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Centrally located, four season retreat w/firepit and lakeview.

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Exterior
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Prudenville, MI
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, South Higgins Lake State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Centrally located, four season retreat w/firepit and lakeview.

Just steps away from beautiful Houghton Lake. Take in stunning sunsets over Michigan's largest inland lake, from the comfort of a backyard bonfire or 3 season room. This open concept 3 bedroom ranch is situated on a 1/4 acre lot with ample parking for cars, trailers & ORVs. A getaway perfect for every season. Boating, kayaking, fishing, hunting, trail riding and color tours all within a 10 mile radius. Trails, restaurants, groceries, entertainment and local golf courses only a 5 minute drive away. Road end access to Houghton Lake. Ice fishing shanty and hunting & fishing guide available. Your up north retreat awaits!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2737956vb
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

About the area

Prudenville

Located in Prudenville, this cottage is on a lake. White Deer Country Club and Pineview Highlands Golf Course 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Prudenville, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 23 min drive - 23.7 km
  • The Dream Golf Course - 25 min drive - 40.8 km
  • Au Sable River - 33 min drive - 61.8 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 36 min drive - 68.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Frog Tiki bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Centrally located, four season retreat w/firepit and lakeview. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Centrally located, four season retreat w/firepit and lakeview.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Centrally located, four season retreat w/firepit and lakeview.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Centrally located, four season retreat w/firepit and lakeview.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Centrally located, four season retreat w/firepit and lakeview. located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Houghton Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Houghton Lake Public Library and White Deer Country Club. Pineview Highlands Golf Course and Denton Township Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

eric b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb, 2026
Thank you for staying at Elaine's lighthouse. Hope to see you again. Thanks for leaving the place spotless. I really appreciate it. Take care.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was absolutely wonderful the place was spotless and location was excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2025
Thank you for staying at Elaine's lighthouse. Hope someday you will return.It was my pleasure having you there.Take care.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was impeccable. Host was exceptional. Would definitely stay again. Very convenient to all the area has to offer. Highly recommended. The accommodations and host will not disappoint. A very nice and enjoyable stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Away from work!

Great view of lake. Fun get away.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Great Place & Host

My buddies and I stayed at Edward's cottage. It was a fantastic place. Relaxing and clean. Edward was a gracious host. We really enjoyed our stay. I would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon O.

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

Perfect getaway

Had the most relaxed, fun weekend here with family. From sunsets, watching the water from the front porch, kayaking, corn hole, bike riding, to bon fires and S'mores. Plus you get Ed the hostess with the mostess, who will take care of anything you need or want.If you are looking for a place to get away but still close enough to do it all, then this is the place for you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for staying at Elaine's lighthouse. I really appreciate your business.You left the place spotless. Hope to see you ladies again. Thank you very much.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Week at the Lake

The house was very clean and stocked well! Ed was even so nice to have treats for the kids and a bottle of wine for the adults. Nice central location and dock access to the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
I would recommend Lisa to stay At any vrbo and her family. They left the place immaculate. The kids were outstanding well-behaved. And look like they had a lot of fun. Memories were made at Houghton Lake, Michigan.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

samantha s.

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

Wicked weekend

This property was perfect we gathered for a weekend of fun filled friend and drinking time and the house was perfect size had all we needed to keep us going. Ed even came and was out dd (Very much appreciated). He let us know anything we needed and helped with all our needs thank you for amazing time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2022
Thank you for staying at Elaine's Lighthouse you and your guest s were awesome you left a place in great shape. Thanks again hope you will stay again in the near future take care

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Hosted by Ed

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