cabin!

Great little cabin, easy to find, cleaned and perfect for our needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2022
Hi Tim, It was great to have you at our cottage on Wiggins Lake! You were the perfect guests and we appreciate that you took good care of our place. Come on back and see us anytime! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lars M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but cozy. Perfect for two.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2025
Hi Lars! It was great to have you back a second time and we're glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for taking good care of our place. You're welcome back anytime. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

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

Quiet lakefront

Perfect if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet little cottage on a beautiful lake. Tavis was very responsive to my questions. We stayed a couple of nights during September for a wedding nearby and it was just the quiet getaway we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2025
We're glad you could stay in our cottage on Wiggins Lake and have a spot on the water to relax in between all the wedding fun. Thanks for taking good care of our place and know that you are always welcome here!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great place on the lake

Comfy home on a nice lake, everything you need, quiet hours on the lake were great for fishing and just boating!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2021
Hi Mike/Cheryl, It was a pleasure to have you at our cottage on Wiggins Lake and we're so happy you enjoyed your stay. You were the perfect guests and we look forward to seeing you again in the future! Enjoy the rest of your summer. :) -Tavis & Kathryn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith Z.

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

Relaxing Cottage

We had a wonderful time at this beautifully updated cottage. It's located on a beautiful part of the lake in a very relaxing setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2021
Hi Keith! It was a pleasure to have you at our cottage on Wiggins Lake. Thanks for taking great care of it and we hope to see you again in the future. Have a great summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Wiggins lake

A great house. Always enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Thanks Mike! We always love having you two at our place and we hope to have you back a fourth time next summer! :) You're always welcome here.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

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

Fishing trip

Great stay as always. 2nd booking the house plan on coming back next winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a very nice trip to a very nice little cottage. Everything we needed. Was there an available very pleased
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best thing was the quicknesswith which
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2025
We're glad you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlee Y.

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

Our summer vacation

He had a amazing time relaxing at this cottage! The hosts were amazing and everything was perfect! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a lake house to rent!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
Carlee was super friendly and easy to communicate with. She was at our cottage on Wiggins Lake for a week and took great care of the place. She's the perfect guest and is welcome back anytime. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelique M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage! The hosts (Tavis and Kathryn) were responsive and made sure i had all the information needed for check-in. The cootage was immaculate, which is very important to us.The back yard deck has a perfect view of the lake, very peaceful and serene.Everything we needed for our stay was provided.We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2025
It makes our heart happy knowing that people are able to enjoy the cottage when we’re not able to be up there. Thanks for the kind words and for sharing your experience. We appreciate you taking good care of the place and being the perfect guests. Please know that you are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Wonderful Place, Wonderful time!

The property was just as described - cute, complete and comfortable! Tavis and Katheryn were wonderful hosts. I plan to rent again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Wiggins Lake

Very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage on Wiggins lake Super clean and very cute and relaxing!! The addition of the new dock makes it even more special!! I would definitely return! I miss it already!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2025
Thanks for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the new dock! Our family of 4 always feels sadness when we have to leave so we know the feeling well. Thanks for being the perfect guests and know that you are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

Beautiful!

Truly beautiful and relaxing cottage. So peaceful! Amazing views of Wiggins Lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2022
Kelly was a wonderful guest and took great care of our cottage on Wiggins Lake. You're welcome back here anytime! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Nice little lake getaway

The cottage was lovely for a quick little getaway for my mom and I. The view was beautiful and it was so peaceful - especially in the mornings. All the essentials were available and the owners were very responsive to all of of our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2020
Hi Mary, thank you for staying with us and for a thoughtful review. You and your mom were wonderful guests and you're welcome back here anytime! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie N.

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

Lake-front relaxation

The home was clean, well-stocked, and very comfortable. The location was perfect, and watching loons on the lake was a great bonus. We also enjoyed renting the pontoon boat. This was a wonderful and quiet place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Stay on the Lake

Our stay couldn’t have been better! The hosts were very kind and responsive with any questions we had. The house was cozy, clean, and perfect for our early summer trip. The views of the lake were beautiful and peaceful, morning and night. We hope to be returning soon!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2023
Hi Rebecca, It was our pleasure to have you at our cottage on Wiggins Lake! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and we really appreciate the kind words! You were so easy to communicate with and you took great care of our place. We couldn't ask for more. Come back and see us. You are always welcome here! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Great time

We had a great time at Wiggins lake place was great clean right on the water. Owner always available and quickly responded to any and all questions
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2023
Hi Jon, Thanks for the kind words and for choosing to spend your vacation at our cottage on Wiggins Lake. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Wonderful Cottage

Great view and cool peaceful breezes on a hot weekend topped off with gorgeous mornings enjoying a lakeside coffee. Thanks Tavis and Kathryn for being great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2023
Hi John! We're glad you were able to spend some time by the lake. We were sorry to hear your flight was delayed, but at least you had perfect weather for the rest of your stay! Thanks for taking care of our place. You are welcome back anytime. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

2023 vacation

Beautiful cottage, the bed was outstanding and the lake was beautiful as well. All as all it was a great trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2023
Hi Tom, We’re glad you liked the cottage and the bed! We got a really great bed because good sleep is such an important part of a vacation! (The bed brand and type are in our VRBO listing page since other people have asked after their stay!) Thanks for being easy to communicate with and for taking great care of our place. You are always welcome here. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Anniversary weekend

My husband and I just had a wonderful and relaxing time. The cabin was so cute and clean! The view of the lake was beautiful and there’s a lot of things you can do in the area. We could not have picked a better place to celebrate 30 years of marriage!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

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

Marvelous!!!

We really enjoyed staying at this cute cottage over Wiggins lake. View was amazing. We had all the necessities and immediate attention from the host. We thank you for a delightful stay. Sincerely, Judith
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2025
It was our pleasure to have you at our cottage on Wiggins Lake. We always strive for 5 star reviews and are happy we delivered. You were the perfect guest and we would love to have you back in the future. Thanks!

About the host

Hosted by Tavis Parker

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My friend Josh invited our family up to his house on Wiggins Lake in 2019. We really enjoyed the lake and the people. When his neighbor's cottage went up for sale in 2020, we jumped on the deal. So now we've got a cozy cottage on the lake to enjoy and share with the VRBO community.

We've enjoyed having guests at our cottage over the last 5 years and we've proud to have received all 5-star reviews so far! We will always try to communicate quickly/clearly and do what we can to make your stay enjoyable.

Why they chose this property

The lake is wonderful and the front deck has a fantastic view with 40ft of frontage of Wiggins Lake. Lots of mature trees in the yard provide you with plenty of shade on a hot summer day. Each year we're remodeling parts of the property and turning it into our "coastal cottage"! It should have everything you need to have a great time at the lake. :)

What makes this property unique

- Swimming/fishing right off the end of our 12x10' dock!
- Good size deck overlooking the lake. Has chaise lounge chairs and dining table & chairs
- Mature trees provide excellent shade on deck/yard by lake.
- New owners in Aug 2020. Continuously refreshing and adding new bedding, towels, kitchen stuff, etc..

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