Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
Place, Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
5 min walk
Au Sable River
Place, Au Sable River
19 min drive
Room options
About the area
Houghton Lake
On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the cabin, you'll find Houghton Lake and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. Also, Houghton Lake Marina is within 3 miles (5 km) and Brian's Lakeside Marina is within 6 miles (10 km).
Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Houghton Lake Marina - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
South Higgins Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 19.4 km
Au Sable River - 19 min drive - 42.4 km
Getting around
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 80 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
The backdoor saloon - 9 min drive
MJ's Eatery - 6 min drive
Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge - 20 min drive
Little Boots Country Diner - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!
The Bear Cabin is steps from the lake. It features 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a full kitchen with gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, drip coffee maker and enough cooking utensils, dishes and flatware to get you by. There is a small dining table and a futon with an armchair for you to relax in too. We are a pet friendly resort, so please bring your furry friends along! Please note, there is a fee for pets, please record this at the time of booking. 1 GB of WiFi works all the way to the end of the dock, and there’s also Roku Television with Spectrum. It also has a large kitchen and we also added new fans to each bedroom. And do provide towels and linens for the beds now too! Outside there is a picnic table, Weber Charcoal Grill, and a couple of chairs. Shared amenities are the beach, dock, fire pit, kayaks, tetherball, shuffleboard, and a fish cleaning station. There is plenty of private parking right across the street for your vehicles and trailers. The Houghton Lake area almost has too many things to mention. We are walking distance to the copper gazebo where the birdwatching and fishing are incredible. Swimming, boating (several places to rent pontoons, or we have some small fishing boats to rent too), waterskiing, GOLF (many great courses in the immediate area), fishing, hiking, ORV’s are for rent right down the street (snowmobiles too), geocaching (one of the largest in the state), shopping, eating, kayaking, color tours, cross country skiing, sledding, and many, many more things to do here.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Boat Rentals Available | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | 0.5 Mi to Snowmobile Trails | Shared Dock
Ideal for a couple’s or small family getaway, this Houghton Lake cabin has all the basics for a relaxing vacation!
Bedroom 1: Full Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Living Room: 1 Futon
SHARED AMENITIES: Fish cleaning station (take remains to dumpster), boat dock, beach access, kayaks, splash boards, swing set, shuffleboard, tetherball, fire pit (wood not provided) INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ Roku & Spectrum cable, dining area OUTDOOR LIVING: Picnic table, charcoal grill (charcoal not provided), 2 beach chairs KITCHEN: Well-equipped w/ cooking basics, coffee maker, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster GENERAL: Free WiFi (high-speed 1GB, reaches dock), toilet paper, trash bags & paper towels FAQ: 5 external security cameras (facing out), linens/towels provided, step-free access, pet fee (paid pre-trip) PARKING: Community parking lot (1 vehicle), RV/trailer parking available across the street ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: There are 7 additional properties available on-site, each with separate nightly rates. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please book them individually online.
-- THE LOCATION --
HOUGHTON LAKE (on-site): Boating, fishing, tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, Houghton Lake Marina & Power (2.4 miles), Houghton Lake State Forest Park (3.6 miles), Lakeland Recreation (4.5 miles) WINTER ACTIVITIES: Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Cross Country Ski Headquarters (14.0 miles), Skyline Ski Resort - downhill skiing (16.4 miles), Snow Snake Ski & Golf (29.9 miles) OPT OUTSIDE: Trestle Park (10.8 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (27.2 miles), Mason Tract Pathway (29.5 miles), Ogemaw Nature Park (32.5 miles), Traverse City State Forest ORV Trailhead (48.5 miles) FESTIVALS: Tip-Up Town Ice-Fishing Festival - Houghton Lake (4.8 miles), National Cherry Festival (64.7 miles) NEARBY HOTSPOTS: Pineview Highlands Gold (golf course, 6.7 miles), Pines Theatre (6.8 miles), Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf (11.7 miles), Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery (19.6 miles) LOCAL SHOPPING: Journeys Unique Boutique (4.1 miles), Just Around the Corner (4.3 miles), Knitty Gritty Treasures (6.0 miles), Attic Treasures (6.8 miles), Rockin Chair Gift Shop Inc (7.6 miles), Arnies Arts and Crafts (7.7 miles), Morning Glory Mercantile (10.1 miles) AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (61.1 miles)
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly with a $25/pet/night fee - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 5 external security cameras. These cameras are outward-facing and do not look into any interior spaces. Camera 1 is located in the parking lot, camera 2 is located in the parking lot across the street, camera 3 is located on the front of the lodge facing the road, camera 4 faces the yard, and camera 5 faces the beach and dock. All cameras actively record video and audio when motion is detected and will be turned on during your stay - NOTE: Linens, towels, and pillows are provided at the property. It is recommended that you bring a few more for an extended stay. :-) Also, please bring your own beach towels, they are not provided. -NOTE: If you bring your pets, please clean up after them. Please help control the noise of your pets, to not disrupt the other guests. -NOTE: For safety reasons, please make sure you include the correct amount of people and pets per cabin/house when making the reservation.
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
General
Garden
Unit size: 600 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Guest is required to sign a Rental Agreement. Minimum Age to Rent is 25.
Security Deposit of $250. Cancellation Fee Applies. Violations of house rules will terminate booking.
No Smoking, Pets considered with written approval and Pet Fee Paid, No Parties/Events.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
No parties/events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties/events allowed
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No parties/events allowed For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY! to the airport?
This cabin is 64.2 mi (80-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!?
As of Jul 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY! on Jul 13, 2026 start from CA $358, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.
How close is Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY! to the beach?
This cabin is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY! offer free breakfast?
This cabin does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!?
No, there is no casino at this cabin.
What time is check-in at Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!?
Free parking is not available at this cabin.
Does Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY! have a pool?
This cabin does not have a pool.
Does Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cabin.
How close is Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY! to downtown Houghton Lake?
This cabin is 4.3 mi away from Houghton Lake.
Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY! Reviews
Reviews
9.6
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.
Simple, clean accommodation with great access to the water. It was perfect for a family getaway.
Zoe H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steven S.
Jul 20, 2023
Clean - comfortable - affordable
We really enjoyed our stay. Cabin was very clean and grounds were very well kept. Enjoyed using the kayaks and fire pit. We are planning on coming back next year!
Steven S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrea H.
Jul 20, 2023
Cute cabin
The cabin is very cute and accommodating for a small family. The cabin was very clean and cozy for me, my husband, and my dog. The resort owners keep the grounds very well-manicured as well.
Andrea H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert K.
Jul 17, 2025
Perfect week!
Our family a wonderful week at Whitetail Family Resort and we were so happy to be back! The cabin was clean and had plenty of supplies such as paper towels, trash bags, etc. Tom is always friendly and helpful and we’re already looking forward to next year!!
Robert K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Chelsea C.
Aug 8, 2023
Wonderful
Last minute trip and it was a great one! Everything was clean and well kept the property is beautiful! Will be back soon!!!
Due to logistics errors, we did not end up staying at the cabins. Tom was very helpful, friendly and easy to work with.
Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brandt K.
Jul 20, 2023
The PERFECT getaway!
Directly on the shores of beautiful Houghton Lake, Whitetail Family Resort is the PERFECT getaway destination! The cabin we stayed in is so cozy. But, who is going to be inside when you have the lake just steps away? It's the perfect setting for a summer stay, and I can only imagine how perfect it would be to take the snowmobiles up there and stay and do some ice fishing this winter. Seamless reservation process. Everything was a breeze. Thank you! We'll be back!
It was a nice little place. Wifi only worked within 2 feet of wifi booster. The guidelines listed in cabin were different than listed on vrbo. Not a nice idea to have to park across a road as well as taking trash across road too. Whats the cleaning fee for? It did its purpose. Just wont visit again.
Summer one night stay at this little gem of a resort
Stayed for one night with 6 family members and the dog. Lodged in one of the newer cabins and it worked perfect for us. Check was available right on time and parking was close enough to make the move in convenient. Very clean and ready to go when we showed up. The amenities are great for both the cabin and the property as a whole. Family took out the kayaks on the lake to explore with were all in great condition. Charcoal grill and table right outside cabin door was perfect for out cookout dinner. Lake access is very convenient and nice little fire bowl and wood ready to go for an evening of smores. Location is wonderful with a convivence store that is walkable if you forgot anything and just a short drive to town to explore more around Houghton Lake area. The property manager was on site for our stay and went out of his way to make sure we were having a nice time and was very personable and welcoming. Most if not all the cabins were full that night and everyone was very pleasant and polite to each other. Brought back some nostalgia and family camp vibes for us. Definitely would come back and enjoy this property again!