In Roscommon .With a stay at this Roscommon vacation home, you'll be steps from Meads Landing and a 5-minute walk from Huron-Manistee National Forest. Wallace Park and Au Sable River Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Tisdale Triangle Pathway - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
North Higgins Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 9.7 miles
Higgins Lake - 19 min drive - 10.5 miles
Forest Dunes Golf Resort - 27 min drive - 11.9 miles
Restaurants
Matt's Lake Street Grill & Pizzeria - 4 min drive
Jacks Place Roscommon - 5 min drive
Fred's of Roscommon - 4 min drive
Northwinds Pizza - 14 min drive
The Bird & The Bear Grill - 14 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.
Open All Year. Ausable River Access. Newly Remodeled!
Welcome to our Up North home away from home and vacation in beautiful, quiet Roscommon, Michigan! This newly remodeled home is located on a quiet country road with stunning Ausable River access. Close to both Higgins & Hougton Lakes.
Also, Bear Cottage is only 15 minutes from the world famous "Forest Dunes" golf course!!!
This home features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and even an extra flat screen TV in one of the bedrooms.
All our appliances are brand new. We have a full kitchen, yet we even added a handy kitchenette to the master bedroom for privacy.
Bring your canoe; bring your fishing poles. Your Ausable River access is just a short stroll down this quiet country road.
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Only 500 feet from Higgins Lake with shared lake access
Only 500 feet from Higgins Lake with shared lake access
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
Garden
Unit size: 900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
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 are welcome
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events are allowed on site.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Open All Year Ausable River Access Newly Remodeled!
Open All Year * Ausable River Access * Newly Remodeled!
Frequently asked questions
Does Open All Year. Ausable River Access. Newly Remodeled! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Open All Year. Ausable River Access. Newly Remodeled! offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Open All Year. Ausable River Access. Newly Remodeled!?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Open All Year. Ausable River Access. Newly Remodeled!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Open All Year. Ausable River Access. Newly Remodeled!?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Open All Year. Ausable River Access. Newly Remodeled! have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Open All Year. Ausable River Access. Newly Remodeled! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Open All Year. Ausable River Access. Newly Remodeled! to downtown Roscommon?
This vacation home is 1 mi away from Roscommon.
Reviews
Open All Year. Ausable River Access. Newly Remodeled! Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
9.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 84 reviews
10 - Excellent
71
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 84 reviews
8 - Good
13
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michael K.
Aug 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house. Very clean and great location
Michael K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy W.
Aug 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
My Kids Mom stayed 2 night for a wedding it was perfectly located and clean no issues. priced well.
Jeremy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matthew S.
Aug 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
My family enjoyed our visit to this homei. Great place to stay for Higgens Lake. We hope to be back some day.
Matthew S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Autumn V.
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
Super easy check in and check out.
Autumn V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sara W.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
House was spacious and comfortable, will definitely book again!
Sara W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Joni H., Holland, MI
Jun 9, 2025
Positives: location close to cute town and river, pet-friendly, quiet, safe neighborhood. Easy car ride to lakes and parks. We enjoyed the farmers market and coffee shop. The rocks were great.Negatives: surprised to find the place NOT clean based on other reviews raving about the cleanliness. They was feces on the front toilet seat and smeared in the bowl, the corners of the floors and bathrooms had hairs and cobwebs in them, the shower drain had a hairball in it, several hairs in the bedsheets. Several dishes were dirty. We were only there two nights, so we did just clean up ourselves, but cleanliness is of huge importance to me when renting a place, so this was quite a turnoff. I also found it sketchy that instructions hanging on the fridge said to “NOT” strip the bedsheets. How then do we know that they get washed? The back bedroom was chilly and the beds were not comfortable (the couch served as a comfy alternative.) Other than that, the only communication we had from Ed was right after we booked with all of the information. There was no reminder to confirm and no message asking if everything was okay. I am used to more communication from the owners with those types of things. We use STRs often. If you’re not too picky about these things, you’ll probably enjoy this property.
Joni H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gina G., Columbia, Missouri
May 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our stay
The house was well maintained and perfect for our stay. Convenient to town and the lakes. Loved it.
Very nice neighborhood and lovely home. Just what we needed. Not enough space for everyone at the family home, so this was perfect. Will definitely be back 😊
Susan W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Curt D.
Jul 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage!
We had an enjoyable experience here with more family camping at North Higgins state park. Great place to chill and sleep!
Curt D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Elyse H.
Jun 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Yearly Family Fly Fishing Trip
Great location for us. Less than 20 minutes to Grayling where other family members were staying. The kids loved being able to walk down the street and swim in the river.
Elyse H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Arthur F.
Aug 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, very comfortable.
Renting was very easy. We had a wonderful weekend
Arthur F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joseph G., Kimball, Michigan
Jul 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
no problems
good as usual
Joseph G.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jill S.
Jun 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Nights
It was a nice vacation. We were not there much but liked the privacy and fire pit area.
Jill S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
karen I.
May 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family fishing trip.
wonderful house/cabin right by the au sable. Owner very accessible and friendly. Our fishermen had a great weekend. Store close by, all amenities for food we brought as well. We will be back!
karen I.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Larry L.
Jan 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
work away from home
Home was nice, had after thing we needed and was closed to our work site. I had a two person crew so two bedrooms with Full size bed worked out fine.
Larry L.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Eric F.
Jan 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and spacious
The home was very clean and spacious. Close to downtown Roscommon and easily accessible from the road.
Very clean, plenty of room, great and quick service when the furnace went out. Would highly recommend staying here.
Nathan
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nathan F.
Oct 25, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning
We had the opportunity to stay at Ed's place for a short weekend getaway and it was perfect. Kayaked the Au Sable River with Paddle Brave and hiked in Grayling. Perfect location for us and everyone in town was friendly and accommodating! It was a great and relaxing trip, thanks Ed!
Nathan F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lori R.
Oct 10, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
weekend getaway
The place was lovely, and much larger than pictures showed. It was spotless! I felt very safe being there by myself. Next time will be for kayaking!
Lori R.
8/10 Good
Bill F.
Sep 25, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Cabin
Nicely set up. Very close to town and all conveniences. Just a short drive to trails too.
Bill F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joseph C.
Sep 22, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean home close to great golf
We spent the weekend playing the nearby golf courses and enjoyed coming back to a convenient place to sleep.
Joseph C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Peggy V.
Sep 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy getaway
We needed a place to stay over Labor Day weekend with short notice. We didn't think we'd find anything this reasonable near Higgins Lake since Labor Day is a big "farewell to summer " weekend in northern Michigan. Plus we needed to find a dog friendly property for our 2 small dogs. Ed's cozy home ended up being perfect for us. The house was very clean and the kitchen had everything we needed to make home cooked meals. We also enjoyed Matt's Lake Street Grill (3 times) and highly recommend this restaurant. The bed was super comfortable and the area was quiet for a good nights sleep. We would definitely stay here again. This is our first time renting a place through VRBO and it was a very pleasant experience. Thank you, Ed!
Peggy V.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nichole D.
Sep 10, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
5 stars. Would stay again.
The location was close to everything that you could need. Groceries. Take out, dine in. The dog beach at the south state park was about a 12 minute drive which was just fine for us. The house was stocked with everything that we needed. It was clean and spacious for two of us and our large breed dog.