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Year-Round Home with direct lake view and access close to everything!!!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Year-Round Home with direct lake view and access close to everything!!!

Enjoy direct lake access and view right out your front door within 1 mile of the Owens Rd Trailhead with a legal path right to the lake and parking available for your trailer. Summertime you can even bring your own boat and more it overnight. Firewood, all linens and even some starter Keurig cups are provided. We are walking distance pretty much anything you may need (grocery, watering holes, hardware and sport stores etc)Winter cancelation policy is 4 days before arrival. Message with any questions. We always try and accommodate early check in and check out times at no additional charge, but we do need to know in advance if that is your desire / intention.

Property manager

Dave Garbarino

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 700 sq ft (65 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Houghton With Direct Access
Houghton Lake Cabin with direct access
Houghton Lake Cabin With Direct Lake Access View

About the neighborhood

Map
Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • White Deer Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Denton Township Park - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 23 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Back Door Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Place - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Year-Round Home with direct lake view and access close to everything!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Year-Round Home with direct lake view and access close to everything!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Year-Round Home with direct lake view and access close to everything!!!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Year-Round Home with direct lake view and access close to everything!!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Houghton Lake and Houghton Lake Public Library. Pineview Highlands Golf Course and White Deer Country Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Year-Round Home with direct lake view and access close to everything!!! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beauty and Relaxation
What a great week at a great place! The house was very clean and comfortable. The host was very prompt in answering and questions and had someone right there for any issues that arose. The 3-seasons room was a joy to sit in. A+ property and host. You will love staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Cyndi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Average at best
Cabin was decent but lacked expected amenities. Amenities like soap (went thru 4 liquid soap bottle as every one of them was basically empty), Kleenex (partial box but no back up to replace when empty, two trash bags, no coffee maker just a Keurig which only had two pods. Furnace would not operate, trash cage that was supposed to be at street was not. There is no beach access, there is access to the lake tho. Worst was the musty smell that permeated the bathroom. Did not get access code for cottage, messaged owner then has to contact VRBO a help to get owners phone number. Once we called him he was super friendly and gave us access code. The cottage is basically cute and view to lake beautiful but it really could use some basic updates to make it outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krysten H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Beautiful area, great cabin to just stay in with friends and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

lance n.

Liked: Cleanliness
don,t.
we are in our 80s and it was in no way set up for us. mis leading information such as "beach access", there was no beach. Information did not give specifics,no instructions for TV, Heat, Grill was not suitable for cooking.Twin beds, was a TRUNDLE, not for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carmel S., 546 Monroe Court Bowling Green, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Points of view
Over all okay. The cottage was low on cooking supplies, wash cloths (none). The small bedroom smelled like urine. Guests should have been warned about the automated air freshener that could not be turned off. One guest has severe asthma that was triggered by the air freshener. The view of the lake was very limited due to the large cars parked at cabin 3.i would recommend a hand rail for the steps going down to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf Outing
Perfect for our 4some golf trip
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really Enjoyed
No issues. Really enjoyed the cabin and the appliances all worked. Realized just today that kitchen pictures have a regular coffee pot but there was not one in any of the kitchen cupboards when we went through them. It was no issue for us as we just got the kcups and I wasn't expecting it anyways. Everything else was as pictured. One thing I will mention is the toilet flow is slower, possibly just water saving, so we had to flush a couple times to avoid clogging sometimes but it never clogged on us dont ket that discourage you, just know for when you stay. Dave was super responsive when we had an issue on our PIN when trying to check in. Lake was quite choppy the firstvtwo days due ti the wind but we just went out to the Rec Center nearby thise days. The last few days the lake was super nice and calm so we got out on the kayaks. Definitely would like to come back one of these years.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin
Cute older cabin with easy access to lake. It did not work for my elderly mother who uses a walker so we shortened our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice weekend cottage
Great location, steps from Houghton Lake. Pet friendly was a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

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HOUGHTON LAKE
First of all Dave the owner did not give me the door code until I contacted him the day before arrival. The amenities listed a hot tub but none was there. Interior pictures misleading. no regular coffee pot, the tiny shower, barely big enough for a child was not pictured. Did I mention that the toilet paper holder was three feet above the floor and a foot behind my left ear. The living room had couch and love seat and an arm chair. Two lazy boys on the porch should be in the living room and the love seat on the porch. Watching tv in a lazy boy is way more comfortable. The hot water stunk like rotten eggs. The BBQ grill had not been cleaned in a very long time. The beach was littered with a dead fish and mounds of seaweed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Houghton Lake getaway
Easy to get to right in town. Good parking for truck, boat and car. Owner Dave went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed. Will definitely be back if we are able next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Der Rotwild J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
We stayed at this cabin for 10 days, it was perfect. Great clean cabin with plenty to do in the area. The host was wonderful and took great care to make sure that we had all of what we needed to make it enjoyable.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

tricky vickie

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant
Weather not so good but the stay was awesome very cozy in the cabin . Would definitely come and stay again .Enjoyed it very much .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald H., Bay City

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
We relaxed enjoying mostly pleasant weather. The right size cabin for my 2 daughters and myself. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Getaway
My fiancé loved the proximity to dirt biking trails! Was able to ride the bike directly to the trailhead. We both enjoyed the raft out in the water as well as the paddle boards and kayaks. Neighbors were nice as well. Communication with Dave was prompt and he was able to answer all of my questions prior and during our stay. The water was amazingly clear with a sandy bottom and no weeds! Bedroom was always a little warm at night even with the fan and AC running. Perhaps another AC unit would help. Other than that, the house met all of our expectations and we would love to stay again next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage
It was perfect and the location was perfect. The owner was very friendly and provided anything that we needed and was very helpful! We would definitely stay again! What a great spot for a vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tamara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette group
The unit was much bigger than expected and perfect for our girls/ women weekend. Dave was very responsive to any need that we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandparents getaway
Enjoyed time with our oldest granddaughters. Spent time at the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage
This place was great! Right on the water and perfect for our small group of guys hitting the lake for some ice fishing. David was awesome to work and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Quiet Refresher
Weather was not as we hoped for relaxing outside but inside was nice and cozy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shiela Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant
House was nice. Didn’t havve any issues
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Do not stay in cabin 2
We had many issues with our stay here, and although we tried to address them with the owner before we posted this review, his responses were vague and he made it sound like he would give us a free stay to make up for it. When we asked him to clarify, he accused us of extortion and contacted Vrbo to try and have this review removed. Hopefully you are reading this! Here are 8 reasons not to rent here: 1. He didn’t know we were coming that day so we didn’t have the code when we arrived. It did not take long to get, but it did not seem like the place was truly ready for us. He just happened to be vacationing there himself too. 2. Any time we went down to the lake, his dogs barked loudly and often. We realize he tried pulling them back to stop them from barking, but eventually it made it so we didn’t want to go down to the lake. It was not enjoyable. 3. His family parked their vehicles in places where they obstructed the view of the lake from our cabin. 4. Even if we tried to ignore the dogs and went down to the lake, the beach was a disgusting mess. Not suitable for children or pets. We didn’t mind that it wasn’t bright and sunny, but we wanted our kids to be able to play in the sand and that wasn’t an option. 5. The floors under the beds were absolutely filthy. We had to block our dog and keep our kids from going under there. It felt like the whole place was disgusting as a result. Probably a decade or more of neglect. 6. There was no hot water on our last day. *We left a day early, by the way. 7. Throughout the day his children would walk between our car and cabin, a narrow gap which would often put them face to face with us in the screened-in porch. His whole family walked around like they own the place, (which, of course, they do). In addition to that lack of privacy, there were no blinds in the windows. 8. Overall, We feel that having anyone stay on the property while he and his family are vacationing there is inappropriate and awkward. No offense to them, but we wanted to go on a trip with our family, not his.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S., Clio, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Had a wonderful stay while in town for a wedding
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Houghton Lake getaway
Had difficulty with working tv. Dave was very helpful and available but we r not savvy with electronics. We totally enjoyed our short get away 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Place was the perfect get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022