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Cozy Riverfront Home w/ Fire Pit in Houghton Lake!

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, internet
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Riverfront Home w/ Fire Pit in Houghton Lake!

No matter the season, this cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Houghton Lake vacation rental house offers an ideal home-away-from-home experience! With essential amenities, this quaint abode provides 8 guests with a peaceful getaway nestled feet from the lake shore. Enjoy boat access through Cut River and relish time spent swimming and fishing in the summer and exciting snowmobile adventures on the frozen landscape in the winter! End days with waterfront dinners while staying at this beautiful property.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Living Room: Pullout Couch

Upon arrival, you'll be overcome with a sense of peace as you take in the natural Michigan surroundings. The back porch invites you to linger outside and immerse yourself in holiday relaxation. Here, you'll enjoy sunrises over the Cut River with a warm cup of coffee in hand.

Moving inside, the 1,200-square-foot interior boasts numerous amenities including in-unit laundry machines and wireless internet connection, making your stay more than comfortable.

Make yourself at home in front of the gas fireplace, perfect for chilly winter days. While you watch your favorite shows on the flat-screen cable TV, stay in touch with your fellow guests snacking on hors-d'oeuvres around the bar.

Once everyone is thoroughly hungry, head into the fully equipped kitchen to whip up a delicious homemade meal with essential cooking appliances and ample counter space. Sit down at the 4-person dining table to savor your mouthwatering creation. After dinner, venture outdoors to take in the stars while cuddling around the private fire pit.

Once the exciting day ends, you'll be ready to retreat to the comfort of the master bedroom featuring a cozy queen bed, flat-screen cable TV, and direct access to the back deck where you can enjoy a peaceful moment to yourself. Additional guests will sleep soundly in one of the 2 other bedrooms furnished with queen beds and storage for your belongings.

-- THE LOCATION --

Bring the boat along or rent from one of the numerous boat rental companies! Located a short walk to Houghton Lake, this home provides direct access to the lake through the twisting Cut River.

You and your fellow guests will create unforgettable memories cruising the lake's surface, fishing for Largemouth Bass, and swimming in the clear, refreshing water. Plus, you'll enjoy easy boat storage on the property's seawall.

In the winter, pack your snow toys including snowmobiles and sleds to fully enjoy the frozen Michigan landscape! You'll love exploring the surrounding area on over a hundred miles of trails located directly off of the home's doorstep. Other snowy activities include incredible cross-country and downhill skiing, both available close to the home at Forbush Corner and Caberfae Peaks.

In the evening, venture to one of the numerous restaurants located on the lake's shore. Relish delicious meals at places such as Anchor Inn or Limberlost Fine Food and Spirits while watching the sunset over the water.

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The boat well is not available for use. A boat can be moored along the seawall
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to enter
- NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cozy Riverfront Home W/fire Pit Houghton Lake House
Cozy Riverfront Home W/fire Pit House
Cozy Riverfront Home W/fire Pit Houghton Lake
Cozy Riverfront Home W/fire Pit
Cozy Riverfront Wfire Pit
Cozy Riverfront Home W/fire Pit in Houghton Lake!
Cozy Riverfront Home w/ Fire Pit in Houghton Lake! Houghton Lake
387722

About the neighborhood

Map
Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Markey Township Hall - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 18 min drive - 16.7 km
  • North Higgins Lake State Park - 28 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Saloon - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Place - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Riverfront Home w/ Fire Pit in Houghton Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Riverfront Home w/ Fire Pit in Houghton Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Riverfront Home w/ Fire Pit in Houghton Lake!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Riverfront Home w/ Fire Pit in Houghton Lake! located?

This family-friendly Houghton Lake vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Houghton Lake and Lapham's Marina. Markey Park and Markey Township Hall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Cozy Riverfront Home w/ Fire Pit in Houghton Lake! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Suzanne

Birthday weekend
We had a wonderful, relaxing weekend. Loved our stay, it's our second time here. The house is very comfortable and a great location.

10/10 Excellent

Paige D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick trip
We needed a place to stay following a wedding close by. Place was clean, easy to access, and communication was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee G., MICHIGAN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ice Fishing
The place was clean with no issues. There were 4 people that stayed and we all had plenty of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Proposal
The property and process met expectations and descriptions. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue l., Howell

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Birthday weekend
Already wrote one on another email
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

The house and property were wonderful, next door neighbor not so much
Loved everything about the house and the property, The View included, but the grumpy old next door neighbor tried to ruin our weekend. Certainly was not the owner of our rentals fault
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
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8/10 Good

Adrianna

Clean, quiet and convenient
The house has a great layout as the master bedroom and the other two are on opposite sides. It is super clean and cozy! The only reason it is not 5 stars is because of no AC and while that doesn't make this a bad choice, 5 to me as a rating means it has all the bells and whistles. I would stay again and if no AC in the summer is not a deal breaker for you, this is a great, quiet area.

10/10 Excellent

Anisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, Quiet, and Clean
We enjoyed this property a lot! It’s in a quiet small neighborhood right on the Cut River which was similar to a canal. We rented a pontoon for two days and we’re able to park it on the sea wall at the property. The house was clean and comfy and had everything we needed for the three-day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sheri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Peaceful weekend
While there were some snags at the beginning of our stay, the owners worked hard to fix them. The only other snag was struggles with the fireplace. It was a quiet & serene setting, lovely sunsets and lots of wildlife!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing and comfortable.
We went for a few days away and enjoyed our time. Sat and played games and did a few puzzles. Books there to read if you decide you want to do that as well. Was a bit chilly and windy and would love to go back when it's warmer out. Has pretty much everything you need to get by!

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sisters weekend
Very well maintained home with a beautiful view. Quiet neighborhood and close to shopping and walking trails. We enjoyed a bon fire at night and spent time on the back deck overlooking the Cut river and canal to Houghton Lake. Great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was not clean but the owner took care of it. Otherwise it was a great place to stay!
It was very easy! I would do it again.!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home! Very clean and comfortable. Met all our needs . Very easy going property manager.
This home is worth the stay quite location great space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Michele F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Nice property and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kirk A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
It was a nice peaceful getaway home. Clean environment with awesome scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

jim w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable
It was a relaxing spot to stay for 2 nights. We choose this location for mainly a few reasons. We were close to the trails we wanted to ride on the state forests. We wanted 3 bedrooms. And we wanted a clean updated place. We found all theee of these here. Thank You.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D., monroe, michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pure Michigan
Absolutely thrilled w our stay definitely would come back. Pictures shown are exactly what you are expecting. Thanks for a beautiful place!! The Duvall’s
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Dayton, OH, USA

This was a great place to stay for local winter sports.
Our group enjoyed this clean and comfortable home. It was a good location for cross country skiing over the weekend. Everything was just as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
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8/10 Good

Mike

Very good accommodations for winter
This was a great place for our group of 3 couples to hang out while we enjoyed local cross country skiing for the weekend. The rooms were clean and comfortable with a good open area by the fireplace for the group. We did find the dinner table is too small for 6 adults (and only 5 chairs ), but we were able to adjust and still enjoy our time there.
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Great and very clean place!
Our stay was amazing! the view of the river was nice to wake up too! they made our stay easy and comfortable to be at. Just one thing they didn't have was air conditioning, they do have ceiling fans and at night was cool at least. Also warning the neighbor next door is kind of rude, he called the cops on us for being too close to his property and also heard that he is not very friendly but other than that he did not bother us.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

Fantastic Time at Riverfront Lake House
Overall my group of friends and I had an awesome stay. The house was clean and slept all 7 of us comfortably. Would definitely re-rent this place in the future.

8/10 Good

Kam Han Camille C.

The house was clear and good.
Good place to stay, nor aware about the air conditioning. As the house has no air conditioning, the house can be a little bit warm during day time in the summer. It was okay at night when the temperature was cool down.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018