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Full Cabin: 7 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 628 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Houghton Lake
    1 min walk
  • Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
    2 min walk
  • Houghton Lake Marina
    4 min drive
  • Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
    20 min drive

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About the area

Houghton Lake

A stay at this cabin places you in the heart of Houghton Lake, steps from Houghton Lake and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. .This beach cabin is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Houghton Lake Marina and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Brian's Lakeside Marina.

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

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 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

About this property

Entire place

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

Full Cabin: 7 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY

The Fish Cabin is literally 7 steps from the lake. It 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 small dining table and a futon with an armchair 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 --

Step-Free Access | Shared Kayaks Available | Fire Pit Access (BYOW)

No matter the season, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath Houghton Lake home lets you gather the outdoor adventurers in your life for a versatile escape.

Bedroom 1: Full Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Living Room: Futon

SHARED AMENITIES: Fish cleaning station (take remains to dumpster), boat dock (boat rentals available), beach access, splash boards, swing set, shuffleboard, tetherball, horseshoes
OUTDOOR LIVING: Picnic table, charcoal grill (BYOC), 2 beach chairs
INDOOR LIVING: Roku Smart TV w/ Spectrum app, 4-person dining table
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, knife set
GENERAL: Free WiFi (high-speed 1GB, reaches dock), toilet paper, trash bags & paper towels, hangers, bedding, 6 bath towels
FAQ: 5 external security cameras (facing out), linens/towels provided, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Community parking lot (1 vehicle), additional 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 inquire for more information prior to booking

-- 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 FUN: 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)
OUTDOOR SIGHTS: 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)
ATTEND A FESTIVAL: Tip-Up Town Ice-Fishing Festival - Houghton Lake (4.8 miles), National Cherry Festival (64.7 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: 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)
QUAINT SHOPS: 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 300 sq ft (28 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

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

orp5b5c770x

Full Cabin: 7 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

TeatleGaming

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lady Bugs and Cobwebs
I rented this unit for one day. Before calling it quits, I had to kill over 15 ladybugs. VRBO and the Host were late responding and said that bugs in the unit were "to be expected." I didn't even hear from the Host the day of, only the next day I got an email. There were also huge cobwebs over the bed in the bedroom. The unit was not properly cleaned, They ignored the images with bugs. I will never use again. There are cracks in the wood panel, the unit is not insulated, just an overall disappointment. but bugs in units are not acceptable. You have been warned.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property.
The big show was the fall colors on the lake. Being able to open the blinds or step out the door to a beautiful crisp sunrise on the lake is worth it! Tom is a stand up guy and we wish him the best in life.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Saw fall colors
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smaller than expected.
It was a nice little place very close to the lake. The beach is small and cabin was smaller than expected and very close to the other cabins, not a lot of privacy if thats what you’re looking for this might not be the place for you. Other than that the place was great, pet friendly and me and my husband had a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S., Clio, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Had a great 2 night stay at the cabin with the family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlo B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly Fine
Overall we stayed and had a perfectly fine time in the off season, cooking, staying warm and enjoying a quaint, quiet experience as a small family-which is exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint vintage cabin
Nice location with a good spot to swim. Several nice kayaks plus kiddie kayaks free to use. Aluminum boats to rent reasonably. Nice dock with plenty available space to dock your own and space for your boat trailer as well. I would like to see a few more outlets inside the cabin, instead of extension cords throughout the place. However, it is a vintage cabin, and one has to remember the era that it was built without the need for so many plug-ins!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ken L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We enjoyed our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will definitely be back…
Wonderful time spent at the resort. Rent the fishing boat… you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We really enjoyed the stay. It was a nice comfortable cabin on the lake. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vinnie D., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Over night stay
Very near and tidy cabin a few steps from houghton lake. Didn’t really hear back from Tom back on the verbo app messenger, but other than that, great shirt over night stay. Recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love coming here!
Been here twice now and it’s always such a great experience! Cabins are nice and cozy, only a few steps out onto the lake and will be back many more times!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023