See all properties
Entire home

⭐️ Charming Waterfront Home! ⭐️

Houghton Lake vacation home with kitchen

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for ⭐️ Charming Waterfront Home! ⭐️

Dining
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

View in a map
Houghton Lake, MI
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South Higgins Lake State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

Houghton Lake

On lake.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Houghton Lake and Heights Marina. Brian's Lakeside Marina and Roscommon Township Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).
View more Vacation homes in Houghton LakeOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 20 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Au Sable River - 25 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 28 min drive - 58.2 km
  • The Nightmare Golf Course - 38 min drive - 50.5 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The backdoor saloon - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

⭐️ Charming Waterfront Home! ⭐️

*NEW* Book any dates in June of 2026, get an extra night FREE. Message for details. Escape to this charming and newly renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath getaway on Houghton Lake for a much needed vacation with family and friends! Located on the southwest side of the lake, nestled on a quiet dead end road, away from the busy, and noisy traffic. Kick back and relax on the back patio overlooking the lake, or gather around the fire pit for s’mores under the starry sky. Enjoy the beautiful sunrises, and the sandy bottom waters from your own private dock.

Similar properties

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake
Houghton Lake
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Microwave
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 104 reviews
The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,150 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

No Drugs
No Unlisted Guests
No Weapons, or Fireworks

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

New! Charming Lakefront Home
Charming Lakefront Home! Sale ~ Aug 23rd 28th
New! Charming Lakefront Home Available in June!
Charming Lakefront Home! Labor Day Still Available!

Frequently asked questions

How close is ⭐️ Charming Waterfront Home! ⭐️ to the airport?

This vacation home is 63.4 mi (80-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does ⭐️ Charming Waterfront Home! ⭐️ have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does ⭐️ Charming Waterfront Home! ⭐️ offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at ⭐️ Charming Waterfront Home! ⭐️?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at ⭐️ Charming Waterfront Home! ⭐️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at ⭐️ Charming Waterfront Home! ⭐️?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does ⭐️ Charming Waterfront Home! ⭐️ have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does ⭐️ Charming Waterfront Home! ⭐️ have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is ⭐️ Charming Waterfront Home! ⭐️ to downtown Houghton Lake?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Houghton Lake.

⭐️ Charming Waterfront Home! ⭐️ Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

My Happy Place

This is our 3rd year staying here. The house is very comfortable. The view is fantastic. Great property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

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

Great getaway

The place is super cute. We stayed here last year and enjoyed it so much we went again. The house has everything we could have needed. The yard is a perfect size for playing games. We enjoyed everything about our stay!! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Great Place

This house is very clean and inviting. The view of Houghton Lake is fantastic. The hosts are very responsive and helpful. My family cannot say enough nice things about our week of fun and relaxation. Love this house. We will come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

family fishing trip

We had my three brothers, two of my sons and my grandson on this trip, the property manager was extremely helpful and friendly. The cabin and location were Awesome, I would highly recommend the stay here, it was everything we were looking for. Quit, friendly, great location with a wonderful view. We are already starting to plan our next trip and hope they will have us back again, Thanks You with helping make great memories
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Excellent place!

We had an excellent stay! The cabin is set up well with larger bedrooms and plenty of open space in the living area. Both bathrooms were clean. The kitchen has plenty of counter space. The house has a great view of the lake. The back yard offers plenty of shade. Overall a great property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wyatt b.

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

Great

Great views for “just chilling”, morning coffee sitting around fire and having fun in the water. Great time for everyone. Nathan very responsive for any questions or issues. Great host.!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

DAVE F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was everything we expected. Nice waterfront place with 2 baths and 3 bedrooms. Very comfortable.The only slight knock on the property might be the exterior cleanliness. It could have been a little better in that regard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Sunrise on the lake!

Very cute, updated cottage on the lake! Gorgeous views of the sunrise every morning with our coffee. Nice shallow water off the dock for kids to swim. We rented a pontoon for the week and having the dock to tie off to was great. The owners have kayaks available for use as well. Property owner was very quick to respond to a few questions we had. Adding a dishwasher would be my only suggestion!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

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

Perfect Vaca spot

We had a great time! The property was perfect and a beautiful and went above and beyond for items in the house. We enjoyed the kayaks and bag game. Hope to stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacki M.

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

Restful and Peaceful!

Our immediate family of five + two extended family members joined us for a relaxing vacation. There was plenty of room and the cottage was well stocked, furnished, and decorated! Our favorite things were the kayaks and all of the outdoor furniture to enjoy a beautiful Michigan furniture. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LORI D.

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

Charming and comfortable for a family of six

We had a wonderful stay! The house was very clean, plenty of room and perfect for our pontoon. The gas grille was perfect while relaxing on the deck, large yard for playing, the corn toss game was a hit, we enjoyed the shallow water with the kids and very relaxing for a fire to cap off the night with s’mores. Thank you for letting us enjoy your home for the week,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittney P.

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

Grown Ups Getaway

Had a great trip at this property. Was in a great location. House was clean and check in and out was very easy. Property manager answered questions very promptly. Will hopefully be returning next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myles H.

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

All-around Excellent!

Our family comes to Houghton/Higgins lake every year, and this has been our favorite place to stay. The check in was simple and the home was clean, furnished beautifully, and decorated to make it feel like home. The home had everything we needed and more, from plenty of towels, to tons of dishes/cooking items - along with spices and simple pantry items. The kayaks were fun to use, and the private dock makes renting a pontoon for the week easy and stress-free. The bedrooms were spacious and the beds were comfortable. The backyard was large and shaded with nice landscaping. The patio furniture was comfortable and the solar powered lights were a nice touch. Our family was really bummed when the power went out for 2 days, but the hosts were extremely communicative, and more than accommodating, offering us a partial refund, a free night in the future, and even a hotel stay if we wished. A generator was hooked up for us, and the hosts went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable during this situation that was out of their control. I am looking forward to returning next summer. Thank you, hosts!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Fantastic Property!!!

The Lake House was fantastic! Clean, well stocked, comfortable as well as a great host that answered questions quickly. We enjoyed the comfort of the peaceful property and loved all of the decor! We will be coming again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

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

Very accommodating and pleasant.

We found the property very well stocked and prepped for a great week. It was beautifully decorated and very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024