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Fonda Lake Bungalow

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A covered porch with a wooden floor, a white wicker bench, and large windows.
A small house with a porch, a picnic table, and a grill area.
A dining area with a glass table, white chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A room with a blue door, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a welcome sign.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small attached garage, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
Sleeps 5•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Brighton, MI
  • Place, Fonda Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Lake State Recreation Area
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Fonda Lake Bungalow

Darling 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow located across the street from beautiful private Fonda Lake. This home comes with a sandy bottom dock foot steps away that allows non motorized boats and floats. Peddle boat, Kayaks and Paddle board on site. Fantastic partially wooded property and distant neighbors. Full kitchen, and a barbecue. Home is older and is as pictures show. 1 mile from grocery stores and a hand full of bar/restaurants/shopping. 2 miles from historic down town Brighton and walking distance to Green Oak Outlets
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3194487
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Brighton

Brighton is home to this vacation home. Michigan War Dog Memorial and Parshallville Cider Mill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mt Brighton Ski Area and Legacy Center Sports Complex.
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Brighton, MI

What's nearby

  • Fonda Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Island Lake State Recreation Area - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Island Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
  • University of Michigan - 19 min drive - 34.5 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 20 min drive
  • Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brighton Coffeehouse And Theater - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fonda Lake Bungalow pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Fonda Lake Bungalow?

As of Aug 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fonda Lake Bungalow on Aug 31, 2026 start from $206, 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 Fonda Lake Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fonda Lake Bungalow?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fonda Lake Bungalow located?

Situated in Brighton, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fonda Lake and Island Lake State Recreation Area. Island Lake and Huron River are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patti A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great & in the perfect area for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard&Jill B.

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

Nice for a couple days stopover

The cottage was very clean inside and adequate for a few days stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael G.

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

Quaint little cottage across from lake

Nice little property to stay a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Lake Stay

We enjoyed our stay and this house had all the basics needed. The yard is large and my dogs had space to stroll. Brighton is a lovely town and plenty of restaurants and shopping. The grocery stores are less than 3 miles!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location! Location! Location!Beautiful quiet little neighborhood on Fonda Lake. Beautiful sunrises over the lake, spacious property with a firepit for lake life evenings. Gary is an amazing host. Very responsive, brought us firewood, and allowed access us to his private dock.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

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

Great for peta

Perfect for pets
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice little lake house in Brighton

We stayed here when we visited for a family wedding. Since we had family in Brighton, we wanted to be close. We also wanted to have something to do in our free time and this was the perfect spot because we had lake access. The host offered boats but we brought our own paddle boards and the kids went out almost every day. The lake is nice and clean and the hosts are friendly and available if needed. If you are into lake life and want to be in Brighton, I highly recommend this place. We also brought our dog and didn't have any problem with that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Angelina H.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disappointed

Cute bungalow, bedrooms were great, kitchen was bad, dirty. We couldn't stay. The kitchen was the reason why we didn't book a hotel. The host was understanding. We received a refund.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Christine M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We stayed at the property for my father‘s celebration of life ceremony. The place was not clean, including the silverware and cups. The home is completely outdated and rundown. The furniture is a disaster. To make matters worse, a man worked on the property the entire time we were there and scared my mother by being by her window at night. We purchased our own silverware, cups, bakeware, drying mat, cutlery and drinking water due to the unsanitary nature of the place. We made it a point to stay away from the home as much as possible during our stay. It was a horrible disappointment for such an important occasion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gary A Spisz

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