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Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121798 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Houghton Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • South Higgins Lake State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Houghton Lake

On lake.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Houghton Lake and Markey Park. Lapham's Marina and Markey Township Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Markey Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 21 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Roscommon Township Hall - 26 min drive - 16.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Northshore Lounge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Garretts Place - ‬16 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.

Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon

Welcome to our year-round waterfront home in Houghton Lake, Michigan! Enjoy summer with beach swims, pontoon rides, kayaking, paddle boarding on the Cut River, and campfire s'mores. Winter offers sledding, snowmobiling on nearby trails, and cross-country skiing. Perfect for family vacations, this home captures the best of Pure Michigan all year long! Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Enjoy all-season fun with lake and boat access through Cut River at our Houghton Lake home! Swim and fish in the summer on the sandy, shallow bottom of Houghton Lake, or embark on thrilling snowmobile adventures in winter. Our like-new pontoon, launched in 2021, is perfect for family cruises, swimming at sandbars, and dining at lakeside bars and restaurants. After a day on the water, play yard games, BBQ, and enjoy s’mores by the campfire. Just minutes from town and top ice cream parlors, you'll love our location.

- After booking guests are required to sign rental agreements & all pets require Managment Approval & a pet fee if approved by management)

Guests have full access to everything in and around the house, except for the locked furnace room where we store our supplies and personal belongings. Everything else is available for your use and enjoyment.

I am available 24/7 to answer any questions or help with any issues although I do not live nearby so i can only help over the phone unless it is an emergency then we will get someone out to help fix the issues if anything arises.

With our area a little bit out of town but still on the water it offers everything you can think of when you think of Houghton Lake and close to the public access if you have your own boat or jet ski to bring.

There is no public transportation but we have plenty of parking with a large circle/pull thru driveway as well as a 3 car wide straight driveway.

Before booking, please note:
- Signed rental agreements are required after booking.
- All pets require management approval and a pet fee if approved.
- Our home is perfect for families, couples, and small groups looking for a relaxing getaway.
- We provide bed linens, towels, and basic toiletries, and a fully equipped kitchen with all the utensils, silverware, cups/bowls/plates etc, as well as a coffee and coffee supplies.
- The property has Wi-Fi, square 4’x4’ fire pit on the patio, and a BBQ grill.
- Please respect our house rules and treat our home as you would your own.

We look forward to hosting you and helping you create unforgettable memories at Houghton Lake!
Guests must strip all linens from beds and leave in a pile at the foot of each bed.

Guests must remove shoes inside.

Dinning room table must have coasters for anything hot so it does not leave rings or marks on the custom made wood table.

Guests must be respectful of neighbors with quiet time after midnight.

Guests under the age of 25, unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian will not be permitted to register and will lose all funds paid to Agent. Any reservations made under false pretenses will result in loss of advance payments and possible removal of guest from rental unit.

All pet requests must be pre-approved by management and have written approval (per rental agreement) and subject to a pet fee. If guests are found to have brought pets without prior approval they're subject to pay an additional $400 cleaning fee.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Table tennis

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,798 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

299322
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon to the airport?

This vacation home is 73.1 mi (84-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon to downtown Houghton Lake?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi away from Houghton Lake.

Houghton Lake Getaway w/ Pontoon Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TRACY M J.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful vacation we had! The kids and adults had the best time. So many activities here to do, the Oggs really thought of everything. The boat was a bonus and you can fish right off the dock as we caught 3 pike.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arul C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pontoon adventure and stay on Houghton Lake!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb T., Manistique USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in went very well. We were able to get in 30 minutes early. Everything about the house was just as described. We enjoyed fishing off the dock in the canal. We used the pontoon every day of our stay. Our family made a lot of fun memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a family vacation and had a great time. Lots of fun activities at the house and the boat was a hit. The first time going through the canal was difficult but then we knew where all the logs were located so it was much easier after. I would recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

They answered questions quickly

It was a nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime T., North East, MD

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful without all the extras

I expected to play air hockey at boat on the lake during down time with my daughter, but the weather and our energy levels didn’t cooperate. Still, we were so comfortable and relaxed! Outstandingly appointed kitchen!! Very comfortable beds- I slept great! Natural light, convenient to everything but also private.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best 2 weeks ever.

Was a bit apprehensive about the time of year coming from the CA desert I do not like cold. The house and boat were everything they advertised and very clean. The weather was perfect and very few bugs/mosquitoes so I was very happy. Everything you could possibly need was on site and the garage would be a child's dream with all the games and activities there. Over all the house and boat were awesome (ride out to the lake can be a challenge (we had an extendable 8ft plastic gaff with us) wich made it much easier. The weather and Location was perfect for our needs and the Restuarant just down the street has amazing food. Great time and great place would highly recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway.

We had an awesome time. The house was clean and well maintained. Being able to use the boat was awesome too. Overall just a great experience and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

This was our second time at this home. Unfortunately this time was disappointing. The best part was the boat. Apart from that the home is not well maintained with old fixtures and old furniture inside - old patio furniture and rusty/dirty grill outside. Leaky kitchen ceiling and kitchen sink. Also ants in the 2 bedrooms. Sadly these conditions made the stay unsatisfactory.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Houghton Cove

We are from California and 1st. time visit Houghton Lake, Michigan for our family reunion. We are so impress with Houghton Cove property that our family stayed at. This property was very clean, quiet and so much games for our grand children to play in the play room. Even though we have 2 days with bad weather, rain and high winds. But we have the last 3 days with very nice weather. We took a pontoon to cruise around the Houghton Lake, took many pictures and stop couple spots to swim. Make our comments short. We would highly recommend this Houghton Cove property to anyone if you planning to visit Houghton Lake. You will not regret for anything around this property. Our family has so much memories and fun’s during our stay at Houghton Cove. Will be back in next year without a second thoughts….
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Houghton Cove

We have stayed here before and always enjoy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Houghton lake

We had the most wonderful time at this property! Very clean, great communication, friendly neighbors, and everything we needed! We had so much fun on the water, and Randy was very helpful with the boat. There were plenty of activities provided to keep us busy! 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Yet

Been renting VRBO for 9 years. This home by far has been the best yet. Tons of extras like games and kayaks. Best stocked house for blankets, kitchen supplies and so on. Owner was easy to communicate with and everything was in place as promised. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend Getaway

The host was quick to respond to any concerns I had, and the house was stocked full of fun activities to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reuion

Clean lots of room fun things to do all had alot of fun
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giselle K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Michigan

We had a wonderful time! Great time to make memories with our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from Home

We loved the accommodations, and the hosts and manager were very nice. This house was well equipped with everything you would need. The pontoon was very nice and spacious. The boat ride through the the canal to get to the main lake can be a bit challenging for someone that isn’t a frequent boater. The driveway is very spacious. The garage is well equipped and has lots of fun stuff. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

The property was exactly what we were looking for and more. If you're bored here, that's your own fault!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Houghton Lake family vacation

The entire family enjoyed our stay. Lots to do for all ages. The house was beautiful, and we also had fun on the pontoon boat. I would definetly recommend this house. The host was easy to contact and responded quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Higgins hideaway

Great time had by all, especially enjoyed the pontoon ride on cut river to the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystal G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for young family

Wonderful, clean house with lots of great amenities! We loved being on a quiet part of the lake with two young children. We utilized the pontoon boat everyday we were there - that was another awesome perk. Communication with Joe, the owner, was easy and everything was well organized. Randy met us at the house shortly after arrival to explain the rules for the pontoon and how to operate it - he even went out of his way to drive my husband to the boat ramp to drop off our fishing boat. Perfect weekend, wish we could have stayed longer!! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Addie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Gathering Place

Houghton Cove is a beautiful home with ample room for larger families/groups. The patios and outdoor spaces are gorgeous and overlook the cove. The owners provide access to multiple kayaks, canoes, a paddle boat, and a paddle board, in addition to the Pontoon boat featured in the listing. The garage holds a ping pong table and air hockey table, which our kids thoroughly enjoyed! The property was extremely clean and communication with Joe was excellent! We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property

Joe contacted us 2 days before we checked in. Great communication. Property was clean and everything worked great. Enjoyed the pontoon boat everyday. Enjoyed our stay immensely. Thank you for everything!!! Would definitely rent again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome.

Very nice and clean place to stay. It was so nice to have access to a boat and kayaks. Loved having all the games available in the garage also. We had a lot of fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Celebrated Birthday Party

Had a great time at the home. Had a group of us up for weekend to enjoy the lake and celebrate my 40th. I was able to host a small party and really enjoyed the boat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022