Title: Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon - 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 # Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon ![TV, fireplace, video games, foosball - Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon (Houghton Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66040000/66034900/66034829/w1280h852x0y1-a9c73b4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon (Houghton Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66040000/66034900/66034829/4b12f361.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon (Houghton Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66040000/66034900/66034829/w1279h852x1y1-f35c73a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon (Houghton Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66040000/66034900/66034829/w1280h852x0y1-a8c0c7a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon (Houghton Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66040000/66034900/66034829/w1279h853x1y0-7f868e7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the shores of Houghton Lake, Michigan, this waterfront home offers a year-round haven for family vacations. Enjoy lake and boat access through Cut River with activities like swimming, fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding in summer or sledding and snowmobiling in winter. A BBQ grill awaits after a day on the water while campfires invite s'mores making. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121798 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon Welcome to our year-round waterfront home in Houghton Lake, Michigan! Enjoy summer with beach swims, pontoon rides, kayaking, paddle boarding on the Cut River, and campfire s'mores. Winter offers sledding, snowmobiling on nearby trails, and cross-country skiing. Perfect for family vacations, this home captures the best of Pure Michigan all year long! Book now for an unforgettable experience! Enjoy all-season fun with lake and boat access through Cut River at our Houghton Lake home! Swim and fish in the summer on the sandy, shallow bottom of Houghton Lake, or embark on thrilling snowmobile adventures in winter. Our like-new pontoon, launched in 2021, is perfect for family cruises, swimming at sandbars, and dining at lakeside bars and restaurants. After a day on the water, play yard games, BBQ, and enjoy s’mores by the campfire. Just minutes from town and top ice cream parlors, you'll love our location. \- After booking guests are required to sign rental agreements & all pets require Managment Approval & a pet fee if approved by management) Guests have full access to everything in and around the house, except for the locked furnace room where we store our supplies and personal belongings. Everything else is available for your use and enjoyment. I am available 24/7 to answer any questions or help with any issues although I do not live nearby so i can only help over the phone unless it is an emergency then we will get someone out to help fix the issues if anything arises. With our area a little bit out of town but still on the water it offers everything you can think of when you think of Houghton Lake and close to the public access if you have your own boat or jet ski to bring. There is no public transportation but we have plenty of parking with a large circle/pull thru driveway as well as a 3 car wide straight driveway. Before booking, please note: \- Signed rental agreements are required after booking. \- All pets require management approval and a pet fee if approved. \- Our home is perfect for families, couples, and small groups looking for a relaxing getaway. \- We provide bed linens, towels, and basic toiletries, and a fully equipped kitchen with all the utensils, silverware, cups/bowls/plates etc, as well as a coffee and coffee supplies. \- The property has Wi-Fi, square 4’x4’ fire pit on the patio, and a BBQ grill. \- Please respect our house rules and treat our home as you would your own. We look forward to hosting you and helping you create unforgettable memories at Houghton Lake! Guests must strip all linens from beds and leave in a pile at the foot of each bed. Guests must remove shoes inside. Dinning room table must have coasters for anything hot so it does not leave rings or marks on the custom made wood table. Guests must be respectful of neighbors with quiet time after midnight. Guests under the age of 25, unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian will not be permitted to register and will lose all funds paid to Agent. Any reservations made under false pretenses will result in loss of advance payments and possible removal of guest from rental unit. All pet requests must be pre-approved by management and have written approval (per rental agreement) and subject to a pet fee. If guests are found to have brought pets without prior approval they're subject to pay an additional $400 cleaning fee. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - 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 - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower/bathtub combination ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Foosball table - Kayak - Paddleboard - Table tennis ### 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,798 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33509300/33509216/55ca84a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sun, Sand, Snow, Year Round Recreation, With Private Beach Roscommon - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 134 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=33509216&PinnedHotelID=33509216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34087700/34087613/76ecfeb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Higgins Lake Gem - One Of A Kind Lake Front Higgins Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 65 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=34087613&PinnedHotelID=34087613&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=78359098&PinnedHotelID=78359098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91380000/91377400/91377366/5235de14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fully loaded canalfront Home! 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Houghton Lake - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=106717774&PinnedHotelID=106717774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25 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 and a first aid kit 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 299322 House ## 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%7C44.36312%2C-84.68048&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PlBuo6jsGzm5IrcA9_WgCc1MPHs=) Houghton Lake, MI #### What's nearby - Houghton Lake \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Markey Park \- 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Lapham's Marina \- 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Au Sable River \- 29 min drive \- 42.2 km - Snow Snake Ski and Golf \- 40 min drive \- 75.4 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 84 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive - ‪Frog Tiki bar - ‬12 min drive - ‪Arby's - ‬17 min drive - ‪Mj’s Burritos - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon? ### What time is check-out at Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon? ### Where is Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon located? ## Have a question? 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