Title: Waterfront Home with Dock, Boat Launch, and Movie Theatre Room! - 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 # Waterfront Home with Dock, Boat Launch, and Movie Theatre Room! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44430000/44423700/44423682/29f68c14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44430000/44423700/44423682/76f4d433.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44430000/44423700/44423682/8ab4e2ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44430000/44423700/44423682/871042ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44430000/44423700/44423682/w1748h1159x0y0-09bbdf1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located on Houghton Lake's West Bay, Houghton House offers a cozy retreat with an open floor plan perfect for gathering. Bring your boat and launch it from the private boat launch, then dock it in your own slip during your stay. Enjoy summer activities like fishing right off the back porch or explore nearby cross-country skiing and ORV/snowmobile trails. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Waterfront Home with Dock, Boat Launch, and Movie Theatre Room! Welcome to your next vacation rental! The "Houghton House" is located on the West Bay of popular, all sport, Houghton Lake! Stay in a cozy, ranch style, 3 bedroom home (Plus garage converted game room) with open floor plan perfect for gathering with family and friends. Our updated home gives you the up north cottage feel with the full amenities of a full time home. Bring your boat/jetski and launch it right on our private boat launch. Rental rate includes a private boat slip so you can leave your boat in the water during your stay. No more dealing with the headache at the public launch! Enjoy numerous summer and winter activities activities the area has to offer including cross county skiing and ORV/snowmobile trails only minutes away. Don't forget the amazing fishing Houghton Lake has to offer year round!!! We catch fish right off the back porch in the canal! Summer days are beginning to fill up! About the home: \*\*\*\*Kitchen \-Full size Oven/Range \-Microwave \-Full size refrigerator/freezer \-Full size dishwasher (Dishwasher detergent provided under kitchen sink) \-Keurig Coffee Maker \-Toaster \-All kitchen utensils, plates, cups, pots/pans included \*\*\*\*Living Room- \-Large smart TV \-High Speed Internet \-Couch (Sleeps 1) \-Oversized chair \*\*\*\*Movie Theatre (Garage converted Movie Theatre) \-6 recliners \-Card Table \-(2) 55" inch T.Vs. (1) 75" inch T.V \*Please note that the game room is not climate controlled (Yet!) \*\*\*Bedroom 1- (Sleeps 3) \-Bunkbed (full on bottom, twin on top) \*\*\*\*Bedroom 2- (Sleeps 2) \-Full size bed \*\*\*\*Master Bedroom- (Sleeps 2) \-Queen bed \-Private access to patio \*\*\*\*Bathroom \-Shower/Bath \-Heat Lamp \*\*\*\*Laundry room \-Washer and dryer \-Laundry detergent included Ask us about our special weekly and monthly discounts! ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Fishing nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snowmobiling nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![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=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=66244645&PinnedHotelID=66244645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111810000/111805900/111805824/1606569e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3-bedroom Lake Cottage with Dock, WiFi, & AC on enjoyable Houghton Lake Houghton Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=111805824&PinnedHotelID=111805824&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91370000/91367800/91367731/bb460e08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW! 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This includes dog waste throughout the yard. Not doing so will invite a $200 charge. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Additional pet fee will be applied- $30 per night ### 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## 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%7C44.39733%2C-84.79135&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EsQwd7SfqyOIoXVbSuS7hLZFXwg=) Houghton Lake, MI #### What's nearby - Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Houghton Lake Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Au Sable River - 18 min drive - 39.7 km - Snow Snake Ski and Golf - 27 min drive - 62.0 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 79 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Northshore Lounge - ‬6 min walk - ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Country Corner Partystore and Pizza - ‬15 min drive - ‪Old town tavern - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront Home with Dock, Boat Launch, and Movie Theatre Room! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Home with Dock, Boat Launch, and Movie Theatre Room!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Home with Dock, Boat Launch, and Movie Theatre Room!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Waterfront Home with Dock, Boat Launch, and Movie Theatre Room! located? > This family-friendly Houghton Lake vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Houghton Lake, Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area, and Houghton Lake Marina. Higgins Lake and Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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