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Sun, Sand, Snow, Year Round Recreation, With Private Beach

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On the beach, sun-loungers
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Exterior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10174 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Roscommon, MI
  • Place, Higgins Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South Higgins Lake State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, North Higgins Lake State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Roscommon

At this holiday home you'll be steps from Higgins Lake and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from South Higgins Lake State Park. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 2.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a living room and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and gas grills. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Roscommon holiday home include Marl Lake and Gerrish Township Community Park Marina.

What's nearby

  • Higgins Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Marl Lake - 10 min drive - 4.9 km
  • North Higgins Lake State Park - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Houghton Lake - 22 min drive - 13.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Matt's Lake Street Grill & Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cut River Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Silver Dollar Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fred's of Roscommon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sharp's Corner IGA - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sun, Sand, Snow, Year Round Recreation, With Private Beach

Our vacation home is located on the southeast side of Higgins Lake.

Keywords: Private Drive, Private Road, Great Room, Gas Fireplace,Family Room, TV, Full Kitchen, Dining Room that Faces the Lake, Large deck, patio furniture
55’ of Private Sandy Beach, 70’ Private Dock, Sandy Swimming Area, Deepens Gradually, Permanent Anchorage for your own boat. Paddleboat and Canoe Available (in season), Fire Pit, Gas Grill Available (in season), Quiet Neighbors.
Ten minutes from Roscommon, Thirty minutes from Houghton Lake, West Branch or Grayling. Five minutes from cross country ski trails (by car) and ice fishing (on foot). Snowmobile trails near by.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,875 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Pets will be allowed on a case by case basis with an additional contract and an additional $100.00 fee per pet.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: on case by case basis & an extra fee and contract

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Sun Sand Snow Year Round Recreation With Private Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Sun, Sand, Snow, Year Round Recreation, With Private Beach have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sun, Sand, Snow, Year Round Recreation, With Private Beach?

No, Sun, Sand, Snow, Year Round Recreation, With Private Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sun, Sand, Snow, Year Round Recreation, With Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Reviews

Sun, Sand, Snow, Year Round Recreation, With Private Beach Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amelia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, we enjoyed our stay on Higgins lake! The host was quick to communicate.I thought the rental was clean, however they do not wash comforters between guests. I thought it was odd that we had to provide bath towels. There also weren't any hand towels in the bathrooms. Kitchen had everything we needed. The half bath off the kitchen smelled strangely like kitty litter and/or a porta potty.The location was great and it was easy to find. We enjoyed sitting on the dock and using the beach area. It was great for a weekend trip!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great waterfront location. Some rundown homes on the street. Everything was a little shabby. Carpet, furniture , countertop, cooking utensils have seen better days. Flooring had a few trip hazards and my partner almost fell on the deck stairs. Was not sure why we were supposed to wipe out sinks, surely cleaners clean them. They.do not wash bedspreads between rentals. You have to bring a lot of towels, Detergent , papergoods. We just were hesitant about cleanliness of the home. Lots of room, great beach. Dented canoe. Nice expensive dock. I have the same one. The owner is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property right on beautiful Higgins Lake. Updated bathroom was a huge plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a vacation of a lifetime. Cottage was clean and very comfortable. Great sandy beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patty Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

July family vacation

3 sibling’s and spouses getaway. Facility was very nice, weather was great, although we were able to get by without it, I would note that the property has no AC but lots of fans. Had we been there the week before when temps were in the 100’s that would definitely have been an issue. Also we did have some extended family visit later in the week and 2 ended up with swimmers itch. I am very allergic to mold and was unable to set on the beach side deck due to allergy issues however we were unable to locate the source. Overall we enjoyed the facility and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake front property! We enjoyed our stay and will be back! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie O., NOVI

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

Amazing time. Very comfortable and lots of room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Weekend

Ice fished and visited. Took a Ranger and had 2 snowmobiles. Also took multiple fishing shanties. Caught perch and smelt.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Returning to the lake for the first time since the 1960s

I haven't been to Higgins Lake in decades. I always loved the time I spent there as a child. We found this location, which had great views. Even though it was winter, we enjoyed our stay. The cottage was comfortable with excellent amenities. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky N., Columbus, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Another wonderful vacation

We absolutely love staying at this property. So peaceful and beautiful. We’ll be back soon
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha F., Chesterfield, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lake

Had the best time enjoying Higgins Lake. We love the location and lay out of the house. Has everything we need and more! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Lovely Stay on the Lake

Third time staying at S’Hummer Haven, and we’ll be back! Had everything we needed, plus beautiful weather.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

Location-location-location! Great family cottage on Higgins Lake. Very private, yet close to everything you need. Nice to have 2.5 baths! Sunsets were beautiful and the property is in a very relaxing setting with quiet neighbors and amazing views! We saw ospreys, bald eagles, pileated woodpeckers and a plethora of other wildlife. Joan was very responsive and always got back to us in a timely manner. We were already discussing booking for the following year, but sadly it is already all booked out for summer 2025.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay!

We just love this place :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always wonderful!

We love Higgins Lake, and we love staying here. Just a few steps down to the beach, and you can walk WAAAAY out into the water before it’s over your head. The cottage is cozy, and provides all that we need to have a great time with family. The fans in each room are nice for those who like to sleep in and filter out the noise… and the kids always comment on how comfortable the couches are. The big dining table overlooks the lake as you eat your meals. And you can sit out on the deck and enjoy the sunsets. The owner is always accessible and quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach front getaway!

Had a wonderful family time at this beautiful home on Higgins lake. Family used to have a cottage on Higgins lake. We've rented for a few years now. This so far is our favorite and hope to rent again next year, but hopefully longer!! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

melena y., Birmingham, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Just perfect!!!

The pictures online don’t show how great this place is. Wonderful up north feel on the water very cozy. Has everything you need and more. Joan is very quick to respond with any questions and very nice booking again for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day Weekend Vacation

Beautiful private, sandy beach directly on Higgins Lake. With it being a holiday weekend, I was concerned it might be rowdy or loud, but this section of the lake and neighborhood was calm, quiet, and peaceful. Joan is a great host - kind, responsive, and even had a maintenance person come right away when we mentioned difficulty with the fireplace. Since the fireplace was an extra, this was not necessary, but very much appreciated so that we could enjoy it during our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha F.

Liked: Cleanliness

New Year’s Eve

This was our second time staying here and we had the best time! The place is perfect and clean! We enjoyed family time. We already booked again for September 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

Very beautiful... right on the lake property..well cared for.. second trip there .. well worth the time and money..family enjoyed all of the property this year as the weather was beautiful.. definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location I would stay again

Well advertised and lovely cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Joan is a great host. I communicated with her several times over the past year since making the reservation. We vacationed with my parents. The cabin was big enough for 4 people to feel very comfortable. The cabin was clean and clear instructions were given for checking in and checking out. This location was so PEACEFUL. We have stayed at Higgins Lake a lot over the last two decades and this was our favorite location because it was so quiet. The cabin is right on the lake with your own private beach area and dock. The weather was just about perfect this year and we were on the dock every night watching the sun set. The dock was large enough for 4 adults in their chairs and my large raft. It was amazing. The only complaint was my husband and I stayed in the lower level bedrooms using that bathroom most of the time. There is little room between the toilet and sink. I read the reviews on this so I was aware of that. I understand it would be a major overall to redo as Joan responded to those reviews. Not knocking it because we chose to stay there knowing that information but if you are a larger person or disabled this would be hard to maneuver. It was a much needed vacation after a cancer diagnosis, surgery and treatment for my husband. Great cabin, great location and great people to rent from. The cabin and location are Paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

This is our family’s second year staying here. We just love it! It has everything you need and the views are spectacular. Looking forward to coming back next year. Thank you for allowing us to create these memories in your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023