Lakefront Cottage, family friendly, close to everything but away from it all

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(45 Ratings)

Cottage in Houghton Lake, MI

9 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this cottage rental

Remodeled cottage with three bedrooms, bedrooms 1 and 2 each with full size beds are located on main floor. Upstairs, bedroom 3 has two full size futons. An additional futon is available in an open room. Kitchen and bath remodeled in 2016. New carpet, linoleum and hardwood floors. Upstairs was recently updated spring 2019. Indoor dining area seats 6 people comfortably although you could fit up to 8. Outdoor patio set can seat up to 8 - 10. Bathroom has shower only, no tub. Boat dock is at least 150' or more, depending on season and will accommodate two boats.

Window air conditioners added in Spring 2019.

During July and August there is a minimum rental of 7 days, Sunday to Sunday.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Map of Houghton Lake, MI

Nearby attractions

Markey Township Memorial Park

12.5 mi

Trestle Park

8.3 mi

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Lakefront Cottage, family friendly, close to everything but away from it all

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4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(45 Ratings)

Cottage in Houghton Lake, MI

9 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Map of Houghton Lake, MI

Nearby attractions

Markey Township Memorial Park

12.5 mi

Trestle Park

8.3 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(45 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

The cabin, cottage, and lake house were all clean and well-equipped with beautiful views. Perfect for families and fishing vacations. Highly recommended!

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Stayed here with a group of friends and would definitely book with Jennifer again! She was very easy to communicate with and made the check-in/checkout process very easy! We were able to use the dock for our boat and the water by the cabin is very sandy. The cabin is on a busy road which made using the boat trailer a bit tricky, but the location was very close to local bars, parks, and gas stations/convenience stores. Cabin was well stocked with kitchen supplies, bedding, and fans. Back patio also had an amazing patio set for 8 people with built in fireplace and grills to use. Definitely recommend this cabin!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

I can’t say enough good things about this special cottage! I felt like I had never left (my grandparents owned it many years ago). The owners have made improvements that are beautiful and yet kept the cabin feel. It’s very clean and has everything you need inside and out. Beautiful sunrises!!! Sandy beach for swimming. I really look forward to coming back next summer. Thank you Jennifer for everything!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Wonderful cottage! Very cozy and comfortable. Beds were super comfy! Kitchen was well supplied as well. Really enjoyed the deck and fire pit area. Hosts were very responsive - we would definitely stay here again!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

The pictures did no justice to this property. It is much better and bigger in person. The accommodations were fabulous. The owner has gone over and beyond. I felt like I was at a high-end hotel or a B&B. Everything was supplied as promised and more. Spices, several salt and pepper shakers, wax paper, foil, ziplocs etc. They allowed us to use their kayaks too. The view was amazing. Sunrises were fabulous. The home itself was on a busy road but we stayed in the back property and were never bothered by the traffic. The AC units were busy and the many fans were very accommodating! The house was immaculate and bigger than I even thought. The upstairs had three full size beds which I thought were only going to be two. The rooms were great Sizes! Extra blankets we're available if needed! The home was adorable. The decorations were perfect everything was spotless and in its place. When I needed to reach out to the owner, She was immediately available. I would love to come back next year! Thank you for your hospitality!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Our family stayed at this cabin for 8 nights. The cabin was very clean and the lakefront area was very well maintained. The host was easily reachable when needed. We were able to have our dog stay with us at this property and keep our boat on their dock during our stay. Perfect location for a family lake trip.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Had a wonderful stay at the cabin, utilized the water and kayaks. Enjoyed the long dock and the use of it to tie our poontoin to! A wonderful place

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Cottage is cute and clean. Boat dock has ample space and worked well to bring our pontoon.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

We had a wonderful time, the cottage is nice and clean. The dock is great also! We liked it so much we booked it for a week next summer already! I highly recommend this place!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

The lake house was very clean, nice smell of air freshener thru out the house. The house is pet friendly but there wasn't any smell of animals at all. Everything we needed was provided, kitchen items, bathing essentials including shampoo/conditioner, plenty of towels/washcloths. Altho there is a busy road in front of house we spent our time on the back deck or by the firepit near the lake. Didn't seem to notice the noise of the traffic much. View of the lake was amazing.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

The price was unbeatable. Right on the lake. Plenty of space.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Perfect getaway! Would definitely stay again!

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

My title sums it up....I should know better than stay anywhere that accepts pets...Strong pet odor

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

We had a wonderful time!! I wasn't expecting to see sunrises from the kitchen table or deck, but I did and they were spectacular! One night we saw a meteor while we were having a fire. The weather was great, the lake was great, the cabin was great and we all fit. Thank you so much to our hostess!!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

The property is clean well maintained and stocked with all necessary and appropriate amenities. Well done. Thank you.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Cabin was perfect size for large family. It was spotless clean and furnished with everything you would need for a week at the lake. Owner was quick to answer any question. 10/10 would recommend.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

We wanted a fishing vacation and with the dock, it was exactly what we were looking for. We liked the cottage and there was all the kitchen needs you could ask for. Very clean. The property is on a very busy street with a small front yard and a large back yard. Overall, a good pick

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

We enjoyed our time at this home with our family - all adults. It was very clean, had every kitchen item that we needed, plenty of towels and pillows, beds were comfy and it was a cute, comfortable place to chill out. We enjoyed the deck, sandy beach and it was nice having dock space for our two boats! We definitely recommend and hope to return some day.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

everything was perfect. Loved our time there. Only draw back is the traffic w little ones, on a hi traffic road. lots of room for everyone to sleep. Our Dog loved the water but was scared of the 2 Great Danes that live next door. Not friendly at all towards us or our dog. I did get scared(we all were scared of them, very aggressive) but they were not their the whole time thx goodness. Very clean and nice kitchen w all the amenities. I would and plan on staying again.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

This house was a great place to stay at and the host Jennifer was great to rent from.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

We really enjoyed our week at this cottage. It was very clean and well stocked with everything you will need. We had a couple of cold, rainy days and it was nice that they provided some games to play and movies to watch. The beach was very nice and we loved watching the sunrise from the deck. Jennifer did a great job of communicating with us.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

The rental property itself is very nice and clean. The beds were comfortable and the upstairs loft was perfect for our three kids. The fans and air conditioners kept the cabin very comfortable. They have 2 kayaks which were nice to use in the calm mornings. However, the first day my boys went swimming and 1 of them came out and had a rash on his back. I thought it was just from them getting into the seaweed and it didn't bother him so we didn't think much of it. The next day we went swimming my self and three children in front of the dock and when we got out we started itching severely, so we all took turns in the shower and still broke out head to toe in swimmers itch. It is the only time we have ever had it and it is awful. We left a day early because we were so miserable and couldn't go swimming anyways. It ruined our vacation. We talked to several neighbors to warn them, but they were already aware of it. We wish someone would have warned us. Swimming was poor in general because of the abundance of weeds and shallow water. We did rent a boat previous to getting the swimmers itch and went fishing. We did catch a few fish, but even fishing was challenging with how weedy the lake is. If you do rent a boat BeWaters was wonderful to rent from and are located in Lymans fishing store right down the road. They are also wonderful at that store. Overall the place is very nice and well stocked, but the swimmers itch and lake conditions made this our least favorite vacation.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Nicely updated as advertised. Most important to us, cleanliness, which was apparent upon entering the cottage. Everything you need is in the kitchen and more. Backyard on lake with your own dock and firepit was awesome with gorgeous views! Thank you for sharing your cottage with our family!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2020

We had a great time. The neighbors were nice. The house was extremely clean and was very well stocked. We would definitely stay here again.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2020

Enjoyed our days in the sun and water. Was a little surprised to see jet skis and big pontoon boat stored on dock. Blocked our view from beach but we made do. Loved the porch and sweetness the the place. Kitchen was awesome with utensils. Would recommend and come back for sure

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2020

A charming cottage with all that we could ask for. Rented a pontoon from Brian’s Marina and had a ball on the clean and sandy bottomed lake. All was good, and we had a lovely stay. Thank you to the owners.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Houghton Lake?

The average price for a rental in Houghton Lake is $219 per night. This rental is $56 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakefront Cottage, family friendly, close to everything but away from it all. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Lakefront Cottage, family friendly, close to everything but away from it all pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Lakefront Cottage, family friendly, close to everything but away from it all?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Houghton Lake, MI

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Houghton Lake?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Lakefront Cottage, family friendly, close to everything but away from it all pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Lakefront Cottage, family friendly, close to everything but away from it all?

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