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Gorgeous lodge for up to 16 with hottub & games room on all-sports Thompson Lake

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Escape to Heron Home, a tranquil retreat on all-sports Thompson Lake. Savor the views from the backyard's built-in firepit or relax in the hot tub while watching resident swans and herons. With three kayaks at your disposal, enjoy lake activities or unwind in the separate game/lounge room with ping pong and shuffleboard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous lodge for up to 16 with hottub & games room on all-sports Thompson Lake

Heron Home is the perfect retreat for any season. A short drive (or 30-minute walk) to award-winning downtown Howell. Get that up north feeling without the long road trip! Located on all sports Thompson Lake, enjoy your own private dock and three kayaks for your personal use, or the nearby access to a public boat launch and beach. Family gathering? Dining table seats 12, or add the kitchen table and counter stools for even more.

The large backyard with its breath-taking views, has a built-in firepit, built-in gas grill (no tanks required!), a wood stove, and a hot-tub! Watch the resident swans, herons and muskrats while truly relaxing. It's the perfect setting for family and friends.

Other features:
* Primary bedroom with King bed and ensuite with double showers and a jetted tub
*Main floor bedroom with King bed; second floor bedroom with two full beds
* Bonus room above garage/games room with one King and 2 twin beds.
* Large dining table to host your family gathering (seats 12), kitchen table seats 6, terrace table seats 8!
* Great spot for family reunions, staycations, girls trips, or bonding with friends.
* Separate game/lounge room with ping pong, shuffleboard
* Full pull out sofa and third full bathroom in games room.
* Full pull out sofa and desk with monitor in the 2nd floor loft
*Fully stocked kitchen, beach towels, laundry, puzzles/games/toys, pack-and-play, insect repellant, sunscreen and more.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No more than 7 cars in the driveway and absolutely no parking in the street (Carpool in if needed).
No more than 16 guests in the house at any given time.
Outdoor activities, music, excessive noise are prohibited after 10pm. (Howell and Subdivision Ordinance). Please respect our neighbors' property.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Located in Howell, this cottage is on the waterfront. Howell's MainStreet Winery and Mt Brighton Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Brighton State Recreation Area and Island Lake State Recreation Area.
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Howell, MI

What's nearby

  • Howell's MainStreet Winery - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Tanger Outlets Howell - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Brighton Center for Specialty Care - 15 min drive - 16.8 km
  • The Majestic at Lake Walden - 22 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baskin-Robbins - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Corattis Pizzaria Bar And Bocce - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous lodge for up to 16 with hottub & games room on all-sports Thompson Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous lodge for up to 16 with hottub & games room on all-sports Thompson Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous lodge for up to 16 with hottub & games room on all-sports Thompson Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous lodge for up to 16 with hottub & games room on all-sports Thompson Lake located?

This family-friendly Howell cottage is located on the waterfront, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Howell's MainStreet Winery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tanger Outlets Howell and East Crooked Lake. Brighton State Recreation Area and Brighton Center for Specialty Care are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Gorgeous lodge for up to 16 with hottub & games room on all-sports Thompson Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property with plenty of entertainment options. We had 8 adults stay here and we all had plenty of space!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce C.

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

Excellent family gathering

Exceptionally clean. Well stocked kitchen. Highly enjoyable family vacation. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Words can't describe!...the hot tub, having fires outside,kayaking, making pizzas outside. The family loved it all. We did lots of walkingand they enjoyed playing basketball at a nearby park as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

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

Lake House Stay 2025

What a spacious spot to gather with family! Lots of fishing from the dock but swimming was not so good. We used the kayaks to go to the public beach which was good for swimming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe m.

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

Family celebration!

We had a great family celebration, lots of fun for all ages. There was plenty of room for ten of us. The house was clean and perfect for our family! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Michigan graduation celebration

Just perfect!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

autumn g.

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

Amazing

This place is absolutely stunning. Provides a great place to spend with your loved one’s!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

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

Great gathering with friends

It was a great place to get away for a weekend. Lots of room, good activities, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen W.

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

Family lake stay

House is beautiful Steve is easy to get in contact with and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaliyah M.

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

Great cabin!!

Such an amazing property!!! We enjoyed everything & the view of the lake and birds was really nice! I would definitely book again & have already been recommending others to book. Thanks so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick A.

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

Amazing House and Great Owner

The property is pristine, the location is amazing, and the owner is so incredibly easy to work with. And, the game room is awesome! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri G.

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

Amazing Lake Stay!

We brought our family here for a vacation and had an amazing time. This home is beautiful and provided plenty of room for our large family. There was nothing missing and tons to do! We loved the large yard and the garage with game room. Town is just a short drive away if you need anything or it is a rainy day. The only challenge we had was swimming for the little ones. There is no easy way to get in the water off the dock and there was a lot of muck and lily pads they did not want to swim in. But we worked around it and had a fantastic time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

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

Wonderful family vacation!

We had a delightful time together as family at this beautiful cabin! Highly recommended and would definitely stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Very pleasant

Beautiful property, owner was very responsive and easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Great stay!

We had a fantastic stay. The house completely met the needs for our multi family group. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Summer Family Trip

The home was beautiful and we enjoyed all the amenities. It was perfect for our family trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie C.

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

Great Place For The Whole Family

We had a great time. Plenty of room for everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Oceanside

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

Wonderful time at the lake

We really enjoyed Catalina Cabin for the holidays. We got quick responses from owner when contacted and everything was set up perfect for our vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz S.

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

Awesome house!

We absolutely enjoyed our time at Catalina Cottage! The house is perfect for everyone and the view was amazing. Such a peaceful stay for our daughter's graduation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Holiday House

Our family, from near & far, gathered together to celebrate the magic of the season. Enjoyed the game room, hot tub, roaring fires inside & out, games and meals together at the table that held 12 easily, with a kitchen that allowed many cooks to work side by side. There was something for all ages 🎄
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Wedding weekend

Great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aradia B.

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

Awesome spot!

Super cool place! Very clean, they had everything we needed available and made our trip easy. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Our family holiday get together.

We had an absolutely perfect family weekend at Steve's wonderful home. Steve is the perfect host, very responsive, flexible, and was so sweet to decorate the house for us. We had a gang of kids who loved the hot tub and the game house. Excellent place for chatting, watching football, eating together. Just Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike G.

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

Great experience for 7 buddies on a football weekend

This property lived up to every expectation. Beautiful, clean, fun and easy access. 7 older guys who travel once a year for a football weekend had a great time. Really was perfect. The host is very helpful and hospitable. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolai D.

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

Yearly friend gathering

Perfect spot to host for family/friends and have a "summer camp" sort of vibe. Would definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023