Private, Cozy, Quiet on double lot near Beautiful Higgins and Houghton Lakes
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Private, Cozy, Quiet on double lot near Beautiful Higgins and Houghton Lakes
Markey Township, Michigan, 48653
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Amenities
Wi-Fi in public areas
Golf course
Snorkeling
BBQ
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Ski equipment rental
Kayaking
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Property Description
Higgins Lake was recently voted MSN Real Estate's Top 10 Locations for Boat Owners!
Enjoy this cozy cottage, just a short one mile drive to crystal clear Higgins Lake boat launch.
Our cozy cottage is nestled in a lush, green forest setting, and is one mile from the sixth most beautiful lake in the world, Higgins Lake and just a few miles north of the largest inland lake in Michigan, Houghton Lake. We have local trails to explore for snowmobiles, quads, dirt bikes, ATV's and side by sides just around the corner. Only 4 miles from the 6/7 trail head at the US-127 exit 201 that you can ride to from the driveway. We have a front deck with a gas grill and furniture out back to help you relax and soak up the summer sun! There's a large outdoor table with chairs as well as a picnic table. We have a large double lot with wooded lots on both sides (no close neighbors!) that provide a peaceful private up north setting along with a stone bonfire pit out back for roasting s'mores under the stars. For those rainy days enjoy a game of cards under the cathedral ceiling covered porch out back with a ceiling fan and dimmable LED lights!
Gerrish Twp. park is a local boat launch that is one mile away. It provides docking, boat launch, fishing, picnic area, and much more as you enjoy our Northern Michigan summers. Perch, pike, and trout are among the fish that can be caught in Higgins Lake plus public restrooms and a rinsing station. All is accessible by car.
South State Park and Campground is just 2 miles away which also offers a public beach and boat launch as well as camping.
Local pizza and ice cream from Polar Parlar is less than a mile away as well as Nibbles Ice cream and a fully stocked party store. For more needs theres also a Dollar General.
The cottage sleeps 6 comfortably with option of 8 if double up on the two full beds. We prefer no more than 6 adults, so the 8 would be with a few kids. We've had 3 10 yr old girls sleep in one full bed a few times while there were spare beds available (don't ask me why). A cozy family cottage interior, and offers many amenities to make your stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
With the cottage being located on the south end of Higgins Lake and conveniently located between US-127 & I-75 trips to Traverse City, Petoskey, Cheboygan and even Mackinaw Island are recommended day trips (each within 1.5 hours drive).
Book your vacation now!About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Kids LOVE it and parents feel at ease here!.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Outside is fine, please dispose of cigarette butts.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.
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9.8/10
Cleanliness9.8
Amenities9.8
Location9.8
Service9.8
All 12 reviews
Surroundings
Landmarks: Markey Church
(1.1 km)
Landmarks: Great Circle Campground
(1.5 km)
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5
2 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home
2 bedrooms: 2 single beds 1 queen bed and 2 double beds
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Wi-Fi in room
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9.8/10
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12 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.8
- Amenities9.8
- Location9.8
- Service9.8
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Tracy O.
November 5, 2025
The cottage was clean & very cozy. We would stay there again.
Jennifer D.
November 3, 2024
Cute cabin in the woods
This cozy cabin was perfect for my husband and me to get away from the city for the weekend. It had everything we needed. We really liked that it was on a double lot with lots of trees, so we felt more secluded from the other houses, especially when we had campfires each night. But it's in a great neighborhood, conveniently located between both lakes.
Anita M.
November 3, 2024
reconnect 'girls' trip
Mike is quick to respond to all messages. cute 'cabin' - nice to have a comfy chair as well as couch in TV area.
extra spices were a nice touch, (but we brought our own).
small for as many as it can sleep, if you plan to be inside.
Julia S.
June 17, 2024
Wedding weekend
Perfect location to the wedding venue. House was cute and clean !
Richard P.
June 5, 2024
Cozy
Was a cozy little home. Great for a weekend trip.
Richard C.
August 23, 2023
Nice week at Lakes Area.
Large windows in LR Kitchen area, comfortable furniture.
Master BR good. Good sized back yard fire pit area with lighting.
Verified traveler
July 26, 2023
Quiet and Relaxing Getaway
Very quiet and relaxing setting. Very clean and well stocked home. Great location between Higgins and Houghton Lakes. Easy day trips to the U.P. or Traverse City area.
Good communication with owner.
Annalyne O.
July 8, 2023
Cute & affordable place to stay!
We were happy to find availability here for July 4-7.
Very affordable and plenty of property to enjoy. Nice secluded neighborhood.
We brought a trailer with a side-by-side & dirt bike and there was plenty of room to park it.
Sheryl S.
August 19, 2023
Quick stay
We only stayed for one night after golf but it was comfortable.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Wi-Fi in public areas
Golf course
Snorkeling
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More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Public areas
BBQ
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Health & wellness
Golf course
Ski equipment rental
Kayaking
Sailing
Off-site
Snorkeling
Off-site
Motorized water sports equipment
Activities
Fishing
Off-site
Accessibility
Stair-free main entrance
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old
Property host
Mike Christian
Speaks: English
About this property
Higgins Lake was recently voted MSN Real Estate's Top 10 Locations for Boat Owners!
Enjoy this cozy cottage, just a short one mile drive to crystal clear Higgins Lake boat launch.
Our cozy cottage is nestled in a lush, green forest setting, and is one mile from the sixth most beautiful lake in the world, Higgins Lake and just a few miles north of the largest inland lake in Michigan, Houghton Lake. We have local trails to explore for snowmobiles, quads, dirt bikes, ATV's and side by sides just around the corner. Only 4 miles from the 6/7 trail head at the US-127 exit 201 that you can ride to from the driveway. We have a front deck with a gas grill and furniture out back to help you relax and soak up the summer sun! There's a large outdoor table with chairs as well as a picnic table. We have a large double lot with wooded lots on both sides (no close neighbors!) that provide a peaceful private up north setting along with a stone bonfire pit out back for roasting s'mores under the stars. For those rainy days enjoy a game of cards under the cathedral ceiling covered porch out back with a ceiling fan and dimmable LED lights!
Gerrish Twp. park is a local boat launch that is one mile away. It provides docking, boat launch, fishing, picnic area, and much more as you enjoy our Northern Michigan summers. Perch, pike, and trout are among the fish that can be caught in Higgins Lake plus public restrooms and a rinsing station. All is accessible by car.
South State Park and Campground is just 2 miles away which also offers a public beach and boat launch as well as camping.
Local pizza and ice cream from Polar Parlar is less than a mile away as well as Nibbles Ice cream and a fully stocked party store. For more needs theres also a Dollar General.
The cottage sleeps 6 comfortably with option of 8 if double up on the two full beds. We prefer no more than 6 adults, so the 8 would be with a few kids. We've had 3 10 yr old girls sleep in one full bed a few times while there were spare beds available (don't ask me why). A cozy family cottage interior, and offers many amenities to make your stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
With the cottage being located on the south end of Higgins Lake and conveniently located between US-127 & I-75 trips to Traverse City, Petoskey, Cheboygan and even Mackinaw Island are recommended day trips (each within 1.5 hours drive).
Book your vacation now!About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Kids LOVE it and parents feel at ease here!.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Outside is fine, please dispose of cigarette butts.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.
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