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Nothing Fancy. Family cottage on a small fishing lake near Houghton Lake.

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Prudenville, MI
  • Houghton Lake
    7 min drive
  • White Deer Country Club
    9 min drive
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course
    15 min drive
  • Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
    16 min drive

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About the area

Prudenville

At this cottage, you'll be 4.9 km (3 mi) from Houghton Lake and 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from White Deer Country Club. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a living room and a TV are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 7 min drive
  • White Deer Country Club - 9 min drive
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 15 min drive
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 32 min drive
  • Lake Saint Helen - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Place - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Tiki Frog Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nothing Fancy. Family cottage on a small fishing lake near Houghton Lake.

Welcome to Nothing Fancy! It's a 4th generation, comfortable family cottage on a small fishing lake. 6 minutes to Houghton Lake. 20 minutes to Higgins. Drive your ORV or sled to Trail 6! Ample parking for toy haulers ! Close to Forest Dunes and MANY other challenging courses for the golf enthusiast . Bring your kayak for hours of quiet relaxing fishing! Fire pit and wood for smores!
Lake access cottage near Houghton Lake

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Nothing Fancy. Family cottage on a small fishing lake near Houghton Lake. have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nothing Fancy. Family cottage on a small fishing lake near Houghton Lake.?

No, Nothing Fancy. Family cottage on a small fishing lake near Houghton Lake. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nothing Fancy. Family cottage on a small fishing lake near Houghton Lake.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Nothing Fancy. Family cottage on a small fishing lake near Houghton Lake. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miracle l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little house
The owner were awesome The peace an quit hear the birds singing away, we had a great time there an we had a bon fire which it was relaxing. I would highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing Fancy Cabin
Absolutely loved our stay at the cabin! Kim was an awesome host and even delivered homemade baked goods. The cabin is in a beautiful quiet neighborhood with a short walk to Shadow Lake. Hope to be back one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place great host
Had an absolute wonderful time... the place was great very clean and spacious will definitely be back for sure... Also the host was wonderful would recommend to anyone and everyone
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place
We stayed at this property to be close to ORV trails. This place met all of our needs and was so cute and cozy! The owners were very attentive and the place was clean and stocked oh all theeer necessities and then some. We will definitely return to this prop
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Host
Super friendly host. Great fishing too!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage
As the name states, its nothing fancy, but it fits 4 people just fine and the host is great. Clean place, and has laundry too so that's nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Friendly, everything we needed, fun fishing and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

brett g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
We stayed for a golf weekend and it was perfect, great location to food, and restaurants. Close to the lake and golf. We caught a few fish on the boats they provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Very nice Owner, place was cute and clean. would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G., Farwell, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice break
Owner is wonderful and she gives the renters privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A True Cottage
We stayed for 2 weeks! Kim, the owner and host, was wonderful. The cottage was very clean and well stocked with everything we could possibly need. When I was looking to rent a place for 2 weeks, I was shocked at the prices on Houghton and Higgins lake. The Nothing Fancy house is affordable and a true cottage (with A/C) in the woods. There was ample parking for the many guest we had visiting. I am already booking again for September and possibly after the New Year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice family getaway
There was plenty of room and the host was easy to communicate with
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hollie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy campers!!
Our group consisted of Mom, dad, 5 kids age range from 20 to 27. We had the best time here! Kim and her husband were both amazing folks, Kim stopped by to see if we needed anything. Her husband taught our son how to do the spoon fish method. We loved the barn house, the property is perfect and shaded and on the water. We fished, we rode the local trails on our dual sport bikes, we kayaked, we bbq'd, we had nightly bonfires, roasted hot dogs and made smores. We walked the trails on the property and we were very close to town, restaurant's, public Houghton Lake access and all the major stores!! We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet country setting with no worries of any kind.
Kim,Bill &Chris They are good people to know, they are there to help with anything. This are second stay and won't be our last.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Comfortable and clean
We enjoyed our short stay, the cabin was clean and comfortable and the hosts are very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee W., Holland, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing Fancy is the perfect name for this nothing fancy home
After booking the property, Kim gave me her number to reach out for any questions. A few days before check in i reached out, she answered any questions. She even sent me more photos than what were listed in the listing!. On check in day, she let me know the check in process which I relayed to my group. My dad and his wife arrived first and she introduced herself and gave the ins and outs of the property which my dad relayed that info to the rest of the group when we arrived. The house is extremely cute and cozy. Kim even turned the air on for us prior to arrival so it is cool inside. Kim lives in the home next door and was always there if we needed anything (wasn’t overbearing or nosey like some hosts can be when they live next to the property). We even found a phone in the river on our canoe trip and she brought over a bag of rice for us to dry the phone out! The river the barn was on is a fishing river but the kids and their parents went on the paddle boat and row boat to go fishing. The kids even jumped in the water to swim! There was nearly everything you need to stay in a home away from home (condiments, seasonings, extra towels, shampoo/conditioner/soap etc.). The home is very warm and inviting. I loved the cabin feel it had too! Definitely recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a cute cozy place to stay that’s near Houghton or Higgins Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Itchel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
It was a wonderful experience. I would definitely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time had by all 7 of us.
It was easy to find. No problems with the Cottage or surrounding area. Very friendly property managers. Had a great time, campfires at night. Outside to grill, ca.pfire pit, and lots of woods with trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and relaxing
Kim has always been an amazing host. The home has everything you will need for your stay. It's peaceful, relaxing stay and the home is very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday get away
Bill,Kim and Chris were amazing to us and we are leaving like we are part of the family! Best by far.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joellen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
weekend getaway
Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAMES L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
Nice area. Property was clean and inviting. perfect location to trails to ride our RZRs. Only issue was only one bathroom and it was on second floor. Will hopefully get back there soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness
ORV FRIENDLY CLOSE TO TRAILS.
Cabin was perfect for my buddies and I. Very clean, with plenty of room. The perfect place to warm up after riding the trails. Host was helpful in finding the trails, which were very close to the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
2022 Winter Wheeling Trip
2nd year in a row staying here, no complaints from anyone in the group. It was exactly as I had expected from last year, very clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Every thing we needed
It had everything we needed close to the trails
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022