Title: Steps to Water + Boating: Houghton Lake Retreat - 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 # Steps to Water + Boating: Houghton Lake Retreat Cottage in Houghton Lake with kitchen and patio ![Cottage (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119320000/119317100/119317070/aafc3b5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119320000/119317100/119317070/2e793ac8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119320000/119317100/119317070/a367fd0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119320000/119317100/119317070/ee7cd18d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119320000/119317100/119317070/1268a29e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Steps to Water + Boating: Houghton Lake Retreat provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home Sleeps 2495 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Parking included - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Steps to Water + Boating: Houghton Lake Retreat Cottage in Houghton Lake with kitchen and patio This smoke-free cottage features barbecue grills, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage features a patio and a TV, plus a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. Amenities also include a ceiling fan and a shower. Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer ceiling fans. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Oven - Paper towels - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan ### 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 ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/563400/563341/3beb8392.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront Hotel Houghton Lake - On private beach - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 1,045 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=563341&PinnedHotelID=563341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (0 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119320000/119317100/119317073/ded0aa82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Steps to Water: Houghton Lake Cottage! 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> Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Steps to Water + Boating: Houghton Lake Retreat? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Steps to Water + Boating: Houghton Lake Retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Steps to Water + Boating: Houghton Lake Retreat located? > Situated in Houghton Lake, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Pineview Highlands Golf Course and Houghton Lake. Houghton Lake Public Library 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