Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Gladwin County

Driftwood Cottage: River, views, & room to gather

Enjoy a beautiful cozy new riverfront cottage. Enjoy a breathtaking landscape like no other! In May 2020, the Edenville dam on Wixom lake failed, draining the lake and turning it back into the river it was 95 years ago. Our cozy cottage now sits on hundreds of acres of ancient trees and emerging forest on a dry lake bottom with a picturesque river running through it. You & your family/friends will love your stay in this cozy upgraded cottage with an enormous deck & sunset views like no other.

Beautiful 2BR+Loft Cottage with amazing views!

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. The cottage sits at the highest point on the river, with a deck & fire pit overlooking the river providing a breath taking view from sunrise to sunset! Theres a cozy loft for sleeping, and a sun room where you can relax and read all day long. 1/2mile away you have access to 100s of miles of trails for hiking and ATVs. Within a 45 minute drive you have Houghton Lake, smaller lakes, splash pads and casinos, something for the whole family.

Waterfront Cottage on Lake Secord

Take a break, unwind and enjoy all this lake has to offer. Bring your kayaks or small boats and enjoy miles of fun. Due to the dam being repaired levels are low. Photos are accurate level. If the water is not for you bring your bikes and take advantage of the low traffic roads with beautiful nature scenery. Shopping is only 11 miles away (20 mins). West Branch outlet mall, Walmart, Aldi’s and restaurants. Internet. No cable. Streaming apps accessible. Up to 3 Kayaks available upon booking.

Quiet Getaway

Quiet vacation home on Wixom Lake. While the lake is gone at the moment, it’s still a nice get away location. Large side yard for parking or tents. A fire pit in the yard for a relaxing evening. The house has three bedrooms, including a double bunk bed in one room and a master suite & central heat/ac A recent addition of a garage, entryway and loft have changed the look of the place. Contact us about adding the garage space to your rental. All the amenities of home are available for use.

Northern Retreat-hot tub-pool table-arcade- darts

Enjoy this beautiful retreat that will provide you a peaceful getaway. Our home sits on one of the “fingers” of Wixom Lake and currently has a small stream running through (not accessible). If you're not familiar with this area the dams failed in 2020 but there is still a ton to enjoy on the property and the surrounding area. The home features 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, rec room with a pool table, dart board, bar, tv, BBQ grill & hot tub. Enjoy this wonderful place while the rates are low.

Moms Guest House

Mom’s guest house. High speed internet. Excellent Verizon service. Cable Television. Driveway big enough to bring your boat. King sized bed No In person contact to check in needed. Quaint one bedroom home nestled in the woods. Perfect for one or two. Fenced in yard. Wooded trail. 15 min drive to Village of West Branch or Village of Gladwin. 18 miles to The Dream and Nightmare golf courses. 6 miles to Sugar Springs golf course. Nearby state land for hunting. Gladwin RV trails 16 minutes away.

Updated Ranch on Secord Lake with a Private Beach

Relax with the whole family while in paradise on Secord Lake! Enjoy 140 feet of lake frontage and a private beach. This lot is nearly a half acre of land with neighboring pine trees providing privacy on the main side of the house. You'll have an abundance of space for the family to make memories, and a bon fire pit to roast marshmallows. Summer activities include kayaking, fishing, space for volleyball, and a private beach. The house also comes with free WIFI and a desk to get work done.

Scenic Cabin by the Lake

Lakeview cabin and guest house with full access to all sports Elk Lake with large space to tie off pontoon, jet skies or boat. Free access to kayak. Fire pit with beautiful view of Elk Lake. Plenty of sleeping space so this cabin is perfect for large families as well as hunting/fishing groups or girls/ boys weekends! Game room with pool table, shuffle board, darts and bubble hockey attached to guest house. Walking distance to Elk Lake Bar (very good food and atmosphere)!

Summer Retreat with Wiggins Lake Access!

Welcome to Wiggins Lake! Amazing fishing, boating, and relaxation! We are 2 doors down from the public boat launch to 345-acre all-sports Wiggins Lake with plenty of driveway space to bring a boat! After being outside all day, choose to stay home at the fully-stocked cottage to cook meals and enjoy the plethora of games and yard space. There are lots of hiking trails and we are super close to town, too! Fully renovated cottage with all the conveniences you'll need!