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A house with a dock extending into a calm body of water, surrounded by trees.
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A wooden dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a view of a lake with a dock and boats.
A cabin with a wooden interior, two leather chairs, a small table, a window with a view of a lake, and a lamp on a side table.
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs, a bench, and a view of the water.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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St. Helen, MI
  • Place, Lake Saint Helen
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Hartwick Pines State Park
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St. Helen

With a stay at this cottage in St. Helen, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Lake Saint Helen and a 4-minute drive from Birch Point Golf Club. .This cottage is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Russell Lake and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Richfield township Library.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Saint Helen - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Houghton Lake - 17 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 29 min drive - 29.7 miles
  • Au Sable River - 33 min drive - 41.9 miles
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 36 min drive - 46.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Angry Oven - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fork’n Around - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Inn Back Door Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Trail Taco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hen House Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Loons Nest- Stunning fall waterfront view. Tranquil. Cozy. Fireplace & Bonfires

Charming lakefront home that is clean/updated for your family VK or couples getaway.

Master bedroom has a queen. Additional first floor bedroom two twins. Loft has 4 additional beds.

2 tables inside seat 8 for dining. Really nice lazy boy style loungers and a couch near the TV.

Includes a dock with spots for 2 boats.

The area in front is sandy to about 2 or 3 feet. Excellent fishing right off the dock. Neighborhood beach down the road is large, sandy to 7 feet. Orv trails and boat launch are both only a quarter mile away.

Built in the early 40's, the Interior decor pays homage to the 40s-50s cabin era and the local loon population.

Window AC units.
In floor heater.
Firewood and fireplace.
Huge bon fire pit w lots of seating.
grill.
massive picnic table.

Galley kitchen with most of what you would need to cook meals for 8. WiFi. Microwave. Coffee pot and filters.

Yes - clothing washer/dryer
No -dishwasher.

Enjot the sunsets and sun rises over the lake as you dine.

Fishing gear provided.
Smore supplies provided.

Max people is 7

NO PARTYS. NO PETS. No fish cleaning inside. No snow mobiles through the yard.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Please do not make beds but also do not strip beds. That way we can see what got used and wash that.
Please empty kitchen trash and put in bin. Trash day is Monday so if you depart Sunday it would be great if you can put bin at curb.
Please notify owner of any damage or items that were not working.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please do not wear shoes inside.
Do NOT PARK on septic or past front door. Septic is marked by rocks. Do not park on easement. There is parking for 3 vehicles.
Do not clean fish in the house or outside on tables/furniture/concrete. Bring a fish cleaning board and trash can if you are going to clean fish.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children should not be left unaccompanied at lake.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Loons Nest- Stunning fall waterfront view. Tranquil. Cozy. Fireplace & Bonfires Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot on the lake for our vacation. The cabin had superb views, was comfortable and everything worked well. Wi-Fi was excellent. The kids enjoyed catching fish off the dock. Weather was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay on Lake St Helen. Great fishing, Close to downtown and other places. Lots of beds for people and the layout of the house works great for larger families. Kitchen has the things you need to cook at good meal. Large patio firepit works great and sitting out on it listening to the Loons is a bonus. House is well kept. Parking is tight. Would stay again. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very homey and comfortable space for our family. The sunrise and sunsets were amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026