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8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Welcome to Shifting Gears! St. Helen is the perfect all-season destination with boating, fishing, golf courses, and an extensive network of offroad trails.
Escape the daily hustle at our East Twin Lake home on 5+ acres, situated 2.5 miles down a maintained, dead-end dirt road. East Twin Lake is shallow and roughly ~100 acres with great fishing (bass, pike, perch, panfish) and abundant wildlife. Best described as a wilderness lake, loons, hawks, eagles, turtles, and beavers are frequently sighted. Swimming at our dock space is not currently desirable; however, the opposite side of the island is great for swimming.
Nestled between Houghton Lake, West Branch, Gladwin, and Roscommon, St. Helen offers convenient access to offroad trails, The Dream and The Nightmare golf courses, hiking, dining, and more.
INSIDE:
• High speed fiber optic internet
• Three bedrooms (extra pillows provided)
• Two bathrooms (one stand-up shower, one bathtub)
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Large dining space
• 80" Smart TV in living room with streaming apps
• Full size main level washer and dryer
• Central air conditioning
• Linens, towels, toiletries, laundry detergent, dish soap, and paper towel all provided.
• Lower level: large living room featuring sectional, gas fireplace, 75" flat screen, and:
• Books, DVD’s, board/card games, puzzles, PlayStation 5
• Highchair, booster seat, pack and play, baby gate
OUTSIDE:
• Invisible fencing around entire boundary, no physical fencing present
• Covered front porch with seating
• Lake-facing deck: dining/seating with umbrella and Monument grill (propane provided)
• Lake-facing patio: log swing, picnic table with umbrella, and Traeger smoker (pellets provided)
• 100’ dock with two kayaks, one canoe, one standup paddleboard, life jackets, numerous fishing poles and basic tackle
• Very large yard, woods with nature trails
• Large firepit space with ample seating
• Two hammocks
• Yard-sized games (Yahtzee, Jenga)
DOG FRIENDLY:
Up to two dogs allowed, no weight restriction. If you'd like to bring more than two dogs, please reach out. So long as all are housebroken, I can probably accommodate.
XL crate with pad available
Please take care that your dog(s) remain(s) within the property boundaries
LOCATION:
3 miles to DNR Trail 6
20 minutes to The Dream/Nightmare
25 minutes to Houghton Lake, West Branch, Gladwin
Guests have access to the entire home except lower level storage room and garages.
Escape the daily hustle at our East Twin Lake home on 5+ acres, situated 2.5 miles down a maintained, dead-end dirt road. East Twin Lake is shallow and roughly ~100 acres with great fishing (bass, pike, perch, panfish) and abundant wildlife. Best described as a wilderness lake, loons, hawks, eagles, turtles, and beavers are frequently sighted. Swimming at our dock space is not currently desirable; however, the opposite side of the island is great for swimming.
Nestled between Houghton Lake, West Branch, Gladwin, and Roscommon, St. Helen offers convenient access to offroad trails, The Dream and The Nightmare golf courses, hiking, dining, and more.
INSIDE:
• High speed fiber optic internet
• Three bedrooms (extra pillows provided)
• Two bathrooms (one stand-up shower, one bathtub)
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Large dining space
• 80" Smart TV in living room with streaming apps
• Full size main level washer and dryer
• Central air conditioning
• Linens, towels, toiletries, laundry detergent, dish soap, and paper towel all provided.
• Lower level: large living room featuring sectional, gas fireplace, 75" flat screen, and:
• Books, DVD’s, board/card games, puzzles, PlayStation 5
• Highchair, booster seat, pack and play, baby gate
OUTSIDE:
• Invisible fencing around entire boundary, no physical fencing present
• Covered front porch with seating
• Lake-facing deck: dining/seating with umbrella and Monument grill (propane provided)
• Lake-facing patio: log swing, picnic table with umbrella, and Traeger smoker (pellets provided)
• 100’ dock with two kayaks, one canoe, one standup paddleboard, life jackets, numerous fishing poles and basic tackle
• Very large yard, woods with nature trails
• Large firepit space with ample seating
• Two hammocks
• Yard-sized games (Yahtzee, Jenga)
DOG FRIENDLY:
Up to two dogs allowed, no weight restriction. If you'd like to bring more than two dogs, please reach out. So long as all are housebroken, I can probably accommodate.
XL crate with pad available
Please take care that your dog(s) remain(s) within the property boundaries
LOCATION:
3 miles to DNR Trail 6
20 minutes to The Dream/Nightmare
25 minutes to Houghton Lake, West Branch, Gladwin
Guests have access to the entire home except lower level storage room and garages.
Amenities at Dog Friendly Lakefront With Acreage
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
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Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Beautiful house that was clean and ready for our stay with plenty of amenity’s.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Really enjoyed our time at this property.Wonderful lakefront views and a lovely home . Jennifer is a wonderful host and has paid great attention to detail . From the thoughtful welcome package to the board games in the family room , everything was perfect for our stay here . We had kids and a pet in our party and everyone had a great time . This is such a nice place to bring your pet to .
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
We had an amazing experience. We stayed for a long weekend with our family (including two dogs). The accommodations were wonderful. The house itself is great, with a large living and dining area. It is very close to Houghton and Higgins lakes, great for boating. The birds were incredible! Hummingbirds galore, bald eagle, lots of woodpeckers and many other species. We plan to stay there in the future and highly recommend it.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Great home for a short family getaway!! Very dog-friendly & peaceful. The house was clean & had everything we needed, especially in the kitchen. We loved eating out in the back deck overlooking the lake. We were well-stocked with firewood for the beachfront fire pit. There were so many woodpeckers and hummingbirds, especially when we were drinking our morning coffee on the front porch. We never even saw another person. Great location to just getaway from it all for a family get together.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(7 Ratings)
"Beautiful house that was clean and ready for our stay with plenty of amenity’s. "
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