Location: Houghton Lake, Houghton Lake, Northeast, Michigan, USA (www.gardaleretreat.com)
Accommodations: Large House, 10 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 20-22)
Regardless of the season this is a perfect vacation destination. Located on the beautiful and peaceful setting of Houghton Lake, we offer year-round accommodations and easy access to many outdoor activities for your family getaway, social group gathering or business function.
Please visit our website on the worldwideweb gardaleretreat for more details. This is the perfect destination for those family memories or a quick trip up north for a relaxing week of fun in the sun. The property sits on 107' of private lakefront and all the units have a perfect view of Michigan's largest inland lake. Ask about our other rentals available at the same location.
So don't delay inquiry today by emailing or calling and start creating your memories.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Foosball
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer: House ...... $225/night .. $1300/week
Off Summer: House .. $150/night .. $ 800/week
Plus tax and cleaning fee.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2008
Property Photos
- Bedroom #3 upstairs of the house - Houghton Lake - Lake Front Vacation Home
- Master Bedroom of House - Houghton Lake - Lake Front Vacation Home
- The view from the shore while you sit around the campfire - Houghton Lake - Lake Front Vacation Home
- Take a relaxing swim
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Positive Rating
We vacationed at the Gardale Retreat in November. It was amazing. The house was very warm and cozy and large enough for everyone to move around and have quiet time to themselves. On the warmer days we enjoyed sitting by the water, feeding the ducks and watching a beautiful sunset over Houghton Lake. The house has everything you need. Games, a gas grill, and even satellite television to help get the kids to bed! If you are trying to decide on a trustworthy and quality place to vacation then look no further than Gardale. You won’t be disappointed!!!
Positive Rating
Each year before our busy season at work, we do a co-workers girl’s weekend. I have chosen different places in the state so that we get a new view of this wonderful state that we live in. I just want to say that we hit the jackpot when I chose to stay at Gardale Retreat. When you choose a place, site unseen, you never know what you are going to receive. When I first opened the house door, the first word that came to mind was CHARM. There was plenty of space for everyone and we had everything we needed. Sitting by the bonfire at night just put a cap on a wonderful day that was spent soaking up the sun by the lake that is suitable for children from 1 to 120. Everyone has already agreed that this is the place that we plan to rent again.
Positive Rating
June 2009 "We rented the house along with both cottages, and our family consists of 16 people and 1 infant. The house and the cottages were very clean and by renting all three we had 10 bedrooms and 4 ½ bathrooms. There was plenty of room in the main house to do all the cooking and it was large enough to accommodate all of us for our meals. Dale, the owner, was very friendly and kind. He called during the week to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. There were plenty of things to keep everyone entertained for the week - included in the rental - such as a pontoon boat, water trampoline and canoe. In the garage, there is a ping-pong table, foosball and dart board. The last night we were sitting around the campfire and everyone agreed we want to come back next year. It was unanimous we had a wonderful vacation where we made a lot of great memories."