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NEW! Lake House w/ A/C & Huge Deck! PET FRIENDLY!
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 8 111.5 sq m
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Houghton Lake, MI
- Houghton Lake1 min walk
- Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area3 min walk
- Roscommon Township Hall6 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
NEW! Lake House w/ A/C & Huge Deck! PET FRIENDLY!
The Lake House has an incredible view of the grounds and the lake. It features 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a full kitchen with stove, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, Keurig AND a drip coffee maker and enough cooking utensils, dishes and flatware to prepare meals for everyone. There is a large dining table and a large sectional couch with an armchair for you to relax in too.
We are a pet friendly resort, so please bring your furry friends along! Please note, there is a fee for pets, please record this at the time of booking.
One bedroom hosts a Queen Size Bed and the other TWO bunkbeds with twin over Full.
1 GB of WiFi works all the way to the end of the dock, and there’s also Roku Television with Spectrum.
This home has recently been redone! And your stay will include towels and linens for the beds too!
Outside there is a picnic table, Weber Charcoal Grill, and a couple of chairs.
Shared amenities are the beach, dock, fire pit, kayaks, tetherball, shuffleboard, and a fish cleaning station. There is plenty of private parking right across the street for your vehicles and trailers.
The Houghton Lake area almost has too many things to mention. We are walking distance to the copper gazebo where the birdwatching and fishing are incredible. Swimming, boating (several places to rent pontoons, or we have some small fishing boats to rent too), waterskiing, GOLF (many great courses in the immediate area), fishing, hiking, ORV’s are for rent right down the street (snowmobiles too), geocaching (one of the largest in the state), shopping, eating, kayaking, color tours, cross country skiing, sledding, and many, many more things to do here.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Shared Dock | Boat Rentals Available | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | 1,200 Sq Ft
Treat the family to a lovely lakeside vacation at this well-appointed Houghton Lake home!
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin/Full Bunk Beds
SHARED AMENITIES: Fish cleaning station (take remains to dumpster), boat dock, beach access, kayaks, splash boards, swing set, shuffleboard, tetherball, fire pit (wood not provided), horseshoes, fish cleaning station
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ Roku & Spectrum cable, board games, dining area, fireplace, sectional sofa
OUTDOOR LIVING: Private deck, charcoal grill (charcoal not provided), outdoor seating & dining area, 2 beach chairs
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, coffee maker, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi (high-speed 1GB, reaches dock), central heating & air conditioning, hair dryer, toilet paper, trash bags & paper towels
FAQ: 5 external security cameras (facing out), linens/towels not provided, 3 steps required for access, single-story home, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Community parking lot (2 vehicles), RV/trailer parking available across the street
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: There are 7 additional properties available on-site, each with separate nightly rates. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please book them individually online:-)
-- THE LOCATION --
HOUGHTON LAKE (on-site): Boating, fishing, tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, Houghton Lake Marina & Power (2.4 miles), Houghton Lake State Forest Park (3.6 miles), Lakeland Recreation (4.5 miles)
WINTER ACTIVITIES: Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Cross Country Ski Headquarters (14.0 miles), Skyline Ski Resort - downhill skiing (16.4 miles), Snow Snake Ski & Golf (29.9 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Trestle Park (10.8 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (27.2 miles), Mason Tract Pathway (29.5 miles), Ogemaw Nature Park (32.5 miles), Traverse City State Forest ORV Trailhead (48.5 miles)
FESTIVALS: Tip-Up Town Ice-Fishing Festival - Houghton Lake (4.8 miles), National Cherry Festival (64.7 miles)
NEARBY HOTSPOTS: Pineview Highlands Gold (golf course, 6.7 miles), Pines Theatre (6.8 miles), Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf (11.7 miles), Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery (19.6 miles)
LOCAL SHOPPING: Journeys Unique Boutique (4.1 miles), Just Around the Corner (4.3 miles), Knitty Gritty Treasures (6.0 miles), Attic Treasures (6.8 miles), Rockin Chair Gift Shop Inc (7.6 miles), Arnies Arts and Crafts (7.7 miles), Morning Glory Mercantile (10.1 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (61.1 miles)
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly with a $25/pet/night fee
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 5 external security cameras. These cameras are outward-facing and do not look into any interior spaces. Camera 1 is located in the parking lot, camera 2 is located in the parking lot across the street, camera 3 is located on the front of the lodge facing the road, camera 4 faces the yard, and camera 5 faces the beach and dock. All cameras actively record video and audio when motion is detected and will be turned on during your stay
- NOTE: Linens, towels, and pillows are provided at the property. It is recommended that you bring a few more for an extended stay. :-) Also, please bring your own beach towels, they are not provided.
-NOTE: If you bring your pets, please clean up after them. Please help control the noise of your pets, to not disrupt the other guests.
-NOTE: For safety reasons, please make sure you include the correct amount of people and pets per cabin/house when making the reservation.
We are a pet friendly resort, so please bring your furry friends along! Please note, there is a fee for pets, please record this at the time of booking.
One bedroom hosts a Queen Size Bed and the other TWO bunkbeds with twin over Full.
1 GB of WiFi works all the way to the end of the dock, and there’s also Roku Television with Spectrum.
This home has recently been redone! And your stay will include towels and linens for the beds too!
Outside there is a picnic table, Weber Charcoal Grill, and a couple of chairs.
Shared amenities are the beach, dock, fire pit, kayaks, tetherball, shuffleboard, and a fish cleaning station. There is plenty of private parking right across the street for your vehicles and trailers.
The Houghton Lake area almost has too many things to mention. We are walking distance to the copper gazebo where the birdwatching and fishing are incredible. Swimming, boating (several places to rent pontoons, or we have some small fishing boats to rent too), waterskiing, GOLF (many great courses in the immediate area), fishing, hiking, ORV’s are for rent right down the street (snowmobiles too), geocaching (one of the largest in the state), shopping, eating, kayaking, color tours, cross country skiing, sledding, and many, many more things to do here.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Shared Dock | Boat Rentals Available | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | 1,200 Sq Ft
Treat the family to a lovely lakeside vacation at this well-appointed Houghton Lake home!
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin/Full Bunk Beds
SHARED AMENITIES: Fish cleaning station (take remains to dumpster), boat dock, beach access, kayaks, splash boards, swing set, shuffleboard, tetherball, fire pit (wood not provided), horseshoes, fish cleaning station
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ Roku & Spectrum cable, board games, dining area, fireplace, sectional sofa
OUTDOOR LIVING: Private deck, charcoal grill (charcoal not provided), outdoor seating & dining area, 2 beach chairs
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, coffee maker, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi (high-speed 1GB, reaches dock), central heating & air conditioning, hair dryer, toilet paper, trash bags & paper towels
FAQ: 5 external security cameras (facing out), linens/towels not provided, 3 steps required for access, single-story home, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Community parking lot (2 vehicles), RV/trailer parking available across the street
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: There are 7 additional properties available on-site, each with separate nightly rates. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please book them individually online:-)
-- THE LOCATION --
HOUGHTON LAKE (on-site): Boating, fishing, tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, Houghton Lake Marina & Power (2.4 miles), Houghton Lake State Forest Park (3.6 miles), Lakeland Recreation (4.5 miles)
WINTER ACTIVITIES: Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Cross Country Ski Headquarters (14.0 miles), Skyline Ski Resort - downhill skiing (16.4 miles), Snow Snake Ski & Golf (29.9 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Trestle Park (10.8 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (27.2 miles), Mason Tract Pathway (29.5 miles), Ogemaw Nature Park (32.5 miles), Traverse City State Forest ORV Trailhead (48.5 miles)
FESTIVALS: Tip-Up Town Ice-Fishing Festival - Houghton Lake (4.8 miles), National Cherry Festival (64.7 miles)
NEARBY HOTSPOTS: Pineview Highlands Gold (golf course, 6.7 miles), Pines Theatre (6.8 miles), Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf (11.7 miles), Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery (19.6 miles)
LOCAL SHOPPING: Journeys Unique Boutique (4.1 miles), Just Around the Corner (4.3 miles), Knitty Gritty Treasures (6.0 miles), Attic Treasures (6.8 miles), Rockin Chair Gift Shop Inc (7.6 miles), Arnies Arts and Crafts (7.7 miles), Morning Glory Mercantile (10.1 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (61.1 miles)
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly with a $25/pet/night fee
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 5 external security cameras. These cameras are outward-facing and do not look into any interior spaces. Camera 1 is located in the parking lot, camera 2 is located in the parking lot across the street, camera 3 is located on the front of the lodge facing the road, camera 4 faces the yard, and camera 5 faces the beach and dock. All cameras actively record video and audio when motion is detected and will be turned on during your stay
- NOTE: Linens, towels, and pillows are provided at the property. It is recommended that you bring a few more for an extended stay. :-) Also, please bring your own beach towels, they are not provided.
-NOTE: If you bring your pets, please clean up after them. Please help control the noise of your pets, to not disrupt the other guests.
-NOTE: For safety reasons, please make sure you include the correct amount of people and pets per cabin/house when making the reservation.
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About the area
Houghton Lake
Located in Houghton Lake, this holiday home 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 ice skating and sledging.

Houghton Lake, MI
What's nearby
- Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Houghton Lake Marina - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
- Roscommon Township Hall - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
- South Higgins Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 19.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Little Boots Country Diner - 8 min drive
- MJ's Eatery - 6 min drive
- The backdoor saloon - 9 min drive
- Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge - 20 min drive
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Check-in
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Communication
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10/10 Excellent
Jayne W.
25 August 2025
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10/10 Excellent
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25 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
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2 August 2024
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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Anthony B.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
Anthony B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
erick n.
4 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good experience
erick n.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina D.
17 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach house
Sabrina D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Trevor L.
5 January 2024
Great place to stay!
Trevor L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Julie R.
20 July 2023
Wonderful place to stay!
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10/10 Excellent
Phil & Anita S.
9 August 2023
Very nice house, great week
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10/10 Excellent
Nancy L.
29 July 2023
Awesome, everything you need they had for you.
Nancy L.
8/10 Good
Lindsay D.
10 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Lindsay D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tim E.
20 March 2025
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About the host
Your host

The Smolinski family fell in love with the Whitetail Family Resort as soon as we saw it. The lake is incredible, peaceful and serene especially in North Bay where it is located. We bought the resort in 2021 with the goal of having a place that would give guests a place to make memories with their family and friends and hopefully bring a smile to their faces that will last a lifetime…just like the stories we’ve heard from guests that have been coming back year after year after year for decades.
It is formerly Morris’ Northernaire Resort in the 50’s where they used to raise bear cubs right here on the resort for guests to play with. It is amazing hearing the stories from past guests that have enjoyed staying here.
It is formerly Morris’ Northernaire Resort in the 50’s where they used to raise bear cubs right here on the resort for guests to play with. It is amazing hearing the stories from past guests that have enjoyed staying here.
Why they chose this property
-- THE LOCATION --
HOUGHTON LAKE (on-site): Boating, fishing, tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, Houghton Lake Marina & Power (2.4 miles), Houghton Lake State Forest Park (3.6 miles), Lakeland Recreation (4.5 miles)
SNOW-COVERED SLOPES: Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Cross Country Ski Headquarters (14.0 miles), Skyline Ski Resort - downhill skiing (16.4 miles), Snow Snake Ski & Golf (29.9 miles)
LET’S GO OUTSIDE: Trestle Park (10.8 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (27.2 miles), Mason Tract Pathway (29.5 miles), Ogemaw Nature Park (32.5 miles), Traverse City State Forest ORV Trailhead (48.5 miles)
FESTIVAL LIFE: Tip-Up Town Ice-Fishing Festival - Houghton Lake (4.8 miles), National Cherry Festival (64.7 miles)
AROUND TOWN: Pineview Highlands Gold (golf course, 6.7 miles), Pines Theatre (6.8 miles), Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf (11.7 miles), Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery (19.6 miles)
DO SOME SHOPPING: Journeys Unique Boutique (4.1 miles), Just Around the Corner (4.3 miles), Knitty Gritty Treasures (6.0 miles), Attic Treasures (6.8 miles), Rockin Chair Gift Shop Inc (7.6 miles), Arnies Arts and Crafts (7.7 miles), Morning Glory Mercantile (10.1 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (61.1 miles)
HOUGHTON LAKE (on-site): Boating, fishing, tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, Houghton Lake Marina & Power (2.4 miles), Houghton Lake State Forest Park (3.6 miles), Lakeland Recreation (4.5 miles)
SNOW-COVERED SLOPES: Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Cross Country Ski Headquarters (14.0 miles), Skyline Ski Resort - downhill skiing (16.4 miles), Snow Snake Ski & Golf (29.9 miles)
LET’S GO OUTSIDE: Trestle Park (10.8 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (27.2 miles), Mason Tract Pathway (29.5 miles), Ogemaw Nature Park (32.5 miles), Traverse City State Forest ORV Trailhead (48.5 miles)
FESTIVAL LIFE: Tip-Up Town Ice-Fishing Festival - Houghton Lake (4.8 miles), National Cherry Festival (64.7 miles)
AROUND TOWN: Pineview Highlands Gold (golf course, 6.7 miles), Pines Theatre (6.8 miles), Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf (11.7 miles), Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery (19.6 miles)
DO SOME SHOPPING: Journeys Unique Boutique (4.1 miles), Just Around the Corner (4.3 miles), Knitty Gritty Treasures (6.0 miles), Attic Treasures (6.8 miles), Rockin Chair Gift Shop Inc (7.6 miles), Arnies Arts and Crafts (7.7 miles), Morning Glory Mercantile (10.1 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (61.1 miles)
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