Cute and cozy cabin with fenced private yard! Close to everything and the lake!

Houghton Lake, Michigan
$132 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This cute little cabin is perfect for an overnight stay or extended vacation and cheaper than the hotels in town. It has a loft bedroom upstairs with a queen bed overlooking the living room. The second bedroom has a bunk bed with a double bunk on the bottom and a single bunk on the top. There is a double bed in the pull out couch in the living room if you need extra sleeping spaces.

The bathroom has just been redone with a spacious shower to wind down after those long days on the trails and Lake. There is a lighted deck out back with a 6 person table and two zero gravity chairs to relax and enjoy some drinks or BBQ on with the family along with a fire pit for night time entertainment during the summer and fall.

There is lake access with a beach with bathrooms and a fishing pier at the Lakeview park at the end of the neighborhood/road. It's about a 5 min. walk or less than a 30 second drive. There are three marinas (Lyman's, Brians, and Heights marina) with pontoon and boat rentals within a two minute drive and a few more within 10 minutes and the DNR boat launch is a mile down the road. The home is also within a 30 second drive of Lakeland recreation with go karts, batting cages, putt putt, and other games. The home is also only a 15 minute drive from the famous and beautiful south Higgins Lake state park as well as only a 20 minute drive to a canoe, kayak, and tubing livery on the Ausable (Campbell's canoes). The home is also within minutes of many restaurants and golf courses.

The kitchen is small, so there is only a spot for two people to eat although there is a six person table on the deck as well during the summer and fall as TV trays provided for the living room.

Amenities include propane grill, coffee maker, stocked kitchen, six person outdoor table, fire pit, air conditioning upstairs and downstairs, washer and dryer, Netflix, Amazon prime TV, as well as network and streaming channels with my Uverse account in the living room, but hey; you're here to enjoy the outdoors, not watch TV. Linens and Bathroom towels are provided. There is a dartboard in the backyard.

There is access to the lake at the end of the neighborhood during the winter months for your snowmobile and UTV and within 5 minutes of the trailheads.

*The home is sanitized and deep cleaned after every stay *

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock 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
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rafting Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Water Skiing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • James

    Submitted Aug 2, 2023

    Stayed Jul 23, 2023

    The cottage had everything we needed. The host was very congenital and helpful.

  • Mark N.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2026

    Stayed Mar 23, 2026

    The kitchen is fully equipped. The cabin is warm and private. The backyard has a privacy fence. The host is the greatest and is very accommodating. Yes, I will stay here again if I come to the area.

  • ashley k.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    It was so cute and cozy. My daughter didnt want to leave.

  • Greg H.

    Submitted Feb 4, 2026

    Stayed Jan 30, 2026

    Great little cabin in the heart of Houghton Lake. Met our needs perfectly for a nice weekend get away. Communication was top notch. So nice we talked about making this an annual trip. 100%

  • Jacob S.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    We had an amazing trip to Houghton Lake! This was the perfect property for our family ice fishing trip. James was very responsive and gave us great recommendations around town. Very clean and close to the lake! If you are looking for a great and affordable stay look no further. We will be back! Thank you for everything!

  • Chris C.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2026

    Stayed Jan 9, 2026

    It was a very cute place the girlfriend loved it

  • Kim G.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2025

    Stayed Nov 23, 2025

    Very cute cozy clean cabin !!

  • Wendi L.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2025

    Stayed Oct 20, 2025

    Great place to stay. I highly reccomend!

  • Theresa C.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    This was a beautiful little cabin, perfect for a long weekend. Or, if you're lucky, a whole week.

  • Sydne A.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    The cabin is so cute! The decor is all woodsy themed with bears and deer and fish. The backyard is amazing. Cute little fireplace, a hammock, totally fenced in yard, string lights, tiki torch, grill, patio set- the whole 9. Even darts and cornhole. Best part? The backyard is mostly under a huge tree- so even when it was sprinkling- we didn’t get wet. The kitchen is tiny, but it does the job. The mattress in the master is SO COMFORTABLE. The walk/drive to the beach and pier area is very short- the neighbors were quie. The stores, gas stations, bars, and restaurants were all very close in proximity. Every place up there is just quaint, cute, and exactly what we were looking for in a get away. The host was extremely responsive and helpful! I would definitely recommend this place!

  • Victoria M.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    We will be back to this adorable cottage

  • Stacy E.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 19, 2025

    Recommend. Clean, close to everything.

  • Sharon Z.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Very adorable cabin, only problem we had was the toilet plugged but james got help straight away. Wonderful stay lovely private yard. Not much of a beach you have yo go further a field. Highly recommend this beautiful cabin. Not for disabled though

  • Kayla Y.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    Amazing hosts! The amenities provided beat most other locations we had considered and the beds challenge some hotels. They checked in with prior to our stay and checked in with us prior to leaving. Highly recommend! We will use this location again.

  • Judi H.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    The cabin was great! Clean. Comfortable bed upstairs. Kitchen had everything I neeed. Shower was good. Very quiet neighborhood. It was decorated nicely. Everywhere we looked we found something new. Living room chairs and couch...also comfy. I had a nice stay...thx

  • Robin C.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    First vrbo, but for the price very nice, back yard with nice deck fire pit, dart board and Cornhole.Very pleased

  • Lawrence T.

    Submitted May 11, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Experience a little glitch in the system through no fault of either of us...enjoyed the stay, well satisfied with everything about the place only wish I could have stayed longer and enjoyed it more. Thanks again for everything and your willingness to make my stay worthwhile !!

  • Wendi L.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 21, 2025

    Very neat and well organized. Accommodations were excellent and i highly recommended.

  • Danny K.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    This property was exactly as described! I was looking for a fair priced location for one; and this was it! If you are looking to have up to 6 stay- it may feel cramped….. but you will absolutely get your moneys worth, and more! It was perfect for myself. All I wanted was a place to sleep after exploring the area, and a place to cook a steak near a bonfire. The fenced enclosure of the property, gave me the solitude I was looking for. Inside provided everything I needed- if I had chosen to show up with nothing more than a backpack. My trip was perfect, and this location was a big reason! Thank you.

  • Lisa J.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2025

    Stayed Mar 6, 2025

    We had a relaxing getaway at this cozy cottage and it had everything we needed for a few days stay. Communication with the owner, James, was impeccable and without delays! We simply enjoyed our downtime from work and some shopping in a few small towns within a 1/2 hr drive. Thank you, James and Piper, for sharing your comfy, cozy cottage with us!

  • Joe S.

    Submitted Feb 12, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    Fantastic little cabin for a small group. Close to bars,bait shops,restaurants, big and small grocery stores. Excellent communication with owner will stay again next year.

  • Hope B.

    Submitted Dec 13, 2024

    Stayed Dec 7, 2024

    Had a wonderful stay at this lovely little cottage. My husband and I were looking for a quiet getaway and this suited perfectly. Loved that the neighborhood is respectful of others and not noisy, at least during the off-season time we were here. Also very close (walking distance) to the community church. The cottage itself was just as pictured. Small and cozy, with all the essentials provided. Bedding, towels, the kitchen was well stocked with everything you need for cooking. Each time I thought “oh no, I wonder if they’ll have …” and checked the cupboards, I found what I needed! Can opener, strainer, cutting board, even a pizza cutter. I can’t speak to what it’s like in summer or full-on winter, but for early December, this is the cabin if you want a quiet, relaxing vacation!

  • Gloria S.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    You’ve gotta see the photograph in the bathroom…

  • Greg D.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    Perfect place for a couple of bass fisherman up for a tournament.

  • Heather S.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Cute and cozy cabin was perfect for a long weekend of relaxation. It was convenient to everything in Houghton Lake. We got to spend quality time with family and had the perfect landing spot between our time at the lake and riding go-carts. These hosts thought of everything! All we needed was food. We played Uno and Cornhole and had a couple of campfires. Even got to see movies that we hadn't had a chance to enjoy yet. My grandparents had a cabin nearby for years and this trip reminded me of my summers with them. I hope our grandson will cherish the memories we made with him just as much.

  • Katie S.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    Everything was great!

  • Andrea C.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed for 4 days in July. The place is very cute. Neat, clean and beds are comfortable. I am fussy about beds because I have had neck surgery. I would recommend this cottage! Close to restaurants and activities around Houghton area.

  • Jennifer M.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 5, 2024

    We loved this house. The best part about is the owners thought of everything. The kitchen had every thing you might need: cookware, paper products, great selection of spices, condiments, etc. The fenced in back yard suited us perfect. We loved that there were hammocks, corn hole and very comfortable yard furniture. We spent so much time outside. Oh, and we loved the shower :)

  • Jonathan S.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 30, 2024

    Great stay and getaway. Close to everything to enjoy a lake getaway!!

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