Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w\/ Private Yard
About this cottage rental
For your next trip to Northeastern Michigan, reserve this terrific 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom Houghton Lake Heights vacation rental cottage, offering a private boat dock and an ideal location, just three doors down from the serene waters of Houghton Lake. This property also boasts a fire pit and huge private yard, making it the perfect spot for an entertaining vacation that's sure to impress the whole gang. Come winter, the fun doesn't end - get ready for 'Up North' adventures like snowmobiling! -- THE PROPERTY -- Pet Friendly w/ Fee | 1,200 Sq Ft | Step-Free Access | Steps to Fishing Pier Ideal for avid boaters and anglers, plus the outdoorsy multi-generational family, this well-appointed cottage will lead you directly to the type of Michigan experience you crave! Bedroom 1: Full Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bunk Bed, 2 Twin Beds | Family Room: Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle Bed, Sleeper Sofa OUTDOOR LIVING: Private boat dock, private yard, charcoal grill, fire pit KITCHEN: Fully equipped, recently remodeled, dining table, cooking basics, drip coffee maker INTERIOR: Cable TV, DVD player w/ 25+ DVDs, VCR, Wii system, Wii game selection GENERAL: Linens, central heat, complimentary toiletries FAQ: Pets fee (paid pre-trip), 1 step required, no A/C PARKING: Driveway (5 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- HOUGHTON LAKE (steps away): Boating, fishing, tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, fishing pier; Houghton Lake Marina & Power (5.5 miles) WINTER ACTIVITIES: Skyline Ski Resort (19.7 miles), Snow Snake Ski & Golf (29.4 miles); snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing THINGS TO SEE & DO: Tip-Up Town Ice-Fishing Festival - DNR Boat Launch Lakeview Park (4.0 miles), Ogemaw Nature Park (29.7 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (31.3 miles), Mason Tract Pathway (32.8 miles) DAY TRIPS: Traverse City (67.5 miles), National Cherry Festival (68.5 miles), Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail - Black Star Farms Old Mission (68.8 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes (96.1 miles) AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (63.8 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly with fee (maximum 2 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 property has a strict maximum occupancy of 8 - NOTE: The property requires 1 step to access - NOTE: The property does not offer A/C
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Parking
TV
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Reasons to book
Great for pets
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Parking and more
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Reviews
4.1/5.0
Excellent(60 Reviews)
5.0
Preplanned trip before snow prediction. 2 couples have cottages in neighborhood but both were winterized so we decided to rent a house nearby. Rough travel going up but house was delightful. Clean and comfortable. Communication with owner was good. Easy entry. Would recommend. Plan on renting again.
4.0
This was a cute little cozy cabin. It did smell like smoke upon arrival. Also counters and stove was dirty. Other than that everything was accurate in listing.
4.0
Comfortable cottage, close to the lake.
4.0
Accuracy of the listing was great. The house was appropriately stocked for a small family (3-4). Clean and affordable, world definitely return! Host was very responsive.
5.0
Great location nice place lots of room
5.0
We were able to book this the night before (most places won't do less than 24 hour bookings) - clean cabin, walking distance to the water. Older dock available for your boat or jet skis (dock needs some maintenance). Basic house supplies are there (pots, dishes, utensils, sheets) but you need to bring serving bowls, garbage bags, bath and kitchen towels! There was a musty smell when we first arrived so we had to open up the entire house. No air conditioning but fans in most rooms. There is a charcoal grill to use and a fire pit in the yard. There is also a fenced in area so that would be nice for your pets.
5.0
NIce place great loacation
5.0
Loved this rental. Lots of room. Very nice. Looking to rent again.
4.0
The house was very cute and cozy inside and it was convenient for our venue.
The lock to get in worked, but was very tricky to get out and return to the holder it was in. It would’ve been nice to have some hand towels or dish towels for washing dishes, and an available broom or vacuum to sweep up …. And we didn’t realize there was no Wi-Fi
Otherwise we enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
5.0
Great property, short walk to the lake!
5.0
Great
4.0
We rented this house for our daughter, son-in-law and our 2-year-old grandson who joined us for a weekend. We own a condo in Houghton Lake, so it was convenient to be nearby to provide towels, food, etc. Thrre was very limited communication with the owner. We enjoyed an evening bonfire (the owners supplied a bundle of firewood.)
3.0
Cute spot
Carpet was very stained and the cottage had a musty smell. Grateful that we had cool nights that we could open windows. However, it’s in a great location and has access to an empty adjacent lot with a fire pit .
4.0
Nice place
It's a good location and the house is decent. It is extremely "musty" smelling, but you get used to that quickly.
Just so you are aware there is no A.C.. Gets very hot during the day, but cools off at night. (keep it closed up on a hot day and there are plenty of fans, then open it up in evening)
Would have been nice if they had a vacuum or a manual push sweeper or even a broom and dustpan, but there wasn't.
If you happen to track dirt in or spill something on the floor you're out of luck.
We went and bought a broom and dustpan for $7 at the dollar store that's about 100 yards away.
One of the deciding factors on renting this was a boat dock we could use. But, we were unable to use it as it is in very shallow water. About 1.5 feet at the deep end.
And would be hard to tie off as the posts don't go higher than the dock, so you would have to reach under the dock to wrap around a post. If you have a pontoon or a small boat with a small motor you would probably be ok. There are about 15 docks in the same area and they are all pontoon boats. Almost all the other docks are much longer than this one.
All in all it's a nice location. Not that far from lake and still close to stores and such. Nice large yard and fire pit.
Note: You have to answer all the above questions. I only put one star about the property manager to pass the question. We did not have any contact with them.
We were only staying 3 nights.
5.0
Nice weekend stay
We had a family reunion and this cottage was very convenient for our family to stay.
5.0
Great location
Well kept property, and great location for family visit. Enjoyed the local shops and attractions.
4.0
Nice quiet neighborhood. There’s not much of a water view but short walk to the water.
5.0
We had a wonderful experience with this property. It adequately fit our family while in town for an unexpected funeral. The place was clean and had a nice up north feel.
4.0
Relaxing stay
Nice quiet neighborhood. There’s not much of a water view but short walk to the water.
5.0
Great location
We had a wonderful experience with this property. It adequately fit our family while in town for an unexpected funeral. The place was clean and had a nice up north feel.
5.0
Property was clean and walking distance to the lake. Easy drive into town. I do recommend staying during the summer season. There were many places not open yet for the season.
5.0
Great Location
Property was clean and walking distance to the lake. Easy drive into town. I do recommend staying during the summer season. There were many places not open yet for the season.
5.0
Really nice shower with glass doors. Kitchen is has lot of counter space. The family room has a double bed, half bath and it's own outside entrance which made a great private bedroom suite. Even had room to do some yoga! Had brand new entrance and storm doors indicate continuing upgrades and maintenance
5.0
Very clean good location
5.0
Great time
Very clean good location
4.0
We have rented this property many times. The owners have been making updates through the years.
4.0
We always have fun!
We have rented this property many times. The owners have been making updates through the years.
4.0
Nice Place
This place has come along way since our group first stayed. Spoke to the owner during our stay in regards to the living room and kitchen not really having any heat. He told me he was going to have an electrician look into it but not during our stay. I would suggest maybe some throw blankets and clean dishtowels to dry dishes with. The options in house for clean towels was slim. The towels available were dirty and stained.
Overall we always enjoy the location and the house. The updates the owners have done in the last few years have really been great.
1.0
This was the dirtiest house I’ve ever rented. My feet were black from walking on the floor. It’s also next door to a very creepy abandoned house!!! I would not recommend this house unless you want to be in a horror movie! I was very disappointed.
1.0
Dirty!!!!!
This was the dirtiest house I’ve ever rented. My feet were black from walking on the floor. It’s also next door to a very creepy abandoned house!!! I would not recommend this house unless you want to be in a horror movie! I was very disappointed.
4.0
We miss read the Cen/heat ..we thought it had air conditioning cent/air...but with lots of fans we were fine! Kitchen was well stocked and we appreciated the DIRECT cable TV with a 8 and a 6 year old when the weather turned stormy. We all were very comfortable.
4.0
Great Stay
We miss read the Cen/heat ..we thought it had air conditioning cent/air...but with lots of fans we were fine! Kitchen was well stocked and we appreciated the DIRECT cable TV with a 8 and a 6 year old when the weather turned stormy. We all were very comfortable.
3.0
The bathroom was awful. The tub was moldy and rusty. The furniture was as old and smelly. The mattress where worn and uncomfortable. This little house need serious up dates!!!
3.0
Needs updates
The bathroom was awful. The tub was moldy and rusty. The furniture was as old and smelly. The mattress where worn and uncomfortable. This little house need serious up dates!!!
2.0
House was not cleaned from prior guests
2.0
No comment
House was not cleaned from prior guests
4.0
The property was perfect for a weekend getaway. Some of the listing was inaccurate blankets were subpar. Kitchen utensils and cookware were not that great but that is my only complaint on the property
4.0
Ice fishing
The property was perfect for a weekend getaway. Some of the listing was inaccurate blankets were subpar. Kitchen utensils and cookware were not that great but that is my only complaint on the property
5.0
We had an amazing time. Nice and very clean cabin. Everyone enjoyed their stay.
5.0
Smith Family
We had an amazing time. Nice and very clean cabin. Everyone enjoyed their stay.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Houghton Lake?
The average price for a rental in Houghton Lake is R 2,244 per night. This rental is R 206 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w\/ Private Yard. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w\/ Private Yard pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w\/ Private Yard?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, parking, and tv.
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