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Life is Better at the Lake! Over 120 ft of frontage on Houghton Lake!

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Welcome to our lake cottage, where truly, Life is Better at the Lake!
Please don't use our watercraft, but feel free to use the dock for your boats.
Sunroom by daylight. Take 10 steps out the door & walk down our steps into lake!
Sunroom by night. Plug in the string lights for a magical evening!
Streetside view of the cottage. This is the door that you'll use the code on.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Washer
  • Firepit
  • Dryer
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Houghton Lake Public Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pineview Highlands Golf Course
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

About this property

Life is Better at the Lake! Over 120 ft of frontage on Houghton Lake!

Lakefront beauty on Houghton Lake's South Shore. Cottage is situated on 80 ft of lake frontage. The garage is immediately across the street and it has another 50 ft of lakefront and a fire pit. Knotty pine interior and views galore!! High speed internet and cable TV. Washer/Dryer. 1 king size bed, 2 full size beds, and a bunk bed (full on bottom, twin on top). In Summer, rent a boat from one of the the local marinas while you are here and tie it up to our 80 ft long dock to enjoy some extra fun in the sun on Houghton Lake. Enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets from the dock or the backyard. In Winter you may want to bring your snowmobiles as many people enjoy riding them on the frozen lake or on nearby trails. Many people enjoy the fishing on Houghton Lake which has walleye, pike, bass, and bluegill. This doesn't stop in Winter, as Houghton Lake is an active ice fishing location. So come enjoy this unpretentious, 4 bed, 1,344 square ft cottage and find out for yourself why Life is Better at the Lake
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Open stairway to loft. Please no unsupervised kids
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Denton Township prohibits parking within 150 ft of the lakeshore. Please use the 4 parking spots in front of garage. Once full, please use the grass
You may occasionally notice people walking past the garage to get to their boat docked over there. This is just an FYI.

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Houghton Lake

Houghton Lake is home to this vacation home. Pineview Highlands Golf Course and Heights 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 Wildlife Research Area and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area.
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Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Houghton Lake Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 24 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Au Sable River - 29 min drive - 57.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Place - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Life is Better at the Lake! Over 120 ft of frontage on Houghton Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Life is Better at the Lake! Over 120 ft of frontage on Houghton Lake!?

As of May 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life is Better at the Lake! Over 120 ft of frontage on Houghton Lake! on Jun 1, 2026 start from $359, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Life is Better at the Lake! Over 120 ft of frontage on Houghton Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life is Better at the Lake! Over 120 ft of frontage on Houghton Lake!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Life is Better at the Lake! Over 120 ft of frontage on Houghton Lake! located?

Situated in Houghton Lake, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Houghton Lake and Houghton Lake Public Library. Pineview Highlands Golf Course and Heights Marina are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great stay would go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Laura and Karl Smathers

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