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lakefront home on Houghton Lake

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Sunsets are amazing
Beach
Relax on porch swing or lounge
Garage
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Prudenville, MI
  • Houghton Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Denton Township Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • White Deer Country Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

upstairs

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

lakefront home on Houghton Lake

This home has all the amenities: a private lakefront home right on the edge of town.
This air conditioned home has an open floor plan, where you can enjoy the beautiful gas log, stone fireplace while looking through the extra-large door wall enjoying the spectacular sunsets of the East Bay. The full working kitchen boasts of all the modern-day amenities, including a dishwasher, garbage disposal, two refrigerators, and a built-in microwave.
The upstairs has 4 spacious bedrooms each with its own smart TV, that will comfortably accommodate 10 guests. The Master bedroom has its own private balcony for those romantic sunsets. Also located upstairs is the second full bath complete with a Jacuzzi tub.
The amenities don’t stop at the inside of the home, outside you will find an attached two-car garage, a side yard for additional parking, a lakeside yard, a dock, and plenty of shallow water to use the 2 provided kayaks, paddleboards, Lily Pad or just for letting the kids play with provided deck and water toys.
This is truly a year-round home: swimming, fishing, boating, snowmobiling, ice fishing, state trailhead for ATV just a mile away, and plenty of state land nearby for hunting and hiking.
With the WiFi, it’s perfect for your next “ work/vacation”.

Property manager

Brandi Ehlinger
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Prudenville

Located in Prudenville, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. White Deer Country Club and Pineview Highlands Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Prudenville, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Denton Township Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • White Deer Country Club - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 24 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Boots Country Diner - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is lakefront home on Houghton Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at lakefront home on Houghton Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at lakefront home on Houghton Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is lakefront home on Houghton Lake located?

Located in Prudenville, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Houghton Lake and Denton Township Park. White Deer Country Club is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Houghton Lake - Perfect Rental

Everything was great, all if ny guests fell in love with how well the home is taken care of and all amenities provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Ice fishing trip

Everything was great, except the fact that the driveway was covered with 2-3 feet of snow for us to shovel upon arrival. The snow had been there for a very long time as it was hard like ice in most spots. It took my son and I close to 46 minutes to get 3/4 of it knocked down and our other guests arrived to help. I threw my back out and was down for the count once I got home, couldn’t move for 2 days out of my bed. The road to the house was plowed, it sure would’ve been a common courtesy to have that plowed for us. I sent the owner a message about it after we left and she never even responded back to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view of the lake

A great place to stay on Houghton Lake. Great view, fire pit, cozy cottage. My family had a great stay. Very clean and easy check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location/Friendly Host

The house sits right on the water on the south east side of Houghton Lake. Beautiful views, especially from the upstairs balcony. Host was super friendly and proactively in communication from a few days prior to our arrival thru departure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene Lakefront

Houghton Lake is a gorgeous lake that we thoroughly enjoyed staying on. The kitchen was well-stocked for cooking, and the outdoor space was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janiece N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view!

Great view in a good location. Has everything you'd need for a fun family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

FUN!!

Brandi is a wonderful host and so easy to deal with, she does everything possible to make your stay fantastic. This is my second stay and have already booked for next year.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

This is our second time booking this cabin and we hate leaving. We had so much fun and Brandi is the perfect host. We cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation 2024

We had a great time! Thank you for responding so quickly to questions I had. The house was great! Thanks Brandi!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Great property. We have stayed before and hope to again even though we always forget to do something.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

The house was clean the kitchen was fully stocked with anything you would possibly need. Lots of out door toys for the kids, plenty of chairs, fishing and boating supplies as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kami P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

The view was beautiful and we enjoyed our stay. We found a broken kayak paddle when we went to use them. Brandi said she would order a new one. However, the main reason we chose this house was the use of kayaks, so we were disappointed to only have one working paddle with the two kayaks. Some of the beds were uncomfortable. The house was clean and had a well stocked kitchen. The outside area was nice for hanging out and relaxing. Brandi responded quickly to questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf weekend

Excellent location in Houghton Lake. Had a great golf weekend with friends. The property was just as described and Brandi was very pleasant to work with. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernice P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Funeral

I couldn't have asked for a better hostess. Being the purpose was a funeral, time was short to make plans and arrangements. Brandi accommodated three families who do not get the opportunity to be together very often. She allowed us to have a dog on site and an extra person. She also allowed an early arrival time due to flights and distances traveled. We had everything we needed to get through the three days. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend on the ice

We had a great weekend on the ice. The place was perfect for our group of four. Plenty of room for more. Great location on East Bay. Owner was great! Would love to stay here again next year for our annual ice fishing weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grest lake house @

Perfect spot to relax and enjoy family and friends. Cute friendly restaurant within a walking distance. Lovely farmers market around the corner. Beautiful lakefront views. The house is comfortable and cozy. The owner was responsive and super friendly! If i am ever in that area of the country I will definitely try to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lakefront Property

Rented place to support a group of 5 adults - lodging for golf weekend. The group all enjoys to stay-in a dine, kitchen amenities were great. The overall layout for sleeping and socializing (inside and out) made the weekend perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house with a great view

Clean & comfortable house. Well equipped. Great view and location. We were unfortunate with cool and rainy weather during our stay so we didn’t get to take advantage of the outdoors much, but with better weather there’d have been a lot to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Houghton Lake Vacation

The whole family had a wonderful week at the Behl House. The house is right on the lake and the shallow, sandy bottom seemed to go out forever. Grear for the kids. Brandi was a wonderful host. Communication was great. I'll certainly recommend the Behl House to my family and friends
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!!!

I booked this fantastic home for a family vacation. We had the best time!!! The house is furnished with everything you could need from the kitchen to toys and games the kids could play with. The beds were super comfortable. It is a nice sandy bottom for swimming/ would recommend swim shoes though little easier on the feet. The grandsons loved the paddle board and playing on the beach. We rented a pontoon and went fishing everyday. We had awesome weather. We have already booked our weeks for next year. Great stay, great place can't wait to go back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen t.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Get Away

Comfortable, nautical decor, beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun on the Lake

Great clean home with everything you need to enjoy the lake life! Plenty of room and a lot of memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Getaway

This was a planned family vacation and our first getaway with married kids and grandchildren. Great location on the water and property ambiance! The property had all the essentials and more--kitchen essentials, corn hole, kayaks, laundry, etc. Easy access to stores and a nice area to run or walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janell K., Ovid, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property, everything included

Beautiful location, house had all of the things that we could have needed. Lake was fabulous - shallow way out, warm, sandy. House had comfortable beds, great living space, and loads of toys. Kitchen was stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R., South Lyon, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place on Houghton. A+

It was easy the entire way. Great communication and beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brandi Ehlinger

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Hello, my name is Brandi Ehlinger,
We call this home BEHL's (pronounced BELLS), after using the initial of each of our family members' first names: Brandi, Evan, Heath, and Lili.
I grew up vacationing on the North Shore of Houghton Lake my entire life and still enjoy all this area has to offer.

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English

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