Houghton Lake is a relaxed, scenic lakeside town built around Michigan’s largest inland lake, with year-round outdoor options (boating, fishing, trails, snowmobiling), seasonal festivals, cozy local eateries and affordable short-term housing—perfect for a travel therapist who wants peaceful downtime and easy access to nature.
Within roughly an hour, Mt. Pleasant (Central Michigan University) and Midland offer larger-city amenities like more restaurants, shopping, cultural events and regional medical centers, so you won’t feel isolated.