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Cute, cozy, updated cottage just steps from gorgeous Houghton Lake

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A gray metal table and two matching stools outside a building with a dark gray door and a window reflecting trees.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a bookshelf.
A hallway with a green door, white walls, and a patterned rug.
A compact kitchen with white and blue cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a wood floor.
A living room with a grey sofa, a smaller grey armchair, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Houghton Lake

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Outdoor furniture

Explore the area

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Prudenville, MI
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Denton Township Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, White Deer Country Club
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Prudenville

Located in Prudenville, this cottage is on the waterfront. White Deer Country Club and Pineview Highlands Golf Course 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Prudenville, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Denton Township Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • beach near Denton Township Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake James - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • White Deer Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The backdoor saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cute, cozy, updated cottage just steps from gorgeous Houghton Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cute, cozy, updated cottage just steps from gorgeous Houghton Lake?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cute, cozy, updated cottage just steps from gorgeous Houghton Lake on Oct 27, 2026 start from $163, 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 Cute, cozy, updated cottage just steps from gorgeous Houghton Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cute, cozy, updated cottage just steps from gorgeous Houghton Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cute, cozy, updated cottage just steps from gorgeous Houghton Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Houghton Lake and Denton Township Park. Lake James and White Deer Country Club are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place with water view. All the amenities. Cozy. Would come back in the winter and summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for an up north weekend! My sister and I stayed here for our annual family golf weekend. The location was perfect and everything was clean and well stocked. We definitely plan on returning next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute quaint cabin by the water. Nice little anniversary get away for the two of us. Very responsive hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very comfortable and clean. Perfect for a weekend getaway for our family. The host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, roomy. close to everything, nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described! Lots for the kiddos to do and very comfortable! Cabin was very clean and beach area was great! Host was exceptional with great communication! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin with access to the water. Communication was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake was nice. The sunsets were beautiful. There was everything we needed for our stay. Thanks again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2026
Thank you again for booking with us Heather! I’m glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable cottage

We enjoyed our stay, we love Houghton Lake area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Life

Cute, clean property. Perfect for a short stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent

It was a very clean and nice place to stay. I totally would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this cottage. Exactly as described. Super clean and cozy. We hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

50th Reunion

Great place. Great Location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Stay

Very cute little cabin! Very accommodating with all the little extras they have for your use.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

It’s really close to the lake! House was really nice and kept super clean. I was very happy with it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 30, 2023
Chad, Thank you for choosing my property for your stay and Im glad you loved it. Ill look forward to you returning!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Cozy Lake Cabin

Cottage was clean, cute, well stocked with great lake access. We hade a great weekend and hope to rent again. Just wish it was pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Just as advertised. Host went above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2025
Thank you for choosing us Jennifer! It was a pleasure to host you! Steve n Rachel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we needed

We loved our stay at this beachfront cottage! They had everything we needed, and the location was perfect! Cute little shops to check out and great food at Bucillis! We also went to Fred’s in Roscommon - short drive and fantastic eats!! Great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

You wont be disappointed…

Great little cottage. Super cute and comfortable, very clean and well equipped. Absolutely No complaints. Great Host, would certainly stay here Again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Houghton Lake Stay

We enjoyed ourselves at here. The owner was in contact with us and make the check in very easy. The lake was rite there. Very shallow a bit out, all sand, so great for kids. We would recommend staying here.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2023
Thank you again for choosing us! We would look forward to hosting you anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable hidden treasure!!

Absolutely beautiful property! Everything inside makes you feel like you're on lake time. The host thought of everything, and there's nothing that could have made this trip more cozy or enjoyable. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 9, 2025
Thank you for the kind words Brooke! It was a pleasure to host you and hopefully we’ll see you again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

New Family Tradition

Nice place. Furnished with dishes, commodities and appliances. Small but one bedroom away from the rest which suited the infant nicely.Host was responsive and pleasant. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 22, 2025
Loved hosting you and yours Camilla!! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My stay

I was happy with everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Business out of Town

We had business in Houghton Lake. The owner went above and beyond to work with us, giving us a lovely place to stay over a month. Such a nice guy to work with. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 9, 2025
Malisa, Thank you for choosing us over and over thru the early summer. It was our pleasure to host you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect winter cottage

My wife, 2 kids, and I stayed at this cottage for the weekend. It is a perfect winter getaway. We needed to be close to some winter activities. We skied at Treetops in Gaylord, and knowing that we had a warm and cozy cottage to come back home to after was wonderful. If you’re looking for an up north retreat on the water for any season in Michigan, this is the place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 16, 2023
Im so happy you chose to stay at my place and enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to be your host and hope to see you back soon! Steve
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