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Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails.

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, books
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Houghton Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • South Higgins Lake State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails.

Welcome to a cozy cabin with a beautiful lake view and just a few minutes walk to the shore of Houghton Lake. This cabin is the perfect place to enjoy time with your family. The kids will love the outdoor space complete with grill and firepit. Enjoy the firepit as you plan your day trip to nearby areas including walking to Houghton Lake, or a quick drive to Higgins Lake and the AuSable River. There are wonderful hiking trails and beautiful parks and beaches in the area as well as over 200 miles of ORV trails.

About the Cabin: Located off the main drag, this cabin is across the street from road end access to the lake. This gives you great views and a quick walk to enter and exit the lake at the public access road end. This 3-bedroom 2-bath cabin makes an ideal stay when you head up north to enjoy nature both on and off the area lakes and rivers. Bring your boat, kayak, snowmobiles, jet skis or ORVs to explore the area and have great adventures. There is room to park at least one trailer along with two other vehicles. When the sun sets, rewind back at the cabin with a bonfire that overlooks the lake or watch the SmartTVs/Rokus with your personal log ins.

The dining area has six chairs with a bench to accommodate at least two more. The table does extend. With a hunting cabin vibe, comfortable beds and A/C. There are two full bathrooms with showers (both on first floor), a full kitchen with a Keurig coffee pot.

Amenities:
The patio furniture on the back deck has cushions stored in the nearby deck box.
Propane-operated grill is on back newly-refinished back patio.
More chairs are stacked for use around the campfire.
Beautiful paved campfire area
Sitting around the campfire gives you a gorgeous view of Houghton Lake.
Indoor board games, books
Towels and Linens
Fully-stocked kitchen with Keurig coffee pot
Iron and Ironing Board available in second-floor laundry room

Primary Bedroom:
Located on the first floor
Queen/Full log canopy bed with linens
Lots of room to hang up clothes or store in dresser
Nightstand on both sides of bed
Clock radio provided

Secondary Bedroom
Located on Second Floor
King Sized Log Bed
Table and Chairs for early morning coffee
Balcony with view of Houghton Lake
Clock radio

Bedroom 3
Located on Second Floor
Two Bunk Beds with Twin Bed over Full Bed
Balcony overlooking backyard
Hang your clothes in open closet
Dresser
Clock radio

Three Season Room
First Floor with pull out couch for extra sleeping space
Great View of Lake
Dyson cordless vacuum stored here
Exterior door

Kitchen
Small appliances include toaster
Keurig coffee maker
Regular Coffee Maker also available
Kitchen is stocked to make meals
No Dishwasher - dish drainer for countertop provided
Dishsoap, wash cloths and oven mitts
You will need to bring paper towel, if desired

Bathrooms:
Clean bathrooms, stocked with fresh towels
Stand up showers
Need to supply your preferred shampoo/conditioner
You will need to bring toilet paper

Laundry room on second floor:
Washer and Dryer
Iron and ironing board

Living Room:
Couch and love seat - recline
Roku TV
Throw blankets for couch to use with pets
Fireplace is disabled - please do not use.

Dining Room
Table sits 6 chairs
Bench seat also available for additional seating
Board games and cards
A great place to enjoy family game night

Outside area:
Back patio with couch and chairs (cushions in deck box)
propane grill
Paved patio firepit with chairs
Guests need to provide their own firewood

Things to Do in Area:

Spring/Summer/Fall:
swimming and fishing
Brink your kayak, boat or ORV
Make S'mores around the firepit

Winter:
Tip Up Town festival in January
Snowmobile and ORV trails
Cross country skiing

Other:
Home sits on a corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. There are neighbors nearby.
Room to park 3 vehicles or two vehicles with a trailer.
Guests have access to the entire home.
Unattached garage is locked and not part of rented area.
There is an additional fee and information required for a pet.

Lakeview: Lake is visible from inside home and firepit area.
Lake access: Located across the street, the lake access is public road end.
Road end lake access allows you to enter the lake for swimming, kayaking and to access boat.
There is no boat mooring or docking.
There is a DNR public boat launch less than 5 minutes away.

Restaurants: Numerous area restaurants are available just a short drive. Coffee shops and ice cream shops are also close by. A list with addresses is available in Guest Book.
Stores: Walmart is a short drive away as well as numerous party stores, gas stations and gift shops.
Day Trips: There are lots of great places within an hour or two drive including Traverse City, Mission Point (great place for wine tastings), AuSable River (great fishing and canoeing), Higgins Lake South Shore Beach, Grayling, Roscommon, Mackinac Island, Petoskey, Cheboygan and more.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Houghton Lake. Features include an arcade/games room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Steps from Houghton Lake and 5 minutes by car from Markey Park
As a guest of Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails., you'll find barbecue grills and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Houghton Lake cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Linda Sherwood

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pet fee. Pick up after pets. Use rake provided. P

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 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 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.

Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

betty B., Columbus

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful place ! 5 senior adults enjoyed 5 nights. Loved the fire pit, sitting outdoors, watched a
Family of deer come to graze nearby two evenings.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

itchel r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
It was a wonderful location, very cozy home. We all loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffanie H., South Rockwood

Liked: Cleanliness
Cutest little cottage
We enjoyed our stay! Super quiet neighborhood. Clean house. Didn't have ALL the amenities to it but that's ok. Perfect 13 min drive to Higgins lake. The clearest lake I've ever seen! Would come back here for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Property was better than described. Perfect place to get away and hang with family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, comfortable cabin with beautiful views
Our stay was A family of nine. There was enough sleeping space for everyone to be comfortable. Plenty of towels, linens blankets. Comfortable beds. Great location! Beautiful view of the lake and a nice fire pit together around. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and Cozy Cottage
This place is beautiful! So spacious and gives you a cozy at home feel. We spent a lot of time sitting on the comfy outdoor furniture on the patio, and also around the nice firepit w
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Gingerbread House
It only took 5 minutes in this little gem to feel right at home. The propeety manager (Linda) was great to communicate with. We had a fantastic time in the local area and enjoyed a nice fire each evening. Definetly will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kelli S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Location
The property is very close to the Houghton boat launch and about 10 minutes from South Higgins Lake State Park boat launch. You can walk across the street to Houghton Lake for swimming. The fire pit/patio is very nice. The kitchen is small but worked for us to cook meals for 4. Bring tupperware or food storage containers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

J M.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Michigan vacation
The property was neat, clean and convenient location for enjoying Houghton Lake. We enjoyed evenings around the fire pit and grilled one evening. Next time I would bring a power cord strip for all our devices.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
The house and property was really nice, and was in a nice little quiet neighborhood. I have been staying in the area for years, and didn’t know about this hidden gem of a neighborhood. We liked the spacious living room and nice lake views…great to sit out on the balcony with the lake view too. Everything was clean, and included everything we needed or could want. There was great communication with the property manager, and always answered promptly. I would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Houghton Lake
Very nice. Very close to lake. We had a problem with the AC we contact property manager and they were right on it.Owners came down and took care of it right away. More then enough room for our family. Even tho it rained most of the time we had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024