Chalet
King Bd + 2 Queen Bds + BBQ + Fire Pit + Near Lake
Chalet in Houghton Lake
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Houghton Lake
- Place, Pineview Highlands Golf Course
- Place, Brian's Lakeside Marina
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Queen Beds
Living Room 1
2 Single Sofa Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
King Bd + 2 Queen Bds + BBQ + Fire Pit + Near Lake
This home is a serene retreat just minutes from Michigan’s most breathtaking inland lakes! Nestled in a peaceful neighborhood, this newly renovated home is designed for adventure or relaxation. Near year-round recreation activities including swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, skiing, ORV trails, and more!
Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep in hotel-quality beds, wake to the sound of nature, sip morning coffee on the spacious deck, then unwind after a day at the lake by enjoying the BBQ and fire pit.
Kitchen
Fully-stocked, spacious kitchen with everything you need to cook basic or elaborate meals. The kitchen features granite countertops, new appliances, a coffee/tea station, and a large island with a gas stovetop, oven, and ample prep space.
Dining
The eating area is attached to the kitchen and features a wooden table that seats six, along with two bar stools near the island.
Sleeping Accommodations
The primary bedroom has a plush king-sized bed with hotel-quality linens, 50" SmartTV, full length mirror, dresser, two nightstands, full closet, and a luggage rack.
Loft space sleeps up to four additional guests on two, new queen-sized beds. Additionally, the loft features a children's reading nook and play area along with assorted board games and children's books. The loft has a full dresser and two nightstands.
Living Room / Great Room
The living room features two new oversized leather sofas that comfortably sleep one person each. The living room features a huge 65" SmartTV with streaming capabilities and a vacation guide with area recommendations.
Bathroom
The bathroom offers a luxurious rainfall shower head and a full tub for soaking. Hair dryer is provided as well as makeup washcloths and plenty of towels. Complimentary shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion also provided.
Outdoor space
Kick back and relax on the deck or in the backyard outdoor space. Enjoy cooking on the provided BBQ grill (charcoal) or savor your morning coffee or tea on the deck lounging set. In the evening, enjoy the backyard fire pit with chairs and roast some s’mores under the stars.
Extras
The home comes with a stackable washer and dryer unit with some laundry supplies. Six beach towels are provided for guests. Guests have access to the entire house with the exception of one closet and the garage/pole barn.
The home has a long driveway with plenty of parking and ample space for RVs, trailers, ORVs, boats, or other trailered items. A 50-amp hook-up is available if groups want to share the space with an RV or camper on the property.
Other things to note:
• Convenient self-check-in
• Check-out is 11:00am
• Check-in is 3:00pm
• Air conditioning in the primary bedroom
• Smart TVs with streaming capabilities
• Complimentary coffee/tea
• Pets and smoking are not allowed.
• Parties are not allowed.
• Street Parking is not allowed.
The Location
Enjoy Michigan’s other great lakes!
+ 5 minutes to the sparkling shores of Houghton Lake — Michigan’s largest inland lake — with shops, eateries, and endless water activities.
+ 15 minutes to the crystal-clear beaches and lush state parks of Higgins Lake — a true northern Michigan gem with beautiful beaches, picnic areas and hiking.
Enjoy year-round recreation
+ Summer: This places has everything for summer fun including swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, golfing, biking, disc golf, go-carts, ATV/ORV trails, and pickleball. Home to the Bud Bash every summer on the lake!
+ Winter: Winter is a good time to visit this area with plenty of ice fishing, snowmobiling, skiing, and hunting available. Houghton Lake is also home to Tip-up Town USA!
+ Fall: Enjoy the colorful display of changing leaves in Michigan’s up north. Visit an area farm or apple orchard!
+ Spring: Celebrate the changing of seasons with a peaceful and quiet getaway. Seasonal stores start to open, and this area is quiet and serene in the spring.
+ This location is also perfect for day trips to iconic Michigan destinations:
• 30 mins to West Branch Shopping Outlets
• 50 mins to Soaring Eagle Casino
• 90 mins to the bustling beauty of Traverse City, Petoskey or Elk Rapids
2 hours to the stunning shores of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Guest access
Guests have full access to the home and yard with the exception of the garage/poll barn and one hallway closet.
Other things to note
This is a rural location so there may be area cats, chipmunks, wild turkeys and other wildlife that may visit the property. The home is in a quiet subdivision with seasonal and year-round tenants.
Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep in hotel-quality beds, wake to the sound of nature, sip morning coffee on the spacious deck, then unwind after a day at the lake by enjoying the BBQ and fire pit.
Kitchen
Fully-stocked, spacious kitchen with everything you need to cook basic or elaborate meals. The kitchen features granite countertops, new appliances, a coffee/tea station, and a large island with a gas stovetop, oven, and ample prep space.
Dining
The eating area is attached to the kitchen and features a wooden table that seats six, along with two bar stools near the island.
Sleeping Accommodations
The primary bedroom has a plush king-sized bed with hotel-quality linens, 50" SmartTV, full length mirror, dresser, two nightstands, full closet, and a luggage rack.
Loft space sleeps up to four additional guests on two, new queen-sized beds. Additionally, the loft features a children's reading nook and play area along with assorted board games and children's books. The loft has a full dresser and two nightstands.
Living Room / Great Room
The living room features two new oversized leather sofas that comfortably sleep one person each. The living room features a huge 65" SmartTV with streaming capabilities and a vacation guide with area recommendations.
Bathroom
The bathroom offers a luxurious rainfall shower head and a full tub for soaking. Hair dryer is provided as well as makeup washcloths and plenty of towels. Complimentary shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion also provided.
Outdoor space
Kick back and relax on the deck or in the backyard outdoor space. Enjoy cooking on the provided BBQ grill (charcoal) or savor your morning coffee or tea on the deck lounging set. In the evening, enjoy the backyard fire pit with chairs and roast some s’mores under the stars.
Extras
The home comes with a stackable washer and dryer unit with some laundry supplies. Six beach towels are provided for guests. Guests have access to the entire house with the exception of one closet and the garage/pole barn.
The home has a long driveway with plenty of parking and ample space for RVs, trailers, ORVs, boats, or other trailered items. A 50-amp hook-up is available if groups want to share the space with an RV or camper on the property.
Other things to note:
• Convenient self-check-in
• Check-out is 11:00am
• Check-in is 3:00pm
• Air conditioning in the primary bedroom
• Smart TVs with streaming capabilities
• Complimentary coffee/tea
• Pets and smoking are not allowed.
• Parties are not allowed.
• Street Parking is not allowed.
The Location
Enjoy Michigan’s other great lakes!
+ 5 minutes to the sparkling shores of Houghton Lake — Michigan’s largest inland lake — with shops, eateries, and endless water activities.
+ 15 minutes to the crystal-clear beaches and lush state parks of Higgins Lake — a true northern Michigan gem with beautiful beaches, picnic areas and hiking.
Enjoy year-round recreation
+ Summer: This places has everything for summer fun including swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, golfing, biking, disc golf, go-carts, ATV/ORV trails, and pickleball. Home to the Bud Bash every summer on the lake!
+ Winter: Winter is a good time to visit this area with plenty of ice fishing, snowmobiling, skiing, and hunting available. Houghton Lake is also home to Tip-up Town USA!
+ Fall: Enjoy the colorful display of changing leaves in Michigan’s up north. Visit an area farm or apple orchard!
+ Spring: Celebrate the changing of seasons with a peaceful and quiet getaway. Seasonal stores start to open, and this area is quiet and serene in the spring.
+ This location is also perfect for day trips to iconic Michigan destinations:
• 30 mins to West Branch Shopping Outlets
• 50 mins to Soaring Eagle Casino
• 90 mins to the bustling beauty of Traverse City, Petoskey or Elk Rapids
2 hours to the stunning shores of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Guest access
Guests have full access to the home and yard with the exception of the garage/poll barn and one hallway closet.
Other things to note
This is a rural location so there may be area cats, chipmunks, wild turkeys and other wildlife that may visit the property. The home is in a quiet subdivision with seasonal and year-round tenants.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please do not strip the beds- our cleaners will take care of that.
Turn off any appliances
Close windows
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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Houghton Lake
Located in Houghton Lake, this chalet is in a rural area. Heights 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 Wildlife Research Area and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Houghton Lake, MI
What's nearby
- Houghton Lake - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
- Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
- Brian's Lakeside Marina - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
- Houghton Lake Public Library - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
- Roscommon Township Hall - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 12 min drive
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Taco Bell - 10 min drive
- MJ's Eatery - 7 min drive
- Mj’s Burritos - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Fred Lathrop
We are a family of four that loves traveling the country in our RV. We have been interested in real estate and hosting for years and finally went for it! We care about giving guests a great experience in a comfortable, well-maintained home with an excellent customer service experience.
Why they chose this property
The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet - a great place to relax and unwind.
What makes this property unique
The home is a well-built and updated chalet with mature trees surrounding it and a beautiful deck.
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