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Welcome to Trail's End Cottage located on Houghton Lake!

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Pool
Miscellaneous
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Houghton Lake
    1 min walk
  • Markey Park
    6 min drive
  • Zone 18 Bar & Grill
    5 min drive
  • Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
    7 min drive

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Lakefront Cottage w/ Kayaks & Game room

About this property

Entire place

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

Welcome to Trail's End Cottage located on Houghton Lake!

This 2200 sq ft cottage sits on Old Trail Dr, one of the most coveted streets on Houghton Lake! Newly remodled options include new furnace system, new central air new 200amp electrical service to enhance your stay. Additional upgrades include new mattresses, bedding, towels! Very new and clean! In living room 2 there is a huge sectional, card table and video table game. Tastefully done in knotty pine and cozy "Up North" decor with plenty of space to spread out and feel comfortable! Separate Game room with poker table, TV/DVD with ROKU, and refrigerator! TV/DVD (many new) in every room for the kids and adults alike! Brand new 50" 4k TV in living room with premium cable and hi speed internet! Every room has been tastefully redone with new bedding and furniture! The details: you see the pics of THE BEACH! You'll think you're at the ocean enjoying the sun with the sand in your toes while the kids make sandcastles and swim in the warm, shallow sandy bottom water. Later in the day, the stress will melt away as you watch the sunset from one of the Adirondack chairs while the kids roast marshmallows in the fire pit! What are you waiting for? this property has it all! Speaking of it, did we mention that this is the largest inland lake in Michigan? If you enjoy fishing you're at the right spot! Walleye, Perch, Crappie, Pike, Bluegill, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth. If you're into boating, we have a boat you can rent for an additional fee. Or there are boat rentals nearby and the public boat launch is less than 1 mile away! We have a mooring anchor to keep your vessel secure. Everything you could need is provided in this updated lakefront home! Other FREE AMENITIES include: Washer and dryer, 1 StandUP Paddle Board, Kayaks, Bikes , 1 Gas Grill, 1 Charcoal Grills, free firewood for lakefront fire pit, New TV's/DVD's, New furniture, New bedding, Beach Towels, New kitchen, fully stocked with everything you need and more! Also, a regular coffee pot.
4 separate bedrooms -- 5 beds (3 queen, 2 full, twin bunk beds).
This area of the lake is pristine and very relaxing. The street is almost private with very little traffic allowing you to ride bikes and walk without many cars around. Plenty of parking for everyone. The neighbors are awesome and the distance between lots is very adequate. All sports lake; fishing and snowmobiling on lake. GREAT VIEW of the lake with 85 foot of frontage overlooking the east bay. True lakefront!!! Open Year round. Walk out about 400' on 2 1/2 ft deep of sandy bottom water. Very warm clean and clear water. Cement gently sloping seawall, 70’ dock with ladder to water for swimming. *Plus we have plenty of parking room for multiple cars and trailers if you bring your own boat or wave runners!!

In the Water: We have 2 jet ski/wave runner lifts for your use if you want to bring your own. We also have a pontoon boat you can rent from us for $1000 a week. You MUST have boating experience to rent. There is a mooring ball you can use if you bring your own boat. If you would like to use the mooring ball, jet ski lifts or boat, please let us know, there is a contract/waiver you will need to sign before using them.
Go-carts/video arcades/'fun center' with roller coaster/ferris wheel etc. rides, putt-putt golfing, movie theaters, and ice cream nearby. Fun knick knack shops for several miles on m-55. Lots of Native American arts and crafts shops. One and half hours to Mackinaw Bridge and shopping - visit historic Fort Michilimackinac! Gaylord (golf Mecca) 1hour away, Silver Lake sand dunes 1 1/2 hours away, Sleeping Bear sand dunes 1 1/2 hours away, Traverse City (blue angels fly show, cherry festival, wine tasting, shops, and fun!) 1 1/2 hours away, Race car track- 20 to 30 races per night- very exciting!! 18 miles away (Merritt speedway), Boyne Mt. ski lodge 1 hour away, Mt. Pleasant and Soaring Eagle Casino, Central Michigan Football ' Fire Up Chips' 1 hour away. Great power sledding in winter 30 mins away (don't have to walk up hills- get pulled up). Fall Hunting season. Winter fun for tip-up-town, snowmobiling and sledding. Keywords: House, Cabin, Cottage, Lodge.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Houghton Lake. An arcade/game room is available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Houghton Lake and 6 minutes by car from Markey Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Julie Duffy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • 2 steps to reach property
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling on site
  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • 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: Contact owner. Additional deposit and cleaning fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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.

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

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Welcome to Trail's End Cottage located on Houghton Lake! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kimberly f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
This property was perfect for our group! Homey decor. The house was clean, kitchen fully stocked with plenty of dishes, cooking items, silverware…the list goes on. So many towels for the bathrooms. Hostess was great with communication! Highly recommend for whatever reason you are visiting Houghton Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay.
This place was very easily located. It’s in a beautiful setting and the lake is wonderful. Hosts were very responsive if we had questions. Overall it was a beautiful weekend we will be back I am sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H., Royal Oak, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation
Nice spacious house, well equipped and a great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family vacation
We were very impressed with the cleanliness of the house. It was roomy and comfortable. The deck and all the furniture were wonderful. We spent time inside and outside. A very beautiful lake. Would love to go back again. We had 14 people and everyone had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised a beautiful lake house that had everything you would need.
This house has a great layout for a large gathering. The front room has a great view of the lake at all times. If someone needs more privacy and bathroom access the back hallway is great. The game room is great for any day that has unfortunate weather. This worked well when a group of guys wanted to watch something as the ladies watched a movie in the main living room. The dock access is perfect and the outdoor space is awesome for fires, grilling, cornhole, 11 month old baby walking around safe. The garage is fully stocked with kayaks and beach toys and the kitchen has everything you would ever need to make chili in a crock pot or chicken wings on the grill. 10 minutes from walmart and south higgins lake state park made for easy access to everything. Absolutely loved the sunsets. The owners checked in the first morning to make sure everything was ok and all visitors loved the stay. Highly recommend. Thank you to Julie and all involved with the hard work in keeping the lake house in great condition! My family from New York couldnt stop talking about how impressed they were at the beauty of up north MI.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Everett M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing vacation
The cottage was nice we enjoyed the stay there very much. The weather the first four days was terrible wind and white caps were so bad we were unable to take the boat out. Just picked the wrong week I guess. If the weather had been better would have had a better vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., Oxford, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Xmas At Trail's End Cottage
My family has been renting this house for the past 4 years as a centrally located place to gather for the holidays. It is the perfect place for our get-together. The house is well maintained and very clean. We're already looking forward to next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Dearborn

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Houghton Lake
My family and I stayed for a long weekend in October. This house is very clean. The location right on the water is beautiful. The owner was very responsive and kind. We hope to stay again soon! Do not hesitate to book.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time at the Lodge
We had a wonderful long family weekend and really enjoyed the cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
A great location for our family. Enjoyed spending a lot time on the lake. The house has a great layout for a larger group and was so clean and organized.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness
EXCELLENT
Beautiful place on Houghton Lake. Very clean and spacious for our family of 14 (6 adults - 8 grandkids) They thought of everything. Very empresses Thanks for all the memories ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Vacation Lodge
This is the second year my family has stayed at Trails End Lodge. The Lodge is spacious, clean and well maintained. The yard was beautiful with a huge sand area perfect for playing games, sunning by the water and sitting by the campfire. The hosts were very kind and responsive. We can't wait to return!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peg Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway
This is the third time we have rented this property. The setup is wonderful for grandparents and two sons’ families (13 in all). They supply everything children need for playing in the sand and water. The house is equally supplied which makes packing so easy. Great place for great memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley F., Essexville, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great family trip to the Trails End Lodge on Houghton Lake!
Our growing family has been vacationing at this property for several years now and the anticipation grows from year to year. This property has everything we need to for ages 6 months to 69 years regardless of how the weather cooperates. We will be back in 2024!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely in every way
It’s a lovely property and the house was spotless. The owner went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. The kitchen had absolutely everything we needed and then some. The garage had bikes, lake toys, just everything. We couldn’t use them because of the weather but it was so generous to supply them. There’s a closet full of extras - tooth brushes, first aid, flashlights - they literally thought of everything. There were coloring books and crayons, games, lots of towels, regular coffee pot plus a Keurig with pods. Half of the backyard was wonderful beach sand which the kids in our family loved! We hid shells for them to hunt and they spent hours playing in the sand. We couldn’t ask for more. Also, for a lake house, there was no mildew smell. It’s a beautiful property and a host who obviously wanted our stay to be comfortable. It was first class in every way. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curt K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Ice Fishing
Everything was as advertised. We had 12 people and everyone had a place to sleep. Great game room. Close to restaurants, hardware, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome family home
Mother in law has not been this excited about a VRBO ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S., Saint Clair Shores

Liked: Cleanliness
Tip up town 2023
Very nice place to stay. Beautiful views of the lake. House was very clean and very accommodating for our family. Very nice game room for entertaining. I would suggest additional furniture in the living area. House sleeps 12 however there is only a couch and love seat to accommodate 5 people in the living area. I would highly recommend this property for vacationing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
Very enjoyable. Nice layout. Enjoying having 2different hangout areas
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., Oxford, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nate is an excellent host
This was the third year that my family has gathered here for Christmas. The property is always clean and comfortable with all the amenities we need for our Christmas dinner. This year, the weather service was calling for blizzard conditions. We were pleasantly surprised when Nate reached out the day before our scheduled check-in date and offered to allow us to access the house early in order to beat the storm. What a great host! We also had an issue with one of the TVs and Nate and his wife both took a significant amount of time on the day before Christmas working with Spectrum to resolve the issue. You can’t go wrong renting from Nate.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Sunsets!
Very nice place. Close to hiking, restaurants and other outdoor activities. Very nice neighborhood! We will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russ W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nostalgic Ohioan
Some things change but the love for this lake never wanes.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Flushing, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property!!
Lots of room in the house and plenty of beds to accommodate. The lake is shallow, warm and great for swimming and activities. The yard is perfect for play too, part sand, part lawn. The paddle board and kayaks for use were much appreciated. This property is great for families! Nate let us know that the gas grill igniter wasn’t working as told to him by the previous renters, it could also use some new burners, as it didn’t get very hot and took a long time to cook food. The first morning we discovered the coffee pot wasn’t brewing and we went to Walmart for a new one which Nate offered to reimburse us for but we decided to keep it and bring it with us for future rentals “just in case!” Overall, great stay with the fam!! Beautiful area surrounded by beautiful homes, nice for walking the neighborhood!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl E.

Liked: Cleanliness
August getaway
Wonderful, we’ll stocked, clean property with everything you need for a fun filled vacation. Great, quiet neighborhood. Separate rec room, bathroom and bedroom perfect for multi-family vacation. Easy check-in, responsive owner. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay!
This was the second time we stayed at Nate’s property and it was as great as it was the first time! The house had been updated since the last time we stayed and everything was perfect. Thanks again Nate!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022