Stunning Five Bedroom Lakefront Home on Houghton Lake, Michigan

Houghton Lake, Michigan
$692 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Don't gamble with the precious few days of your vacation time! Book The Old Trail Chalet and enjoy peace of mind knowing that you have found luxury, serenity and convenience right here, in this newer, 3120 sqft. lakefront home. This property is among the top large vacation rental homes available in Houghton Lake, Mi. The lake is Michigan's largest inland lake at over 22,000 acres of world class fishing and activities. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths there's enough room to accommodate 12 guests in beds. This wonderful residence is a fantastic size and layout for multiple families or large group of friends escaping to Michigan's amazing Up-North. The moment you arrive you'll immediately feel at ease in this tranquil setting. The house is situated on a very quiet, low traffic street. You'll enjoy plenty of peace and privacy here. Inside, vaulted ceilings, beautiful heated hardwood and ceramic floors and cozy furnishings give the home its unique charm, which creates a terrific environment for your lakefront vacation. Gather on the comfy couches or belly up to the bar and let the fishing tails of how the big one got away begin. Inspired architecture and well appointed furnishings make this jaw-dropping home the perfect blend of comfortable and stunning. The floor to ceiling Southern exposure with 180 degree views of the East bay make unforgettable sunsets and sunrises! Each bedroom has amazing views of the lake. This luxury estate captures the year round relaxation and recreational activities of the Houghton Lake community. Outdoor adventures begin just outside the door as there is something here for everyone. After a thrilling day on the lake, come home to refuel with a meal prepared in the fully equipped kitchen, complete with all the necessary appliances and cooking tools. The expansive stamped concrete patio will serve as the ideal place to spend warm evenings barbecuing on the gas grill, socializing with your companions, or simply relaxing while you admire the picturesque shoreline views. On those brisk winter nights, retreat indoors and curl up by the toasty fireplace and radiant in-floor heat. When you're finally ready to call it a night, you'll be happy to retire to one of the inviting bedrooms to rest up for another adventure filled day.

The Location...
Reap the benefits of staying in a beautiful lakefront chalet cottage. Located on the pristine East bay with sunsets to warm your heart and put a smile on anyones face. Our home is centrally located and is less than 15 minuets from all of Houghton Lakes hot spots. Just down the street you can rent anything from pontoons and jet skis to snowmobiles, ATV’s and ice fishing shanty's. Nearby trail heads connect you to thousands of miles of ATV, snowmobile, X-country skiing, Hiking and Biking trails. These trails will take you through Michigans magnificent State and National forests, where large and small game hunting rein supreme. Guided private-land hunting and charter fishing are available.

About The Owners...
Houghton Lake is truly rejuvenating. We met in the area and have Honeymooned there many times over the years. Being drawn to the Lake most of all for it's tranquility and beauty. We want to share our home with those who appreciate serenity and nature's beauty, family time and outdoor activities. We can assure all guests that if you're not completely satisfied, we are not satisfied. We will do everything possible to ensure your complete satisfaction. Our home which we dearly love and visit often, is managed by us personally and we have a great local housekeeper and caretaker. If for any reason you are not satisfied, please let us know and we can assure you the management team will bend over backwards 24/7 to make sure your issues no matter how big or small are taken care of for you.

Why the Owners Chose Houghton Lake...
We purchased The Old Trail Chalet primarily because of her spectacular views! We feel it's the perfect home for entertaining large families and gatherings with spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the lake. Followed by breathtaking views of the moon and stars in the clear, clean Up-North air. The Old Trail Chalet is far beyond and ahead of its competition where it really counts! Creating lasting and unforgettable memories from the best Houghton Lake has to offer. We look forward to hearing from you with the dates you wish to book. It's never to early to book, inquire about your dates now.

Worth Mentioning...
- Five Bedroom, Four and a half baths, 3120 square feet.
- Luxury hotel quality linens and towels are provided.
- 85 feet of lake frontage
- Professionally decorated by Lakeview Interiors
- Our home doesn't have central air which isn't usually a problem because of the nice breeze coming off the lake. Each bedroom does have a state of the art, standalone air conditioner for those who prefer it a little cooler.
- Two refrigerators & one chest freezer.
- Four person paddle boat & a two person kayak included.
- Effortless keyless check-in and out. We make it easy to stay with us. Drive straight to the home and access it with your own personal lock code.
- ATTENTION SUMMER 2025 GUESTS. During the summer months there is a six night minimum. Sunday check-in, Saturday check-out.

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Feature Features

  • 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

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3121 Sq Ft (290 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Freezer Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Massages
  • BATHROOMS

    4.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Golfing On Site Kayak On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

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

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Next To A Golf Course On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Heather F.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    Everything about the property matched the description. It was great to have a large enough space for 9, and having an accessible master bedroom on the main floor was perfect for the grandparents.

  • Casey B.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    The property was perfectly suited for our three-generation family stay. Being right on the water was nice and having a yard to enjoy was a valuable benefit. The house was outfitted nicely and the kitchen area made meal preparation effortless. The family great room was very spacious. Dining area could use more capacity, but weather allowed us to utilize outside dining option. Beds and bedding were comfortable, especially the master. Parking was plentiful but tricky depending on who needed to get out, when. All in all, it was an excellent stay. Would definitely return.

  • Adam W.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Easy to work with the owners who tried to accommodate whatever was needed. The house has a quiet location on the lake with a great view. Plenty of room inside to spread out. Perhaps the most well stocked house we have ever stayed in. The entire area is very laid back and makes for a very enjoyable stay.

  • John S.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Awesome home with lots of space for our family. Great back yard and beach on the lake. Shallow water off beach for young kids to play. Home had everything we needed for our stay. nice bonus of 2 kayaks and a paddle boat to use on the lake. good fishing 20 yards it the lake. highly recommend this home for a family vacation

  • lerae g.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Location was amazing, the home was perfect

  • Laura M.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    Our family of 10 adults and one child stayed at this beautiful property for a week. The house layout is perfect for a large family. There were enough beds for everyone and everyone said their beds were comfortable. The bedrooms were quiet (I could not hear others when they were up). There is a nice breeze that blew thru the house this week, keeping everyone comfortable, we did use the A/C units the first night, when it was warmer. The kitchen is amazingly stocked with everything we needed and the pots and pans were in great condition (not always the case in other VRBOs). Plenty of refrigerator/freezer space with the two in the garage. We appreciated all the towels you provide. The yard was perfect for yard games (we gave your corn hole game a lot of use) and it was enough space for the 2 1/2 y/o to play. The beach is not sandy for children to play and it is rocky for the first 10 feet (water shoes were very helpful). After the first 10 feet the sand is soft and the water was clean and warm. We spent quite a bit of time in the water. We rented a pontoon boat for the week, the men used it for fishing and we took advantage of one of the restaurants on the lake and took the pontoon to that, so much fun. We all enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boat, even the toddler thought they were fun to go for rides in. I can not say one negative thing about our stay. Matt was an awesome host, very quick to respond to my texts/calls. I would highly recommend & hope to return in the future.

  • Kathy C.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    Our week stay was so enjoyable with our family at this special place. It was way beyond our expectations.(10 stars). The house is beautiful and a lot of space so everyone - sons, spouses, and grandkids didn't feel crowded. The grounds and neighborhood is well kept and sooo quiet and peaceful. Matt and Kathy were awesome as our hosts. Matt was so kind with making sure everything was perfect. We definitely will go back - and we can't wait ! :)

  • Jane J.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed May 30, 2024

    The house and grounds were beautiful.. We were right on the lake and although it was too cold to swim we got to watch the water and waves. The house was elegantly furnished with fine quality bedding and towels. The kitchen had everything we could want. Most of all, the owners were very responsive to any requests we had. I would highly recommend this house for a summer vacation.

  • Larry M.

    Submitted Feb 13, 2024

    Stayed Feb 8, 2024

    This property was everything and more. From the first look and through checkout. Super clean, fully stocked, even a little in the fridge. Communication with the owners was at a level I've never experienced before. The trip was a success and we even had some ice time. 5 Stars isnt enough. Hope to see how much fun the lake is in the summer. Thank you Matt and Kathy.

  • Abigail B.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2023

    Stayed Nov 22, 2023

    This property was perfect for families- especially traveling with preteen/teenage kids. Everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom. Property was extremely clean and well maintained. Kitchen was very well stocked. We prepared a Thanksgiving meal and had everything we needed!

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