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Privately Owned, South Facing Lake Front Cottage with exclusive 100ft dock.

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Cottage from end of private dock.
Create amazing memories, while enjoying Pure Michigan sunsets.
100 ft private dock.
Full kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Houghton Lake Public Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pineview Highlands Golf Course
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Privately Owned, South Facing Lake Front Cottage with exclusive 100ft dock.

As our guest we want you to feel welcome and comfortable while staying at our cottage. Please feel free to utilize all the amenities the property has to offer. You'll find each bathroom has basic cleaning supplies and the half bath is equipped with a washer and dryer for your use. The kitchen has everything you may need to prepare a meal, pots, pans, baking sheets, dinnerware. The kitchen also has small appliances such as a coffee maker and toaster for your use. We have a variety of board games and a television with a roku in the main living room for those late nights or rainy days. The cottage grounds offer plenty of space to enjoy all the beauty of Michigan's largest inland lake has to offer. With 90ft of water frontage, a private 100ft dock, and all the green space for lawn games this property is sure to deliver a vacation full of fond memories. With several local vendors offering jet ski and boat rentals anyone can get out and really enjoy the beauty of the water. For those bringing their own watercraft the local DNR boat launch is only a few blocks away. When returning from a day out on the water you'll have surely worked up an appetite in addition to the full kitchen, we have two BBQ grills on the property. One small gas grill in addition to a large charcoal grill. We do ask you provide your own fuel for both. Finally a lake vacation wouldn't be complete until you enjoy a night or a few, under the stars in front of the warm glow of a bonfire. Our oversize bonfire pit lets everyone enjoy the warmth. No need to worry where everyone will sit we have 8 adirondek chairs for your use as well as additional camp chairs. The property is located close to two grocery stores Family Fare and Walmart for all your shopping needs. You'll be close to premier golf courses, a local disc golf course, a small movie theater and summer holiday weekend craft shows. Our 30'x60' private drive can accommodate 3 vehicles and 1 boat or trailer. If you find you have any questions we didn't answer please don't hesitate to reach out to us, we are more than happy to engage with our guests. We are experienced hosts who have been renting our property for 6+ years we truly take pride in providing memorable guest experiences.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please reach out to us regarding any events.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please contact us about our pet policy
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Pick up yard and any pet waste Stack adirondack chairs Clean the grill if you used it Empty dishwaser Check to make sure you have all of your belongings
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No long term or overnight docking of watercraft is permitted on our dock. A mooring anchor is provided for this purpose. Please see rule 2.
Guest is responsible for any costs of damages to property dock and or their owned/rented watercraft if not properly moored.
Absolutely no street parking all vehicles must be in private drive at all times. No parties or events. No campers, tents, or additional living spaces

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please reach out to us regarding any events.
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

About the area

Houghton Lake

Located in Houghton Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Pineview Highlands Golf Course and Heights 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 Wildlife Research Area and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Houghton Lake Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 23 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Au Sable River - 28 min drive - 57.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little Boots Country Diner - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Privately Owned, South Facing Lake Front Cottage with exclusive 100ft dock. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Privately Owned, South Facing Lake Front Cottage with exclusive 100ft dock.?

As of 17 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Privately Owned, South Facing Lake Front Cottage with exclusive 100ft dock. on 28 April 2026 start from NZ$277, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Privately Owned, South Facing Lake Front Cottage with exclusive 100ft dock.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Privately Owned, South Facing Lake Front Cottage with exclusive 100ft dock.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Privately Owned, South Facing Lake Front Cottage with exclusive 100ft dock.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Privately Owned, South Facing Lake Front Cottage with exclusive 100ft dock. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Houghton Lake and Houghton Lake Public Library. Pineview Highlands Golf Course and Heights Marina are also within 3 miles (5 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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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Really nice place. Very comfortable for 6 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

robert s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation spot for family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home, clean, well appointed, if your looking for a stay I suggest this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for winter skiing in Roscommon! Host was easy to get ahold of and space was great. Everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and clean home. Nice lake views.Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and cozy. We enjoyed are stay at the house. The house is conveniently located in town within minutes of shopping and dinning. The owner was welcoming, courteous, and readily available if we needed anything. I would highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake view location. Nice mix of cabin feel with modern amenities. Owners have thought of every possible need. Had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and great setup on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great set up for both adults and kids to have a blast!Very nice house with plenty of room for 4 adults and 4 kids, also very responsive to messages and questions. Would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia A.

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

Great place

This house had everything we needed and was right on the lake We had an amazing time
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Perfect for our mid-winter getaway

Great place that met our expectations 100%
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammara S.

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

Great Houghton Lake Getaway

Great house and perfect location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a great time at this home. It’s in a prime location with a short drive to all of the fun restaurants and things to do. Host was very responsive to any questions we had. Waterfront locations are a must when we rent a home - we brought our paddle board and had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Houghton Lake Getaway

My family and I were able to make a last minute booking at this property. Mike communicated promptly. Excellent lakefront yard w/ sandy bottom shallow area with mooring buoy. Comfortable beds, friendly neighbors, close to DBR boat launch. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

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

Review

The property was as described, very quiet and peaceful, clean, comfortable. We enjoyed it immensely and will book again. The owner was very good with communication and answered all questions we had.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Larry M.

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

Lakefront Cottage

The cottage was clean and had everything you needed for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

roger a.

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

Short stay

very nice, view was beautiful.Love the swing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristin w.

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

Great location

Great location. Close to everything,. Ample parking. Kitchen was fully stocked, even had a ton of games to play 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

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

Awesome Memorial day weekend!!!

Highly recommended!! Very nice cabin right on the water. Awesome view of the lake every night and morning. My kids had a blast!! We will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ray H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a problem with the cleaning company when we arrived, but the problem was quickly and completly resolved by Mike. No other issues for the week. Mike was very attentive and responded immediately when i contacted him about our issue. You can't ask anything more from the owner of the property. Had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Perfect!!

Our current stay was amazing!! Great location, and the house had anything!! Nice pots and pans, lots of towels - which was amazing!! Couldn’t have asked for a better place and would definitely stay here again!! Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

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

Family Time

We had a wonderful stay. This property was very accommodating. We had six adults and an infant and did not feel tight at all. Beautiful views! Large outdoor space. Clean. Local to shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura n.

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

Cute cottage

Stocked with more than expected, very clean, lots of games if weather is no good. Dock is a bit high so have to walk in water from yard, bit mucky so lowered dock would be lovely. The driveway is a bit smaller than described but we had one less car and trailer than originally planned so wasn’t an issue for us just an FYI tight fit for 2 cars and jet ski trailers
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

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

Fabulous time at Houghton Lake

Such a wonderful location. Clean, very nice kitchen and an amazing charcoal grill! Plenty of room for 6-8 adults, if a pair are willing to sleep out on the enclosed patio on a trundle twin. Ceiling fans in every bedroom is a huge plus. Good variety of pots/pans, plenty of cups and plates and such. Yard is very flat, with sandy lake bottom nice for swimming and wading. Great fire pit, plenty of chairs and patio table with umbrella for sunny days. Lots of parking, and plenty of nearby restaurants and shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

Beautiful View

We had a wonderful stay. Every was there like described. Lots of parking for smaller place. Stores were close. We rented pontoon from Brians boat rental. Water was shallow at end of dock but we still had anchor to dock boat. Caught bass off the dock. Neibors were great. We all had a fun filled weekend with the family and our dogs. We were lucky and got to check in early as well. Kitchen was stocked well with supplys for everyday, pans,silverware,bowls small appliances. For smaller cabin was very spacious. Thanks for having us. family. and our dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Michael Reiter

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We are a fire family who were lucky enough to find this beautiful piece of property. When we aren't enjoying everything Houghton Lake has to offer we love to share our cottage with others.

Why they chose this property

Houghton Lake offers a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy all year round. Of course in the warmer months there is the obvious water activities, boating, jet skiing, and fishing. Early in the month of August the historic Limberlost restaurant hosts its annual Bud Bash water festival. There are also several beautiful golf courses to enjoy, as well as a local disc golf course. Staying in our cottage allows all of this right in your backyard. Our private dock allows you the ability to walk right onto your boat and enjoy a day of fun in the sun.
When the leaves begin to fall, the hunters come out. The area offers plenty of public land that is open to hunters. You'll also find this is the time the four wheeler's tend to come out to play as well.
As the snow begins to pile up and the temperature drops you'll see the shanties start to pop up. The colder months bring the ice fisherman out and with our property you can walk right out to your shanty straight from our back door. In late January Houghton Lake put on its yearly ice fishing festival Tip Up Town USA and its held only a block away from our cottage. These cold months is when you'll see the snowmobiles speeding across the lake. When the lakes completely frozen you can ride your sled across all 5 miles of the lakes width or 10 miles in length. With our property your able to walk out of the warmth of the cottage and onto the ice in just a stones throw.
No matter what time of year Houghton Lake offers plenty of activities to enjoy Michigan's great outdoors. With the central location and private waterfront access of our cottage you'll never miss out on any of the action.

What makes this property unique

Waterfront, private dock, large lot.

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