Quaint 2-bedroom cottage in Houghton Lake - quick walk to lake | House in Houghton Lake
2 Bedroom House in Houghton Lake
Welcome to a family-friendly cottage just a short walk to the shores of Houghton Lake, The lovely property features 1 queen bed, 2 bunk beds, and 2 trundle beds, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. With amenities like outdoor space, a firepit, large sectional and eat-in kitchen, you'll feel right at home. With a washer and dryer and full bathroom, the cottage also includes helpful extras like a hair dryer, fully stocked kitchen, and the ability to make a pot of coffee or use a coffee pod for added convenience. This is a single-story home.
Higgins Lake and the AuSable River are also just short drives away. There are wonderful hiking trails and beautiful parks and beaches in teh area as well as over 200 miles of ORV trails.
About the cottage: located on the east side of Houghton Lake, the road the cottage is on ends at the shore of Houghton Lake, Michigan's largest inland lake. A community dock is available at the public road end access to help with entering and exiting the lake. The 2-bedroom 1-bath cottage is an ideal stay to enjoy the four seasons of fun offered in the area and just a short stop from area lakes, rivers and ORV trails.
The driveway is long enough to accommodate a trailer or more than one car, but the driveway is just wide enough to accommodate one vehicle width.
Behind the house, you will find a great firepit area. In the shed on the back of the garage, you will find camping chairs, firewood and other items to help take advantage of the outdoor area.
The living room TV is a smart/Rodu TV, so you can sign in to your favorite streaming service with your personal log ins.
The dining area comfortably sits 8. The aqua Smeg refrigerator and toaster are the standout items in the fully-stocked kitchen. Discrete cabinet labels make items easy to find. Some spices are available for use, but you should plan on bringing anything you absolutely need for your meal preparation. You will find a mixer, grill, various mixing bowls, pans and baking pans as well as enough plates, bowls and utensils for everyone including child-sized dishes.
There are a variety of games available as well. This is the owner's vacation home that they make available for seasonal rental when they aren't using it.
Primary bedroom:
Located just off the kitchen and across from the bathroom
Queen bed with linens
Lots of room to store clothes in closet or dresser.
Luggage rack in closet
Nightstand
Bunkroom:
Located at rear of home
Includes two bunkbeds with trundle, so sleeping for six.
Beds all have linen and pillows
Exterior door in room
Entryway
Vacuum, broom and mop in closet
Dresser behind door for small items
Place to hang various coats and other items
Plenty of room for discarded shoes
Kitchen
small appliances include Smeg toaster, coffee pot that makes a pot or a single cup (pods), electric hand mixer, eletric skillet, Nutribullet, basic pots and pans, baking sheets, and more.
Fire extinguisher
No dishwasher - dish drainer for counter top provided
Oven mitts, dishrags, etc
Limited paper towel - be sure to bring your own
Living room
Large sectional couch, end tables, and smart TV
Fireplace does NOT work - do not use
Board games
Bathroom
Tub and shower combo
Towel warmer
Washer and Dryer
Towels
Hair Dryer
First Aid Kit
You will need to bring your preferred shampoo/conditioner
You will need to bring toilet paper.
Outside area:
Firepit (some wood may be in shed behind garage)
Propane grill
Guests may need to provide their own wood/propane to use
Things to Do in Area:
Spring/Summer/Fall:
swimming and fishing
Brink your kayak, boat or ORV
Make S'mores around the firepit
Winter:
Tip Up Town festival in January
Snowmobile and ORV trails
Cross country skiing
Other:
Home sits on a corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. There are neighbors nearby.
Room to park 3 vehicles or two vehicles with a trailer.
Guests have access to the entire home.
Unattached garage is locked and not part of rented area.
There is an additional $100 fee and information required for a pet.
Lake:
Lake access: Located at the end of the street, the lake access is a public road end.
Road end lake access allows you to enter the lake for swimming, kayaking and to access boat.
There is no boat mooring or boat docking, but a community dock is available in the summer to help you get on and off boats.
There are several DNR boat launches nearby.
Restaurants: Numerous area restaurants are available just a short drive. Coffee shops and ice cream shops are also close by. A list with addresses is available in Guest Book.
Stores: Walmart is a short drive away as well as numerous party stores, gas stations and gift shops.
Day Trips: There are lots of great places within an hour or two drive including Traverse City, Mission Point (great place for wine tastings), AuSable River (great fishing and canoeing), Higgins Lake South Shore Beach, Grayling, Roscommon, Mackinac Island, Petoskey, Cheboygan and more.
We're happy to assist with any questions while you stay at our cottage.
Quaint 2-bedroom cottage in Houghton Lake - quick walk to lake is located in Houghton Lake. Quaint 2-bedroom cottage in Houghton Lake - quick walk to lake provides accommodation, featuring Internet, Kitchen, Laundry, among other amenities. This House features Internet, Kitchen, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Quaint 2-bedroom cottage in Houghton Lake - quick walk to lake has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 8 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 rated it 2, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, 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. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Houghton Lake has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House 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
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Bathtub or shower
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1 bathroom
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Towels provided
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Hair dryer
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Soap
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2 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Stovetop
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Microwave
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Oven
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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TV
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English
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WiFi available
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Barbecue grill
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Policies
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 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
