Robin's Nest Guidebook - Your Guide to Local Flavors and More
Shopping
Groceries, gifts, and more...
Best local veggies, fruits, and an Ice cream parlor.
597 N 1st St, Harrison, MI 48625
Walraven's Country Gardens Fruit Market
597 N 1st StBest local veggies, fruits, and an Ice cream parlor.
597 N 1st St, Harrison, MI 48625
In addition to coffee and baked goods, the Not So Shabby Shop at Up North Coffee carries unique apparel and gifts.
373 N 1st St, Harrison, MI 48625
Up North Coffee
In addition to coffee and baked goods, the Not So Shabby Shop at Up North Coffee carries unique apparel and gifts.
373 N 1st St, Harrison, MI 48625
Great meat counter ( we like the double smoked bacon!) and good produce
3170 N Clare Ave, Harrison, MI 48625
Steve's Country Meats
3170 N Clare AveGreat meat counter ( we like the double smoked bacon!) and good produce
3170 N Clare Ave, Harrison, MI 48625
Cute beachwear and more. Seasonal on the weekends only.
2794 Dodge Lake Rd, Harrison, MI 48625
Bernies Boutique -Weekend at Bernie's
Cute beachwear and more. Seasonal on the weekends only.
2794 Dodge Lake Rd, Harrison, MI 48625
Local Flavors
We are surrounded by so many great local restaurants, cafes, pubs, and more! And we are discovering more all the time. If you find one to add, please let me know!
Our favorite go-to restaurant. Great food and beautiful views of Houghton Lake from the patio.
5819 W Houghton Lake Dr #9701, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
12 moradores locais recomendam
Back Door Saloon
5819 West Houghton Lake DriveOur favorite go-to restaurant. Great food and beautiful views of Houghton Lake from the patio.
5819 W Houghton Lake Dr #9701, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
More than just pizza- great fried chicken! And hand-dipped ice cream. Delivers to the cottage.
6948 E Townline Lake Rd, Harrison, MI 48625
Mr Vetoes Pizza
6948 E Townline Lake RdMore than just pizza- great fried chicken! And hand-dipped ice cream. Delivers to the cottage.
6948 E Townline Lake Rd, Harrison, MI 48625
Delicious coffee and baked goods, cute apparel and gifts at the attached "Not So Shabby" shop.
Up North Coffee
Delicious coffee and baked goods, cute apparel and gifts at the attached "Not So Shabby" shop.
Our Favorite! Try a flight of their delicious hard ciders made with apples grown on site at the Fruitful orchard. Now also serving artisan charcuterie boxes.
5740 M-61, Gladwin, MI 48624
8 moradores locais recomendam
The Merry-Hearted Cidery
5740 M-61Our Favorite! Try a flight of their delicious hard ciders made with apples grown on site at the Fruitful orchard. Now also serving artisan charcuterie boxes.
5740 M-61, Gladwin, MI 48624
Lovely orchard with delicious cider and baked goods in-season. doughnuts sometimes available in spring and summer at the on-site Merry-Hearted Cidery 5740 M-61, Gladwin, MI 48624
12 moradores locais recomendam
The Fruitful Orchard And Cider Mill
5740 M-61Lovely orchard with delicious cider and baked goods in-season. doughnuts sometimes available in spring and summer at the on-site Merry-Hearted Cidery 5740 M-61, Gladwin, MI 48624
Tasty brews at this brew pub in Clare. Also serves yummy appetizers and snacks. 412 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617
10 moradores locais recomendam
Four Leaf Brewing
412 N McEwan StTasty brews at this brew pub in Clare. Also serves yummy appetizers and snacks. 412 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617
The best burgers around! Seriously, there's a reason they've been here since 1935. 613 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617
10 moradores locais recomendam
The Whitehouse Restaurant
613 N McEwan StThe best burgers around! Seriously, there's a reason they've been here since 1935. 613 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617
The best pies around. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner 231 E Main St, Harrison, MI 48625
Jackpine Restaurant
The best pies around. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner 231 E Main St, Harrison, MI 48625
True Italian delights, and some good fish fry
3897 N Clare Ave, Harrison, MI 48625
Monte's Family Restaurant
True Italian delights, and some good fish fry
3897 N Clare Ave, Harrison, MI 48625
For something different check out this basement speakeasy. Great atmosphere and drinks.
501 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617
The Trap Door
For something different check out this basement speakeasy. Great atmosphere and drinks.
501 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617
The Evening Post Bar & Grill
114 W 4th StGreat food and atmosphere. Gets Busy.
Trails
Best for bikes but also good for walking.
Loomis trailhead is 25 min from cottage at 8790 E Saginaw Rd, Clare, MI 48617
Pere-Marquette Rail-Trail of Mid-Michigan
Pere-Marquette Rail-Trail of Mid-MichiganBest for bikes but also good for walking.
Loomis trailhead is 25 min from cottage at 8790 E Saginaw Rd, Clare, MI 48617
Mid Michigan College's Harrison Campus sits on 560 acres of beautiful, wooded land. As a service to the community, the College and various community groups have developed trails through the property for the public to enjoy.
This trail system is open all year long for walking, running, biking, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing.
Parking and Trailhead at the Outdoor Education Center
1375 S Clare Ave, Harrison, MI 48625
6 moradores locais recomendam
Mid Michigan Community College
1375 S Clare AveMid Michigan College's Harrison Campus sits on 560 acres of beautiful, wooded land. As a service to the community, the College and various community groups have developed trails through the property for the public to enjoy.
This trail system is open all year long for walking, running, biking, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing.
Parking and Trailhead at the Outdoor Education Center
1375 S Clare Ave, Harrison, MI 48625
Ski, snowshoe, and ORV trials. 3407 E Mannsiding Rd, Harrison, MI 48625
29 moradores locais recomendam
Snow Snake Ski & Golf
3407 E Mannsiding RdSki, snowshoe, and ORV trials. 3407 E Mannsiding Rd, Harrison, MI 48625
Beautiful Hiking and history. About a 40 minute drive.
48 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Estadual de Hartwick Pines
3612 State Park DrBeautiful Hiking and history. About a 40 minute drive.
Beautiful hiking. 40 minute drive to trail head. Take the Clarwin Rd route or 127 Route. They take a little longer, but other routes shown on maps and navigation apps will take you on ROUGH two track that typical vehicles CANNOT handle.
Lost Twin Lakes Hiking Trail head
South Reserve RoadBeautiful hiking. 40 minute drive to trail head. Take the Clarwin Rd route or 127 Route. They take a little longer, but other routes shown on maps and navigation apps will take you on ROUGH two track that typical vehicles CANNOT handle.
Entertainment
Cute, clean, affordable bowling. Nice lounge with cheap drinks and live music sometimes.
3185 N Clare Ave, Harrison, MI 48625
Snowbird Lanes
3185 N Clare AveCute, clean, affordable bowling. Nice lounge with cheap drinks and live music sometimes.
3185 N Clare Ave, Harrison, MI 48625
Adorable restored theater with shows at 7PM weeknights, 3 and 7PM Saturday and Sunday.
609 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617
7 moradores locais recomendam
Ideal Theatre, Inc.
609 N McEwan StAdorable restored theater with shows at 7PM weeknights, 3 and 7PM Saturday and Sunday.
609 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617
Day Trips
One of the things we like best about the cottage is the central location that allows us to explore. Here are some of our favorite day trips
Beautiful and usually not busy Lake Michigan beach about 1 hour from the cottage in Manistee
North Beach Access
Beautiful and usually not busy Lake Michigan beach about 1 hour from the cottage in Manistee
Just over an hour drive, and worth every mile if you're into local cider and wine. All organic and amazing flavors.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Northern Natural Llc
7220 Chief RdJust over an hour drive, and worth every mile if you're into local cider and wine. All organic and amazing flavors.
A two hour drive takes you across the Big Mac to St. Ignace where you can catch the ferry to Mackinac Island and pick up some pasties for dinner on the way back.
St Ignace MI
A two hour drive takes you across the Big Mac to St. Ignace where you can catch the ferry to Mackinac Island and pick up some pasties for dinner on the way back.
Visit Michigan's largest inland lake, shop, eat, play mini-golf and more. 30 Minute drive from the cottage.
Houghton Lake, Michigan, EUA
Visit Michigan's largest inland lake, shop, eat, play mini-golf and more. 30 Minute drive from the cottage.
An hour and a half drive, Tawas is a great day trip. We like to visit the East Tawas State Park and walk the trail out to the lighthouse.
11 moradores locais recomendam
Parque da costa da cidade de Tawas
501 W Lake StAn hour and a half drive, Tawas is a great day trip. We like to visit the East Tawas State Park and walk the trail out to the lighthouse.
Golf and More
Firefly Golf Links
I'm not a golfer but I hear this is a good one.
Snow Snake Ski & Golf
3407 E Mannsiding RdDevil's Knob Golf Course
3897 N Rodgers Ave4X Adventureland
521 Fairlane StGo Karts, Mini Golf, Batting cages, and Excape Rooms