Title: Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake Holiday home in Houghton Lake with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100840000/100834100/100834033/70c7d0a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100840000/100834100/100834033/ef75b016.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100840000/100834100/100834033/580853a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100840000/100834100/100834033/d0e1a939.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100840000/100834100/100834033/74ecf268.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Houghton Lake Cottage offers a serene lakeside escape with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and free WiFi. Take advantage of the spacious backyard's private deck to unwind after exploring Roscommon State Forest or boating on Houghton Lake. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake Bring your friends and family to this lakeside vacation rental, ideal for outdoor fun! Hike through Roscommon State Forest, hit the links at Pineview Highlands Golf Course, take a day trip to Traverse City, or spend all day boating on Houghton Lake. You can also make the trek to either North or South Higgins Lake State Park, both about 15 miles away! With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, free WiFi, and a private deck in a spacious backyard, this cottage has everything you'll need for a relaxing getaway. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78360000/78359100/78359098/024ee41e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Cottage with dock Houghton Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=78359098&PinnedHotelID=78359098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66250000/66244700/66244645/w1191h2208x0y0-461c2ac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Lakefront House on Houghton Lake - 3 Beds, 3 Baths Prudenville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=66244645&PinnedHotelID=66244645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115330000/115323000/115322925/1a427a78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grandview on East Bay Denton Township - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=115322925&PinnedHotelID=115322925&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106720000/106717800/106717774/d6aef2ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enjoy views of beautiful Houghton Lake in charming LARGE home that sleeps 10. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.316986,-84.76399&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gpomG%7CmjdO%3FU%3FU%3FU%40S%40W%3FS%40U%40W%40SBU%40UBSBU%40UBSBUDUBSBSDUDSBUFQDSDSDSFSFSDQFSFQFQHSFSFOHQFQHQHOHOHQHOJQHMJOHMJOJOJMJMHMLMJMJKLMJKLKJILKLKLIJILKLGLINILGLILGNELGNELGLENCNELENENALENANCNANCL%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FNBN%40NBN%40LDNBNBLDNDLBNFLDNDLFLDNFLHLFLHNHLFJJLHLHLJJJLHLJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLJLJNJNHLJNHLJPHNHPHNHNFPHPHPFPFPHRFPFPFRDPFRDRFRDRDRDRDRDRBTDRBRDTBT%40RBTBTBR%40T%40TBR%40V%40T%3FR%40V%3FR%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTAT%3FTARAVCTARATCTCRCTATCRETCRETCRERERETERERGRERGPERGRGPGPIPGPGPIPIRGNINIPINIPKNINKLINKLKNKLKNKJKLKLKJMLKJMJMJKJMHMHMJKHMHOFMHMFMHOFMFMFODMDODMDODMBOBODMBO%40OBOBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOCOCOAMCOCOEMCOEOEMEMEOEMGOGMGMIMGOIMGMIMIKKMIMIMKKKMKKKMMKKKMMMIKKMKOKOKMIOKMIOKOIQIOIQIOIOGSIQGOGQISGQGQGSESGQGSESESESGSCUESESCUCSEUCSCUAUCSCUAUCSAUAWAS%3FUAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=66rXIF5M3PPK1AMgvhlsQcRXGXA=) Houghton Lake, MI #### What's nearby - Heights Marina - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Houghton Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles - Brian's Lakeside Marina - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles - Roscommon Township Hall - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles - Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive - ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mj’s Burritos - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake located? > Situated in Houghton Lake, this holiday home is steps away from Heights Marina and Houghton Lake. Brian's Lakeside Marina and Quest Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family-Friendly Cottage on the Lake Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Linda M. 10 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Houghton lake Loved the layout and location of this place! Host is very quick to respond to questions!We hope to stay here again! ##### Linda M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chandra D. 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Wedding weekend getaway Nice house, well stocked, owner was very friendly and helpful. We had 10 and sleeping for all. Close if attending an event at the Barn at Evergreen. ##### Chandra D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie M. 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We loved our stay at your cottage on the lake. The kitchen was the best stocked kitchen I have ever seen in a cottage. The place was so comfy with big fuzzy blankets and really comfy beds. The grandkids loved the dock and the ease of stepping off into shallow water. They had a blast fishing, boating tubing and kayaking. We will definitely return for another visit. ##### Marie M. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan H. 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Quick stay but the house was beautiful and clean. The hosts were always very accessible for questions and help. We'd love to come back again. Thank you! ##### Meghan H. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. 18 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location, easy to find, easy to check-in, great vacation! ##### Lisa S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russell M. 12 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Father / Son fishing trip Excellent property, great communication, clean, highly recommend!! ##### Russell M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penelope M. 17 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and location!! Beautiful and very cozy home. Very clean and organized. Beautiful view and relaxing yard with dock. We rented this house for a UTV ride weekend. It was close to trails, had ample parking for our trailer, two cars and even our SxS. We enjoyed this house so much, we’d love to return for a summer stay and enjoy the lake. ##### Penelope M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandy H. 17 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect home on the lake Home was great. Our 2nd year renting this house. Perfect for multiple families/friends. ##### Mandy H. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi T. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! We needed a last minute place to get out of town for the weekend while work was being done at our house. Found Shore ‘Nuff and we’re so glad we did. Beautiful views out onto the lake, loads of room and everything we needed - even down to little extras like spices left in the cupboard which aren’t always supplied but very much appreciated. We stayed in most of the weekend because of the rain but enjoyed hanging out, reading and playing games. Thanks for a great stay! ##### Jodi T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### S M. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Would definitely rent again. The place was perfect for what we wanted. Beautiful sunrise from the master bedroom. Plenty of room for everyone.. Didn't want to leave ##### S M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mary b. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Time on Houghton Lake Our family enjoyed our stay at this lovely home on the water. Host Noah was very quick to answer questions and gave helpful information on boat rental before our stay. ##### mary b. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paige T. 1 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay, beautiful lake view The house is well stocked with everything you might need. They had a lot of extra stuff for kids which made it easier on us to not have to bring extra kid stuff. The owners were friendly and everything went great. ##### Paige T. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Travis S. 26 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Home Place was clean and comfortable. Beds are super comfortable! ##### Travis S. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandy H. 19 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends/Family Ice fishing trip House was perfect. Enough rooms for our bigger group. Had everything we needed and plenty of rooms to hang out and play games. Hope to rent here again next year! ##### Mandy H. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike T. 2 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Mike T. 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