Title: Cute, cozy, updated cottage just steps from gorgeous Houghton Lake - 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 # Cute, cozy, updated cottage just steps from gorgeous Houghton Lake Lakefront cottage in Prudenville with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88180000/88172000/88171959/95a683d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88180000/88172000/88171959/c3b4afe1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88180000/88172000/88171959/d8314488.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88180000/88172000/88171959/d28b6d7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88180000/88172000/88171959/9145b58a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Cute, cozy, updated cottage just steps from gorgeous Houghton Lake provides a firepit and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Lake view ## 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. ### Cute, cozy, updated cottage just steps from gorgeous Houghton Lake This adorable little cottage is just steps from Houghton Lake in the wonderful East Bay area. The cottage is clean, comfortable and has been renovated and updated over the last 2 years. It comes with everything you'll need for your lakeside getaway. You'll feel right at home the moment you arrive at the lakefront abode. Grab your bags from the car, get yourself situated and then start enjoying everything lake life has to offer! Moor your boat off of the small beach area that transitions to a smooth sandy bottom. Sit outside in the comfortable Adirondack chairs and enjoy the sunsets. Dine outside at the pub style table with 2 stools or the dining table with 2 benches that seats 4. In the winter you can walk right out onto the ice for fishing or to watch the snowmobiles and side by sides race on the track that's built every year around the time of Tip Up Town. Inside you will find 574 sq ft of living area featuring lake views from the living room and master bedroom. The master bedroom sleeps 2 in a queen memory foam bed while the second bedroom sleeps 2 in a full/double memory foam bed. The living room also has a Lazy Boy full sleeper sofa. Other comforts include air conditioning, free WiFi, 52" smart TV, family games and 2 comfortable sofas. The living room opens to the fully equipped kitchen where you will find updated appliances, counter space, Keurig coffee maker and a small table that extends to accommodate 4. Houghton lake has something for everyone! Both summer and winter sports, trail riding, mini golf, go carts, shopping, antiquing, dining, movies, coffee shops, ice cream shops, sweet shops and open air fruit markets. There are drinking/eating establishments very close as well as a meat market, ice cream shop, coffee shop and open air fruit market all within walking distance of the cottage. \*\*\*There is a Ring security camera that covers the area outside of the front door and parking lot. There are NO cameras inside the cottage\*\*\* Thank you for checking out our little slice of paradise! Things to consider: \-No smoking \-No pets allowed \-No events, parties or gatherings \-Must be 25 years old to book \-Boat/snowmobile trailers cannot be left overnight in the parking lot. Max of 2 cars ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 650 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96350000/96340900/96340853/4d859ea5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 200 Ft. from the Lake! 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We CANNOT accommodate a boat trailer or travel trailer ### 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ![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%7C44.30027%2C-84.64985&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=77vwcFs601gOiq6Dj1_IHiKbQ28=) Prudenville, MI #### What's nearby - Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Denton Township Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - White Deer Country Club - 1 min drive - 1.1 km - Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 7 min drive - 9.0 km - South Higgins Lake State Park - 20 min drive - 18.3 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 88 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive - ‪Frog Tiki bar - ‬2 min drive - ‪Mj’s Burritos - ‬15 min walk - ‪Garretts Place - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cute, cozy, updated cottage just steps from gorgeous Houghton Lake pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cute, cozy, updated cottage just steps from gorgeous Houghton Lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cute, cozy, updated cottage just steps from gorgeous Houghton Lake? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cute, cozy, updated cottage just steps from gorgeous Houghton Lake located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Houghton Lake and Denton Township Park. 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