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Full Cabin: 7 Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY

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A rustic kitchen with wooden walls, a wooden table, and a view of the outdoors.
A grassy area with a small building, a path, and a view of the water.
A playground with a slide and a swing set, surrounded by trees and a view of houses.
A wooden cabin interior with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A beachside patio with a table and chairs, a covered umbrella, and a view of the water.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Houghton Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

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 6)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Houghton Lake

Located in Houghton Lake, this cabin is in the city centre and on the beach. 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 ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Map
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

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 80 min drive

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 Full Cabin: 7 Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Full Cabin: 7 Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Full Cabin: 7 Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Full Cabin: 7 Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Full Cabin: 7 Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY located?

Located in Houghton Lake, this beachfront cabin is in the city centre, just steps away from Houghton Lake and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. Houghton Lake Marina is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location and nice to be able to use the kayaks and paddle boards!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It was everything we had hoped for.

We had an amazing two night stay in one of the cabins and couldn't have asked for a better experience. The property was peaceful, quiet, and the perfect place to relax and unwind. Waking up to the most beautiful sunrises over Houghton Lake each morning was absolutely unforgettable. If you're looking for a relaxing place to enjoy the lake and escape the noise, we highly recommend staying here. We can't wait to come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Had a great 2 night stay at the cabin with the family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2024
Thank you for staying with us! We are glad to be able to provide an AWESOME get away for you and your family.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

We enjoyed our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was a little more snug than I expected, and beach area would be great for little children
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We really enjoyed the stay. It was a nice comfortable cabin on the lake. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Family had a great time. Good people good location. Had a boat dock we could park a boat at. Had a very nice time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place

Everthing was so clean and we enjoyed our time a lot.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good time at Whitetail Resort

Cabin was rustic but comfortable. We really enjoyed being able to bring our pets.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love coming here!

Been here twice now and it’s always such a great experience! Cabins are nice and cozy, only a few steps out onto the lake and will be back many more times!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will definitely be back…

Wonderful time spent at the resort. Rent the fishing boat… you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Saw fall colors
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2024
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lake visit

Met with family. The kids really enjoyed the beach and the water. It was ideal for younger kids. The cabin is very small but was adequate for our group. The little group of cabins it was among were friendly and casual.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute little place

My boyfriend and I stayed here for our anniversary little getaway. Its a cute little cabin right on the water. I wish it was nicer out so we could have played in the water more but otherwise we very much enjoyed our stay :) also the beds were super comfy!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great week at White Tail Family Resort

Great place to stay and enjoy the awesome views of the lake! We have 3 younger boys and they had so much fun swimming, going on kayaking adventures and playing at the beach as well as catching fish right off the dock! Tom is making improvements and the cleaning service fee is worth it! I'd highly recommend staying here, we loved it so much we made the decision to stay another 2 nights!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Over night stay

Very near and tidy cabin a few steps from houghton lake. Didn’t really hear back from Tom back on the verbo app messenger, but other than that, great shirt over night stay. Recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly Fine

Overall we stayed and had a perfectly fine time in the off season, cooking, staying warm and enjoying a quaint, quiet experience as a small family-which is exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property.

The big show was the fall colors on the lake. Being able to open the blinds or step out the door to a beautiful crisp sunrise on the lake is worth it! Tom is a stand up guy and we wish him the best in life.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2024
Eric - thank you for your awesome review! We love the lake and glad you got to enjoy it as well. Please come back when it is warm and enjoy the water! Kindest!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Smaller than expected.

It was a nice little place very close to the lake. The beach is small and cabin was smaller than expected and very close to the other cabins, not a lot of privacy if thats what you’re looking for this might not be the place for you. Other than that the place was great, pet friendly and me and my husband had a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quaint vintage cabin

Nice location with a good spot to swim. Several nice kayaks plus kiddie kayaks free to use. Aluminum boats to rent reasonably. Nice dock with plenty available space to dock your own and space for your boat trailer as well. I would like to see a few more outlets inside the cabin, instead of extension cords throughout the place. However, it is a vintage cabin, and one has to remember the era that it was built without the need for so many plug-ins!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay, and thank you for the kind review!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Lady Bugs and Cobwebs

I rented this unit for one day. Before calling it quits, I had to kill over 15 ladybugs. VRBO and the Host were late responding and said that bugs in the unit were "to be expected." I didn't even hear from the Host the day of, only the next day I got an email. There were also huge cobwebs over the bed in the bedroom. The unit was not properly cleaned, They ignored the images with bugs. I will never use again. There are cracks in the wood panel, the unit is not insulated, just an overall disappointment. but bugs in units are not acceptable. You have been warned.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful time with my dad
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2026
Glad your stay was WONDERFUL!! We welcome you back anytime!
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