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Large Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!

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A single-story mobile home with a 'DEER' sign on the door, a small front yard with a doormat, and a satellite dish on the roof.
A beachside patio with a table and chairs, a covered umbrella, and a view of the water.
A grassy area with a small building, a path, and a view of the water.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a round dining table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a sink.
A cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a kitchenette, a patterned sofa, and a patterned armchair.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to 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, Hartwick Pines State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

2 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the 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 Large Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY! pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Large Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY! on 30 Nov 2026 start from NZ$469, 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 Large Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY! 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

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 15 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Place

Cabins are clean with an amazing up north feel and view. Highly recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It was perfect!

Nice clean cabin and great owners.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place! Very clean and comfortable! Perfect location right on the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Host was very friendly, great little spot on the lake! We will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2024
Thank you for staying with us! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Icefishing

The stay was great .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2025
Thank you for staying with us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great place to stay on houghton lake!

We had a great week at whitetail resort, have been going for years. The cabins were clean & had everything we needed. Communication with property management & owner was prompt & thorough. Looking forward to our next stay there!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very nice property!

We stayed in Deer cabin very roomy, everything you need. Beach and property is beautiful, 4/5 stars given because there was no Wifi or TV for entire stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

The cabin was nice and clean. Lots of space. I highly recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2024
Thank you for staying with us! I will share your comment with our cleaing staff who will greatly appreciate the kudos, because they really do ROCK!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Good except for the bathroom. Needs some work and

Property and lake were good
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Houghton Lake cabin

Cabin was nice. Bedding and furniture were very comfortable. Host communicated check in and check out instructions clearly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Thank you for staying with us! Glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to have you back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving

They are very nice owners to work with. We had a holiday dinner and family staying at their cabin. They let us check in early so family could be in time for the "before dinner" festivities. Thank you Tom and Lynette.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Winter Fedt

Close To Houghton Lake close to Angelos Party Store. Deer Cabin has plenty of room for 6 to 8 guest.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Was not at all what the picture’s looked like, way over priced. Walked in and walked right back out. Would not give back a refund, Not even half, Stay away from here, there are far better places for the money they are asking for a one night stay, with no air and a bathroom that hasn’t been updated since 1990… If they would have worked with me, just gave me my money back sent me on my way,I would not have ever left this review…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nightmare stay

We found bed bugs in the bed the night we arrived. We had to leave the next morning, back home to clean every single piece of clothing we had taken with us. We slept on a sofa, each worrying about bed bugs in the sofa. We put everything in a plastic trash bag and sealed it to sanitize at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2025
We totally and competely appologize for this. We had them exterminated professionally, 2 days later. There should be no more issues. We felt terrible that your stay was ruined and the extra work it caused you! We did refund you 100% of your charges and hope that things are ok for you now. We appreciated you letting us know, so we could immediate get thos taken care of.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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