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Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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TV, fireplace, video games, foosball
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Dining
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121798 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Markey Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lapham's Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Houghton Lake

This vacation home places you within a leisurely stroll of Houghton Lake and Markey Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Markey Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lapham's Marina - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Au Sable River - 29 min drive - 26.2 miles
  • Snow Snake Ski and Golf - 40 min drive - 46.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mj’s Burritos - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Frog Tiki bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬17 min drive

About this property

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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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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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

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Houghton Lake, a short 10-minute walk from Houghton Lake and also 11 minutes on foot from Markey Park. You'll also find Markey Township Hall and South Higgins Lake State Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and video games.

Does Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon?

Yes, every accommodation at Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon comes with a balcony.