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Waterfront Charmer!!!

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Room
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Houghton Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, South Higgins Lake State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Charmer!!!

Mere steps from deck to lake, from knotty pine walls to the warm Houghton Lake waters, this cozy, quaint 2 bedroom getaway is great for the long or short vacation.

Hunt, fish, water-ski, or enjoy the view.

Bring your own toys or you can rent boats from several different locations on the lake. Personal dock in season. Boat launch 3 doors down.

Houghton lake is one of the top fishing lakes in the state, including Crappie, Walleye, Bluegill, Perch, Pike, and Bass.

Outdoor grill to cook the fish and dine in comfortable outdoor seating around the fire or on deck.

Also close by are hiking, biking, motorcycle, utv, and quad trails.

Grassy lawn soft for bare feet.

Sandy swimming area that is shallow and great for families and small children at the end of the dock. Go for a walk down the seawall to experience the lake in a new way.

Across the street is a stocked party store which has hard pack ice cream. Many mom and pop restaurants line the lakeside streets.

TV, Firestick, WIFI, and DVD player.

Stand up shower.

Kitchen equipped with dishes, cookware, eating and grilling utensils.

Large back yard for playing with a Frisbee.

Air conditioned bedrooms!

In these historic times be safe to make for a deeply enjoyable time for you and your neighbors.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Take care to keep gatherings small and courteous.
No fireworks that leave the ground. Sparklers OK. Fines resulting from noise or party complaints will be charged to guests as allowable by law.
On checkout: 1. hang up all wet linens. 2. Close and lock all doors and windows. 3. Turn off lights and ACs. 4. Leave keys on kitchen table.
Dispose of pet waste immediately into grocery like bag and garbage bin, in so being courteous to crossing foot traffic between cottage and lake.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1089700vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Houghton Lake

Located in Houghton Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. The Fox Golf Club and Houghton Lake Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area and South Higgins Lake State Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Houghton Lake Marina - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 24 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Au Sable River - 24 min drive - 45.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Place - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The backdoor saloon - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Charmer!!! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Charmer!!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Charmer!!!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Charmer!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Charmer!!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Houghton Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Markey Township Hall and The Fox Golf Club. Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area and Houghton Lake Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect lake getaway

This cozy cottage was perfect for our small family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2020
Thank you!!! Pleasure sharing with you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Was a very cozy getaway. Weather was good for the most part and just loved the atmosphere.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was great view, clenleness,good neighbors, supplies. The only i think the beds were only full size and the mattresses were not that comfortable we kept falling to the middle... but all else was great thanks Luke for your care
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2025
Thank you Cynthia. We have never fell to the middle, and we have not had this complaint before, even for an 8 year renter, but we will be aware going forward should we need to address. I am glad that everything else met your expectations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fall getaway

We spent a week here in Sept 2021. Luke was helpful and accommodating. The cottage is small, but has everything we wanted. The hot water worked great, the kitchen was stocked, the fridge and appliances all worked properly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Loved this property and location!
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Vacation

Wonderful cabin on the quiet northern side of the lake. Perfect size for the four of us. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook most of our meals there. Use of the paddle board was an added bonus. Host was extremely helpful and communicated effectively when needed. Houghton Lake doesn't have much sand for kids to play in, but Higgins Lake was a short drive from the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet cottage

Very clean, small cottage, the bed rooms and bath rooms were very small but clean. Deck was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a Gem!

Beautiful area and a great host, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swimming, boating, fishing, and campfires

Our family came here to re-live the Houghton Lake memories we at our grandparent's cabin 35 years ago. This cute cabin with original pine paneling and beautiful lakefront is everything we needed. We could launch our kayaks easily and enjoy swimming by walking out on the awesome sandy bottom. Shade trees cover part of the yard for when you want a break from the sun. Campfire ring is right on the edge of the water, so you can watch boats in the evening as you gather around. We loved it here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent vacation

the water was great! no close neighbors while we were there. went to play mini golf in prudenville. the cabin was comfy and cozy. fishing was good, caught walleye and had a meal of them last night we were there. owner was very responsive. a nice stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy summer cottage in a great location

We're a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 young children) and just returned from a 5 night stay at this cottage and had a wonderful time. The cottage is located in a beautiful neighborhood at the start of Long Point (east side of the Lake), a quiet and relaxing location away from the business and traffic of the south end of Houghton Lake. The cottage is a bit on the smaller side and has a small cozy rustic feel, but was very clean and definitely well stocked with everything you needed for cooking meals to eat in. The owner was also terrific to work with, very easy to get a hold of and responded to texts almost immediately. He seemed to be very attentative to not delaying his guests. Reached out to him also on a couple of occassions to let him know about small things I might have misplaced or damaged, and he seemed very easy going about it and told me not worry. Overall Luke was a terrific owner and one of the better ones I've ever rented from. The best part of this cottage though is the location. It is a very friendly neighborhood. Met my neighbors Dave and Gaetan early on during our trip and they couldn't have been any nicer to me and my family during out stay. They made an effort to stop by and introduce themselves and asked if we needed any help with anything. They went out of their way and lent my son and I fishing poles and even a canoe later on when they saw my son strugglin to catch fish off the dock with his little kids pole. Gaetan even took us out one evening on his boat to give us another shot at fishing. Just wonderful neighbors overall which made our stay that much better. Finally, should mention the physical location of the cottage is also great in that it usually gets a good breeze coming off the lake and made even the week of mid 80's to low 90's weather seem very comfortable, especially towards the evening when the breeze picks up. The AC window units in the bedrooms worked well and were strong enough to make you cold at night if you wanted. We really enjoyed being right on the lake for beautiful sunrise and evening sunset views while enjoying a good breakfast or dinner. The dock has a ladder at the end as well, so you can easily climb in/out of the water to go swimiing. The water depth is very shallow and sandy for several yards out so swimining is easy and safe for the kids. Overall we really enjoyed our relaxing easy going week at this cottage and would recommend it for any small family looking for a lake getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2020
Thank you Steve. It was a pleasure renting to you and your family; glad you had a good time. I will pass the word on to Gaeten and Dave. By for now, Luke.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My wife and I spent a week here with my Father in Law and our 13 y/0 son.

The property is as described. A cozy 2br cabin right on the North Bay of beautiful Houghton Lake. The dining table gives you a perfect view over your private fire pit and out to the dock, We rented a pontoon boat and used the owners boat hoist. (Not sure if that is always available.) The beds were comfy and supplies were plentiful, We will go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2020
Thank you David! Next year we may make the hoist available. Glad you got a chance to enjoy the lake on a pontoon. Luke
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bill t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but clean and cozy

As described well stocked and clean. Had a great week 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Houghton Lake cottage

Every thing was great! Except for the May flies... whadda ya gonna do though. Mother Nature...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Repeat happy vacationers

We stayed here last June and returned this year. Luke, again, made sure that we were happy and comfortable. Enjoyed our time at Houghton Lake and were sad to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen P.

Charming, quiet and right on the lake!

We had a great time at this property for 4 nights with our 4 little ones! My 4 and 6 year olds had a blast jumping off the private dock and playing in the water. The water right behind the house is shallow and warm with a nice sandy bottom. This made it perfect for swimming! My husband even used the paddle board and had so much fun! The views of the lake and sunset were breathtaking! We enjoyed roasting marshmallows and making hot dogs on the fire pit at night and liked having dinner on the outside deck. The neighbors were quiet. The stay was very relaxing for us. It was also nice to have the store right across the street. The place was small, but clean, and had everything we could possibly need throughout our stay. The beds were comfortable and it was nice having the AC window units in the bedrooms. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Clean, everything works and no problems.

The house is on a nice part of the lake. In the summer heat it's 10 degrees cooler on the point usually. The view is beautiful, and Houghton Lake is my favorite lake in Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey m.

Very nice, quiet location right on the lake. Party store across the street.

Cottage was nice, beds comfy but very small for 4 people. Felt cramped and ran out of hot water when we all took showers. Stove was mini/apartment size and only one skillet so trying to cook was challenging. No grill but fortunately we brought our own. Tv was very small and the grass needed cut. Many things we liked, we caught lots of fish, enjoyed the view, and nice dock for our boats. Had there been just 2 of us, we would have had no complaints really. Would suggest adding some cookware and a larger tv, and perhaps some more details to cleaning. Please know that despite a few inconveniences, we had a great time! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thank you very much for the comments and kind words. It is a smaller cottage. That's why we try to provide options on the outside with 4 seats and table with umbrella on the deck and an additional 6 seats around the fire pit. Small stove but still has 4 burners and an oven. We will get more cookware, good suggestion. The TV is smaller, 20 inch I think, but we try not to make that the focal point and it does come with 150 channels or so. We didnt want it to be too alluring for our own family. Grass gets mowed once every 2 weeks and can maybe get long after a dozen days or so. We do have a grill, but I accidently locked it up. I kicked myself for doing that. The fire pit does have a quality grate on it which we cook on a lot. We hope the smaller size is offset by the comfy hardwood feel, serene views and a whisper's distance from the lake. And we have added air conditioners to the bedrooms. That's awesome you caught lots of fish! Thanks for the review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Wonderful place to stay!

Had a wonderful and relaxing stay. Hated to leave this morning. :) The cottage was cozy, comfortable, clean, and cute. Luke was very thoughtful, friendly and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Luke

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Husband and father who enjoys family, neighbors, sailing, fishing, camping, wildlife, trail riding, and grilling.

Why they chose this property

The property is right on the best fishing and sport lake in Michigan.

What makes this property unique

Great mix of sport, quiet, and relaxation. Lukewarm, shallow waters with sandy bottom.
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