[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # North View Cabins #2 - Cozy 2Bed/1Ba Cabin with Private Deck on the Lake! Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69240000/69236300/69236275/6d9e27a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69240000/69236300/69236275/52962a39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69240000/69236300/69236275/21d27212.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69240000/69236300/69236275/048a288a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69240000/69236300/69236275/1f9ac53b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located within walking distance of shops, bars, and restaurants in a scenic lakeside setting, Owens Rd Retreat offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Enjoy direct lake access right out your front door with parking for your trailer nearby. With firewood provided to keep you cozy by the fireplace on chilly evenings or relax at home with all linens taken care of. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### North View Cabins #2 - Cozy 2Bed/1Ba Cabin with Private Deck on the Lake! NOW BOOKING SUMMER 2026! Welcome to North View Cabins on Houghton Lake! We have 3 cabins onsite; you can rent one or rent all 3 to accommodate your group. Welcome to Cabin 2, where you can experience convenient waterfront access ...at an affordable price. This cabin features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating up to 4 guests. Outside...Walk a few steps to reach the lake shore and dock. Cabin 2 features a private deck by the lake equipped with a cooler, chairs, and a table (available from Memorial weekend to Labor Day weekend). The swimming area has a sandy bottom, and your stay includes the use of paddle boards, kayaks, floats, a raft, and water toys. Cabin 2 has its own picnic table and small deck with a BBQ grill and chairs. It also has its own fire pit and complimentary firewood. Overnight mooring/anchoring available. Onsite parking can accommodate up to one small trailer and 1-2 vehicles; additional offsite trailer parking is available for larger trailers. \*Please note docks will be removed on Oct 1, 2025. Inside the cabin...The property features a living room with a large television and a fully furnished kitchen and dinette. Enjoy your morning coffee in the sunroom, where you can open all the windows to let in the cool breeze from the lake. The bathroom has a stand-up shower. The first bedroom has a queen bed and a TV, while the second bedroom has two twin "trundle" beds and a TV. Amenities include WiFi, board games, all linens (excluding beach towels), and starter coffee supplies. In the area...The trailhead is located approximately 2.2 miles away, and you can legally drive your toys there. You can easily walk to grocery stores, bars, diners, and shops. Additionally, the DNR boat launch is close by, along with parks, beaches, golf courses, and historical landmarks. Don't miss the Fall Colors on display September to October! Reds, oranges and golds reflecting off the water make a beautiful sight to see. Take a drive to a cider mill and hiking trails, then come back to enjoy a bonfire under a warm blanket. Minimum night stay may vary depending on the time of year. Please call to see if we can do less than the listed minimum nights listed. See you soon at Cabin 2!--------- Pet fee $30/night for up to 2 dogs up to 50# each. As required by Vrbo policy, this is a camera location disclosure. There are three (3) exterior cameras to monitor lawn parking areas (on the southwest corner of cabin 1, in the tree in front of cabin 1, and on the east side of cabin 3) and one exterior camera on the back of Cabin 3 to monitor the dock area on water. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 step to reach entrance - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49190000/49184800/49184797/90-b657e15a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Only 200 feet from Lake. 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Put used towels in the shower. Empty the fridge and the freezer. Turn off the air conditioning (or set the thermostat to 55 degrees). If the outdoor temperature is in single digits, leave the faucets on a drip from both hot/cold sides to prevent pipes from freezing. Turn off lights. Close and lock all exterior doors and windows. Place garbage into bags and throw it into the green bins along the street in front of Cabin 1. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: Pet fee $75 per stay. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Houghton With Direct Access Houghton Lake Cabin with direct access Houghton Lake Cabin With Direct Lake Access View ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.29965,-84.70911&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BclmG%7Cv_dO%3FU%3FW%3FS%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40UBU%40S%40UBUBSBUBUBSDSBUDUDQBSDUDSFSDSFSDSFQFSFQFQFQHQFSHQFOHQHQHOHOHQHMJQHMJOJOJMHMJOJMLMJKJMJKLKJKLKLKLIJKLILILILILGNILGLGLGNELGNELENENELCNELCNCNCNALCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLHLFLHLHLHLHLJLHJJLJLJJJLJJLJJJLJLJNJLJLJNHNJLHPHLHPJNHNHPFPHNFPHRFPFPHPFPFRDRFPDRFRDRDRDTDRDPBTDTBRBRBTBTBRBTBT%40R%40T%40TBT%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%40R%3FV%3FT%3FR%3FVAR%3FTAVAR%3FTCTATATARCTCTCRCTCTCRCRETCTERERERERERGRERGPERGRGPIPGPGRIPGPINGPIPINKPINININKNILKNKNKJKNKLKLKJKLMJKJMJMJKJMJMHMHMHMHMHMFMHOFMFMFMDOFMDODMDODOBMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEMCOEOEMEOEMGOEMGMGMGOIMGMIMGMKMIKIMKMKMKKIMMKKKKKMMMKMKOIKKOKOKMIOKOIOIOIQIOIQIQGOIQGQISGQGQGQGSGQESGSESGSESESCSESEUCUESCSCUCUCSCUAUASCUAUAUAUAS%3FWAU%3FS%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AHaYvFH_3tbf8pICwwYH8vBC2aU=) Houghton Lake, MI #### What's nearby - Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Houghton Lake Public Library - 3 min drive - 2.9 km - Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.3 km - White Deer Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.4 km - Roscommon Township Hall - 12 min drive - 11.6 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 84 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk - ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬8 min drive - ‪Frog Tiki bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Mj’s Burritos - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is North View Cabins #2 - Cozy 2Bed/1Ba Cabin with Private Deck on the Lake! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at North View Cabins #2 - Cozy 2Bed/1Ba Cabin with Private Deck on the Lake!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at North View Cabins #2 - Cozy 2Bed/1Ba Cabin with Private Deck on the Lake!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is North View Cabins #2 - Cozy 2Bed/1Ba Cabin with Private Deck on the Lake! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Houghton Lake and Houghton Lake Public Library. Pineview Highlands Golf Course and White Deer Country Club are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## North View Cabins #2 - Cozy 2Bed/1Ba Cabin with Private Deck on the Lake! Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 38 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### James P. Jun 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect R&R Sarah was easy to deal with, very prompt with communication, prime location right by the lake. Would 100% recommend and will be back! ##### James P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wanda K. Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and quiet It was very neat, clean. We didnt eat in. Just coffee in morning. Three seniors lady enjoying the cottage. The little porch was so cute. Good place to read. Really a nice get away. ##### Wanda K. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom C. Nov 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### our trip it was great and close to everything we wanted to do. ##### Tom C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krysten H. Oct 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Beautiful area, great cabin to just stay in with friends and relax. ##### Krysten H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark R. Jan 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ice Fishing My family and I enjoyed staying here at this place which is conveniently located by the lake shore. This made lake access very nice so that we could ice fish on the lake. I would consider another stay by maybe in the future! ##### Mark R. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori J. Aug 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice weekend cottage Great location, steps from Houghton Lake. Pet friendly was a plus! ##### Lori J. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David D. Jan 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tip up town Very nice Florida room was an added benefit for snowy gear . Would of liked a coffee maker that was a full pot, but very nice that kireig coffe was made available. Close to all activities . Very comfortable furniture. ##### David D. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa B. Oct 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beauty and Relaxation What a great week at a great place! The house was very clean and comfortable. The host was very prompt in answering and questions and had someone right there for any issues that arose. The 3-seasons room was a joy to sit in. A+ property and host. You will love staying here! ##### Lisa B. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Der Rotwild J. Jan 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation We stayed at this cabin for 10 days, it was perfect. Great clean cabin with plenty to do in the area. The host was wonderful and took great care to make sure that we had all of what we needed to make it enjoyable. ##### Der Rotwild J. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura W. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Houghton Lake getaway Easy to get to right in town. Good parking for truck, boat and car. Owner Dave went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed. Will definitely be back if we are able next year. ##### Laura W. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason L. Feb 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Cottage This place was great! Right on the water and perfect for our small group of guys hitting the lake for some ice fishing. David was awesome to work and we enjoyed our stay. ##### Jason L. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott S. Jul 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage It was perfect and the location was perfect. The owner was very friendly and provided anything that we needed and was very helpful! We would definitely stay again! What a great spot for a vacation! ##### Scott S. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith C. Jun 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Grandparents getaway Enjoyed time with our oldest granddaughters. Spent time at the beach! ##### Keith C. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Ronald H., Bay City Aug 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay We relaxed enjoying mostly pleasant weather. The right size cabin for my 2 daughters and myself. Thank you ##### Ronald H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tricky vickie Aug 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant Weather not so good but the stay was awesome very cozy in the cabin . Would definitely come and stay again .Enjoyed it very much . ##### tricky vickie Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura H. Oct 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Quiet Refresher Weather was not as we hoped for relaxing outside but inside was nice and cozy!! ##### Laura H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Tamara H. Jun 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bachelorette group The unit was much bigger than expected and perfect for our girls/ women weekend. Dave was very responsive to any need that we had. ##### Tamara H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### lance n. Sep 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### don,t. we are in our 80s and it was in no way set up for us. mis leading information such as "beach access", there was no beach. Information did not give specifics,no instructions for TV, Heat, Grill was not suitable for cooking.Twin beds, was a TRUNDLE, not for everyone. ##### lance n. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Brian J., Twin Lake Aug 3, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Understand the situation Overall was a great experience after communicating with David and getting issues resolved.. He’s a newer Vrbo owner (5-21) so gave him some pointers for the future.. Anything wrong he made it right and very upstanding owner.. Wouldcstay again in the future.. ##### Brian J. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia M. Jul 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake Getaway My fiancé loved the proximity to dirt biking trails! Was able to ride the bike directly to the trailhead. We both enjoyed the raft out in the water as well as the paddle boards and kayaks. Neighbors were nice as well. Communication with Dave was prompt and he was able to answer all of my questions prior and during our stay. The water was amazingly clear with a sandy bottom and no weeds! Bedroom was always a little warm at night even with the fan and AC running. Perhaps another AC unit would help. Other than that, the house met all of our expectations and we would love to stay again next summer! ##### Julia M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Cyndi M. Oct 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location #### Average at best Cabin was decent but lacked expected amenities. Amenities like soap (went thru 4 liquid soap bottle as every one of them was basically empty), Kleenex (partial box but no back up to replace when empty, two trash bags, no coffee maker just a Keurig which only had two pods. Furnace would not operate, trash cage that was supposed to be at street was not. There is no beach access, there is access to the lake tho. Worst was the musty smell that permeated the bathroom. Did not get access code for cottage, messaged owner then has to contact VRBO a help to get owners phone number. Once we called him he was super friendly and gave us access code. The cottage is basically cute and view to lake beautiful but it really could use some basic updates to make it outstanding. ##### Cyndi M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### nKYHRoU70PCxYWk0unhY4IPiKRUA3qOdM7ixggHa/XYYHs+McUJU6OBwi8dIAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqG H. Jun 29, 2024 Liked: Location Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### HOUGHTON LAKE First of all Dave the owner did not give me the door code until I contacted him the day before arrival. The amenities listed a hot tub but none was there. Interior pictures misleading. no regular coffee pot, the tiny shower, barely big enough for a child was not pictured. Did I mention that the toilet paper holder was three feet above the floor and a foot behind my left ear. The living room had couch and love seat and an arm chair. Two lazy boys on the porch should be in the living room and the love seat on the porch. Watching tv in a lazy boy is way more comfortable. The hot water stunk like rotten eggs. The BBQ grill had not been cleaned in a very long time. The beach was littered with a dead fish and mounds of seaweed. ##### nKYHRoU70PCxYWk0unhY4IPiKRUA3qOdM7ixggHa/XYYHs+McUJU6OBwi8dIAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqG H. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jennifer L. Sep 17, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Do not stay in cabin 2 We had many issues with our stay here, and although we tried to address them with the owner before we posted this review, his responses were vague and he made it sound like he would give us a free stay to make up for it. When we asked him to clarify, he accused us of extortion and contacted Vrbo to try and have this review removed. Hopefully you are reading this! Here are 8 reasons not to rent here: 1. He didn’t know we were coming that day so we didn’t have the code when we arrived. It did not take long to get, but it did not seem like the place was truly ready for us. He just happened to be vacationing there himself too. 2. Any time we went down to the lake, his dogs barked loudly and often. We realize he tried pulling them back to stop them from barking, but eventually it made it so we didn’t want to go down to the lake. It was not enjoyable. 3. His family parked their vehicles in places where they obstructed the view of the lake from our cabin. 4. Even if we tried to ignore the dogs and went down to the lake, the beach was a disgusting mess. Not suitable for children or pets. We didn’t mind that it wasn’t bright and sunny, but we wanted our kids to be able to play in the sand and that wasn’t an option. 5. The floors under the beds were absolutely filthy. We had to block our dog and keep our kids from going under there. It felt like the whole place was disgusting as a result. Probably a decade or more of neglect. 6. There was no hot water on our last day. \*We left a day early, by the way. 7. Throughout the day his children would walk between our car and cabin, a narrow gap which would often put them face to face with us in the screened-in porch. His whole family walked around like they own the place, (which, of course, they do). In addition to that lack of privacy, there were no blinds in the windows. 8. Overall, We feel that having anyone stay on the property while he and his family are vacationing there is inappropriate and awkward. No offense to them, but we wanted to go on a trip with our family, not his. ##### Jennifer L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia C. Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Retreat The beach decor and coziness of cottage was a pleasant surprise. Love the lake access and friendly atmosphere. Would definitely recomend. ##### Claudia C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan F. May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Houghton Lake Fishing Trip The cabin was very nice and exactly as described. Location couldn’t have been better we were close to restaurants and groceries and even though the weather kept us off Houghton Lake there were other lakes close by that we were able to fish. Would highly recommend both this cabin and the area itself. ##### Alan F. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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