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Boaters paradise, beautiful cottage on canal 100 feet from lake.

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a calm water body with a dock and boats.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a microwave. There is a blue sofa and two bar stools in the living area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a sink.
A single-story house with a front porch, a satellite dish, and a mailbox.
A wooden dining area with a table and chairs, a blue cabinet, and a ladder against the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Houghton Lake

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Houghton Lake

Located in Houghton Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. Houghton Lake Marina and Brian's Lakeside 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 Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.
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Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Au Sable River - 19 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 22 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Fife Lake - 57 min drive - 97.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The backdoor saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Shenanigan's Pub & Grub - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boaters paradise, beautiful cottage on canal 100 feet from lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Boaters paradise, beautiful cottage on canal 100 feet from lake.?

As of Nov 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boaters paradise, beautiful cottage on canal 100 feet from lake. on Nov 5, 2026 start from $286, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boaters paradise, beautiful cottage on canal 100 feet from lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boaters paradise, beautiful cottage on canal 100 feet from lake.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boaters paradise, beautiful cottage on canal 100 feet from lake. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Houghton Lake and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. Houghton Lake Marina is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well kept and neat fishing decorations throughout. All around great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was bigger than we thought it would be most everything was supplied for us was clean, comfortable and very relaxing just wished there was a boat for us to use very nice cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent owners, beautiful location and I will definitely be returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this cabin. Stayed here several times and will be back several times more!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice lake house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Everything was as expected!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint and clean

Very clean and well kept property. Nice deck on the canal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place great location

Owner was great got back with me everytime I had a question cottsgevhad everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pickled perch

Wonderful cabin wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Place

This property was well supplied for our visit. It is a very good location for many activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was exactly as described. So clean, cozy and had everything you need. Kind and responsive hosts. Hope to come again to fully utilize the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2025
Thank you for staying at the Pickled Perch! We hope you stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends getaway weekend

The property was very nice for a long weekend. Despite the rain, we had a fabulous time. The cabin had everything we needed and was very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2024
Thank you! So glad you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family weekend

Excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing and ultra quiet

The cottage is adorable. Nice having our boat right there off of deck. Hosts are super and very accommodating! Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2024
Thank you for your kind words about our cottage! It was a pleasure hosting you this year! We look forward to see you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top notch accommodation with attention to details, right on down to plenty of paper filters for coffee maker. All I had to do is bring my own coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2025
Thank you for staying at the Pickled Perch!! We are so glad everything was to your liking! Hope you come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends Weekend

Perfect location. Great View. The deck was our favorite place to hang out. The cabin is so cute inside!! Spacious kitchen and living room. We had the best weekend. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage

Gorgeous little cottage on a canal. Great proximity to plenty of hiking trails and restaurants. Or enjoy the day with quick access to lake Houghton and lounging on the back deck. Cottage was clean with all the amenities you need. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

Best weekend with high school friends! Love that we could get our pontoon and dock right at the cabin!! Enjoyed the deck and had a fire. It couldn’t have been the more perfect weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Great! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pickled Perch

Awesome place to stay! Beautiful sunrise in the morning. Great view of the lake from the back patio. Comfortable beds with plenty of pillows. Michelle and Tom are extremely friendly and a pleasure to work with. I’m from Arizona on a golf trip and I know I will be staying at the Pickled Perch the next time I’m in town 💯
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2024
Thank you, James! We are so glad you found the cottage comfortable! We are looking forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

This was a cozy place with a wood burning stove and well stocked for everything you need. Lots of games and books! Great location and close to town and riding trails. We went for Tip up Town 😄. Our family would stay there again. Stef.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 21, 2023
Thank you, Stef!! Glad you all had a great time! Hope to see you again soon at the Perch! Michelle & Tom
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute House on the Water

Perfect weekend stay right along the canal. Sand bar access is right outside of canal.. you can boat or paddleboard out easily. House was clean and comfortable, relaxing back deck and fire pit. Great communication with the owner and easy entry/exit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pickled Perch

We wanted a canal location for our pontoon. This place was perfect for our needs. We easily got on the water every day. Neighbors were great and the area was quiet. The living room furniture was very comfortable. There is no air conditioning but there were plenty of fans provided to help cool the place down.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pickled Perch

Nice dock right out the back door. Unfortunately, the opening to the channel is only 1.5 feet deep. We barely got our boat in and out of the dock. Nice cabin, but no air conditioning. Luckily, we didn't need it. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Cottage on Houghton Lake

The cottage was perfect for our family summer vacation! The property was clean and was stocked with everything you would want/need in a kitchen. Plenty of fans to help keep things cool at night. The owners offered up plenty of local information (places to eat, things to do) and were very responsive answering all our questions. One point of caution; if you plan to bring a boat it will need to be able to go through shallow water. The depth in front of the canal is about 1.5-2 feet deep. We could get our v-hull in to the canal that drafts about 1.5 feet. Otherwise it was a great place and we enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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