Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY! | Cabin in Houghton Lake

9.2 (22 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Houghton Lake Cabin | Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY!

2 Bedroom Cabin in Houghton Lake

The Moose Cabin is only about 28 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!
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.
We are a pet friendly resort, so please bring your furry friends along! There will be a fee of $25/pet/night charged for the stay of our furry friends.
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 --

0.5 Mi to Snowmobile Trails | Community Shuffleboard & Horseshoes | Community Fish Cleaning Station (Take Remains to Dumpster)

Hallmarked by its proximity to greenery, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath Houghton Lake retreat comes with a simple interior so you can reconnect with nature and family.

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

SHARED AMENITIES: Boat dock (boat rentals available), beach access, fire pit (BYOW), kayaks, splash boards, swing set, tetherball
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), starter toilet paper, trash bags & paper towels, hangers, bedding, 6 bath towels
FAQ: Step-free access, 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 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)
POWDER DAYS: 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)
NATURE SITES: 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)
CELEBRATE AT A FESTIVAL: Tip-Up Town Ice-Fishing Festival - Houghton Lake (4.8 miles), National Cherry Festival (64.7 miles)
FUN STOPS: 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)
PURCHASE UNIQUE ITEMS: 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 unless the entire property is booked
- 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 and share the WiFi connection
- 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: For safety reasons, please make sure you include the correct amount of people and pets per cabin/house when making the reservation.

Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY! is located in Houghton Lake. Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY! provides accommodation, featuring Internet, Balcony/Terrace, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This Cabin features Internet, Balcony/Terrace, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY! has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Houghton Lake has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Houghton Lake, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent
  • Near laundromat
Ocean view
  • On the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 300 sq ft (28 sq m)
  • In the city center
  • In a village
  • On the waterfront
  • On the lake
Guest Services
  • Playground
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Skiing
  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed;no parties/events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: no parties/events allowed onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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

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Sandra V.
Jul 15, 2025 07:00:06 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Very relaxing. Clean and welcoming. Will definitely come back!
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