Houghton Lk 3 BR Waterfront year-round home. Beautiful views, Pontoon available

Houghton Lake, Michigan
$422 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

We invite you to enjoy our beautiful Houghton Lake waterfront home! This 2,000 square foot house is tastefully decorated in an Up North theme and is equipped with Wifi, YouTube TV, central air, and a heated garage. With 3 bedrooms plus loft, 3 full baths, and an open concept with cathedral ceilings, this house is calling your name during all four seasons. A dock just steps away from your front door and pontoon available for an additional rental, (inquire with owner) makes it easy for you toenjoy Michigan's largest inland lake. Houghton Lake is over 22,000 acres of all sport year-round fun. From fishing, swimming, water-skiing, tubing, and boating in the summer to ice fishing, snowmobiling and the annual winter festival Tip Up Town USA, you won't be far from a good time! Autumn offers breathtaking fall colors as well as numerous hunting opportunities. There are golf courses, ORV trails, public beaches with swimming areas, and several ski and snow tubing areas nearby. You can also access the frozen lake and hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails by trailering your sleds to a public access only a block from the house. Please expand the more details section for further information about the home.

Upon entering the house from the attached two-car, heated garage, you will find yourself on the main level which has an open concept living room, dining room and kitchen--all of which provide spectacular lake views and lead to a spacious outdoor deck. The kitchen and dining areas provide ample seating and a high chair is also provided. On the main level there is a bedroom with a queen size bed and a 40'' HD Smart TV and Bluetooth stereo alarm clock. There is also a full bathroom and a laundry room with washer and dryer on the main level. The living room is furnished with reclining sectional seating to accommodate your group in comfort, as well as a 50'' HD Smart TV complete with a Blu Ray DVD player and an assortment of movies, books, and games. The kitchen is fully equipped for preparing meals for your group with ample pots, pans, dishes/utensils, microwave, dishwasher, Keurig (bring your favorite regular size K-cup beverages), coffee pot, and even a waffle maker. A large pantry provides storage for your food; you can bring it with you or there are several grocery stores, party stores, and a Walmart close by. There is also a second refrigerator and an upright freezer in the garage available for your use.

On the second level, you will find the loft area with queen size futon and second full bathroom with jetted bathtub. The master bedroom is adjacent to the loft and offers a king size bed and a full size sleeper sofa. This bedroom is also equipped with a 40’’ HD Smart TV and Bluetooth stereo alarm clock. Also on the second level is the third bedroom and full bathroom, which are accessed through the garage. This is the perfect sleeping area for the kids or those wanting privacy. This bedroom has a skylight and sleeps 5 with 1 full size bed and 2 twin size captain’s beds, one of which has a trundle. This bedroom is also equipped with a 40’’ HD Smart TV and Blu Ray DVD player as well as a Bluetooth stereo alarm clock.

On the main floor, four sets of sliding patio doors lead you to the spacious deck with abundant seating, a large outdoor dining table and a 6-burner propane grill, for which propane is provided. Stepping off the deck you will find a canal-front boardwalk from which you can fish. The boardwalk also has a waterfront seating area with Adirondack glider chairs and a fire pit. Firewood is provided for those evening campfires to relax after a long day out on the lake. (Don’t forget about the s’mores; campfire forks are also provided!) Steps away from the fire pit on the boardwalk is the boat dock where you will have access to a 20-foot pontoon boat with lifejackets and all required safety equipment. Just step aboard and pull away from the dock--all you need to bring is your sunscreen and fishing gear! This boat is available to rent for an additional charge (inquire with owner), or there is also plenty of room at the dock to accommodate your watercraft. Speaking of fishing, there are several bait shops nearby and the garage is equipped with a fish cleaning station that is available year-round and an upright deep freezer to store your fish until you leave. Or if you prefer, there are large deep fryers and an electric skillet available for use to cook up your catch!

In order to make the experience enjoyable for all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property and neither are pets, however there are kennels nearby. We are located in a peaceful and quiet family-friendly neighborhood, so we ask that you are respectful of the neighbors and their property. During summer months (mid-June through late August) we only rent the home weekly from Saturday to Saturday. Other times of the year, the home can be rented nightly with a two-night minimum stay required. If you are looking for a party atmosphere, our home and neighborhood is NOT available and we ask that you look elsewhere. Also, please note that our minimum rental age is 25.

Houghton Lake is centrally located and easily accessible from I-75 or U.S. 127 and is within an hour or two of many of Northern Michigan's tourist attractions and activities, making this house the perfect place from which to base day trips to nearby cities. To make your experience at our Houghton Lake home second to none, we provide bath towels, bed linens and a generous starter supply of paper products, hand/dishwasher soap, and general cleaning supplies as well as cleaning before and after your stay. So just grab your personal items, beach towels, and fishing gear and you’ll be all set to enjoy your stay as our guests and experience the countless activities available in the Houghton Lake area!

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • 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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Snow Sports Gear Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Is Not Permitted Anywhere On The Property. 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 : 9

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Review Review

  • Sue W.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2022

    Stayed Sep 2, 2022

    This was like home away from home, it had everything we needed, will be returning next year for sure.

  • Barbara J.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2022

    Stayed Jul 30, 2022

    Had a great time! Beautiful home and lake!

  • Ron Z.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2022

    Stayed Jul 23, 2022

    This was possibly the cleanest VRBO that I’ve ever stayed in. The lake was huge, with lots to do. The property owner provided kayaks, a fire pit, firewood, and everything we needed. Very impressed with the owners, how they made everything easy, and their attention to detail. The surrounding town was somewhat disappointing—not much there and a little rundown. The lack of a easy lake access for the kayaks was problematic. Also, the neighbors seemed very concerned with what we were doing, and how we conducted ourselves. The ability to rent a boat was nice; however, having the boat owner right across the channel, micromanaging my every move was not a welcome addition. The sleeping arrangements may not work for everybody. They worked fine for us, but it is something that you need to be aware—3rd bedroom is like an “in-law” suite—with access from the garage. Additionally, the master bedroom does not have a door. Again, this may not be a problem for most people; but, it’s important to be aware of that in case it is an issue for you. All in all, I would still rate this at 10/10; and, I would highly recommend it. Just wanted to make sure to provide a comprehensive review.

  • Gregory K.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2022

    Stayed Jul 16, 2022

    This listing was fantastic. Working with the owner was so easy. The home was very clean and modern. Having three separate bedrooms (the Master was fabulous) and baths was so convenient for all. Close to town, yet secluded enough for Lake living, a perfect location. All of the family so enjoyed and the available kayaks were perfect for a lake cruise....

  • Doug L.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2021

    Stayed Aug 7, 2021

    Well maintained and would highly recommend with pontoon boat

  • Katharine W.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2021

    Stayed Jun 26, 2021

    The Houghton Lake house was perfect for our family vacation. There was plenty of room and the house was well stocked with everything we needed. We enjoyed the fire pit most of all. Late evenings having s'mores with the family was a great way to end each day.

  • stephanie c.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2021

    Stayed Jun 19, 2021

    The home was spacious, clean and beautifully decorated and the home owners were great to work with. We rented to Pontoon from their neighbor who was very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and it rained the entire time but the kids still had room to build forts and made the best of it.

  • Ziad C.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2020

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

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  • Justin F.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2020

    Stayed Sep 12, 2020

    Everything you could possibly need from this very tidy and well appointed property. We had a great time fishing from the deck, making s'mores at the bonfire and the very spacious deck and furniture. Highly recommend for a stay in this area.

  • Meghan S.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2020

    Stayed Aug 27, 2020

    We were very pleased with everything the house had to offer - the views/location were great! The kitchen had everything you would need. The upstairs bedroom did not have a door - it had a thick curtain/covering for the doorway and that did help with noise traveling, but that was the only thing we were surprised about.

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