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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8208.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Houghton Lake, MI
  • Houghton Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Quest Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs

2 Double Murphy Beds

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Amazing Views Await Your Arrival. Spacious 3 Bedroom 3 Full Bath Lakefront Gem.

Get Ready to be “Wowed”.
We invite you, your family, and friends to relax and enjoy our 2,240 Square Foot, 3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath home situated on the beautiful South Shore of Michigan’s Largest Inland Lake. South Shore Escape is a completely updated home. Spectacular water views welcome you upon arrival.
South Shore Escape will become your home away from home as you relax and unwind. Whether you're spending time in the spacious living area, eating at the rustic dining table, or gathering in the large open kitchen, the unobstructed views of Houghton Lake’s main body go on and on. With 58 feet of private water frontage and a large lawn, you and your family will have all the room you need to enjoy everything Houghton Lake has to offer. We are confident you will also enjoy the spacious Township Park next to our home. Entry and exit from the lake is provided from each of our docks. We have a 50 foot section of dock on our east property line with an additional 30 feet of dock on the west property line. You are welcome to keep your boat tied to our dock or anchored in front of the house throughout your stay. A large DNR boat launch less than 1 1/2 miles from South Shore Escape.
The Main Living area is furnished with comfortable furniture, Smart TV with cable, and an Onkyo surround sound stereo system. A set of sliding doors and large windows fill the room with natural light and beckon you onto the elevated lakefront deck with a propane grill and additional seating.
We are certain you will find our kitchen to be stocked with all the supplies needed to prepare full meals. There are even multiple small appliances (Keurig and Standard Coffee Makers, Crock Pot, Griddle, Blender, Toaster, etc.) available. Ample counter space provides plenty of room for meal prep while counter-top seating creates another space in this spacious home for everyone to gather.
The Primary Bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, walk-in closet, Flat-Screen Television, and direct access to the lakefront deck via its own sliding glass door.
The main floor of our home contains one additional bedroom, a full-size bath, and a utility room with full sized washer and dryer.
The walk-out lower level of the home offers an additional seating area with a Smart TV, gas fireplace, spacious bedroom, the home’s 3rd full bath, and 2 additional custom-built fold down beds.
Many groups have mentioned the quality of our furnishings. We’re confident you’ll appreciate the extra lengths we’ve taken to make our home welcoming and comfortable.
We've enjoyed having families visit our other Houghton Lake home and ask that you reach out to us if you have questions. We know the location of South Shore Escape cannot be beat and are confident you will love our home as much as we do.

Finally, we want to take a moment to summarize our rules so this is a fantastic experience for everyone: No Pets, No Smoking, and No Parties/Conduct that may be deemed offensive. We also require the primary renter to be over the age of 35.
Additionally, our garage and one closet will be locked as they contain our personal items.
We'll close by stressing this is a family home. Please be a good neighbor at all times during your stay.

Property manager

Calvin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Houghton Lake

Located in Houghton Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Pineview Highlands Golf Course and Heights Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Houghton Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Heights Marina - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Quest Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 25 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Saloon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Garrett's Place - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Views Await Your Arrival. Spacious 3 Bedroom 3 Full Bath Lakefront Gem. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Views Await Your Arrival. Spacious 3 Bedroom 3 Full Bath Lakefront Gem.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Views Await Your Arrival. Spacious 3 Bedroom 3 Full Bath Lakefront Gem.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Views Await Your Arrival. Spacious 3 Bedroom 3 Full Bath Lakefront Gem. located?

Located in Houghton Lake, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Houghton Lake and Pineview Highlands Golf Course. Heights Marina and Houghton Lake Public Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Beautiful Property

We absolutely love this stay. We make several trips to Houghton Lake a year to see our grandkids and kids. The description online does not do this place justice, exceeded above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard F.

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

Wonderful

Wonderful property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui B.

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

Beautiful Home

Had a great time on our girls weekend! House is stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal A.

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

Annual girls trip

We had an amazing time! 6 of us, friends since high school take an annual trip to relax and this was perfect. The views were great, location accommodating, great area. Hosts were amazing and house was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

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

Amazing place!

Our family loved staying in this beautiful home. The view is incredible. All of the furniture was extremely comfortable. We would love to come back. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Enjoyable Stay!

The place is in a great location and a very comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Would love to return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Peaceful stay with a spectacular view

Beautifully decorated home with an amazing view of Houghton Lake. Great place to get together with your family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanette H.

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

Amazing time!

Beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Great property!

We had an amazing stay at this Beautiful lakefront house! We are already talking about going back next year. The home is beautifully decorated and comfortably slept our families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Lovely home

Great views from this lovely home! The kids enjoyed kayaking and fishing as well as playing the board games provided. Wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Beautiful, Comfortable Lake House!

This house is gorgeous, clean, comfortable and very well equipped. Highly recommended!! I want to move in....
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Beautiful home on Houghton Lake

Thank you Calvin and Mary for sharing your beautiful home with us. It was the perfect place for us to enjoy family time. The yard and fire pit area was perfect for children. We thoroughly enjoyed our time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Great house on Houghton Lake!

Beautiful and completely updated! Loved the open main floor with wraparound windows looking out at the lake. Close to restaurants, shopping and the movie theater. Great place for a quiet weekend with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin J., Berkley, MI

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

Beautiful Lake Home!

This house is gorgeous. It's so well designed and we truly could not believe how clean it was. We had SUCH a great time. Also, to know that there is a $225per day pontoon rental close by is huge! Thank you so much for letting us stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Great views on Houghton Lake

What a wonderfully appointed place! It was beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeaneen H., Bowling Green,OH

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

Christmas getaway

This Houghton Lake property is stunning. Everything is new, and decorated very tastefully. The views of the lake are spectacular. It was a great place to spend Christmas. I would highly recommend it! We would love to come back in the summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eugene F.

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

Great owners and the nice house

Our group of 8 adults and 2 small children spent great time at the house. The hose was very main maintained and had everything for the nice stay. Having the lake docs, fire pit and the grill was really cool. Calvine was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Hotel-like Houghton House

What a great place to relax and enjoy! Since it was a winter stay, we enjoyed the cozy interior of this property. It felt more hotel-like with a very high standard of cleanliness and amenities. From linens to seating, we loved how new and well thought out this house was. From the 7 year old to the 74 year old we all had a great escape on the lake! Would highly recommend the house and owner!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Tip Up Town

Thank you again to the property manager for being so responsive and accommodating! The house was fantastic. Location was perfectly located for all winter activities. Last but not least the décor and layout of the property is first class. Great place to entertain clients or family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Marie G.

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

Aug 11- Aug 18, 2024 - Houghton Lake Vacation

The place was nice on the lake with beautiful views. The accommodations were not as detailed in the listing. We planned to use the bunk bed in the lower-level bedroom as stated in the listing, but there was no twin bunkbed in the lower-level bedroom or any other place in the house (this should be removed from the listing). This made it rough for sleep accommodations for our family. The docks were great for docking our boats, but Houghton Lakes water level is VERY LOW and swimming at the location is not good due water level and weeds. Glad we had the boats as we were able to find sandbars on the lake to enjoy the water and sun.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sydney K.

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

Calvin is mean

Got kicked out on my wedding day, very rude in the phone when trying to solve a problem. Canceled my trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carissa L.

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

Gorgeous house with a gorgeous view!

I would like to start off by saying how amazing Calvin and Mary are as hosts! Very easy to get ahold of and quick to respond with any issues or questions. The check in process is flawless and when you walk in the home it’s even more gorgeous than photos can show! The view from the living room, deck, walk out basement living room, and every part of the house is breathtaking! While visiting, We enjoyed fishing, swimming, Kayaking, bonfires, visiting local shops and getting ice cream! This home is set in the most perfect location. The first night, we had a few questions and calvin responded within minutes. I can not say enough great things about this home, and we look forward to renting this beautiful property again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Calvin

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English

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