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Houghton Lake and Higgins Lake family adventures await!

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Upstairs main living area
Living area
Water View from 2nd Floor!
2nd Floor Full Bath
Living area
Reviews
10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8152 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Popular LocationHoughton Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationNorth Higgins Lake State Park11 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouth Higgins Lake State Park14 min drive
  • AirportRoscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)14 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs

Upstairs

Upstairs Builtins

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Houghton Lake and Higgins Lake family adventures await!

Houghton Lake and Higgins Lake family adventures await! Just across the street of the north shore of the North Bay-400 feet to public entrance for snowmobiles-1 mile from Houghton Lake Marina and pontoon rentals-10 minutes to South Higgins Lake State Park and North Higgins Lake State Park and much more!

We welcome your family to our cabin/cottage(which we affectionately call our Cab-age) :) where you can find adventures and create life long memories of experiences with the people you care about!

-THE PROPERTY-

Relax with your family in 1,700 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a view of Houghton Lake across the front of the house.

Open concept main living area with kitchen upstairs on the second floor and a separate space downstairs for the kids to video game or watch a movie after a long day of exploring the Houghton/Higgins Lake area or northern Michigan. Rest comfortably in 2 of the bedrooms with king size beds and the kids can have a sleepover in our built-in bedroom with 4 twin brand new memory foam beds.

Bedroom 1 upstairs- King bed
Bedroom 2 upstairs- 4 built-in twins
Bedroom 3 downstairs – King bed

KITCHEN-Fully equipped, microwave, air fryer, griddle, dual coffee maker for traditional drip or with pods, dishware/flatware

INDOOR LIVING- All tvs equipped with firesticks(55” main level upstairs second floor, 43” downstairs living space, 43” in each king bedroom, ceiling fans in every room, dining table for 6

PARKING- Room for 4 vehicles

GENERAL-Free high speed wifi (up to 400 mbs), full size Washer/Dryer, linens, towels, Central Air, Central Heat, keyless entry, cleaning essentials, base hand soaps
We have a large selection of fun family game favorites so you can play family games in the evening, or you can use the high speed internet for gaming, streaming your favorite show to unwind, or even working remotely for a change of scenery.

Planning a big family breakfast to start your day? A fully stocked kitchen with all the tools to make it a reality are there for you. A grill and smoker are also available. The brand new furnace and central air system keep your living spaces comfortable so you can enjoy your stay to the max.

-THE LOCATION-
You are central to picking your Michigan adventure on a given day, rain or shine.

S Higgins Lake State Park and N Higgins Lake State Park with incredible sandbar and scenery both sit 10 minutes away in different directions for a day at the beach, or just check out the local family fun adventures Houghton Lake has to offer. Affordable pontoon rentals from the Houghton Lake Marina 1 mile away could be your ticket to an afternoon on the water.

Want to branch out from the Houghton and Higgins Lake Michigan area for the Pure Michigan experience? Shopping, golfing, hitting the beach, or learning Michigan history, we are conveniently located less than 1.5 hours in all directions to unique tourist favorites Traverse City, Petoskey, Gaylord, Mackinaw City, and East Tawas. In summer find a river to float, or experience fishing at some of the finest fresh water lakes our country has to offer.

In the fall, have you ever enjoyed a northern Michigan color tour and seen the tapestry of spectacular colors from oak, maple, birch and others? If not, or if you have and can’t wait to get back, northern Michigan in fall is a special treat to enjoy.

Are snow sports and the cold more your thing? Our house sits 400 feet from a main artery onto Houghton Lake for snow sled enthusiasts and several other options are nearby in Grayling and Harrison to ski or snow tube. If you can think it, you can do it from our property as our family as experienced. Up to 4 snow sleds or 2 Razrs can fit in our drive through garage to keep them out of the elements and safe.

Our family believes in the memories we create and the experiences we share which is what led us to get this place in one of our favorite locations. We hope you decide to choose our property and make memories of your own.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: The Quest Golf Course (6.5 miles), Pineview Highlands Golf Course (9.6 miles), Houghton Lake State Forest Park (.5 mile), South Higgins Lake State Park (8.4 miles), North Higgins Lake State Park (8.6 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (26 miles)

DAY TRIPS: Mt Pleasant (59 miles), Tawas (71 miles), Traverse City (62 miles), Petoskey (85 miles), Gaylord (48 miles), Mackinaw City (104 miles), Lake Charlevoix (85 miles), Elk Rapids (64 miles), West Branch (34 miles), Oscoda (85 miles)

AIRPORTS: Cherry Capital Airport (61 miles), MBS International Airport (86 miles)

-POLICIES-
-No Smoking
-No 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. **Exterior security cameras on premises

Property manager

Andrew Manthei
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Houghton Lake

Located in Houghton Lake, this vacation home is on a lake. AuSable Artisan Village and Crawford County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Quest Golf Club and Pineview Highlands Golf Course. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk
  • North Higgins Lake State Park - 11 min drive
  • Quest Golf Club - 11 min drive
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 14 min drive
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Northshore Lounge - 20 min walk
  • MJ's Eatery - 11 min drive
  • Nibbles - 15 min drive
  • J D's Old Town Tavern - 12 min drive

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

10/10 Excellent

Cecil V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Family Stay
Andy and family, thank you for opening your lovely "Cab-Age" to our family. A perfectly beautiful location, wonderfully located on the North bay of Houghton Lake. Close to just about everything. Most importantly close to my family. Highly recommended to stay and book with Andy and family. Thank you for a 5-Star stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
The pics didnt do this place justice, it was so much roomier. Everything was top notch and the amenities were EVERYTHING we needed. My family and I raved about this place as it was our 1st experience in a VRBO property. I want to thank the owners for everything! We will definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation getaway
We loved our stay - the location was perfect for boat days at Houghton and Higgins Lakes and poking around locally, along with fishing and hiking at the state parks nearby. House was comfy and had plenty of games/books for the rainy weather that cropped up. Andy was a great host and very helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay !
Great place for a getaway. Kitchen had everything we needed and 2 full bathrooms were definitely a plus. Living areas were comfortable & inviting. But bring an extra roll or two of TP with you - we ran out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Houghton Lake
Clean, peaceful and quiet. We very much enjoyed our stay. We had access to everything we needed for sleeping and cooking. There were no issues whatsoever. We enjoyed campfires and playing cornhole. The cookies and marshmallows were a nice touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Manthei

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We are the Wolfs and Mantheis! Michelle and Kelly are sisters and our families, through the years, have travelled on multiple vacations. Each of our families have two kids. Family is everything to us and our top priorities are creating experiences to share lifelong memories. Owner is a licensed real estate agent in Michigan.

Why they chose this property

We truly love the Pure Michigan Experience and wanted something centrally located to be able to experience the up north charm of two of the state's largest inland lakes as well as be close enough to experience so much more of Michigan's gems such as Petoskey, Traverse City, Mackinac Island and Mackinaw City, East Tawas, Cadillac, the list goes on!

What makes this property unique

Our quiet location allows great opportunities winter, spring, summer, or fall. Whether you are a summer water enthusiast, or someone who digs the cold, our location makes it easy to enjoy it all!

Languages:

English

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