Change up your scenery to the beautiful blue waters of Houghton Lake at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental. Begin your mornings with a cup of joe on the patio, followed by relaxing days of fishing and boating. Go skiing or snowmobiling in the winter months. When dawn turns to dusk, retreat to the warm embrace of this charming cottage. Serve a hot meal from the fully equipped kitchen, gather by the Smart TV for a movie night, and roast s’mores in the backyard. -- THE PROPERTY -- Washer & Dryer | Fire Pit | Walk to Houghton Lake | ORV Access Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Queen Beds GARAGE GAME ROOM (Seasonal, April 1-Nov 1): Ping-pong table, dartboard, flat-screen TV, carpetball, bicycles OUTDOOR LIVING: Screened-in patio, outdoor dining area, yard, basketball hoop INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, DVD player, dining table & bar, walk-in showers, fireplace (decorative only), seasonal game room (April 1st-November 1st) KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig & drip coffee makers, blender, toaster, Crockpot, water filter/ice maker, cooking basics, dishware/flatware GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating, A/C units, ceiling fans, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, hangers, trash bags/paper towels FAQ: Stairs required to access, 2 Ring doorbells (facing out) PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles), RV/trailer parking allowed -- THE LOCATION -- ON THE WATER: Houghton Lake (walking distance), Houghton Lake Boat Launch (0.9 miles), Lakeview Waterfront Park (9 miles), Heights Marina & Boat Rental (10 miles) OPT OUTSIDE: South Higgins Lake State Park (8 miles), Mason Tract (20 miles), Roscommon State Forest Area (21 miles), Ogemaw Nature Park (24 miles) WINTER RETREAT: Cross Country Ski Headquarters (11 miles), Tisdale Triangle (14 miles), Snow Snake Ski & Golf (36 miles) AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (69 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 - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - While this property is a single-story home, there are steps required to enter - The fireplace is not available for guest use - The garage game room is available seasonally from April 1st through November 1st as it does not have heating - Your safety matters. This property features 2 Ring doorbell devices with exterior security cameras facing the front outdoor entry and back outdoor entry. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras actively record video when motion is detected by the devices (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell buttons are pressed