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Newly updated Lakefront Houghton Lake home - close to popular sandbar.

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Private dock for you to bring your boat or rent one.
Picture taken  from inside the cabin.
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Prudenville, MI
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, White Deer Country Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Denton Township Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom three

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom two

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Newly updated Lakefront Houghton Lake home - close to popular sandbar.

Cozy home in nice neighborhood with beautiful lake views - close to shopping, restaurants, and other activities. The neighborhood is so conveniently located, but feels tucked away in a laidback, slow paced, little lake village.

This home is 1400 square feet. It has a master suite with queen size bed, twin size pull out sleeper chair, large closet and private full bath. The second bedroom has a queen size bed and the third bedroom has a pull down twin size Murphy bed and high quality queen size futon. The house was originally a two bedroom. The master bedroom and laundry area were an addition. Due to how the addition was designed, you need to pass through the bedroom with the futon(the 3rd bedroom)to access the master addition. You can go outside and around to another entrance if you want to avoid having to pass through the 3rd bedroom, but so far our guests have not had any problems with the layout.
The main living/kitchen area is an open layout. There is a main kitchen table that seats 6, and a Jack Daniels barrel table with 4 barstools. There is a main 3/4 bath and a full wall of windows to enjoy the view of the main lake.
Outside there is a gas grill, poly table and 6 chairs as well as 5 poly Adirondack chairs and a fire pit. The water is shallow enough to wade right out from the private dock or bring your boat and explore the 22,000 acre lake!

We have tried to think of everything our guests would need to enjoy their stay. We try to provide, but can't guarantee, many extra little things such as pantry items, cleaning supplies, storage bags - saran and tin foil as well as plenty of bathroom supplies.

There is a washer and dryer for your use and plenty of parking.

Houghton lake has something for everyone - in the summer- boat, swim, fish or ride the trails with dirt bikes or ATVs. In the winter- ice fish or enjoy snowmobiling. Shopping and dining at the local stores is good all year around!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Failure to pick up cigarette butts from the yard may result in security deposit forfeiture.
Failure to follow checkout instructions may result in security deposit forfeiture.
If there is additional cleaning needed to the home( toilets plugged, dishes not put away, etc.) may result in security deposit forfeiture.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Prudenville

Located in Prudenville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. White Deer Country Club and Pineview Highlands Golf Course 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 Wildlife Research Area and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing, water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Prudenville, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • White Deer Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Denton Township Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 22 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mj’s Burritos - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Frog Tiki bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly updated Lakefront Houghton Lake home - close to popular sandbar. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly updated Lakefront Houghton Lake home - close to popular sandbar.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly updated Lakefront Houghton Lake home - close to popular sandbar.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly updated Lakefront Houghton Lake home - close to popular sandbar. located?

This family-friendly Prudenville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Houghton Lake and White Deer Country Club. Denton Township Park is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 137 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! The house was very clean. It was everything we had hoped for!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

A great visit at a great location

Clean property with a fantastic view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelynn C.

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

Excellent stay!

This is our second stay here. We love it! Cabin is remodeled and very clean. Everything is well appointed and well labeled! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca C.

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

Houghton Lake Getaway

This property is perfect for family fun in the sun. Lots of family memories created here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

william a.

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

Loved the lake

Nice place just wished the water would have been a little deeper.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Girls trip

I would recommend this cozy cottage very clean awsome view this is my 3rd time up here very cozy relaxing place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Family

Greatest!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue l., Howell

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

Birthday weekend

Beautiful home right on the lake. Clean, cozy and we enjoyed our stay so much. Everything you need. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcos T.

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

Torres

Very nice cottage. Lake was beautiful. Nice neighborhood. Peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonah E.

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

Great golf getaway

This house was fantastic for 4 of us to get away for a golf weekend. The house was as described. Furniture and fixture were all high quality, which you do not always get in short term rentals. Beautiful spot I’d like to visit again. We were not in the house much but the time we were we were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio C.

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

Excellent time Life on the Lake

First of all I should say excellent communication with Kathy property manager in addition to this the place was completely spotless and clean location was phenomenal directly footsteps from the lake lots to do in the area including personal items at Walmart .. 5 min away.. minutes away
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amy L.

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

Great family vacation

The property was too close to the sand bar. No real swimming for adults. Water too shallow. It was a great place to relax with relatives and share big family meals. Kitchen very well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

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

Perfect location at Houghton Lake

This is a lovely home, beautifully furnished - right on the lake. Very responsive owner when we had a problem. My only caveat is the "third bedroom" which is very small and actually a pass-through from the garage/master bedroom area to the front of the house where the kitchen and 2nd bedroom are. Not much privacy! Otherwise, one of the very best VRBOs I have ever stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very nice property!

The description says, it is newly updated and it is! The home was very nicely furnished, equipped, and clean. The owners have been doing some remodeling and it shows. Our stay, which consisted of 4 adults, was in the winter as we went skiing somewhat nearby. I can imagine that this property would also be fantastic in the summer as it is right on the water. A question came up, during our stay, and the owners were very responsive. Reading some of the previous comments, in the guest book, there is mention of return visits. I can definitely see why. We hope to come back and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bo P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as listed and in the pictures. We really enjoyed our stay during the week of mid October. It was very quiet, the lake view was perfect and fire circle very well designed for cozy fires. Very clean and owners easy to work with, would stay again if in area.Great location to town, Hartwick Pines and nearby State Parks.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent as usually we love this home way better in person than on your photos very clean all the utensils you need fully equipped Paradise..YB, Serge
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional stay at this lake front house, in all aspects. Host were very friendly and very detailed email about the house and your welcomed stay. House was very clean and nicely decorated. And fully supplied kitchen with everything you would need from dishes to appliances. Clean property, nice dock, outdoor furniture and gas grill. Short walk out to the sand bar in shallow water. Hope our dates are avaliable next year.Smith family
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly what the pictures showed and more.Super clean and all the amenities you would need.And the view was amazing! Walking distance to the sand bar from the dock!We really enjoyed our stay and will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful and the yard is very nice. Lake is very shallow which made boating challenging but all-in-all, a really nice house and location. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodations were amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sue l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our vacation week to relax. And we did. Loved it there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful trip on beautiful Houghton Lake. This is our third time staying here and we love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alway a Excellent stay also great lake experience..
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

Relaxing vacation

What a fabulous place to stay. It has everything you could possibly need to have a great time. The owners are wonderful, the home is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Beautiful Home

We had a great time relaxing and enjoying this beautiful home on the water. Everything from the view, cleanliness and supplies provided to the communication with the host were absolutely fantastic. We especially loved the sunrises and the little duck families swimming by multiple times a day like they owned the place lol. Highly recommend. We plan to book next summer
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Joe and Kathy Benchley

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We are Joe and Kathy Benchley. We bought our house on Houghton Lake when the Sanford Dam collapsed in 2020 and we no longer had a lake near us to enjoy. We fell in love with the house and the area. We enjoy getting to the Houghton Lake whenever we can.

Why they chose this property

I love this house because it has such a warm and cozy feel to it. The yard has enough room to play games and enough trees to be in the shade if preferred. It's in a relaxed neighborhood with slow traffic that's very golf cart friendly. : ) It's close to anything you would want or need, but doesn't feel that way.

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