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Lakefront Cottage, family & pet friendly, close to everything.

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A deck overlooking a beach with a dock and boats.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a striped rug, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator.
A green house with a white door, windows, and a small porch.
A cozy room with a wooden staircase, a small table with a lamp, and a chair.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and floor lamp. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and there is a small fan on the floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Houghton Lake
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pineview Highlands Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Heights Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Futons

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Cottage, family & pet friendly, close to everything.

Cozy cottage with three bedrooms, bedrooms 1 and 2 each with full size beds are located on main floor. Upstairs, bedroom 3 has three full size futons. An additional futon is available in an open room. Kitchen and bath remodeled in 2016. New carpet in 2025. Upstairs was recently updated spring 2019. Indoor dining area seats 6 people comfortably although you could fit up to 8. Outdoor fire patio set can seat up to 8. Two Adirondack on deck also. Bathroom has shower only, no tub. Boat dock is at least 150' or more, depending on season and will accommodate two boats.

Window air conditioner upstairs. Floor AC/heat pump downstairs.

During July and August there is a minimum rental of 7 days, Sunday to Sunday.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No child items are available. Busy Road.
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Events

No events allowed
No events allowed. Max Guest occupancy is 9 guests
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Booked, house-trained and Leashed outdoors.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure all dishes are washed and put away.
Blue trash can must be placed curbside, on bike path, Sunday night for early Monday morning pickup.
Leave beds unmade and all used linens on beds along with any used pillows. Leave towels hanging please.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Smoking is okay outside. Please clean up all butts. No Parking on hill or by lake or on neighboring properties.
FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED! For campfires, please make sure there are no burning bans due to drought.
Please respect our neighbors and keep noise to a minimum. No loud anything after 10 pm.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3955375
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
Note from host: No events allowed. Max Guest occupancy is 9 guests
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 cottage is on the waterfront. Heights Marina 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.
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Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Heights Marina - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Au Sable River - 27 min drive - 54.3 km
  • The Dream Golf Course - 30 min drive - 47.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The backdoor saloon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage, family & pet friendly, close to everything. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Cottage, family & pet friendly, close to everything.?

As of 28 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Cottage, family & pet friendly, close to everything. on 18 Aug 2027 start from AU$2,374, 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 Lakefront Cottage, family & pet friendly, close to everything.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage, family & pet friendly, close to everything.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage, family & pet friendly, close to everything.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage, family & pet friendly, close to everything. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Houghton Lake, Heights Marina and Pineview Highlands Golf Course. Houghton Lake Public Library and Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Marquette

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We have owned this home since 1994 and have created many family memories in this home. We have been visiting Houghton Lake for years prior to our home purchase.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property as a vacation home as well as an investment. Eventually, we may look to retire in the area (if the winter doesn't get to us). The cottage was built somewhere around 1920 - 1930. While remodeling we found signatures on the exterior walls dated 1931 but are unclear whether they were visitors or were christening the house.

What makes this property unique

I love the cottage feel, especially since we remodeled. It is a mix of knotty pine and modern elements. The views from the deck and just the lakefront itself was the main selling point, not to mention the amount of room in the cottage. It is small but handles a fair amount of guests without being overcrowded.

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