Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!

Houghton Lake, Michigan
$314 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

The Bear Cabin is steps from the lake. It features 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a full kitchen with gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, drip coffee maker and enough cooking utensils, dishes and flatware to get you by. There is a small dining table and a futon with an armchair for you to relax in too.
We are a pet friendly resort, so please bring your furry friends along! (There will be a small fee.)
1 GB of WiFi works all the way to the end of the dock, and there’s alsoRoku Television with Spectrum.
It also has a large kitchen and we also added new fans to each bedroom. And do provide towels and linens for the beds now too!
Outside there is a picnic table, Weber Charcoal Grill, and a couple of chairs.
Shared amenities are the beach, dock, fire pit, kayaks, tetherball, shuffleboard, and a fish cleaning station. There is plenty of private parking right across the street for your vehicles and trailers.
The Houghton Lake area almost has too many things to mention. We are walking distance to the copper gazebo where the birdwatching and fishing are incredible. Swimming, boating (several places to rent pontoons, or we have some small fishing boats to rent too), waterskiing, GOLF (many great courses in the immediate area), fishing, hiking, ORV’s are for rent right down the street (snowmobiles too), geocaching (one of the largest in the state), shopping, eating, kayaking, color tours, cross country skiing, sledding, and many, many more things to do here.


-- THE PROPERTY --

Boat Rentals Available | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | 0.5 Mi to Snowmobile Trails | Shared Dock

Ideal for a couple’s or small family getaway, this Houghton Lake cabin has all the basics for a relaxing vacation!

Bedroom 1: Full Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Living Room: 1 Futon

SHARED AMENITIES: Fish cleaning station (take remains to dumpster), boat dock, beach access, kayaks, splash boards, swing set, shuffleboard, tetherball, fire pit (wood not provided)
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ Roku & Spectrum cable, dining area
OUTDOOR LIVING: Picnic table, charcoal grill (charcoal not provided), 2 beach chairs
KITCHEN: Well-equipped w/ cooking basics, coffee maker, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi (high-speed 1GB, reaches dock), toilet paper, trash bags & paper towels
FAQ: 5 external security cameras (facing out), linens/towels provided, step-free access, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Community parking lot (1 vehicle), RV/trailer parking available across the street
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: There are 7 additional properties available on-site, each with separate nightly rates. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please book them individually online.

-- THE LOCATION --

HOUGHTON LAKE (on-site): Boating, fishing, tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, Houghton Lake Marina & Power (2.4 miles), Houghton Lake State Forest Park (3.6 miles), Lakeland Recreation (4.5 miles)
WINTER ACTIVITIES: Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Cross Country Ski Headquarters (14.0 miles), Skyline Ski Resort - downhill skiing (16.4 miles), Snow Snake Ski & Golf (29.9 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Trestle Park (10.8 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (27.2 miles), Mason Tract Pathway (29.5 miles), Ogemaw Nature Park (32.5 miles), Traverse City State Forest ORV Trailhead (48.5 miles)
FESTIVALS: Tip-Up Town Ice-Fishing Festival - Houghton Lake (4.8 miles), National Cherry Festival (64.7 miles)
NEARBY HOTSPOTS: Pineview Highlands Gold (golf course, 6.7 miles), Pines Theatre (6.8 miles), Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf (11.7 miles), Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery (19.6 miles)
LOCAL SHOPPING: Journeys Unique Boutique (4.1 miles), Just Around the Corner (4.3 miles), Knitty Gritty Treasures (6.0 miles), Attic Treasures (6.8 miles), Rockin Chair Gift Shop Inc (7.6 miles), Arnies Arts and Crafts (7.7 miles), Morning Glory Mercantile (10.1 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (61.1 miles)

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with a $25/pet/night fee
- No events, parties, or large gatherings unless the entire property is booked
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay and share the WiFi connection
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 5 external security cameras. These cameras are outward-facing and do not look into any interior spaces. Camera 1 is located in the parking lot, camera 2 is located in the parking lot across the street, camera 3 is located on the front of the lodge facing the road, camera 4 faces the yard, and camera 5 faces the beach and dock. All cameras actively record video and audio when motion is detected and will be turned on during your stay
- NOTE: Linens, towels, and pillows are provided at the property. It is recommended that you bring a few more for an extended stay. :-) Also, please bring your own beach towels, they are not provided.
-NOTE: For safety reasons, please make sure you include the correct amount of people and pets per cabin/house when making the reservation.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 600 Sq Ft (56 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Detergent Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Sailing Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jennifer

    Submitted Jun 23, 2023

    Stayed Jun 17, 2023

    Due to logistics errors, we did not end up staying at the cabins. Tom was very helpful, friendly and easy to work with.

  • Robert K.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Our family a wonderful week at Whitetail Family Resort and we were so happy to be back! The cabin was clean and had plenty of supplies such as paper towels, trash bags, etc. Tom is always friendly and helpful and we’re already looking forward to next year!!

  • Matthew D.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed for one night with 6 family members and the dog. Lodged in one of the newer cabins and it worked perfect for us. Check was available right on time and parking was close enough to make the move in convenient. Very clean and ready to go when we showed up. The amenities are great for both the cabin and the property as a whole. Family took out the kayaks on the lake to explore with were all in great condition. Charcoal grill and table right outside cabin door was perfect for out cookout dinner. Lake access is very convenient and nice little fire bowl and wood ready to go for an evening of smores. Location is wonderful with a convivence store that is walkable if you forgot anything and just a short drive to town to explore more around Houghton Lake area. The property manager was on site for our stay and went out of his way to make sure we were having a nice time and was very personable and welcoming. Most if not all the cabins were full that night and everyone was very pleasant and polite to each other. Brought back some nostalgia and family camp vibes for us. Definitely would come back and enjoy this property again!

  • Jill W.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2023

    Stayed Sep 9, 2023

    It was a nice little place. Wifi only worked within 2 feet of wifi booster. The guidelines listed in cabin were different than listed on vrbo. Not a nice idea to have to park across a road as well as taking trash across road too. Whats the cleaning fee for? It did its purpose. Just wont visit again.

  • Zoe H.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2023

    Stayed Jul 28, 2023

    Simple, clean accommodation with great access to the water. It was perfect for a family getaway.

  • Chelsea C.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Last minute trip and it was a great one! Everything was clean and well kept the property is beautiful! Will be back soon!!!

  • Andrea H.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    The cabin is very cute and accommodating for a small family. The cabin was very clean and cozy for me, my husband, and my dog. The resort owners keep the grounds very well-manicured as well.

  • Brandt K.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Directly on the shores of beautiful Houghton Lake, Whitetail Family Resort is the PERFECT getaway destination! The cabin we stayed in is so cozy. But, who is going to be inside when you have the lake just steps away? It's the perfect setting for a summer stay, and I can only imagine how perfect it would be to take the snowmobiles up there and stay and do some ice fishing this winter. Seamless reservation process. Everything was a breeze. Thank you! We'll be back!

  • Steven S.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We really enjoyed our stay. Cabin was very clean and grounds were very well kept. Enjoyed using the kayaks and fire pit. We are planning on coming back next year!

  • Thomas S.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2023

    Stayed Apr 22, 2023

    As advertised

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$314+
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