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!

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!

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.

We had a wonderful time with family. The cottage worked well for our family with 10 places to sleep. Great location, lots to do.

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

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.

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

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!

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!