Title: Chillwater Lakehouse - 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 # Chillwater Lakehouse Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Chillwater Lakehouse ![Smart TV, books - Chillwater Lakehouse (Houghton Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102700000/102692000/102691904/29ec02ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Chillwater Lakehouse (Houghton Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102700000/102692000/102691904/1f112bf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Chillwater Lakehouse (Houghton Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102700000/102692000/102691904/ac01de18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Chillwater Lakehouse (Houghton Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102700000/102692000/102691904/364ffb96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Chillwater Lakehouse (Houghton Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102700000/102692000/102691904/0a383dfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Immerse yourself in Houghton Lake's serene atmosphere at this lakefront retreat. Unwind with a backyard barbecue, games in the garage, or a round of cornhole while watching the sunset. With kayaks and stand-up paddleboards available, enjoy lake access from your private dock. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122006 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Chillwater Lakehouse Head on out to Houghton Lake, Michigan’s largest inland lake! Whether you’re a fisherman, avid boater or just like relaxing by water, this lakefront 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom is for you! There’s plenty of fun to be had off the water with ATV/ORV trails less than a mile away! After an active day, relax with a backyard barbecue, games in the garage or a game of corn hole while watching the sun set! I am available 24/7, but ask that communication via phone calls between 10 pm and 6 am be reserved for emergencies only. You’ll have full access to the whole home, garage, large yard and seasonal PRIVATE dock! THE PROPERTY Neighborhood Boat Launch | Washer & Dryer | Game Room in Garage l Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King bed, Full Sleeper sofa Bedroom 3: 2 Twin XL/Queen Bunk Beds, Twin Bed | Bedroom 4:King Bed, Twin Bed, Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play OUTDOOR LIVING: Spacious yard, fire pit, gas grill, lounge seating, outdoor dining set, cornhole, lake access, boat hoist, kayaks INDOOR LIVING: 3 full bathrooms, 2 Smart TVs, ping pong table, dartboard, card table, board games & books, fireplace (decorative), dining table, ceiling fans, central air KITCHEN: Refrigerator, coffee maker (Keurig & traditional drip pot), stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, dishware & flatware, cookware, blender, kettle GENERAL: Keyless entry, self check-in, free WiFi, cable, washer & dryer, laundry detergent, towels/linens, trash bags/paper towels, hair dryer Things to do: Pineview Highlands Golf Course (2.6mi) Pirates Cove Adventure Golf (3.6mi) Tee Box Indoor Golf (1.4mi) White Deer Country Club (2.2mi) Lakeland Recreation (4.8mi) Campbell’s Canoe and Kayak Livery (18mi) The Pines Theatre (2.6 mi) Lost Twin Lakes Pathway (8.6mi) Roscommon Zoo (24mi) Distance to: Downtown Houghton Lake (5.2mi) Munson Healthcare (33mi) Family Fare (grocery store) (1.5mi) Walmart (1.4 mi) Cherry Capital Airport (71 miles) Beaches: Sullivan Beach-Located on the East Bay of Houghton Lake on Park Street, behind Chase Bank, one block south of M-55 in Prudenville. This park has a swimming area in the East Bay area of Houghton Lake. They also have restrooms, a playground area and drinking water. Heights Park Beach-This park has a swimming beach on the south shore of Houghton Lake. It contains a sandy beach, playground equipment, pavilion, picnic tables and grills. Boats: There are no boats provided, but the private dock and shore station may be used! Listed below are nearby boat rentals: \-L & G Boat Rentals (4.9 mi) \-Brian's Lakeside Marina (6.1mi) \-Macon Marine (1.9mi) Fishing: Houghton Lake has excellent fishing! You will find walleye, pike, bass & bluegill. We do not provide and fishing equipment so be sure to bring your own poles and tackle. You must also carry a Michigan fishing license. ATV/ORV Trails: Denton ORV Trailhead (6.9mi) Winter Activities: TIP UP TOWN Snowmobile trails Ice fishing Snowshoeing Hansen Hills Recreation (31mi) Day Trips: Gaylord (59mi) Traverse City (73mi) Petoskey (94mi) Avalanche Bay Indoor Water Park- Boyne Falls (78mi) Torch Lake (85mi) HOUSE RULES \- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This 2-story home requires stairs to enter. A bedroom and full bathroom are located on the 1st floor - NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 5 exterior security cameras. Cameras 1 and 2 are above the garage facing the driveway, camera 3 is on the right side of the house facing out, camera 4 is on the left side of the house facing out, and camera 5 is on the back of the house facing the lake. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras continuously record video ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free 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 - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 3 steps to reach entrance - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Paddleboard ### 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Unit size: 2,006 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41990000/41983800/41983718/565306f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Houghton Lake Heights cottage right on the water!! 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All trash needs to be placed in the green roller cans and brought to end of driveway on Sunday night No pets No events allowed ### 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 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 7484d1df-1cf7-4974-a27b-07f1ce9b00bd ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.305904,-84.69685&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_kmmGhj%7DcO%3FS%3FW%40S%3FU%40W%40S%3FU%40UBU%40U%40SBUBUBU%40SBUDUBQDUBUDSDSDSDSDSFSDSFSDQFSFQHQFQFSFQHQHQFOHQHOHQHOJOHOJOHMJOJOJKJOJMJMJMJKLKJMLKLIJKLKLILILKJGNILGLILGNGLGLENGLENELENENELCNCLCNCNANCNCL%3FNANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FNBLBN%40NBLBNBNBLDNDNDLDLDNFLDNFLFLFLHNFLHLFLJJHLHLJLJLJJHJLLJJJLLJLHLJNLJHNJNHLJNHNJNHNHPHNHPHPFNHPFPHRFPFPFPFRDPFRFRDRDRFRDRBRDRDTBTDPBTBTBRBT%40TBT%40RBT%40T%40T%40T%3FR%40V%40T%3FR%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FTATAT%3FTATATATCRATCTARCTCTCTCRERCTERERCRETGRERERGRGREPGRGPGPGPIPGPIRGNIPIPININIPKLIPKLINKNILMLKNILKJMLKJMLKJKJMJMJMHMJKHMHMHMFOHMHMDMHOFMDOFMDMDODODMBOBODMBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOCOAOCMCOEMCOCOEMEOEMEOGMEMGOIMEMIMIOGKIMIMIMKMIKKMIMMKKMMKKKMKKKMKOKMKMKOIOKMIOKOIQIOIOIQGOIQISGQGQGQIQGQGSEQGSESGSESESEUESESCSEUCSESCUAUCUCSCUAUASCUAU%3FUAUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=i3k6MsGeJukVj30i8-s0AEgRd7o=) Houghton Lake, MI #### What's nearby - Houghton Lake \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - South Higgins Lake State Park \- 21 min drive \- 22.3 km - Snow Snake Ski and Golf \- 30 min drive \- 57.5 km - Au Sable River \- 32 min drive \- 61.8 km - Hartwick Pines State Park \- 35 min drive \- 68.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk - ‪Frog Tiki bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬10 min drive - ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Chillwater Lakehouse pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Chillwater Lakehouse? ### What time is check-out at Chillwater Lakehouse? ### Where is Chillwater Lakehouse located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Chillwater Lakehouse Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 15 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean G. Oct 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls family weekend Once a year we get away and have a fun family girls weekend. This place was everything it was claimed to be. Clean, cozy, couldn’t have asked for anything more! Thank you so much! ##### Jean G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather B. May 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property We could not have been happier with our stay! The property was beautiful, and fit our large family so nicely. The garage/game room was a huge hit, and provided entertainment every day, but especially when weather was less than perfect. The host was fantastic and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. Overall, we had a fantastic time, and will definitely be back! ##### Heather B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy J. Sep 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celebrating Dad My spouse, myself, siblings, grandchildren as well as my mom came to Houghton Lake to remember and celebrate my dad's life. He loved Houghton Lake and the area since he was a child. The house worked out perfectly for us! It was very clean and roomy. Everyone had privacy when wanted and places to come together when wanted. ##### Kathy J. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennie P. Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter stay Our family had a wonderful stay. We enjoyed ice fishing, building snow forts with the kids and snowmobiling. The house was extremely clean, fully stocked with toiletries and kitchen amenities. There was even coffee and filters provided. Plenty of room for our family. We were very impressed with the communication when we needed to contact the management company. I highly recommend this house and our family even talked about coming back in the summer to enjoy the lake. family of ##### Jennie P. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen M. Jul 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Houghton lake The house was very nice. The only real issue we had was the a/c. The upstairs was uncomfortable unless we turned the air lower downstairs. But then it would automatically go up to 75 degrees which made it pretty warm upstairs especially in the middle bedroom that has no vents. The beds were very comfortable and we had a great time ##### Karen M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Digital Moxie S. Jun 25, 2025 Great place ##### Digital Moxie S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sharon B. Sep 8, 2025 Had a nice stay. Only complaint was that the air conditioning ##### Sharon B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick M. Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really clean big house on the lake We stayed here’s for a guys side by side/ORV trip and it was perfect for our group. We will definitely book again! ##### Nick M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jess M. Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The place was amazing! Had 14 guests and had plenty of space. amazing location right on the water and a stones throw from many restaurants/bars. The place was clean when we arrived. Overall 10/10 recommend. ##### Jess M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy S. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Surprise Birthday Party More than enough space for 10 adults with indoor and outdoor seating areas. Lots of beds and three bathrooms was a bonus! Great communication and easy check-in and check-out. ##### Nancy S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mindy S. Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was our first Vrbo experience. We loved being able to have the entire family together, while we attended a wedding. We booked an extra day to hang out together. We enjoyed having a full-stocked kitchen, which we cooked several big meals in, and the big kitchen table that we could all fit at. The games were a hit with the entire family. The place was clean and inviting. Overall, a very pleasant experience. ##### Mindy S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa T. Jul 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we needed Great house with plenty of beds and space. We had 5 kids (6-13 y.o) and the paddleboard and kayaks were the biggest hits. Nice house and an easy way to spend a simple weekend. ##### Lisa T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy K. Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amy K Stayed here for a holiday weekend and it was absolutely perfect for our family. It was amazing, comfortable, spacious and lots of activities. Can’t wait to book for next year! ##### Amy K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rahn F. Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Rahn F. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay H. Jun 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Kay H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025