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Quiet Houghton Get Away

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Private kitchen
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Brian's Lakeside Marina
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Heights Marina
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 2nd Floor

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2 2nd Floor

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 2nd Floor

1 Double Bed

Bedroom Main floor

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Quiet Houghton Get Away

Welcome to 118 Oliver. This home, as shown in photos has date finishes, but is very clean and comfortable. The home will comfortably sleep 8 with 4 bedrooms. The house also has 2 full bathrooms. This property is located walking distance from the lake and parks. The DNR boat launch is less than 5 miles from home. Local activities include fishing, hunting, trail riding, golfing, shopping and dinning.

The home has a private yard, fire pit, deck, and spacious interiors. The driveway has parking available for truck and trailer if needed.

Three bedrooms have queen mattresses and a double in the fourth bedroom. Bathrooms are spacious with stand up showers, vanity, toilet, and dressing area.

Free Wifi. Television does have streaming capabilities.

Roscommon Township does require short term rental homes to be licensed with the Township. This is a licensed home and has been inspected to meet the Township's Short Term Rental Ordinance.

NO Pets
NO Smoking

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The home is not child proof.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1341583vb
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

About the area

Houghton Lake Heights

Houghton Lake Heights is home to this holiday home. Brian's Lakeside Marina and Heights 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.
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Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brian's Lakeside Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • beach near Brian's Lakeside Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Heights Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • beach near Houghton Lake Public Water Access Site - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Houghton Get Away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet Houghton Get Away?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Houghton Get Away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Houghton Get Away?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Houghton Get Away located?

Situated in Houghton Lake Heights, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Houghton Lake and Brian's Lakeside Marina. Heights Marina and Roscommon Township Hall are also within 2 miles (3 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. 25 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and inviting. It had a cabin charm inside. We loved the fire pit and the space.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

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

Great place

My team from my company were doing work in the area. This is a rare find - there aren't many 4 bed 2 bath places in Houghton Lake. We've stayed in several different places and this fit the bill well! Would definitely rent again. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melvin T.

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

Golf stay.

The only thing is no air conditioning. 90’s each day we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DawnLt E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable house, we loved the decorations! The living room was set up perfectly for hanging out and visiting. The deck was great and the awning provided much needed shade during the hot summer days. No AC, but fans were provided and we also brought a couple extras. Walking distance to the lake and a local pub with music and karaoke. The neighbor was very friendly too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelley B.

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

Michigan Adventures 24

Family come together from all over the globe for a visit. Had a wonderful time in Michigan
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

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

Great for relaxing and very comfortable🙂

Enjoyed our stay, had 2 stray kitty's show up for a visit and we're very 😍 lovey and sweet. The large bird house out back was beautiful ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross T.

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

Fishing trip

Everything was as advertised and worked out great for a fishing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Great house

Cozy, very clean, well stocked house. We appreciated extra fans to help keep the house cool, especially fans for inside each bedroom window. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

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

Great spot for 8 people in Houghton Lake Heights

We needed some extra beds because we had a bunch of people coming to the lake house in Houghton Lake Heights. This house was perfect. Beds were nice, and the common areas have plenty of space to hang out. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa T.

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

Vacation rental

Older house, quiet location with good heater. Was only given 8 bath towels to with no washclothes. Not all the information is on coffee table for wifi
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Patrick K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Stay Safe ad Stay Out

The property is nothing like it is advertised. The exterior of the property is as shown however the interior of the property is unsafe, is in violation of numerous building codes, OSHA safety standards, is infested with Fly’s, Box Elders, and Spiders. The main rear entrance stairwell is uneven and the stairs meet the door. Code/Safety violations. Underneath two layers of carpet you can feel a rotted floor beneath. On to the kitchen, you look up to a water-stained ceiling with a dishwasher that is improperly installed. The dining and main living area you see a poorly lit area with a sagging ceiling. The floor has varying levels, one can easily stumble. The front bedroom has a partial carpet in the doorway loosely covering exposed nails sticking up through the floor. The downstairs bath has a water filter exposed and not anchored with an electrical receptacle missing a cover below. Then you feel the heat from a hot water heater behind a screen. The stair treads are not securely fastened, against code, finished or safe. The hand rail does not mee code and the clearance from the top of stair tread to the archway height is well less than 6 feet. The bedrooms are poorly rehabilitated. Drywall tape is bubbling off the ceiling seams. In the hallway you will see an unfinished railing and floor. The floor has several places where there are metal plates screwed down and ground as well as it is horribly uneven and towards the bedroom is a stumble hazard. Where shoes while in this house at all times. The bathroom on the second floor has been remodeled by something much less than a professional but does appear to be the best room in the house. Also, there is one heat register on the second floor in the bathroom. Bring lots of blankets if you stay when it cold. The craftmanship in this house is rudimentary at best and the structure is not fit for public safe use. Don’t even ask about furnishing or internet both are terrible and the owner makes excuses. For this size house in good condition, it would be worth $,$$$ per week. In its current condition I would consider the owners irresponsible and greedy at best. Keep your family safe and stay away.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2021
Thank you for the review and inspection. Your code knowledge is good with exception that current codes do not apply to a nearly 100 year old home. Additionally, OSHA offers no guidance for residential homes. For future guest reading this, please read the other reviews as well. Read the home’s description. Look at the photos and then decide if you would like to stay in this home. The home is not new, nor is it advertised as new or renovated. I promise a clean and safe home ready for your stay. I cannot promise the local internet provider, or any utility provider, will not have an outage during your stay as this guest experienced. I also promise to be available to you, as I was available to this guest. We texted over 70 times in a 7 day stay. At no time through any of these communication did the guest bring up unsafe or unfit conditions. Again the home is not new, we are working on updating finishes throughout, we are not done nor advertise these claims. We welcome any guests that appreciates having 4 clean bedrooms, 2 clean full size bathrooms, a large clean kitchen, all in a home close to all that the Houghton Lake Area has to offer. Enjoy your stay in the area whether you decide to book here or in another home in the area. Thank you for reading and considering our home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessyca P.

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

Great place for a girls weekend

This was a great place for our girls weekend. There were plenty of sleeping arrangement options. The property was clean and well maintained and has nice fisherman decor. The owner was very friendly and easy to get ahold of with questions. The kitchen was stocked with what you need to stay in and cook. I Would recommend this property to anyone looking to visit the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie D.

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

Family Celebration

Loved this visit! The place was very charming and easy to find! The owner was very nice throughout it all and kept in contact every time I contacted him. The house was very well stocked and VERY clean. This was my husband’s first experience with an air B&B and he was pleasantly surprised! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo G.

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

House served us very well

Well stocked, well maintained and good home base
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennene B.

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

A decent place to lay your head

I may come back to stay to see the renovations finished. It is a little "rustic" but adequately furnished with 1970's to 2021 furnishings. It was a decent place to lay our heads for a couple nights. Brian is a nice host to work with which is very important to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenn H.

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

Great visit

House is clean and cozy. 5 adults stayed for spouse's 40th birthday. Owner is super nice and was easy to communicate with, responded to all questions/text messages within minutes. Very comfortable. Only suggestion is more towels and there were no washcloths/hand towels. There is no A/C, but putting the fans in the windows made it really comfortable and we were never too warm even on 90 degree days. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

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

Very nice stay! Very clean, great communication with the owners, and cute house!

We rented this location for a family reunion in the area, and the 4 bedrooms was perfect! The kitchen was nice and clean, the bathrooms (2) looked brand new, and it was a nice layout!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Cozy home

We had three generations for a family Up North getaway. The house was clean and comfortable, had cool cottage style decorations. We had everything we needed. Quiet neighborhood with the community beach nearby. Just bring your water shoes for the rocks! Hot days at the beach and shopping for rainy ones. Or games at the house. Go carts, putt putt, bounce house on cooler days. Plenty to do. Easy communication with Brian from start to finish. An enjoyable week.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick J.

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

Great

Owner was very nice and even let us drop off are gear earlier then check in time to go I’ve fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Ice Fishing

We loved the house and the location to the lake. We definitely want to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

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

Great cozy cabin with lots of room

Owner was always available and cabin was very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Last 4 wheeler trip of season

We had a great stay . The cabin was very clean and had everything that we needed. Would definitely recommend! Just a short walk to the lake view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ken l.

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

Easy and pleasant

Easy process. Property owner very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Just what we needed

We were four older guys traveling for a golf tournament. We needed four separate beds and we got that plus four separate bedrooms. Everything worked well so it was just what we needed. We were only there in the evening and it was very quiet. The lake was very close but we never went there. The house worked great for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

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

Great place to relax

Nice spacious home. Quiet neighborhood. Perfect place for a family/friends getaway. Host was available for all questions. We’d stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

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Hosted by Brian Grapentien

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