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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81200 sq ft
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Houghton Lake, MI
- Place, Houghton Lake1 min walk
- Place, Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area3 min walk
- Place, Au Sable River19 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
NEW! Lake House w/ A/C & Huge Deck! PET FRIENDLY!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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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
Note from host: No parties/events allowed
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 and a first aid kit
About the neighborhood
Houghton Lake
Located in Houghton Lake, this vacation home is in the city center 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding.

Houghton Lake, MI
What's nearby
- Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- South Higgins Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 19.4 km
- Au Sable River - 19 min drive - 43.2 km
- Fife Lake - 60 min drive - 96.7 km
Getting around
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
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Sep 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Derek G.
Aug 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Derek G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott M.
Jul 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Scott M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jayne W.
Aug 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jayne W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anthony B.
Jul 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
Anthony B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sue l.
May 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial day weekend
sue l.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Trevor L.
Jan 5, 2024
Great place to stay!
Trevor L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tamara R.
Aug 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
White tail house
Tamara R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anna V.
Sep 3, 2025
Best place ever
Anna V.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julie R.
Jul 20, 2023
Wonderful place to stay!
Julie R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Phil S.
Jun 26, 2025
A great Family time and accommodations.
Phil S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
erick n.
Aug 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good experience
erick n.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Phil & Anita S.
Aug 9, 2023
Very nice house, great week
Phil & Anita S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina D.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach house
Sabrina D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nancy L.
Jul 29, 2023
Awesome, everything you need they had for you.
Nancy L.
Verified
8/10 Good
Lindsay D.
Aug 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Lindsay D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim E.
Mar 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tim E.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
About the host
Your host
The Smolinski family fell in love with the Whitetail Family Resort as soon as we saw it. The lake is incredible, peaceful and serene especially in North Bay where it is located. We bought the resort in 2021 with the goal of having a place that would give guests a place to make memories with their family and friends and hopefully bring a smile to their faces that will last a lifetime…just like the stories we’ve heard from guests that have been coming back year after year after year for decades.
It is formerly Morris’ Northernaire Resort in the 50’s where they used to raise bear cubs right here on the resort for guests to play with. It is amazing hearing the stories from past guests that have enjoyed staying here.
It is formerly Morris’ Northernaire Resort in the 50’s where they used to raise bear cubs right here on the resort for guests to play with. It is amazing hearing the stories from past guests that have enjoyed staying here.
Why they chose this property
-- THE LOCATION --
HOUGHTON LAKE (on-site): Boating, fishing, tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, Houghton Lake Marina & Power (2.4 miles), Houghton Lake State Forest Park (3.6 miles), Lakeland Recreation (4.5 miles)
SNOW-COVERED SLOPES: Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Cross Country Ski Headquarters (14.0 miles), Skyline Ski Resort - downhill skiing (16.4 miles), Snow Snake Ski & Golf (29.9 miles)
LET’S GO OUTSIDE: Trestle Park (10.8 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (27.2 miles), Mason Tract Pathway (29.5 miles), Ogemaw Nature Park (32.5 miles), Traverse City State Forest ORV Trailhead (48.5 miles)
FESTIVAL LIFE: Tip-Up Town Ice-Fishing Festival - Houghton Lake (4.8 miles), National Cherry Festival (64.7 miles)
AROUND TOWN: Pineview Highlands Gold (golf course, 6.7 miles), Pines Theatre (6.8 miles), Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf (11.7 miles), Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery (19.6 miles)
DO SOME SHOPPING: Journeys Unique Boutique (4.1 miles), Just Around the Corner (4.3 miles), Knitty Gritty Treasures (6.0 miles), Attic Treasures (6.8 miles), Rockin Chair Gift Shop Inc (7.6 miles), Arnies Arts and Crafts (7.7 miles), Morning Glory Mercantile (10.1 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (61.1 miles)
HOUGHTON LAKE (on-site): Boating, fishing, tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, Houghton Lake Marina & Power (2.4 miles), Houghton Lake State Forest Park (3.6 miles), Lakeland Recreation (4.5 miles)
SNOW-COVERED SLOPES: Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Cross Country Ski Headquarters (14.0 miles), Skyline Ski Resort - downhill skiing (16.4 miles), Snow Snake Ski & Golf (29.9 miles)
LET’S GO OUTSIDE: Trestle Park (10.8 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (27.2 miles), Mason Tract Pathway (29.5 miles), Ogemaw Nature Park (32.5 miles), Traverse City State Forest ORV Trailhead (48.5 miles)
FESTIVAL LIFE: Tip-Up Town Ice-Fishing Festival - Houghton Lake (4.8 miles), National Cherry Festival (64.7 miles)
AROUND TOWN: Pineview Highlands Gold (golf course, 6.7 miles), Pines Theatre (6.8 miles), Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf (11.7 miles), Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery (19.6 miles)
DO SOME SHOPPING: Journeys Unique Boutique (4.1 miles), Just Around the Corner (4.3 miles), Knitty Gritty Treasures (6.0 miles), Attic Treasures (6.8 miles), Rockin Chair Gift Shop Inc (7.6 miles), Arnies Arts and Crafts (7.7 miles), Morning Glory Mercantile (10.1 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (61.1 miles)
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