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Secluded log cabin with acreage + all the comforts
Located 3 mi. west of the small town of Frederic, Mi, & situated on 20 acres of land, this rustic log cabin provides a peaceful respite from the hectic pace of urban life. The property is bounded on 3 sides by the Au Sable State Forest. Situated in a relatively remote portion of the lower peninsula, guests are virtually assured a tranquil stay. Whether you seek a romantic get away with someone special, or a lively get together with friends or family, this place offers something for everyone.

Cabin TrailTales (& Tails)🐕🌲Lake Margrethe ACCESS
Cozy Up North retreat near Lake Margrethe & Hanson Hills! This dog-friendly, family-ready cabin offers rustic charm w/modern comforts: comfy beds, WiFi, a full kitchen, fire pit, spacious deck, and direct ORV/snowmobile trail access. Walk to the lake or unwind under the stars. Clean, well-stocked, full of heart & plenty of parking for trailers & all your toys! It’s not a hotel — it’s better: a true northern Michigan cabin where memories are made, tails are wagging, and the trails are waiting!

Barn Studio Suite
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Once a barn for tack and hay, now a peaceful studio suite with all of the modern amenities, including a full bath, kitchen, and laundry. Play with goats or relax on the swing to watch cows & horses graze. Our animals are also pets and we welcome yours! Choose your adventure! Saddlewood Ranch is surrounded by trails, between 2 lakes (5 minutes), yet close to town and Camp Grayling. Whether you seek serenity or adventure, your get away awaits!

🔥Bonfire☮️Peaceful🏝Higgins/Houghton⛵️Boating
This cottage is nestled on a fully wooded, half acre lot making it a perfect place for summer night bbq's and bonfires. House offers plenty of parking for your boat/trailer/toys and is 5 mins from South State Park, Marl Lake, Dollar General (for any last minute shopping needs) and the famous Nibbles Ice Cream. Property is within walking distance to Redwood Golf Course and Markey Township Park. Newly remodeled with a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, and a large screen flat TV for movie night.

Iroquois Lakeview -steps from the lake!
Welcome to our cozy cottage just across the street from Houghton Lake! Enjoy the nicest street on the lake, with lake views from the living room, dining room/kitchen, & the additional family room. Enjoy a glass of wine watching sunset from the large front deck and Amish seating. Lake access is a block away. Small boats may launch there. ORV trailhead is very close (we ride to the trailhead from the cottage), plus snowmobile trails, and state land. Public boat launch under 3 miles away.

The Love Shack❤️Cozy Cute 4 Seasons Getaway
Welcome to the Love Shack! Our cozy little cottage is perfect for your relaxing getaway. Use it as a launchpad for your local adventure or just relax & decompress Immediate vicinity: Spikehorn Restaurant, party store, park, playground, pickleball courts, walk to lake 5-10 min drive: South Higgins Lake State Park w/boat launch & dog beach; Houghton Lake DNR boat launch, Markey Park w/dog park, playground, disc golf, fitness track 15 min drive: Sullivan Beach, plenty of dining & shopping

Rustic Log Cabin known as the Snowshoe Cabin
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place in the north woods. Cabin has 2 twin size beds in the loft and a full size bed on main floor. Includes Kitchen table and chairs and a kitchenette with a microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker, toaster and a crockpot. There is a bathhouse on site with hot showers and bathrooms. Close to ATV/Snowmobile Trails and you can ride from your site. You will need to provide your own bedding, pillows, towels, cooking utensils and shower items

*HighlyRated* WalkToLake *OutdoorShower* ManCave
Welcome to paradise! Experience the beauty of pristine Higgins Lake. 10,000 acres of crystal clear spring water and sandy shores. Short 5 minute walk to lake and road end dock from our charming, highly rated cozy cottage . Take in breathtaking sunsets, swim or kayak from the shared dock. We have two kayaks for guest use. Close to Samoset Park and beach. Several nearby boat launches. Ten minutes from two state parks. One hour from Traverse City. 99 miles to Mackinaw City.

Modern Country Higgins Lake Cottage Water Access
Enjoy this immaculate newly decorated 1700 square foot cottage complete with amenities, WIFI, full kitchen, spacious living room, 4 large bedrooms, washer/dryer and plenty of parking for car, boats/watercraft and snowmobile recreational toys! We are nestled in the heart of Higgins Lake in walking distance to Sam-O-Set park with boat access and swimming beaches. It's a great location for day trips to Traverse City, Mackinaw, Wineries and scenic golf courses.

Larkin's Cabin | Pet & Family Friendly!
Larkin’s Cabin is newly renovated & one mile from beautiful Higgins Lake!! This cabin has all the comforts of home with no sparing on that northern Michigan feel. In summer, spend the days swimming, boating or fishing & the nights cozied up by the bon fire. Winter, enjoy ice fishing, snowmobiling, or cross-country skiing with 11 miles of trails just a mile away. There's also plenty of space for entertaining inside & out with ample parking for boats & trailers.

Knotty and Nice Retreat
DOGS ARE WELCOME !!!! Walk to the lake. Close to state parks, ATV trails. Enjoy this clean and cozy year round newly remodeled cabin with heat and air. This cabin is equipped with everything you will need. Comfy king size bed, queen bed and a queen size sleeper sofa with HDTV w Roku box. Just a short walk to Higgins lake Maplehurst road end where you can launch your boat and relax in the sun and watch the most amazing sunsets on a small but quaint beach

Lake front cabin on 140 acres
Welcome to the relaxing Mas cabin located at Camp Deer Trails family campground. Enjoy breathtaking views of long lake as well as 140 acres of forest to explore. The outdoor activities are endless with our canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards. We also have our own private island you can reach called Moose island. We are minutes from trailheads for all off road vehicles. There are several golf courses in the area including Snow Snake, Tamarack, and Firefly.
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Your guide to Higgins Lake
Welcome to Higgins Lake
This nearly 10,000-acre, spring-fed lake is the tenth largest in Michigan as well as one of the deepest. It’s often named one of the most beautiful lakes in the country thanks to its stunning turquoise waters. The color is due to the lake’s curious lack of plant life. With hardly any algae to muck up the water, it remains clear through to its sandy bottom, reflecting that signature Caribbean blue hue. Just a handful of residents live on Higgins Lake full-time — too few to comprise a proper township. But there is a post office here, as well as a shared sense of community with the rest of Roscommon County. Coupled with nearby Houghton Lake and Lake St. Helen, this trio of county lakes draws tourists for great fishing in their clear waters. Higgins Lake, especially, with its 21 miles of shoreline, is a hotspot for catching perch, trout, crappie, pike, walleye, bluegill, smallmouth and largemouth bass. The only thing that rivals the incredible fishing in Higgins Lake are the awesome sunrises and sunsets over the water.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Higgins Lake
Higgins Lake and its neighbors shine in the summertime, but true to the American Midwest, where winter stretches for several months, locals make sure that their longest, coldest season is just as fun. Every February, Houghton Lake hosts the state’s longest-running winter festival: Tip Up Town USA. There’s snowmobile drag racing, an ice fishing contest, a winter 5K race, and a polar bear plunge. July’s Roscommon Riverfest features live music, cardboard boat races, and more. There are even more festivals spread throughout the spring and autumn, when stunning fall color reflects vividly against the crystal-blue lake waters.
Top things to do in Higgins Lake
South Higgins Lake State Park
Split in two by County Road 100, this 1,000-acre state park makes up for its relatively small size with a variety of terrain worthy of exploration. Stretching across a mile of Higgins Lake’s south shore, the park is covered in a dense forest of maple, oak, and pine trees, with a massive, 400-site campground.
North Higgins Lake State Park
About half the size of the southern-bordering state park, North Higgins Lake State Park is located on what was once the world’s largest tree seedling nursery. Check out the Higgins Lake Nursery and the Civilian Conservation Corp Museum to learn about this old-world industry. Eight miles of trails and a popular swimming beach round out the park.
Seasonal festivals
Beyond the draw of the lake itself is the flurry of festivals that take place over the course of the year. From art fests in the summer to multiple Christmas festivals in December, and even festivals dedicated to local birds and fish, Higgins Lake and the surrounding Roscommon County community know how to celebrate.
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