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Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake

Holiday home in Houghton Lake with kitchen and patio

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Houghton Lake Cottage offers a serene lakeside escape with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and free WiFi. Take advantage of the spacious backyard's private deck to unwind after exploring Roscommon State Forest or boating on Houghton Lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake

Bring your friends and family to this lakeside vacation rental, ideal for outdoor fun! Hike through Roscommon State Forest, hit the links at Pineview Highlands Golf Course, take a day trip to Traverse City, or spend all day boating on Houghton Lake. You can also make the trek to either North or South Higgins Lake State Park, both about 15 miles away! With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, free WiFi, and a private deck in a spacious backyard, this cottage has everything you'll need for a relaxing getaway.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Heights Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brian's Lakeside Marina - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Au Sable River - 25 min drive - 52.5 km
  • Snow Snake Ski and Golf - 26 min drive - 51.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake located?

Situated in Houghton Lake, this holiday home is steps away from Heights Marina and Houghton Lake. Brian's Lakeside Marina and Quest Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy to find, easy to check-in, great vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! The view and accomodations were wonderful and budget friendly. Our host was quick to respond to questions and recommendations. We will be return guests!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Houghton lake

Loved the layout and location of this place! Host is very quick to respond to questions!We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place in a very good area! Host was very nice and responded very fast when I had questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for a long holiday weekend.Rooms themselves were clean. There were a large amount of bugs but that may just be due to the location on the water and the time of year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Father / Son fishing trip

Excellent property, great communication, clean, highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick stay but the house was beautiful and clean. The hosts were always very accessible for questions and help. We'd love to come back again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at your cottage on the lake. The kitchen was the best stocked kitchen I have ever seen in a cottage. The place was so comfy with big fuzzy blankets and really comfy beds. The grandkids loved the dock and the ease of stepping off into shallow water. They had a blast fishing, boating tubing and kayaking. We will definitely return for another visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Home

Place was clean and comfortable. Beds are super comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home on the lake

Home was great. Our 2nd year renting this house. Perfect for multiple families/friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time on Houghton Lake

Our family enjoyed our stay at this lovely home on the water. Host Noah was very quick to answer questions and gave helpful information on boat rental before our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend getaway

Nice house, well stocked, owner was very friendly and helpful. We had 10 and sleeping for all. Close if attending an event at the Barn at Evergreen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

S M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would definitely rent again.

The place was perfect for what we wanted. Beautiful sunrise from the master bedroom. Plenty of room for everyone.. Didn't want to leave
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location!!

Beautiful and very cozy home. Very clean and organized. Beautiful view and relaxing yard with dock. We rented this house for a UTV ride weekend. It was close to trails, had ample parking for our trailer, two cars and even our SxS. We enjoyed this house so much, we’d love to return for a summer stay and enjoy the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay, beautiful lake view

The house is well stocked with everything you might need. They had a lot of extra stuff for kids which made it easier on us to not have to bring extra kid stuff. The owners were friendly and everything went great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends/Family Ice fishing trip

House was perfect. Enough rooms for our bigger group. Had everything we needed and plenty of rooms to hang out and play games. Hope to rent here again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We needed a last minute place to get out of town for the weekend while work was being done at our house. Found Shore ‘Nuff and we’re so glad we did. Beautiful views out onto the lake, loads of room and everything we needed - even down to little extras like spices left in the cupboard which aren’t always supplied but very much appreciated. We stayed in most of the weekend because of the rain but enjoyed hanging out, reading and playing games. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025