The Houghton House Guidebook
Food and Drink Scene
1.4 Mi from the house. Your local neighborhood dive bar. Advertised as the best burger in town! With a variety of bar games such as pool, darts, and shuffleboard this is a great spot to enjoy a game or one of their daily drink specials.
Zone 18 Bar & Grill
700 E Houghton Lake Dr1.4 Mi from the house. Your local neighborhood dive bar. Advertised as the best burger in town! With a variety of bar games such as pool, darts, and shuffleboard this is a great spot to enjoy a game or one of their daily drink specials.
1.4 mi form the house.
A family style diner that offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options in both buffet and family style dining.
9 locals recommend
Randy's Family Restaurant
677 E Houghton Lake Dr1.4 mi form the house.
A family style diner that offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options in both buffet and family style dining.
2.2 Mi from the house. Attached to the OHANA RESORT LAKEFRONT rentals, this lakefront restaurant offers a variety of salads, bbq platters, sandwiches, beer, and specialty cocktails.
Blake's on the Lake BBQ Restaurant
104 West Houghton Lake Drive2.2 Mi from the house. Attached to the OHANA RESORT LAKEFRONT rentals, this lakefront restaurant offers a variety of salads, bbq platters, sandwiches, beer, and specialty cocktails.
The only tiki bar in the area! A margaritaville type atmosphere where you can enjoy your food and drink at the indoor/outdoor tiki bar. If your there on a weekend, you’ll be able to enjoy their live music offerings on Friday and Saturday.
15 locals recommend
Frog Tiki Bar
565 W West Branch RdThe only tiki bar in the area! A margaritaville type atmosphere where you can enjoy your food and drink at the indoor/outdoor tiki bar. If your there on a weekend, you’ll be able to enjoy their live music offerings on Friday and Saturday.
Local coffee shoppe offering a variety of coffee, tea, smoothies, lemonade, baked goods and more!
9 locals recommend
Kiss Me Coffee Shoppe
829 W Houghton Lake DrLocal coffee shoppe offering a variety of coffee, tea, smoothies, lemonade, baked goods and more!
3.3 mi from the house.
An American style restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and full bar. Food ranging from burgers, sandwhiches, mexican, pizza and more! Enjoy your food with their wide varity of beers and cocktails.
21 locals recommend
Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge
4955 E Houghton Lake Dr3.3 mi from the house.
An American style restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and full bar. Food ranging from burgers, sandwhiches, mexican, pizza and more! Enjoy your food with their wide varity of beers and cocktails.
5.1 mi from the house. A family-owned pizza shop offering a wide variety of Pizzas, calzones, subs, cheese bread, and salads. You can dine in or they will also deliver.
21 locals recommend
Buccilli's Pizza
2949 W Houghton Lake Dr5.1 mi from the house. A family-owned pizza shop offering a wide variety of Pizzas, calzones, subs, cheese bread, and salads. You can dine in or they will also deliver.
6.4 mi from the house. Home to the annual Bud bash, this is one of the most popular restaurants on the lake that you can reach by car or boat. A large menu of BBQ, burgers, sandwiches, Mexican along with a verity of cocktails, beer and wine. Enjoy your food and drink from the inside or with the gorgeous view overlooking the lake from the patio.
9 locals recommend
The Limberlost
4168 West Houghton Lake Drive6.4 mi from the house. Home to the annual Bud bash, this is one of the most popular restaurants on the lake that you can reach by car or boat. A large menu of BBQ, burgers, sandwiches, Mexican along with a verity of cocktails, beer and wine. Enjoy your food and drink from the inside or with the gorgeous view overlooking the lake from the patio.
7.4 mi from the house. For the craft beer lovers, M55 has over 20 taps that are mostly Michigan made. Enjoy a variety of craft beer, bar food, and live music if you're around on Friday or Saturday.
M55 Pour House
5309 W Houghton Lake Dr7.4 mi from the house. For the craft beer lovers, M55 has over 20 taps that are mostly Michigan made. Enjoy a variety of craft beer, bar food, and live music if you're around on Friday or Saturday.
8.1 mi from the house. A hometown bar and restaurant with beautiful views of Houghton Lake. Enjoy a variation of food and drinks in either the indoor or outdoor seating. Home of the Big Bad Wolf Burger- Voted ‘Northern Michigan’s Best Burger’
12 locals recommend
Back Door Saloon
5819 West Houghton Lake Drive8.1 mi from the house. A hometown bar and restaurant with beautiful views of Houghton Lake. Enjoy a variation of food and drinks in either the indoor or outdoor seating. Home of the Big Bad Wolf Burger- Voted ‘Northern Michigan’s Best Burger’
Local Activities
11mi from the house. Brian's has a variety of equipment and boats for rent that will fit most size groups. Rent a boat for your trip and keep it right at the house's private dock!
6 locals recommend
Brian's Lakeside Marina & Boat Rental
8320 W Houghton Lake Dr11mi from the house. Brian's has a variety of equipment and boats for rent that will fit most size groups. Rent a boat for your trip and keep it right at the house's private dock!
7.0 miles from the house. Enjoy a day on the links at the very reasonably priced Pineview Highlands golf course or one of the other handful of courses in the area!
10 locals recommend
Pineview Highlands Golf Course
4761 W Houghton Lake Dr7.0 miles from the house. Enjoy a day on the links at the very reasonably priced Pineview Highlands golf course or one of the other handful of courses in the area!
8.1 mi from the house. A great place to walk/hike, fish, or enjoy a picnic lunch with a great view of the lake.
Lakeview Waterfront Park
5812-5844 West Houghton Lake Drive8.1 mi from the house. A great place to walk/hike, fish, or enjoy a picnic lunch with a great view of the lake.
12 mi from the house. located in the AuSable State Forest, this 3.3 mile trail is another great spot to hike, walk, bike, or take pictures at!
Lost Twin Lakes Hiking Trail head
South Reserve Road12 mi from the house. located in the AuSable State Forest, this 3.3 mile trail is another great spot to hike, walk, bike, or take pictures at!
5.1 mi from the house. A good spot to head to if you want to get fishing supplies or gear for enjoying a day on the water.
Korbinski's Marine
364 W Houghton Lake Dr5.1 mi from the house. A good spot to head to if you want to get fishing supplies or gear for enjoying a day on the water.
Grocery/Convenience
Walmart Supercenter
2129 W Houghton Lake DrFamily Fare Supermarket
3561 W Houghton Lake DrWalgreens
729 West Houghton Lake DriveDuke's Party Store
177 West Houghton Lake Drive