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Cottage with Huge Grassy Yard Fronting on All Sports Lake Chemung

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Howell, MI
  • Place, East Crooked Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mt Brighton Ski Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Tanger Outlets Howell
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage with Huge Grassy Yard Fronting on All Sports Lake Chemung

The newly remodeled (2022) 'Market House' is the former owner's residence attached to the back of the historic Lake Chemung Market. It opens to an expansive and grassy backyard and the lake. The residence is completely separated from the market side of the building, and is exceptionally peaceful. The house offers beautiful views, lake/dock access, proximity to nearby activities like Mt. Brighton Ski Resort, golf clubs, antique stores, farmers markets, and the bustling historic towns of Brighton and Howell.

Lake Chemung is a deep, spring fed lake of 313 acres. Our location is one of the best spots for fishing on Lake Chemung in winter or summer.
The recently refurbished house offers a large living room great for entertaining, a huge bedroom and is fully outfitted for your stay on the lake.

The park like yard and house are perfect for a memorable lakeside wedding or other event. Please contact us for information on events.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 616955vb
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 are allowed on site
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 area

Howell

Located in Howell, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Howell, MI

What's nearby

  • East Crooked Lake - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Island Lake State Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Howell's MainStreet Winery - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Tanger Outlets Howell - 10 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage with Huge Grassy Yard Fronting on All Sports Lake Chemung pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage with Huge Grassy Yard Fronting on All Sports Lake Chemung?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage with Huge Grassy Yard Fronting on All Sports Lake Chemung?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage with Huge Grassy Yard Fronting on All Sports Lake Chemung?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage with Huge Grassy Yard Fronting on All Sports Lake Chemung located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from St. Joseph Mercy Brighton Health Center and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from East Crooked Lake. Mt Brighton Ski Area and Brighton Center for Specialty Care are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This fit our needs perfectly, especially being pet-friendly. We also appreciated that our pre-visit questions got answered quickly by the host. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great cottage! My husband and I were visiting our son and his new wife for a few days and this was the perfect location!Nice and clean with fantastic views of Lake Chemung. So many golf courses close by, too!Would stay here again!Kim Crisp
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to put our feet up and relax. Clean, updated and well stocked kitchen. Recommend this for a couple who would rather have a bit more space and privacy than hotel room will offer. Will definitely stay again if we get the chance!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Winter stay at the cottage

Hosts were great. Nice location on the lake. Fun time
Stayed 44 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marlene J.

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

Lake cottage

Enjoyed paddle boarding on this lake! Cottage was well supplied especially kitchen. Location was ideal. Would recommend this cottage
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

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

Staycation during house renovations

We stayed at this property to be closer to our home so we could check on projects that were being done. We had our dog with us and he loves the lake. The place is very clean and just perfect for what we needed would recommend very highly.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore T.

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

Super cool place

Very nice clean place. Easy check in and out. Good fishing from the pier. Well worth the price. We had a great time and our dog loved it as well. Thank you for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

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

Awesomesauce!

We loved, loved, loved our stay over the holiday weekend. Great location and lovely time on the water. Peaceful and serene. Lots of room on the lawn and the deck to share some time with family. Great kitchen and well stocked for preparing any kind of meal. We look forward to next year!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary P.

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

Cozy place

Cottage is very nice inside with a great kitchen and many windows facing the water. Due to the attached store there is a lot of people coming onto the property. Other than that it’s a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment/cottage was very clean and nicely decorated. The yard felt more like a park. A lot of room and the lake was right there. Lake water was clean and there is a small sandy beach right next to the dock. Couldn't ask for anything more. We had a good x. The fishing could have been better, but the summer heat took it's toll on it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter B.

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

Great

Good
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

4/10 Poor

Mel R.

Fine and clean...

Nice place. A little odd, location, but would be great for someone who brings kayaks or a boat. Nice clean place with new shower and good kitchen. Some hiccups but nice people, low maintenance. Clear ahead exactly what is there and what you need/want. Quiet town, nice lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Mel, thank you for your feedback. I hope you will email us additional comments regarding what you would have wanted in the house so that we can improve the cottage for future guests. Thanks for staying at the Market House this summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bret V.

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

Perfect for us

Place was great space for a couple and our dog. Large unfen ed area for play . Inside looked like recent remodel/refresh and kitchenwas stocked with new dishes and silverware and bathroom had new towels. Host reaponded to questions and e erything worked so never really had to bother host after arrival. Great spot and likely a really great spot in summer with use of lake available. No probs here...its a recommend from us!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

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

Wonderful little cottage

We loved staying here. It's behind a party store as they call them in Michigan (a convenience store), which I had some thoughts about initially regarding foot traffic and the like. But it was very quiet and peaceful. Really beautiful and clean. The lake view and very large grass lawn was awesome. My 7-year-old had a grand old time running around and dipping her toes in Lake Chemung. The inside of the cottage has been recently renovated, has a good layout, and was very comfortable. I hope we can stay here again next time. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

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

All the amenities of Home

One of the few times where the pictures of the property are actually accurate! Beautiful kitchen, lots of room, wonderful view of lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane L.

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

Christmas getaway

We had a pleasant experience. Easy access and cute property and space.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Fred M.

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

A little noisy. Attached to a tubbys

In general it was very nice stay. Rentor was very pleasant and took care of all your needs
Stayed 61 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamar S.

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

Lovely on the lake

Property was just as advertised, and Diana was a delight to deal with. It’s clean and spacious and lots of windows with a great view of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William Z.

A private setting with a beautiful view of the lake

Spacious and comfortable. Lots of windows with a view of the lake. Amazing in the snow to see individuals ice fishing while sitting at the breakfast table.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Very much enjoyed our stay!

We had a great time in this little house on the lake. Our girls loved being able to walk to the dock and wade in the water and try to catch a fish. We had a great stay and the owners were very accommodating for our family. Thank you for letting us stay and we hope to stay next time we visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Linda O.

the property was very smelly.

On opening the door I was assaulted by terrible cigar smell. I had come to Michigan to host my family at this lake ,as I do every year. When I called the property manager she said her cleaning person had told her this smell was there and had attempted to clean it out. Unfortunately, the smell was throughout all the fabric and carpeting. the manager said she would have a cleaning crew the next day. I asked to be moved to another property. It did not happen, she said she could not contact the property owner. I spent a smell ridden night with the windows open but even the curtains were smelly above the bed. The carpet cleaners arrived, I was expecting a disaster cleaning company with high powered fans, no just Stanley steamer. I left and when I returned they were finishing up, the water was being dispensed into the toilet. It was the color of strong coffee! It apparently had not been cleaned in quite awhile! Now the carpet was wet and the furniture was wet! And it smelled like wet cigars and wet dogs. Oh yes, the previous person had dogs too! I again asked to be moved and was put off again,.by the fact that the property owner could not be reached. the fans turned out to be 2 plastic very mediocre, flimsy fans. I opened all the windows,half did not have screens and put the fans on and went down to the lake. There were fishhooks, One was a small fish, with 6 hooks on it! and debris on the very small sand area and in the water. There was goose debris on the dock. I washed off the dock myself several times. I asked for a rake for the water and sand and they said they would have a boy do it. The boy raked a little patch of the sand and never touched the shallow water where my little grandchildren were coming to play.i As soon as she said she would move me, I repacked my clothes, but because of the cigar bar smell in the house, I had to re-wash all my clean clothes! The entrance door was off a parking lot, where the liquor store customers and the boaters coming from the lake come for their liquor. It was noisy all day and early in the morning there was a lot of banging at the wall the separated the house from the store. I told her the curtains really smelled and she provided me with laundry soap! fortunately my oldest granddaughter is tall and she removed all the curtains and washed them and she rehung them. The only reason I stayed was she kept telling me she had a larger nicer house for me. Only men cigars would like this . NOT GOOD FOR FAMILY
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

Darling place in a great location!

We had a wonderful stay. The apartment is beautifully finished, comfortable, spacious & was ideally located just a $5 Uber ride to downtown or the River Arts District. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Keith c.

Very Pleasant

The Market cottage was a very pleasant place to stay. Loved the Lake and the views. We spent five weeks there and would recommend to others. However, being there 5 weeks the furniture wasn't comfortable. I would need new living room furniture for an extended stay. The cottage did need updating inside but the furniture was mostly needed. Diana was very pleasant and attended too our needs. The store was great being so close for a ice cream or beverage for the evening. The Market cottage would be a great weekend get away. Keith and Dave
Stayed 37 nights in Jun 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Vacation House on Lake Chemung

Our stay was wonderful. The rooms were spacious and the view of the lake were wonderful. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Great experience

A very good rental experience. We had some concern in advance due to the proximity of the party store, but were pleasantly surprised at the privacy and convenience. This is a good unit for entertaining family due to the large living room and fully equipped kitchen. We would certainly rent this unit again. There is a small daybed as well for overnight guests.

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Hosted by Diana Rencsak

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