Higgins Lake - One Of A Kind Lakefront Lodge! - Higgins Lake

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13362 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Roscommon, MI

South Higgins Lake State Park4 min walk
Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)10 min drive
Houghton Lake12 min drive
North Higgins Lake State Park19 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Dormitory

+1

4 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master Adjacent Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom - Front View

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom - Lake View

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Dormitory Bathroom

Toilet

Downstairs Half Bathroom

Toilet

Master and Master Adjacent Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Higgins Lake - One Of A Kind Lakefront Lodge!

Thank you for looking at our home on Higgins Lake!

This spring-fed lake, with its sandy shores and lake bottom, boasts pristine clear waters, and crystal green depths. Our dock extends 80 feet from the shore. The water is knee deep with white sand bottom for 300 feet, then gradually drops off to deeper water. We have 200 feet of beautiful sandy beach front.

The Big House can sleep up to 12. It has a beautiful knotty pine interior, great room, 2 glassed in porches, and a brand new kitchen. The house was built by a local well known Swedish craftsman. There are many examples of fine carpentry throughout the house. The lake fills the view through the large picture windows which run the length of the house. The deck offers a spectacular view, especially on clear nights when the water sparkles in the myriad colors of the sunset.

While this is our family home, we rent the house for some summer weeks and early fall, and we thank you for looking!

Keywords: House

Property manager

John Wagner

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Roscommon

Located in Roscommon, this vacation home is on the beach. Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tisdale Triangle Pathway and White Deer Country Club.

Roscommon, MI

What's nearby

South Higgins Lake State Park - 4 min walk
Houghton Lake - 12 min drive
North Higgins Lake State Park - 19 min drive
Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 25 min drive
Au Sable River - 28 min drive

Restaurants

Northshore Lounge - 14 min drive
Nibbles - 17 min walk
Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge - 11 min drive
Cut River Grille - 4 min drive
The Bird and the Bear Grill - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Higgins Lake - One Of A Kind Lakefront Lodge! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

16 Sept 2023

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

Great location, huge roomy home

We have stayed in so many Vrbo homes over the years, I have to say that I LOVED that there was no instruction book, no list of what we should, could our shouldn’t do, no pre departure chores just absolutely nothing! So refreshing. We had two questions upon arrival (needed the baby gates and high chair) they answered and that was it. Everything else we figured out. This home is very well stocked with cookware, dishes, spices etc. two grills, great back deck that is enormous and the space and layout inside was perfect for our group of 6 adults and a 15 month old baby. Lots of nooks and crannies to sit and read, new solo stove for nightly fires and beautiful views of lake. Because we were there the second week of September it was chilly so didn’t spend much time in water. Higgins is a beautiful clear lake. Owners very responsive when needed!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giulia M.

26 Aug 2023

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

Spacious beach house!

We had an absolutely wonderful time this summer at this perfectly located beach house. Beach was beautiful with sandy shallow water that went well past the dock. Lake was perfect for a group of children. The beach was big, and the common space in the house was huge and perfect for a large group. The grill was clean and yard space was a wonderful spot for the many football and soccer games our kids played. Plenty of towels and well-stocked kitchen. We all enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

15 Aug 2023

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

Relaxing Getaway

Great spot for a summer get together with family.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

3 July 2023

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

Higgins Lake Getaway

This is a lovely older home on beautiful Higgins Lake. It was a wonderful place for twelve family members to enjoy a week together. The living areas are large, and the kitchen met our needs for cooking three meals a day. It was wonderful to have two full size refrigerators. The lake is shallow, and we were able to walk out to the swim raft easily. We brought our pontoon boat and a paddleboard for fun on the water.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

24 June 2023

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

Beautiful home away from home

This really was a home away from home! From the time we got there to the time we departed, everything was just perfect. There were plenty of "goodies" included at the house, and we even got to meet Kip, the property owner, and his family. Very personable! Had a great conversation about the smoker that we brought since he's a collector of sorts. We're looking forward to returning again some day.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Wagner

We are the fourth generation of Shields family, that originally built this gorgeous house on the south shore of Higgins Lake. We grew up spending our summers and Christmas visiting our grandma Betty. We now live between Chicago and Washington D.C.

Why they chose this property

We are the original owners of this house. Our grandfather and grandmother built the house in 1937.

What makes this property unique

This property gives our spread out family the opportunity to get together in a peaceful and beautiful setting, with an uninterrupted view of gorgeous Higgins Lake. (please see photos) Our beachfront is sandy and safe for water play. We enjoy being at the lake in all seasons.

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