Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w/ Private Yard

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Water view

Explore the area

Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Houghton Lake
3 min walk
Brian's Lakeside Marina
5 min walk
Heights Marina
2 min drive
Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
24 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

For your next trip to Northeastern Michigan, reserve this terrific 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom Houghton Lake Heights vacation rental cottage, offering a private boat dock and an ideal location, just three doors down from the serene waters of Houghton Lake. This property also boasts a fire pit and huge private yard, making it the perfect spot for an entertaining vacation that's sure to impress the whole gang. Come winter, the fun doesn't end - get ready for 'Up North' adventures like snowmobiling!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | 1,200 Sq Ft | Step-Free Access | Steps to Fishing Pier

Ideal for avid boaters and anglers, plus the outdoorsy multi-generational family, this well-appointed cottage will lead you directly to the type of Michigan experience you crave!

Bedroom 1: Full Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bunk Bed, 2 Twin Beds | Family Room: Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle Bed, Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private boat dock, private yard, charcoal grill, fire pit
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, recently remodeled, dining table, cooking basics, drip coffee maker
INTERIOR: Cable TV, DVD player w/ 25+ DVDs, VCR, Wii system, Wii game selection
GENERAL: Linens, central heat, complimentary toiletries
FAQ: Pets fee (paid pre-trip), 1 step required, no A/C
PARKING: Driveway (5 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

HOUGHTON LAKE (steps away): Boating, fishing, tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, fishing pier; Houghton Lake Marina & Power (5.5 miles)
WINTER ACTIVITIES: Skyline Ski Resort (19.7 miles), Snow Snake Ski & Golf (29.4 miles); snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing
THINGS TO SEE & DO: Tip-Up Town Ice-Fishing Festival - DNR Boat Launch Lakeview Park (4.0 miles), Ogemaw Nature Park (29.7 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (31.3 miles), Mason Tract Pathway (32.8 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Traverse City (67.5 miles), National Cherry Festival (68.5 miles), Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail - Black Star Farms Old Mission (68.8 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes (96.1 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (63.8 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with fee (maximum 2 pets allowed)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property has a strict maximum occupancy of 8
- NOTE: The property requires 1 step to access
- NOTE: The property does not offer A/C

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Houghton Lake. You'll find features such as an arcade/games room and self-parking (surcharge). The cottage offers a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms.

The cottage offers a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms and a sofa bed
Self-parking available for a fee
On-site recreation includes a playground
Just a 3-minute walk from Houghton Lake and 5 minutes on foot from Brian's Lakeside Marina

As a guest of Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w/ Private Yard, you'll find barbecue grills and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock. Parking is available for a fee.

This Houghton Lake cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Parking and transport

Parking on site (surcharge)
Limited on-site parking (max 5 spaces)

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Day bed
Sofa bed

Bathroom

1.5 bathrooms
Free toiletries

Living spaces

Dining table

Entertainment

DVD player
TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

Charcoal grill
Dock
Firepit
Yard

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Hunting nearby
Motor boating nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage W/private Yard

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Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w/ Private Yard Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Ruben A.

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect man getaway

The place was perfectly located for all of our needs.I would highly recommend this place

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JO ANN I.

15 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

SxS weekend in the snow

Preplanned trip before snow prediction. 2 couples have cottages in neighborhood but both were winterized so we decided to rent a house nearby. Rough travel going up but house was delightful. Clean and comfortable. Communication with owner was good. Easy entry. Would recommend. Plan on renting again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Monica F.

15 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and quiet

This was a cute little cozy cabin. It did smell like smoke upon arrival. Also counters and stove was dirty. Other than that everything was accurate in listing.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Judy

Travelled with partner

31 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Comfortable cottage, close to the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Donovan L.

11 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Accuracy of the listing was great. The house was appropriately stocked for a small family (3-4). Clean and affordable, world definitely return! Host was very responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

12 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

nice place

NIce place great loacation

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

22 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

We will be back

Loved this rental. Lots of room. Very nice. Looking to rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roth T.

16 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great property, short walk to the lake!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

6 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kathleen D.

14 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

An extra place for our visiting family

We rented this house for our daughter, son-in-law and our 2-year-old grandson who joined us for a weekend. We own a condo in Houghton Lake, so it was convenient to be nearby to provide towels, food, etc. Thrre was very limited communication with the owner. We enjoyed an evening bonfire (the owners supplied a bundle of firewood.)

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Teresa B.

31 Jul 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute spot

Carpet was very stained and the cottage had a musty smell. Grateful that we had cool nights that we could open windows. However, it’s in a great location and has access to an empty adjacent lot with a fire pit .

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Linda D.

28 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

It's a good location and the house is decent. It is extremely "musty" smelling, but you get used to that quickly. Just so you are aware there is no A.C.. Gets very hot during the day, but cools off at night. (keep it closed up on a hot day and there are plenty of fans, then open it up in evening) Would have been nice if they had a vacuum or a manual push sweeper or even a broom and dustpan, but there wasn't. If you happen to track dirt in or spill something on the floor you're out of luck. We went and bought a broom and dustpan for $7 at the dollar store that's about 100 yards away. One of the deciding factors on renting this was a boat dock we could use. But, we were unable to use it as it is in very shallow water. About 1.5 feet at the deep end. And would be hard to tie off as the posts don't go higher than the dock, so you would have to reach under the dock to wrap around a post. If you have a pontoon or a small boat with a small motor you would probably be ok. There are about 15 docks in the same area and they are all pontoon boats. Almost all the other docks are much longer than this one. All in all it's a nice location. Not that far from lake and still close to stores and such. Nice large yard and fire pit. Note: You have to answer all the above questions. I only put one star about the property manager to pass the question. We did not have any contact with them. We were only staying 3 nights.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Colorado, USA

17 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice weekend stay

We had a family reunion and this cottage was very convenient for our family to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

26 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Well kept property, and great location for family visit. Enjoyed the local shops and attractions.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

9 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay

Nice quiet neighborhood. There’s not much of a water view but short walk to the water.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

1 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We had a wonderful experience with this property. It adequately fit our family while in town for an unexpected funeral. The place was clean and had a nice up north feel.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

3 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Property was clean and walking distance to the lake. Easy drive into town. I do recommend staying during the summer season. There were many places not open yet for the season.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Travelled with group

15 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really nice shower with glass doors. Kitchen is has lot of counter space. The family room has a double bed, half bath and it's own outside entrance which made a great private bedroom suite. Even had room to do some yoga! Had brand new entrance and storm doors indicate continuing upgrades and maintenance

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven F., Elwood, Indiana

27 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Very clean good location

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Ali D.

3 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

We always have fun!

We have rented this property many times. The owners have been making updates through the years.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

19 Aug 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty!!!!!

This was the dirtiest house I’ve ever rented. My feet were black from walking on the floor. It’s also next door to a very creepy abandoned house!!! I would not recommend this house unless you want to be in a horror movie! I was very disappointed.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Susan T., Charlotte, Michigan 48813

2 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

We miss read the Cen/heat ..we thought it had air conditioning cent/air...but with lots of fans we were fine! Kitchen was well stocked and we appreciated the DIRECT cable TV with a 8 and a 6 year old when the weather turned stormy. We all were very comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

samantha S.

16 Jul 2021

Needs updates

The bathroom was awful. The tub was moldy and rusty. The furniture was as old and smelly. The mattress where worn and uncomfortable. This little house need serious up dates!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Sally B.

29 Jun 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

No comment

House was not cleaned from prior guests

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Curtis P.

15 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Ice fishing

The property was perfect for a weekend getaway. Some of the listing was inaccurate blankets were subpar. Kitchen utensils and cookware were not that great but that is my only complaint on the property

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021