Water Front Family Cottage on the West Shore of the North Bay

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 897 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Lake view

Check out the area

Houghton Lake, MI

Houghton Lake1 min walk
Pineview Highlands Golf Course14 min drive
South Higgins Lake State Park15 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Honeymoon

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Check our reviews! Our family cottage is clean, comfortable and well maintained with all the amenities of home all within 60 feet the beautiful Houghton Lake shoreline.

Welcome to the largest inland lake in Michigan! Enjoy the starry nights of Northern Michigan while you roast marshmallows and hot dogs only a few feet for the shore of Houghton Lake.

Only steps away from 60' of your very own frontage on the west side of the North Bay of the all season Houghton Lake. Enjoy fishing, swimming, snow snowmobiling, ice fishing and more on this 4-season lake.

October 2020: 2 wide concrete driveway and sidewalk was added. No more parking on the lawn!

May 2019: Completed a kitchen renovation including new (drywall) walls & ceiling, new windows, new cabinets, counter top, floor, garbage disposal and dishwasher!

Our cottage features over 1,000 sq feet of living area featuring lake view from the kitchen, dining area and living room.

The "bunk room" sleeps up to 4 in a twin bunk bed and a queen bed.
The master bedroom sleeps 2 in a queen bed.
The 3rd bedroom sleeps 2 in a queen bed.

We continue to improve the cottage for the benefit of our renters and our family. Please check out our reviews and we strive to provide a great vacation rental experience. We are owners who choose to share our family cottage for a few weeks of the year to help with expenses.

Property manager

Dave Vander Bent

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children are encouraged!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Houghton Lake

Located in Houghton Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Higgins Lake State Park and North Higgins Lake State Park, while Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

Houghton Lake - 1 min walk
Quest Golf Club - 9 min drive
North Higgins Lake State Park - 12 min drive
Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 14 min drive
South Higgins Lake State Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
Northshore Lounge - 7 min walk
MJ's Eatery - 10 min drive
Nibbles - 16 min drive
J D's Old Town Tavern - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Front Family Cottage on the West Shore of the North Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Water Front Family Cottage on the West Shore of the North Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water Front Family Cottage on the West Shore of the North Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Water Front Family Cottage on the West Shore of the North Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Houghton Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Quest Golf Club and South Higgins Lake State Park. Pineview Highlands Golf Course and North Higgins Lake State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

margaret t.

19 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

it was beautiful

it was very relaxing and the view outstanding

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

If it’s available BOOK IT!!!

Wonderful lake home with all the amenities felt like I was home but with a wonderful sunrise view on the lake. Dave was a great host offering his boat hoist for our pontoon and offered early check in as the house was available prior to stated check in, he was very responsive in his communication prior to arrival giving clear directions. Myself and my family enjoyed every minute of the stay. Will defiantly be on our list to stay again. You will have no regrets booking your stay here. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

gary c.

21 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

fishing for dinner

nice place and clean. only drawback was not having any dock space for our pontoon rental.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Very clean, well stocked...exactly as in photos...would stay there again

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert O., Noblesville

2 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun getaway on the lake

We really enjoyed the cabin on the lake. There were 5 adults and 2 kids and had plenty of room for all. The cabin was well furnished with everything you needed. We brought our SXS'S and rode to the trails and rented a pontoon boat from HLM and cruised the lake. The kids enjoyed swimming right in front of the cabin. The cabin was clean and the beds were comfortable. We had 2 trucks and 2 trailers and a car which made parking a little tight but the owner told us a way to park and it worked out well. Everyone had a great time! We would definitely come again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dave Vander Bent

We purchased this cottage from our neighbor who lived across the street from us. After she lost her husband in 2009, she decided to sell it and offered it to us.

We've made quite a few updates and have made even more memories with our children and now grandchildren.

We would love to share this friends and will also rent to families who want to make fun memories like we have.

Why they chose this property

This is great area to enjoy your family while fishing, playing in the water, tubing, skiing and camp fires at night.

Beds are comfortable and most have mattresses less than 3 years old