Title: Family-Friendly Cottage on the 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 # Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake Vacation home in Houghton Lake with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100840000/100834100/100834033/70c7d0a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100840000/100834100/100834033/580853a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100840000/100834100/100834033/74ecf268.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100840000/100834100/100834033/ef75b016.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100840000/100834100/100834033/d0e1a939.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Houghton Lake Cottage offers a serene lakeside escape with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and free WiFi. Take advantage of the spacious backyard's private deck to unwind after exploring Roscommon State Forest or boating on Houghton Lake. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake Bring your friends and family to this lakeside vacation rental, ideal for outdoor fun! Hike through Roscommon State Forest, hit the links at Pineview Highlands Golf Course, take a day trip to Traverse City, or spend all day boating on Houghton Lake. You can also make the trek to either North or South Higgins Lake State Park, both about 15 miles away! With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, free WiFi, and a private deck in a spacious backyard, this cottage has everything you'll need for a relaxing getaway. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78360000/78359100/78359098/024ee41e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Cottage with dock Houghton Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=78359098&PinnedHotelID=78359098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66250000/66244700/66244645/w1191h2208x0y0-461c2ac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Lakefront House on Houghton Lake - 3 Beds, 3 Baths Prudenville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=66244645&PinnedHotelID=66244645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115330000/115323000/115322925/1a427a78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grandview on East Bay Denton Township - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=115322925&PinnedHotelID=115322925&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106720000/106717800/106717774/d6aef2ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enjoy views of beautiful Houghton Lake in charming LARGE home that sleeps 10. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.316986,-84.76399&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gpomG%7CmjdO%3FU%3FU%3FU%40S%40W%3FS%40U%40W%40SBU%40UBSBU%40UBSBUDUBSBSDUDSBUFQDSDSDSFSFSDQFSFQFQHSFSFOHQFQHQHOHOHQHOJQHMJOHMJOJOJMJMHMLMJMJKLMJKLKJILKLKLIJILKLGLINILGLILGNELGNELGLENCNELENENALENANCNANCL%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FNBN%40NBN%40LDNBNBLDNDLBNFLDNDLFLDNFLHLFLHNHLFJJLHLHLJJJLHLJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLJLJNJNHLJNHLJPHNHPHNHNFPHPHPFPFPHRFPFPFRDPFRDRFRDRDRDRDRDRBTDRBRDTBT%40RBTBTBR%40T%40TBR%40V%40T%3FR%40V%3FR%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTAT%3FTARAVCTARATCTCRCTATCRETCRETCRERERETERERGRERGPERGRGPGPIPGPGPIPIRGNINIPINIPKNINKLINKLKNKLKNKJKLKLKJMLKJMJMJKJMHMHMJKHMHOFMHMFMHOFMFMFODMDODMDODMBOBODMBO%40OBOBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOCOCOAMCOCOEMCOEOEMEMEOEMGOGMGMIMGOIMGMIMIKKMIMIMKKKMKKKMMKKKMMMIKKMKOKOKMIOKMIOKOIQIOIQIOIOGSIQGOGQISGQGQGSESGQGSESESESGSCUESESCUCSEUCSCUAUCSCUAUCSAUAWAS%3FUAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=66rXIF5M3PPK1AMgvhlsQcRXGXA=) Houghton Lake, MI #### What's nearby - Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Heights Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Brian's Lakeside Marina - 3 min drive - 2.9 km - Au Sable River - 25 min drive - 52.5 km - Snow Snake Ski and Golf - 26 min drive - 51.7 km #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive - ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mj’s Burritos - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake located? > Situated in Houghton Lake, this vacation home is steps from Heights Marina and Houghton Lake. 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