Houghton Lake Lakeview / Gazebo / Firepit / Kayak/SUP, A/C/ Lake Access / Trails

Escape to our relaxing cottage in Houghton Lake, less than 300 ft from the water- with end of road access and everything you need for a relaxing stay. Have a morning cup of coffee on the front patio with lakeview and hammock. Take a ride on the trails to enjoy the fall colors. Dine and chill out in the delightful backyard with seating and firepit. You’ll love the special touches, from fully equipped kitchen, coffee bar, electric fireplace, and games. Enjoy the convenience of a step-free home.

Welcome to Lakeview Escape, located in a small neighborhood in the Heights. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage-sleeps 4 comfortably, but can accommodate 6 guests. Located a few houses from the water with road end access to the lake, makes an ideal home for nature lovers and water sports enthusiasts alike. Take a paddle on the two provided inflatable stand up paddle broads (life vest need to be with you while using) or bring your boat, kayaks, snowmobile, jet ski, or UTV for endless adventures, or explore Roscommon State Forest Area. When the sunsets on a day's activities, retreat to the cozy interior for a home-cooked meal and unwind with a bonfire or watching the smart TVs.

Lakeview escape offers a cozy, stylish, coastal, and clean stay. Newly remodeled bedrooms with a queen bed in master, full size bunks in second bedroom, comfortable beds, A/C, coffee bar, clean new flooring throughout cabin, and lots of amenities.

AMENITY HIGHLIGHTS:

✸ Convenient to shopping, restaurants, and attractions
✸ Two inflatable paddle broad for use with life vest provided for your enjoyment (available seasonally May 15 to Sept 15). You must have a life vest when using them at all times. The use of the stand-up paddle broads is at your own risk. Homeowner is not responsible for any injury caused by or during use of any equipment provided.
✸ Backyard with outdoor dining, corn hole, firepit, propane grill and outdoor seating
✸ Fully equipped kitchen
✸ Front patio with lakeview
✸ Cozy living room with reclining couch, electric fireplace, Roku TV and games for all ages
✸ Coffee bar
✸ Fast Wi-Fi
✸ Washer and dryer
✸ End of the road lake access
✸ Free parking in driveway (3 vehicles or 2 vehicles and a trailer)



About the space

Begin your escape with no-contact keyless entry. Go ahead and hang your bag in the entryway and go explore the house. You’ll even find a convenient charging station for your phone and other electronic devices and relaxing bedrooms. Later, you can return to the spacious living room for a little friendly competition or some quiet conversation or to relax with a good movie. If you must work we have high-speed internet.

In the family room, relax on our comfortable reclining couch while you take in your favorite TV show or movie on the Roku TV or challenge each other with a broad game. Enjoy the ambience of the electric fireplace, which also provides extra warmth during the colder months of the year. Enjoy hanging out in the family room enhances your ability to create some great memories.

Craft culinary delights in the fully equipped kitchen with a gas stove/oven, refrigerator, and microwave. You’ll also find a toaster, blender, and even a crock-pot. You’ll have everything you need to prepare and serve your favorite meals. You’ll even find a variety of oils, spices, cooking spray and plastic bags and wrap so you don’t have to buy those items. Grab your morning beverage from our drip coffee maker (with coffee, creamer and sweeteners) or a single cup with the Keurig machine (with a starter k cup and tea supplies) and sip it on the front patio with views of the lake. Dine at the pub table which has seating for 4 (2 additional foldable bar stools available for a tight squeeze) and enjoy your meal. Most days you can do what many of our guests prefer and dine outside on the back patio and cook on the propane grill. You can pick up groceries at one of the nearby stores – I prefer curbside pickup from Walmart. Or if you don’t want to cook, savor a great meal at one of the many restaurants in the area. Ask us for some recommendations.

As you step outside, you’ll be able to enjoy our entertaining. Choice from the lakeview front patio or the back patio with a bon-fire.

The area is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Take a walk through the neighborhood with multiple road end access with light house view or on some of the other nearby trails. Play golf at one of the courses in the area. Take a paddle on the two inflatable paddle broads with life vest provided or bring your boat or kayaks (rentals available in the area) and spend your day out on the water. There of several UTV trails in the area that you can access from the house using back roads to get there. There are several parks with beach and pavilion close by with facilities for the entire family. Or make this your base for visiting the many other attractions in Houghton Lake.

After a full day of enjoying all the area has to offer, or just hanging out at your home base taking advantage of all the fun things to do, head for a restful night’s sleep in bedrooms.

The primary bedroom features a queen bed along with plenty of storage space in the closet with full length mirror, and bedside tables with lamps touch lamps with charging plugs. Curl up with a good book in the comfortable bed or watch TV on the Roku TV.

The second bedroom features a full over full bunk bed, touch wall lamps in each bunk, and a side table with charging stand for your electrics. You’ll have plenty of room to store your luggage in the closet or on the luggage rack. Relax in bed and watch TV on the Roku TV.

Refresh and rejuvenate in the common bathroom which offers a tub/shower combo and all bathroom essentials (hair dryer, towels, makeup towels, toiletries, and more).

You’ll love the convenience of the laundry area with washer, dryer, and supplies.


Seasons:

Winter: attend Tip up Town (in Jan), walk to ice fish, bring your snowmobiles or ORV, head to the Cross-Country ski headquarters, and so much more!

Spring/Summer/Fall: swim, fish, or bring up your kayak, boat, or ORV! After coming in off the lake or trails, kick back in the comfortable living room or lounge in the back yard. Grab a seat around the fire pit and make some S'mores!

Other:

A/C/ heat mini split (Apr-Oct) and central heating provided (winter months)!

Guest has access to the entire house and property. The only exception is there are two locked cabinets (cleaning supplies) located in the bathroom and kitchen.

Find Lakeview Escape, nestled in the Heights neighborhood among other cottages and houses on the Southwest of Houghton Lake, MI. Cabin located just a short drive away from restaurants and other amenities!

*Lot - Cozy small lot with parking for 3 vehicles or 2 vehicles and a trailer. The back yard is open and meets up to other neighbors' property. The back yard provides a nice space to hangout and have bonfires.

*External security camera present- Three cameras for security. Two cameras are located on the back of the house, facing the driveway/side of house/ road. A third camera is located on the front of the house, facing the front yard/lake. All cameras are on, work, & actively record video/audio. No cameras record interior spaces.

*Privacy/ Neighbors- There are houses on all side of the home. Neighbors are super close- about 20ft. away. No loud music or parties. This is NOT considered a "secluded" property.

*As the cottage is near the water, you may encounter bugs. Keeping our door lights off when not in use and doors closed when possible helps keep them outside!

*Lake View - sit on the front patio furniture; enjoy the breeze, lake view, and sunsets.

* Lake Access - located just a few homes approx 300' from the water! The lake is accessible via the public, road-end, lake access!
-The road-end lake access - you will find easy access to swim or launch paddle broads via a shallow shoreline!
-Sandy bottoms extend out into Houghton Lake.

***Please note some smaller rocks located at entrance! ***

*Ice fishing and snowmobiling - walk or snowmobile to the road end! Easily access Houghton Lake for ice fishing and snowmobiling!

*Public Boat Launch - 2 miles, 5 minutes away!

*Restaurants - numerous restaurants for dining are located just miles from the home!

*Higgins Lake South State Park - another great location for swimming and is just 20 miles away!

*Day Trips - many awesome day trip locations nearby (Traverse City, Sleepy Bear Dunes, Petoskey, Mackinac Island, and more)!