Up North~ Authentic 1950 Log Cottage~Gas Fireplace ~Outdoor Fire Pit

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Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 651 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Purdenville, MI

Houghton Lake11 min walk
Pineview Highlands Golf Course4 min drive
South Higgins Lake State Park22 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Full Bedroom

1 Double Futon

Full Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

#1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Road end access to the beautiful Houghton Lake, the largest inland lake in Michigan. Come and enjoy a true "Up North" log cabin getaway. Located on a large wooded lot. Step inside, and feel the stress leave your body, and the relaxation enter. Whether you are a "summer" person, or a "winter" person, or both, this beautiful log cabin will provide you the perfect home base while you enjoy your vacation activities in Houghton Lake.
The Woodland Retreat is a 2 bedroom 1 bath authentic "Up North" log cabin, with gas log fireplace for those cool summer evenings, and those snowy winter nights.
We have a spectacular back garden with grilling, dining area, and fire pit. Plenty of room in garage for your fishing tackle, hunting gear and off road vehicles!
We are situated on 3 lots, so plenty of room, and even though we are in a woodland setting, we are just blocks from M-55, and all of the activities that Houghton Lake has to offer~ Great bars, and dining~ lush green golf courses~ grocery stores, and theaters. There are also great kids activities~ mini golf~ bumper boat racing~ bounce houses~ go carts, and batting cage.
We have road end access, to the amazing Houghton Lake, Michigan's largest inland lake, 20,044 acres, with 30 miles of shoreline known for it's spectacular fishing~ summer, or winter~ walleye, bluegill, crappie, northern pike, large, and small mouth bass, bullhead, and yellow perch.
You don't have to love fishing to love Houghton Lake, boating, swimming, and just sitting on the beach soaking up the warm summer Michigan sun.
Surrounded by State land, and great trails for snowmobiling and cross country skiing.

Property manager

Debra Lauermann

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

$20 per night

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Pets are expected to be leashed while outdoors and pet owner takes full responsibility for any damage or injury when not following this rule.

Check out time is firm at 10 a.m. as listed on VRBO unless otherwise stated by the owner

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: 15

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Prudenville

Located in Prudenville, this cottage is on a lake. White Deer Country Club and Pineview Highlands Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Higgins Lake State Park and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Purdenville, MI

What's nearby

Houghton Lake - 11 min walk
White Deer Country Club - 3 min drive
Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 4 min drive
Quest Golf Club - 11 min drive
South Higgins Lake State Park - 22 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Back Door Saloon - ‬5 min drive
‪MJ's Eatery - ‬9 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Up North~ Authentic 1950 Log Cottage~Gas Fireplace ~Outdoor Fire Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Up North~ Authentic 1950 Log Cottage~Gas Fireplace ~Outdoor Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up North~ Authentic 1950 Log Cottage~Gas Fireplace ~Outdoor Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Up North~ Authentic 1950 Log Cottage~Gas Fireplace ~Outdoor Fire Pit located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Houghton Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of White Deer Country Club and Pineview Highlands Golf Course. Quest Golf Club and South Higgins Lake State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Maurene H.

19 May 2024

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

MRH

Clean, decorated adorably , supplied with a lot of extras. Very nice.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie S.

14 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice decor with some issues

The property was beautifully decorated and homey. It is a tiny home log cabin with small bathroom. Not a lot of privacy so if going with group make sure you are good with curtains as doors. NO stove and grill did not work, so was disappointed with not being able to actually have ability to cook because thought we'd save money by being able to cook for ourselves. Nice manager/clearers who were understanding about late checkout. Overall nice stay and fireplace was HUGE plus. Is right in town with neighbors close.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle T.

23 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful

The property is very welcoming and had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

11 Apr 2024

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

Cutest Little Place

My wife & I took our 2 dogs with us to celebrate our 24th anniversary. The comfort of the cabin as you pull up & walk in is fantastic! The outside is pleasantly decorated with plenty of room for parking. Once you walk in, the decor keeps on going. From nice log furniture to a BEAUTIFUL stone fireplace with a gas log for a perfect fire every Tim to quilted blankets. The bedrooms are small but very comfortable beds. Roku TV, full size refrigerator, and a toaster oven. The only disappointments would be that there was no stove, the bathroom was VERY small and the running water was not good (had an odor and tasted bad). The outside had a really nice fire pit and was landscaped well. The cabin is about a 10 minute walk down to the lake (which is beautiful!). The owner of the property was extremely helpful with letting my wife and I know about some of the better restaurants in the area as well as other amenities. Overall, it was the best place I have stayed for the price.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael b.

11 Apr 2024

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

Great cabin

Great cabin vety cozy walking distance to the lake

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

31 Mar 2024

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

Cute little cabin, perfect for a weekend, get away.

Just what we needed! Small 2 bed cabin, fireplace, and garage!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly F.

15 Mar 2024

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

Winter get away

We absolutely loved this place and had a wonderfully relaxing week!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert z.

25 Feb 2024

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

Comfy

Great stay

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan J.

23 Feb 2024

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

Nice Little Cabin

The little cabin had a lot of charm and the host provided pretty much everything we needed (we particularly appreciated a well-stocked kitchen of pans, dishes, etc). There isn’t a lot privacy - it’s small and the walls are thin. But it had just the woodsy vibe we wanted at a great price, and we were able to fit ourselves and four small children in for a nice week of hanging out, skiing, and swimming at a nearby indoor pool. We would be happy to return and stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya T.

14 Feb 2024

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

Family overnight

We had a great stay in the cabin. It was super cute and cozy. We weren’t there for very long but would definitely go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ann I.

9 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Weekend stay February 2nd and 3rd

Very cute cabin, but a few things were disappointing. There are no doors on the two bedrooms, just curtains that hang to about a foot off the floor. The double bed is wedged into a corner, so my husband was against the wall and had a very difficult time in the night getting up to go to the bathroom. The bathroom was terrible. Barely enough room to sit on the toilet, & no room for toiletries, like blow dryer/makeup. The water was yellow and smelled. I knew it would be well water, but it was bad. There was an annoying drip in the shower that my husband fixed for our second night. Took one shower & it was very cramped & low water pressure. We ended up sleeping in the twin bedroom the second night so my husband could get out of bed at night. It was very cheap but the cleaning fee was 2x the nightly charge.. If I had known all this I would have paid a higher price for more comfortable accommodations. It is very cute, but they need to either update or let people know about the bathroom and bedrooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

1 Feb 2024

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

Perfect cozy cabin

Great place for girl’s weekend getaway. The location is so close to everything too.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

29 Jan 2024

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

Hill Family

Beautiful cozy cabin. Recommend staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed H., Farmington Hills, MI

15 Jan 2024

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

Beautiful Cabin!

We had a great time relaxing in this beautiful cabin. It's if we went back in time with the log and knotty pine interior. Close to everything you might need nearby, including the Walmart up the street. The porch was a great place to sit and read a book or two and stayed pretty warm during the winter storm. The kitchen had everything we needed with pots/pans, microwave and coffee maker. Communication with the owner was fantastic and she was available if we needed anything. I would highly recommend this property for anyone looking to stay in a quaint, nostalgic up north cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonja H.

4 Jan 2024

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

New Years weekend

Great stay at this little cabin. Not much on town that was open but we came prepared!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace R.

22 Dec 2023

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

Love that Fireplace

It was charming. My daughter came over for an early Christmas. I even decorated for the Holidays.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

1 Nov 2023

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

Loved all the bears!

Just the best time ever. Loved it. Quiet, comfortable, will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lu D.

10 Oct 2023

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

Beary Cute!

The decor was adorable. Very cozy and comfortable. Nice and clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna J.

2 Oct 2023

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

The Best of Both Worlds

Cozy cabin nestled in wooded lot makes you feel like you’re in the UP. Yet Houghton Lake, golf courses, and all imaginable amenities within a few minutes. Our hostess, Debra, was very accommodating. We had our wedding ceremony nearby and stayed at the cabin for a low key, relaxing honeymoon. It was the best. We will definitely be staying here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES J.

1 Oct 2023

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

Awesome

Great fun, loved the fire, and fire pit.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

21 Sept 2023

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

Bday weekend

Had a fun bday weekend. Thank you again for treating us to dinner at Kilkare. We look forward to coming back again for another girls weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

5 Sept 2023

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

The Perfect Getaway

We've been to this cabin once before and it never ceases to amaze me. The property is beautiful. It's a short walk to the boat launch and only a mile or two to the beach. The log cabin gives off a nostalgic feeling. My favorite place is the reading nook. It's mostly windows and you can snuggle up in the recliner with a book and a cup of coffee and see the trees all around you. We got to meet Deb and she is very kind and thoughtful. This is quickly becoming our annual "up north" vacation spot!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Katie F.

8 Aug 2023

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

Cozy family getaway!

This cabin is adorable! It's the perfect environment for relaxing after a day of exploring, with all the decor and personal touches of a true "cabin in the woods" experience. Even if it rains, you'll enjoy soaking in the serenity of the weather from the sun porch or in front of the cozy fireplace. The only downfall for our family with a toddler was that it doesn't have a tub, only a shower, so bathtime was difficult.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith E.

25 July 2023

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

Great Getaway

My family and I had one of the most relaxing vacations. This place is perfect for that getaway you were looking for! The host even went out of her way to make sure we could watch our baseball games as we’re huge baseball fans. The back yard is perfect for grilling breakfast, lunch, & dinner. The fire pit is a huge plus. The cabin itself was comfy and cozy. We will definitely be going back and recommend this place to anyone!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023