Spacious, peaceful home away from home...sun or snow! provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Spacious, peaceful home away from home...sun or snow!
Welcome to our spacious, 1700 square feet home away from home! Three bedrooms, two bathrooms (two showers and a garden tub), and a kitchen filled with all the dishes, utensils and cookware you need to stay for as long as you need the break await your arrival - morning toast and coffee? grilled chicken for dinner (we have a grill!)? or maybe a batch of cookies to satisfy the sweet tooth? - all you need is here to prepare your best meals (you just bring the food). If you are looking to eat out - there are plenty of mom and pop, home-cooking options available in town, including a new specialty foods market and some amazing prepared smoked meals at Fork N Around. Want bigger food options? Both Houghton Lake and Higgins Lake are about a 20 minute drive from St. Helen, and there is always some fun going on there as well! Home cooked options bonus: the new favorite place for grocery shopping is only a couple of exits south in West Branch - Meijer - but St. Helen's own Louie's market is just down the street for when you need that last minute food item or just a bag of late night potato chips.
For the beach lovers, Cove Park Public Beach and boat launch are only 1.5 miles away, as well as fishing docks on Lake St. Helen - filled with pike, perch, bluegill and so much more! The kids can even catch the occasional crawfish at the beach when they aren't busy chasing minnows or playing with sand toys from the newly installed beach toys booth to borrow and return after your beach visit; for the lovers of off-road trail riding, there is a trailhead at the very entrance to our subdivision. And speaking of ORVs, if you have your own, we have plenty of driveway space for your trailers or small campers to rest in.
After a day of fun in the sun or on the trails, come home, relax by a big campfire, and roast some s'mores before getting a good night's sleep, recharging you for the next day's adventure! Bring your family and friends...our home sleeps 7 comfortably with enough space for an extra air mattress, too, which we provide along with both kitchen and bath linens, pillows, blankets along with minimal kitchen products and toiletries.
So, if you just need a break, want to experience the world of "up north, Michigan" not so far away from home, need a beach day or want to explore all the ORV trails have to offer, this is the place for you! Sip your coffee or cocktails on the front porch swing, breathe in the smell of fresh air and bonfires, and in the evenings enjoy the stars - diamonds in the sky! We love it here, and we still spend family time here, too, so please treat our home as if it were your own. We hope you love it as much as we do!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
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.
4 accessible parking spaces
Area rugs in public areas
No elevator (single-level property)
Single level property
Smooth flooring in public areas
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoking not allowed
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)
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:
Load the dishwasher
Store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check in is 3:00 p.m. Should there be a need to check in at 4:00 (due to any extenuating circumstances), a text will come from the owner the morning of arrival. This is rare!!
Check out is 11:00 a.m.
Please read the guide to the house on arrival - there is binder on the table with everything you NEED to know!
During your stay, questions and concerns can addressed to the house manager, Sara Paul 810-484-7603.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
When using the washer/dryer unit, use only the pre-set settings (Quick Wash) and Timed Dry. It's loud. :: Please leave washer door open after use.
DO NOT leave outside doors open to the outside.
Pets
Pets not allowed
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 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
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
St. Helen is home to this vacation home. Birch Point Golf Club and The Nightmare Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ogemaw Nature Park and Zettel Farms and Orchard. Visit our St. Helen travel guide
Is Spacious, peaceful home away from home...sun or snow! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious, peaceful home away from home...sun or snow!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious, peaceful home away from home...sun or snow!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious, peaceful home away from home...sun or snow! located?
Situated in St. Helen, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Birch Point Golf Club, Richfiled Township Park and Boat Launch, and Richfield township Library. Lake Saint Helen and Richfield Township Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Spacious, peaceful home away from home...sun or snow! Reviews
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This house had everything we needed for a friends weekend. The property itself is large so we didn't feel the neighbors right next to us with a bonfire pit plus a great front porch and back deck. Beds were comfortable and kitchen, dining and living room area was spacious for gathering. Would definitely book again.
Property was clean. Items were well labeled. Perfect location for our visit. Everything in good working order. Would have liked some soap in bathrooms.
Stayed at the property with a few friends while playing golf in the area. The location was perfect, the home was clean and directions were easy. Would stay here again in the future.
This is our favorite property to stay at in Saint Helen. We will be back again in the fall! Great location for trail riding and for any day trips around the region.
This is a lovely property, with all of the amenities! Beds are comfortable and the whole house was immaculate. The neighborhood is quiet and we enjoyed coffee on the front porch every morning.
The property is clean and has everything needed. Comfortable beds, nice outdoor area, good pull-through driveway for a truck and trailer. Jill is fantastic, great host.
We enjoyed the side open space and the beds were comfortable. We had almost everything we needed (Could use a cookie sheet and a couple of non stick pans) but it was clean and a great location to the trails! We'll be back!
Perfect location, easy access to the trails and plenty of parking for our rigs. Close to gas and groceries.We were up for a weekend of riding and had everything we could have needed and more.The house was very clean and well stocked with towels and bedding. Totally recommend! We will be back!
Lovely home with all the amenities. The bed was SO comfortable! The home was clean, and the owner was responsive when we needed help after the electronic keypad died unexpectedly. I would love to stay here again. Perfect place to rest after a fun day in the woods. Also, the trails are SUPER close!
Great place, really felt like home! We came for my nephews wedding and it was the perfect location. My only suggestion would be to save yourself some money by giving guests access to the ac temp. It was a very hot weekend and I was acually cold at night (wish i brought my slippers)when I rarely ever get cold. We loved it, if come back to the area I wiĺl definitely book it again!
I was looking for a place located within a variety of good golfing locations. The house was perfect for the 3 in our party. Nice 3 bedroom 2 bath homes, very clean, nice rear yard deck to sit out and have conversation. spacious for relaxing inside watching television. All in all I recommend anyone to stay at this house
Property was very clean and well taken care of. Between the instructions left by owner in a book and the great communications with the owner, the stay turned out perfect. Loved the ease of access to the trails. Was able to start off each day with a short drive to them and no need to trailer to trailer to them for the day. Was close to lake where wife and I could walk to the little beach park they have there.
Would highly recommend this location as a place to stay and relax. I will definitely be back as it was also only a 10 min drive from family as well.
Place was great. Clean and very nice. There was six of us, three couples, and plenty of room for all of us. The two full baths made it nice for everyone getting around. Had easy access to the trails and the grocery store down the road had pretty much anything you’d need as far as groceries go. Only thing that could make it better is some more seating in the living room, but with the front and back porches, and all the activities to do, we spent very little time inside. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you
We had a relaxing time staying in St. Helen. It was a quiet neighborhood, and we enjoyed sitting out on the front porch. It was also close to a lot of good places for me to fly fish on the Au Sable River and it's branches. My 93-year old mother was able to come up for a few days, and she enjoyed Bronner's Christmas Store in Frankenmuth, as well as visiting Mackinac Island. Home was clean and well-maintained. The property manager was quick to respond when we had questions. We spent a month here to escape the August heat in Texas, and definitely enjoyed the cooler temperatures.
My sister and I enjoyed our five day stay. The house was immaculately clean, well stocked with dishes, towels, and essentials. Beds were comfortable and neighborhood quiet. The living room light turning on when entering was great.
The only hickup we had was several electrical breakers were off when we arrived, including the water heater and stove. Easy enough to solve and we had hot showers for the stay.
Suggestions:
- Mirror in back, left bedroom
- Something for hanging clothes in the master bedroom (closet was locked, we assumed for owner's storage).
- If electrical breakers, beside the well, need to be turned on, state that in the arrival instructions.