Title: Only a short walk to the lake! Or a Short ride to the trails! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Only a short walk to the lake! Or a Short ride to the trails! Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80090000/80083500/80083410/433729cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80090000/80083500/80083410/90f3fe64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80090000/80083500/80083410/443662dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80090000/80083500/80083410/6d703c09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80090000/80083500/80083410/0326640d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81440 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78550000/78544500/78544459/cdecbf4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Upnorth with a dockslip St. Helen - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=78544459&PinnedHotelID=78544459&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33395900/33395807/fb6d202d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing Updated Retreat with Fully Stocked All Seasons Game Room! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.355766,-84.48213&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sbwmGhlsbO%3FU%3FU%3FU%40S%40W%3FS%40U%40W%40SBU%40UBS%40UBUBSBUDUBSBSDUDSBUFSDQDSDSFSFSDSFQFQFSHQFSFQHOFQHQHQHOHQHMJQHMJQHMJOJMJMJMHMLMJMJMLKJKLKJKLILMLIJILILILINGLILGLGNELGNGLELENENELCNENCLCNCNALCNANANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNDLDNDLDNFLFLDNFLFLHLFNHLHJHLHLHLLJHLJLJJJLJJLJLJLJLJLJLJLJNHLJPHLJPHLHPHNHPFPHPHNFPFRHPFRFPFRDPFRDRFRDRDPDRDTDRBTDRBRDTBT%40RBTBTBR%40T%40TBR%40V%40T%3FR%40V%3FR%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTAT%3FTARAVCTARATCTCRCTATCRETCTERCRERETERERERGREPGRERGPGRGRIPGPGPINIRGNIPIPININKNINKNINKLKLKNKLKJKLKLKLMJKJMJMJKJMJMHMJKFMHOHMHMFMFOFMFMDOFMDODMDODMDOBOBMDO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAMEOCOCMEOEOEMEMEOGMEOGMGMGMGOIMIMIMGKKMIMKMKKKMKKKMKKMKMMMIKKMKOKMKMIOKOIOKOIOIOIQIQIOGSIOGQGQIQGSGSGQESGSGQESESESGSCUESESCSCUEUCSCUCUASCUAUCSAUAWAS%3FUAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JOQ6SMuTDQ91xOyipLlMC6hSCS8=) 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Only a short walk to the lake! Or a Short ride to the trails! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### JEREMY B. Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great little spot. Clean and great for all ages. Blaise was super helpful. Thanks! ##### JEREMY B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan E. Jul 5, 2024 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. ##### Dan E. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas B. Nov 25, 2024 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! ##### Thomas B. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danny D. Aug 8, 2023 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!!!! ##### Danny D. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia B. Jul 25, 2022 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! ##### Patricia B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob Z. Aug 21, 2025 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. ##### Rob Z. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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