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Higgins Lake - One Of A Kind Lakefront Lodge!

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Private beach
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Exterior
Private dock with buoys for boats
Sunset!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Dormitory

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!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2097815vb
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 holiday home is on the beach. Gerrish Township Community Park Marina and The Fox 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 South Higgins Lake State Park and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area.
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Roscommon, MI

What's nearby

  • Higgins Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gerrish Township Community Park Marina - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Houghton Lake - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Au Sable River - 24 min drive - 36.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Country Corner Partystore and Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Northshore Lounge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cut River Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Four Seasons Party Store - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Higgins Lake - One Of A Kind Lakefront Lodge!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Higgins Lake - One Of A Kind Lakefront Lodge!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Higgins Lake - One Of A Kind Lakefront Lodge!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Higgins Lake - One Of A Kind Lakefront Lodge! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Roscommon holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Higgins Lake and South Higgins Lake State Park. Gerrish Township Community Park Marina and Marl Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place it suits all our needs. Very well appointed.Always enjoy our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Thank you Dennis! We always love having you and the family at the house!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ron s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 10 adults and two children (under 3) and this property checked all our boxes for space, privacy, access to 'safe' swimming water and boat access. Truly a perfect spot for a large group that wants to hang together.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation. Love Higgins Lake for over 70 years. Boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing, and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kip and crew were exceptionally kind, and the house was in great condition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2025
Thank you Justin !!! We were so glad you and your family had a good time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kenny w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as advertised. The living room was huge with a perfect view of the lake. Everything was in order when we arrived and checkout was simple. We would 100% come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice A.

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

Family getaway

Great place for the 10 of us. We cant wait to do it again we enjoyed it so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

Memorial Day Family Reunion

Thanks, enjoyed it. Hosts were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Had another great week at Higgins! Location is great and was very quiet and peaceful. Icemaker did not work but fortunately we were able to find ice at the nearby Dollar Store.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

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

Wedding weekend

My son was married in the area. This house was perfect for my family to stay. Very spacious, and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M L.

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

A fine time for all

Enough space for everyone to be comfortable. Best view. Awesome kitchen. Really can't be beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Wedding

We had a wonderful time and the house was perfect for three families with four kids. The kids loved the loft bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Forced Family Fun 4th of July

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The location of the house was perfect and the hosts were staying in other homes on the property. Kip and Mike were very friendly and helpful. They were quick to respond to any minor issues that came up.We had the perfect family 4th of July week. We spent much of our time outside in the shallow waters just a short walk from the large deck. It is a spacious property and we had plenty of room for our group.This was one of our favorite family trips ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Crystal clear waters

Our family had a great week at Higgins Lake. A magnificent big house, stocked perfectly made for a fantastic week. Owners were very friendly and cooperative to insure that we had no issues. Definitely will return to this home, and recommend it highly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

Great Higgins Lake Rental!

This was the perfect house for a large group. The kitchen had everything we needed including two large refrigerators. The owners were great and very helpful. Thank you for sharing your house with us. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

joe c.

Nice time!

Charming lakefront home. Beautiful craftsmanship in the house, with a lot of great seating for our large group. No swimmers itch from the 15 people who stayed here for a week. Owners very responsive and helpful!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank-you for your visit - It was a pleasure to have you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Up North - Lakefront Cottage

Great location for a mini family reunion. Friendly hosts were always available, although we didn’t need much that wasn’t already provided. The house is fully equipped with just about everything, and has plenty of comfortable gathering areas inside and out. Right on the water with a little sandy beach, and nice, clean and firm gently sloping sand as you enter the lake. It was the perfect set-up for our family get-together.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Our favorite resort

This has always been a favorite of my family. The property is big enough to fit us all, but cozy enough to enjoy meals, games, and scary movies! The owners have always been very easy to work with. It's a bit expensive, but we're willing to splurge periodically because we love it! Thank you to the Shields family for sharing it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
Thank you so much for staying at our house. We're always glad to serve families like yours every year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda w.

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

Family Perfect

The lake view from the porch is spectacular! And the house accommodates many with the multiple bedrooms. Our 6 granddaughters loved the dormitory room. The owners were helpful and responsive. It felt like we were in a family’s beloved old lake house and we were lucky guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

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

July 4th vacation

The property was exactly as described. Kitchen very well equipped, two very large refrigerators. More than enough room for our 11 member family. Owners easy to work with. Overall very satisfied with our stay. Thanks to the Shields and Wagner families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole C.

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

3 family weekend

This house was perfect for 3 separate families and we appreciated the well stocked amenities in the house and 2 refrigerators for our food/drinks. The directions to get to the actual house threw us off since there are several homes sharing a driveway, but once we were in, it was fine. The hosts were very responsive and considerate. The home is a little older, but it’s right on the water with a nice beach for littles- I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giulia M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

About the host

Hosted by John Wagner

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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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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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