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Beautiful Lakefront House on Houghton Lake - 3 Beds, 3 Baths

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Prudenville

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.
A living room with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden entertainment unit with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a wooden staircase with a cat tree.
4 bedrooms, WiFi (free), bed sheets
A wooden staircase with a carpeted landing and a white ceiling.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a granite countertop, and a wooden dining table.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Prudenville, MI
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Denton Township Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake James
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Prudenville

City center stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Houghton Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake James with a stay here. Denton Township Park and White Deer Country Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Denton Township Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lake James - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • beach near Denton Township Park - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Au Sable River - 29 min drive - 36.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The backdoor saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Frog Tiki bar - ‬2 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.

Beautiful Lakefront House on Houghton Lake - 3 Beds, 3 Baths

Houghton Lake family fun with all the amenities--sleeps 9+ on prime lake frontage in updated house. The house is situated on a quiet street. Enjoy swimming, water ski and snowboard, kayak, and other water sports in crystal clear Houghton Lake and fabulous sunsets from the deck.
Summer on the lake is more convenient than ever at this inviting lakefront house, complete with a fully equipped kitchen, a washer and dryer, and plenty of room for the whole family and group of friends.
Full kitchen with pots, pans, utensils, microwave, toaster etc. provided. TV in the family room and broadband internet Wi-Fi with enough bandwidth for streaming, etc. Bedrooms are spacious. Master Bedroom has king size bed. Second & third bedroom have Queen-size beds and fourth bedroom has 3 twin size beds for kids.
Step outside and watch the sunset from your deck or head down to your patio to enjoy a bonfire on a summer's night.
Boat and jet skis are not available to rent. You can use the dock to moore your boat.
Parking: Driveway (3 vehicles), additional street parking (first-come, first-served)
GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, iron/board, cleaning essentials.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Pineview Highlands Golf Course (4 miles), The Quest Golf Course (8 miles), South Higgins Lake State Park (8 miles),, Houghton Lake State Forest Park (12 miles), Reedsburg dam (14 miles), Roscommon State Forest Area (18 miles), North Higgins Lake State Park (22 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Gaylord (55 miles), Mt Pleasant (58 miles), Tawas (58 miles), Traverse City (78 miles), Petoskey (93 miles)
Keywords: Houghton Lake, lakefront, water sports, Swimming, boating, fishing, jet skiing, tubing, Higgins lake, Grayling,

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Rules

We request all our guests to wash their dishes and pots before they check out. Dirty dishes will incur $50 additional charges.

Please Shut off all the windows before you leave. Any damage due to rain/storms to the furniture will incur damage charges.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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
  • Note from host: must be on leash outside of the property.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful Lakefront House on Houghton Lake - 3 Beds, 3 Baths to the airport?

This vacation home is 70.1 mi (88-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful Lakefront House on Houghton Lake - 3 Beds, 3 Baths have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful Lakefront House on Houghton Lake - 3 Beds, 3 Baths offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful Lakefront House on Houghton Lake - 3 Beds, 3 Baths?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lakefront House on Houghton Lake - 3 Beds, 3 Baths?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful Lakefront House on Houghton Lake - 3 Beds, 3 Baths?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful Lakefront House on Houghton Lake - 3 Beds, 3 Baths have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful Lakefront House on Houghton Lake - 3 Beds, 3 Baths have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful Lakefront House on Houghton Lake - 3 Beds, 3 Baths to downtown Prudenville?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Prudenville.

Beautiful Lakefront House on Houghton Lake - 3 Beds, 3 Baths Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russ H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House worked for well for the weekend. We enjoyed our stay and the local events of tip up town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time great fishing trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bradley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very clean and communication with the owner was excellent. It does need some maintenance, however.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mark R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great Location

The property was in a great location on the lake. Watched beautiful sunsets every night. Enjoyed using the kayaks. The home itself needs a lot of updating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aaron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location on the water. Very relaxing. Sandy bottom which was a plus.Limited parking was an issue w/ our group. We had 2 trailers that hauled our jet skis & quads. No place to park them except for Walgreens down the road
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

Great get away!!!

This house had the most fabulous view!!! The house had all the essentials! We even got use of the baby gate for my grandson that paid us a visit while we were there. We will most definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

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

Ice fishing trip

Place worked well for my group of friends taking their annual ice fishing trip. We had an issue at the beginning with a mix up with the cleaning crew, but the hosts were available, communicated well (even later in the evening as we didn’t get their til 9pm), and corrected the issue to my liking.Great location. Admittedly, we are an easy group to please (4 men that just want to sit on the ice and fish), but we were happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sharon C.

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

We would come here again

Overall we loved our stay here. The outside amenities were wonderful, especially kayaks and floating mat. Parking was problematic but we were accommodated nicely by owner and neighbor. Only issue with inside was how small two of the bathrooms were. Owner was very nice to work with and responded quickly to messages. We would come here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

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

Wonderful

The house was a home away from home. Everything was great. My brother really enjoyed the big tv. I enjoyed the efficient kitchen. My kids enjoyed the dock and water so close and the front yard tree kept the sun off of me as I sat at the table out front.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Renee S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
There were some safety issues that concerned us. Such as a broken gate laying on the deck, a broken glass deck light on the handrail, a firepit rusted through with ashes in a pile underneath, and a doorwall screen that fell off when we opened it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristin D.

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

Nice for our group of 6

Comfortable and convenient. Beautiful view of lake. We were able to rent a pontoon (elsewhere on the lake) and keep overnight at the house. A little shallow for propeller, but fine if careful. Water has all sandy bottom. No weeds. House a little worn down but worked out just fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pamela G.

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

Large rooms, convenient location

We enjoyed the home. No AC, but good airflow from the breeze off the lake. We had the unfortunate timing of a broken refrigerator in the kitchen, but there was an extra in the back room that worked well. Parking is limited to 3 vehicles, but neighbor helped us with extra space for a price. We didn’t find a toaster, but toaster oven sufficed. Nice the owner provided consumable like tp, paper towels, dish soap, etc
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shannon h.

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

Perfect long weekend getaway on Houghton Lake

We rented this house for 3 families to come together over a long weekend and the memories made will last forever. The house is the perfect size for 6 adults and 3-4 kids, and man did the kids think the bonus room was awesome! The porch and patio were perfect for eating meals, enjoying a bonfire, and chalk art. We had no issue getting our pontoon around or docked. The parking is tight, but you can fit 3 full-size trucks in if you don’t mind getting cozy. Like most dog-friendly properties, we weren’t expecting the Ritz, but it was cozy and comfortable for us to relax and not worry about a little sand on our feet. Neighborhood was great and close to everything you could need. We would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bud C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Golf Trip

House is nice and in a great location. Right on the water. The problem is the 4th bedroom. Unless you are under 4 feet tall you have to almost get on your hands and knees to get in and no place to stand up. The 3rd bathroom is in a separate part of the house. It would be better to put a bed in there and call it the 4th bedroom. Parking is a problem if more the 3 cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Ok

Biggest problem was communication. We arrived and the driveway was far too small to park our truck and boat trailer. Tried to contact the host via VRBO messenger and no response. Tried calling and it went straight to voicemail. We spent hours driving around town trying to find somewhere that would let us park our trailer overnight. Knocked on neighbors doors, wasted the entire evening. Heard back from the property host the following day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph B.

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

A nice cozy cottage suited for children

Six of us stayed at this lakefront home for five nights including two sets of grandparents and our son and grandson. Our comments mirror some that have been previously submitted. The house served as a cozy and relaxing base for breakfast and sleeping, as we spent most of our days at a large family gathering nearby. The lake views were beautiful, and the environment was peaceful. The house could use some updates, especially in the kitchen and bathrooms. The layout includes three bedrooms and a small bathroom upstairs (shower only), along with one bedroom and two bathrooms downstairs, one small shower only and one more normal size, downstairs. The bedrooms are comfortably sized, although one upstairs room, with about a small four-foot entrance, is better suited for children, who would likely find it fun. However, we could not locate the toaster, and some desirables not included were a dishwasher, luggage racks or dressers in the bedrooms and air conditioning. We did encounter some maintenance issues during our stay. The clothes dryer vent wasn’t properly connected, several electrical outlets in one bedroom were missing covers and had some plugs that wouldn’t stay in. The upstairs toilet was leaking around the base. We did send a text of our concerns to the phone number provided, but unfortunately, we didn’t receive a response. The home is reasonably priced for what it offers but be aware that the front door lock can be temperamental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tom S.

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

Labor Day 2022

Property is in a great location! House was lakefront and offered excellent water amenities. Homes are a little close together. Front door lock is a little messed up.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roy S.

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

Pretty nice spot.

The cabin is roomy with a lot of sleeping spaces and 3 bathrooms. There were some electric outlets that didn’t work and lights that didn’t work. Nice to have the kayaks and swim mat. Bed pillows were not very good. We had fun and didn’t feel like we had to be super careful with the use of the cottage. Could be better with a few upgrades.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen B.

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

Mice

Every morning we found mouse poop on the kitchen countertop.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy Y.

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

Nice place..great view

As others have reviewed and stated in their reviews..that the description for this rental need to be updated. Nice place great views
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie W.

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

Worked well for us

We were looking for a place for extended family and significant others to stay while in the area for family holiday celebration. This house had all the space we needed for 9 adults. The kitchen was a little lacking in cooking utensils (stirring & slotted spoons, soup ladle) and the linens could use updating but they were functional. Communication with host was easy, but it would be helpful to have in unit instructions regarding amenities, locale, check out expectations. As mentioned in other reviews, the 4th bedroom (3 twin beds) has a very short and narrow entrance and is not full ceiling height. This is not specified in the listing and may cause accessibility issues for many adults. Overall we all enjoyed the space. The bathrooms were clean and furniture is comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal T.

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

Easy to book, easy to get into property. Very friendly owners was very accommodating.

This property worked great for me and my family to be close to family members that live in the area. Clean, easy to book and communicate with property owners. Listing is exactly how it reads.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Maryanne G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Golf weekend with 4 couples

Rent in the property was a breeze. House was much smaller than expected and only good for 3 couples.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

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

Awesome!

Everything was great and exactly as stated. House was very clean and everything we needed for a good weekend. Location and view were perfect as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaspinder P.

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

Outstanding property with Amazing sunset views - Exceeded all our expectations!

What a great experience! Had a blast hanging out with family and all the kids! The property is immaculate - so peaceful and relaxing! The kids loved just being outside and playing on the playground! Kitchen and family room had plenty of space to sit and relax. Owner was great to work with and answered any questions promptly. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021