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Porch + Views: Waterfront Home on Houghton Lake!
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81596 sq ft
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Houghton Lake, MI
- Place, Houghton Lake1 min walk
- Place, Markey Township Hall2 min drive
- Place, Au Sable River25 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 (Loft)
2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Porch + Views: Waterfront Home on Houghton Lake!
Great Location for Snowmobiling | Seasonal Private Dock | < 1/2 Mi to Boat Ramp
Enjoy the best of Up North living at this Houghton Lake vacation rental! This waterfront 3-bedroom, 2-bath house offers the perfect escape for you and your crew no matter the season. After days spent ice fishing, boating, or exploring nearby ORV trails, return home to relax on the screened porch or enjoy some time stargazing by the fire pit. Your Michigan adventure is just a click away — secure your dates today!
-- THE PROPERTY --
STR-2025-52
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3 (Loft): 1 king bed, 2 twin beds
- Additional Sleeping: 1 Pack 'n Play
INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TV w/ Roku & cable
- Reclining sectional
- Dining table, toddler dining set, high chair
- Board games & books
- Natural lighting, heated bathroom floors
- Sound machines in each bedroom
- Lamps w/ USB-A & USB-C charging ports, mini power strips
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Private dock (available in summer)
- Kayaks, outdoor games
- Screened porch w/ lake view, dining set
- Deck w/ bench seating, gas grill
- Furnished balcony
- Yard w/ wood-burning fire pit
- Picnic table, 3-person porch swing next to tree
FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher
- Dual Keurig/drip coffee maker (starter coffee provided)
- Toaster, blender, crock pot, air fryer
- Cooking basics, spices
- Dishware & flatware, children's dishware
GENERAL
- Keyless entry, self check-in, free WiFi
- Washer & dryer, laundry detergent
- Iron/board, trash bags/paper towels
- Towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Central heating, mini-split & window A/C units, ceiling fans
FAQ
- Quiet hours (after 10:00 PM)
ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story house, 2 steps required to enter
- 2 bedrooms & bathrooms on 1st floor
PARKING
- Driveway (4 vehicles)
- Boat/trailer parking allowed
-- THE LOCATION --
- Houghton Lake access on-site
- Ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing & snowshoeing nearby
- 7 miles to Higgins Lake Trailhead: ATV/ORV/snowmobile trail
- 0.3 miles to boat ramp
- 1 mile to Four Seasons General Store & Ice Cream Shop
- 2 miles to the Fox golf course, 12 miles to Pineview Highlands Golf Course
- 4 miles to Houghton Lake State Forest Park
- 9 miles to Pirate's Cove Adventure Mini Golf
- 12 miles to Tip Up Town (also accessible via snowmobile)
- 51 miles to Gaylord: downhill skiing
- 67 miles to Traverse City: Cherry Festival, wine tasting
- 72 miles to Cherry Capital Airport
-- 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 (strictly enforced due to homeowner allergies)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story house requires using 2 steps to enter; 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom are located on the 1st floor
- Please observe quiet hours after 10:00 PM
Enjoy the best of Up North living at this Houghton Lake vacation rental! This waterfront 3-bedroom, 2-bath house offers the perfect escape for you and your crew no matter the season. After days spent ice fishing, boating, or exploring nearby ORV trails, return home to relax on the screened porch or enjoy some time stargazing by the fire pit. Your Michigan adventure is just a click away — secure your dates today!
-- THE PROPERTY --
STR-2025-52
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3 (Loft): 1 king bed, 2 twin beds
- Additional Sleeping: 1 Pack 'n Play
INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TV w/ Roku & cable
- Reclining sectional
- Dining table, toddler dining set, high chair
- Board games & books
- Natural lighting, heated bathroom floors
- Sound machines in each bedroom
- Lamps w/ USB-A & USB-C charging ports, mini power strips
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Private dock (available in summer)
- Kayaks, outdoor games
- Screened porch w/ lake view, dining set
- Deck w/ bench seating, gas grill
- Furnished balcony
- Yard w/ wood-burning fire pit
- Picnic table, 3-person porch swing next to tree
FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher
- Dual Keurig/drip coffee maker (starter coffee provided)
- Toaster, blender, crock pot, air fryer
- Cooking basics, spices
- Dishware & flatware, children's dishware
GENERAL
- Keyless entry, self check-in, free WiFi
- Washer & dryer, laundry detergent
- Iron/board, trash bags/paper towels
- Towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Central heating, mini-split & window A/C units, ceiling fans
FAQ
- Quiet hours (after 10:00 PM)
ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story house, 2 steps required to enter
- 2 bedrooms & bathrooms on 1st floor
PARKING
- Driveway (4 vehicles)
- Boat/trailer parking allowed
-- THE LOCATION --
- Houghton Lake access on-site
- Ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing & snowshoeing nearby
- 7 miles to Higgins Lake Trailhead: ATV/ORV/snowmobile trail
- 0.3 miles to boat ramp
- 1 mile to Four Seasons General Store & Ice Cream Shop
- 2 miles to the Fox golf course, 12 miles to Pineview Highlands Golf Course
- 4 miles to Houghton Lake State Forest Park
- 9 miles to Pirate's Cove Adventure Mini Golf
- 12 miles to Tip Up Town (also accessible via snowmobile)
- 51 miles to Gaylord: downhill skiing
- 67 miles to Traverse City: Cherry Festival, wine tasting
- 72 miles to Cherry Capital Airport
-- 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 (strictly enforced due to homeowner allergies)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story house requires using 2 steps to enter; 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom are located on the 1st floor
- Please observe quiet hours after 10:00 PM
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Houghton Lake
Located in Houghton Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The Fox Golf Club and Lapham's Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area and South Higgins Lake State Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking.

Houghton Lake, MI
What's nearby
- Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Markey Township Hall - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
- South Higgins Lake State Park - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
- Au Sable River - 25 min drive - 47.3 km
- Snow Snake Ski and Golf - 35 min drive - 70.3 km
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 19 min drive
- McDonald's - 17 min drive
- Arby's - 22 min drive
- MJ's Eatery - 18 min drive
- Little Boots Country Diner - 20 min drive
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