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Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY!

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A sandy beach area with a fire pit, a dock extending into a body of water, and a house with a garage.
A lakeside view with a fire pit, dock, and boats.
A grassy area with a small building, a path, and a view of the water.
A beachside patio with a table and chairs, a covered umbrella, and a view of the water.
Open Concept

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Houghton Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Houghton Lake

Located in Houghton Lake, this cabin is in the city centre and on the beach. Houghton Lake Marina and Brian's Lakeside 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 Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Map
Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Au Sable River - 19 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 22 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Fife Lake - 57 min drive - 97.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The backdoor saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Shenanigan's Pub & Grub - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY!?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY! on 14 March 2027 start from NZ$492, 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 Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY! located?

Located in Houghton Lake, this beachfront cabin is in the city centre, just steps away from Houghton Lake and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. Houghton Lake Marina is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean and the lake was so warm. I suggest putting in air conditioners. It was warm
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pleasant and comfortable stay

They are nice little cabins. Comfortable beds were greatly appreciated. Windows in every room lets the sun shine in and allows for great air flow. You'll have a view of the beach/water. Very quiet at night. Nice part of the lake and friendly family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Just needed a getaway with my wife
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing spot

This place was so much fun very much enjoyed seeing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We enjoyed staying there. Very simple. Stay lots of fun right off the water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Location was beautiful! Just a little uncomfortable for someone who is 6’ tall We had a great time there , and the owners were very helpful to us … We will definitely plan another stay here !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing. Clean and welcoming. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic charm

A great place to stay. Super clean. It was tight with our dogs, but we were barely there, so it wasn’t a real issue. Loved being able to walk down to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Glad you enjoyed tour stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint

Cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter vacation

Property was clean and Communication was good. Had no questions and we had a great time. Will have to check out this place in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome 10 stars from me and my family

Awesome place to relax and camp and swim for me and my family first time ever coming here we had a blast the property was beautiful and very clean the cabin we stayed in was very neat and clean we had a blast from swimming to bbq I will definitely come back and thank you you have 10 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Cabin for the 4th

We loved staying at Moose Cabin. Tom was so accommodating and we were even allowed to bring our pups, who loved staying up north and playing in the water. Perfect cabin with two bedrooms, fans, a shower/bathroom, coffee pot, fridge, and many utensils/cups/silverware etc. We appreciated how easy it was to check in/out and that the communication was top notch!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

So much to love

There was so much to love about this property! The location was amazing and arrival and departure were so easy. I only wish that the TV worked a little better and that the shower was a little taller because, at 6'2" I had to bend over. Overall a great stay and I definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Slept like a baby

This was my second stay at this resort while in town for business. Clean, cozy and the perfect amount of rustic. I am planning to bring the family up for a long weekend sometime this summer. Highly recommended.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

2 night stay

Really wish the beach was bigger. They should warnyou how tiny it is. Everything else was perfect and great .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2024
The beach front is a little bit larger than the actual sand beach area, but completely adequate to enjoy the lake. It is a nice shallow sandy area for kids to play and enjoy the water. The dock is on the RH side(as facing the lake) so we need to make room for everyone. Glad to hear your stay was perfect and great!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a blast.

We had gotten together for a wedding and then reserved all the cabins for our immediate family and we couldn't have had and better of a time. With our family, it is very hard because we all reside in different states. Thank you again for the time of our life.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Bathroom sink leaked. Shower wasn’t the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for families

We stayed in the Moose cabin, it was clean upon checkin and had everything we needed. The area was quiet and peaceful. There were kayaks we could take out and boats that we could rent for the day. My three year old loved spending time at the little beach, both the water and the beach was clean. The location was a decent place to take day trips from, like Mackinaw, Petoskey, Traverse City and Frankenmuth. We decided that as long as this place stays open, we will make it our place to stay when we visit Michigan.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Tip up town Festival Fun

Overall stay in the Moose Cabin was great! Cabin was cute and comfortable! Maybe do away with large dressers in each bedroom and go with smaller night stands leave a little walking room on each side of the bed. Crawling over a bed mate isn't easy for us older guests. Lol But will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Rustic Getaway

My wife and I wanted to get away from all the hustle and concerns from world we live in. Celebrating our 42 anniversary made a perfect excuse to get a hideaway for a few days. We really enjoyed all the little details in the cabin and it definitely felt like home away from home. We were slightly disappointed in sure every thing was like it was when we arrived. Wouldn't there be a cleaning staff for getting it all spiffy again? But we still took the time to do the full cleanup that was requested. Thanks we still had a great time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
Thank you for staying with us! I would like to discuss further your concerns about getting the cabin spiffy! We have an awesome cleaning crew and if the cabin is not to your liking, we want to know, so we can share this info and improve the service we provide!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fishing Trip

Overall I had a good time at the lake, The details were accurate about the cabin but something's that I wish we knew prior. Dock is only 1.7 to 2 ft deeps. If you don't have tilt you will bottom out which we did every time. extremely windy so fishing wasrough. Also TV is really tiny but it does work. Again just nitpicking but I really good experience not good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little cabin with amazing hosts

The cabin was very clean. It had everything we needed. For a family of 4 with 2 little dogs, it was a little tight. During my trip I found out there is another property they own that is bigger so we may get that one next time. The beach was a little small but very easy access to the lake. My kids and dogs had a blast. The fishing boats are available for rent and we had a great time taking a ride on Houghton Lake. The other guests were very nice. Tom was amazing and extra flexible. We had a family emergency and not only was he very understanding, but he offered us a discounted rate to stay one extra day. He was awesome to deal with. It’s a very peaceful place with beautiful sunsets. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thank you for staying with us! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the cabin an the lake! We welcome you back anytime!
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Unpleasant Stay

Misleading ad regarding accommodations. No real lake view and all are micro-cabins, not Full Size as advertised. Moose cabin: - Leaking bathroom sink drain flange - Poor bathroom sink drainage - Unsanitary/poor shower drainage. ( Grate is above drain grade) - Rusted out microwave - Cobwebs throughout - Massive accumulation of dead insects inside window sills - Beds extremely uncomfortable ( old and craters inwards w/2 people) - Unsafe dining table seats - Unsafe childrens swing ( can disconnect while swinging ) - Dog feces in guest pathway to lake - Unsafe electrical wiring ( numerous code violations ) - Very few basic ammentities provided This was a very unpleasant stay for our family of four. Couldn't wait to depart. Good luck on getting a response from owner if you have issues. Also, first thing guest see if they need to knock on landlord's door is a sign stating "No Refunds or Exchanges". Not a "cozy" place. Owners are interested only in taking your money and renting substandard property to unsuspecting guests. If you have standards and/or are claustrophobic, this isn't the place for you. Be prepared for swarms of insects as well. Didn't bother me too much but wife & daughter stayed inside most of the time because of them.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Sorry to hear of your unpleasant stay at Whitetail Family Resort. Cabins are 2 bedroom with a kitchen and living area, fully furnished. The cabin is literally 21 steps from the lake. The microwave has been replaced, now that the concern has been brought up. We use extension cords in the cabin to connect electrical items. They are no way unsafe or will cause any damage to the building or appliances. The cobwebs are on the outside of the windows and the dead insects being referred to are mayflies, as it is mayfly season in Norther Michigan, on the lake. All furniture is relatively new and still in excellent condition. The dining set is very functional and safe to use. This property is very functional, cozy, and enjoyable to experience the up north Norther Michigan living on the lake. The properties are pet friendly and we expect everyone to pick up after their own pet. We can not control the actions of others. We encourage pets and also encourage the clean up. If you need to contact the owners, we typically answer, but sometimes we have issues getting to the phone immediately, due to current business. We apologize for not getting back to you right away. We can be reached by phone call or text. We appreciate your feedback provided and hope that any future endeavors are an acceptable experience for you. We know that we provide an excellent cabin that shares the northern Michigan lake life and want to share this experience with everyone.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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