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Waterfront Home with Dock, Boat Launch, and Movie Theatre Room!

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Pet friendly
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer

Explore the area

Houghton Lake, MI

Houghton Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Houghton Lake Marina
‪5 min walk‬
South Higgins Lake State Park
‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Houghton Lake

This vacation home places you next to Houghton Lake and within a 10-minute walk of Houghton Lake Marina. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

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What's nearby

Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Houghton Lake Marina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
North Higgins Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 10.2 miles
South Higgins Lake State Park - 17 min drive - 9.9 miles
Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 17 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Little Boots Country Diner - ‬11 min drive
‪Nibbles - ‬16 min drive
‪Northshore Lounge - ‬6 min walk
‪Four Seasons Party Store - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Home with Dock, Boat Launch, and Movie Theatre Room!

Welcome to your next vacation rental!
The "Houghton House" is located on the West Bay of popular, all sport, Houghton Lake! Stay in a cozy, ranch style, 3 bedroom home (Plus garage converted game room) with open floor plan perfect for gathering with family and friends. Our updated home gives you the up north cottage feel with the full amenities of a full time home. Bring your boat/jetski and launch it right on our private boat launch. Rental rate includes a private boat slip so you can leave your boat in the water during your stay. No more dealing with the headache at the public launch!

Enjoy numerous summer and winter activities activities the area has to offer including cross county skiing and ORV/snowmobile trails only minutes away. Don't forget the amazing fishing Houghton Lake has to offer year round!!! We catch fish right off the back porch in the canal! Summer days are beginning to fill up!

About the home:

****Kitchen
-Full size Oven/Range
-Microwave
-Full size refrigerator/freezer
-Full size dishwasher (Dishwasher detergent provided under kitchen sink)
-Keurig Coffee Maker
-Toaster
-All kitchen utensils, plates, cups, pots/pans included

****Living Room-
-Large smart TV
-High Speed Internet
-Couch (Sleeps 1)
-Oversized chair

****Movie Theatre (Garage converted Movie Theatre)
-6 recliners
-Card Table
-(2) 55" inch T.Vs. (1) 75" inch T.V
*Please note that the game room is not climate controlled (Yet!)

***Bedroom 1- (Sleeps 3)
-Bunkbed (full on bottom, twin on top)
****Bedroom 2- (Sleeps 2)
-Full size bed
****Master Bedroom- (Sleeps 2)
-Queen bed
-Private access to patio

****Bathroom
-Shower/Bath
-Heat Lamp

****Laundry room
-Washer and dryer
-Laundry detergent included

Ask us about our special weekly and monthly discounts!

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

Property manager

Ken

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

Car required
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

1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Games

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

Near the marina
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Fishing nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Motor boating nearby
Snowmobiling 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
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

This property welcomes pets
2 total pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Additional pet fee will be applied- $30 per night

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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: 3:00 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
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.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Houghton Lake, just steps from Houghton Lake and Houghton Lake Marina, and within a short walk of Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. You'll also find Quest Golf Club and South Higgins Lake State Park nearby.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is Waterfront Home with Dock, Boat Launch, and Movie Theatre Room! a good place to stay for couples?

At this lakeside vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.

Does Waterfront Home with Dock, Boat Launch, and Movie Theatre Room! 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.

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

Although pets 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 that I can book at Waterfront Home with Dock, Boat Launch, and Movie Theatre Room!?

Yes, every accommodation at Waterfront Home with Dock, Boat Launch, and Movie Theatre Room! comes with a deck with some featuring water views.

Waterfront Home with Dock, Boat Launch, and Movie Theatre Room! Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

May 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial weekend

Great location. Easy in and out with the boat. Awesome theater room!! Highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke P., FOWLERVILLE

Aug 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin!

For our purposes this cabin worked out perfectly. Went up for a weekend with friends, didn’t want to spend a ton of time at the cabin other than Sleeping and cooking with our pontoon with us. Cabin was clean, ice cold AC, and “steaming” hot water. Ken was responsive in the only message I had to send him. Only recommendation is if you have a boat or a pontoon, probably best to pay $5 and launch near the marina, 2 minutes away; the launch on the canal is a bit shallow if you have a longer trailer. Checks all the boxes for a good weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brad W.

Aug 24, 2024

Outdoor maintenance needed

The inside of the cabin was clean and well put together. However the outside was in shambles. There was junk pile on the outside of the building. The bushes and shrubs buy the back where you would sit outside were overgrown and needed to be trimmed. Weeds growing through the concrete at the sitting area. 2 old picnic tables were the only outdoor furniture. One table had an old shelve underneath one leg to keep it level the the brackets of the shelf sticking up. Dangerous.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cliff S., Jackson mi.

Aug 17, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great convenient location.place was very dirty and smelly. With the cleaning fees charged it should have been clean. We had to wash all linens before use it smelled like smoke and was not in need of a full cleaning which we did before and after use.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Aug 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela G., Saginaw Township, Mi

Dec 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Great place very open and roomy!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Dec 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet

We stayed here for a couple of days to just get away and was looking for something that was on the water, allowed pets and was peaceful. Which is exactly what we got. Cant wait to stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

patrick b.

Aug 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Quiet

Super quiet and excellent access to lake. Fishing was superb. Clean and comfortable home with Wi-Fi, Netflix or prime video available. Really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanna N.

Jun 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The house was amazing. I loved that it was off a Canal. It was easy to tie our boat to. If I had a question the owner got back to me fast. We really enjoyed our time at this house.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Kevin H., JACKSON

Jun 5, 2023

yearly family fishing trip

The trip was a great trip with my four Kids, a Grandson and my brother. Staying on a canal was nice for mooring our boat, pontoon and relaxing, out of the weather. Unfortunately the slips were not clearly marked which made a daily problem with having space in our slips. Each night we would come in from fishing, there wouldn't be room in our numbered slips for our two boats

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

May 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT TIME AT A REALLY GREAT PLACE!

I really enjoyed my stay here! VERY clean and cute place with everything a person needs. I especially loved the fact that I just had to go out the kitchen door wall and walk about 10 ft. to go fishing in the canal!

Stayed 13 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL S.

May 8, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Would stay again

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Feb 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Houghton house

Great house, slept everyone very comfortably. Holding to get it again next winter

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Danny H.

Jun 26, 2022

Houghton Lake getaway

Well, for one thing we couldn’t get in due to door code being wrong, after that we each took a bedroom, with one sleeping on air mattress in garage and one sleeping on air mattress in living room, we’re big guys that need room. Exterior of house was filthy, needed power washed with a couple exterior lights needing repair, inside of house was clean, nice kitchen, we ate breakfast there and went to different restaurants for supper. The Keurig coffee pot leaked like a sieve. Everything else was operational, except for television. It was supposed to stream off your personal devices but that didn’t work, we had my 6 year old grandson, and it would have been nice for him to watch something, but the three computer technicians I took with me couldn’t get anything going there. So that was a dealbreaker for us. It was good enough to fish from for 6 days, but won’t go back there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Sep 7, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day Vaca

House was exactly as posted. Lots of the small things you might forget were on site. Lots of kitchen tools, dishes, pots, serving bowls at house to use. Great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie E.

Jul 10, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

It was a nice location nice home everything we needed was there. Loved having a washer and dryer good location close to the main town.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

LeighAnn B.

Jun 25, 2021

Nice place to stay. Great open floor plan.

Great

6/10 Okay

kyle j.

Feb 1, 2021

Would recommend

The owner was absolutely amazing and understanding. I would recommend to anyone coming up here! The only downfall I had was the driveway wasn’t plowed before we got there so my mother in law fell and left a nice bruise. It wasn’t fully cleaned - dirty dishes, dirty towels dust everywhere. Not worth a 100 cleaning fee

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Thomas F.

Jul 25, 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Well not sure where to start

The silverware was dirty, the refrigerator was dirty the gas grill was so clogged up dripping from people cooking you could not cook with it I told the property manager the place dirty he asks me if I could take some pictures of this I told him that my phone was not capably of doing that never heard anything else back from him and to think I had to pay a cleaning fee it was not clean for me.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Betty H.

Jul 21, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great time. I would recommend this place to othets

Great time fishing kayaking relaxing. Very quiet neighborhood. Very clean house with eveything we needed for the stay. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Jul 15, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Time

Kens place was perfect for our family. It was a perfect size for 6 adults and 3 young kids. The pictures honestly make it look smaller than it actually is— we had plenty of room. The location is amazing and quiet and having the boat well right in front was awesome. I would definitely stay here again. The check in process was convenient and the place was so clean and had basically everything we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

Jul 9, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute property

Property was cute and met our needs. We caught plenty of fish in the canal and on the lake. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

May 30, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay.

Nice rental, good location, nothing negative to say.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Juliette P., Miami,US

Apr 24, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

I love this place

Is my first time in the area and the location of the house is perfect,beautiful place,beautiful view,nice neighbor,super clean house,I highly recommend this place,