Title: Houghton Lake Sunset Cottage: Bonfires, Sweaters, and Stunning Sunsets—Autumn at 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 # Houghton Lake Sunset Cottage: Bonfires, Sweaters, and Stunning Sunsets—Autumn at the Lake! Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112060000/112057900/112057840/62f78e62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112060000/112057900/112057840/7879174a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112060000/112057900/112057840/fb13590e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel cot, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112060000/112057900/112057840/384c119e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112060000/112057900/112057840/cca8b3bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Houghton Lake Sunset Cottage: Bonfires, Sweaters, and Stunning Sunsets—Autumn at the Lake! provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Lake view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Houghton Lake Sunset Cottage: Bonfires, Sweaters, and Stunning Sunsets—Autumn at the Lake! Houghton Lake Sunset SLEEPS: 5 BEDROOMS: 2 BATHROOMS: 1 \*All sport Houghton Lake \*Swimming on Property \*Video surveillance on premises. Have more people? Look into renting Houghton Lake Sunrise & Sunset Welcome to Houghton Lake Sunset, a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cabin that sleeps up to 5 guests. Situated on Houghton Lake, this cabin offers everything you need for a relaxing vacation or fun-filled adventure. With all-sport access to the lake, you can enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, or just bask in the beauty of the water right outside your door. Whether you're seeking a quiet retreat or exciting water activities, Houghton Lake Sunset provides the perfect setting for both. Enjoy days by the water and peaceful nights in a cozy cabin that offers a true lakeside experience. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Air Conditioning: Yes! There is a wall unit located in the main living area . There is also stand up fan in the primary bedroom and ceiling fans in the main living space. ATVs: Not allowed for use on the property. Animals: Deer, squirrels, and chipmunks are common in the area Bathroom: Shower, toilet, and sink Beach/Swimming: This property sits right on Houghton Lake Bedroom Configurations: Primary Bedroom: Queen Bed Second Bedroom: Twin over Queen Bunkbed Additional Sleeping: Pull out couch Boats: Kayak (Available Memorial through Labor Day) Boat Launch: South Shore Marina: 1 minute (0.7 miles) DNR Boat Launch West: 6 minutes (4 miles) DNR Boat Launch North: 14 minutes (9 miles) Bugs: Seasonal mosquitoes Cable: There is no traditional cable but TV is capable of streaming! Cell Phone Service: All major carriers work well in the area Coffee Maker: Keurig (K-cups provided) Distances: Lakeview Waterfront Park: 1 minute (0.5 miles) Lakeland Recreation: 2 minutes (1.6 miles) Copper Kettle Distilling: 6 minutes (4.5 miles) Sullivan Beach: 7 minutes (4.6 miles) Roscommon State Forest Area: 20 minutes (13.7 miles) Mackinaw Bridge: 1 hour & 40 minutes (116 miles) Dock: Shared dock between both properties. From looking at the house from the water, Sunrise guests will use the left side of the dock. Drinking Water: Well water - Fridge has water filters for drinking water. Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city. Fireplace: No Fire-pit: Yes - Each property has it's own firepit! Fishing: Walleye, Pike, Bass, and Bluegill are native to Houghton Lake Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan. Golf: Pineview Highlands Golf Course: 2 minutes (0.6 miles) The Quest Golf Course: 6 minutes (3 miles) Grill: Propane Grill Grocery Store: Family Fare: 4 minutes (1.8 miles) Walmart Supercenter: 7 minutes (3.4 miles) Bart's Fruit Market: Open Seasonally 8 minutes (5 miles) Handicap Friendly: No additional features Heat: Yes! The wall unit also has a heat setting, and will warm the whole unit. We recommend keeping the bedroom doors open at night if it gets cool. Hunting: Not allowed on property. Please follow all local & state guidelines if hunting in the area. Internet: 100 Mbps Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let me know, and I'll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases and bath towels. Parking: There is space for two cars per property. Please park on the same side as the cottage you are staying at. Pets: Not pet friendly when rented as an individual unit due to proximity and shared space with sister cottage. If you are interesting in bringing a pet, look into renting both cottages! Privacy: Neighbors within view Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground. Click here to purchase your snowmobile trail permit. Space: 750 Sqft - Single Level Home Seniors: There are 15 steps total from the parking area to the property. 10 steps, then a gravel landing area, and 5 more steps after. A handrail is coming in Spring of 2025. Televisions: 55” Hicense 4k Smart Roku TV Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you! Washer and Dryer: No - South Shore Laundromat is 4 minutes (0.2 miles) away Wood: A starter bundle is provided ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 750 square feet ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, travel cot, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112069500/112069452/34cd4cfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Houghton Lake Sunrise: Leaf Peeping and Lake Views—Fall Getaways at Houghton Lake! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 936748 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.30183,-84.7474&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:oqlmGffgdO%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40U%40UBS%40U%40UBSBUBUBSBUBSDUDSBSDSDUDSFSDSDSFQFSFSFQFQFQFQHQFQHQHQHOHQHOHQHOJOHMJOHOJMJMJOJKJMLMJKJKLMJKLKJKLILKLILILILGLINILELILGNELGNELENELENCNCLENCNALCNCNANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40NBLBN%40NBLDNBNBLDNDNDLDNFLDLFLHLDNHLHLFLHLHLHLJLHJJLJJJLLJJJLLJJLJJJNJLJLHNJNJLHPHLHPHNHPHNHPHPFPHPFPFPFPHPDRFRFPDRDRFRDRDTDRBRDRDTBRBTBRBTBTBR%40TBT%40R%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FRAVARATAVARATCTARCTCTCRCTCTCRERETCRERERERGRERERGPGRERIPGPGRGPIPGPINIRININIPINININKNKLINKNKLKLKLKLMJKLKJMJKJMJKJMJMHMHMJMFMHMHOFMFMFMFMDOFMDODODMDODOBMBODO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOEMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMGOEMGMGMGOGMIMIMGMKMIMIMKKKMKKIMMKKKKMMKMKMKMKMKOIOKMIOKMIQIOIQIOIOISIOGQIQGQGSGQGQGSGQGSESESGSESESESCSEUESCSCUCUCSCUCUASAUCUASAWAUASAW%3FS%3FU%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yRX7RFi_8azgz0kgE7mhDdvQWEY=) Houghton Lake, MI #### What's nearby - Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Houghton Lake - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles - Houghton Lake Public Library - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile - Heights Marina - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles - Roscommon Township Hall - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive - ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬4 min drive - ‪Mj’s Burritos - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Houghton Lake Sunset Cottage: Bonfires, Sweaters, and Stunning Sunsets—Autumn at the Lake! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Houghton Lake Sunset Cottage: Bonfires, Sweaters, and Stunning Sunsets—Autumn at the Lake! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Houghton Lake and Pineview Highlands Golf Course. Houghton Lake Public Library and Heights Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question