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

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Relax on the spacious porch with a fire pit, surrounded by comfortable seating and a serene natural setting.
Relax in this spacious living area with a high ceiling, stone fireplace, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
Cozy living area with a fireplace, kitchen, and dining space, plus a balcony with outdoor views.
Relax on the porch with a serene view of the surrounding lawn and pond.
Enjoy a serene view of the water from this room's large window, featuring a comfortable bed and simple, functional design.

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Howell, MI
  • Howell's MainStreet Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tanger Outlets Howell
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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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.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Howell's MainStreet Winery. Features include 1 hot tub, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Howell's MainStreet Winery and 11 minutes from Tanger Outlets Howell
As a guest of Gorgeous lodge for up to 16 with hottub & games room on all-sports Thompson Lake, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The family-friendly Gorgeous lodge for up to 16 with hottub & games room on all-sports Thompson Lake also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Howell cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Steve Parkhill

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family group of 15 had a great time! The kids and adults enjoyed the game room, puzzles, and hot tub. We were pleasantly surprised at how nicely stocked the house was with towels, bedding and toiletries. Between the 2 dinning tables and bar area there was plenty of room during meal times for everyone. Kids fished off the doc, the kayaks were a hit, the grill was clean when we went to use it!! Great yard to play games!! LOVED this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Joel C., Flint, MI

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri G., Columbus Grove, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Judy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Joyce C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent family gathering

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

10/10 Excellent

Nolan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Stellar place to stay with friends, plenty of space and a big yard in the back for activities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe m.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Michigan graduation celebration

Just perfect!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

autumn g.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Rick A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Aaliyah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Avery P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well stocked for big family gatherings

I think this place would be a 5star in the summer. Very clean and loved having actual bedrooms for quiet-time & privacy. For the winter months there are no outdoor amenities like a pull sled for littles but we noticed tons of outdoor amenities for use in summer. The garage space is detached. Had to carry babies for nap time in and out of the 10 deg temps. And never could get the garage very warm. For teenagers, the garage space would be perfect! But for toddlers/infants-a little tough. Bring a baby gate for the stairs if you have crawlers. High chair was fabulous. Easy to clean. There are only 2 bathrooms in the main house & the upstairs one is through a bedroom. Not a huge deal, just good to know when you have just-potty trained ones along with older folks who can’t use the stairs well. The kitchen is very well stocked with appliances and pots/pans kitchenware. The long dining room table is VERY nice. Plenty of pillows and bedding and blankets. Very nice to have an iron and ironing board as we all needed it before heading to the wedding. Sandhill cranes were just outside and the babies loved watching them. I would book this place again for my extended family of 4 generations if ever in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Barbara S., North Port, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Aaron R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very pleasant

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

10/10 Excellent

mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Paul V.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lynda H., Ann Arbor, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

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