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Up North feel in Clarkston, Lake cabin with kayaks

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A house with a porch, a fire pit, and wicker chairs.
A rustic cabin with a pond in front, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden panel walls, a ceiling light, and a door.
A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a pond.
A room with a wooden floor, a red sofa, a white sofa, and a small table. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Clarkston, MI
  • Place, Greens Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pine Knob Ski Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Pine Knob Music Theatre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Up North feel in Clarkston, Lake cabin with kayaks

Enjoy your summer without driving for hours up north. This 1950s lake cabin has been updated to meet all your needs. Walkable to Downtown Clarkston that has charming shops and hip restaurants and close to all major roads/highways. This home is on a private island located with 6 other homes. Surrounded by water & wildlife, it is the perfect place to go fishing, swimming, kayaking or just relaxing under the sun. Your stay comes with access to 3 kayaks & a row boat on two private all sports lakes.
The space
This single story lake cabin located in a quiet/peaceful surrounding is the perfect place to unwind/recharge. At 700 sq ft, it has two bedrooms, one bath and can sleep up to 6 comfortably. All the comforts of home (fully equipped kitchen, laundry, bbq grill, fire pit) plus great views for an experience that you won’t forget.
All this within a short drive to Great Lakes Crossing, Legoland, Sea Life, Pine Knob Music Theater & ski resort, Mt. Holly Ski and many state and Metro parks.
Guest access
Whole house & driveway. No access to the garage.
Other things to note
Please note:
Lake access, swimming, fishing & canoeing will be limited during winter months due to frozen lake.

Life jackets & beach towels are provided.

Swimming, fishing & canoeing are at your own risk. Life vests provided. No lifeguard on duty.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

If you can message us when you check out, it will greatly help us get housekeeping started.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2950683vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Clarkston

Located in Clarkston, this cabin is on the waterfront. Canterbury Village and Chrysler LLC Headquarters are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club and Pine Knob Mansion. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Meadow Brook Music Festival or Athletics Center O'Rena.
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Clarkston, MI

What's nearby

  • Greens Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pine Knob Ski Resort - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Pine Knob Music Theatre - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Great Lakes Crossing Outlets - 11 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Vibe Credit Union Showplace - 31 min drive - 39.8 km

Getting around

  • Pontiac Station - 16 min drive
  • Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Buffet - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Royal Diner - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Up North feel in Clarkston, Lake cabin with kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Up North feel in Clarkston, Lake cabin with kayaks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up North feel in Clarkston, Lake cabin with kayaks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Up North feel in Clarkston, Lake cabin with kayaks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Greens Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Woodhull Lake and Lotus Lake. Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club and Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
What a great place and location! Being a 5* owner, I'm fairly particularly and prefer to send my review privately.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely adorable lil place perfect for our party of 3 for the location close to pine knob theatre and so many great restaurants and i loved waking up on the lake ...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home provided the perfect respite in between hospital visits to see my elderly father. The hosts were incredibly gracious and helpful!!! The canoe kayaks , fire pit and garden added to make this a perfect visit to clarkston!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We LOVED it here!

Property was exactly as described. The amenities were incredible!!!! Loved the double lake access and kayaking. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute, Quiet and Cozy!

Beautiful, quiet property! We loved this home, very clean, and close to everything! We hope to come back again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cabin

Wonderful stay with my family! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cabin!

Wonderful property, private location. Great touches from the owners. Used the kayaks and paddleboards to explore the surrounding lakes. Well stocked for all your needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, cozy cabin. Well furnished and nice amenities. Beds are comfy. Living room could use a larger couch, more seating. Unless you're traveling as a couple with no kids, seating is kind of a challenge when sitting/visiting in the living room.Love the kayaks and row boat and the record player with old albums. Beautiful backyard. Nice fire pit with comfortable seating. Outdoor games need updating as many are broken or very old. If you need rugs that don't slip or bunch up, bring your own. We ended up just setting them aside.Overall great place to stay. Close to shopping. A bit pricey but with the setting and amenities, it's worth it. 2nd time staying for us. Will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back. It was nice having the kayaks and paddle boards! We appreciated the snacks and well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gird weekend

The property had everything we could need, was clean and very nice overall. The property manager communicated very well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

This was amazing, exactly what we needed. Peaceful, beautiful, perfection. The kayaks were awesome, the location is great. You can tell the host cares about the property and guests. I hope to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden gem with up north appeal

The property was very clean and well organized the bed we slept in was comfortable and the area is very quiet. I highly recommend staying here if you like a cottage on a lake without having to drive further north. We were in town visiting with family and they visited and enjoyed fishing on the lake and the lakes it connected to. It was a great stay that we will always remember and wish we had more time to stay and visit the town of Clarkston that is within walking or biking distance we will definitely consider coming back to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin on the lake

We were there for girls weekend and we had a blast! From the thoughtful snack basket, to the extra towels along with the fun record player, it was amazing! The kayaks and paddle boards were so much fun to explore the lakes on. Would definitely recommend! Matt and Mary were really communicative and ensured we had an amazing time! Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Was a nice cabin but not cleaned well. Found a cigarette/joint in living room under one of the chairs. Overall was okay stay. Shower curtain had mold on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My adult children and I went to a concert at Pine Knob. Originally booked a hotel but then saw this cabin so I decided to make a mini vacation out of it and booked here instead. It was a close easy drive between here andvthe venue. We loved it so much we stayed an extra night. So many cute antique items. We loved the turntable and old albums.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet cabin visit

The cabin reminded me of those from my childhood. Private location yet close to many activities. The house is decorated with a mid-century vibe from the furniture to the appliances. Very charming. The lake view is relaxing and morning coffee on the front porch was perfect. The beer, wine and snacks provided were a nice surprise. Nearby downtown Clarkston is charming and great for a stroll. There is also a sandy beach very close at Deer Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding/vacation

The cabin was comfortable and cozy. The record player, the games and the mid-century feel all lent themselves to a relaxed, homey getaway. The canoe and kayaks added to the fun and relaxation. The amount of lighting options were perfect for our family of neuro-divergents. All the small touches added up to a warm, inviting place to relax and regroup after a hectic event. The hosts made check-in/check-out clear and easy. All the comforts of home, halfway across the country!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little cabin on a beautiful lake!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Break

Nice Property, Nice Location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway For My Girlfriend and I

We had so much fun here and enjoyed the property. It was clean and as advertised!!! Had a very homey feel. The owners were very friendly and informative. We will def be coming back again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic hidden gem

We spent a long weekend in September and we were blessed with beautiful weather. That allowed us to take full advantage of the extras available! Matt showed me how to take a shortcut to walk to downtown Clarkston, where we had lunch and played at Depot park. We kayaked, a lot! My 8 year old took the opportunity to learn how to kayak on our first day and then spent as much time as possible on the two lakes. It was such a blessing to have the kayaks, life jackets, canoe and paddle boards. Really helped to keep everyone entertained. Matt delivered charcoal on our arrival day to make sure we had enough for our stay, and provided firewood for evening bonfires. The house was sufficiently stocked, including beer and wine for the adults and snacks for the kids. Everything we needed to cook was easily found in the adorable cabin kitchen. The tiny dishwasher was a welcome bonus during our cabin stay. The beds were extremely comfortable. I travel quite a bit and it’s such a relief to have a comfortable mattress when you’re not sleeping at home. The view of the lake out of the “main” bedroom was breathtaking. Was king up to nature every morning was the best way to start the day. They were the ultimate hosts and made us feel relaxed and welcomed. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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