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Houghton Lake Family Getaway w/ Fire Pit!

Houghton Lake Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | 2,100 Sq Ft

Exterior Space | Driveway Parking (6 vehicles) | Snowmobile/ATV Parking On-Site

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Highlights

Onsite parking available
Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
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Near Houghton Lake

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Swimming pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washer/dryer
Air-conditioning
Barbecue

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Houghton Lake, MI

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Houghton Lake Family Getaway w/ Fire Pit!

2 Mi to Snowmobile Trails | Waterfront Location | 2,100 Sq Ft

Four seasons of Pure Michigan fun await right outside your door at this lake house. Boasting 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, a screened porch, and an open interior with a spacious kitchen, this vacation rental is perfect for family vacations, holiday getaways, or fishing trips! Stay at home to enjoy lazy lake days and family game nights, or venture out for excitement at Tip-Up Town USA Winter Festival or Missaukee Ski Mountain.

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 4: 2 twin beds, 1 twin bunk bed, 1 sleeper sofa
- Living Room: 1 sleeper sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Furnished deck, outdoor dining
- Gas grill, lounge chairs
- Waterfront fire pit
- Spacious yard, lake access
- Private dock (may not be available at time)

INDOOR LIVING
- Screened-in porch w/ lake views
- Flat-screen TVs
- Dining table, board games
- Stone fireplace (decorative only)
- Open interior, hardwood floors
- En-suite bathroom w/ soaking tub

KITCHEN
- Gas stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave
- Drip coffee maker, toaster
- Cooking basics & spices
- Dishes & flatware

GENERAL
- Free WiFI
- Linens, towels
- Central heating & A/C, ceiling fans
- Keyless entry
- Washer & dryer
- Complimentary cleaning (stays over 2 weeks)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, 1 step required

PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)
- Snowmobile/ATV parking available

-- THE LOCATION --

- On-site access to Houghton Lake for swimming, boating, fishing, jet skiing, tubing & ice fishing
- 2-3 miles to Houghton Lake Marina & Power, HLM Boat Rentals, & Brians Lakeside Marina
- 3 miles to Houghton Lake State Forest Park
- 7 miles to DNR Boat Launch, Lakeview Park (Tip-Up Town USA Winter Festival)
- 27 miles to Missaukee Ski Mountain & 31 miles to Snow Snake Ski & Golf
- 61 miles to Cherry Capital Airport & 84 miles to MBS International Airport

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- NOTE: The Dock may not be available for seasonal weather conditions
- Guests staying longer than 2 weeks can enjoy a complimentary housekeeping visit during their stay
- The fireplace is for decorative purposes only; it is not available for guest use
- This single-story home requires 1 step for access
- The private dock may not be available at times

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9142539

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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Houghton Lake

Located in Houghton Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.

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Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Houghton Lake Marina - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
South Higgins Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 20.1 km
Au Sable River - 19 min drive - 43.2 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪The backdoor saloon - ‬10 min drive
‪MJ's Eatery - ‬7 min drive
‪Little Boots Country Diner - ‬8 min drive
‪Subway - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Houghton Lake Family Getaway w/ Fire Pit! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Houghton Lake Family Getaway w/ Fire Pit!?

As of 16 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Houghton Lake Family Getaway w/ Fire Pit! on 13 September 2026 start from NZ$910, 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.

Is Houghton Lake Family Getaway w/ Fire Pit! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Houghton Lake Family Getaway w/ Fire Pit!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Houghton Lake Family Getaway w/ Fire Pit!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Houghton Lake Family Getaway w/ Fire Pit!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Houghton Lake Family Getaway w/ Fire Pit! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Houghton Lake and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. Houghton Lake Marina is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenny W.

5 March 2026

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

Great house, had everything we needed for 8 guys on an ice fishing trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

5 February 2026

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

Everything was very nice and clean. We have stayed here 3-4 times, lots of beds and good amount of room.I'm sure we will stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

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

First annual family getaway

We had a lovely 5 night stay at Marianne’s Houghton Lake House. There were 8 adults and one 8 year old. This was the start of what I hope will be an annual family getaway tradition! The Lake House was perfect. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, utensils, and all the pots and pans you would need. We cooked all but 1 of our meals at the house! The home was so comfortable and fit all of us perfectly! We were able to go in the lake the last 2 days and had a blast! Don’t hesitate if you are looking for a large home to accommodate your group, you won’t be disappointed!!

This place was perfect for a family getaway! We had five adults and four children all under 5 years old. The owner was so communicative and helpful - she even offered a high chair and pack and play which was so appreciated! The location is wonderful and we docked our pontoon boat right outside with no issues. It was so nice to be able to just leave right from the house for a day on the water instead of having to drive to a marina. The kitchen had everything we needed to prep food and grocery/convenience stores were only a short drive away. Beds were comfortable, the only thing is to make sure you have fans going if you sleep in the back room because it can get a little stuffy--but not a big deal at all, there are plenty of fans available! The porch was a big hit with all of us as well. Overall highly recommended!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

Verified

8/10 Good

Laurie J.

21 July 2025

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

We had a wonderful week as a family staying in this home. The location was perfect being on the North end of Houghton Lake. Not as busy as South and it was perfect to dock there and relax as we rented a boat for the week. Although we thought there was a slight beach it was a slanted cement seawall. Since we had no children with us it was not an issue. The accommodations fit well with the amount of people we had with us(6). We did not need the bunk room but it would accomodate kids, not sure about adults as they were twin beds. Had an area with couchs but we did not use that. The screened in porch was nice on mornings you wanted to sit out with your coffee and store all your shoes and swim toys for the night. I usually do not enjoy writing negatives on rentals but there were a couple, although not severe. Just a little TLC needed to the place. Foremost, the kitchen was in desperate need of organization. Many open bags of flour, sugar, etc..that made me squeemish especially in view of bugs at a lake! The cupboards & pantry are in desperate need of "cleaning out". The coffee pot needed a cleaning! Couldn't find vinegar to do it. We couldn't find any Zemo filter replacements for the bugs that were an issue at dusk as they entered through the screened porch and infested the living area. Two of the beds could be an issue for someone if they do not like very hard mattresses. All in all was a great place to relax on a great lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

Verified

4/10 Poor

Sue D.

17 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not our best experience…

My extended family been going on vacation together for 7 years now. We’ve stayed in multiple locations, and have enjoyed every year. We know renting a property from someone can have its quirks. I’m a go-with-the-flow kinda guy, and don’t like to make waves. That being said, this experience was not great. The house: There isn’t a single smoke detector in the entire place. I found a smoke detector on a shelf in the laundry room, but it wasn’t functional. The mount (and only smoke detector location) was in the hallway with the wires stuffed into the wall. The kitchen completely lacked organization. The sharp knives were intermingled with other utensils in an overcrowded drawer; points and blades in all directions, resulting in a few close calls. We had to do laundry in the sink because the washer was broken, and were asked to leave the house unlocked with all of our things inside for a repairman to come twice during the week. The full bed mattress was almost unbearable. I’ve slept on firm mattresses before, but I was sore every single day. The queen bed is the exact opposite, rolling both its occupants toward the center in a sort of weird bed taco. The porch was decent, but was overcrowded with furniture, decorations, and shelves full of what can best be described as piles of garage clutter. The grill provided was completely out of propane when we tried to use it. When we inquired about being reimbursed for the tank we purchased, we were told that they “provide the grill, not the gas.” For as much as we were charged a week, that feels off. The lake: We were told by the owners that the lake was good for swimming. It’s knee deep at the end of the dock, and it struggles to get much deeper than 5 ft anywhere in the northern bay. If you like STANDING in a lake, this is the property for you…or if your kids are small and can navigate slippery stairs (the only water entry). We specifically asked if we could SWIM, and were told it was deep enough to place our lily pad in the water to jump off of. We could not. We felt misled by the owners of the property on this. They also said that it was deep enough to tie our boat up at the dock. It is not. We were forced to place sand anchors beyond the dock in “deeper” water to avoid risking the boat running aground. Again, not trying to be “Negative Nancy,” but for these reasons and a few others there aren’t room for here, we will not be returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2022

Hi Sue, the homeowners were surprised to read your review, as they are accustomed to providing 5-star experiences, and would like to clarify the following: - Guest safety is our number one priority so we've always had full functioning smoke detectors across the home and are in the process of replacing these now. - We provide a stocked kitchen for our guests but apologize if the organization didn't meet your personal preferences. - The washer unexpectedly broke the morning of your stay and we sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. It has since been replaced. - While we try to accommodate all guests' comfort, we know that mattress preference is unique to each guest and we were sorry to hear that you weren’t comfortable during your stay. - We use professional photographers so we can be sure that our images accurately reflect each property and guests can decide before booking if the decor meets their expectations. The porch is as-advertised in our listing photos. - Since propane isn’t included for guests, we don’t market it as an amenity in the listing. We're sorry if this caught you off-guard but encourage guests to thoroughly review the listing before booking to ensure that they find the perfect rental for their needs. - The lake is appropriate for swimming and for hanging out on a lily pad, as you asked. We do not condone jumping off the dock in shallow water, as this is unsafe. The lake levels went down last month so guests had to moor their boat out instead of leaving from the dock. Unfortunately, this is out of our control. Thanks for taking the time to leave your review.

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10/10 Excellent

Madeline

14 October 2022

Family fun at the lake

We have rented for years and this house is like being at home. I reported an issue with the outside lights being broke due to a storm and it was fixed within days. Some of the cabinets are in a disarray but that's expected when you have renters in weekly. We love the lake and the location. We rented on 2021, 2022 and have our reservation for 2023.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 September 2022

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

Beautiful cabin.

Great cabin for a stay on the lake. Had everything we needed and lots of space. Felt like home while you were there.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janell K.

31 May 2022

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

Beautiful Location - Great spaces

Rooms were exactly as described, exactly what we were expecting and hoping for. Owners were very available for communication - we didn't have any issues, but they were available for questions. It was great to have everything we needed at the home - linens, bathroom products, etc. Kitchen was fully stocked. Lake was beautiful, many outside items available to make our stay extra confortable.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Alestra

24 May 2022

Let me start off by saying I had a great girls trip with my friend but we were sadly disappointed with things about the house. First I’m from Texas and what attracted me to this house was the fireplace (I do not like to be cold) I thought it would be great to get cozy in front of the fireplace. In the description of the home it only states that there’s a fireplace not that it was gas or wood burning, so we brought firewood for it only to find out it’s a gas fireplace and that the gas isn’t on till December. Great disappointment! No pride was taken in the cleaning of the home, dust everywhere, small bugs in the corners of the kitchen, the kitchen floor was sticky, the dining table had leftover crumbs and something sticky on it and hair in the master shower. The check in process was easy but when she texts you the check in process she doesn’t mention that there is further instructions on the fridge for checking in. One of the big items on the list that you find on the fridge is that you have to turn on the hot water heater, I thought it had the same instructions that she texted me so I didn’t think I needed to read it. Also wasn’t thrilled with the long list of must do’s upon checking out on top of an early check out time (don’t worry though if your not out at exactly 10 because you are trying to do said list you will receive a text reminding you of the check out time). On a positive note the location is great, the kitchen is well stocked although no organization to it, communication with property manager was good, very responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2021

Hi Melissa, we take guest feedback seriously and passed your comments on to the homeowner who would like to share the following: -The fireplace does use gas, and we choose to wait until December to turn it on. At this time, we're updating our listing to remove the fireplace as an amenity. -The home was professionally cleaned just a few hours before your arrival. We have a good relationship with our cleaning team, and previous guests have highlighted how clean the home is. -We have check-in instructions on the fridge for guests to easily access. You did reach out to us about the water heater, but not until the second day of your stay. However, we are sorry for any inconvenience. -The checkout time and procedures are very common for vacation rentals. Our cleaning team waited for you to leave, which was almost an hour after the checkout time. This delays their schedule and we get charged an additional fee. We truly go above and beyond for our guests, and we are confident that future guests will have excellent stays!

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10/10 Excellent

Janet Grondin

16 October 2021

Nice place to stay and plenty of beds for a large group. It was clean, the living room, dinning room and kitchen had a nice open layout. We stayed in the middle of winter but I’m sure it’s even better in the summer being right on the lake. Andy S.

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

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Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

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Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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Kenny W.

Kenny W.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Andrew S.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Nicholas C.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Nice place, clean and pleanty of beds.

Andrew S.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Nice place with plenty of beds

Andrew S.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

First annual family getaway

Dawn S.

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

Great house

Erica M.

10/10 Excellent

Kelli L.

Tip up town volunteers

Kelli L.

10/10 Excellent

nancy f.

Family vacay 2024

nancy f.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Great weekend away