Hidden Haven Cottages
Private lake-country cottages away from the crowds
About this hotel
Golfers who base themselves here choose Lake City over Mesick or Cadillac for a quieter, more private stay, with check-in and check-out handled privately rather than through a shared front desk. Rooms carry air-conditioning, private bathrooms and free WiFi, with a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave in each for self-catering before the drive out to Caberfae Peaks. The outdoor seating and picnic area give a group somewhere to unwind after a round without the noise of a busier motel corridor. Mt. Zion Ski Area sits forty-three kilometers off, a real option on a non-golf afternoon, and the property draws consistent praise for room cleanliness. Rated 9 out of 10 across thirty-nine reviews, it trades the shortest possible drive to the course for genuine lake-country quiet in the evenings, a trade several returning groups clearly find worthwhile.
- Private check-in/out
- Air-conditioning, free WiFi
- Free private parking
- Picnic area on site
Our take
Hidden Haven Cottages suits a group or couple who values quiet and privacy over the shortest drive to the first tee. The self-catering setup rewards a group willing to handle its own breakfast rather than relying on a hotel buffet. It is not the pick for a group wanting an on-site restaurant, an indoor pool or the fastest possible morning commute to Caberfae Peaks — Mesick or Cadillac cover those needs better.
- Stock the kitchenette on arrival; the nearest full grocery run is easier from Cadillac than from Lake City itself.
- Book ahead for weekend societies — the cottage-style layout means fewer total rooms than a standard motel.
- Use the picnic area for a group dinner in rather than driving back into Cadillac after a late round.
Why we love it
- Private check-in and check-out, away from crowds
- Kitchenette basics in every cottage room
- Picnic area for an evening in after golf
- 9 out of 10 rating with strong cleanliness marks
Why guests love itWe booked Hidden Haven for the private check-in alone, tired of shared motel corridors on past golf trips, and it delivered a genuinely quiet few nights. The kitchenette handled coffee and a simple breakfast before each round, and the picnic area became our default spot for dinner in rather than driving back to Cadillac. The extra distance to the course is real, worth noting if an early tee time is non-negotiable for your group.