Welcome to The Houghton House!

Your Premier Retreat on Houghton Lake's Scenic Canal System!

Lux canalfront home. Firepit, kayaks, dock+more!

Houghton Lake, MI, United States
12
3
2.5

About

Sleeps 12. 3 lux king beds (1 first floor), queen sleeper, full over twin bunk bed+trundle. On a quiet canal+Also only 8 mins to crystal clear Higgins Lake! Built in 2021. ★20 foot Dock ★Solostove Firepit w/wood provided ★ Gas fireplace ★ Fully loaded coffee bar ★Stocked with games/puzzles ★ Baby gates, high chair, pack n' play, sound machine+ more for littles ★ Propane grill ready to go ★ Kayaks+ pedalboat ★Fishing poles+outdoor games ★ Outdoor seating ★ Beach area on the canal

Good to know

The Houghton house is located off of a peaceful canal in Houghton Lake, also just minutes away from the crystal clear waters of beautiful Higgins Lake! We have been told it still has that "new house smell"! Bedroom 1 (primary)-King bed with beautiful en-suite w/rainfall shower and heated bathroom floors. This room walks out to the back porch on the first floor Bedroom 2-King bed and work desk Bedroom 3-King bed, twin over full bunkbed along with twin trundle below Living room with large leather sectional+extra seating, a cozy remote gas fireplace and 55 inch Roku smart TV Upstairs loft with w/Roku smart 55 inch TV and memory foam queen sleeper sofa along with play area for kids with toys and board/card games for all ages! Tons of outdoor seating, multiple areas to spread-out and enjoy the peaceful canal!

Other Details to Note

We pride ourselves on having low-toxic options for our guests! We have several stainless steel & glass kitchen items like pots, pans, mixing bowls, plates, bowls, utensils. No toxic air fresheners or plug-ins.! We have an air doctor air purifier, all organic coffee and tea selections, glass pour over coffee maker, ceramic cookware, glass/stainless steel electric kettle, clean dishwasher tabs, clean laundry soap, clean shampoo+bodywash soaps, dryer balls etc. ***Please be aware the canal is pretty deep, we have some life jackets of different sizes, for the safety of our guess these should be utilized when using kayaks+pedalboat.

Availability

What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Mosquito net
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Mosquito net
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Record player
  • Sound system

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware
  • Fireplace guards
  • High chair
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice maker
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Beach access
  • Lake access
  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
  • Waterfront

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

House Rules

-Full rental agreement and security deposit to be signed and secured upon booking.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Quiet neighborhood with plenty of trees!

Guest Access

Guests have no access to garage. Two closets+one small cabinet are kept closed for supplies.

Reviews

Natoria
January 2026
Had a great stay ! The host was very responsive and helpful, and the place was exactly as described clean, comfortable, and well maintained. Check-in was smooth and communication was excellent throughout. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone visiting the area.
Jennifer
September 2025
Beautiful home at the end of a quiet cut-de-sac. Very clean. If it had been warmer, we would have taken advantage of the water access, paddle boat and kayaks. We had a great weekend away. Would highly recommend.
Robert
August 2025
Philip was very responsive. We asked for an early check-in and he accommodated us. We had two small children. Additionally, he was very transparent with everything. The place was spotless right on a deep canal. Just a few minutes to get to the lake. The house actually sleeps 12 very comfortably was perfect location to town minutes away, but still had privacy would definitely come back
Caroline
July 2025
Very spacious home with lots of room for our family of 6 plus 2 grandkids. Beds were very comfortable and it was extra nice to have king beds in every bedroom. Kitchen was very well equipped, and coffee bar was an extra plus!

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Massive driveway to park your vehicles. Please do not park in street

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