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Fully loaded canalfront Home! Pure Michigan Summer. Firepit🔥, coffee bar☕️+more

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South Higgins Lake State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Fully loaded canalfront Home! Pure Michigan Summer. Firepit🔥, coffee bar☕️+more

★ 2 king bedrooms, 1 being first floor
★ Massive 3rd bedroom w/king, twin over full+trundle
★ Memory foam sleeper sofa
★ Dock🚤
★ Firepit w/wood provided🔥🪵
★ Grill
★ Kayaks+ pedalboat
★ Fishing poles+outdoor games🎣
★ Porch seating
★ Beach area going into the canal
★ Fully loaded coffee bar w/ k-cup, pot, pourover+organic coffee+tea provided
★ Games+toys for all ages🃏🎲
★ Baby gates, high chair pack n' play, sound machine

The Houghton house is located off of a peaceful canal in Houghton Lake, just minutes away from the crystal clear waters of renowned Higgins Lake! It is basically a brand new home, just completed fall in 2022. We have been told it still has that "new house smell"!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Houghton Lake. Features include laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Houghton Lake and 6 minutes by car from Markey Park
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Fully loaded canalfront Home! Pure Michigan Summer. Firepit🔥, coffee bar☕️+more Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home was clean and in great condition, host was responsive and easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, loved the large kitchen area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

deana p.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home is beautiful and just like the pictures! We will plan to stay here every time we are up at the lake. Phil was so accommodating and always answered every question we had. This is a must stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had such a wonderful time at the Houghton house. We are a family of four with two young children, a three-year-old and one-year-old. The house an adequately fit our whole family and had plenty of children toys to occupy our kids. It was truly aWe had such a wonderful time at the Houghton house. We are a family of four with two young children, a three-year-old and one-year-old. The house a adequately fit our whole family and had plenty of children toys to occupy our kids. It was truly a wonderful day! And the location was perfect as well. The canal location was peaceful and quiet. We went to Higgins Lake State Park every day to swim 10 minute drive!!! The house was stopped wonderfully as well. We had everything we needed and some. They provided a ton of extra sand, toys, towels, and other items. Overall, we had a very great experience and I would recommend the whole house to any of our friends!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

The house is very beautiful and clean. We had a wonderful time and felt very comfortable in this house. It is a quiet neighborhood which made it very easy to relax. As a bonus we saw deer every day that we were there. Excellent communication with the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

As advertised very beautiful, spacious, clean and in a great area for our group. Communication was quick and easy with the owners. Would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect vacation house

In a quit neighborhood, fresh clean well organized house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

House was clean and comfortable. Located in a beautiful area with lots of things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sun, sand, and nighttime family time around the campfire.

Beautiful house very kid friendly with everything you needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth W., Canal Winchester

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

The Houghton House was perfect our summer getaway! Lots of space and we loved the location on the channel. We enjoyed the well stocked kitchen for our family meals and had several lovely evenings on the patio with a fire. The home is very family friendly…. We appreciated the baby gates, toys and kid friendly dishes. Our group of 8 adults and 2 kiddos was super comfortable with plenty of comfy bedrooms. One of the best equipped rentals we have ever stayed in!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Stay for a 60th Birthday Celebration

Our family of 11 really enjoyed the Houghton House. It was the perfect trip to celebrate my Dad's 60th birthday. The yard was plenty spacious for games and we really enjoyed sitting around the fire, as it got pretty chilly in the evenings. We ended up using the kitchen for every meal during our week stay and it was nearly stocked with everything we needed! I would recommend more kitchen towels and maybe some dish rags/sponges/brushes. Other than that, everything else was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Very clean, newer home with all the extras you may desire. Communication with owner was great. Would definitely go back to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vaca

Wonderful home, well appointed and well stocked. Really enjoyed our time in a very nice home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Property

This is a beautiful home on the canal. The house is clean and comfortable. The hosts provide amenities that add value to your stay. Everything in the home from the dishes and cutlery to the beds are high quality. Would stay here again without hesitation or any other property run by these hosts. They communicated back immediately when I had a question, the little extras they provide to their guests were thoughtful and pleasant, overall, these hosts take pride in sharing this property and it shows.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding home and Communication!

This property spared no detail. This home is stocked with everything you will need. If you like Joanna Gaines, you will love this home! The location on the canal and huge back porch is beautiful too. We had a great family gathering here. I would highly recommend. The owner communicates promptly. Love that!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Stay

Everything was over the top . Cupboards , drawers ,linens all stocked and labled. Everything was in like new condition. Lots of space with vaulted ceilings.Phil was great . The location and neighborhood also very nice and surprisingly private. We would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Surprise weekend get away

We surprised my mom with a little girls weekend get away for the 60th birthday.. this was a perfect house to chill and converse with my mom, sisters, and a few friends! The living room and kitchen are spacious and comfortable with a beautiful view! The bedrooms are roomy and comfortable providing a comfortable sleeping space for all guests! I would stay here again in the future 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous home!

We visited with two other couples and we all LOVED the home and location. Beautiful home, comfy beds, great location, quiet neighborhood, very clean, spacious, I could go on and on. We would definitely like to visit again. Owners very prompt responding to questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff O., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous & enjoyable home!

This beautiful, well-equipped home was a perfect spot for an extended weekend getaway. Well appointed with many thoughtful items included for guests to utilize. We enjoyed all of the yard games, access to the canal and lake for our boat and the fire pit just steps out the back door.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Family Getaway

My family had an awesome time ! They enjoyed kayaking and pedal boating. The accommodations were superb! My grandchildren loved all the games , toys, and bonus room they had all to themselves. Adults had their own space too.Loved the cleaniness and consideration of using eco friendly soaps and cleaning products.We will definitely be back again.All the outdoor entertainment was very much appreciated too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Generations❤️

We rented this house to spend time with our children and grandchildren. The house was clean, perfect to accommodate all ages,spacious on an end lot. The view is peaceful and great for fishing right off the dock. The owners provide kayaks, paddle boat, and indoor and outdoor games. We loved our time here creating memories, and would return. Thank you for easy communication as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Perfect

Not enough words to describe how wonderful this property is! Dealing with the property management was by far the easiest part of the whole process. Pictures don’t do the house and surrounding areas justice. I’ve stayed in many VRBO’s and this was by far the best. I will definitely be going back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice

My sister, daughter and I had a nice little girls getaway. Everything was high end quality and i can't think of anything they missed. The whole place is beautifully decorated and also comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023