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LOG CABIN W/ SAUNA ON THE CUT RIVER AT HIGGINS LAKE

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8830 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Roscommon, MI
  • Place, South Higgins Lake State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Roscommon

When you stay at this cabin in Roscommon, you'll be on a river and within a short 4-minute drive from South Higgins Lake State Park. .This cabin is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Tisdale Triangle Pathway and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • North Higgins Lake State Park - 22 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Au Sable River - 26 min drive - 24.3 miles
  • Houghton Lake - 26 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 29 min drive - 28.5 miles

Restaurants

  • Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge
  • Cut River Grille
  • ‪The Country Corner Partystore and Pizza - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Matt's Lake Street Grill & Pizzeria - ‬19 min drive
  • Landmark Restaurant

About this property

Entire place

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

LOG CABIN W/ SAUNA ON THE CUT RIVER AT HIGGINS LAKE

This cozy off-grid rustic Cut River Cabin has a Sauna 3 bedrooms and a loft that will sleep 10. 120 acres with over 1.3 miles of private riverfront on the pristine Cut River that flows out of beautiful Higgins Lake Michigan.

Approximately 10 minutes/7 miles from the beaches of South Higgins Lake State Park, or the Village of Roscommon which has a full-service supermarket (Family Fare) hardware and outdoor supply stores, and a handful of restaurants.

It's a great spot for a quiet retreat away from people, traffic, pollution, and the stresses of modern digital life with the closest neighbor being over 2 miles away. Enjoy the river, paddling in our canoes, fishing, and swimming. Get out in the woods by hiking or biking through nearly 2,000 acres of public state land and trails surrounding the property.
Included are SNOWSHOES in the winter and CANOES in the summer

The Cut River Cabin is a completely off-the-grid property that relies on solar power. Inside you will find NO TV’s, NO WiFi, and NO Modern Luxury Amenities. 😁 You WILL find solar power to charge any devices that you just can’t live without for a weekend getaway, 😉 Manual operated water well pump (Pitcher Pump), Wood Burning Stove to keep warm on them chilly nights (starter/logs included), Well-equipped kitchen and stove.
Due to its simple and rustic features, the cabin is most appealing to hikers, campers, and people who love the outdoors and don't mind the lack of conventional amenities. A few things included to distract you from the busy world outside are many Books, Board Games, Playing Cards.

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Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 830 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

3 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

LOG CABIN W/ SAUNA ON THE CUT RIVER AT HIGGINS LAKE Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelli H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, everything I expected in more.The scenery was absolutely beautiful.We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great hosts, highly recommend! Thanks so much - we are already looking forward to next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

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

Perfect for family camping

Amazing location and host was incredible. Thank you for letting us stay and enjoy a few days of peace and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property! We had the best time being unplugged and surrounded by nature. It was even better than we imagined.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Peaceful Setting

Enjoyed the stayed very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Anniversary Getaway

This was a perfect getaway place for my husband and I to relax, unwind and reconnect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett V.

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

So Relaxing

We had the greatest time and it was the perfect spot to just unplug and relax. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Perfect Location

There's so much about this place that was perfect. Location couldn't get any better. Truly a beautiful piece of property for a solitude get away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful place!

A few friends and I had an awesome weekend at this rustic cabin. Everything we were hoping for!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

m t.

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

Weekend Getaway

The cabin was quite peaceful, and there were so many more stars in the night sky compared to the city. Truly an amazing, and relaxing place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Great off grid

The cabin, property and amenities were great. We had fun and relaxed on the river. Even though the weather was less than great we enjoyed relaxing and just hanging around the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well kept cabin on a beautiful secluded property. Caught some fish in the shallow Cut River and had a blast canoeing. There were many other vessels available as well. If you're interested in visiting this place, just book it you won't regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth T.

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

Remote

We had a great time in a beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

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

Incredible getaway!

This property is a wonderful break from the crowded noise of campgrounds and cabins close together. With a river running through it. This is the perfect place to relax off the grid. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

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

Quiet getaway

We loved the cabin and enjoyed our stay. The wood burning stove kept the cabin warm despite it being the middle of February. The property is beautiful with the river steps away. We're already planning on going back later this year and taking advantage of the canoes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marica W.

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

Amazing place for some rest and relaxation

We spent a long weekend at the cabin right after Christmas and we had an amazing experience. The river is much closer to the cabin than what I anticipated and the windows from the cabin show a beautiful view! The cabin was clean and cozy with enough room for all six of us and our two German shepherds. It was such a relaxing place that I never wanted to leave. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Great getaway

Jeremey was great. Extremely fast response time to questions. Property was exactly as described. We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Winter trip

We had a great time at this cozy rustic cabin. The fire was lit when we arrived with plenty of wood to burn. It had everything that we needed. The kids loved going into the sauna. At night we had never seen so many stars in the sky.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

What an awesome time!

I took my 20 yr old son and 2 dogs with me for 3 days "off-grid". Only disappointment was I had cell service but the cabin and property were amazing, from the riverside cabin the the wood fired sauna, it was a great weekend. Be sure to get up at sunrise to listen to the 1,000's of birds, the gobble of the Turkeys and the calling of the Coyotes. Already planning my next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

Beautiful location

We had a wonderful weekend stay with our dog. Multiple canoes and kayaks were available. The river is so peaceful and easy to navigate. Very private, lots of birds, the stars were incredible at night. The porch was my favorite place. We ate all of our meals there. If you are like me and enjoy almost all aspects of camping except sleeping in a tent, this is the perfect rental for you. It was clean and thoughtfully equipped and communications were very good! Thank you so much for sharing and thank you for letting us bring our dog too. She thought she was in heaven!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Seclusion at it's best.

The cabin was as remote as stated and it felt amazing. Over the three days of our trip, we have one visitor float by on a canoe. Hiking on this property was incredible and so much wildlife. This area has an optimal rating for dark sky and stargazing did not disappoint. We also enjoyed watching the sunrise and all the activity of the songbirds. The canoes provided at the cabin made exploring the Cut River so much fun. The cabin was clean and Jason was on hand to greet us and answer any questions. The views from the cabin are stunning and we are grateful they opened it up for visitors! You don't even realize you are missing "on-grid" amenities because you are in a stunning location. And if you do need something, town is just a few dirt roads away. I gave a poor rating on check-in, Unfortunately, Jeremy did not provide us any check-in instructions (he was off the grid up in the UP and forgot to send them our way) and we missed our first day at this cabin. At this point, we are still waiting on our refund for our missed day. Leading up to our stay, communication with Jeremy was great and very responsive. Verizon customers, you will have excellent cellular reception.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Rustic Experience That Allows For the Simple Things in Life to Be Appreciated

What a unique place! If you want to get away from everything and take a step back in time, this is your vacation! This is not a luxury hotel, it is more of a pioneer-type experience. The cabin is set on a very remote piece of land. It offers cozy comforts, yet is very basic and will rekindle simple joys you’ve all but forgotten. Nothing beats being warmed by a wood stove, playing board games, making fond memories with your loved-ones by candlelight! We had such a wonderful weekend unplugged. Because we wanted an authentic experience, we used the wood stove to both warm stew, and one night, baked the tastiest foil-wrapped potatoes inside it! We also so much appreciated the fresh well water with pitcher-pump right in the kitchen! The owner has outfitted the cabin with a generator as well as some battery powered lights for those who prefer a bit more conveniences, but we preferred to live in the past and didn’t want to use them. We enjoyed the candlelight and quiet instead. During the daylight, we took walks, used the canoes, enjoyed the unspoiled scenery. What we most loved about this place was how private the property was, how completely untouched the land has been kept, and experiencing what it may have been like living years ago. This entire experience is like none other! Thank you Jeremy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abby L.

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

A beautiful place to rest and explore

We were so happy with our experience at the cut river cabin — such a hidden gem. Will definitely be renting again! Thanks, Jeremy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

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

Beautiful cabin by the river

Super secluded. Rustic cabin but with some great amenities. The river is right off the back patio and has crystal clear waters. Property owner was very helpful with all the information we needed. Lots of people asking about where this place was based on the pictures we were taking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharalea D.

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

Unplug and unwind

If you are looking for a remote getaway look no further. We visited with our two teenage girls and 2 dogs. Everyone had a great relaxing time and the location is beautiful. The only company is an occasional kayak down the beautiful river. Jeremy was so nice and helpful and even contacted us a couple times during the stay to make sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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