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

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Interior
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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.

Property manager

Linda Sherwood

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk
  • Denton Township Park - 9 min drive
  • White Deer Country Club - 9 min drive
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 14 min drive
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Saloon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Place - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Little Boots Country Diner - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails. located?

Situated in Houghton Lake, this cabin is steps from Houghton Lake and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Markey Park. Lapham's Marina and Denton Township Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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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

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

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