Title: Steps to Water + Boating: Houghton Lake Retreat 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 # Steps to Water + Boating: Houghton Lake Retreat Cottage in Houghton Lake with kitchen and patio ![Cottage (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119320000/119317100/119317070/aafc3b5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119320000/119317100/119317070/a367fd0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119320000/119317100/119317070/2e793ac8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119320000/119317100/119317070/ee7cd18d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119320000/119317100/119317070/1268a29e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Steps to Water + Boating: Houghton Lake Retreat provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home Sleeps 2495 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Parking included - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Steps to Water + Boating: Houghton Lake Retreat Cottage in Houghton Lake with kitchen and patio This smoke-free cottage features barbecues, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage features a patio and a TV, plus a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. Amenities also include a ceiling fan and a shower. Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers a ceiling fan. Rooms open to patios. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Oven - Paper towels ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/563400/563341/3beb8392.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront Hotel Houghton Lake - On private beach - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 1,044 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=563341&PinnedHotelID=563341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (0 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119320000/119317100/119317073/ded0aa82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Steps to Water: Houghton Lake Cottage! 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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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted 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 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. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.299408,-84.73104&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kblmG%7E_ddO%3FU%3FU%3FU%40S%3FW%40U%40S%40W%40SBU%40U%40SBUBUBSBUBUDSBSDUDSBSDUDSFQDSFSFSDQFSFQFSFQHQFQHQFQHQHOHQHOHOHOJOHOJOJMJOHMJMJMLMJMJKJKLMJILKLMLIJILKLILILGNILGLGLINELGLENELENENGLCNCLCNENANCLANCNAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40NBN%40LBN%40NDNBLBNBNFLDNDLDNDLFLDLHNFLFLHLFLJLFLJLHLHJLLJLJJJLJJLJJJLJLJLJLJNJLHNJNHNHNHNJNHPHNFPHPFPHPFPFPHRFPFRDRFPDRFRDPDRDTDRDRBTDRBRBTBTBRBTBTBR%40T%40T%40RBV%3FR%40T%40V%3FR%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATAT%3FRCVARATATCTCRCTCTCRCTCRETCRERERETERERGPERGREPGRGRIPGPGPIPGPIPGPINIPKNINININKNINKLKNKLKLKLKLKJKLMJKJMJMLKJMHMHMJMFMJMFMHMFOFMHMFMDODMDOFMDODOBMBODOBO%40MBO%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMEOCMCOEOEMGOEMEMEOGMIMGMGOIMGMIMIMKKIMIMKMMKIMMKKKKKMMMKMKMIMKOKMKOIOKOIOIOIOIQIOIQGQIQGQIQGQGQGSGSEQGSGSEQGSESEUCSESESCUESCUCSCUCUCSAUAUCUASAWASAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=N99XQclaWwWAVfbNGNxEe7fmlNE=) Houghton Lake, MI #### What's nearby - Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Houghton Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Houghton Lake Public Library - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Roscommon Township Hall - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles - South Higgins Lake State Park - 24 min drive - 16.5 miles #### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 90 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive - ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬5 min drive - ‪Mj’s Burritos - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking at Steps to Water + Boating: Houghton Lake Retreat? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Steps to Water + Boating: Houghton Lake Retreat? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Steps to Water + Boating: Houghton Lake Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Steps to Water + Boating: Houghton Lake Retreat located? > Situated in Houghton Lake, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Pineview Highlands Golf Course and Houghton Lake. 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 ## Steps to Water + Boating: Houghton Lake Retreat Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.