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

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Deck
Canal to lake access
Canal frontage to dock your boat/lake toys
French doors with screens to deck
Laundry room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • 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

About this property

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

Quaint and cozy property offering 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with open floor plan throughout the dining room, living room and kitchen space with vaulted ceilings. Rustic cabin situated on the canal just houses from the lake! Enjoy lake views from your front deck with plenty of space to dock your pontoon and water toys. Newly renovated laundry room. Great for fisherman, hunters and families. Easy access to ORV trails and lake access 1 block away for ice fisherman.

The lake can be quite shallow at times just outside of our canal. We can't control the lake level or Mother Nature. It usually is plenty deep for a pontoon or an average fishing boat however you will probably have to tilt your motor up. Stay in the center of the canal and head straight out into the lake until you are in at least 3 feet of water.

Renters are expected to fill out the rental agreement with the host and return to the host before rental begins.

We have a Ring Doorbell camera by the front entrance for security purposes.
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 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, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Start a load of towels
Wash dishes
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
*no smoking *no fireworks *no pets *No Parties *no drugs *no illegal activities on premises *no tents or campers
*Sign rental agreement *no outdoor sleeping *no overnight unregistered guests
*no sub rental to others *noise to be held to a reasonable level that will not disturb surrounding residents *no grease in sinks

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

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 snowmobiling and sledding.
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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
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Au Sable River - 19 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Fife Lake - 58 min drive - 83.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Little Boots Country Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The backdoor saloon - ‬9 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 May 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boaters paradise, beautiful cottage on canal 100 feet from lake. on May 7, 2026 start from $294, 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith U.

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

8/10 Good

corey c.

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

Pickled perch

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

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantal S.

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

Great stay

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

10/10 Excellent

john w.

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

10/10 Excellent

Minnie P.

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

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Family weekend

Excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thomas l.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Zach S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

8/10 Good

Chris N.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karmen W.

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

Everything you could ask for

Absolutely amazing time! The hosts have this place stocked. We normally travel with a lot of our own supplies, but this home had it all - fans, basic kitchen needs (bags/foil/etc). However the board games (found a new favorite) and children’s toys were such a wonderful addition! Our son was occupied the entire time! Water was perfect, VERY close to the boat launch and very easy to launch from. Home was easy to access from the canal and we had an added treat of a live band that played on the 4th (our son was very sad it was a short concert). Fireworks ended at a respectable time each night and it was great to see the shows). Even though we had some hot days, the house was never too hot with fans going. The hosts were very responsive and quick to help answer any questions. We had a great time! For those that have that sweet blood - come prepared! In the 2 minutes from running inside to grab spray our son got about 15 bites. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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