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Houghton Lake Cottage Escape w/ Patio!

Entire cottage in Houghton Lake, MI

8 guests·3 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
5.0 · 6 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Screened-in patio and yard perfect for all-season outdoor gatherings.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Garage game room and Smart TV provide family-friendly entertainment on rainy days.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Walk-to-lake location makes morning coffee feel instantly vacation-ready.

Property details

Change up your scenery to the beautiful blue waters of Houghton Lake at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental. Begin your mornings with a cup of joe on the patio, followed by relaxing days of fishing and boating. Go skiing or snowmobiling in the winter months. When dawn turns to dusk, retreat to the warm embrace of this charming cottage. Serve a hot meal from the fully equipped kitchen, gather by the Smart TV for a movie night, and roast s’mores in the backyard.

The space
Washer & Dryer | Fire Pit | Walk to Houghton Lake | ORV Access

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Queen Beds

GARAGE GAME ROOM (Seasonal, April 1-Nov 1): Ping-pong table, dartboard, flat-screen TV, carpetball, bicycles
OUTDOOR LIVING: Screened-in patio, outdoor dining area, yard, basketball hoop
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, DVD player, dining table & bar, walk-in showers, fireplace (decorative only), seasonal game room (April 1st-November 1st)
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig & drip coffee makers, blender, toaster, Crockpot, water filter/ice maker, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating, A/C units, ceiling fans, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, hangers, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Stairs required to access, 2 Ring doorbells (facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles), RV/trailer parking allowed

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property via keyless entry

Other things to note
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- While this property is a single-story home, there are steps required to enter
- The fireplace is not available for guest use
- The garage game room is available seasonally from April 1st through November 1st as it does not have heating
- Your safety matters. This property features 2 Ring doorbell devices with exterior security cameras facing the front outdoor entry and back outdoor entry. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras actively record video when motion is detected by the devices (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell buttons are pressed

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 king Bed

Bedroom 2

2 queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 queen Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Free parking on premises

    Free parking on premises

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Central heating

    Central heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wifi

    Wifi

  • Dedicated workspace

    Dedicated workspace

Guest reviews

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Jacquelyn

Great Vacation Rental

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July 2024

Very positive experience with the house, the amenities, and communication with the owner. Beds are so comfortable, a/c in every room, the Tiki Bar room was just great, and it was everything we could have wanted. Booked again already!

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Naomi

Great place to stay

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October 2023

Everything was great, clean, and welcoming.

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Jennie

Beautiful choice and great location for our annual girls weekend!

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July 2023

We rented the house and maxed out the beds for our annual girls weekend. We always bounce around Northern Michigan for a long weekend with friends. Our group size has grown, making it a challenge to find the right space to rent. The house is easy to find and in a nice neighborhood near the lake. We enjoyed the 3 seasons room for meals and games. The fire pit area was also perfect. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms clean and updated.

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Jyoti

Houghton Lake stay

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July 2023

Cabin was cosy and very clean. Loved the decor. Troy was quick to respond to questions we had!

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 11:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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