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Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w/ Private Yard

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
TV, DVD player
TV, DVD player
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Houghton Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Quest Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Interior

Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY!

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (16)
The price is NZ$378
for 1 cabin
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY!

About the area

Houghton Lake

With a stay at this cottage in Houghton Lake, you'll be near the beach, just a 3-minute walk from Houghton Lake and 5 minutes by foot from Brian's Lakeside Marina. .This cottage is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Heights Marina and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area.
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What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brian's Lakeside Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Quest Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 19 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Place - ‬7 min drive

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 Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w/ Private Yard

For your next trip to Northeastern Michigan, reserve this terrific 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom Houghton Lake Heights vacation rental cottage, offering a private boat dock and an ideal location, just three doors down from the serene waters of Houghton Lake. This property also boasts a fire pit and huge private yard, making it the perfect spot for an entertaining vacation that's sure to impress the whole gang. Come winter, the fun doesn't end - get ready for 'Up North' adventures like snowmobiling!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | 1,200 Sq Ft | Step-Free Access | Steps to Fishing Pier

Ideal for avid boaters and anglers, plus the outdoorsy multi-generational family, this well-appointed cottage will lead you directly to the type of Michigan experience you crave!

Bedroom 1: Full Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bunk Bed, 2 Twin Beds | Family Room: Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle Bed, Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private boat dock, private yard, charcoal grill, fire pit
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, recently remodeled, dining table, cooking basics, drip coffee maker
INTERIOR: Cable TV, DVD player w/ 25+ DVDs, VCR, Wii system, Wii game selection
GENERAL: Linens, central heat, complimentary toiletries
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip, 2 pets max), 1 step required, no A/C
PARKING: Driveway (5 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

HOUGHTON LAKE (steps away): Boating, fishing, tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, fishing pier; Houghton Lake Marina & Power (5.5 miles)
WINTER ACTIVITIES: Skyline Ski Resort (19.7 miles), Snow Snake Ski & Golf (29.4 miles); snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing
THINGS TO SEE & DO: Tip-Up Town Ice-Fishing Festival - DNR Boat Launch Lakeview Park (4.0 miles), Ogemaw Nature Park (29.7 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (31.3 miles), Mason Tract Pathway (32.8 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Traverse City (67.5 miles), National Cherry Festival (68.5 miles), Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail - Black Star Farms Old Mission (68.8 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes (96.1 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (63.8 miles)

-- 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
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max)
- 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: This property has a strict maximum occupancy of 8
- NOTE: The property requires 1 step to access
- NOTE: The property does not offer A/C
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Cable programming along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and charcoal grills.
Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 5 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Yard

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

2BR Cottage W/private Yard
2BR Houghton Lake Heights Cottage W/private Yard
Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage W/private Yard Cottage
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Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w/ Private Yard Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cindy A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

Cute little house. Should probley get a better cleaning service . The property owners were very nice when i emailed them . We'd probably stay again but we'd bring cleaning stuff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin L.

Lake stay

Very spacious. Nice layout. No personal care items. There is a dog crate in bedroom closet with bunch of pee pads. That's disconcerting. Plenty of parking . Lots of movies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Valerie W.

Half ok

The place was a perfect size and deceiving on the outside. Plenty of beds and space for the family to sleep and hangout not being on top of each other like a hotel woul have been. The downfall was communication or the lack of it. When i messaged them about checking in late theyresponded with a checking out late email. I didn't get a code to get in until i called. This vrbo is ran by a company so its not very personal and difficult to talk to. They did have game and tv with roku but no internet. Definitely will not be staying here again or using vrbot receive a code to get in till i called them
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ruben A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect man getaway

The place was perfectly located for all of our needs.I would highly recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JO ANN I.

Liked: Cleanliness

SxS weekend in the snow

Preplanned trip before snow prediction. 2 couples have cottages in neighborhood but both were winterized so we decided to rent a house nearby. Rough travel going up but house was delightful. Clean and comfortable. Communication with owner was good. Easy entry. Would recommend. Plan on renting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Monica F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and quiet

This was a cute little cozy cabin. It did smell like smoke upon arrival. Also counters and stove was dirty. Other than that everything was accurate in listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable cottage, close to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Donovan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Accuracy of the listing was great. The house was appropriately stocked for a small family (3-4). Clean and affordable, world definitely return! Host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

nice place

NIce place great loacation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

Liked: Cleanliness

We will be back

Loved this rental. Lots of room. Very nice. Looking to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roth T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great property, short walk to the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

An extra place for our visiting family

We rented this house for our daughter, son-in-law and our 2-year-old grandson who joined us for a weekend. We own a condo in Houghton Lake, so it was convenient to be nearby to provide towels, food, etc. Thrre was very limited communication with the owner. We enjoyed an evening bonfire (the owners supplied a bundle of firewood.)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Teresa B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute spot

Carpet was very stained and the cottage had a musty smell. Grateful that we had cool nights that we could open windows. However, it’s in a great location and has access to an empty adjacent lot with a fire pit .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

It's a good location and the house is decent. It is extremely "musty" smelling, but you get used to that quickly. Just so you are aware there is no A.C.. Gets very hot during the day, but cools off at night. (keep it closed up on a hot day and there are plenty of fans, then open it up in evening) Would have been nice if they had a vacuum or a manual push sweeper or even a broom and dustpan, but there wasn't. If you happen to track dirt in or spill something on the floor you're out of luck. We went and bought a broom and dustpan for $7 at the dollar store that's about 100 yards away. One of the deciding factors on renting this was a boat dock we could use. But, we were unable to use it as it is in very shallow water. About 1.5 feet at the deep end. And would be hard to tie off as the posts don't go higher than the dock, so you would have to reach under the dock to wrap around a post. If you have a pontoon or a small boat with a small motor you would probably be ok. There are about 15 docks in the same area and they are all pontoon boats. Almost all the other docks are much longer than this one. All in all it's a nice location. Not that far from lake and still close to stores and such. Nice large yard and fire pit. Note: You have to answer all the above questions. I only put one star about the property manager to pass the question. We did not have any contact with them. We were only staying 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice weekend stay

We had a family reunion and this cottage was very convenient for our family to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Well kept property, and great location for family visit. Enjoyed the local shops and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay

Nice quiet neighborhood. There’s not much of a water view but short walk to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We had a wonderful experience with this property. It adequately fit our family while in town for an unexpected funeral. The place was clean and had a nice up north feel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Property was clean and walking distance to the lake. Easy drive into town. I do recommend staying during the summer season. There were many places not open yet for the season.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice shower with glass doors. Kitchen is has lot of counter space. The family room has a double bed, half bath and it's own outside entrance which made a great private bedroom suite. Even had room to do some yoga! Had brand new entrance and storm doors indicate continuing upgrades and maintenance
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven F., Elwood, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Very clean good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Ali D.

Liked: Cleanliness

We always have fun!

We have rented this property many times. The owners have been making updates through the years.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty!!!!!

This was the dirtiest house I’ve ever rented. My feet were black from walking on the floor. It’s also next door to a very creepy abandoned house!!! I would not recommend this house unless you want to be in a horror movie! I was very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021