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Lake House on Jose Lake

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Lake side exterior
Fire Pit
Sunset from lake
Master bedroom, first floor
Master bedroom, first floor

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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South Branch, MI
  • Place, Jose Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Alice Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Family Room - Lower Level

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Sofa Bed

First Bedroom - Main Floor

1 King Bed

Living Room - First Floor

1 Double Futon

Lower Level Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lake House on Jose Lake

Loon Rising is a 2021 built, 2-story lake house with walkout lower level on beautiful, all-sport Jose Lake. Primary bedroom, full bath, laundry on main level with second and third beds and second full bath in the lower level. 2 living rooms with gorgeous views of the sunrise side of Jose Lake. The property has a spacious deck on the main level and patio on the lower level walkout. Enjoy year round lake activities on the all sports and fishing lake plus nearby hiking and ATV trails throughout the Huron National Forest. We are pet-friendly with a maximum of 2 dogs for an additional $200 cleaning fee. Rental includes private beach, dock use, and use of non-motorized watercraft including canoe, kayaks. Guest are encouraged to bring your own motorized watercraft (public boat launch nearby) or ATVs/snowmobiles (with current trail tags). This house is great for any season, use as a summer getaway for the family, enjoy beautiful scenery in the fall, hunting retreat during hunting season and even a winter wonderland over the holidays!

Summer activities:
Swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, Jet skiing, farmer markets, local fairs, bird watching, ATVing, hiking, and more

Fall activities:
Bird watching, color tours, farmer's markets, and more

Winter activities:
Ice fishing, snow-mobiling, hiking, ice skating, and more

Hunting season August 1st - March 1st:
Hunting on public lands accessible near by for hunting of deer, wild turkey, quail, pheasant, and elk.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Lake Rules: 1) Motorized water-sports allowed only from 10am to 7pm 2) Motorized watercraft should remain at least 100ft from swimmers
Lake Rules: 3) Never dispose of refuse in lake or boat launch 4) Obey all rules of water safety established in the State of Michigan Boating Guide

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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

About the neighborhood

South Branch

Located in South Branch, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Wicker Hills Golf Club and Green Briar Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loon Lake Nature Park and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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South Branch, MI

What's nearby

  • Jose Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Alice Lake - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Marlbed Lake - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Long Lake - 21 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Loon Lake - 22 min drive - 18.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Long Lake Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Bear Store - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Timber& Tides Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Timber & Tides Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Largent's Cafe And Pizzeria - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake House on Jose Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake House on Jose Lake?

As of May 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake House on Jose Lake on May 26, 2026 start from $308, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake House on Jose Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake House on Jose Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake House on Jose Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Jose Lake. Catherine Lake and Alice Lake are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd year staying here and love everything about it. The location, the lake, the house, communication with the host. Love it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Perfect Place to stay to visit family

Really enjoyed the place, very clean and lots of activity options for my wife and our four kids. My parents have a cabin near Chain Lake so the location was great also. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina A.

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

Family Vacation

Our family vacation turned into a wedding celebration. Rob, the host, allowed us to have a small wedding ceremony on the property, it was PERFECT!Thank you so much for allowing us to celebrate such a special time with our family & friends!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and had the first wedding at our location! Years of happiness to you and your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect vacation getaway. The beach was in great shape but the lake had a lot of seaweed at the end of the deck. The homeowner was very interactive when we had a small issue, had someone there in minutes to fix it
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Family Vacation

Great home. Beautiful lake. Only disappointment is that it is already booked for our trip next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Loon Rising

Had a wonderful stay here! Property was just as described. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DONNA D.

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

Dearing Vacation

We enjoyed our stay very much. However, there were a couple small items such as a can opener that wasn’t available.And some plastic ware would be nice for leftovers. But we really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2025
Thanks so much for the feedback. We do provide a limited supply of ziplock bags and can add a few more. There is a manual can opener in the utensils drawer but an electric one is a great idea. Hope you will visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Second visit!

Love staying here. The lake is clean and not too deep where they are located. The kids loved playing on the beach and kayaking. Communication with the owner has always been quick and accommodating. Super clean and homey.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

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

Great House on a Beautiful Lake

Beautiful lake house on a quiet lake. Property was outstanding. Home was very clean with plenty room. Kayaks and fishing was so enjoyable on the lake. Just a great relaxing time with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ekatrina S.

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

Lakeside family fun

This property is spacious and very well equipped. They thought of everything we needed for a 3 night stay of 7 adults. quiet lake, spacious, fun, clean, updated, and pet friendly. Just bring your clothes and food. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

Wonderful lakefront rental

This property was incredibly clean and well stocked. You can tell the owners put a lot of thought into what could make the stay most enjoyable. We had a group of 10 and felt like we had ample space, especially for sleeping. The lake and neighborhood are pretty quiet, which was great. The owner was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Escape

I hate to leave a good review because I don’t want the secret to get out. This place was everything I was looking for and then some. We had the BEST time! I will definitely book again here. Thank you to the hosts!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year at Loon Rising. Everything was great yet again! We had some unforseen family complications that impacted our trip, and Robert was so very understanding and worked with us on some last minute trip changes. I can't thank you enough! The only thing I have to suggest, add some new markers, we used pen to update the vacation wall!! Hopefully we will be back again some day!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2025
Thanks for the feedback and we’ll be sure to get some new markers!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Perfect!

We had such a great time at Loonrising! The property has tons of space, beds, and recreational activities like Kayaking and fishing. The lake is perfect for a family vacation. Robert went out of his way to make our stay just as we’d hoped. Even the neighbors were welcoming. Would love to come back! Thank you SO much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kara B.

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

Beautiful location on the lake

Nice place right on the lake with a yard, nice fire pit area, and a sandy beach. We used the kayaks all day everyday exploring the lake. The house had everything we needed and plenty of room for our large group to spread out. Our only complaint was the fridge was on the fritz and we lost a lot of meat and cheese but the owner was responsive and tried to get it fixed right away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie C.

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

A wonderful visit!

The home is lovely and as portrayed! It is spacious and the 7 of us (5 children) had plenty of room! We would have reserved for next summer but unfortunately the availability conflicts with schedules. The lake is very pretty and nice for young children! Beautiful morning sunrises! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven M.

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

Clean house with kayaks and canoe

Super easy check in, house was clean, loved using the canoe and 4 kayaks. Some of the neighbors (3 houses away) were very loud, but some of that is to be expected on a holiday weekend. Overall, a very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

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

Loon Rising Visit May 2024

My family and I had a great time and enjoyed all the amenities the property had to offer. This was only my 2nd time using a rental property and if they all go as well as this one I will certainly be more inclined in the future. Loon Rising is a great place if you need somewhere to stay in the area that has many extras like home that a hotel cannot offer. We had fun exploring the area as well taking in West Branch, and a day trip over to the pier on Lake Huron.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve Z.

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

Perfect lake vacation

This was an incredible week to connect with our growing family. Clean, comfortable & spacious home. Plenty of activities to do both at the lake and in the surrounding area. We didn’t need to contact the owners during our stay because there was no reason to. Communication both before our arrival and at check out was met with a prompt reply. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary p.

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

Good

House nice size, good beach and firepit area, nice neighbors, patios nice, quiet area, need pots and pans and basement was chilly....does say pet friendly, there was a $200 dog fee that doesnt show in listing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Family visit

The open area kitchen livingroom made it spacious. There was plenty of sitting in the living room and family room. Because we were visiting family at the lake we never ate a meal there other than breakfast, so we never all sat down in the kitchen together. The view is amazing, lake front property is perfect for everyone especially kids to play in the sand, sand toys provided. The kayaks and canoe were great. Be sure to go left around the little island to see the turtles and fish. Lots of sleeping spaces and extra blankets and towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Loved this Home!!

We stayed here for a week. The goal was to unplug and disconnect. This property delivered. Gorgeous home, great yard for dog, friendly neighbors, fun kayaks, and peaceful property. Not much around to do but that’s what we wanted. Can’t say enough how lovely it was. As an FYI, if you love to cook, bring some pots/pans as the selection was limited. Everything else was perfection. Will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2025
Thanks for the feedback! New for the 2025 season is an additional pots and pans set. Glad you enjoyed your visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandra C.

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

Toes in the sand!

Our family had an amazing little vacation. The house was very clean and plenty of seating for everyone. Loved that we could bring the dogs too (for an extra charge). The teens loved fishing from the dock and kayaking. They had the basement to themselves which gave my husband and I some privacy for napping. The sandy beach was a great touch. The dogs loved splashing in the water and chilling on the sand. We used the fire pit often to make s’mores and the grill for burgers. There was a snafu with the keypad to get in but the owner was very quick to respond and the problem was solved. Overall we loved our stay and would recommend staying on Jose Lake (pronounced Joe’s Lake).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Nice Getaway

We stayed a few days at this lake house and had a really nice time. The house was clean and well maintained. I was there with my wife, 2 girls (9 & 11) and my in-laws. We were supplied with everything we needed for the house and the lake. There was only a charcoal grill (no gas grill), so be sure to pack accordingly. There was a very small party store nearby that had some essentials if needed. We do not recommend the pizza. The only downside, which is not a reflection of the rental house, was that there were no restaurants that were close. You’ll have to take a short drive to find anything. The place had beautiful views and a good size lake to swim, boat, kayak etc. we would visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina H.

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

Anniversary Trip

Everything was great, no complaints. My only suggestion would be to place curtains on doors since both upstairs and downstairs main areas are also sleeping areas. 6am, it was very bright in the rooms. The rest of the windows are covered, just not the doors. As stated by another review, cooking supplies are limited. If you plan on doing lots of in home meals, keep that in mind. Beds were comfortable, more than enough room for a large family to spread out. If you are there for a week, bring extra TP/paper towels/garbage bags. You don't need bath towls, but I would suggest to bring beach towels.The beach towels supplied are bath towels size. My favorite part was the wall of past renters. Super cute idea and loved seeing where everyone was from. I would reccommended this rental and have no hesitations about going back! Kitchen
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2025
Thanks for the feedback! We’ve added formal beach towels for the 2025 season, along with blackout drapes in the lower level and blinds on the doors. There’s also a new pots and pans set. Hope to see you again!

About the host

Hosted by Robert Brooks

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Originally from Grand Blanc, MI, I grew up spending summers on Jose Lake. I am now a full time collegiate music educator living in Columbus, OH.

Why they chose this property

I was fortunate enough to purchase this property from a long time family friend, in 2018. My family has had a place on/near Jose Lake since the 1955 and for generations we have loved spending time on the lake. When this property came up, my wife and I jumped at the chance. Originally from Michigan, my wife and I now teach at THE university in Columbus, OH and love to use this place as a getaway from time to time.

What makes this property unique

New build, spacious, lake view and access on all-sports lake. The lake is the perfect size for vacations, just big enough to enjoy boating, jet skis, fishing, kayaking and more but small enough to avoid big crowds. The lake never gets as busy or loud as nearby lakes.

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