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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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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 162800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Map
Howell, MI

What's nearby

  • Howell's MainStreet Winery - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Suburban Collection Showplace - 26 min drive - 28.9 miles
  • University of Michigan - 31 min drive - 34.1 miles
  • Michigan Stadium - 34 min drive - 33.7 miles
  • Michigan State University - 36 min drive - 39.3 miles

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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

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

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely place. It was so tranquil to drink tea each morning and look at the lake. The house was so comfortable. My in-laws loved the beds. The hot tub was amazing. Would totally stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

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

Relaxing

Very lovely lodge home with comfort .Loved sitting outside by the evening fire and listening to all the animal night life sounds of the sandhill cranes and frogs singing there songs. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

Maryjane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was our first time to the area we are from Pennsylvania. We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the lake and taking out the kayaks. The hot tub was amazing !!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 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

SCOTT H.

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

Harding Reunion

This place was wonderful. It was perfect for our group. Space for all and enough activities to keep 3 grand daughters happy/
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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

Jenny M.

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

Great annual trip with four families.

Very clean house and all amenities cared for. Beds are comfortable. Great location - short drive to local restaurants and convenience stores. Lake is a shallow. But also not very busy so easy to tube off of a boat. Lots of room for larger groups.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda H.

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

Experience "Up North" without the long drive to get there

Stunning house, classy, clean and new looking, great for multiple families. Good fishing and boating and a great backyard to play Whiffle ball or any other sport for the kids. The backyard to the lake is flat, not steep like so many lake houses. We plan to go back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

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

Great place to stay highly recommend

We had an excellent time vacationing at this property. Great accommodations and all the extras were great. Hot tub was kept very clean and we enjoyed it very much. Property was very large and well kept, plenty of room for yard games and just relaxing in the sun. Fire pit was also great in the evenings under the stars! This location did not disappoint and the extra bedroom in the game house was a great bonus! Would definitely recommend to others. Thanks so much for the welcome gifts and hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery B.

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

Thanksgiving 2023

Mix of adults and children (ages 1-13) all had a very nice time. Large Kitchen area was accommodating for large group food prep. The game room was a popular place for all ages. It was a great place to spend Thanksgiving week.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

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

Hallmark House Had it All

Family from California to Florida gathered for Christmas Holiday at what we dubbed the Hallmark House. Our stay was the best! Plenty of comfy beds, a large well-equipped kitchen, swans on the lake, a cozy fire, games and puzzles, a warm hot tub, s’mores by the outside fire—all contributed to our perfect visit! Our host could not have been more responsive to any questions! We would definitely stay again at this fantastic house!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., North Port, FL

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

Howell Holiday

Family ages 3 to 72 loved their stay at this lovely home. Something for everyone; hot tub, jetted bathroom tub, outdoor and indoor fireplaces for example. The open concept allowed us to have space but stay connected while we played games, baked cookies and watched football. The home and grounds were well maintained. Hope to visit area again😊
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Golf trip

We had a little weekend golf trip with the guys and this was the perfect place to relax and unwind after a round. Drinks outside by the lake and hanging out in the hot tub were amazing. After golf the games continued in the game room with a ping pong tournament and some nostalgic video games. All 14 of us were able to sleep comfortably with the provided rooms and beds. There were also extra air mattresses and pull out couches if we needed. We had a great time and will be back if our next golf trip leads us to this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat L.

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

Family on the lake

We loved our stay on Thompson Lake. The house was perfect for our group and was just as it was described. Steve was very responsive and helpful. The house was comfortable, clean, nicely decorated. We loved the wildlife, especially the swans and heron. My grandson fished off the dock and everyone enjoyed having use of the kayaks. My son made pizzas on the out door fireplace and we used the fire pit to roast hotdogs and make s'mores. We hated to leave and hope to visit again. Thanks for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avery P.

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

New Year’s Eve Wedding

My brother and sister in law recently got married on New Year’s Eve and we were looking for a place where all of our wedding party could stay after. We found this listing and it looked very spacious, cozy, and like the perfect place to host our group. The game room connected to the garage was such a nice addition to keep us occupied on the snowy new year and to keep some toddlers busy. There was plenty of space to sleep all of our guests and to host breakfast the next morning. The host was more than helpful when trying to arrange a bag drop off before the wedding. Steve was very punctual when responding and made sure that our stay went smoothly. I could not recommend this place more! Thanks again to Steve for letting us stay at your gorgeous home!)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samah S., Dearborn, Mi

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

Great weekend getaway with the family

Our family stayed at this house in early March and we had a great time. The home was spacious but cozy with all the necessary amenities we needed for the weekend. The kids loved the board games and the garage/game room space was a huge hit! The weather warmed up just enough for us to be able to enjoy the kayaks on the lake and the warm sunshine. Hot tub was great and overall it made for a fun, quick little family getaway to break up the monotony of the day to day. We had a tiny little issue with the bulbs in one of the bathrooms and the owners were quick to respond and come out to replace the bulbs. They were also very responsive to messages. Thanks again for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

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

Kyle and Marie Wedding

We were in town for a family wedding in East Lansing with the reception at Crystal Gardens in Howell. Perfect property and location for out of town large families traveling to stay and relax for an event or reunion. 2 Bedrooms upstairs in the main house and 1 bedroom downstairs and 1 large bedroom with bunks with a full bathroom in the garage. The cousins enjoyed the game room in the garage - complete with ping-pong, table shuffle board, video game console, and wet bar. Hot Tub, Kayaks, and fire pit outside - gas grille … we’ll equipped and maintained. Owners were responsive and helpful! Highly Recommend! 5 Stars John and Kristin, NJ
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024