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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Houghton Lake, MI

Houghton Lake
‪2 min walk‬
Quest Golf Club
‪4 min drive‬
Pineview Highlands Golf Course
‪5 min drive‬
Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Love seat with pull out twin bed

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Completely renovated 850 sqft, open floor plan, 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage. 350ft from Houghton Lake with road end lake access. Paved driveway for safe storage for your boat, UTV's, ATV's, or snowmobile's. Public beach only a few blocks away. Public boat launch and public golf courses within 5 minutes drive, disc golf only a mile to the west within community park. Great ATV/UTV and snowmobile trails just minutes away.

Property manager

Jon Doyle

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Pet-friendly

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

All children are allowed

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Must cleanup after your pet. No Aggressive breeds.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking, vaping, rec of any type on property.

Important information

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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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Houghton Lake Heights

Houghton Lake Heights is home to this holiday home. Heights Marina and Brian's Lakeside Marina 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 Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area and Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area.

Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

Houghton Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Brian's Lakeside Marina - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Quest Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
South Higgins Lake State Park - 23 min drive - 25.1 km

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
‪Back Door Saloon - ‬3 min drive
‪Garrett's Place - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great location for outdoor activities; swimming, UTV, ATV, hunting, fishing.... pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Great location for outdoor activities; swimming, UTV, ATV, hunting, fishing....?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great location for outdoor activities; swimming, UTV, ATV, hunting, fishing....?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Great location for outdoor activities; swimming, UTV, ATV, hunting, fishing.... located?

Situated in Houghton Lake Heights, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Houghton Lake, Heights Marina and Brian's Lakeside Marina. Roscommon Township Hall and Quest Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ben i.

16 October 2024

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

Houghtons Cleanest House

One of the cleanest places I have ever stayed. I will be back again. The host was easy to reach and had zero issues.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher c.

24 September 2024

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

Liked the fenced in Yard.

Great house. Highly recommend. We used the fire pit everyday and night. Very pet friendly.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

26 August 2024

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

Very Nice

Great communication, easy check in/check out. Would definitely stay here again

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby B.

4 August 2024

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

10/10 would recommend!!!

We have been going up to Higgins/houghton for three years now and this has been our absolute favorite place to stay! Beautiful home, with easy access to town.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

4 August 2024

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

Very clean

Everything was clean and kept up with. Would definitely recommend

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor T.

19 July 2024

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

Excellent place to stay!!!

I would highly recommend staying here, it’s clean and well kept. Plenty of room for two adults and 3 kids. We will definitely be staying here again next year!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey L.

1 December 2023

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

Weekend getaway

We love staying here! This is probably the 4th or 5th time booking this home. It’s perfect, especially if you have fur babies. It’s so nice to have a fenced in yard. Perfect for people with side by sides. You can get to all the trails right from the house. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan R.

22 October 2023

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

Perfect House, Great Location

Perfect little house for our weekend getaway. House was exactly as pictured and provided a cozy environment. It is conveniently located near a few restaurants and bars as well. Communication with owner was easy and he was very responsive. Overall a great stay, we would definitely recommend and stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

11 September 2023

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

Great little place

Our fourth time staying. No complaints.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate

29 August 2023

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

Had a great time!

This place had everything we needed for a place to relax and sleep between other activities. Checking in and out was easy, and everything was clean and organized. The backyard was a plus and gave us a place to relax in the evenings.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

20 August 2023

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

Awesome Rental

Overall very impressed! The home was very clean and had all of the household essentials you needed. The back yard being fully fenced in was a huge plus for bringing your dogs! We will absolutely book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

9 August 2023

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

Fun getaway!

The property was so cute and very clean. The backyard was great! We loved our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

6 August 2023

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

Great stay

Perfect place right where we needed to be. Played games in the yard with the kids. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 July 2023

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

Nice little cottage

Nice little cottage for the family to stay in. We are a family of 5 and there was plenty of room for everyone. The house was clean and is well kept. The owners definitely take care of the place and provided everything and more for their guests. Would recommend staying here. I personally didn’t care for the town but that is no fault of the owners.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

26 June 2023

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

Great family vacation spot

This is a great updated house with a family-friendly feel.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandie Z.

24 October 2022

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

Perfect House

We had the best time enjoying the beautiful fall colors and wonderful weather for our annual ladies weekend together! The house was perfect and clean and close to town for us to enjoy the restaurants and bars. We walked down to the water each morning to enjoy the beauty. We would definitely stay again, thank you for opening your beautful home to us!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

29 September 2022

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

Great location/property

This is our second time renting this property this year. The Houghton Lake area has so much to offer and the location of this property is perfect. Near the water and not far from town or trails, we find this property to be very convenient. The property owner is great to work with and always very timely on the rental processes. The house is very nice. Much bigger inside than it looks. Plenty of room for all with two bedrooms for a total of six beds. The backyard offers some privacy with fencing all around, nice fire pit and newly added lighting. If you are visiting the area to do some trail riding, water sports or simply to enjoy the town…you can’t go wrong with this property. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

12 September 2022

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

Exceeded expectations

Property was clean and owners thought of everything to make our stay comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristie M.

29 August 2022

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

Cozy home!

This place had everything you need and some extras. The home was very comfortable and the backyard is a great space for relaxing in the evenings. Loved that there was a doggie door and a fenced in back yard! Location was great too!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

3 August 2022

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

Renovated cottage near the lake

This cottage is entirely renovated and did so an amazing way to maximize the small space! I stayed with my spouse and 2 toddlers, but considering it again for a girls weekend with 5 adults, which would still be enough space. They allow dogs which fit what we needed and was still very clean! I loved the outdoor space with a hammock, fire pit with plenty of chairs and patio set. The outdoor lighting completed the space perfectly. The location is can't beat! Short walk to neighborhood park with playground equipment and a beach. Short drive to restaurants and other park/beaches. Close proximity to save a lot and 10 min drive to wal mart. Appreciated the supplied cleaning supplies, trash bags, hand soaps, etc. I loved the rain shower! No bathtub for toddlers but they loved the shower as much as i did! Jonathan was quick to respond to questions! I would recommend 100%

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

29 July 2022

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

Relaxing with a great lake access location

This place had the best location. Just down the street was access to the lake. Sometimes the neighbors near the access can be unfriendly but these people were great, even offering to let our 2 year old daughter play with their grandkids on the sand they brought in. As for the property it is just down the road from Houghton Lake, where the lake access is and you can see it from the front yard and only 15 minutes from Higgins Lake. We brought our boat and put in in both Houghton and Higgins Lake (much clearer). Plenty of room to park the boat in the driveway. We loved the dog door to the fenced back yard. It was just like home for our dogs since we have one at home too. Very pet friendly and easy to watch our toddler without her running off. The home is newly remodeled and very beautiful. My mother loved how well stocked the kitchen was with anything you could need. I would highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a nice quiet place in the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

26 July 2022

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

The perfect place to stay.

My family and I enjoyed our stay at Jonathan's cottage. It was just what I had hoped for, very quiet, clean and close to a beautiful little public beach. Jonathan thought of everything to make our stay cozy and comfortable. If you have any questions, he responds very quickly. Don't hesitate to rent this beautiful cottage, you will be happy you did!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

29 June 2022

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

Cozy Cottage w/ a Short Stroll to the water

We loved Jon’s spot. It was a great little cottage for our family to stay. A fenced in backyard with a flattop grill and hammock provided a great spot for us to relax. There’s a neighborhood boat launch at the end of the road (visible from the front yard) and lots of great spots and stores within a short driving distance. The inside of the house is nicely redone and the kitchen is well equipped for cooking meals at home. Quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors and great space to park trucks and trailers. Jon was accommodating and communicative.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

7 May 2022

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

Quiet and Cozy

This little house was a gem! Very clean and comfortable. Easy to get to and the fenced in back yard was perfect for our dog. Not too many places allow for pets. Very quiet and convenient. It's small but the 2nd bedroom has bunkbeds. The weather didn't cooperate but that's Michigan. If you have a pet and are looking for a nice little quaint place to stay, this is it. Jon was very helpful and we hope he will welcome us back.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

24 January 2022

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

Perfect for weekend getaway!

We had a great time snowmobiling and the house was clean and cozy!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Love seat with pull out twin bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

About this property