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Large Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!

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Welcome to the Deer Cabin
Resort is on the Lake
Open Concept
Both Sofas pull out for more sleeping
Plenty of Seating

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 855.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Houghton Lake, MI
  • Houghton Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • South Higgins Lake State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

2 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Large Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!

The Deer Cabin is only steps from the lake. It is almost twice the size of our other cabins and features 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a full kitchen with gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, drip coffee maker and enough cooking utensils, dishes and flatware to get you by. There is a larger dining table and two pull out couches and one of the most comfortable rocking chairs for you to relax in too.
We are a pet friendly resort, so please bring your furry friends along! Please note, there is a fee for pets, please record this at the time of booking.
1 GB of WiFi works all the way to the end of the dock, and there’s also Roku Television with Spectrum.
It also has a NEW live edge countertop, sink and backsplash! We also added new fans to each bedroom. And do provide towels and linens for the beds now too!
Outside there is a picnic table, Weber Charcoal Grill, and a couple of chairs.
Shared amenities are the beach, dock, fire pit, kayaks, tetherball, shuffleboard, and a fish cleaning station. There is plenty of private parking right across the street for your vehicles and trailers.
The Houghton Lake area almost has too many things to mention. We are walking distance to the copper gazebo where the birdwatching and fishing are incredible. Swimming, boating (several places to rent pontoons, or we have some small fishing boats to rent too), waterskiing, GOLF (many great courses in the immediate area), fishing, hiking, ORV’s are for rent right down the street (snowmobiles too), geocaching (one of the largest in the state), shopping, eating, kayaking, color tours, cross country skiing, sledding, and many, many more things to do here.


-- THE PROPERTY --

Boat Rentals Available | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | 0.5 Mi to Snowmobile Trails | Shared Dock

Ideal for a couple’s or small family getaway, this Houghton Lake cabin has all the basics for a relaxing vacation!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Living Room: 2 Sleeper Sofas

SHARED AMENITIES: Fish cleaning station (take remains to dumpster), boat dock, beach access, kayaks, splash boards, swing set, shuffleboard, tetherball, fire pit (wood not provided)
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ Roku & Spectrum cable, dining area
OUTDOOR LIVING: Picnic table, charcoal grill (charcoal not provided), 2 beach chairs
KITCHEN: Well-equipped w/ cooking basics, coffee maker, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi (high-speed 1GB, reaches dock), starter toilet paper, trash bags & paper towels
FAQ: 5 external security cameras (facing out), linens/towels provided, step-free access, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Community parking lot (1 vehicle), RV/trailer parking available across the street
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: There are 7 additional properties available on-site, each with separate nightly rates. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please book them individually online:-)

-- THE LOCATION --

HOUGHTON LAKE (on-site): Boating, fishing, tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, Houghton Lake Marina & Power (2.4 miles), Houghton Lake State Forest Park (3.6 miles), Lakeland Recreation (4.5 miles)
WINTER ACTIVITIES: Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Cross Country Ski Headquarters (14.0 miles), Skyline Ski Resort - downhill skiing (16.4 miles), Snow Snake Ski & Golf (29.9 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Trestle Park (10.8 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (27.2 miles), Mason Tract Pathway (29.5 miles), Ogemaw Nature Park (32.5 miles), Traverse City State Forest ORV Trailhead (48.5 miles)
FESTIVALS: Tip-Up Town Ice-Fishing Festival - Houghton Lake (4.8 miles), National Cherry Festival (64.7 miles)
NEARBY HOTSPOTS: Pineview Highlands Gold (golf course, 6.7 miles), Pines Theatre (6.8 miles), Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf (11.7 miles), Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery (19.6 miles)
LOCAL SHOPPING: Journeys Unique Boutique (4.1 miles), Just Around the Corner (4.3 miles), Knitty Gritty Treasures (6.0 miles), Attic Treasures (6.8 miles), Rockin Chair Gift Shop Inc (7.6 miles), Arnies Arts and Crafts (7.7 miles), Morning Glory Mercantile (10.1 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (61.1 miles)

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with a $25/pet/night fee
- 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: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 5 external security cameras. These cameras are outward-facing and do not look into any interior spaces. Camera 1 is located in the parking lot, camera 2 is located in the parking lot across the street, camera 3 is located on the front of the lodge facing the road, camera 4 faces the yard, and camera 5 faces the beach and dock. All cameras actively record video and audio when motion is detected and will be turned on during your stay
- NOTE: Linens, towels, and pillows are provided at the property. It is recommended that you bring a few more for an extended stay. :-) Also, please bring your own beach towels, they are not provided.
-NOTE: If you bring your pets, please clean up after them. Please help control the noise of your pets, to not disrupt the other guests.
-NOTE: For safety reasons, please make sure you include the correct amount of people and pets per cabin/house when making the reservation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No parties/events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest is required to sign a Rental Agreement. Minimum Age to Rent is 25.
Security Deposit of $250. Cancellation Fee Applies. Violations of house rules will terminate booking.
No Smoking, Pets considered with written approval and Pet Fee Paid, No Parties/Events.

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
Note from host: No parties/events allowed
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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Houghton Lake

Located in Houghton Lake, this cabin is in the city centre and on the beach. Houghton Lake 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Quest Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • North Higgins Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 18.1 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 17 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Little Boots Country Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Northshore Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Four Seasons Party Store - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY! located?

Located in Houghton Lake, this beachfront cabin is in the city centre, just steps away from Houghton Lake and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. Houghton Lake Marina is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deon H.

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

Icefishing

The stay was great .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

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

Great place!

Host was very friendly, great little spot on the lake! We will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

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

Excellent

The cabin was nice and clean. Lots of space. I highly recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Houghton Lake cabin

Cabin was nice. Bedding and furniture were very comfortable. Host communicated check in and check out instructions clearly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brynne L.

A great place to stay on houghton lake!

We had a great week at whitetail resort, have been going for years. The cabins were clean & had everything we needed. Communication with property management & owner was prompt & thorough. Looking forward to our next stay there!
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8/10 Good

Theresa C.

Very nice property!

We stayed in Deer cabin very roomy, everything you need. Beach and property is beautiful, 4/5 stars given because there was no Wifi or TV for entire stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Suzette D.

Winter Fedt

Close To Houghton Lake close to Angelos Party Store. Deer Cabin has plenty of room for 6 to 8 guest.

About the host

Your host

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The Smolinski family fell in love with the Whitetail Family Resort as soon as we saw it. The lake is incredible, peaceful and serene especially in North Bay where it is located. We bought the resort in 2021 with the goal of having a place that would give guests a place to make memories with their family and friends and hopefully bring a smile to their faces that will last a lifetime…just like the stories we’ve heard from guests that have been coming back year after year after year for decades.

It is formerly Morris’ Northernaire Resort in the 50’s where they used to raise bear cubs right here on the resort for guests to play with. It is amazing hearing the stories from past guests that have enjoyed staying here.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests