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Cozy home near outdoor activities

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a bench, a small table, and a view of a white picket fence and greenery.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a brown sofa set, two side tables with lamps, a wooden floor, and a window with curtains.
A two-story house with a garage, a porch with a white picket fence, and a well-maintained lawn.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
On the lake, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 6 guests with 1 bathroom. Families can enjoy skiing, hiking, and biking nearby, while water sports are accessible at the marina. The property features a deck, balcony, and patio for outdoor enjoyment. Explore North Higgins Lake State Park and Kirtland's Warbler Historical Marker in the area.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Grayling, MI
  • Place, Lake Margrethe
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, North Higgins Lake State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hanson Hills Recreation Area
    ‪9 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Corner Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Spare Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spare Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy home near outdoor activities

Clean and comfortable.
Four miles south of Grayling with spacious parking, fenced backyard with screened patio, covered porch and small fenced patio in front to watch the sunsets.

Across the road is historic Wellington Farm Park and there is also nearby access to snowmobile and off-road trails, cross-country and downhill skiing, nearby lakes and rivers for seasonal fishing, canoeing, kayaking and other water sports. Other outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, and disc golf are also close by.

Major travel routes within a few miles make this a great central location for fun and exploration in Northern Michigan. I75, US127, and M72

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 # 2308364vb
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
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

About the area

Grayling

Located in Grayling, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Kirtland's Warbler Historical Marker and Crawford County Historical Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hanson Hills Recreation Area and B & B Sports Center & Marina. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Map
Grayling, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Margrethe - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • North Higgins Lake State Park - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Kirtland's Warbler Historical Marker - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Higgins Lake - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Hanson Hills Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paddle Hard Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Spikes Keg O Nails - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy home near outdoor activities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy home near outdoor activities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy home near outdoor activities?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy home near outdoor activities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy home near outdoor activities located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Kirtland's Warbler Historical Marker, Hanson Hills Recreation Area and North Higgins Lake State Park. Civilian Conservation Corps Museum and Higgins Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was such a pleasant, clean getaway. The horses on the property were an adorable touch for a home that offered lots of lounge space and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came for a very busy weekend in Michigan. This cute house was centrally located for days at Sleeping Bear, Traverse City and Mackinac. It had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental, very convenient to get to and extremely clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Thanks for the review. We do the cleaning ourselves and appreciate hearing from our guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year staying here for our summer trip to Higgins Lake! We love everything about our stay here, and already look forward to next year! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Good having you folks come back and glad you loved your stay. You folks are definitely welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cute little place that fit the four of us perfectly. It was centrally located between the two golf courses we planned to play at. Clean, comfortable and overall a great place to stay. Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was out in the country and very nice, one of the best places we have stayed in. We were certainly come back when we are in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Hey, thanks for the review and we are glad you liked your stay. I have been so busy lately that I am just getting back to some of the reviews to respond. And, we are glad you enjoyed it enough that you are back again :).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd time we have stayed at the property, always a pleasure. Thank you for making it available to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
You are welcome and we are glad to have you folks back. Its nice to hear from repeat guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I travel a lot and book at VRBO’S and I have to say that this house was by far the cleanest, most organized and comfortable house I have been at ! The price was great and the owners were very accommodating and friendly. My family and I enjoyed watching the horses in the pasture. If I could rate this stay, it would be a 10 ! Thank you again for such a wonderful stay and we will be returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at a property that always provides what we need and great owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay.

Another great stay while enjoying the outdoors in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2025
Glad you folks had a great stay here. Our outdoors are always open :).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and the kitchen had all of the cooking necessities, which was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
We are glad you had everything you needed, including a good base for snow fun.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It felt like we were staying at an updated farmhouse, even with beautiful horses to look at. Very good size, with everything you could need,
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review. The horses have had some wild turkeys around for company lately. I also made sure the front step is easier to see, thanks for the tip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a nice comfortable place to stay. The hosts are great. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
We are glad you were comfortable and we do try to be available to answer questions. Looking forward to having you folks back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always great place, great host to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful rental in a quiet area. Plenty of parking. Lots of room in the home. It could easily handle six people. Big fenced in area for children in the back yard. Screened in back porch area and comfortable front porch. The kitchen was clean and seemed to have everything we needed. Washer and dryer were available if needed. The host was quick to respond. This was our second time staying there and we totally enjoyed it. When we go that way again we hope it will be available .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is clean and well maintained. Quite location but still close to everything. The screened in porch is a nice amenity as bugs can be an issue in northern Michigan in the summer. We have stayed here twice now and most likely will again the next time we visit Grayling.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Thanks for the good review. It is a decent spot with access to main roads. We are glad you keep coming back and look forward to seeing you folks back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
comfortable house, well stocked kitchen, comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We totally enjoyed our stay , very clean and cozy . Will definitely be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect getaway with a great private backyard
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice inexpensive place to stay

We really enjoyed our stay! We boat on Higgins lake and it was so close by m. Very quick trip there an back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and beautifully decorated house, with 2 full bathrooms, plenty of sleeping room for our family of 4. Close to shopping in Gaylord or Grayling, and swimming in Higgins Lake all about 20 minutes away. Good variety of restaurants and playgrounds for kids. The great thing is the Williamston Farm across the street, had a great time there and we just walked over. The owners were excellent to work with, answered each question we had. Went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and had all the things we needed to make our stay a good one. We will think about staying here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Thanks for the kind words and your review sounds like a good advertisement for our place :). I am glad we were able to work with you folks to make your stay more comfortable. We would be glad to have you folks back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! We love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was friendly and the house was charming and clean! There were a lot of amenities, like the soap and shampoo in the bathrooms, along with kitchen utensils and the coffee maker! It was a great location as well, not far from Grayling.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Thanks for the review. We try to have most things folks will need on hand.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean, well maintained and well stocked. Located in a very nice, quite area, yet close enough to amenities & activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Our 3rd time and was as great as the rest. Some check in, host is very responsive and house was impeccable as always.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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