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Family-Friendly Houghton Lake House: Steps to Lake

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A two-story house with a large front porch, a fire pit in the yard, and a well-maintained lawn. - Family-Friendly Houghton Lake House: Steps to Lake (Houghton Lake)
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden staircase, and a cozy seating area. - Family-Friendly Houghton Lake House: Steps to Lake (Houghton Lake)
A covered outdoor seating area with a glass table and patterned chairs, overlooking a grassy area and a body of water. - Family-Friendly Houghton Lake House: Steps to Lake (Houghton Lake)
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a colorful ottoman. A large window offers a view of the outdoors. - Family-Friendly Houghton Lake House: Steps to Lake (Houghton Lake)
A riverside walkway with a grassy area and a tree. - Family-Friendly Houghton Lake House: Steps to Lake (Houghton Lake)
Consider a stay at Family-Friendly Houghton Lake House: Steps to Lake and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Lake view

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About this property

Family-Friendly Houghton Lake House: Steps to Lake

  • Create lasting memories on Houghton Lake when you stay at this spacious 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath holiday rental! Perfect for a family gathering or a weekend getaway with friends, this waterfront home boasts a fully equipped kitchen, 6 Smart TVs, a furnished patio, and breathtaking lake views. Enjoy fishing, kayaking, and canoeing right from your doorstep. When you’re not out on the water, catch a film at Pines Theatre or play miniature golf at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf!

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    Lakefront Location | Living Room Bar | 9 Mi to Lakeland Recreation (Go-Karts & Miniature Golf)

    Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: Full Bed | Loft: 2 Twin Beds

    OUTDOOR LIVING: Private yard, patio w/ dining area, fire pit, lake access & views
    INDOOR LIVING: 6 Smart TVs, TV, 2 living spaces, 6-person dining table, ceiling fans
    KITCHEN: Cooking basics, microwave, refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, drip coffee maker
    GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, central A/C & heating, in-unit washing machine/dryer, complimentary toiletries
    FAQ: 2 exterior security cameras (facing out)
    ACCESSIBILITY: 4 steps required to enter, 2 bedrooms on 1st floor, steep ladder for loft, multi-level home
    PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles)

    -- THE LOCATION --

    HEAD OUTSIDE: Houghton Lake (on-site), Houghton Lake State Forest Park (1 mile), North Higgins Lake State Park (11 miles), Hanson Hills Recreation Area (24 miles)
    LOCAL MARINAS: Brian's Lakeside Marina & Boat Rental (8 miles), Heights Marina & Boat Rental (9 miles), Sugar Springs Marine & Storage (29 miles)
    SEE & DO: Lakeland Recreation - miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages & haunted house (9 miles), Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf (11 miles), Pines Theatre (11 miles), Merritt Speedway (17 miles)
    AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (61 miles)

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what holiday means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - No pets allowed
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
    - NOTE: This multi-level home requires 4 steps to enter and interior stairs to access the 2nd-floor bedrooms. A steep ladder is also required to reach the lofted sleeping arrangements
    - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located in front of the house facing the front entry, and 1 camera is in the back of the house facing the back entry. The cameras do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion. They will record when they first sense motion and 30 seconds after the last motion is detected

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About the area

Located in Houghton Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Houghton Lake Marina and The Fox Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area and Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing. Visit our Houghton Lake travel guide
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Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with a bench, a tree, and a calm lake under a clear blue sky.
    North Higgins Lake State Park
    12 min drive - 19.7 km
  • A forested area with a sandy path leading to a lake.
    South Higgins Lake State Park
    14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • A forest path surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.
    Hartwick Pines State Park
    25 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Houghton Lake
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Au Sable River
    22 min drive - 42.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The backdoor saloon
    17 min drive
  • McDonald's
    13 min drive
  • MJ's Eatery
    14 min drive
  • Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge
    11 min drive
  • Cut River Grille
    19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Houghton Lake House: Steps to Lake pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Family-Friendly Houghton Lake House: Steps to Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Houghton Lake House: Steps to Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Houghton Lake House: Steps to Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Houghton Lake House: Steps to Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Houghton Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area and Houghton Lake Marina. Markey Township Hall and The Fox Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Family-Friendly Houghton Lake House: Steps to Lake Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation

Enjoyed a beautiful week on Houghton lake with the family. Enjoyed the spacious and nice accommodations. The sunsets were fabulous.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home on Houghton Lake

We had a wonderful family vacation on Houghton Lake. The house was very well equipped with everything you would need plus some extras. There were lots of games and puzzles to play since our entire trip was chilly and rainy. The big windows overlooking the lake were beautiful. I’d recommend for your next family gathering!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great House

We stayed in this house the last week of May and first part of June, 2024. It was perfect for what we wanted this trip. It was one of the lowest prices I saw for lakefront property. We took day trips to Mackinac Island, Boyne, Traverse City and Petoskey, and had breakfast and a light dinner each day at the house. The house is large and well maintained. My contact person Brook was quick to answer my questions.My daughter is a college athlete and needed a gym to workout a few days. Redeemed was a great gym, and was extremely helpful for out of town vacationers.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Our group loved the 5 large bedrooms and roomy open plan living space on the main floor. The kitchen was well equipped. The lake was beautiful. The dock and lift worked well for our pontoon boat. The kids loved the shallow sandy bottomed swimming right behind the house. The neighborhood was great: well kept, friendly, and not crowded. The exterior deck area was roomy. However, we needed to sweep the exterior walls, ceiling, and deck as well as wipe down the furniture before using it. The spider webs and bugs were thick. A good power washing and spray for spiders would greatly improve this area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

awesome

Great, our second year here, booked for next year, lots of space,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fishing trip

Our stay here was wonderful had everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jeep Run

Very nice, quiet, beautiful relaxing area to vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome, Brooke took care of us very well. 10

Very nice , thank you for sharing your place .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun family vacation

The house was a perfect location on Houghton Lake, with easy lake access for kids and water games and easy dock use for fishing and enjoying morning coffee! House was spacious for all 12 of our guests with great family room space to all hang out together, open kitchen for meal times, and porch/deck and yard space for outside fun too! Make sure to bring extra paper products (plates, napkins, paper towels, toilet paper and Kleenex) as well as extra towels for showering, and hand towels for bathroom and kitchen. Communication was prompt and check in/check out process was easy and smooth.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very spacious, perfect for our family. Plenty of room and the kitchen was well stocked. The only complaint was the grill did not work and SO many burned out lightbulbs, the upstairs family room area is dark because there is only 1 small lamp. The ceiling fan and lights do not work in the second floor. Will definitely go back, our kids requested it for next Labor Day as well!
Lake view
Sunsets are beautiful
Dock
Plenty of room for our boat
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property. Needed to replace mattress in one of the upper floor bedrooms. Had to go and buy blowup.Kitchen was supplied with ample supplies for cooking needs.Communication was not greatest. Had a boat trailer on grass as no one contacted us as what rule was and had to move. Said owners drove by and didn’t want it there. Put that in your listing so those that do bring boats know ahead of time.Beautiful view from house, nice sandy area out front. Had a great vacation with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026