Title: Quaint 2-bedroom cottage in Houghton Lake - quick walk to lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Quaint 2-bedroom cottage in Houghton Lake - quick walk to lake Vacation home in Houghton Lake ## Photo gallery for Quaint 2-bedroom cottage in Houghton Lake - quick walk to lake ![Dining - Quaint 2-bedroom cottage in Houghton Lake - quick walk to lake (Houghton Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121220000/121219400/121219364/785a0b5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Quaint 2-bedroom cottage in Houghton Lake - quick walk to lake (Houghton Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121220000/121219400/121219364/ab3f0460.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop - Quaint 2-bedroom cottage in Houghton Lake - quick walk to lake (Houghton Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121220000/121219400/121219364/d1b47fcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Quaint 2-bedroom cottage in Houghton Lake - quick walk to lake (Houghton Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121220000/121219400/121219364/a92364fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Quaint 2-bedroom cottage in Houghton Lake - quick walk to lake (Houghton Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121220000/121219400/121219364/b6f52b9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Quaint 2-bedroom cottage in Houghton Lake - quick walk to lake provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Quaint 2-bedroom cottage in Houghton Lake - quick walk to lake Welcome to a family-friendly cottage just a short walk to the shores of Houghton Lake, The lovely property features 1 queen bed, 2 bunk beds, and 2 trundle beds, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. With amenities like outdoor space, a firepit, large sectional and eat-in kitchen, you'll feel right at home. With a washer and dryer and full bathroom, the cottage also includes helpful extras like a hair dryer, fully stocked kitchen, and the ability to make a pot of coffee or use a coffee pod for added convenience. This is a single-story home. Higgins Lake and the AuSable River are also just short drives away. There are wonderful hiking trails and beautiful parks and beaches in teh area as well as over 200 miles of ORV trails. About the cottage: located on the east side of Houghton Lake, the road the cottage is on ends at the shore of Houghton Lake, Michigan's largest inland lake. A community dock is available at the public road end access to help with entering and exiting the lake. The 2-bedroom 1-bath cottage is an ideal stay to enjoy the four seasons of fun offered in the area and just a short stop from area lakes, rivers and ORV trails. The driveway is long enough to accommodate a trailer or more than one car, but the driveway is just wide enough to accommodate one vehicle width. Behind the house, you will find a great firepit area. In the shed on the back of the garage, you will find camping chairs, firewood and other items to help take advantage of the outdoor area. The living room TV is a smart/Rodu TV, so you can sign in to your favorite streaming service with your personal log ins. The dining area comfortably sits 8\. The aqua Smeg refrigerator and toaster are the standout items in the fully-stocked kitchen. Discrete cabinet labels make items easy to find. Some spices are available for use, but you should plan on bringing anything you absolutely need for your meal preparation. You will find a mixer, grill, various mixing bowls, pans and baking pans as well as enough plates, bowls and utensils for everyone including child-sized dishes. There are a variety of games available as well. This is the owner's vacation home that they make available for seasonal rental when they aren't using it. Primary bedroom: Located just off the kitchen and across from the bathroom Queen bed with linens Lots of room to store clothes in closet or dresser. Luggage rack in closet Nightstand Bunkroom: Located at rear of home Includes two bunkbeds with trundle, so sleeping for six. Beds all have linen and pillows Exterior door in room Entryway Vacuum, broom and mop in closet Dresser behind door for small items Place to hang various coats and other items Plenty of room for discarded shoes Kitchen small appliances include Smeg toaster, coffee pot that makes a pot or a single cup (pods), electric hand mixer, eletric skillet, Nutribullet, basic pots and pans, baking sheets, and more. Fire extinguisher No dishwasher - dish drainer for counter top provided Oven mitts, dishrags, etc Limited paper towel - be sure to bring your own Living room Large sectional couch, end tables, and smart TV Fireplace does NOT work - do not use Board games Bathroom Tub and shower combo Towel warmer Washer and Dryer Towels Hair Dryer First Aid Kit You will need to bring your preferred shampoo/conditioner You will need to bring toilet paper. Outside area: Firepit (some wood may be in shed behind garage) Propane grill Guests may need to provide their own wood/propane to use Things to Do in Area: Spring/Summer/Fall: swimming and fishing Brink your kayak, boat or ORV Make S'mores around the firepit Winter: Tip Up Town festival in January Snowmobile and ORV trails Cross country skiing Other: Home sits on a corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. There are neighbors nearby. Room to park 3 vehicles or two vehicles with a trailer. Guests have access to the entire home. Unattached garage is locked and not part of rented area. There is an additional $100 fee and information required for a pet. Lake: Lake access: Located at the end of the street, the lake access is a public road end. Road end lake access allows you to enter the lake for swimming, kayaking and to access boat. There is no boat mooring or boat docking, but a community dock is available in the summer to help you get on and off boats. There are several DNR boat launches nearby. Restaurants: Numerous area restaurants are available just a short drive. Coffee shops and ice cream shops are also close by. A list with addresses is available in Guest Book. Stores: Walmart is a short drive away as well as numerous party stores, gas stations and gift shops. Day Trips: There are lots of great places within an hour or two drive including Traverse City, Mission Point (great place for wine tastings), AuSable River (great fishing and canoeing), Higgins Lake South Shore Beach, Grayling, Roscommon, Mackinac Island, Petoskey, Cheboygan and more. We're happy to assist with any questions while you stay at our cottage. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67600000/67591600/67591549/42a95f05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ⭐️ Charming Waterfront Home! ⭐️ Houghton Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=67591549&PinnedHotelID=67591549&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123130000/123122200/123122103/65b47495.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Houghton Lake! 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You can leave them in the drying rack. Turn the thermostat down to 65 before leaving. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Pets are not allowed. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 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 ## About the area Houghton Lake is home to this vacation home. Lapham's Marina and The Fox Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Higgins Lake State Park and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. 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