Cozy Riverfront Home w/ Fire Pit in Houghton Lake!
No matter the season, this cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Houghton Lake vacation rental house offers an ideal home-away-from-home experience! With essential amenities, this quaint abode provides 8 guests with a peaceful getaway nestled feet from the lake shore. Enjoy boat access through Cut River and relish time spent swimming and fishing in the summer and exciting snowmobile adventures on the frozen landscape in the winter! End days with waterfront dinners while staying at this beautiful property.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Living Room: Pullout Couch
Upon arrival, you'll be overcome with a sense of peace as you take in the natural Michigan surroundings. The back porch invites you to linger outside and immerse yourself in holiday relaxation. Here, you'll enjoy sunrises over the Cut River with a warm cup of coffee in hand.
Moving inside, the 1,200-square-foot interior boasts numerous amenities including in-unit laundry machines and wireless internet connection, making your stay more than comfortable.
Make yourself at home in front of the gas fireplace, perfect for chilly winter days. While you watch your favorite shows on the flat-screen cable TV, stay in touch with your fellow guests snacking on hors-d'oeuvres around the bar.
Once everyone is thoroughly hungry, head into the fully equipped kitchen to whip up a delicious homemade meal with essential cooking appliances and ample counter space. Sit down at the 4-person dining table to savor your mouthwatering creation. After dinner, venture outdoors to take in the stars while cuddling around the private fire pit.
Once the exciting day ends, you'll be ready to retreat to the comfort of the master bedroom featuring a cozy queen bed, flat-screen cable TV, and direct access to the back deck where you can enjoy a peaceful moment to yourself. Additional guests will sleep soundly in one of the 2 other bedrooms furnished with queen beds and storage for your belongings.
-- THE LOCATION --
Bring the boat along or rent from one of the numerous boat rental companies! Located a short walk to Houghton Lake, this home provides direct access to the lake through the twisting Cut River.
You and your fellow guests will create unforgettable memories cruising the lake's surface, fishing for Largemouth Bass, and swimming in the clear, refreshing water. Plus, you'll enjoy easy boat storage on the property's seawall.
In the winter, pack your snow toys including snowmobiles and sleds to fully enjoy the frozen Michigan landscape! You'll love exploring the surrounding area on over a hundred miles of trails located directly off of the home's doorstep. Other snowy activities include incredible cross-country and downhill skiing, both available close to the home at Forbush Corner and Caberfae Peaks.
In the evening, venture to one of the numerous restaurants located on the lake's shore. Relish delicious meals at places such as Anchor Inn or Limberlost Fine Food and Spirits while watching the sunset over the water.
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The boat well is not available for use. A boat can be moored along the seawall - NOTE: This property requires stairs to enter - NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
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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 and a first aid kit
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Riverfront Home w/ Fire Pit in Houghton Lake! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Riverfront Home w/ Fire Pit in Houghton Lake!?
As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Riverfront Home w/ Fire Pit in Houghton Lake! on 7 Apr 2026 start from AU$238, 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 Riverfront Home w/ Fire Pit in Houghton Lake!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy Riverfront Home w/ Fire Pit in Houghton Lake!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy Riverfront Home w/ Fire Pit in Houghton Lake!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cozy Riverfront Home w/ Fire Pit in Houghton Lake! located?
This family-friendly Houghton Lake holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Houghton Lake and Lapham's Marina. Markey Park and Markey Township Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house and property were wonderful, next door neighbor not so much
Loved everything about the house and the property, The View included, but the grumpy old next door neighbor tried to ruin our weekend. Certainly was not the owner of our rentals fault
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Hello, We are happy to hear that you loved the lake house and its beautiful views! We are sorry that you did not have an equally positive experience with a neighbor of the property. We encourage guests to reach out to their guest contact or Evolve directly if they ever have any questions or concerns about their stay, even if it's something outside of our control. The homeowner would have been happy to help however possible, and Evolve is here 7 days a week to support our guests! Thank you for your review, and we hope to host you again soon. Best, the Evolve Team
We had a great stay. On Saturday and Sunday, we made a nice breakfast in the morning in the fully equipped kitchen. Then we went cross country skiing into the afternoon. Then we came back to the rental to relax and watch the football all the way into the night. Most rentals don't have cable TV (only smart tv.) It was extremely nice and easy to be able to turn on the TV and flip to the games without having to deal with streaming madness. Please don't get rid of cable.
David E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Adrianna
1 Sept 2021
Clean, quiet and convenient
The house has a great layout as the master bedroom and the other two are on opposite sides. It is super clean and cozy! The only reason it is not 5 stars is because of no AC and while that doesn't make this a bad choice, 5 to me as a rating means it has all the bells and whistles. I would stay again and if no AC in the summer is not a deal breaker for you, this is a great, quiet area.
We enjoyed this property a lot! It’s in a quiet small neighborhood right on the Cut River which was similar to a canal. We rented a pontoon for two days and we’re able to park it on the sea wall at the property.
The house was clean and comfy and had everything we needed for the three-day stay.
While there were some snags at the beginning of our stay, the owners worked hard to fix them. The only other snag was struggles with the fireplace. It was a quiet & serene setting, lovely sunsets and lots of wildlife!
We went for a few days away and enjoyed our time. Sat and played games and did a few puzzles. Books there to read if you decide you want to do that as well. Was a bit chilly and windy and would love to go back when it's warmer out. Has pretty much everything you need to get by!
Very well maintained home with a beautiful view. Quiet neighborhood and close to shopping and walking trails. We enjoyed a bon fire at night and spent time on the back deck overlooking the Cut river and canal to Houghton Lake. Great weekend.
It was a relaxing spot to stay for 2 nights. We choose this location for mainly a few reasons. We were close to the trails we wanted to ride on the state forests. We wanted 3 bedrooms. And we wanted a clean updated place. We found all theee of these here. Thank You.
Absolutely thrilled w our stay definitely would come back. Pictures shown are exactly what you are expecting. Thanks for a beautiful place!! The Duvall’s
Melissa D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike S.
5 Mar 2019
This was a great place to stay for local winter sports.
Our group enjoyed this clean and comfortable home. It was a good location for cross country skiing over the weekend. Everything was just as described.
Mike S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Mike
20 Feb 2019
Very good accommodations for winter
This was a great place for our group of 3 couples to hang out while we enjoyed local cross country skiing for the weekend. The rooms were clean and comfortable with a good open area by the fireplace for the group. We did find the dinner table is too small for 6 adults (and only 5 chairs ), but we were able to adjust and still enjoy our time there.
Mike
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wendy
28 Aug 2018
Great and very clean place!
Our stay was amazing! the view of the river was nice to wake up too! they made our stay easy and comfortable to be at. Just one thing they didn't have was air conditioning, they do have ceiling fans and at night was cool at least. Also warning the neighbor next door is kind of rude, he called the cops on us for being too close to his property and also heard that he is not very friendly but other than that he did not bother us.
Wendy
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan T.
6 Aug 2018
Fantastic Time at Riverfront Lake House
Overall my group of friends and I had an awesome stay. The house was clean and slept all 7 of us comfortably. Would definitely re-rent this place in the future.
Ryan T.
Verified
8/10 Good
Kam Han Camille C.
28 July 2018
The house was clear and good.
Good place to stay, nor aware about the air conditioning. As the house has no air conditioning, the house can be a little bit warm during day time in the summer. It was okay at night when the temperature was cool down.