Title: Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY! - 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 cabin # Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY! ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91370000/91367800/91367717/06ea3c8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91370000/91367800/91367717/7f62e21c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91370000/91367800/91367717/741db10a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91370000/91367800/91367717/b3d08c8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91370000/91367800/91367717/d81ea92a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled near Houghton Lake, The Moose Cabin invites you to unwind in nature. This cozy retreat features a well-equipped kitchen, Roku TV with Spectrum App and comfortable living areas for relaxation. Step outside and enjoy the picnic table, charcoal grill or take a short stroll to the beach where kayaks await. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Beach view - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Laundry ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY! The Moose Cabin is only about 28 steps from the lake. It features 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a full kitchen with gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, drip coffee maker and enough cooking utensils, dishes and flatware to get you by. There is a small dining table and a futon with an armchair for you to relax in too. We are a pet friendly resort, so please bring your furry friends along! 1 GB of WiFi works all the way to the end of the dock, and there’s also Roku Television with Spectrum. It also has a NEW live edge countertop, sink and backsplash! We also added new fans to each bedroom. And do provide towels and linens for the beds now too! Outside there is a picnic table, Weber Charcoal Grill, and a couple of chairs. Shared amenities are the beach, dock, fire pit, kayaks, tetherball, shuffleboard, and a fish cleaning station. There is plenty of private parking right across the street for your vehicles and trailers. We are a pet friendly resort, so please bring your furry friends along! There will be a fee of $25/pet/night charged for the stay of our furry friends. The Houghton Lake area almost has too many things to mention. We are walking distance to the copper gazebo where the birdwatching and fishing are incredible. Swimming, boating (several places to rent pontoons, or we have some small fishing boats to rent too), waterskiing, GOLF (many great courses in the immediate area), fishing, hiking, ORV’s are for rent right down the street (snowmobiles too), geocaching (one of the largest in the state), shopping, eating, kayaking, color tours, cross country skiing, sledding, and many, many more things to do here. \-- THE PROPERTY -- 0.5 Mi to Snowmobile Trails | Community Shuffleboard & Horseshoes | Community Fish Cleaning Station (Take Remains to Dumpster) Hallmarked by its proximity to greenery, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath Houghton Lake retreat comes with a simple interior so you can reconnect with nature and family. Bedroom 1: Full Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Living Room: Futon SHARED AMENITIES: Boat dock (boat rentals available), beach access, fire pit (BYOW), kayaks, splash boards, swing set, tetherball OUTDOOR LIVING: Picnic table, charcoal grill (BYOC), 2 beach chairs INDOOR LIVING: Roku Smart TV w/ Spectrum App, 4-person dining table KITCHEN: Well-equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, knife set GENERAL: Free WiFi (high-speed 1GB, reaches dock), starter toilet paper, trash bags & paper towels, hangers, bedding, 6 bath towels FAQ: Step-free access, 5 external security cameras (facing out), linens/towels provided, pet fee (paid pre-trip) PARKING: Community parking lot (1 vehicle), additional vehicle & RV/trailer parking available across the street ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: There are 7 additional properties available on-site, each with separate nightly rates. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please book them individually online:-) \-- THE LOCATION -- HOUGHTON LAKE (on-site): Boating, fishing, tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, Houghton Lake Marina & Power (2.4 miles), Houghton Lake State Forest Park (3.6 miles), Lakeland Recreation (4.5 miles) POWDER DAYS: Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Cross Country Ski Headquarters (14.0 miles), Skyline Ski Resort - downhill skiing (16.4 miles), Snow Snake Ski & Golf (29.9 miles) NATURE SITES: Trestle Park (10.8 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (27.2 miles), Mason Tract Pathway (29.5 miles), Ogemaw Nature Park (32.5 miles), Traverse City State Forest ORV Trailhead (48.5 miles) CELEBRATE AT A FESTIVAL: Tip-Up Town Ice-Fishing Festival - Houghton Lake (4.8 miles), National Cherry Festival (64.7 miles) FUN STOPS: Pineview Highlands Gold (golf course, 6.7 miles), Pines Theatre (6.8 miles), Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf (11.7 miles), Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery (19.6 miles) PURCHASE UNIQUE ITEMS: Journeys Unique Boutique (4.1 miles), Just Around the Corner (4.3 miles), Knitty Gritty Treasures (6.0 miles), Attic Treasures (6.8 miles), Rockin Chair Gift Shop Inc (7.6 miles), Arnies Arts and Crafts (7.7 miles), Morning Glory Mercantile (10.1 miles) AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (61.1 miles) \-- POLICIES -- \- No smoking \- Pet friendly with a $25/pet/night fee \- No events, parties, or large gatherings unless the entire property is booked \- Must be at least 25 years old to book \- Additional fees and taxes may apply \- Photo ID may be required upon check-in \- NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay and share the WiFi connection \- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 5 external security cameras. These cameras are outward-facing and do not look into any interior spaces. Camera 1 is located in the parking lot, camera 2 is located in the parking lot across the street, camera 3 is located on the front of the lodge facing the road, camera 4 faces the yard, and camera 5 faces the beach and dock. All cameras actively record video and audio when motion is detected and will be turned on during your stay \- NOTE: Linens, towels, and pillows are provided at the property. It is recommended that you bring a few more for an extended stay. :-) Also, please bring your own beach towels, they are not provided. \-NOTE: For safety reasons, please make sure you include the correct amount of people and pets per cabin/house when making the reservation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75630000/75629300/75629213/e32e9be4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### HOT TUB! 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No Smoking, Pets considered with written approval and Pet Fee Paid, No Parties/Events. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed No parties/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 Note from host: No parties/events allowed 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b5c773x ## 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%7C44.37105%2C-84.80059&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=h9RWzEF-siG2jYRAfJlVCe36jB8=) Houghton Lake, MI #### What's nearby - Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Houghton Lake Marina - 4 min drive - 5.4 km - Roscommon Township Hall - 6 min drive - 8.3 km - South Higgins Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 19.4 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 80 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Northshore Lounge - ‬4 min drive - ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬6 min drive - ‪Old town tavern - ‬7 min drive - ‪The backdoor saloon - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Full Cabin: 21 Steps to the Lake! PET FREINDLY! located? > Located in Houghton Lake, this beachfront cabin is in the city center, just steps from Houghton Lake and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. Houghton Lake Marina is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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