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Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w/ Private Yard

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
TV, DVD player
Exterior
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Lake view
    Lake view

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w/ Private Yard

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

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 5 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Yard

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

2BR Cottage W/private Yard
2BR Houghton Lake Heights Cottage W/private Yard
Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage W/private Yard Cottage
Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage W/private Yard Houghton Lake
Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage W/private Yard
Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w/ Private Yard Cottage
Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w/ Private Yard Houghton Lake
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About the area

Map
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Quest Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Roscommon Township Hall - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 19 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Place - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w/ Private Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w/ Private Yard?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w/ Private Yard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w/ Private Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w/ Private Yard located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Houghton Lake and Brian's Lakeside Marina. Heights Marina and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Cozy Houghton Lake Heights Cottage w/ Private Yard Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ruben A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect man getaway
The place was perfectly located for all of our needs.I would highly recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JO ANN I.

Liked: Cleanliness
SxS weekend in the snow
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Monica F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable cottage, close to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Donovan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice place
NIce place great loacation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back
Loved this rental. Lots of room. Very nice. Looking to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great property, short walk to the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
An extra place for our visiting family
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.)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Teresa B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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 .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice weekend stay
We had a family reunion and this cottage was very convenient for our family to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Well kept property, and great location for family visit. Enjoyed the local shops and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Nice quiet neighborhood. There’s not much of a water view but short walk to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven F., Elwood, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Very clean good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Ali D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We always have fun!
We have rented this property many times. The owners have been making updates through the years.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Susan T., Charlotte, Michigan 48813

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

samantha S.

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!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Sally B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No comment
House was not cleaned from prior guests
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Curtis P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021