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Reviews of 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath Houghton Lake Getaway

2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath Houghton Lake Getaway
Houghton Lake, MI

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shari D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jared
Centrally located, easy to get to pretty much anything you want to eat/do! Easy to get to ORV trailhead. Place is exactly as described and worked out great. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel C., Flint, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay in Prudenville
Home was as described. Host was willing to provide us with a late checkout. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2023
Thanks for taking the time to write a review and we appreciate your business. Happy New Year‼️ Doug

8/10 Good

Kathi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time away is always a good time.
My friend and I came to celebrate our birthdays. We had a very relaxed, enjoyable time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
It was a nice location, clean and met all of our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
I’m glad Mae Bluff met your needs! Thanks for reviewing ! Doug

10/10 Excellent

Gloria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
No disappointments
Our stay was great from the moment we accessed the property until we left. No disappointments. Would rent again if we need a spot at Houghton Lake again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly
The house/cabin was spacious, clean, and provided everything needed. There is a crate for the dog to sleep. The area was quiet, centrally located to shopping areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and convenient
Great location and was very cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
We are glad you had an enjoyable stay! Have a great day? Doug

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place
We loved the rental. Its was nice and cozy. We would definitely rent it out again. Loved the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for taking the time to review the property. Doug

8/10 Good

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage feel
I grew up in cabins in Michigan so you can’t expect luxury , this place was nice and clean and the portable air conditioner and fans they provide, were sufficient . It was fairly cool out though. I can’t tell ya how it would keep up in really hot temps . The beds were comfortable the first bedroom bed my brother and his girlfriend occupied they kept hitting their shin on a pointy edge so my husband wrapped and duck taped a towel around it , the second bedroom you just have to remember there is a step down . I tripped a few times forgetting the step down was there . The house next to this on the left which looks like an abandoned building actually has people living there and is rather dumpy outside in the right of this place is a trailer that is fairly nice , but is another VRBO . They seemed to have wanted to join our firepit because i guess they didn’t have one . Very close to msin drag 55 which didn’t affect much i slept fine . Just not super cozy and secluded . Overall though it was a great place to stay for the money . Thanks Doug for responding to our texts in a very timely manner . I would stay here again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2023
Thanks for taking the time to review. You have expressed some issues that will be addressed. I am working on addressing the issue next door with adding privacy on property line. The middle bedroom could be rearranged. Glad you brought it up . Have a great day ! Doug

8/10 Good

Kirt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin
Nice place, clean and organized. 2 small issues. The heat register in the bathroom doorway is a toe killer! You could replace with a proper one designed to be on a floor and fit flush. Secondly the neighbor was burning his trash/plastic about 20 feet outside the front door the entire time we were there, I understand there isn't much you can do about it but I thought it should be mentioned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
Thanks for taking the time to review our property. Good point in respect to register and I will change out. I have noticed that burning issue a couple times. Actually it is against township regulation to burn in a burning barrel. I hope I do not have to report, but will if ordinance not abided by. Thank you for staying at our cottage. Doug

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent host
I’m town for a quick golf tournament. House was clean. There was excellent communication with the home owner. Everything was exactly as described. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thanks for taking the time to review our property! We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Doug

10/10 Excellent

Connie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation site
We were very pleased with the accommodations. Everything was exactly as stated in the ad. Nice, clean cottage close to town and not far from water access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Hi Don, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay! Have a great day! Doug

6/10 Okay

Bill E.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 Nights in northern MI
Location was near the lake.. Accommodations were more than adequate. * Structure maintenance on the floor is probably in the near future. There are a few spots i was leary on stepping. A fairly large spot in the upper bedroom and a smaller one near the bathroom entrance,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Hi Bill, There are a couple floor weaker spots that will be tended to probably during the next off season. We didn’t believe it presented a safety hazard, but needs to be tended to before it does. I’m glad you brought it up as no one has in the past, so we didn’t think it was too big an issue as we are walking through the house several times a month. Have a great day! Doug

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend getaway
My fiancé and I came to houghton lake for a nice relaxing weekend and this was the perfect place to stay. The house was incredibly clean and the little neighborhood was perfect for bike rides down to see the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Hi Emily, we are happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for taking the time to express your experience! Doug

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Place was very clean. The charcoal grill was a nice addition. Weather was great a little chilly but coming from Alabama anything under 40° is cold. If we ever get back this way again it will be in June or July. Bueatiful area close to everything. The only thing missing was a bath mat for us more expienced folks who are as light on there feet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Hi Douglas, We are pleased you enjoyed your stay! There is a bath mat but must have been inadvertently hidden! I know what you are saying - as I am an “experienced person” as well!😃Sorry about that. Have a great day! Doug

10/10 Excellent

Rick S., Taylor mi

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Was a great stay. Everything needed plus some. Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2023
Thank you for the review and for taking care of Maple Bluff! Doug

10/10 Excellent

S M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and Stocked
Enjoyed my stay a lot. The house has everything we could think to want. Even a Slow cooker! Great communication from the owner. He worked with me through 2 changes in plans. We appreciated the dog tie out available, especially as the house is conveniently close to a major road. Definitely planning to come again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay! Sorry it took so long to respond to your positive review! Have a great day! Doug

10/10 Excellent

Hans A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great location period real close to hotel lake period close to lots of dining the main drag great place over all thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review Maple Bluff. We are pleased that the home was to your satisfaction. Thank you for taking good care of the place! Doug

10/10 Excellent

Orran H.

Liked: Cleanliness
103 Maple Bluff
Nice place to stay, clean and close to anything you might need. Well priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2023
We are happy Maple Bluff was a good stay for you and thank you for taking good care of the place ! Doug

8/10 Good

Douglas E.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was clean and had everything we needed. Bed in main bedroom was on the soft side.
Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay at Great Place
Just as described. Very large home and close to restaurants and stores. All the comforts of home. My little pup loved the place too! Would definitely return. Chris G
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review our property and am glad that Maple Bluff worked out well for you! Doug

10/10 Excellent

Erica F.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place
Very roomie and great location. We were pleased and will defiantly be back. Doug was a great host and answered me with any questions I had
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2023
Thanks for taking the time for your review of Maple Bluff and taking good care of the place. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and that you plan to return for another visit ! Doug

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Walbridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Property was just as listed, clean, great location. Beds we’re comfortable, place had what we needed, we would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for leaving the place in great shape! Doug

8/10 Good

Ken U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family deer hunting
Best hunt ever with the extended stay. Had the whole family with us, even the dog. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2023
We are glad your stay was enjoyable.

8/10 Good

Robbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay
We stayed while traveling for a family memorial service. With everything going on, it was so nice to have a great hassle free place for family go and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger & Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect.
Property was exactly as advertised...Very comfortable, clean, and all other details were simply perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
P
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space
There were a great number of rooms and sleeping options. We brought our dog and there was a dog cage and tieout outside. That was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall Good
We enjoyed our stay. Home was clean and orderly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review our property and we are glad you had a good time! Doug

10/10 Excellent

carol l o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy
We had a great time ...it was easy access and we would do it again in fact this is the second time we use this house.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Upon arrival I noticed how neat & clean everything was . Accommodations were adequate.
We had a lovely time. Everything was convenient. We had time to discover the area & enjoyed the fire pit in the evening. We found a great restaurant right up the street . Love that they are dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay and we are glad you had a good stay! Doug

8/10 Good

Darla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin near the lake
Communication with Doug was easy and he was quick with his responses. The cabin was nice and fit our needs perfectly. The yard is a great size for games and a fire. We did have to wash some of the dishes before using, but it wasn't a huge deal. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2022
Thanks for taking the time for the review and we took note of you having to rewash some dishes. Doug

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Clean Place!
This house was very clean and had everything we needed for a nice weekend. The owner was quick with communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2022
We are pleased that you had a nice weekend! Doug

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice vacation rental
My wife and I rented the home for a surprise get together for my brother and his wife, as well as other family members. They rented other properties around Houghton Lake, and ours compared favorably if not better than most of theirs. I was pleasantly surprised at how clean and well stocked and organized it was. The appliances were all newer, and though we never prepared any meals besides cereal and fruit, we would have been able to. My only suggestion would be to add a grab handle to the tub, as we are older and my wife had some trouble getting out of the tub. We were extremely satisfied with our stay and definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2022
I’m glad you had a great stay in Houghton Lake! And thanks for the grab bar idea! Doug

8/10 Good

Doug A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worked for 4 guys.
House worked for 4 guys who were golfing all weekend. I’d use again for that trip. Main road is close so it’s not super cozy if you’re looking for that but we weren’t so it wasn’t big deal. Anything you need is within a mile though so that’s really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Les D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Trip
A short stay, with everything needed to make this simple and very enjoyable, very clean and well equipped, the portable AC unit kept us very comfortable on a very hot couple of days. Definitely worth a return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2022
Thanks for taking the time to review and we are glad you had a good stay. Good to hear that A C unit is able to keep up during hot weather! Doug

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The home was as clean, had everything you would need, fresh clean linens and comfy beds. Great communication from the host and the location was perfect for our activities as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Nice getaway close to shops and water.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice central location, clean & welcoming
Rental Home is close to many restaurants, shopping, boat launches, and beach. Fishing was not so good the 2nd week of June but it was fun being on the water. Beds were comfortable, sheets and blankets soft. Grandchildren who stayed with us a couple of days commented that the house was "homey". We agreed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2022
We are glad the place worked out for you! Too bad the fishing was slow! Hope you visit again. Doug and Martha

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great access to Houghton Lake
Home was clean and worked great for us for our weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2022
Hi Patti , We are glad the place worked out for you! Doug

10/10 Excellent

Angie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was clean and as listed
Just note to Doug. The bathtub didn’t drain well. The toaster didn’t work. Nothing major
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2022
Thank you for this information. Doug

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time up north
Everything was clean. Furnishings were a little dated, but you can't beat the price. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kacie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a great stay at this property. It was clean, has lots of streaming options, internet was good. Location was Convenient to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Happy everything was good! Thanks for taking care of the place! Doug

10/10 Excellent

June S., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Well priced home in resort town
The property was just as advertised with great set up for the dog and us. We lived in Houghton Lake in the past and knew right where this house was located. It was perfect for us while my husband Turkey hunted and we visited with friends. Property was clean and was well supplied with soaps, paper products etc. It was quiet all around us being that this time of the year is off season for water sports and snow sports.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
We are glad Maple Bluff worked out for you. Thanks for taking care of the place. Doug

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy house perfect for trip with friends
We enjoyed our stay here very much. Easy check in, house was well stocked with towels, kitchen amenities, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for taking care of the property! Doug

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
My and my sons were there for ice fishing and we really enjoyed this property. Great location we had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Glad the place accommodated what you wanted! Thank you for booking Maple Bluff! Doug

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a guys fishing trip.
Great for a guys weekend ice fishing trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2022
Thanks for taking the time to review the property! Glad things worked out. Doug

10/10 Excellent

joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Working on the road
Everything went good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2022
I’m glad the house is working out for you and we appreciate how you take care of the place. Doug

10/10 Excellent

joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Working away from home
Everything was perfect for what I needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022