Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails.
Welcome to a cozy cabin with a beautiful lake view and just a few minutes walk to the shore of Houghton Lake. This cabin is the perfect place to enjoy time with your family. The kids will love the outdoor space complete with grill and firepit. Enjoy the firepit as you plan your day trip to nearby areas including walking to Houghton Lake, or a quick drive to Higgins Lake and the AuSable River. There are wonderful hiking trails and beautiful parks and beaches in the area as well as over 200 miles of ORV trails.
About the Cabin: Located off the main drag, this cabin is across the street from road end access to the lake. This gives you great views and a quick walk to enter and exit the lake at the public access road end. This 3-bedroom 2-bath cabin makes an ideal stay when you head up north to enjoy nature both on and off the area lakes and rivers. Bring your boat, kayak, snowmobiles, jet skis or ORVs to explore the area and have great adventures. There is room to park at least one trailer along with two other vehicles. When the sun sets, rewind back at the cabin with a bonfire that overlooks the lake or watch the SmartTVs/Rokus with your personal log ins.
The dining area has six chairs with a bench to accommodate at least two more. The table does extend. With a hunting cabin vibe, comfortable beds and A/C. There are two full bathrooms with showers (both on first floor), a full kitchen with a Keurig coffee pot.
Amenities: The patio furniture on the back deck has cushions stored in the nearby deck box. Propane-operated grill is on back newly-refinished back patio. More chairs are stacked for use around the campfire. Beautiful paved campfire area Sitting around the campfire gives you a gorgeous view of Houghton Lake. Indoor board games, books Towels and Linens Fully-stocked kitchen with Keurig coffee pot Iron and Ironing Board available in second-floor laundry room
Primary Bedroom: Located on the first floor Queen/Full log canopy bed with linens Lots of room to hang up clothes or store in dresser Nightstand on both sides of bed Clock radio provided
Secondary Bedroom Located on Second Floor King Sized Log Bed Table and Chairs for early morning coffee Balcony with view of Houghton Lake Clock radio
Bedroom 3 Located on Second Floor Two Bunk Beds with Twin Bed over Full Bed Balcony overlooking backyard Hang your clothes in open closet Dresser Clock radio
Three Season Room First Floor with pull out couch for extra sleeping space Great View of Lake Dyson cordless vacuum stored here Exterior door
Kitchen Small appliances include toaster Keurig coffee maker Regular Coffee Maker also available Kitchen is stocked to make meals No Dishwasher - dish drainer for countertop provided Dishsoap, wash cloths and oven mitts You will need to bring paper towel, if desired
Bathrooms: Clean bathrooms, stocked with fresh towels Stand up showers Need to supply your preferred shampoo/conditioner You will need to bring toilet paper
Laundry room on second floor: Washer and Dryer Iron and ironing board
Living Room: Couch and love seat - recline Roku TV Throw blankets for couch to use with pets Fireplace is disabled - please do not use.
Dining Room Table sits 6 chairs Bench seat also available for additional seating Board games and cards A great place to enjoy family game night
Outside area: Back patio with couch and chairs (cushions in deck box) propane grill Paved patio firepit with chairs Guests need to provide their own firewood
Things to Do in Area:
Spring/Summer/Fall: swimming and fishing Brink your kayak, boat or ORV Make S'mores around the firepit
Winter: Tip Up Town festival in January Snowmobile and ORV trails Cross country skiing
Other: Home sits on a corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. There are neighbors nearby. Room to park 3 vehicles or two vehicles with a trailer. Guests have access to the entire home. Unattached garage is locked and not part of rented area. There is an additional $100 fee and information required for a pet.
Lakeview: Lake is visible from inside home and firepit area. Lake access: Located across the street, the lake access is public road end. Road end lake access allows you to enter the lake for swimming, kayaking and to access boat. There is no boat mooring or docking. There is a DNR public boat launch less than 5 minutes away.
Restaurants: Numerous area restaurants are available just a short drive. Coffee shops and ice cream shops are also close by. A list with addresses is available in Guest Book. Stores: Walmart is a short drive away as well as numerous party stores, gas stations and gift shops. Day Trips: There are lots of great places within an hour or two drive including Traverse City, Mission Point (great place for wine tastings), AuSable River (great fishing and canoeing), Higgins Lake South Shore Beach, Grayling, Roscommon, Mackinac Island, Petoskey, Cheboygan and more.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
$100 Pet fee. Pick up after pets.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Houghton Lake
Houghton Lake is home to this cabin. Lapham's Marina and White Deer Country 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 Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area.
South Higgins Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
Higgins Lake - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
Au Sable River - 29 min drive - 54.5 km
Hartwick Pines State Park - 33 min drive - 61.2 km
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Arby's - 12 min drive
Little Boots Country Diner - 17 min drive
Frog Tiki bar - 8 min drive
Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails.?
As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails. on 6 May 2026 start from AU$333, 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 Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails. located?
Situated in Houghton Lake, this cabin is steps from Houghton Lake and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Markey Park. Lapham's Marina and Denton Township Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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This place is beautiful! So spacious and gives you a cozy at home feel. We spent a lot of time sitting on the comfy outdoor furniture on the patio, and also around the nice firepit w
The property was neat, clean and convenient location for enjoying Houghton Lake. We enjoyed evenings around the fire pit and grilled one evening. Next time I would bring a power cord strip for all our devices.
Our stay was A family of nine. There was enough sleeping space for everyone to be comfortable. Plenty of towels, linens blankets. Comfortable beds. Great location! Beautiful view of the lake and a nice fire pit together around. We will definitely be back.
It only took 5 minutes in this little gem to feel right at home. The propeety manager (Linda) was great to communicate with. We had a fantastic time in the local area and enjoyed a nice fire each evening. Definetly will be coming back.
We enjoyed our stay! Super quiet neighborhood. Clean house. Didn't have ALL the amenities to it but that's ok. Perfect 13 min drive to Higgins lake. The clearest lake I've ever seen! Would come back here for sure!
The house and property was really nice, and was in a nice little quiet neighborhood. I have been staying in the area for years, and didn’t know about this hidden gem of a neighborhood. We liked the spacious living room and nice lake views…great to sit out on the balcony with the lake view too. Everything was clean, and included everything we needed or could want. There was great communication with the property manager, and always answered promptly. I would recommend and stay again!
The property is very close to the Houghton boat launch and about 10 minutes from South Higgins Lake State Park boat launch. You can walk across the street to Houghton Lake for swimming. The fire pit/patio is very nice.
The kitchen is small but worked for us to cook meals for 4. Bring tupperware or food storage containers.
Very nice. Very close to lake. We had a problem with the AC we contact property manager and they were right on it.Owners came down and took care of it right away. More then enough room for our family. Even tho it rained most of the time we had a great time