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Relax in a perfect waterfront cabin, pontoon included bring your side by side!

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A small, single-story cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.
A grey sectional sofa with green patterned pillows, a colorful chevron throw, and a blue storage box on a wall.
A deck with colorful chairs and a view of a pond and houses in the background.
Room
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Saint Helen
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Richfield Township, MI
  • Place, Lake Saint Helen
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Richfiled Township Park and Boat Launch
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

Relax in a perfect waterfront cabin, pontoon included bring your side by side!

Discover the beauty of St Helen from this 2-bedroom Colorful Waterfront Cottage. This home includes full use of a pontoon that is docked right in front. Bring your side by side and take it to the trails just minutes away. Located on the Golden Eye Canal you will be a short ride by canal to beautiful Lake St. Helen. This home offers a relaxing space to hang out after a fun day on the lake or exploring the hundreds of miles of trails on your ATV. Just imagine waking up and sitting on the spacious deck overlooking the beautiful canal with your cup of coffee, fishing from the dock, taking the paddle boat or Kayaks for a ride. In the evening you can enjoy a smore around the campfire or play games in the spacious sunroom. There is fun for the whole family. This home offers a cozy living room, bright and spacious sunroom, full kitchen and two comfortable bedrooms. With amenities like WiFi, window ac units and heating, guests can stay connected and comfortable throughout their stay. We hope you’ll enjoy your vacation in our cottage.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack and Play and High Chair available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please take outdoor trash can to street
Put all outdoor furniture and outdoor recreation items back where you found them
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Take large trash can to street on check out Strip beds and put sheets and towels in tub Put outdoor furniture and equipment back where you found them
Take all food that was brought with you Wash dishes

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4157860vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

St. Helen

St. Helen is home to this cottage. Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area and Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ogemaw Nature Park and Zettel Farms and Orchard.
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Richfield Township, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Saint Helen - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Richfiled Township Park and Boat Launch - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Dream Golf Course - 15 min drive - 19.5 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 31 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Au Sable River - 33 min drive - 58.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Angry Oven - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Inn Back Door Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fork’n Around - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mr B’s Deli & Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax in a perfect waterfront cabin, pontoon included bring your side by side! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relax in a perfect waterfront cabin, pontoon included bring your side by side!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax in a perfect waterfront cabin, pontoon included bring your side by side!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax in a perfect waterfront cabin, pontoon included bring your side by side!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax in a perfect waterfront cabin, pontoon included bring your side by side! located?

Situated in St. Helen, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Saint Helen and Richfiled Township Park and Boat Launch. Richfield Township Park and Saint Helen Community Garden Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best week here! The cabin is beautiful and super clean. But we spent most our time on the pontoon fishing. We will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a terrific location. Just a quick canal cruise to an amazing lake. If you have ATV's, you are about a 5 min ride to multiple trail accesses. Julie has the cabin dialed in with everything needed for a relaxing and fun vacation. Access to the pontoon was a big hit with my group and they have been talking nonstop about our next trip up to St Helen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Lake St Helens weekend trip

The property and location were great! Things we loved: So clean! Comfortable beds, enclosed porch, boat, and nice decor. The owner Julie was very nice and very responsive. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thanks John! It was a pleasure to host your group! We hope to have you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

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

Nice getaway

Clean, cute getaway. Comfortable, close to trails and a pontoon to boot!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay&Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute small cottage. Owner was responsive to any and all concerns found during our 9 day stay. Having the pontoon available to use as part of the rental was awesome! St. Helen is a cute town and close by beach and playground/park was nice. We would recommend, especially if you enjoy boating and fishing.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage and hosts!! Every part of the process was great( they even brought over a propane tank at the last minute)!! The cottage is exactly as described and was in excellent condition. The back porch area was awesome to sit on and the canal is so nice and peaceful. We used the owners pontoon when we were there and it was great as well, perfect for a day on the lake!! Would definitely recommend!!
View from back porch
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

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

Great Getaway

We totally enjoyed our stay at this property located on a peaceful canal. The cottage was extremely clean, well equipped and exactly as described. We enjoyed the pontoon, fishing and beautiful sunsets on Lake Saint Helen along with our 15 year old grandson. The host was amazing and went over and above to make our stay even more enjoyable. We made memories that will last a lifetime! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Great design and decorations. Well appointed. Immaculately clean. Very welcoming and comfortable stay. Our host Julie was wonderful. Quickly responded to my inquiries. Promptly answered my questions. Appreciated working with her. We will definitely consider renting with her next year. Great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an amazing stay! From check-in all the way through our stay, communication with Julie was so great. If we had any questions she was so quick to respond. We had mentioned in an early conversation upon booking that we were traveling to the area to celebrate our anniversaries and enjoy some golf. Upon walking into the home, there was a bottle of champagne, chocolates and a sweet card left for us by the host! Such a sweet gesture and shows they pay attention to the details. The home had everything we needed and more! We have been doing our annual golf trip for years and this home was by far our best stay!!! We would highly recommend this home for anyone coming to the area and we will definitely return if we are in the area again. Thank you John and Julie for such great hospitality!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The Scott F.

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

Fantastic get-away!!

We had a really fun time at this cottage! Our boys (15 yrs old) as well as us adults had an amazing time fishing off the dock and taking the pontoon out for fishing in the big lake! Enjoying coffee in the morning and having a cocktail in the evening on the deck was peaceful and relaxing! Everything was super clean and had everything you would need (except spices...salt and pepper provided...but no other spices which is fine...but many homes do have additional spices...so just sharing that you should bring your own). She even had s'more material laid out for guests that we did not use because we were all too tired from fishing to make a bon fire! :) Owner was super responsive and very kind!We will definitely book again if we are in St Helen! Highly recommend to anyone looking for canal/lake life lodging!
Out on Lake St Helen looking for the big catch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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