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

Spend your days lounging on 55’ of private sandy beach or paddling across Higgins Lake. Unwind at night by a roaring fire pit.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10174 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill

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.

Property manager

Joan Cook

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski privileges

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1875 sq ft (174 sq m)

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

House
Sun Sand Snow Year Round Recreation With Private Beach

About the neighborhood

Map
Roscommon, MI

What's nearby

  • Higgins Lake - 1 min walk
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 6 min drive
  • North Higgins Lake State Park - 15 min drive
  • Houghton Lake - 19 min drive
  • Au Sable River - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Silver Dollar Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Nibbles - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Matt's Lake St Grill & Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fred's of Roscommon - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sun, Sand, Snow, Year Round Recreation, With Private Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sun, Sand, Snow, Year Round Recreation, With Private Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Roscommon vacation home is steps from Higgins Lake and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from South Higgins Lake State Park. Gerrish Township Community Park Marina and Marl Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 120 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location I would stay again
Well advertised and lovely cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

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

Margaret A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Higgins Lake Summer Vacation
This property was exactly what we were looking for. Very nice lakeside home that allowed my family to enjoy the lake and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha F.

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

Sarah V.

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

Cheri T.

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

Robyn P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy
Perfect winter getaway. Close to skiing, beautiful view and super cozy. Thanks, Joan!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

lavonne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ice fishing trip
Beautiful property with easy access to lake
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha F., Chesterfield, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
We had a nice relaxing family weekend to celebrate the new year. Everything went great and Joan was very accommodating. The place was clean and had everything we needed. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

K M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our happy place!
Higgins Lake never disappoints! And this cute cottage is perfect for our 2 families to enjoy our stay. The view from the dining table and the deck table is very relaxing. The lake windows slide open easily for a nice breeze. Fans in the rooms allow those who want to sleep in to do so without any noise. The owner responds quickly to questions. And our kids live swimming for hours each day in the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sharon N.

Larger open areas worked well for us. Plenty of room for all. The beach was great
There was plenty of space for all. The beach was great even tho the weather wasn't always cooperative. Enjoyed fire pit at night. Sleeping space was adequate. Didn't realize we needed to supply our own bath towels. Didn't see that in the discriptors and our previous rentals supplied them. Overall everyone had a wonderful time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shelli R., United States

Beautiful home, awesome dock and beach
We had a great stay, the water is crystal clear and the dock was nice and big. A perfect base for sand-free swimming and sunbathing. Nice sturdy ladder to climb in and out of the water. There is a convenient brick walkway all the way to the dock so you can keep your feet somewhat clean and easier to walk vs thru the sand. The water is really incredible! Unlike any other lake we've visited! We hope to return with more family one day. It was just two of us and our dog but I could see a large family having plenty of room to roam. Beautiful grill and great deck with comfortable patio furniture. Views from inside and out are stunning. Peaceful and quiet. It's especially nice that there is no direct neighbor to the south which makes it feel very private. Neighbors to the north are quiet and seemed like nice people. We're from the Detroit area so on a cloudy day we took a trip to see the bridge and UP one afternoon. Only 1.5 hour drive. Stopped in Petoskey. Beautiful drive. This trip made us fall in love with Northern Michigan! We are regular HomeAway users and I promise that you will not be disappointed in this choice!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kellie C.

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

4/10 Poor

Mary H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Not sure how it ever got over 4 stars.
Property in disrepair and not maintained. Sink Rusty. It stinks terribly like mothballs all over when arrived. Opened all windows but not able to get rid of in it lower level after a week. Entry door sticks so bad we thought still locked when first arrived. Dead bugs all over outside. Only one tv with cable, firestick on other tvs needed code, not provided, for 95% of all tv shows even free channels. Bathtub beat up, lower toilet installed so close to cabinet only a child could use. Never received instructions about furnishings required to bring. Very disorganized and owner is more concerned with herself than guests comfort. We left two days early. Worst rental we have ever been. P.S. you are instructed to replace everything where you found it, strip the beds, adjust thermostats, clean the sinks, keep the counters free of crumbs, lock windows, make sure dishwasher empty etc. etc. etc. before you leave.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

D J., Michigan

Great Getaway!!
We visited S'Hummer Haven in mid-October for a long weekend (Thur - Sun). The view of Higgins Lake is gorgeous from this home/location. Was able to take a chair out on the beach and sit for quite some time enjoying the beautiful lake and blue sky. The fire pit is right on the beach, so it's easy to have your toes in the sand while you sit around the fire pit (and plenty of chairs are provided!). There is a paddle boat and canoe you can use as well if you'd like to venture out into the lake. The home itself is big! Nestled a few homes back on a private, quiet, dead end drive, it's definitely a home where a large family can go and feel comfortable - and everyone can have their own "space" and room. They even had it decorated for "Halloween". One bedroom had a whole wall shelf full of games and puzzles that were fun to use; we were able to play some games we had never even heard of before! Also, if you don't bring your own groceries, there's a little Spartan Grocery Store about 6 miles away called Glen's Market. You can definitely save money by making your own meals in the kitchen instead of going out. Wi-Fi inside was also a plus. I worked with Joan during communications setting up our weekend and making payment. She was so easy to work with and I enjoyed how personable her emails were.. almost like talking to a "friend" via email. The house is exactly as described on the VRBO listing; no surprises here. I would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Vicky N.

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay!
We just love this place :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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

Robb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location! Beautiful East Shore of the Lake. Cottage is super comphy-It was our second time
We will definitely be come next year. And the next…….
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky N., Columbus, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful & Serene
The location is stunning, beautiful sunsets every night and clear starry skies. We were looking for a peaceful location and it delivered. Very serene. Joan was wonderful to work with, very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022