Title: Up North feel in Clarkston, Lake cabin with kayaks Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Up North feel in Clarkston, Lake cabin with kayaks Lakefront cabin in Clarkston with kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83629100/83629058/02972a5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83629100/83629058/w507h683x259y0-afce7d6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83629100/83629058/w510h683x257y0-4336c080.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83629100/83629058/w906h683x59y0-2d95320b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83629100/83629058/b88196c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this serene 1950s lake cabin, nestled on a private island with two all-sports lakes. Relax in the peaceful surroundings and enjoy access to kayaks, a row boat, and great views. This cozy retreat offers a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, BBQ grill and fire pit for an unforgettable experience. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Up North feel in Clarkston, Lake cabin with kayaks Enjoy your summer without driving for hours up north. This 1950s lake cabin has been updated to meet all your needs. Walkable to Downtown Clarkston that has charming shops and hip restaurants and close to all major roads/highways. This home is on a private island located with 6 other homes. Surrounded by water & wildlife, it is the perfect place to go fishing, swimming, kayaking or just relaxing under the sun. Your stay comes with access to 3 kayaks & a row boat on two private all sports lakes. The space This single story lake cabin located in a quiet/peaceful surrounding is the perfect place to unwind/recharge. At 700 sq ft, it has two bedrooms, one bath and can sleep up to 6 comfortably. All the comforts of home (fully equipped kitchen, laundry, bbq grill, fire pit) plus great views for an experience that you won’t forget. All this within a short drive to Great Lakes Crossing, Legoland, Sea Life, Pine Knob Music Theater & ski resort, Mt. Holly Ski and many state and Metro parks. Guest access Whole house & driveway. No access to the garage. Other things to note Please note: Lake access, swimming, fishing & canoeing will be limited during winter months due to frozen lake. Life jackets & beach towels are provided. Swimming, fishing & canoeing are at your own risk. Life vests provided. No lifeguard on duty. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111170000/111164200/111164153/3fb38015.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful lakefront with hot-tub 2bedroom +WiFi on all sports Cooley lake Commerce Township - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=111164153&PinnedHotelID=111164153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78430000/78425400/78425304/f04df19b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2BR Family-Sized Lower Suite with Private Entrance & Big Backyard. 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### 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 This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.726048,-83.42701&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BxxcGxie%7CN%3FU%3FS%3FU%40U%3FS%40U%40U%40U%40QBU%40U%40UBQBUBUBSBSDSBSDSDSBSDSDSFSDSFQFSDQFQFQFQFQHSFOHOFSHOHOHQHMHQHMJOJOHMJOJMHMLMHKLMJMJKJKLKJMLILKLIJKLGLKLGLINGLGLILGNELELGNELENENELENCLCNCNANCLANCNAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40NBN%40LBN%40NBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDNFLDLDNFLHLFLFNHJFLJLHLHLJJHLHLLJJLJJJJLJLJJJLJLJLJNHLJNHNHLHPJLHPHNFNHRFNHPFPFPHPFPFPDPFRDPFRDRDRDRDRDRBRDRBRDR%40RBTBTBPBT%40T%40T%40PBT%3FT%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTARAT%3FTCRARATATCRCRCTCTAREPCTERCRERERERERERGPERGREPGPGPIPGPGPIPGNIPGPINIPKLIPILINKLINKNKLKJKLKLKLKLKJMJKJMJMJKHMJMHMHMHKHOHMFMFMHODMFMDOFMDODMDOBODMDO%40ODO%40MBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOAOEMAOCMGOCOEMEOEMGMEOGMEMIMGOGMIMIMIMIKIMIMKMKKKMKKKKKKMMMIMMMIKKMKOIOKMKOIMIQIMIQIOIQGQIOGQIQGQGQGQGQEQGSGSEQGSESESCSESESCSESCSCSCUCUCSASAUCUASASAUAU%3FSAU%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sJQe5fAgdDgpkZloVQHzGBaQ8fE=) Clarkston, MI #### What's nearby - Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles - Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles - Huron River - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles - Pine Knob Ski Resort - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles - Pine Knob Music Theatre - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles #### Getting around - Pontiac Station - 16 min drive - Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 10 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Royal Diner - ‬2 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk - ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Up North feel in Clarkston, Lake cabin with kayaks pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Up North feel in Clarkston, Lake cabin with kayaks? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Up North feel in Clarkston, Lake cabin with kayaks? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Up North feel in Clarkston, Lake cabin with kayaks located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area. Pine Knob Mansion and Pontiac Lake Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Up North feel in Clarkston, Lake cabin with kayaks Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dina S. 3 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We LOVED it here! Property was exactly as described. The amenities were incredible!!!! Loved the double lake access and kayaking. We can’t wait to come back. ##### Dina S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madi S. 26 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute, Quiet and Cozy! Beautiful, quiet property! We loved this home, very clean, and close to everything! We hope to come back again :) ##### Madi S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon M. 8 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute cabin Wonderful stay with my family! Thank you. ##### Shannon M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cole A. 11 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little cabin! Wonderful property, private location. Great touches from the owners. Used the kayaks and paddleboards to explore the surrounding lakes. Well stocked for all your needs. ##### Cole A. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob M. 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden gem with up north appeal The property was very clean and well organized the bed we slept in was comfortable and the area is very quiet. I highly recommend staying here if you like a cottage on a lake without having to drive further north. We were in town visiting with family and they visited and enjoyed fishing on the lake and the lakes it connected to. It was a great stay that we will always remember and wish we had more time to stay and visit the town of Clarkston that is within walking or biking distance we will definitely consider coming back to this property. ##### Bob M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 27 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing We enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back. It was nice having the kayaks and paddle boards! We appreciated the snacks and well stocked kitchen. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abbi G. 1 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gird weekend The property had everything we could need, was clean and very nice overall. The property manager communicated very well. ##### Abbi G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie P. 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway This was amazing, exactly what we needed. Peaceful, beautiful, perfection. The kayaks were awesome, the location is great. You can tell the host cares about the property and guests. I hope to come back! ##### Jamie P. Stayed 5 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole P., Eaton Rapids 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin on the lake We were there for girls weekend and we had a blast! From the thoughtful snack basket, to the extra towels along with the fun record player, it was amazing! The kayaks and paddle boards were so much fun to explore the lakes on. Would definitely recommend! Matt and Mary were really communicative and ensured we had an amazing time! Thanks again! ##### Nicole P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra 30 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication My adult children and I went to a concert at Pine Knob. Originally booked a hotel but then saw this cabin so I decided to make a mini vacation out of it and booked here instead. It was a close easy drive between here andvthe venue. We loved it so much we stayed an extra night. So many cute antique items. We loved the turntable and old albums. ##### Sandra Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy M. 22 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet cabin visit The cabin reminded me of those from my childhood. Private location yet close to many activities. The house is decorated with a mid-century vibe from the furniture to the appliances. Very charming. The lake view is relaxing and morning coffee on the front porch was perfect. The beer, wine and snacks provided were a nice surprise. Nearby downtown Clarkston is charming and great for a stroll. There is also a sandy beach very close at Deer Lake. ##### Nancy M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel R. 29 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding/vacation The cabin was comfortable and cozy. The record player, the games and the mid-century feel all lent themselves to a relaxed, homey getaway. The canoe and kayaks added to the fun and relaxation. The amount of lighting options were perfect for our family of neuro-divergents. All the small touches added up to a warm, inviting place to relax and regroup after a hectic event. The hosts made check-in/check-out clear and easy. All the comforts of home, halfway across the country! ##### Rachel R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian P. 27 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick Break Nice Property, Nice Location!! ##### Brian P. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel S. 17 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway For My Girlfriend and I We had so much fun here and enjoyed the property. It was clean and as advertised!!! Had a very homey feel. The owners were very friendly and informative. We will def be coming back again. Highly recommend. ##### Daniel S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regina D. 21 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic hidden gem We spent a long weekend in September and we were blessed with beautiful weather. That allowed us to take full advantage of the extras available! Matt showed me how to take a shortcut to walk to downtown Clarkston, where we had lunch and played at Depot park. We kayaked, a lot! My 8 year old took the opportunity to learn how to kayak on our first day and then spent as much time as possible on the two lakes. It was such a blessing to have the kayaks, life jackets, canoe and paddle boards. Really helped to keep everyone entertained. Matt delivered charcoal on our arrival day to make sure we had enough for our stay, and provided firewood for evening bonfires. The house was sufficiently stocked, including beer and wine for the adults and snacks for the kids. Everything we needed to cook was easily found in the adorable cabin kitchen. The tiny dishwasher was a welcome bonus during our cabin stay. The beds were extremely comfortable. I travel quite a bit and it’s such a relief to have a comfortable mattress when you’re not sleeping at home. The view of the lake out of the “main” bedroom was breathtaking. Was king up to nature every morning was the best way to start the day. They were the ultimate hosts and made us feel relaxed and welcomed. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. ##### Regina D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michael h. 23 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### michael h. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024