Cabin rentals near Lakeville, Michigan range from bare-bones rustic structures to comfortable accommodations with electrical hookups. Most cabins require a recreation passport for entry, which costs $13 for Michigan residents or $11 daily for non-residents. The area sits in the northern portion of Oakland County at approximately 1,000 feet elevation, featuring rolling hills and numerous lakes carved by glacial activity.
What to do
Hiking trails: Access over 26 miles of trails at Addison Oaks County Park, which connects to their cabin sites. "Tons of trails for hiking and biking. They have kids activities on the weekends, a lake for swimming, great playgrounds and everything is really clean," reports Wendy K.
Disc golf course: Play the 18-hole course at Addison Oaks near their cabin accommodations. "I enjoyed the trails, disc golf and overall wonderful Park staff! Extremely clean and well-kept," notes Joe S.
Mountain biking: Ride the extensive trail systems at Pontiac Lake Recreation Area where cabins are located in two distinct camping loops. "Extensive mountain biking trails and the lake is open to boating, kayaking, and other water sports," says Mary H., adding that "Park offers lots of private sites!"
Lake activities: Enjoy water recreation at multiple properties with cabin rentals. "Nice hike to the lake. Large sites and great biking area," reports Wendy K. about Pontiac Lake Recreation Area.
What campers like
Privacy between cabin sites: Holly Recreation Area offers cabins in wooded settings. "Sites were spacious, we loved the national forest," notes David S. Many cabin sites feature natural vegetation buffers for additional privacy.
Cabin location options: Choose between more secluded or social cabin settings. "The East campground is more open and had 3 small cabins that can be rented. The West camping is more wooded and isolated," explains a visitor about Pontiac Lake.
Winter cabin availability: Bald Mountain Recreation Area maintains year-round cabin availability. "The cabins sleep about 10-15 people if remember correctly. They are rustic, so they don't have electricity or heat but there is a large wood burning stove," explains Kate K., making them popular with winter users.
Family-friendly amenities: Cabin locations offer numerous activities. "We stayed in the Cedar cabin but we also tent camped as well. The staff is amazing, the campground is well maintained and quiet. Bathrooms are clean and it has hot showers and a place to do your dishes as well. We love the trails and the wildlife and the kids loved the parks," shares Stephanie H. about Holly Recreation Area.
What you should know
Cabin reservation requirements: Book well in advance, especially for summer weekends at Groveland Oaks County Park. "We had a great weekend even with out Truck or treating. Due to Covid-19. But still able to have a great weekend with family," notes Gary E., indicating the popularity even during restricted times.
Pet policies: Rules vary significantly by property. "I don't believe the cabins are pet friendly though. It's probably the only reason we haven't been back," explains Andrea K. about Groveland Oaks, while Oakland County Addison Oaks permits pets at their cabin facilities.
Winter preparation: For cabins used during cold months, bring appropriate gear. "The cabins sleep about 10-15 people if I remember correctly. They are rustic, so they don't have electricity or heat but there is a large wood burning stove," notes a reviewer about Bald Mountain's cabins.
Water access: Many cabins require guests to bring containers for drinking and cooking. "If you are hoping to hook up to electrical, bring extension cords; some hook ups are exceptionally far away from the designated RV parking pad," advises Mary H., a tip that applies to cabin electrical access as well.
Tips for camping with families
Kids' activities: Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area cabins provide access to family-friendly recreation. "We camped here in our Coleman Lantern over Labor Day Weekend 2023. It was busy but everyone was respectful of one another. The community restrooms, dump station, and dumpsters were well maintained throughout the weekend," reports Mandy B.
Beach access: Choose cabins near swimming areas. "This campground has a lake for swimming, water slide, arcade, boat rentals, mini golf, biking trails and fishing. Lots for kids to do... also skate park and 2 playgrounds," explains Debbie H. about Groveland Oaks.
Playground proximity: Select cabin sites near play structures. "Tons of trails for hiking and biking. They have kids activities on the weekends, a lake for swimming, great playgrounds and everything is really clean," notes Wendy K. about Addison Oaks.
Holiday programming: Book during special event weekends. "We stayed in area A in a water/electric site. It was a Boo Fest weekend. Lots of socially distanced activities for the kids and a scavenger hunt (finding clues on signs in park to solve a mystery)," shares Tim & Nancy C.
Tips from RVers
Electrical access: When using cabin facilities, understand power limitations. "If you are hoping to hook up to electrical, bring extension cords; some hook ups are exceptionally far away from the designated RV parking pad," advises Mary H. about Pontiac Lake.
Site selection: Research specific cabin locations before booking. "We stayed in one of the group sites and it was beautiful. Less tree cover than we would have liked, you're basically in a giant grassy field, but it was perfect for a large group," explains Jennifer O. about Addison Oaks.
Seasonal considerations: Many cabin locations have different characteristics throughout the year. "I stayed in the rustic Aspen loop and it was fine for early season but come peak season, the sites lack privacy and are kind of small. It's not a bad walk to modern restrooms and it was very quiet," observes Ashleigh M. about Holly Recreation Area.
