Adorable Updated Lakefront Cottage

Houghton Lake, Michigan
$437 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Retreat to the Leister Cottage! A newly renovated 3 Bedroom 2 Bath cottage which sits on the shore of Houghton Lake. Houghton Lake is Michigan’s largest inland lake. Enjoy gorgeous views all year round! You have your own private dock for your boat, boat lift (3500 lb max) and a sandy shoreline to dip your toes into. We are minutes away from a public boat launch, snowmobiling ,ORV trails, and golfing. Multiple dining spots are an easy drive away. Let our lakefront home be the place to share a laugh and make memories!

3 Bedrooms 2 baths
Bedroom 1: 1 Queen, 1 bath
Bedroom 2: Queen
Bedroom 3: Twin bunkbeds with a full size futon

Guest access
You will receive an access code before your arrival via text. You will let yourselves in and out. The house is yours during your stay, enjoy and relax.

Frequently asked questions:

Central Air
Heat
Wood burning fireplace( firewood and starters are provided)

Smart Tv's in all bedrooms and the living area. You will have access to youtubtv and can sign into any of your favorite streaming channels,

Free Wifi


Cell phone service: All carriers seem to have good service here.

Dock: Yes, Dock is Available from Memorial Day Weekend thru Mid October. Also, we offer free offsite parking for trailers.

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: We do not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal.

Fire-pit: Yes and wood is provided

Fishing: Houghton Lake is known for its excellent fishing! Here you will find walleye, pike, bass & bluegill. Please be sure to bring your own poles as there are none at this property. You must also have a MI fishing license.

Grill: Propane.

Wash and Dryer: Yes

Grocery Store: Family Fare Supermarket (2 miles away), Walmart Supercenter(4 miles away)

Linens: We provide high quality linens for all beds. Each guest will be provided with one bath towel, face towel and wash cloth. We do not provided beach towels.

Parking: There is room for 3 cars or 2 with a trailer Max

Privacy/ Neighbors: There are houses on both side of the home. Neighbors are super close-- about 11 ft. away. No loud music or parties. This is not considered a secluded area.

Beach/Swimming: There is not a traditional beach. There is a small seawall, but you can swim directly from the dock which has stairs.

Available Fun in the Sun:

Beach chairs
2 kayaks
floats
life jackets
Cornhole

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golf Nearby Kayak On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Stair-free Path To Entrance Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Anthony B.

    Submitted Jan 28, 2026

    Stayed Jan 21, 2026

    Lisa & John were great hosts. Their communication every step of the way was great. The cottage was perfect for our needs and was well stocked with everything you could need. Had a great stay and would absolutely stay again.

  • Ellen M.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    We had the best weekend ever attending a wedding and staying in this lovely Lake House.

  • jennifer w.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    Perfect stay!

  • sarah d.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    We stayed for a large family vacation. The cottage was clean,comfy and roomy for all of us. We loved it and will definitely be back!

  • Codie

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    We had a wonderful experience! From booking to check out, the host anticipated all of our needs and wants! We loved the small touches that made this house feel like our home for a few lovely days. We will be back!

  • Marcella W.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    This house was perfect for what we needed. We spent so much time on the amazing deck. The only downside was the parking was a little tight with a big truck, but we made it work. Great property!

  • Christa C.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    Our family had such a great time. Lisa and John were great hosts! We had everything we needed and more. They truly thought of everything. We loved being able to just hop on our boat from the dock. Our adult kids enjoyed fishing. Easy check in and check out. Made some great memories. We would definitely stay again!

  • Rob H.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    This cozy cottage is the perfect family getaway on the lake and close to everything. Tip Up Town parade passed right by the front door. Very fun!

  • Patrick K.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2024

    Stayed Nov 12, 2024

    Great little place that will hopefully be our hunting home base for years to come.

  • Jodie G.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    We had a lovely stay in this cute cottage. We had everything we needed to be comfortable. We really appreciated the well stocked kitchen ,games, and nice deck that overlooks the lake. Very restful and quiet place to take a breather from business of life! Thank you for your hospitality!

  • Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Had everything that we needed for our weekend stay. Great view of the lake.

  • brenda M.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    This property is so cute and clean and they have everything you could possibly need there! They have thought of everything! Updated and beautifully decided

  • James B.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    Short 3 night stay. Property was well maintained and stocked with all the essentials. Lots of extras like kayaks, games etc.

  • Andrew W.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 11, 2024

    Had a fantastic stay. Cottage is very charming. Views from deck were amazing and plenty of furniture to lounge around on. Great parking spot for pontoon on the dock and have a spot for the trailer just down the road. Beds and furniture in the cottage were very comfortable. Would recommend.

  • Jeanne J.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    This place is nicely updated and clean. All the amenities you would expect are there plus some extras like an air pump for floats, floats, games, Bluetooth speaker, wood for campfires, 4 kayaks. Dock had bumpers on already. Kitchen had everything you need. We loved staying here and will be back!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$437+
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