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Quaint Cottage with lake access.<br>

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Exterior
Exterior
Room
Room
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Houghton Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Place, Markey Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lapham's Marina
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon and 2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Quaint Cottage with lake access.<br>

A great spot in northern Michigan to unwind. The cottage is within walking distance to Houghton Lake where you can relax, catch the sunset/sunrise, feed the ducks, sit on the dock while soaking your feet in the water! Or you can enjoy a swim, fish, boat, kayak and so much more! The cottage is walking distance to a local bar/restaurant and 5 miles from Higgins Lake South State Park. If you are a golfer, there are many courses nearby, including one of Michigans best courses, Forest Dunes. There is a home generator-so you never have to worry about losing power in case of unexpected weather. If you have children, this is a great spot to bring them as they will love the water, parks, miniature golf, the beach, ice cream and the Roscommon Zoo.
There is a fire pit for a bon-fire and s’mores. There is a detached garage that will fit your boat or other water toys and in the winter-your snowmobiles or ice fishing gear! This is a cozy cottage that is sure to bring a warm welcome and lasting memories.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Wash all dishes
The place should be left as you found it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please remember to take your shoes off.
Music should be turned down by 10:30pm.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2992220
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Houghton Lake

Houghton Lake is home to this vacation home. Lapham's Marina and The Fox Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Higgins Lake State Park and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Markey Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Houghton Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lapham's Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Au Sable River - 31 min drive - 44.8 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Place - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The backdoor saloon - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Cottage with lake access.<br> pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quaint Cottage with lake access.<br>?

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quaint Cottage with lake access.
on Oct 1, 2026 start from $228, 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 Quaint Cottage with lake access.<br>?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Cottage with lake access.<br>?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Cottage with lake access.<br> located?

Situated in Houghton Lake, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Markey Park and Houghton Lake. Lapham's Marina and Markey Township Hall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

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

Great Spot!

We stayed here to meet up with family for the weekend, and it was the perfect place for our family of 4! Very clean and would come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2024
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed your stay 🙂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Quite and peaceful

Cute cabin and family really enjoyed there stay. Thank you they really had a great time!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary S.

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

Peaceful Stay!

Wonderful property!The home itself is comforting and inviting in the manner it is decorated. It was peaceful and quiet, absolutely no problems or complaints to be had! Thank You for allowing us to stay here - I would absolutely book this listing again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey K.

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

Would Rent Again!

Our rental worked out great for the weekend, we are looking forward to booking it again for the same time next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2024
I am so happy it worked out for you guys! I look forward to hosting you next year as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronda K.

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

Houghton Lake

I booked this because of a wedding at The Barn at Higgins Lake. It was close, convenient, and clean. Bonus was Houghton Lake access was in along distance!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Nice small house

The house was great for my husband and I and 2 young girls. We spent our weekend at South Higgins Lake State. The house is small but fit our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ben w.

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

10 outa 10

Was extremely well put together. Close to everything and room to park a truck and trailer if your going to the lake. Host out did herself. Highly recommend this vrbo.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Very cute!

This was a very cute cottage and true to the description. It was clean and well stocked. All we needed to bring were our clothes, food and drinks. We will definitely keep this cottage in mind if heading to Houghton Lake again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2024
Thank you! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay 🙂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dusty l.

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

Peaceful retreat

Everything inside and outside was great. Pretty much everything you would need is in the kitchen and bathroom. Masterbed seems more like a Full then Queen. Loved the easy lake access and everyone was very friendly on the street. Even just sitting in the back yard was wonderful. Would definetly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose Q.

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

Quaint cottage

We were here for a family reunion. The house we stayed. It was very cute. My brother, who has some mobility issues initially had difficulty with a steps to enter the house, but, within a day was able to get in and out safely on his own. We did traveling to the UP and Traverse City. Boating with Family and Higgins like
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa W.

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

Great spot near the lake

We had a great time at Ashley’s cottage near the lake. There are a lot of convenient amenities that make it a great stay- lots of kitchen amenities, BBQ grill, plenty of towels, a nice outdoor space and little finishing touches like make up wipes, QTips, hair dryer etc in case you forgot yours. We had a few questions during our stay and she was very responsive. The house was very clean. And the location was perfect, Spikehorn is a nice watering hole with MI craft beer, Tip Top has excellent ice cream, and Buccelli’s had great pizza. Would book this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ashley Jacobson

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