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Houghton Lake Heights cottage right on the water!!

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A grassy area with a brick pathway leading to a dock, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a small garden, and a visible chimney.
A covered patio with a table and chairs, a clock on the wall, and a view of the water.
A hammock under a tree by a lake with a dock and boat in the background.
A frozen lake with snow-covered edges and a cloudy sky.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Houghton Lake
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Heights Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Brian's Lakeside Marina
    ‪17 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

ASPEN Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

CEDAR Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Houghton Lake Heights cottage right on the water!!

You will love staying in our cozy cottage on the lake! Breathtaking views for you to enjoy while sitting around the fire pit! Enjoy your morning coffee on the deck or sitting on the dock! For the snow lovers there is always ice fishing, snowmobiling and skiing! Water lovers, the sky is the limit! Bring the whole family! 3 queen, 2 twin beds(1 is a trundle). Close to great food & fun! Plenty of parking! 1 full & 1 half bath.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Garage is NOT part of the rental, it's the utility room.
Condiments, spices, dish soap, any kitchen or bath items are there for yo to use if needed. If you take them with you , you will be charged for them.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1786915vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Houghton Lake

Located in Houghton Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Heights Marina and Brian's Lakeside Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area and Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Heights Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Brian's Lakeside Marina - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • beach near Brian's Lakeside Marina - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • beach near Houghton Lake Public Water Access Site - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The backdoor saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Houghton Lake Heights cottage right on the water!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Houghton Lake Heights cottage right on the water!! ?

As of 4 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Houghton Lake Heights cottage right on the water!! on 5 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,306, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Houghton Lake Heights cottage right on the water!! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Houghton Lake Heights cottage right on the water!! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Houghton Lake Heights cottage right on the water!! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Houghton Lake Heights cottage right on the water!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Houghton Lake, Heights Marina and Brian's Lakeside Marina. Roscommon Township Hall and Quest Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Cozy lake cottage

Wonderful location on Houghton lake, close to dining, shopping, etc. Beds were very comfortable and overall the cottage was perfect for our needs!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thanks Donna. So happy you enjoyed your time at our cottage. Hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Cozy & Relaxing

Very cozy and clean. We loved our stay. The beds are really comfortable and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks Amy for the great review We hope you stay with us again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Great Location!

This was our 2nd year staying at this property and it was perfect! Great location to kayaking, hiking, shopping and many dining options. House was very clean and true to posted pictures. Hosts were very responsive and easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Thanks Jennifer. So happy you enjoyed your stay Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gwenda s.

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

Great stay!

Very helpful owners. Summary is very accurate in terms of the space. Cottage has great view!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

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

Great Time

Sue and her husband were great to work with. The house was just right for us and a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adelia M.

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

very nice cottage on the water!

We enjoyed our vacation very much. Very comfortable and roomy. Beds, bathrooms, living room and outdoors so very nice. Plenty of room for the 7 of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

james v.

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

awesome sunrises

great host. this home was very well stocked. all beds comfy. very nice decor. the lake view is stellar. great restaurants close by. 5 thumbs up
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Sorry. I did not mean to rate you 4 starts for House Rules. It was supposed to be a five. So sorry. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

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

Classic little cottage on a beautiful lake!

This is a charming little cottage right on the water on Houghton Lake. It was a perfect location for the hottest days of the summer as we were able to wade in the waist deep water right off the dock. The lake is shallow and beautiful. The cottage was well taken care of, clean, and stocked full of supplies. Chris and Sue were great hosts and it was a great “up north” escape for my wife and I and our young kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2020
Josh, we are so happy you had such a great time. Hope to see you again very soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marilee W.

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

Relaxing summer getaway

Clean. Comfortable. Quiet. Accommodations were just as stated on the listing. Yards of shallow water for kids to play. Would return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie A.

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

Witchy weekend

We stayed at this beautiful home for Witches Weekend in Houghton Lake. At first I thought the house was very tiny. However, i was pleasantly surprised at all of the same and the cozy feeling of the house. The beds were a 10 out of 10!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
Marie thank you so much. We are pleased that you enjoyed our cottage. The beds are kinda hard to get out of.....way too comfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Perfect Cottage

This was a perfect cottage for our relaxing girls' week on the lake. Great location close to shopping, hiking, kayaking and exploring surrounding areas. Cottage was very clean and having 3 separate bedrooms was a plus. Beds were very comfortable and cottage had great deck for morning coffee. Nice assortment of games, books and movies for rainy days. Beautiful views right on the lake with private dock and stairs into the water. We will definitely be returning again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Amazing cabin!

Upon walking into the cabin, it was immediately apparent that the owners take great pride in their property! The cabin is well kept w/ new amenities (AC unit, TVs, WiFi, cable, etc). The backyard offered a breathtaking view of the lake and personal dock for ease of access to/from our pontoon rental. In addition, we really enjoyed the firepit in the evening. Overall, exceptional cabin. We definitely intend to rent again next year! Thanks Sue & Chris for the great Houghton Lake memories w/ our fam!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2020
Thanks Eric. We are so happy that you enjoyed your time and hope to see you back again soon!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

James D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

No fishing

The front of the cottage is deceiving from pictures-the pit for the fire should be cleaned out I rented a pontoon and they had theirs there and a jet ski on the other side it should’ve been moved while we were staying there the lake is really shallow you can’t fish from deck you can walk out 100 yards and it’s not over your head no good fishing you have to rent a boat I didn’t know that I went for fishing and had another expense for pontoon I should of been told
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time. The house was great. The paddle boat was a big hit with the boys. Thank you for letting us rent your cottage. We enjoyed the whole time we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kali B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Property was clean, game selection was nice, plenty of space for our family. The area is close to restaurants and stores. Air conditioning works great and kitchen was stocked with all the dishes and condiments we needed. Outside furniture was great. Bring lots of firewood for the nice fire pit. Heads up bathroom door doesn’t lock, not a great space for swimming, kids feet got cut on the rocks, the front sunroom furniture was missing, not room to park four cars if coming with a group, biggest complaint was the missing hammock, that was a big reason we picked this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Wonderful time!

We had a wonderful time for our annual family vacation! The house was spacious for our group size and directly on the water! Very peaceful and relaxing! We will definitely come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Fantastic cottage on the lake

We had a wonderful time! The property owner wasn't intrusive. There were many amenities. The kitchen was well stocked with all we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra Y.

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

Great stay at cottage on the lake

We love being so close to the water. The lake is beautiful, the house has lots of amenities & creates nice spaces for people to hang out. Easy to feel right at home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

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

Great cottage on the lake!

Gorgeous lake views! We loved the location on the lake and the close proximity to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen R.

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

Great way to end summer vacation

Our kids had a blast playing in the shallow water off the dock. Cottage was very clean and included everything we needed in the kitchen. Evenings by the fire and beautiful sunrises the whole week! Very close to restaurants and things for the kids to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Wonderful lake house

This vacation rental is in a good location. Water is shallow and good for kids to swim or float. My husband caught many fish including walleye and pike. Two good restaurants on the water. Lake house is clean and their is ample space for everyone. At one point, we had 5 adults and 4 children. The beds are all extremely comfortable. There is a nice furnished living room, and sun room with good TV programming. The owners have provided very nice landscaping with beautiful potted plants. We enjoyed our stay and would fully recommend this vacation rental for your next visit to Houghton Lake.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Cozy and Clean Cottage

Clean and comfortable cottage with an amazing backyard on the lake. Owners were quick to answer our questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

madison p.

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

Great getaway

Property was awesome for a summer get away. The outside area is perfect for relaxing or playing yard games during the day and great for a nice fire at night. Location was spot on. Lake was beautiful but also a reasonable drive to Higgins lake so you have options l.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Winter Trip

The house was exactly what we needed! We went ice fishing right off the back porch and it was very easy to find. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2021
Thanks Matthew!!!!!

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