Holiday rentals with a kayak in Osceola County

If you are looking for a luxury hotel feel, this is not the place. but if you are looking for a quiet, serene, and cozy getaway, this IS the spot! The lake is absolutely gorgeous. The community is clean, friendly, and quiet. The cabin has a quaint and cozy 70's vibe. We loved using the kayaks!! It was an easy trip across the lake. Due to the season, there were not a ton of things to do around. But we went hiking at beautiful Deerfield Nature Park and checked out some delicious eateries during our stay. It was the peaceful trip we were hoping for. During the summer months, our kids would love the little beach, paddle boats, and pier access to shallow water. So nice!

clean houghton lake house with great views and relaxing environment

This was a great place in a great location for our family who had events to attend in nearby Big Rapids. As this was a winter trip can only imagine the house and the whole area would make for a fantastic holiday.

❤️ Definitely coming back if I have the opportunity. Used this as a get away for myself. While there are reviews on here where they did things- I literally just stayed in the whole time. So I shall speak about the home itself. Very warm and inviting. Plenty of space and locations for variety of seating and work space. Many different windows for viewing (though I will say that the kitchen and living do not have blinds). The dining room/king sized bedroom/room with hanging chair has amazing lake views. ❤️ Also! Neighbors are nice- which is a good thing.

Our stay at this cabin was phenomenal! With its 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, it perfectly accommodated our group's multiple families across various age groups. Not only was it a tremendous value, but its proximity to Traverse City made it an ideal choice for us. We were delighted by the cabin's cleanliness and the spacious, open layout. The endless supply of firewood was a blessing, especially during the unexpectedly chilly nights. Ryan was outstanding—responsive and helpful, making our experience smooth and enjoyable. This was our first visit to this area, and it surpassed our expectations. Although we typically kayak on the Oscoda River, we ventured to the Manistee River (just south of dam) this time and found it to be a much nicer trip. It’s safe to say that we’ve found our new summer kayaking destination. Overall amazing stay, would recommend!

The Strawberry Haus is a great place to relax and enjoy. The lake is clear and beautiful and the house was exactly what was described. Will definitely be going back for another relaxing weekend!

This was our second stay with Terry & we will definitely be back! He always goes above & beyond to make sure we have everything we need & is very communicative. Can’t recommend enough!

We had a wonderful time at Sherry's, communication was wonderful and place was exactly as described

Erin has such a hospitable heart and it shows in her renting of the family cabin. Filled with many cute boho-esk touches and a plethora of accommodations, erins place really stood out in its entirety. Thank you for your flexibility and hospitality! My kids are already asking when we will be back!

Amanda went above and beyond for our stay. She communicated quickly and was so helpful. The home was clean and in a great location! Thank you again for everything

Great stay! An amazing and peaceful getaway with my husband and our two dogs. The hosts truly thought of everything. They were responsive and helpful when needed. We will saving this listing for the future!

Just as described only better!!! Absolutely spotless in every aspect! Patti went out of her way to answer any question I had before and during our stay. To be honest if I listed everything I loved about this place i could write a book! My family can’t wait to go back!!! Zero complaints except to myself for not staying longer!!!

We stayed at this charming cottage for a weekend with our family of 11, ranging from 17 to 74 years old. It was the perfect place for all of us to come together and enjoy quality time in a peaceful setting. The booking process was quick and easy, and check-in was seamless. From the moment we arrived, we felt immediately welcomed by the host, who had thought of everything to make our stay comfortable. The cottage was incredibly neat and tidy. I personally loved that there were limited televisions, which meant we spent more time playing family games and bonding. The cottage was very well-stocked with all the essentials, and we never felt like we were missing anything. Situated in a peaceful and beautiful area, the cottage offered a relaxing atmosphere perfect for unwinding. Although it rained the entire weekend, it didn’t dampen the fun—there was still plenty to enjoy indoors, and the scenery was stunning, even from the comfort of the cottage.

This little cottage was great! The inside was so nice and cozy with beautiful surrounding outdoors.

This is my second stay at Laura’s rental. I was once again impressed with her friendliness, responsiveness, and thoroughness in explaining everything associated with the rental. I felt right at home - comfortable bed, furniture, and peacefulness of the location. I was appreciative of her supplying all the necessary items to cook with. I’ll certainly consider this home in future travels to Baldwin.

very cute cottage! Is it was too cold to enjoy the outside but beautiful view of the lake.

We love staying here! It is so private, peaceful, cozy, and perfect for what we look for in a little vacation. Joannah is a great, responsive host. The bottle of wine was a nice touch. She leaves tons of local recommendations for you to discover. The hot tub on the river is exactly what we needed and look forward to! We’ve been back a few times and will hopefully return.

This was our second stay at Russ’ and Jade’s. If you’re looking for a peaceful and quiet place in nature..this is it! The cabin is very inviting and clean, and the view of the river is beautiful. We appreciated the immediate response from the hosts when needed. It’s a great place.

Excellent cabin for unwinding and enjoying nature. We went fishing and sat by the campfire. If you're looking for a place to relax by the river, you have found your spot.

The fish were biting the house was perfect for 4 men who wanted a nice get away

Cabin was more beautiful than the picture!! Spotless, very cute and homey decorating. Bed was like sleeping on a cloud and the sheets were to die for!! Coffee choices, fabulous water pressure in the shower and the view was priceless!!! Perfect little getaway!!!

Nicki was very responsive and the space was exceptionally peaceful. We loved the lake access and kayaks. We already look forward to booking with her again!

Mardi was a wonderful host! Her place was comfortable and had everything you would ever need. Would definitely stay at Mardi’s place again and would definitely recommend.

Crystal gave me the instructions on the morning of my stay and our visit was very easy. Amazing location. Great place to stay. Highly recommend.