Lake House, Steps to Lake, Beach, Private Deck | Cottage in Houghton Lake

10.0 (4 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Houghton Lake Cottage | Lake House, Steps to Lake, Beach, Private Deck

2 Bedroom Cottage in Houghton Lake

☀ Welcome to the charming cabin getaway perfect for your trip!☀ This fully remodeled oasis has a perfect layout for family & friends to gather, relax, & enjoy the crisp and cool weather! New full kitchen, private attached deck overlooking the lake that is soon to be covered in a blanket of glistening snow! Great fishing & winter-sport destination. Close to ORV trails, pickle ball, restaurants, bars, shopping & grocery stores. This lakeside gem is calling your name and can be enjoyed year-round!

-THE SPACE-

This completely renovated cabin is perched on the lakeside lot with everything you need for the perfect getaway! Enter your cabin oasis through the private attached deck where you can relax with a warm cup of hot chocolate, grill, and enjoy the picturesque view of the fall foliage!

Full Kitchen:
☀ Gas stove/oven, microwave, toaster oven
☀ Keurig, Mr. Coffee, electric kettle, single cup blender
☀ Dining table with seating for 6

Living Area:
☀ 55" Smart TV with streaming apps (Netflix, Hulu, Disney; bring own logins)
☀ DVD player
☀ Futon Sofa (add'l sleeping arrangement)
☀ Games

Primary bedroom:
☀ 1 Queen BED
☀ Dresser
☀ Smart TV w/ Roku for streaming apps

Second bedroom:
☀ 2 Full-Size Beds
☀ Closet with hangers

Bathroom:
☀ Stand-up shower with Shampoo/Conditioner/Soap
☀ Washer/dryer with starter laundry supplies

Exterior:
☀ Deck with Gas Grill
☀ Comfortable deck seating (deck chairs unavailable in cold season due to ensure they last for all guests)
☀ Outdoor string lights

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-GUEST ACCESS-

This cabin is one of the most easily accessible cabins on the property with a beautiful view overlooking the lake! The perk of this cabin: you won't have to carry your luggage up or down the steps to get to your cabin! Parking lot is directly in front of the home with easy access to the main road M-55. The cabin has been fully renovated with sound proofing insulation to ensure you have a peaceful stay and minimal noise from M-55.

☆ Shared Property☆ (Access Currently LIMITED/ UNAVAILABLE for season)

☀ Adjacent to the cabin is a set of about 30-steps, which lead down to the beach/lake area shared with 4 other cabins on the property which includes the following that guests have access to:
☀ Private beach area, grass-yard area, small play equipment
☀ Fire pit available for roasting marshmallows by the lake
☀ Picnic table to enjoy meals together
☀ Swing to relax on by the fire
☀ Basketball net
☀ Charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal)
☀ Fish house for cleaning fish

☆ Dock ☆ (Currently Unavailable for Season)

☀ Dock is typically in by Memorial Day and Out by Labor Day.
☀ Guests are welcome to fish off dock and relax on bench to enjoy the view!
☀ Guests may rent or bring a personal water-craft, but must anchor them off-beach
☀ Guests may NOT tie up water-crafts to the private dock.

-DETAILS & HOUSE RULES-

★ Fall & Winter Renters ★

☆Dock is OUT for the season.
☆Dock & Boat lifts are stored on the shared property down the steps.
☆Guest access may be LIMITED or UNAVAILABLE to items such as: fire pit, swings, picnic table, basketball net, and fish house.
☆ It is advised that guests NOT use the steps leading down to the lake/ shared property in the fall & winter months. This is for guest safety; Stairs are not maintained or salted.
☆Failure to read this information will NOT result in any discount or refund for your stay.

★ Guests must complete the following... ★

within 72 hours of placing reservation (or in 24 hours if check-in is 14 days or less). If all items are not completed in this time, the cancellation policy will apply at no penalty to host and no access to property given. Required 3 items below:

1. Send email address
2. Review and sign the rental/ property agreement (required by HOA to gain access to property) sent by DocuSign
3. Copy of valid Photo ID (license), will be discarded post check-out

★House Rules Summary (in rental agreement):★

☆ Must be 21 years or + to book
☆ No Smoking, Vaping, or illicit drug use of any kind in cabin or on cabin deck. $500 fee or more will be charged to guest for any evidence of smoking on or in cabin property & deck. Additional fees will be applied for smells of smoking, damages, additional cleaning and/ or repairs- and guest will be asked to leave without refund.
☆ No Guest Pets of any kind. If you sneak in a pet, you will be charged $500 and asked to leave without any refund.
☆ No parties, events, or large gatherings.
☆ Check-in: after 3:00 pm. Check out: by 10:00 am. $100 late check out fee will be charged for every 15-minutes past check out (and/or not following check-out instructions).
☆ Maximum occupancy is 6 registered guests including infants/children.
☆ If you damage the home, you agree to pay for any damages to the home.
☆ Please read entire listing & house rules before agreeing to book

★Notes for all Guests★

☆Starter supply of TP & paper towel provided. If guests run out, they are responsible to purchase additional supplies.

☆You are "Up North"; you may encounter mosquitoes, spiders, bees, and other insects or wildlife.

☆The cabin has been fully renovated with sound proofing insulation to ensure you have a peaceful stay and minimal noise from M-55, which is located outside of the cabin.

*Please consider purchasing travel insurance to help you protect your investment. No refunds are given for weather, change of plans, unforeseen circumstances, etc.

*Two security cameras on the exterior of the property. Exterior security camera outside of front door, facing front parking lot of property. Exterior ring doorbell security camera located outside of breezeway/side door, facing front of deck. Devices may record video/audio when motion activated 24/7. Camera view may not be obstructed or covered at any time- $100 fee for covering or obstructing cameras and/or eviction without refund will apply.

*Please take note: Guests may NOT bring any pets to the property for any reason (see above). Private Cottage owners may have their pets on the property (only exception per HOA rules). We have no control over this nor the actions of the other cottage owners and/or their pets. Please contact us if any issues.

★Spring/Summer Renters:★

☆The cabin is located at the top of a hill. There is a deck directly connected to this cabin with railing. There are a set of 30 steps adjacent to the cabin leading down to the beach & lake area (see photo) which is privately shared with all 4 other cabins on the property. This cabin would not be suitable for those with mobility limitations wanting to access the lake.
☆Dock is put in by Memorial Weekend & is typically removed after Labor Day. We have no control of when dock is put in or if it is taken out sooner than noted.

-LOCATION-

The Lake House is centrally located in beautiful Houghton Lake. There are 4 other similar beachfront cabins located on the shared area of the property. On the other side of the parking lot you can easily access M-55 which will get you just about anywhere! You are within walking distance to the "Sno-Queen" ice cream parlor, the "M55 Pour House" bar, and a Laundromat across the street. Less than 1 mile away you can go to the rustic "Pines Movie Theater" or spend a day at the "Pineview Highlands Golf Course". Most restaurants, shopping, grocery stores, and local attractions are within a short 5-minute drive.

Within a 5-10 minute drive:
-The M55 Pour House: 322 feet
-Sno-Queen Ice Cream Parlor: 0.1 miles
-Back Door Saloon: 0.5 miles
-Pines Movie Theater: 0.7 miles
-The Limberlost Restaurant & Bar: 1.2 miles
-Garrett's Place Restaurant: 1.8 miles
-Family Fare Grocery Store: 1.9 miles
-Better Pizza: 2.0 miles
-Powell's Restaurant: 2.2 miles
-Walmart: 3.5 miles

Lake House, Steps to Lake, Beach, Private Deck is located in Houghton Lake. Lake House, Steps to Lake, Beach, Private Deck provides accommodation, featuring Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Spa, among other amenities. This Cottage features Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Spa, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Lake House, Steps to Lake, Beach, Private Deck 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 Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, 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. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Houghton Lake has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage 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

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Lake View
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Bar
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Near the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 770 sq ft (72 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Playground
  • Travel crib
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Skiing
  • Close to skiing

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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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Andrea F.
Dec 14, 2023 10:09:53 AM
Review Score:   5
Summary: This is a beautiful, extremely clean lake house. It was perfect for our girls craft weekend.
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