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Only a short walk to the lake! Or a Short ride to the trails!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Dining
Escape to the north and unwind in our cozy cottage, nestled near St. Helen Lake with walking distance access to water recreation. Cook up a storm on the charcoal grill or gather around the fire pit for S'mores, while enjoying puzzles or board games inside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8134 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Only a short walk to the lake! Or a Short ride to the trails!

Looking to escape up north and enjoy the Lake? Miles upon miles of trails for your ORV. Rest and Recharge at our cottage with room to sleep 8. Walking distance from St. Helen Lake for water recreation. Open floor plan w/ 1 bed and bath on 1st floor. 1 full bedroom and another for the "little's" upstairs (This room is only about 5 foot tall. An adult will not be able to stand upright in this room). Trail access is just down the road and everything in town can be accessed with your ORV or snowmobile sled!
The space
Enjoy a calm relaxed getaway in our cottage where you can stroll down to the lake, rest on the deck or light up the charcoal grill to cook the catch of the day. Out back, cook some S'mores or enjoy a cold one by the fire. Inside we invite you to open the hallway closet where you will find our supply of puzzles or a board games to play at the kitchen table. (there is a leaf under the table that can be opened to make it larger) You can also hop in the car and enjoy Houghton lake or Higgins Lake with just a short drive.
Guest access
You will have access to the whole cottage with the exception of the 2 Garages.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,440 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
St Helen, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Saint Helen - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Houghton Lake - 16 min drive - 21.7 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 25 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Au Sable River - 29 min drive - 62.8 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 32 min drive - 69.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Angry Oven - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Inn Back Door Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beef A Roo - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fork’n Around - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mr B’s Deli & Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Only a short walk to the lake! Or a Short ride to the trails! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Only a short walk to the lake! Or a Short ride to the trails!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Only a short walk to the lake! Or a Short ride to the trails!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Only a short walk to the lake! Or a Short ride to the trails! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Saint Helen and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Birch Point Golf Club. Russell Lake and Richfield township Library are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Only a short walk to the lake! Or a Short ride to the trails! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JEREMY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot. Clean and great for all ages. Blaise was super helpful. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan E.

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

Great Cottage by Lake St. Helen

We have family with a cottage on the lake. We loved this place as a remote place to stay. Super comfy, well stocked and comfortable beds. Look forward to booking again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Just Right!

Deer hunting trip with son and grandsons. Clean, warm, cozy, just bring food, all else supplied. Nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny D.

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

Anniversary trip

We came for our anniversary to this cozy cabin! It was an adorable home that was warm and welcoming as soon we walked through the doors! Super clean and adorable! We loved how close the walk was to the beach and the fire pit in the back was so nice to relax around! The massage chair was a awesome! We can’t wait to come back with our family and make some more wonderful memories! Highly recommend this lovely home for your next vacation get away. The owners for very responsive and easily available for all of our questions!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Wonderful owner

The owner maintained great communication the whole step of the way. Our party was 6 adults, we knew going in that one room was low ceiling and a kid motif. My adult kids just had fun with it and limbo-ed their day to a start. Definitely better for a family with little kiddos, but we would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for 3 nights in August. The place was clean, close to the beach, and overall within par in that price range. I would stay here again. We did not use the fire pit or other anything outside as we mainly used this place as a place to sleep (which btw, the air conditioning works well however the upstairs gets pretty warm). The owners were easy to communicate with. This isn’t luxury, but a cute, clean, and cozy cabin in northern(ish) Michigan.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025