Up North~ Authentic 1950 Log Cottage~Gas Fireplace ~Outdoor Fire Pit

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 651 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Purdenville, MI

Houghton Lake11 min walk
Pineview Highlands Golf Course4 min drive
South Higgins Lake State Park22 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Full Bedroom

1 Double Futon

Full Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

#1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Road end access to the beautiful Houghton Lake, the largest inland lake in Michigan. Come and enjoy a true "Up North" log cabin getaway. Located on a large wooded lot. Step inside, and feel the stress leave your body, and the relaxation enter. Whether you are a "summer" person, or a "winter" person, or both, this beautiful log cabin will provide you the perfect home base while you enjoy your vacation activities in Houghton Lake.
The Woodland Retreat is a 2 bedroom 1 bath authentic "Up North" log cabin, with gas log fireplace for those cool summer evenings, and those snowy winter nights.
We have a spectacular back garden with grilling, dining area, and fire pit. Plenty of room in garage for your fishing tackle, hunting gear and off road vehicles!
We are situated on 3 lots, so plenty of room, and even though we are in a woodland setting, we are just blocks from M-55, and all of the activities that Houghton Lake has to offer~ Great bars, and dining~ lush green golf courses~ grocery stores, and theaters. There are also great kids activities~ mini golf~ bumper boat racing~ bounce houses~ go carts, and batting cage.
We have road end access, to the amazing Houghton Lake, Michigan's largest inland lake, 20,044 acres, with 30 miles of shoreline known for it's spectacular fishing~ summer, or winter~ walleye, bluegill, crappie, northern pike, large, and small mouth bass, bullhead, and yellow perch.
You don't have to love fishing to love Houghton Lake, boating, swimming, and just sitting on the beach soaking up the warm summer Michigan sun.
Surrounded by State land, and great trails for snowmobiling and cross country skiing.

Property manager

Debra Lauermann

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

$20 per night

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Pets are expected to be leashed while outdoors and pet owner takes full responsibility for any damage or injury when not following this rule.

Check out time is firm at 10 a.m. as listed on VRBO unless otherwise stated by the owner

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Prudenville

Located in Prudenville, this cottage is on a lake. White Deer Country Club and Pineview Highlands Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Higgins Lake State Park and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Purdenville, MI

What's nearby

Houghton Lake - 11 min walk
White Deer Country Club - 3 min drive
Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 4 min drive
Quest Golf Club - 11 min drive
South Higgins Lake State Park - 22 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 19 min walk
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Back Door Saloon - 5 min drive
MJ's Eatery - 9 min drive
Taco Bell - 7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Up North~ Authentic 1950 Log Cottage~Gas Fireplace ~Outdoor Fire Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Up North~ Authentic 1950 Log Cottage~Gas Fireplace ~Outdoor Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up North~ Authentic 1950 Log Cottage~Gas Fireplace ~Outdoor Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Up North~ Authentic 1950 Log Cottage~Gas Fireplace ~Outdoor Fire Pit located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Houghton Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of White Deer Country Club and Pineview Highlands Golf Course. Quest Golf Club and South Higgins Lake State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle T.

23 April 2024

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

Wonderful

The property is very welcoming and had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

11 April 2024

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

Cutest Little Place

My wife & I took our 2 dogs with us to celebrate our 24th anniversary. The comfort of the cabin as you pull up & walk in is fantastic! The outside is pleasantly decorated with plenty of room for parking. Once you walk in, the decor keeps on going. From nice log furniture to a BEAUTIFUL stone fireplace with a gas log for a perfect fire every Tim to quilted blankets. The bedrooms are small but very comfortable beds. Roku TV, full size refrigerator, and a toaster oven. The only disappointments would be that there was no stove, the bathroom was VERY small and the running water was not good (had an odor and tasted bad). The outside had a really nice fire pit and was landscaped well. The cabin is about a 10 minute walk down to the lake (which is beautiful!). The owner of the property was extremely helpful with letting my wife and I know about some of the better restaurants in the area as well as other amenities. Overall, it was the best place I have stayed for the price.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024