Title: Life is Better at the Lake! Over 120 ft of frontage on Houghton Lake! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Life is Better at the Lake! Over 120 ft of frontage on Houghton Lake! Vacation home in Houghton Lake ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68140000/68132800/68132744/2230b8ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68140000/68132800/68132744/e7f1d8cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68140000/68132800/68132744/w905h683x60y0-5ab3f986.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68140000/68132800/68132744/w905h683x59y0-c38d1fdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68140000/68132800/68132744/w904h683x60y0-12465b47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on Houghton Lake's South Shore, this charming lakefront cottage offers a serene retreat with 80 ft of lake frontage and picturesque views. With knotty pine interior, high-speed internet, cable TV, washer/dryer and ample sleeping space for the whole family in its four bedrooms. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Lake view ## 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. ### Life is Better at the Lake! Over 120 ft of frontage on Houghton Lake! Lakefront beauty on Houghton Lake's South Shore. Cottage is situated on 80 ft of lake frontage. The garage is immediately across the street and it has another 50 ft of lakefront and a fire pit. Knotty pine interior and views galore!! High speed internet and cable TV. Washer/Dryer. 1 king size bed, 2 full size beds, and a bunk bed (full on bottom, twin on top). In Summer, rent a boat from one of the the local marinas while you are here and tie it up to our 80 ft long dock to enjoy some extra fun in the sun on Houghton Lake. Enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets from the dock or the backyard. In Winter you may want to bring your snowmobiles as many people enjoy riding them on the frozen lake or on nearby trails. Many people enjoy the fishing on Houghton Lake which has walleye, pike, bass, and bluegill. This doesn't stop in Winter, as Houghton Lake is an active ice fishing location. So come enjoy this unpretentious, 4 bed, 1,344 square ft cottage and find out for yourself why Life is Better at the Lake ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77820000/77816100/77816100/ea21d017.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Changes in Latitude: Gather, Feast & Give Thanks – Your Cozy Lakefront Retreat Awaits! 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Please use the 4 parking spots in front of garage. Once full, please use the grass You may occasionally notice people walking past the garage to get to their boat docked over there. This is just an FYI. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Open stairway to loft. Please no unsupervised kids ### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Life Is Better At The Houghton Life is Better at the Lake! Houghton Lake Life is Better at the Lake! Private vacation home Life is Better at the Lake! Private vacation home Houghton Lake ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.30033%2C-84.72756&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fZ1CNhCQ3AmG7b4kWDRDCVL82qM=) Houghton Lake, MI #### What's nearby - Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Houghton Lake Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Snow Snake Ski and Golf - 27 min drive - 53.5 km - Au Sable River - 28 min drive - 57.9 km #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive - ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬7 min drive - ‪Mj’s Burritos - ‬5 min drive - ‪Arby's - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Life is Better at the Lake! Over 120 ft of frontage on Houghton Lake! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Life is Better at the Lake! Over 120 ft of frontage on Houghton Lake!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Life is Better at the Lake! Over 120 ft of frontage on Houghton Lake!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Life is Better at the Lake! Over 120 ft of frontage on Houghton Lake! located? > Situated in Houghton Lake, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Houghton Lake and Houghton Lake Public Library. Pineview Highlands Golf Course and Heights Marina 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 ## Life is Better at the Lake! Over 120 ft of frontage on Houghton Lake! Reviews 10 ### 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca S. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Great stay would go back! ##### Rebecca S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ## 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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