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Newly updated Lakefront Houghton Lake home - close to popular sandbar.

Escape to a slow-paced retreat where you can wade into shallow waters from your own private dock or ride dirt bikes on nearby trails.

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Beach towels
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Newly updated Lakefront Houghton Lake home - close to popular sandbar.

Cozy home in nice neighborhood with beautiful lake views - close to shopping, restaurants, and other activities. The neighborhood is so conveniently located, but feels tucked away in a laidback, slow paced, little lake village.

This home is 1400 square feet. It has a master suite with queen size bed, twin size pull out sleeper chair, large closet and private full bath. The second bedroom has a queen size bed and the third bedroom has a pull down twin size Murphy bed and high quality queen size futon. The house was originally a two bedroom. The master bedroom and laundry area were an addition. Due to how the addition was designed, you need to pass through the bedroom with the futon(the 3rd bedroom)to access the master addition. You can go outside and around to another entrance if you want to avoid having to pass through the 3rd bedroom, but so far our guests have not had any problems with the layout.
The main living/kitchen area is an open layout. There is a main kitchen table that seats 6, and a Jack Daniels barrel table with 4 barstools. There is a main 3/4 bath and a full wall of windows to enjoy the view of the main lake.
Outside there is a gas grill, poly table and 6 chairs as well as 5 poly Adirondack chairs and a fire pit. The water is shallow enough to wade right out from the private dock or bring your boat and explore the 22,000 acre lake!

We have tried to think of everything our guests would need to enjoy their stay. We try to provide, but can't guarantee, many extra little things such as pantry items, cleaning supplies, storage bags - saran and tin foil as well as plenty of bathroom supplies.

There is a washer and dryer for your use and plenty of parking.

Houghton lake has something for everyone - in the summer- boat, swim, fish or ride the trails with dirt bikes or ATVs. In the winter- ice fish or enjoy snowmobiling. Shopping and dining at the local stores is good all year around!

Thank you for checking out our home!

Property manager

Joe and Kathy Benchley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)

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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 not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Vrbo Property
Lakefront Houghton Lake Home Close to Popular Sandbar!

About the neighborhood

Map
Prudenville, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk
  • White Deer Country Club - 19 min walk
  • Denton Township Park - 3 min drive
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 8 min drive
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Little Boots Country Diner - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly updated Lakefront Houghton Lake home - close to popular sandbar. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly updated Lakefront Houghton Lake home - close to popular sandbar.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly updated Lakefront Houghton Lake home - close to popular sandbar.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly updated Lakefront Houghton Lake home - close to popular sandbar. located?

This family-friendly Prudenville vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Houghton Lake and White Deer Country Club. Denton Township Park is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) away.

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Newly updated Lakefront Houghton Lake home - close to popular sandbar. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Quenton B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place
The house is great nice parking and awsome views
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Houghton Lake Getaway
This property is perfect for family fun in the sun. Lots of family memories created here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, especially in the summer
Nice place on the water. Amenities are close by, but felt like you were " up north".
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
I would recommend this cozy cottage very clean awsome view this is my 3rd time up here very cozy relaxing place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Fun place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue l., Howell

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday weekend
Beautiful home right on the lake. Clean, cozy and we enjoyed our stay so much. Everything you need. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake house
We had a wonderful stay on the lake. The house was well stocked with everything needed. Hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
The property was too close to the sand bar. No real swimming for adults. Water too shallow. It was a great place to relax with relatives and share big family meals. Kitchen very well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb C., Saginaw

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
This is our fourth time renting this place.everything you need for cooking is available, large open concept and view of the lake.we love it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quenton B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
good
great place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Retreat
Amazing property with beautiful surroundings and attention to detail inside and out! Fantastic weather, perfect climate control and overall great atmosphere in the cottage! A perfect family retreat! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wel equipped home on the lake.
This home has all of the amenities and a beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcos T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Torres
Very nice cottage. Lake was beautiful. Nice neighborhood. Peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mother’s Day weekend getaway
This was our second time staying at property. Always very clean and cozy. Property manager is awesome and communicates promptly. View of lake is one of the best. Plan on xo ringing to make this an annual trip
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Cozy, convenient, clean . Loved the sand bar, the grill, the fire pit. Quite. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
We had an overall nice weekend. Sad it rained but the place is well stocked and supplied. It was nice to be able to use the garage. Since all adults sleeping arrangements were a little off. The tv was a walk thru from the masted
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb C., Saginaw

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Had an extended girls weekend and this was our third time at Kathy and Joe’s place. Very comfortable and everything you need they have available.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Olsen review
Thanks so much. Had a great time
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property!
The description says, it is newly updated and it is! The home was very nicely furnished, equipped, and clean. The owners have been doing some remodeling and it shows. Our stay, which consisted of 4 adults, was in the winter as we went skiing somewhat nearby. I can imagine that this property would also be fantastic in the summer as it is right on the water. A question came up, during our stay, and the owners were very responsive. Reading some of the previous comments, in the guest book, there is mention of return visits. I can definitely see why. We hope to come back and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great visit at a great location
Clean property with a fantastic view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend dream
Always try to stay here. Beautiful home and extremely clean. Great location. Perfect place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent time Life on the Lake
First of all I should say excellent communication with Kathy property manager in addition to this the place was completely spotless and clean location was phenomenal directly footsteps from the lake lots to do in the area including personal items at Walmart .. 5 min away.. minutes away
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great golf getaway
This house was fantastic for 4 of us to get away for a golf weekend. The house was as described. Furniture and fixture were all high quality, which you do not always get in short term rentals. Beautiful spot I’d like to visit again. We were not in the house much but the time we were we were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Loved it, would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024