Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!

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9.6Outstanding
(10 Ratings)
"Our family a wonderful week at Whitetail Family Resort and we were so happy to be back! The cabin was clean and had plenty of supplies such as paper towels, trash bags, etc. Tom is always friendly and..."
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9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(10 Ratings)

Cabin in Michigan

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this cabin rental

The Bear Cabin is steps from the lake. It features 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a full kitchen with gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, drip coffee maker and enough cooking utensils, dishes and flatware to get you by. There is a small dining table and a futon with an armchair for you to relax in too.
We are a pet friendly resort, so please bring your furry friends along! (There will be a small fee.)
1 GB of WiFi works all the way to the end of the dock, and there’s also Roku Television with Spectrum.
It also has a large kitchen and we also added new fans to each bedroom. And do provide towels and linens for the beds now too!
Outside there is a picnic table, Weber Charcoal Grill, and a couple of chairs.
Shared amenities are the beach, dock, fire pit, kayaks, tetherball, shuffleboard, and a fish cleaning station. There is plenty of private parking right across the street for your vehicles and trailers.
The Houghton Lake area almost has too many things to mention. We are walking distance to the copper gazebo where the birdwatching and fishing are incredible. Swimming, boating (several places to rent pontoons, or we have some small fishing boats to rent too), waterskiing, GOLF (many great courses in the immediate area), fishing, hiking, ORV’s are for rent right down the street (snowmobiles too), geocaching (one of the largest in the state), shopping, eating, kayaking, color tours, cross country skiing, sledding, and many, many more things to do here.


-- THE PROPERTY --

Boat Rentals Available | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | 0.5 Mi to Snowmobile Trails | Shared Dock

Ideal for a couple’s or small family getaway, this Houghton Lake cabin has all the basics for a relaxing vacation!

Bedroom 1: Full Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Living Room: 1 Futon

SHARED AMENITIES: Fish cleaning station (take remains to dumpster), boat dock, beach access, kayaks, splash boards, swing set, shuffleboard, tetherball, fire pit (wood not provided)
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ Roku & Spectrum cable, dining area
OUTDOOR LIVING: Picnic table, charcoal grill (charcoal not provided), 2 beach chairs
KITCHEN: Well-equipped w/ cooking basics, coffee maker, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi (high-speed 1GB, reaches dock), toilet paper, trash bags & paper towels
FAQ: 5 external security cameras (facing out), linens/towels provided, step-free access, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Community parking lot (1 vehicle), RV/trailer parking available across the street
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: There are 7 additional properties available on-site, each with separate nightly rates. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please book them individually online.

-- THE LOCATION --

HOUGHTON LAKE (on-site): Boating, fishing, tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, Houghton Lake Marina & Power (2.4 miles), Houghton Lake State Forest Park (3.6 miles), Lakeland Recreation (4.5 miles)
WINTER ACTIVITIES: Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Cross Country Ski Headquarters (14.0 miles), Skyline Ski Resort - downhill skiing (16.4 miles), Snow Snake Ski & Golf (29.9 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Trestle Park (10.8 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (27.2 miles), Mason Tract Pathway (29.5 miles), Ogemaw Nature Park (32.5 miles), Traverse City State Forest ORV Trailhead (48.5 miles)
FESTIVALS: Tip-Up Town Ice-Fishing Festival - Houghton Lake (4.8 miles), National Cherry Festival (64.7 miles)
NEARBY HOTSPOTS: Pineview Highlands Gold (golf course, 6.7 miles), Pines Theatre (6.8 miles), Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf (11.7 miles), Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery (19.6 miles)
LOCAL SHOPPING: Journeys Unique Boutique (4.1 miles), Just Around the Corner (4.3 miles), Knitty Gritty Treasures (6.0 miles), Attic Treasures (6.8 miles), Rockin Chair Gift Shop Inc (7.6 miles), Arnies Arts and Crafts (7.7 miles), Morning Glory Mercantile (10.1 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (61.1 miles)

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with a $25/pet/night fee
- No events, parties, or large gatherings unless the entire property is booked
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay and share the WiFi connection
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 5 external security cameras. These cameras are outward-facing and do not look into any interior spaces. Camera 1 is located in the parking lot, camera 2 is located in the parking lot across the street, camera 3 is located on the front of the lodge facing the road, camera 4 faces the yard, and camera 5 faces the beach and dock. All cameras actively record video and audio when motion is detected and will be turned on during your stay
- NOTE: Linens, towels, and pillows are provided at the property. It is recommended that you bring a few more for an extended stay. :-) Also, please bring your own beach towels, they are not provided.
-NOTE: For safety reasons, please make sure you include the correct amount of people and pets per cabin/house when making the reservation.

Amenities at Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!

Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(10 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
Our family a wonderful week at Whitetail Family Resort and we were so happy to be back! The cabin was clean and had plenty of supplies such as paper towels, trash bags, etc. Tom is always friendly and helpful and we’re already looking forward to next year!!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2024
Stayed for one night with 6 family members and the dog. Lodged in one of the newer cabins and it worked perfect for us. Check was available right on time and parking was close enough to make the move in convenient. Very clean and ready to go when we showed up. The amenities are great for both the cabin and the property as a whole. Family took out the kayaks on the lake to explore with were all in great condition. Charcoal grill and table right outside cabin door was perfect for out cookout dinner. Lake access is very convenient and nice little fire bowl and wood ready to go for an evening of smores. Location is wonderful with a convivence store that is walkable if you forgot anything and just a short drive to town to explore more around Houghton Lake area. The property manager was on site for our stay and went out of his way to make sure we were having a nice time and was very personable and welcoming. Most if not all the cabins were full that night and everyone was very pleasant and polite to each other. Brought back some nostalgia and family camp vibes for us. Definitely would come back and enjoy this property again!
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Sep 2023
It was a nice little place. Wifi only worked within 2 feet of wifi booster. The guidelines listed in cabin were different than listed on vrbo. Not a nice idea to have to park across a road as well as taking trash across road too. Whats the cleaning fee for? It did its purpose. Just wont visit again.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2023
Simple, clean accommodation with great access to the water. It was perfect for a family getaway.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cabin?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY! pet friendly?

Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Full Cabin: Steps to the Lake! PET FRIENDLY!?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.


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