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Exterior
Public dock at Samoset Beach only a four minute walk from the cottage!
Our fire pit!
Kayaks and lifejackets are available!
Samoset Park!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Roscommon, MI
  • Place, Higgins Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

-Walk-to-Dock-Higgins Lake-Kayaks-beanbagtoss🏖️🛶🚤

Experience the beauty of pristine Higgins Lake. 10,000 acres of crystal clear spring water and sandy shores. Short 5 minute walk to lake and Samoset Park, beach, and dock from our charming cottage. Spectacular views of both sunrise and sunsets from Samoset. Swim or kayak from the shared public dock. We have 2-3 kayaks for guest use. Several nearby boat launches. Ten minutes from two state parks. One hour from Traverse City. 99 miles to Mackinaw Bridge
*COZY and CLEAN!
*2 bedrooms with 3 queen beds and fold down log futon comfortably sleeps 8 people. *Freshly painted
*New stamped concrete patios!
*Dock nearby
*Fire pit and firewood to get you started
*2-3 Kayaks are provided (with completed waivers) and a Kayak dolly.
*Fresh bath Towels, some toiletries, and bedding are supplied (you will want to bring your own beach towels).
*Lots of board games
* Numerous Outdoor games including Bean Bag toss, yard dice, Ring swing and more!
* Some beach equipment will be available including a wagon.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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
Must produce valid License or state ID within 24 hours of booking or reservation is cancelable.
No long-term rentals… 2 week max stay.
10 PM quiet time.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2607382vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Roscommon

Located in Roscommon, this cottage is 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Roscommon, MI

What's nearby

  • Higgins Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Houghton Lake - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Au Sable River - 19 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Fife Lake - 58 min drive - 73.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Country Corner Partystore and Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Northshore Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cut River Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Four Seasons Party Store - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Silver Dollar Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is -Walk-to-Dock-Higgins Lake-Kayaks-beanbagtoss🏖️🛶🚤 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at -Walk-to-Dock-Higgins Lake-Kayaks-beanbagtoss🏖️🛶🚤?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at -Walk-to-Dock-Higgins Lake-Kayaks-beanbagtoss🏖️🛶🚤?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at -Walk-to-Dock-Higgins Lake-Kayaks-beanbagtoss🏖️🛶🚤?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is -Walk-to-Dock-Higgins Lake-Kayaks-beanbagtoss🏖️🛶🚤 located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Higgins Lake and 1.8 mi (2.9 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy D.

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

Higgins Lake

We had a wonderful time at Higgins Lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Georgia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy to find and very easy check-in. Everything worked well and was easy to find. The storage bin was very helpful and had what we needed to make our beach trip more fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cabin had a great time would love to come back. Very clean and spacious. Had everything we needed to cook breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plenty of firewood and charcoal for us to use and the use of the paddle board was just perfect because we only need one. We brought 2 with us so it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Fun Cottage at Higgins Lake!

The Walk-to-the-dock Cottage was perfect! The property was exactly as described, and better than expected! Plenty of thoughtful touches (we especially enjoyed the mini waffle maker)! Ryan is an excellent host! Very responsive and helpful throughout our vacation. He provided recommendations for local restaurants and boat rental businesses. We loved our stay!
Kayaking on the lake
Walking to Sam-o-set beach
Playing cornhole/bags
Goodbye Cottage photo opportunity
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025
Thank you for the nice review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The true cabin experience!! Absolutely fantastic, very well maintained, clean, comfortable, and a short walk to the water. 3 Kayaks and a paddle board lots of games and beach toys. Absolutely everything you need for a Higgins Lake cabin trip. There are very few Lakes like Higgins Lake for beauty, it's truly amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul U.

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

Reminiscing from being at Higgins Lake decades ago

My wife and I took my mother back to Higgins Lake where she once owned a cabin. Ryan was an excellent host and offered more amenities than we needed. My mother's friend even joined us for the trip to explore the lake. We'd stay there again when we visit that part of the State next.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shana s.

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

A lovely getaway

I have fond memories of summers at Higgins lake and I’m so pleased that it’s still just as wonderful 30 years later. This property was perfect for our family, with tons of thoughtful features throughout. We really appreciated all the lawn games and beach toys for our use. We loved the hammocks and fire pit. The place was clean, cozy and well appointed. We had a blast :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

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

Perfect family cabin

We had a wonderful stay at this special house! Good location, plenty of room, friendly neighborhood too. Owner was very responsive with questions!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2024
Thank you for staying! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donelle D.

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

Amazing!

This property was perfect in location and was everything we needed and besides that very cute. I had a technical issue or two trying to do as requested, but aside from that I am totally pleased and so are my family members who were with me!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2024
Thank you so much for staying! You are very welcome to return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwight H.

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

Weekend stay

Very well kept cabin with easy to follow instructions. Owner was very helpful with all questions and always accessible. Plenty of amenities to enjoy our stay. We were only there for a weekend to be certified for scuba diving in Higgins Lake, so we didn’t have much free time, but we wish we could have stayed longer to use the kayaks. We were able to roast hotdogs and smores at the firepit with the abundance of firewood and plenty of outdoor chairs available out back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2024
Thank you, Dwight. You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynnelle B.

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

Welcoming cottage in the woods near water

We loved our stay at this cottage. The owner was helpful and punctual answering any questions we had. The cottage was clean, well furnished with necessities and all the comforts of home and stocked with things to relax with. Games, book, puzzles, bonfire pit, we loved every minute. Short walk or bike ride to Sam o Set park, kids rode their bikes there (with us) and played on playground, swam, caught minnows. We even got to catch a sun set or two. We truly enjoyed our week together as a family here and would book again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thank you for staying! We would love to have you and your family back!
Verified

8/10 Good

edward m.

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

no heat

The owner's instructions said not to use the furnace, even though temps went into the low forties. A bit cool for us old timers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2024
My apologies! those instructions are sent to everyone and typically in June, temperatures don’t drop that low…. You could’ve absolutely turned the furnace on! I will be sure to edit the instructions going forward so there is no confusion but I would not expect anyone to be uncomfortable…if you had a question, or an issue just send me a quick text I would’ve Responded immediately and turned it on remotely, or told you that it was OK. I do wish you would’ve communicated something like that to me, and that I would have known about it before reading it in your review after the fact. It would’ve been a non-issue.
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
**Great location with fun amenities, but a few updates would make it even better!**We had a great stay at this cozy spot near Higgins Lake! The location is fantastic—just a short walk to the water—and we really enjoyed using the fire pit, puzzle table, and all the games that were available. The ice machine is a real game changer! The place was clean and stocked well with towels. The kayaks were lovely. They also had sand toys, wagon, boogie boards for the beach, plenty of wood for the fire, charcoal for the grill, and box fan. Those little extras definitely made our stay more fun and relaxing. That said, there are a few things that would really improve the experience for future guests. The kitchen could use a bit more stocking—things like a real cutting board, extra bowls and plates, Tupperware, and paper towels were missing or limited, which made meal prep a little tricky. Maybe go through the items. The fridge was also a bit too small for us. We also found the beds to be a bit uncomfortable, and it would be great if each bedroom had its own A/C unit to help everyone sleep comfortably, especially during the warmer nights. A few more dining chairs would also be helpful for larger groups, and the large bedroom would really benefit from a bedside lamp for reading or extra light in the evenings. Overall, it’s a great place with lots of potential—and we truly appreciated the lake access and thoughtful entertainment options. With a few small updates, it could be perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay. We truly value your input and are committed to ensuring every guest has a wonderful experience. We’re sorry to hear that certain aspects of your stay didn’t meet your expectations, and we appreciate you bringing these points to our attention. As a cozy retreat designed for smaller groups and families, our property is tailored to provide a relaxing and intimate experience rather than accommodating large gatherings. Over the past four years, we’ve been fortunate to host many guests who have enjoyed the comfort and charm of our cottage, and this is the first time we’ve received these specific concerns. We take them seriously and will carefully review them to ensure we continue to maintain the high standards our guests deserve. We’re here to make your experience exceptional, and we’d love the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. If you have any further thoughts or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always happy to connect.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

Cozy Cottage

The cottage was clean, walking distance to the Lake, located in a quiet neighborhood. Nice firepit, and comfortable beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Family reunion

We stayed at the Holiday cottage for our annual family Higgins lake trip. The location was just a short walk to the public beach and a park for children. There was ample space for parking, we had a nice fire pit with many chairs. The cottage was clean and accommodating. Very helpful with a toddler to have a washing machine in the cottage. We were happy to find a pack and play for our daughter. Many fans were in the place to cool down. The neighbors were very welcoming as well and gave us some extra milk and fruits when they saw our little one. There were beach items ready for use which was so nice. Very happy with our rental and the fact that our pup could come along.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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