Location: Lexington, East Central, Michigan, USA (15 Minute Drive North of Port Huron)
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 9-11)
Keywords: Cottage
In just a short drive (less than two hours from the West Bloomfield area and one hour from the Detroit area), you are transported to a quiet, peaceful community that specializes in slower paced living.
When you’re not beaching it, you can enjoy:
- a bonfire on the bluff with a gorgeous view of the lake and the stars at night
- basketball (the hoop is next to the garage)
- an old-fashioned tree swing
- a good summer read on the cottage’s upper or lower decks
- the quaint little boating town of Lexington just two miles North offers: Marina with public boat launch, golf (course is just a couple miles outside of Lexington) antique shops, other fun and unique gift shops (the General Store is a hit with the kids!), day spa, gourmet restaurant, English-style pub, putt-putt golf, free concerts in the park (every Friday evening). For more information on local festivals, events and happenings, visit lexington website.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Bunk Bed (2) : bottom bunk of one set is a double bed.
- Convertible Bed : sofa converts to double bed -- downstairs
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Cottage is on a bluff with 40 stairs leading to 100 foot sandy beach.
- Lakefront
- Communications
- Telephone : local service only.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : 3 acre lot -- plenty of land to run and play!
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May, June Sep, Oct. weekend and weekly rentals ($250/night $1200/week).July-August
Weekly rental only $1500/week. Call for Availability (248)363-6548.
50% hold and security deposit required. Returned after post-rental inspection.
Full rental and cleaning fee ($100.00) due 1 week prior to rental.
Two-week cancellation notice required; After 2 wks, 50% rental fee nonrefundable.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1998
Why the Owner Chose Lexington
My husband had a good friend who grew up in Port Huron and he spent a lot of time there during the summers. We love the fact that it's not too far of a drive for us, yet we feel so far away from it all. Lexington has plenty to offer, yet it's not as touristy as some vacation spots in Michigan.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
Our favorite thing is the gorgeous view ... whether we're sitting on the beach, the deck or at the bistro table inside in front of the picture window, we always feel so fortunate to be surrounded by such natural beauty! We especially love checking out the freighters that meander by and the sailboats during the Port Huron to Mackinaw race.
Property Photos
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- view from deck - Lexington Vacation Rental
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- lake side view of cottage - Lexington Vacation Rental
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- view from inside - Lexington Vacation Rental
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- view from bluff
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- lakeside view
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- living room
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- kitchen
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- master bedroom
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- guest room
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- Room with two bunk beds
Traveler Reviews (1)
Nice cottage but not toddler friendly
Guest: lk
(Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/29/11
Review Submitted: 09/05/11
We just got back from a week long vacation at this cottage. Overall, it was a lovely place and well equipped. The bathrooms were clean with plenty of towels and the kitchen had plenty of pots and pans etc. We were 5 adults and 4 children (aged 10, 8, 2, and 16 mths). The property wasn't really ideal for toddlers as there is a steep bluff at the edgo of the lake which isn't fenced. The fire pit is also right on the edge and we were worried that even the older kids might fall off the edge when we had a fire at night. None of the outlets had covers, so I would suggest bringing your own. There are a LOT of nick-nacks and ephemera around at totddler level which was a challenge with the 16 mth. He had to be watched like a hawk the entire time, which was very tiring. There were no toddler/baby-safe rooms or spaces. One of the main irritations was the amount of seating. The property will sleep 11, however the dining room table only seats 6 and there are no extra dining chairs. Even with our party of 9, some had to stand to eat. There is a tall, 2 seat table near the front window, but this isn't ideal if you're having a family reunion (we were). Outside, the deck is a similar story. The main table seats 6, so half our party would sit on the deck chairs. There are plenty of deck chairs, which is really nice. The beach is handy as it is right down some stairs at the end of the property, however it is extremely rocky and very, very shallow. Even when you are 200 ft out in the lake it is still only thigh-deep. We ended up swimming at the nearby State Park. What is nice about the private beach is that we were able to leave our beach toys and chairs there, which was great. Definitely take some crocs or water shoes! The only BBQ is a charcoal kettle-style one, not a gas/propane one. This was a bit irritating as we had to wait a while before it was ready. We're also out of practice using them! Be aware that you'll need to buy briquettes and lighter fluid if you want to use it (plus allow time for it to heat up). The owners seemed very helpful and nice and rang to apologize for the staining on the carpet (the last guests had left it stained) and offered to have it cleaned while we were there (not so convenient). She was also helpful when I asked about peanuts/nuts in the area as our son has a severe allergy. It was a charming location and nice place, however the seating is a big issue for dining. I would recommend it with these caveats.
Owner response:I'm so sorry our place did not meet the expectations of this renter as far as being toddler-friendly. We did not receive questions regarding this concern in advance of their stay and we would have honestly responded that it is definitely not prepped for little ones. The only question I received was whether there was a sandy beach for the children to play, which there is. I also replied that the water is rocky and shallow. As for seating, we have never had a comment in this regard but will definitely consider making a couple of extra dining room chairs available, which we can store in our basement. We apprecaite any comments that can help us make our renters' stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible.
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+.
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