Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails. | Cabin in Houghton Lake

9.6 (14 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Houghton Lake Cabin | Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake. Close to ORV trails.

3 Bedroom Cabin in Houghton Lake

Welcome to a cozy cabin with a beautiful lake view and just a few minutes walk to the shore of Houghton Lake. This cabin is the perfect place to enjoy time with your family. The kids will love the outdoor space complete with grill and firepit. Enjoy the firepit as you plan your day trip to nearby areas including walking to Houghton Lake, or a quick drive to Higgins Lake and the AuSable River. There are wonderful hiking trails and beautiful parks and beaches in the area as well as over 200 miles of ORV trails.
About the Cabin: Located off the main drag, this cabin is across the street from road end access to the lake. This gives you great views and a quick walk to enter and exit the lake at the public access road end. This 3-bedroom 2-bath cabin makes an ideal stay when you head up north to enjoy nature both on and off the area lakes and rivers. Bring your boat, kayak, snowmobiles, jet skis or ORVs to explore the area and have great adventures. There is room to park at least one trailer along with two other vehicles. When the sun sets, rewind back at the cabin with a bonfire that overlooks the lake or watch the SmartTVs/Rokus with your personal log ins.
The dining area has six chairs with a bench to accommodate at least two more. The table does extend. With a hunting cabin vibe, comfortable beds and A/C. There are two full bathrooms with showers (both on first floor), a full kitchen with a Keurig coffee pot.
Amenities:
The patio furniture on the back deck has cushions stored in the nearby deck box.
Propane-operated grill is on back newly-refinished back patio.
More chairs are stacked for use around the campfire.
Beautiful paved campfire area
Sitting around the campfire gives you a gorgeous view of Houghton Lake.
Indoor board games, books
Towels and Linens
Fully-stocked kitchen with Keurig coffee pot
Iron and Ironing Board available in second-floor laundry room
Primary Bedroom:
Located on the first floor
Queen/Full log canopy bed with linens
Lots of room to hang up clothes or store in dresser
Nightstand on both sides of bed
Clock radio provided
Secondary Bedroom
Located on Second Floor
King Sized Log Bed
Table and Chairs for early morning coffee
Balcony with view of Houghton Lake
Clock radio
Bedroom 3
Located on Second Floor
Two Bunk Beds with Twin Bed over Full Bed
Balcony overlooking backyard
Hang your clothes in open closet
Dresser
Clock radio
Three Season Room
First Floor with pull out couch for extra sleeping space
Great View of Lake
Dyson cordless vacuum stored here
Exterior door
Kitchen
Small appliances include toaster
Keurig coffee maker
Regular Coffee Maker also available
Kitchen is stocked to make meals
No Dishwasher - dish drainer for countertop provided
Dishsoap, wash cloths and oven mitts
You will need to bring paper towel, if desired
Bathrooms:
Clean bathrooms, stocked with fresh towels
Stand up showers
Need to supply your preferred shampoo/conditioner
You will need to bring toilet paper
Laundry room on second floor:
Washer and Dryer
Iron and ironing board
Living Room:
Couch and love seat - recline
Roku TV
Throw blankets for couch to use with pets
Fireplace is disabled - please do not use.
Dining Room
Table sits 6 chairs
Bench seat also available for additional seating
Board games and cards
A great place to enjoy family game night
Outside area:
Back patio with couch and chairs (cushions in deck box)
propane grill
Paved patio firepit with chairs
Guests need to provide their own firewood
Things to Do in Area:
Spring/Summer/Fall:
swimming and fishing
Brink your kayak, boat or ORV
Make S'mores around the firepit
Winter:
Tip Up Town festival in January
Snowmobile and ORV trails
Cross country skiing
Other:
Home sits on a corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. There are neighbors nearby.
Room to park 3 vehicles or two vehicles with a trailer.
Guests have access to the entire home.
Unattached garage is locked and not part of rented area.
There is an additional $100 fee and information required for a pet.
Lakeview: Lake is visible from inside home and firepit area.
Lake access: Located across the street, the lake access is public road end.
Road end lake access allows you to enter the lake for swimming, kayaking and to access boat.
There is no boat mooring or docking.
There is a DNR public boat launch less than 5 minutes away.
Restaurants: Numerous area restaurants are available just a short drive. Coffee shops and ice cream shops are also close by. A list with addresses is available in Guest Book.
Stores: Walmart is a short drive away as well as numerous party stores, gas stations and gift shops.
Day Trips: There are lots of great places within an hour or two drive including Traverse City, Mission Point (great place for wine tastings), AuSable River (great fishing and canoeing), Higgins Lake South Shore Beach, Grayling, Roscommon, Mackinac Island, Petoskey, Cheboygan and more.

Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake Close to ORV trails is located in Houghton Lake. Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake Close to ORV trails provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Laundry, among other amenities. This Cabin features Balcony/Terrace, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Cozy lake retreat with great views of Houghton Lake Close to ORV trails has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Houghton Lake has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Houghton Lake, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayak on site
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • English
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) note from host: $100 pet fee. pick up after pets. pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

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Jul 20, 2025 09:52:12 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Great location
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