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North View Cabins #2 - Cozy 2Bed/1Ba Cabin with Private Deck on the Lake!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Cute and Cozy Cabin #2
Enjoy the sunshine on your own deck and steps to the sandy bottom lake!
Relax on the deck while dinner sizzles.
Fire pit in front of Cabin 2, complimentary firewood too!
Cabin 2 is adorable!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pineview Highlands Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Roscommon Township Hall
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

North View Cabins #2 - Cozy 2Bed/1Ba Cabin with Private Deck on the Lake!

NOW BOOKING SUMMER 2026!

Welcome to North View Cabins on Houghton Lake! We have 3 cabins onsite; you can rent one or rent all 3 to accommodate your group.

Welcome to Cabin 2, where you can experience convenient waterfront access ...at an affordable price. This cabin features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating up to 4 guests.

Outside...Walk a few steps to reach the lake shore and dock. Cabin 2 features a private deck by the lake equipped with a cooler, chairs, and a table (available from Memorial weekend to Labor Day weekend). The swimming area has a sandy bottom, and your stay includes the use of paddle boards, kayaks, floats, a raft, and water toys. Cabin 2 has its own picnic table and small deck with a BBQ grill and chairs. It also has its own fire pit and complimentary firewood. Overnight mooring/anchoring available. Onsite parking can accommodate up to one small trailer and 1-2 vehicles; additional offsite trailer parking is available for larger trailers. *Please note docks will be removed on Oct 1, 2025.

Inside the cabin...The property features a living room with a large television and a fully furnished kitchen and dinette. Enjoy your morning coffee in the sunroom, where you can open all the windows to let in the cool breeze from the lake. The bathroom has a stand-up shower. The first bedroom has a queen bed and a TV, while the second bedroom has two twin "trundle" beds and a TV. Amenities include WiFi, board games, all linens (excluding beach towels), and starter coffee supplies.

In the area...The trailhead is located approximately 2.2 miles away, and you can legally drive your toys there. You can easily walk to grocery stores, bars, diners, and shops. Additionally, the DNR boat launch is close by, along with parks, beaches, golf courses, and historical landmarks.

Don't miss the Fall Colors on display September to October! Reds, oranges and golds reflecting off the water make a beautiful sight to see. Take a drive to a cider mill and hiking trails, then come back to enjoy a bonfire under a warm blanket.

Minimum night stay may vary depending on the time of year. Please call to see if we can do less than the listed minimum nights listed. See you soon at Cabin 2!---------

Pet fee $30/night for up to 2 dogs up to 50# each.

As required by Vrbo policy, this is a camera location disclosure. There are three (3) exterior cameras to monitor lawn parking areas (on the southwest corner of cabin 1, in the tree in front of cabin 1, and on the east side of cabin 3) and one exterior camera on the back of Cabin 3 to monitor the dock area on water.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee $75 per stay.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check-out is 10:00 AM. Put used towels in the shower. Empty the fridge and the freezer. Turn off the air conditioning (or set the thermostat to 55 degrees).
If the outdoor temperature is in single digits, leave the faucets on a drip from both hot/cold sides to prevent pipes from freezing. Turn off lights. Close and lock all exterior doors and windows.
Place garbage into bags and throw it into the green bins along the street in front of Cabin 1.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Prudenville

Located in Prudenville, this cottage is on the waterfront. Pineview Highlands Golf Course and White Deer Country Club 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.
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Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Houghton Lake Public Library - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • White Deer Country Club - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Roscommon Township Hall - 10 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Frog Tiki bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mj’s Burritos - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is North View Cabins #2 - Cozy 2Bed/1Ba Cabin with Private Deck on the Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at North View Cabins #2 - Cozy 2Bed/1Ba Cabin with Private Deck on the Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at North View Cabins #2 - Cozy 2Bed/1Ba Cabin with Private Deck on the Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is North View Cabins #2 - Cozy 2Bed/1Ba Cabin with Private Deck on the Lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Houghton Lake and Houghton Lake Public Library. Pineview Highlands Golf Course and White Deer Country Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway spot. Owner was especially accommodating to us. The
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda K.

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

Peace and quiet

It was very neat, clean. We didnt eat in. Just coffee in morning. Three seniors lady enjoying the cottage. The little porch was so cute. Good place to read. Really a nice get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communicaton with Sarah from the get go was spot on from check in to check out. Cottage #2, from the moment we walked in, was everything we expected. Everything inside that you need for a flawless vacation. The cottage is very cute and CLEAN. I was concerned about parking our boat trailer onsite but the trailer fit in between the cabins easily without being intrusive to the neighbors. Sarah has added a personal dock with chairs and table for cabins #1 and #2 with a cooler for your beverages. It is clear that Sarah is attentive to any concerns you may have (we didn't have any issues) and is making this new venture of hers a priority. Everything listed in the rental ad is spot on. You can swim or cool off by your personal dock. The water is shallow and the sand soft. There is a slight incline and a few steps to get to your dock. Beds were comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and had great weather to cruise the lake with our boat. Because of the heat and humidity the week there, the wall air conditioner made it easy to cool off after a day on the lake. We enjoyed the fire pit in front of our cottage one evening when there was a break in the heat. Our neighbors in cottage #1 took advantage of the kayaks that are provided at no charge. Thanks so much, Sarah, and wish you well on this venture!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Tip up town

Very nice Florida room was an added benefit for snowy gear . Would of liked a coffee maker that was a full pot, but very nice that kireig coffe was made available. Close to all activities . Very comfortable furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Beauty and Relaxation

What a great week at a great place! The house was very clean and comfortable. The host was very prompt in answering and questions and had someone right there for any issues that arose. The 3-seasons room was a joy to sit in. A+ property and host. You will love staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Der Rotwild J.

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

Great vacation

We stayed at this cabin for 10 days, it was perfect. Great clean cabin with plenty to do in the area. The host was wonderful and took great care to make sure that we had all of what we needed to make it enjoyable.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Houghton Lake getaway

Easy to get to right in town. Good parking for truck, boat and car. Owner Dave went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed. Will definitely be back if we are able next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald H., Bay City

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

Nice stay

We relaxed enjoying mostly pleasant weather. The right size cabin for my 2 daughters and myself. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

A Quiet Refresher

Weather was not as we hoped for relaxing outside but inside was nice and cozy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

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

Lake Getaway

My fiancé loved the proximity to dirt biking trails! Was able to ride the bike directly to the trailhead. We both enjoyed the raft out in the water as well as the paddle boards and kayaks. Neighbors were nice as well. Communication with Dave was prompt and he was able to answer all of my questions prior and during our stay. The water was amazingly clear with a sandy bottom and no weeds! Bedroom was always a little warm at night even with the fan and AC running. Perhaps another AC unit would help. Other than that, the house met all of our expectations and we would love to stay again next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Cyndi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Average at best

Cabin was decent but lacked expected amenities. Amenities like soap (went thru 4 liquid soap bottle as every one of them was basically empty), Kleenex (partial box but no back up to replace when empty, two trash bags, no coffee maker just a Keurig which only had two pods. Furnace would not operate, trash cage that was supposed to be at street was not. There is no beach access, there is access to the lake tho. Worst was the musty smell that permeated the bathroom. Did not get access code for cottage, messaged owner then has to contact VRBO a help to get owners phone number. Once we called him he was super friendly and gave us access code. The cottage is basically cute and view to lake beautiful but it really could use some basic updates to make it outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer L.

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

Do not stay in cabin 2

We had many issues with our stay here, and although we tried to address them with the owner before we posted this review, his responses were vague and he made it sound like he would give us a free stay to make up for it. When we asked him to clarify, he accused us of extortion and contacted Vrbo to try and have this review removed. Hopefully you are reading this! Here are 8 reasons not to rent here: 1. He didn’t know we were coming that day so we didn’t have the code when we arrived. It did not take long to get, but it did not seem like the place was truly ready for us. He just happened to be vacationing there himself too. 2. Any time we went down to the lake, his dogs barked loudly and often. We realize he tried pulling them back to stop them from barking, but eventually it made it so we didn’t want to go down to the lake. It was not enjoyable. 3. His family parked their vehicles in places where they obstructed the view of the lake from our cabin. 4. Even if we tried to ignore the dogs and went down to the lake, the beach was a disgusting mess. Not suitable for children or pets. We didn’t mind that it wasn’t bright and sunny, but we wanted our kids to be able to play in the sand and that wasn’t an option. 5. The floors under the beds were absolutely filthy. We had to block our dog and keep our kids from going under there. It felt like the whole place was disgusting as a result. Probably a decade or more of neglect. 6. There was no hot water on our last day. *We left a day early, by the way. 7. Throughout the day his children would walk between our car and cabin, a narrow gap which would often put them face to face with us in the screened-in porch. His whole family walked around like they own the place, (which, of course, they do). In addition to that lack of privacy, there were no blinds in the windows. 8. Overall, We feel that having anyone stay on the property while he and his family are vacationing there is inappropriate and awkward. No offense to them, but we wanted to go on a trip with our family, not his.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice and Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
She thought of everything, we just loved staying there
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

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

not so cool getaway

left florida for the cool north, only to endure a heat wave in michigan.. not the hosts fault. the cabin was better than most, but the description of the section of mud by the lake as a beach, not good.and, the elevated walkway is wobbly, terrible, felt like it is unsafe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia C.

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

Relaxing Retreat

The beach decor and coziness of cottage was a pleasant surprise. Love the lake access and friendly atmosphere. Would definitely recomend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Perfect R&R

Sarah was easy to deal with, very prompt with communication, prime location right by the lake. Would 100% recommend and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

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

Houghton Lake Fishing Trip

The cabin was very nice and exactly as described. Location couldn’t have been better we were close to restaurants and groceries and even though the weather kept us off Houghton Lake there were other lakes close by that we were able to fish. Would highly recommend both this cabin and the area itself.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Ice Fishing

My family and I enjoyed staying here at this place which is conveniently located by the lake shore. This made lake access very nice so that we could ice fish on the lake. I would consider another stay by maybe in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

our trip

it was great and close to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krysten H.

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

Cozy

Beautiful area, great cabin to just stay in with friends and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

lance n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

don,t.

we are in our 80s and it was in no way set up for us. mis leading information such as "beach access", there was no beach. Information did not give specifics,no instructions for TV, Heat, Grill was not suitable for cooking.Twin beds, was a TRUNDLE, not for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carmel S.

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

Points of view

Over all okay. The cottage was low on cooking supplies, wash cloths (none). The small bedroom smelled like urine. Guests should have been warned about the automated air freshener that could not be turned off. One guest has severe asthma that was triggered by the air freshener. The view of the lake was very limited due to the large cars parked at cabin 3.i would recommend a hand rail for the steps going down to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

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

Golf Outing

Perfect for our 4some golf trip
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope L.

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

Really Enjoyed

No issues. Really enjoyed the cabin and the appliances all worked. Realized just today that kitchen pictures have a regular coffee pot but there was not one in any of the kitchen cupboards when we went through them. It was no issue for us as we just got the kcups and I wasn't expecting it anyways. Everything else was as pictured. One thing I will mention is the toilet flow is slower, possibly just water saving, so we had to flush a couple times to avoid clogging sometimes but it never clogged on us dont ket that discourage you, just know for when you stay. Dave was super responsive when we had an issue on our PIN when trying to check in. Lake was quite choppy the firstvtwo days due ti the wind but we just went out to the Rec Center nearby thise days. The last few days the lake was super nice and calm so we got out on the kayaks. Definitely would like to come back one of these years.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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