The Best Hotels Closest to Russell Lake in St. Helen for 2026

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Beachfront Hotel

19.8 km from Russell Lake

Edna

AED 468 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

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Top Russell Lake Hotel Reviews

Private Lakefront Cottage with 90' of sandy East Bay frontage on Houghton Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Great communication from the host. Everything was as described. Beautiful place to stay right on the water!"

Only 500 feet from Higgins Lake

8/10 Good

"My wife and I enjoyed this cottage. It was clean, inviting, and well appointed. The beds and sofas were comfortable. We liked that the cottage struck a good balance between comfortable and rustic. In that regard, it was one of the nicer cottages we have rented. The location was less than ideal. It is only a short walk from the lake, but there wasn't any seating for us to sit and enjoy the water. With that said, there are two State parts very close to the property, so we were able to take some nice hikes and enjoy Higgins Lake. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and thought it was a very good value."

Waterfront house with sandy beach near downtown

6/10 Okay

"The property itself is nice-small footprint on the lake, but still very enjoyable. The downside was that it didn’t seem like anything had been prepared before our arrival. The yard leading to the beach hadn’t been mowed and looked untouched since winter. There were tools in the shed, so we spent the first couple of hours cleaning things up ourselves, which wasn’t how I planned to start the trip.When we first entered the house, there were dead bugs on the floor near the entrance, and the place had a musty, closed-up smell, as if it hadn’t been aired out in quite some time. Opening windows helped, but many of the vinyl blinds were already deteriorated (broken) from sun exposure. I took photos before touching anything so there wouldn’t be any confusion about damage. It would really help if the listing mentioned issues like that upfront—otherwise renters worry they’ll be charged for things that were already in poor condition.We also had to turn on the well ourselves to get water, which would’ve been good to know ahead of time.On the positive side, the house itself is nice and the bed was great. We did find a mouse dropping on the table, which wasn’t ideal, but we just adjusted how we stored our food. I also avoided using the Keurig because when I removed the water reservoir, there was green growth inside. I didn’t feel it was my responsibility to clean that, so I left it for the cleaning staff.Overall, this could be a great place with a bit more attention and upkeep."

Charming 2-bedroom cottage in welcoming Houghton Lake with Hot Tub, AC, WiFi

10/10 Excellent

"This really is a cozy, cute place. You can tell a lot of personal love is being put in to it as its still somewhat of a work in progress but it does not keep it from being a great place to stay. The little pool table was a lot of fun and we absolutely loved the hot tub! The temp out side was still quite cool so it was very much enjoyed! We had pretty much everything we needed in the kitchen as well as plenty of bath towels and the beds were cozy enough....we all slept well. Also, Jacob was great with communication. I would definitely stay here again."

6BR Houghton Lake House w/ Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, and Golf Simulator - Sleeps 24

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay overall! The property itself is beautiful, with gorgeous lake views and plenty of space for our group to spread out and relax. The pool was also a big highlight — really nice and a lot of fun for everyone. Hot tub was also nice with a beautiful pool. A couple things to note for future guests. The listing mentions 6 bedrooms, but the 6th “bedroom” is actually the game room with a twin trundle. It’s fine for kids, but not the most ideal setup for an adult, so just something to be aware of when planning.We also had an issue with the heat one night — it dropped to 62 degrees in the house, which made things pretty uncomfortable (and too cold to enjoy the pool). That said, the host was responsive and sent someone out the same day after we reached out.Overall, we had a really nice time and enjoyed the property — just a few things to keep in mind when booking! We would love to return. "

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Lake Saint Helen

4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Saint Helen during your travels in St. Helen. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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What's the area like around Russell Lake?

Russell Lake is located in St. Helen. You'll find 25 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Russell Lake?

Beachfront Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a private beach and free breakfast. You'll find it 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Russell Lake.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Russell Lake?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Russell Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Russell Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Russell Lake.

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Private Lakefront Cottage with 90' of sandy East Bay frontage on Houghton Lake

Beachfront Hotel

Only 500 feet from Higgins Lake

Large 5BD Lakehouse w/ Beach & Hot Tub

Waterfront house with sandy beach near downtown

Family Friendly Lake View Home. Only steps away from Houghton Lake.

Cute, cozy, updated cottage just steps from gorgeous Houghton Lake

Charming 2-bedroom cottage in welcoming Houghton Lake with Hot Tub, AC, WiFi

6BR Houghton Lake House w/ Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, and Golf Simulator - Sleeps 24

Hotels near other Russell Lake attractions

Lake Saint Helen

Birch Point Golf Club

Richfiled Township Park and Boat Launch

Saint Helen Community Garden Park

Richfield township Library

Richfield Township Park

Bear Lake

Markey Park

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