Lakefront Cottage with dock
Cottage in Houghton Lake, MI
12 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this cottage rental
Come stay at our beautiful lakefront *the Crowned Shore Cottage* and enjoy all the local amenities! This family friendly cottage has 180 feet of lakefront directly on the lake and walkable to local stores & Pineview Highlands golf course, short drive to all the shopping and includes a dock to give you all the access to the beautiful Houghton Lake. The shoreline is shallow and rises up to a max of 4-5 feet at the end of the dock (about 100ft away!), young children can enjoy the sandy lakefront!
The Space:
With 180 feet of lakefront access and a large lawn, your family and friends can unwind and relax on this beautiful property. The DNR boat launch is just blocks away and you are welcome to use our dock to bring your boat during your stay! If you're here during the winter months the lake freezes over beautifully for snowmobiling or ice-fishing and there are ski venues and snowshoeing trails close by! The living area has a smart TV, sound bar and large sliding doors with a stunning view of the lake. The entire home has been recently renovated with updated finishings throughout. The kitchen has everything you need to get started including many small appliances like a Crock Pot, Keurig and drip coffee maker, toaster and blender. The bedrooms have full size closets in each one, as well as comfy beds to get some rest after a long day on the water. There is a washer and dryer available for you to use during your stay!
Guest Access:
The guests have access to the entire home, dock and yard but we have closed off the garage for owner use only. There is a large circular driveway that can accomodate 3-4 cars comfortably.
The Neighborhood:
The home is centrally located within walking distance to local shops. The majority of the area's shopping is around 1-2 miles away. The Pineview Highlands Golf Course is close-by as well as a movie theater, the boat launch and many local sites to see.
Other Things to Note:
We love pets, but ask that you leave them at home due to allergy restrictions of many guests.
Please stay out of the garage since it is for owner use only.
The fireplace is just for decoration, if you need to cozy up use the fire pit outside, but please make sure to clean up after yourselves!
Please no smoking in or on the property.
From mid-October to mid-May the grill, outdoor table and fire pit chairs are placed in storage to protect them from the winter elements.
Out of respect to our neighborhood, no parties are allowed and quiet time begins at 10pm.
Our cleaning staff needs time to clean up for our next guests so late checkouts will be charged a fee of $25. Please be mindful to follow the house rules, including loading the dishwasher otherwise an additional cleaning fee may apply.
Interaction with Guests:
We are easily accessible, if there are any issues please do not hesitate to reach out!
The Space:
With 180 feet of lakefront access and a large lawn, your family and friends can unwind and relax on this beautiful property. The DNR boat launch is just blocks away and you are welcome to use our dock to bring your boat during your stay! If you're here during the winter months the lake freezes over beautifully for snowmobiling or ice-fishing and there are ski venues and snowshoeing trails close by! The living area has a smart TV, sound bar and large sliding doors with a stunning view of the lake. The entire home has been recently renovated with updated finishings throughout. The kitchen has everything you need to get started including many small appliances like a Crock Pot, Keurig and drip coffee maker, toaster and blender. The bedrooms have full size closets in each one, as well as comfy beds to get some rest after a long day on the water. There is a washer and dryer available for you to use during your stay!
Guest Access:
The guests have access to the entire home, dock and yard but we have closed off the garage for owner use only. There is a large circular driveway that can accomodate 3-4 cars comfortably.
The Neighborhood:
The home is centrally located within walking distance to local shops. The majority of the area's shopping is around 1-2 miles away. The Pineview Highlands Golf Course is close-by as well as a movie theater, the boat launch and many local sites to see.
Other Things to Note:
We love pets, but ask that you leave them at home due to allergy restrictions of many guests.
Please stay out of the garage since it is for owner use only.
The fireplace is just for decoration, if you need to cozy up use the fire pit outside, but please make sure to clean up after yourselves!
Please no smoking in or on the property.
From mid-October to mid-May the grill, outdoor table and fire pit chairs are placed in storage to protect them from the winter elements.
Out of respect to our neighborhood, no parties are allowed and quiet time begins at 10pm.
Our cleaning staff needs time to clean up for our next guests so late checkouts will be charged a fee of $25. Please be mindful to follow the house rules, including loading the dishwasher otherwise an additional cleaning fee may apply.
Interaction with Guests:
We are easily accessible, if there are any issues please do not hesitate to reach out!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Houghton Lake, MI
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Reviews
10.0
This property is amazing so spacious so clean, everything is stocked and labeled. Already booked my next day here!!! We all loved our stay!!
10.0
This is the second year our family has stayed at this home and we will be back! We also recommended this listing to friends planning to visit Houghton Lake. The house is absolutely beautiful and very functional for a larger group (we had 6 adults and 4 kids)! The host thinks of everything and is attentive to details, making sure the house is stocked with anything you might need for your stay. The outdoor space is perfect with a lovely dock, nice firepit, and good sized yard/patio! The lake is shallow for a long time and an ideal place for kids to swim and play. Excellent communication from the host both leading up to and during our stay. This property is for sure a 10/10!!
10.0
Property was exactly as advertised. Clean and comfortable. Fantastic lake view
10.0
Our family is getting bigger and that is the only reason we will not be able to rent next summer. Love this place!
10.0
Great location, clean, organized, nice house with big yard and dock…all the things you could want for a family vacation! Would love to stay again
10.0
Sonia was amazing, the property was exactly what we were looking for. Clean, great views, great location. We will be back!
10.0
What a great place. Beautiful home with great views. Everything was labeled to where things were at. They most organized place my family has ever stayed. I would highly recommend this home.
10.0
We enjoyed our stay despite the weather not cooperating for our hopes to ice fish. Sonia was very thoughtful and had everything you need and more. Loved all the windows to enjoy the view of the lake! Sonia also was very quick to respond and allowed us to check out a little later so we could leave when the roads were in better condition.
10.0
This home is absolutely gorgeous and a perfect spot for a family vacation! The lakefront and dock are lovely and great for kids as the water stays shallow past the dock. The hosts thought of everything and the home was extremely clean and well organized. The layout is ideal for families with a large living and dining area, two outdoor picnic tables, and a firepit with Adirondack chairs. The house is very close to Macon boat rental, Lakeland recreational, and in walking distance to some cute shops and a rite aid. We would love to come back to this house next year!
10.0
Our family had a wonderful time at this rental. The owner, Sonia, went above and beyond with her care of detail. The house was impressively clean, which was a breath of fresh air for us! She provides many hotel-like amenities which allowed us to feel very comfortable here. The house is in a great location to local restaurants and grocery stores; and is also close to Higgins Lake. We plan to return!
10.0
Our family group had a wonderful stay in this vacation home. The owners make an extra effort to provide tor the comfort and other needs of guests. The home is roomy, clean, well appointed and decorated. We vacation at Houghton Lake annually. This home is nicest one in which we have stayed. Sonia was always quick to respond to a query or requests.
10.0
We had a wonderful time with family. The cottage worked well for our family with 10 places to sleep. Great location, lots to do.
10.0
Everything about this property was perfect. They thought of everything. It was beautiful and clean. We had 8 adults and 1 child and it couldn't have been more perfect. Quite neighborhood yet close to everything we could have wanted, shopping, golfing, church, restaurants and more.
- sandy
10.0
We had a family vacation and our stay at The Crowned Shore Cottage was amazing. The house had everything we could need (and more)! I was very impressed with all the instructions/helpful hints and signage to find everything with ease. The property is beautiful with plenty of space to relax and enjoy Houghton Lake. We had 6 adults and 4 children and the indoor and outdoor space was more than enough.
Sonia was very easy to communicate with and maintains a 5 star rental. We are looking forward to booking here again in the future.
8.0
We had a very positive experience overall however there were a few items that I feel need attention. The home appeared freshly renovated on the inside which looked great. I was not able to unlock the door with the 4 digit code that was supposed to be provided. I called the support phone number and there was no one available. Thankfully the back door was left unlocked so we had access to the property. The landscaping was a bit overgrown and the seagulls took over the dock which made it pretty discussing to walk down to watch the sunset.
We own several rental properties as well so we truly value feedback from our clients as well. Overall it was a very positive experience and we made some great memories with our kids.
Sincerely.
James Nardi
10.0
The cottage was exceptionally clean and fully stocked. We had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Plenty of signage for any questions. The owner checked in with us, which was thoughtful. We had beautiful views. The lake was shallow, so no worries about the children’s safety. We learned that the dock next door is an association’s private property & no swimming near their dock. Great fun at the fire pit. The owner suggested we try Lakeland Recreation and the kids had a wonderful time. We highly recommend this listing!
10.0
Had a wonderful stay!
Me and my extended family had a wonderful stay at this Houghton Lake house! The house was very tastefully updated, and it had many conveniences available. The kitchen had everything you could need for cooking, barbequing and dining, and even the cupboards and drawers were labeled. The main bathroom had many extra items, like toothbrushes and other hygiene items, in case you forgot something at home. There were also two air mattresses provided - we only used one of them, but I was told it was the best air mattress they'd ever used before!
The lake access was great. There is a long dock available if you want to fish off of it or tie a boat to it. There is a seawall, but there are convenient, safe steps (3) down to the water. The water itself is very clean with a mostly sandy bottom (just a little rocky right by the edge of the shore).
The owner, Sonia, is lovely and quite responsive to communicate with. I would highly recommend a stay here, and my family and I hope to visit again soon!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Houghton Lake?
The average price for a rental in Houghton Lake is £109 per night. This rental is £146 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Lakefront Cottage with dock. 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 with dock pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lakefront Cottage with dock?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and dishwasher.
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