Houghton's Cove on Houghton Lake w/ Newer Pontoon INCLUDED

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Houghton Lake, MI

Houghton Lake10 min walk
South Higgins Lake State Park7 min drive
Pineview Highlands Golf Course18 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)84 min drive

The host was quick to respond to any concerns I had, and the house was stocked full of fun activities to do.

Cristina H.

Aug 31, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This beautiful home located in Houghton Lake Michigan can be enjoyed year round. With hitting the beach for a swim, exploring the canals on a kayak or stand up paddle board, summer boat rides (on our INCLUDED newer 2021 pontoon boat), s’mores around the camp fire, or playing cornhole/ladderball during the warmer months to making memories snowmobiling on the trails, sledding hills, or cross country skiing in the winter months. This waterfront home that has everything pure Michigan has to offer 12 months out of the year! We have fun games for all to play in our extra large garage/hang out area with air hockey table, foosball table (Large & small), Ping Pong, or some old fashion darts or card games (poker chips included). One of our best features is our like new 2021 Sweetwater 2286 SBX pontoon boat that comes included with the rental (must have valid drivers license & be 29+ years old to operate). We are located on a very nice semi-secluded dead end canal just a short boat ride away from the main lake. Its nice to not have to deal with the heavy winds like the lake side homes do but still have the benefit of watching the sunset as we are just north of the east bay. We have plenty of room to sleep up to 10-12 people, or ask us about having extra guests (fees included). We do not allow pets.

Property manager

Manager - Joseph Ogg

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Boat drivers must sign pontoon rental agreement.

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

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

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

About the area

Houghton Lake

Located in Houghton Lake, this cabin is in the city centre and 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 South Higgins Lake State Park and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

Houghton Lake - 10 min walk
South Higgins Lake State Park - 7 min drive
Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 18 min drive
Quest Golf Club - 25 min drive
North Higgins Lake State Park - 25 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 14 min drive
Northshore Lounge - 16 min drive
Back Door Saloon - 20 min drive
MJ's Eatery - 24 min drive
Nibbles - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Houghton's Cove on Houghton Lake w/ Newer Pontoon INCLUDED pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Houghton's Cove on Houghton Lake w/ Newer Pontoon INCLUDED?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Houghton's Cove on Houghton Lake w/ Newer Pontoon INCLUDED?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Houghton's Cove on Houghton Lake w/ Newer Pontoon INCLUDED located?

This family-friendly Houghton Lake cabin is located on the waterfront, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Houghton Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of White Deer Country Club and South Higgins Lake State Park. Pineview Highlands Golf Course is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cristina H.

31 Aug 2023

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

Great Weekend Getaway

The host was quick to respond to any concerns I had, and the house was stocked full of fun activities to do.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

6 Aug 2023

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

Family reuion

Clean lots of room fun things to do all had alot of fun

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giselle K.

28 July 2023

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

Michigan

We had a wonderful time! Great time to make memories with our family.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

17 July 2023

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

Home away from Home

We loved the accommodations, and the hosts and manager were very nice. This house was well equipped with everything you would need. The pontoon was very nice and spacious. The boat ride through the the canal to get to the main lake can be a bit challenging for someone that isn’t a frequent boater. The driveway is very spacious. The garage is well equipped and has lots of fun stuff. I highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

10 July 2023

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

Perfect!

The property was exactly what we were looking for and more. If you're bored here, that's your own fault!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Manager - Joseph Ogg

My wife Sarah and I have been in the vacation rental business for many years now as I have been a property manager who has managed VRBO & Airbnb properties for several years before we purchased one of our own. We just purchased this property at the end of 2020 because we just love the Houghton Lake area. We have twin toddlers that are 6 y/o later this year and they keep us busy. We grew up together and have been married for 12 years but together for 20+. Growing up in Southeast Michigan just north of Detroit we have been around lakes and the water for all our lives so when the opportunity to get another property on the water presented itself we couldn't help it and jumped right in and so far so good. We look forward to hosting other families that can enjoy the lake and boating in our new pontoon boat just as much as we have and will in the future. This property can hold medium to larger size groups and family gatherings are perfect for this property as we have already begun to make memories here as well.

Why they chose this property

We used to spend a lot of time on Houghton Lake in our younger days staying with friends and family before we had the twins. As soon as the opportunity presented itself to move up on the lake ourselves and add another vacation rental property we couldn't help ourselves. We love this area as it feels a lot like up north but also has the city/downtown feel just a few miles away. Did I mention the lake? Because that is another main reason for coming back to Houghton and that's that we LOVE Houghton Lake!!! How could you not?

What makes this property unique

One of the nice things about our place is its just far enough up the canal to be away from the wind and choppy weather but still close enough to see the sunset. If you love boating and being out on the water this is where you'll want to be as we just purchased a brand new 2021 Sweetwater 2286 SBX this winter and cant wait to take it for a spin on open water as well as shared the fun with our renters as well.