Golf courses were very close, The home was perfect and easy to find, and had everything our group needed. The kitchen was well stocked with everything one might need for cooking. The beds were comfortable. The entire place was decorated beautifully and clean. Beautiful sunsets made sitting ourside a pleasure. The host kept us informed.

This was our second stay at this well appointed charming lakefront home. We enjoyed taking advantage of the large and entirely fully equipped kitchen. The patio deck overlooking the lake was our favorite place for morning coffee. The water i

We had a blast, the property fit us great. My daughter got engaged on the dock so this vacation will always hold a special place in our hearts. PS. My grandson loves to kayak now

The owners had your peace and comfort in mind when they skillfully created this very clean and cozy updated vacation home. Their attention to detail in every respect made our stay entirely pleasurable.

This rental home is hands down the cleanest and most well maintained we’ve ever stayed at. It was very spacious and beautifully updated and decorated. The deck was a great place to hang out and the views of the lake, sunrise, and sunset were awesome. The owners have thought of everything to make sure you have everything for your stay. They were also very friendly and easy to communicate with. The welcome bag that included goodies for the kids was a generous, thoughtful touch as well. If we come back to Houghton Lake in the future, we will definitely be staying again. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

This home is beautiful and comfortable and the location is perfect! The view of Houghton Lake is stunning and it's just steps from the backyard; the water stays shallow quite a ways out. Our family enjoyed the kayaks that the homeowners have on site and rented a pontoon one day from Brian's just down the road. The king bed in the master bedroom was so comfortable as were the pillows, I've never slept so well away from home. Thank you for opening your home, we hope to come back soon!!

The property is an absolute gem! We loved the lakeside/beach theme in all the rooms. Along with being super clean and airy, it has modern & new furnishings, a huge kitchen counter and beautifully updated bathrooms. Views of the lake are spectacular all along the front and sides of cottage. The sunroom was a big hit as the go to place for morning coffee, evening cocktails and to just relax in while watching the waves. There are two umbrellas deck side with swivel chairs and a coffee table to accommodate hors-deserves and drinks before dinner. We had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Clean place, loved the sunroom and the park/beach a few houses down! Great location!

We fell in love with the property as soon as we walked in. The view was nothing but lake! Everything was so clean and well maintained. Our favorite spot to hang out was on the deck and watch our kids play in the water. We could not have asked for a better place to stay.

Perfect cottage for a group of us to get together for an ice fishing weekend. 5 minute drive to the boat launch. The house had everything we needed. Will definitely be back, will love to be there in the summer time

My wife and I had a wonderful getaway here. The views from all the front windows are amazing all times of the day. The lake is beautiful, and we fished every day. We also went hiking at the South Higgins lake state park, it was only about a 8 miles away and it was beautiful and the trails are clearly marked. The cottage was very comfortable and we were especially pleased with the very well furbished kitchen. Overall we were very pleased with our choice to stay at Sanford Sunrise.

My wife and I had a wonderful getaway here. The views from all the front windows are amazing all times of the day. The lake is beautiful, and we fished every day. We also went hiking at the South Higgins lake state park, it was only about a 8 miles away and it was beautiful and the trails are clearly marked.The cottage was very comfortable and we were especially pleased with the very well furbished kitchen.Overall we were very pleased with our choice to stay at Sanford Sunrise.

Despite uncooperative weather, we had a wonderful stay at Dan and Melissa’s place. It has everything we needed to be cozy and comfortable — felt just like home, with better views! Thanks!

Could not be more pleased. Pictures do not do this place justice. Immaculate, beautiful view of the lake, many little extras. Highly recommend this place.

Loved the property. Nicely appointed, great view of both sunrises and sunsets. Wonderful deck and also a dock if you need a place to dock your boat. Very clean property with amazing views and a wonderful screened in porch for chilly evenings. Bathrooms look recently updated and plenty of utensils and appliances etc in the kitchen if you choose to cook. Very quiet in the evenings and we all got a great nights sleep each night. Neighbors were very friendly but not obtrusive. A wonderful place to relax and enjoy a great view of the lake. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a nice peaceful get away from the rat race.

Just got back from a wonderful long weekend. The home was beautiful, clean, and had everything we needed for a great time! We loved the views and spent a lot of time outside on the beautiful deck and firepit area. My kids loved the dock, playing in the water, biking to nearby putt-putt and ice cream, and the playground just a 2 minute walk away. My husband even took a sunrise kayak ride - the view is incredible. Great rental.

Had a great time at Sanford Sunrise. Great accommodations and decorated perfectly for the lake! Would definitely book again. Thanks Dan & Melissa!

We had a great time touring the lake. We also did a day trip up to Higgins Lake.

The owners of this property clearly thought of every detail to make a wonderful experience. This property is perfectly situated on the water with sweeping views. You get real value for your money in a spacious home that looks like it was decorated for an lakefront magazine!

The home was beautiful and the kitchen was fully stocked. It was nice to be away from home but in a safe and clean place!

Beautiful house, very friendly and helpful neighbors. Dan & Melissa are very friendly and communicated everything very well. Answered all our questions, no hassles, super easy to work with and we had a wonderful time o.b the lake.

This house was amazing! Functional, fully stocked kitchen, beautiful and spacious bathrooms, and cozy living room. The screened in porch was a bonus and who doesn’t love AC!! The property was well maintained! The only thing we didn’t love was the amount of objects found in the water. With young kids we did a lot of swimming near the dock where we found several hard objects that seemed to be anchored into the sand. Overall, we had a great stay!

We come to Houghton Lake every year and this BY FAR was the best place we have stayed. The kids loved swimming off the dock and playing at the park 4 Doors down. We had a fun boat day and got our favorite pizza from Buccellis (sp?)! If you are staying at the Sanford Sunrise you will not be disappointed! It was an amazing week!

If you are anything like me, you feel a little nervous that a property that looks great in pictures is going to turn out to be a terrible letdown in person. You comb through the reviews, looking for feedback that will confirm the doubts. Let me assure you, the pictures are not lying. This home is lovely! ☺ Dan & Melissa have done a wonderful job making this house feel like a home away from home! The house is around 100 years old, but the only giveaway is the floors in that they are not perfectly level (I’d call it character!). In all other ways, this place has the look and feel of a new home – the carpet and flooring is new and immaculate, the cabinetry recently painted and updated, the electrical outlets/wiring has been updated. I emphasize this because we have 2 elementary aged children, so safety was a big concern of ours. This home is beautiful. Colors and décor are a subjective experience, but for us, the ambiance was just perfect. The bed mattresses were comfortable, the bedding & pillows are new and clean. *Everything* is clean and immaculate. All of the appliances are new and in great working order! When we go on vacation, we are not much for eating out – it’s expensive & the food is usually disappointing, so we always look for a place that has a nice kitchen so that we can prepare our own food. If you love to cook, contact Dan & Melissa before you pack up your kitchen, because we brought a ton of our own kitchen, only to learn we packed far more than we needed! It was as close as one can get to being at home in terms of having what we needed to prepare some nice homemade meals! You might be thinking that a downside is that there is no beach area. It’s not perfect, but here’s what we discovered: there’s a public beach a stone’s throw from the house, & if you have children, it was actually nice to not have to worry about excessive amounts of sand being tracked into the house. The dock is stable & safe, & the water is shallow,, making it a safe area for you and your children (human or furry) to play wade around. This cannot be overstated – renting a property that is safe, clean, warm & inviting is paramount, but of close secondary importance is renting from owners who care about their guests. Dan and Melissa will not disappoint – they were incredibly responsive every time we had a question & they gave great tips. They are professional & clearly value hospitality. Thanks Dan & Melissa! We would definitely book with you again!

This was the cleanest and most comfortable place we’ve ever stayed at very beautiful inside we will definitely repeat

The place was beautiful, house is well done, very comfortable and the owners were amazing

This house was perfect for my family and parents! We had plenty of room with a bed to spare. Our favorite part was being able to see the lake from the living room, kitchen, bedroom and dining table. We had a couple meals outside and enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck. The kitchen was spacious with anything/everything we could need or want. You can tell Dan and Melissa take great care of their house as everything was in great condition. Thank you for sharing your home with our family for a nice outdoors weekend!

We really enjoyed our time at this cabin on Lake Houghton. The cabin has plenty of room to relax, inside and out and is well equipped for recreation. The kitchen is outstanding and well equipped to prepare any kind of meal. The nearby pontoon rental marina and dock are ideal for fishing or just enjoying sunrises and sunsets on the lake. Highly recommend this cabin.

The house is gorgeous! Everything was clean and had lovely decor all throughout! The lake is so nice. We had a great time. Coffee on the porch watching the sunrise is what I miss the most!!

The house and property are exactly as described. The house was immaculate and the well equipped kitchen and grill allowed us to enjoy many meals lakeside. The kayaks were used daily and we especially enjoyed the deck and porch overlooking the lake. This is the perfect spot to relax and unwind!

We were so happy with our stay at this property. The layout of the cottage was perfect for our family of 5. The views of the lake are beautiful and watching the sunset and sunrise was a fantastic way to start and our day. The small touches and thoughtfulness behind every detail really showed and made our stay memorable. The owners were so pleasant and made us feel like this was our home away from home during our stay. Our daughter asked if we could come back every year! We will for sure be coming back!