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NEW Dog Friendly Lakefront With Acreage

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

Lake-facing deck and patio with various outdoor seating, grill, and smoker.

Covered front porch and large yard space.

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen

Explore the area

St. Helen, MI

Place, The Nightmare Golf Course
Place, Lake Saint Helen
Place, The Dream Golf Course

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

NEW Dog Friendly Lakefront With Acreage

Welcome to Shifting Gears! St. Helen is the perfect all-season destination with boating, fishing, golf courses, and an extensive network of offroad trails.

Escape the daily hustle at our East Twin Lake home on 5+ acres, situated 2.5 miles down a maintained, dead-end dirt road. East Twin Lake is shallow and roughly ~100 acres with great fishing (bass, pike, perch, panfish) and abundant wildlife. Best described as a wilderness lake, loons, hawks, eagles, turtles, and beavers are frequently sighted. Swimming at our dock space is not currently desirable; however, the opposite side of the island is great for swimming.

Nestled between Houghton Lake, West Branch, Gladwin, and Roscommon, St. Helen offers convenient access to offroad trails, The Dream and The Nightmare golf courses, hiking, dining, and more.

INSIDE:
• High speed fiber optic internet
• Three bedrooms (extra pillows provided)
• Two bathrooms (one stand-up shower, one bathtub)
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Dining space for six
• 80" Smart TV in living room with streaming apps
• Full size main level washer and dryer
• Central air conditioning
• Linens, towels, toiletries, laundry detergent, dish soap, and paper towel all provided.
• Lower level: large living room featuring sectional, gas fireplace, 75" flat screen, and:
• Books, DVD’s, board/card games, puzzles, PlayStation 5
• Highchair, booster seat, pack and play, baby gate

OUTSIDE:
• Invisible fencing around entire boundary, no physical fencing present
• Covered front porch: seating for four
• Lake-facing deck: seating for six with umbrella and Monument grill (propane provided)
• Lake-facing patio: log swing, picnic table with umbrella, and Traeger smoker (pellets provided)
• 100’ (60' long, 40' wide) dock with two kayaks, one canoe, one standup paddleboard, life jackets, numerous fishing poles and basic tackle
• Very large yard, woods with nature trails
• Large firepit space with ample seating
• Two hammocks
• Yard-sized games (Yahtzee, Jenga)

DOG FRIENDLY:
Up to two dogs allowed, no weight restriction
XL crate with pad available
Please take care that your dog(s) remain(s) within the property boundaries

LOCATION:
3 miles to DNR Trail 6
20 minutes to The Dream/Nightmare
25 minutes to Houghton Lake, West Branch, Gladwin

Guests have access to the entire home except lower level storage room and garages.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Please take care not to park on or drive over any part of the lawn. If evidence of this is observed on the day of checkout, $100 will be charged.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

St. Helen

Located in St. Helen, this holiday home is on a lake. The Nightmare Golf Course and Birch Point Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area and Lake Saint Helen. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Restaurants

‪Maple Valley Restaurant & Lounge - ‬17 min drive
‪Lure's Family Restaurant - ‬26 min drive
‪Aunt Millie's Bakeries - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW Dog Friendly Lakefront With Acreage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at NEW Dog Friendly Lakefront With Acreage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW Dog Friendly Lakefront With Acreage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW Dog Friendly Lakefront With Acreage located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of The Nightmare Golf Course, Lake Saint Helen and Birch Point Golf Club. The Dream Golf Course and Richfield township Library are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bryce O.

24 Sept, 2025

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

Beautiful house that was clean and ready for our stay with plenty of amenity’s.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

16 Jul, 2025

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

Beautiful home on a very quiet small lake! The property is in a private, relaxing location. Super dog friendly! If you are looking for a relaxing home, where you don’t have to leave the property, and still have plenty to see/do, I recommend this home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Unnimaya K.

10 Sept, 2025

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

Really enjoyed our time at this property.Wonderful lakefront views and a lovely home . Jennifer is a wonderful host and has paid great attention to detail . From the thoughtful welcome package to the board games in the family room , everything was perfect for our stay here . We had kids and a pet in our party and everyone had a great time . This is such a nice place to bring your pet to .

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

28 Jun, 2025

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

Magical location

We absolutely loved this property!!! The paths through the woods are truly magical. The view of the lake was perfect and the naps in the hammocks were exactly what I needed. Large property with plenty of space for the 3 of us. If you are looking to just listen to the sounds of nature this is absolutely the place for you!!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

4 Aug, 2025

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

We had an amazing experience. We stayed for a long weekend with our family (including two dogs). The accommodations were wonderful. The house itself is great, with a large living and dining area. It is very close to Houghton and Higgins lakes, great for boating. The birds were incredible! Hummingbirds galore, bald eagle, lots of woodpeckers and many other species. We plan to stay there in the future and highly recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Z.

9 Jul, 2025

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

4th of July Holiday

We had a great week. The house is beautiful and was exactly as described. We had a great time kayaking, fishing and hiking with the dogs. The deck was perfect for meals and reading in the mornings with and cup of coffee while enjoying the view of the lake. We hope to be back soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

30 Jul, 2025

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

Great home for a short family getaway!! Very dog-friendly & peaceful. The house was clean & had everything we needed, especially in the kitchen. We loved eating out in the back deck overlooking the lake. We were well-stocked with firewood for the beachfront fire pit. There were so many woodpeckers and hummingbirds, especially when we were drinking our morning coffee on the front porch. We never even saw another person. Great location to just getaway from it all for a family get together.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by JENNIFER ALLEN

I'm from downstate Michigan (Metro Detroit) and was lucky enough to live on East Twin Lake for a couple years. Hoping to move back sooner than later!
I enjoy quality time with my dogs, partner, and larger family, reading, traveling, attempting to garden, and nature. I'm drawn to hosting as it is the perfect outlet to my passions for travel and real estate and plays on my drive to exceed expectations.

Why they chose this property

I initially desired a weekend place up north and left it at that. Our neighborhood has everything I didn't know I was looking for until I arrived; kind and respectful neighbors, peace and quiet, and a genuine sense of community.