Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh…

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A wooden deck with a view of a lake and houses in the background.
A house with a dark brown door, beige siding, and a number 4058 on the wall.
A sliding barn-style door leading to a laundry area with washing machines and a shelf with laundry baskets.
A bedroom with a bed, a white shelving unit, a mirror, and a view of a kitchen.
A carpeted staircase with patterned walls leading to a room with a bed and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to East Crooked Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Brighton, MI
  • Place, West Crooked Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, East Crooked Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton State Recreation Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Twin Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area

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About the neighborhood

Brighton

Located in Brighton, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Mt Brighton Ski Area and Howell's MainStreet Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Brighton State Recreation Area and Island Lake State Recreation Area. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Brighton, MI

What's nearby

  • West Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • East Crooked Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brighton State Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 18 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 28 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh…?

As of Nov 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… on Feb 28, 2027 start from $367, 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 Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh…?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh…?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of West Crooked Lake and East Crooked Lake. Brighton State Recreation Area is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this cottage to others. Lots of fun whimsical touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and really enjoyed the property. Everything was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The home had everything we needed, and the location was perfect for a relaxing getaway. The host was responsive and made the entire process easy from check-in to check-out.We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to stay. Thanks for helping make our trip such an enjoyable one!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage - photos don’t do it justice. Clean and beautifully decorated. We were very comfortable! Thank you to the great hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2026
Thank you for your kind words and for being a great guest at our cottage! I wish we had a chance to meet during you stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very cute, clean, warm and comfortable. The owners were very kind and helped at any moment! It was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cute comfortable waterfront cottage

We had a wonderful stay. Host were amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the lake view so much! Also enjoyed the nine baby geese that came to visit the yard every morning. We were in town for a graduation and the house was a wonderful home base while visiting with friends and family. Appreciated the fun decor as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay

The home was a well stocked lake home. Plenty of things to do and the stay was very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend on the lake

We had a wonderful stay at the LWCL property and enjoyed using the kayaks on the lake. The house had everything we needed and owners were very helpful at check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2024
Thank you for choosing us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property

We stayed for our annual girls weekend trip. The house was lovely and very clean. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 20, 2024
I’m happy that you were able to enjoy time with friends and chose the little Crooked Cottage! Thank you for taking care of our place during your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Girls Trip

The cottage was so amazing! Very clean and decorated beautifully. We loved the water and kayaking. Had a wonderful time. We will definitely return to this cottage! Great hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

We were able to enjoy each other's company, while cooking out, camp fires, and kayaking. The home was comfortable, and cozy, with interesting details.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

Had a great time at this house while ours was getting floors replaced. Quiet neighborhood, right on the lake and much more spacious than the pictures lead you to believe. Nice spot, would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Overall we had a nice time. The beds are comfortable and the place was clean. The only downside was that we visited during a heat wave and the AC is in an odd location. The AC points directly into the basement and so it does not cool the floor with the bedrooms very well. We had to buy 2 additional box fans to try to get the AC to the bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2026
We are sorry that the cooling system didn’t meet your expectations, we were a call away and would have been happy to assist you had we know this was a problem! We will take your suggestion of adding the box fans to help circulate the air.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Road trip !

Enjoyed a lovely long weekend, catching up with family. Host Dawn is just lovely! Brighton downtown is great! Just love the Bulldogs school spirit around the community. Neighbors are welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 19, 2024
Sherry and her husband were wonderful guests that took great care of our Little Crooked Cottage! Would love to have them back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crooked Cottage

Jim and Dawn ensured our stay was restful. They made every effort to accommodate our stay going that extra mile to o help us when our truck malfunctioned. A great effort, reasonable cost and great accommodations for anyone desiring a peaceful stay on a lake
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 4, 2023
Thank you Nena and John thank you for the wonderful review! We enjoyed having you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very neat home on the lake

This home was exactly what we needed for our stay. Two full bathrooms, a nice kitchen area, an amazing basement with living room and kitchenette (that we unfortunately didn't have time to use), and a beautiful outdoor area. We were out and about almost the entire time we were in town, but this home made me wish we would have spent more time at it. 5/5, I would definitely book this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our friends live in Brighton, and we rented Crooked cottage because it was 4 minutes to their house. We ended up enjoying the cottage so much! Bed was very comfy, with a beautiful view of the lake! The downstairs family room was a perfect place to hang out and watch a football game by the fire! We would definitely recommend this property! I loved watching the black squirrels, swans, and birds playing in the backyard and lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonder

Had a great time and the owners were wonderful people. I don’t think my boys left the beach all week. Very clean and super cute house. Definitely making a return trip. Thank you very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2023
Awe….Thank you Colleen! Continue to bask in the sun, float on the water and enjoy those boys - the time does go fast!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion 2025

Property was very welcoming. The 5 of us enjoyed ourselves and the lake;kayaking. Only thing I would recommend is a grab bar in the shower. We will recommend this little cottage on crooked lake to our friends. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! Come and stay at the Little Crooked Cottage again! Please let us know which bathroom you are referring to… is it the one upstairs or the tub downstairs? Thank you for your suggestion!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Crooked lake retreat

We stayed with our family and our lab for 5 days. Great access to the lake with a nice sandy area for the kids and our dog. Close to stores and restaurants. Easy to find. We had a bit of confusion about the check in process but this was taken care of quickly. Dawn was responsive and available during our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lakefront Cottage

The cottage was our home away from home for a week while visiting our cousin who is going to school at UM in Ann Arbor. The home is a short drive (25-30 min) from the Big House, so it was perfect for a UM football weekend. If you're looking for a quiet escape with EVERYTHING you could think to need for a week on the lake, this is it. Our family of 5 had an amazing trip out from CA. Can't wait to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super cute and clean lake house

We’ve stayed at many VRBO properties, and this is my favorite. The neighborhood is great for running (or walking), the location on the lake (with a perfect sunset view) is ideal for relaxing in the sun, kayaking, bonfires, and making memories with my family. The house decor is super cute and updated, the beds are comfy, and we loved the extra large space to hang out on the lower level with lots of games and a big table table to play on. There’s also a kitchen downstairs with an extra fridge/freezer, a super comfy couch and chairs for watching movies, bathroom and laundry room, too. The gas grill worked great for cookouts. Really the house had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation, and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lakeside Vacation Cottage!

This home is so charming and perfectly suited for a lakeside family vacation. We felt instantly at home. The kids (and adults!!!) loved the sandy beach and swimming area and we appreciated how safe and easy it was to watch them have fun! Two fridges, a fully stocked kitchen, a gas grill and a bonus downstairs kitchenette set us up for fun family barbecues and lakeside leisure. The home was well suited for small children - lots to enjoy (fairy houses! board games! Sand toys!) and sturdy/safe enough that we weren’t too worried. Dawn and Jim are very friendly and responsive hosts and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed and more!!! We would definitely stay here again and would enthusiastically recommend!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Details matter, these hosts nailed the details. Whimsy, charm, so much appeal. Comfy beds, gorgeous view. Great hosts. The Lake is clean - the neighborhood is so nice and the town amazing! On our way home we booked our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2026
We look forward to your next visit! Thank you for your kind words!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Great house on a beautiful lake in a very nice town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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