House in Houghton Lake, MI

Lakefront Cottage, family friendly, close to everything but away from it all

Lakefront Cottage, family friendly, close to everything but away from it all

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Bath 1
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Overview of Lakefront Cottage, family friendly, close to everything but away from it all

9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Lake view
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Houghton Lake, MI
  • Popular LocationHoughton Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPineview Highlands Golf Course2 min drive
  • Popular LocationQuest Golf Club6 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining Area

About this property

Lakefront Cottage, family friendly, close to everything but away from it all

Remodeled cottage with three bedrooms, bedrooms 1 and 2 each with full size beds are located on main floor. Upstairs, bedroom 3 has two full size futons. An additional futon is available in an open room. Kitchen and bath remodeled in 2016. New carpet, linoleum and hardwood floors. Upstairs was recently updated spring 2019. Indoor dining area seats 6 people comfortably although you could fit up to 8. Outdoor patio set can seat up to 8 - 10. Bathroom has shower only, no tub. Boat dock is at least 150' or more, depending on season and will accommodate two boats.

Window air conditioners added in Spring 2019.

During July and August there is a minimum rental of 7 days, Sunday to Sunday.

Property manager

Jennifer Marquette
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Amenities

Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Lake view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Home is located on busy road.

Events

No events allowed
No events allowed. Max Guest occupancy is 9 guests

Pets

Pets allowed
If requested and approved prior to booking.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
No Parking on hill or down by lake and no parking any vehicles on neighboring property.
FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No events allowed. Max Guest occupancy is 9 guests
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Houghton Lake

Located in Houghton Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. Pineview Highlands Golf Course and Quest Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Higgins Lake State Park and North Higgins Lake State Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 2 min drive
  • Quest Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • North Higgins Lake State Park - 19 min drive
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Back Door Saloon - 4 min walk
  • MJ's Eatery - 4 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage, family friendly, close to everything but away from it all pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage, family friendly, close to everything but away from it all?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage, family friendly, close to everything but away from it all?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage, family friendly, close to everything but away from it all located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Houghton Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Pineview Highlands Golf Course and Quest Golf Club. White Deer Country Club is 5 mi (8 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable Cottage
Cottage is cute and clean. Boat dock has ample space and worked well to bring our pontoon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage on the lake
We had a wonderful time, the cottage is nice and clean. The dock is great also! We liked it so much we booked it for a week next summer already! I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Stay
The lake house was very clean, nice smell of air freshener thru out the house. The house is pet friendly but there wasn't any smell of animals at all. Everything we needed was provided, kitchen items, bathing essentials including shampoo/conditioner, plenty of towels/washcloths. Altho there is a busy road in front of house we spent our time on the back deck or by the firepit near the lake. Didn't seem to notice the noise of the traffic much. View of the lake was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Value
The price was unbeatable. Right on the lake. Plenty of space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Perfect getaway! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Marquette

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We have owned this home since 1994 and have created many family memories in this home. We have been visiting Houghton Lake for years prior to our home purchase.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property as a vacation home as well as an investment. Eventually, we may look to retire in the area (if the winter doesn't get to us). The cottage was built somewhere around 1920 - 1930. While remodeling we found signatures on the exterior walls dated 1931 but are unclear whether they were visitors or were christening the house.

What makes this property unique

I love the cottage feel, especially since we remodeled. It is a mix of knotty pine and modern elements. The views from the deck and just the lakefront itself was the main selling point, not to mention the amount of room in the cottage. It is small but handles a fair amount of guests without being overcrowded.

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