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Enjoy Time Surrounded by Style & Beauty. Fully Updated 3BR 2 Bth Lake Front Home

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Houghton Lake, MI
  • Popular LocationHoughton Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPineview Highlands Golf Course11 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouth Higgins Lake State Park17 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)80 min drive

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About the area

Houghton Lake

At this holiday home, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Houghton Lake and 5.6 km (3.5 mi) from Quest Golf Club. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, 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 living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This beach holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Houghton Lake holiday home include Pineview Highlands Golf Course and North Higgins Lake State Park.

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk
  • Quest Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 11 min drive
  • North Higgins Lake State Park - 15 min drive
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Northshore Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪J D's Old Town Tavern - ‬7 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.

Enjoy Time Surrounded by Style & Beauty. Fully Updated 3BR 2 Bth Lake Front Home

Vacation in style at a professionally decorated and fully updated lakefront location. Our year-round home is over 1,200 square feet in size. You will have plenty of room to spread out in comfort during your visit. We hope you take the time to read our reviews. Guests consistently mention the size and comfort of our home as well as praise our location and accommodating lakefront.
Make lasting memories as you and your family relax, fish, swim, and play at Michigan's largest inland lake. This section of the lake has a firm sandy bottom that stays shallow for quite a way. The West Shore of Houghton Lake is commonly referred to as the "Calm Side". Our home doesn’t have a sea-wall. You can easily walk from our lawn into the water without the hassle of constantly climbing up and over a concrete, steel, or stone barrier. This is a fantastic location for families with small children.
Inside our home you will appreciate how the primary bedroom (with a king mattress) and full bath are separated from the main living area for privacy and relaxation. The lakefront bedroom (queen mattress) with great water views, is an oasis of its own. Our 3rd bedroom with 2 bunk beds (containing 4 twin mattresses) allow this roomy home to easily sleep 6.
The kitchen is modern and welcoming with updated stainless-steel appliances and granite counter tops. The updated décor throughout our home transitions seamlessly from room to room and adds the perfect finishing touch.
The entire living area is open, warm, and inviting offering fantastic views of the lake.
A Smart TV with LG Sound bar is provided for your enjoyment. The Primary bedroom contains another Smart TV.
If you’re a mature, relaxed, and refined group,,,,,,,we hope you visit and have a feeling you'll never want to leave.
Finally, we want to take a moment to summarize our rules so this is a fantastic experience for everyone: No Pets, No Smoking, and No Parties/Conduct that may be deemed offensive. We also require the primary renter to be over the age of 35. Additionally, our garage will be locked as it contains our personal items.
We'll close by stressing this is a family friendly home in a quiet family friendly neighborhood. Please be a good neighbor at all times during your stay.

Property manager

Calvin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 35

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Note from host: THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE OR NEIGHBORHOOD.
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
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. Note from host: THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE OR NEIGHBORHOOD. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Frequently asked questions

Does Enjoy Time Surrounded by Style & Beauty. Fully Updated 3BR 2 Bth Lake Front Home have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Enjoy Time Surrounded by Style & Beauty. Fully Updated 3BR 2 Bth Lake Front Home?

No, Enjoy Time Surrounded by Style & Beauty. Fully Updated 3BR 2 Bth Lake Front Home does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Enjoy Time Surrounded by Style & Beauty. Fully Updated 3BR 2 Bth Lake Front Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Enjoy Time Surrounded by Style & Beauty. Fully Updated 3BR 2 Bth Lake Front Home?

No, pets are not allowed.

Enjoy Time Surrounded by Style & Beauty. Fully Updated 3BR 2 Bth Lake Front Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carly K., Brewster, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little get away
We were looking for a quick little getaway that was far enough away from the city but not all the way “up north” and this was the perfect little spot for our family. Our 18 month old loved the water, and was great how much walkable water space there was for him. With the 4 of us, felt like a great amount of space inside and had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl & Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake in Sept
Very nice, but no soap or coffee to even get us started. Hall bathroom door is very noisy due to its sticking when opening and closing. Woke other people up!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for children
The place was nicely renovated. The beach and water level was great for kids. Enjoyed our stay. The owners were easy to get ahold of. Had no issues at all. Neighbors were friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home on the lake
Everything was wonderful! The home has everything you need and is conveniently located near restaurants and grocery stores in the area. There is an awesome market/store just up the street called Best Choice Marketplace. It has everything you can imagine. We stumbled upon it on our last day and were so disappointed no one had mentioned it in prior reviews. Skip going to Sav-A-Lot or Family Fare, buy your grocery items at Best Choice. It even has a fresh meat counter for all your grilling wants. We loved the home and the peaceful surroundings. The neighbors were super nice and quiet. We also liked the sandy bottom lake area in front of the home with easy access to the water. Unlike a lot of the homes on Houghton Lake that we saw that have a seawall, this one does not so you can walk right into the water. We have already booked our vacation week for next summer. Awesome stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer trip
Great location and great property, very clean and well decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Travis P., North Muskegon

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Good place for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful time away
The location was great! Right on the water. Friendly neighbors and low key neighborhood. If your bringing a boat, know that if the draft exceeds 2.5’, you will not be able to keep it dockside. Bring bumpers, dock is not equipped with them, and there is VERY limited parking to keep a trailered boat, or trailer on the property. If your staying during the summer months, bring fans, there is no AC. Fantastic fishing for walleye and smallmouth, 500 yards north of the dock. We would defiantly consider returning here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Everything was perfect for our family of 8 adults
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gale M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and cozy cottage
This is a beautiful fully renovated cottage with a beautiful view, and very clean. Calvin was a great host and immediately responded and then followed up to a message I sent to him. I was with my daughter and four grandchildren and we were all very comfortable. The only thing I would have liked better was more of a sandy beach for the kids, it was somewhat rocky, but we would still love to come back. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Great stay - fished rented a pontoon kids had a blast would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family cottage
We had a lovely couple of days on Houghton. The cottage is absolutely adorable, updated, and quaint with everything you need to enjoy! Calvin was great to work with, we hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cottage
My family and I just finished our stay at this absolutely stunning newly remodeled cottage! We have 3 kiddos, ages 3, 5, and 7 who loved playing on the little beach and swimming in the lake (shallow near dock, so perfect for littles). The grandparents joined as well, and enjoyed the beautiful front picture window with a great unobstructed view of the lake. We were able to dock our boat, and the fishing was great! My 7 yr old caught 11 fish over the course of our 5 night stay, going out each evening to fish for an hour or so! The cottage had everything we needed, and we cooked food most nights. The remodel is gorgeous, with new appliances and furniture and very well done decor (while still very child friendly). We enjoyed the Houghton Lake area where we were able to find parks, putt putt, ice cream, and tennis/pickleball courts all within 15 minutes. Busccilli's pizza was amazing, and highly recommend that as well. Calvin and Mary were wonderful hosts, super accessible and communicative! A five star experience all around!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Cozy Cottage
We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property with an awesome view of the lake which is just steps away. We also enjoyed the amazing sunrise. It was very clean and well kept and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

John Z., Greenville MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall trip
Had a great stay for our family fall trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ron S., Livonia, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Getaway
Our second year renting, and I've again it was great. Wonderful home, and Calvin is a great host! Thanks as always!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
Was very pleased with everything, close to town, lake was calm and perfect water temp at 74 degrees. The first foot of so on the lake access was rocky, past that and was very shallow for little kids to play and have fun in the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kris J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Great place. Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tami B., Armada mi

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
Our second stay in this cottage and it was again, great! We love the cottage and the area. Calvin and Mary are excellent to work with. The cottage is very warm and welcoming! We found everything we needed and enjoyed ice fishing by day and cooking and playing cards with family and friends! We will be back! Thank you Mary and Calvin!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Love waking up and watching the sun rise over the lake through the large bay window.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas 2019
Calvin's home was so perfect. An excellent choice for my visit back home and having my mother and son stay a couple nights over Christmas. It was very comfortable from the furniture, to the decor, and the fireplace. The set-up seemed perfect also, plenty if space if privacy was needed but small enough to spend time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! We had an amazing time at cottage. What a beautiful home. It had everything we needed !! The view was amazing!! We will definitely be planning a return trip!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

t p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect peaceful stay
Clean, comfy and supplied with everything you need. We were in town for a memorial for a family member and could not have chosen a better place for our stay. Great location, beautiful view of the lake. The owner was easy to contact for any questions and graciously let us check in a little early to get the grandson settled. We would love to return for some fun in the summer. The Price Family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andre M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf weekend
Great experience at this property. We were in the area for a few rounds of golf at forest dunes and this gave us a nice home base for the weekend. Will definitely recommend to friends and family who may ever visit the area in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Wonderful 3 a-day stay
The location and lake views were everything we wanted. The cottage was fully furnished as a home. Rating for inside cleanliness is 4 of 5. The outside, especially the entrance doorway needed major cleaning. Overall we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cottage on lake
We had a quick weekend stay, in town for a wedding. This home was very comfortable and had all amenities of home. I would love to stay for an extended period of time during the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019