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Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes

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Grab your coffee - you won't find a better place to look out over Portage Lake!
The sun is setting, it's time for a campfire on the lake.
4 Kayaks and 2 Paddleboards are complimentary for your use during your stay!
Evening cruise? No problem! The dock lights will guide you back to Quiet Dreams.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Pinckney, MI
  • Pinckney State Recreation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Whispering Pines
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • University of Michigan
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom #1 on 2nd level

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2 on 2nd level with view of the lake with a balcony

2 Double Beds

Bedroom #3 on second level

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes

Your affordable lakeside oasis awaits you and your family! Enjoy luxury vinyl flooring on the main level, a new kitchen with a breakfast bar, and wonderful light and bright colors to give you that waterfront escape from the stresses of every day. The home boasts three bedrooms, one bath on Portage Lake on the Huron River chain of lakes. Enjoy spectacular views from the lower and upper decks on the lakeside. 4 Kayaks and 2 standup paddleboards are available for your use at no additional charge on a first come, first served basis. The Upper Level offers sleeping for 8 with two private bedrooms and a spacious airy open sleeping area at the top of the stairs while the lower main level offers a kitchen, dining and living area as well as the bathroom. Shared docking is available for one (1) boat! Pontoons are available for rental at nearby Wonderland West Marina. The home is fully furnished and ready for you and your family to make new memories at the lake. This home is perfect for kids who love to swim - the water is 2-3 feet deep for almost 400 feet off the shoreline - perfect for swimming or working on your stand up paddle board skills! You'll want to reserve your spot for the 1st week of July and enjoy the magnificent fireworks right from the end of your dock. There are wonderful restaurants nearby and the city of Ann Arbor, home of the University of Michigan, is just 20 minutes away.

Other things to note:
Our owners are committed to your stay being the very best that it can be with little to no interference.

Property manager

Amy Bennett

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please speak with the owner regarding details
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Small dogs are allowed with a $250 deposit
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
A maximum of 3 cars are permitted on property at any time.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please speak with the owner regarding details
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pinckney

Located in Pinckney, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hudson Mills Metropark and Pinckney State Recreation Area, while The Encore Theatre and Purple Rose Theatre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pinckney, MI

What's nearby

  • Pinckney State Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Whispering Pines - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 22 min drive - 22.4 km
  • University of Michigan - 27 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 28 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 22 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zukey Lake Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hamburg Coney Restaura - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Frosty's Icecreamery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Huron River and Hudson Mills Metropark. Arise Dog Park and Pinckney State Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna P.

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

Nice quiet place on the Lake

My family met here for some summer fun on a lake we grew up on. Just what we needed
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

eden b.

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

Great long weekend getaway

Clean, Cozy cottage, great location. Thank you for having us, our family had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

James M.

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie K.

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

Great get away but still close to home!

We enjoyed the location and property. Daniel was very accommodating and easy to contact.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry P., Louisville, Kentucky

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

Another great stay!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay on beautiful Portage Lake! Very clean, well cared for cottage. Loved the kayaks, paddle boards and hanging out on the dock!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Fall weekend

Adorable cottage in a great location. Quick, easy access to Ann Arbor and nearby is the cute little town of Dexter. Property owner is super responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy D., Loudon, Tennessee

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

Great cottage on Portage Lake.

We loved staying at the cottage. Great time for a family trip. The water is wonderful. It’s like being in Northern Michigan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

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

Perfect house for a family

We had a wonderful time on the lake! The house had everything we needed to make memories with the kids. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Great Lake House

Fantastic location on the water. Loved the cottage. Took my mom, daughter and grandson. All had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

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

Wonderful cottage!

Very clean, very easy check in. Well stocked, plenty of cooking utensils. Almost new, Weber gas grill on back porch. Loved the dock and the location on Portage Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C., Michigan

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

Perfect little getaway

This house was perfect for our weekday vacation. It has everything we needed and the view from the backyard was great. Our dog took full advantage of the dock for hours of fetch. Location was perfect for a visit to both Sandhill Crane and Chateau Aeronatique wineries. It was a very relaxing trip and we appreciate the use of your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally V.

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

Good stay on lake

We enjoyed our time at the lake. The dock and paddle boat are fantastic and the welcome binder had good recs for the area. Only minor suggestion would be to get heavier blinds/drapes in bedrooms to keep rooms a bit darker.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

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

Quick weekend

The property space was well utilized for optimal space. The owners were responsive to questions. Nice weekend to spend with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Wonderful getaway!

We were in Michigan for a tournament for my daughter. We found this property and wanted to take advantage of the lake! The rental came with paddle boards, kayaks, and an aqua cycle. We took advantage of those and being able to fish and have fires. The owner was so helpful. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

jane a.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Portage Lake Cottage

Property had the following issues: No dishwasher No washer/dryer No electric socket in bathroom Bathroom sink did not drain All furniture dated and worn Shower very small, mold Water smells
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H., Grand Rapids, MI

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

Relaxing Stay

My family really enjoyed relaxing by the lake for a long weekend before school started up again. The lake was beautiful, and we enjoyed the kayaks and paddleboards. Previous tenants apparently absconded with the life jackets, but the owner had more delivered very quickly. Traffic was a bit busy on the weekend, as the dock is near the marina, but more peaceful on the weekday. The house has the charms and quirks of an old building (like needing to duck coming down the stairs), but it is well maintained and we stayed cool with the A/C. The only slight negative of the experience was that the grill badly needed cleaning, but that was a minor blip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kellie G.

Liked: Check-in, location

Summer get away

It is a cute little cottage. New owners took possession 2 days prior to our arrival and therefore cottage was not up to the standards of pervious reviews. Cobwebs in every room, light bulb burned out w no replacement, toilet clogged (they did fix right away), not a single spice, minimal utensils, they did not provide the items listed in the VRBO listing. No screens on many windows upstairs where it was over 90 degrees. Outside of house in desperate need of power washing. Advertised sandy beach had algae and algae plums every where (not anyone's fault but not a sandy beach) Owner apologetic and accommodating for first few calls but left vm when we couldn't find a toaster, spatula, light bulb & didn't call back. Might sound petty but day after day it got old. I have never given a poor review but this place was not what was advertised. I hope they step up for future renters. I spoke w owner about a discount due to above and she was arguing over spatula at the same that she was aware that I was placing my mom in HOSPICE. I expressed this was rediculas and ended the call. Just sad that this was my moms last cottage experience. Again, my first unfavorable review ever.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kent V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointment

First of all I gave this a 3 instead of 2 rating because Jeanne (the host) was very nice and there was no problem with owners living next door as was mentioned in a negative review earlier. No problem sharing dock or kayaks, paddle boat etc. Cottage was small but very well equipped with linens, kitchen utensils, and clean. But with that said I think people should be aware of the following. *We didn’t realize all bedrooms were upstairs and that were NOT private rooms. If in one room, you have to go thru middle room to get downstairs (not private). If in room with lake view (twin beds) no air conditioning if you shut the door (which doesn't close). Gets very warm even with windows open. No closets and only 1 dresser for all rooms. No electrical outlets in bathroom. *SAFETY ISSUES that need to be addressed. The OPEN stairs have no guard rail on open side, very dangerous for small kids, as well as older adults going down to bathroom in middle of night. You couldn’t put a gate at top of stairs because of side railing being too wide a small child could easily fall thru. Also very unsturdy. needs to be secured better. There is a huge gap on both sides of railing on upstairs deck (another safety issue). So Because of the safety issues we had to scramble to find another place for the 2 families that were going to stay with us Our main mission was to have all families together at one place so this was a huge disappointment. We did talk to Jeanne & husband regarding the safety issues and they did compensate us for a portion of the rental (which was appreciated). We rented this place because of the pictures and great reviews but can’t believe we are the only family that had a problem. Until the issues above are addressed I would find another property, definitely not worth the money.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Amy K.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N., Washington DC metro area

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

Cozy lake stay

My brother and I shared this cottage on a football weekend and not only was it conveniently located, we found it to be warm and welcoming in every way. It was clean, comfortable and the lake view was absolutely serene. The hosts were very responsive and we both agreed we would come for a return visit! The only downside is that there is only one bathroom and it is downstairs from the bedrooms so if you have to get up during the night you need to navigate the stairs. May be tough for elderly guests or someone with mobility concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed and Marion B.

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

Clean fresh comfortable cottage with lake view

We were three women who shared this cottage for a little family reunion and were delighted with the cleanliness and freshness of the home. The beds were very comfortable to sleep on and though the weather was chilly we could easily heat the living areas and bedrooms and there were plenty of extra blankets. The whole cottage is spic and span, the kitchen tidy and the bathroom was fine for our needs. The owner was very welcoming and instantly responsive to answer questions for us. In short, this is a lovely cottage with welcoming and responsive owners. It came with a delightful looking paddle boat and kayaks and paddle boards that would be so much fun in the summer months. As we were there in late September at a chilly time, we talked about coming back to enjoy the waterfront and outdoor space even more.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Great place! Beautiful lake close to Michigan Stadium

A friend and I spent the weekend here so we could easily get to/from Ann Arbor for the football game. It was a real value and easy drive to the game. We enjoyed being on the waterfront. Just be aware if you have mobility issues that the bathroom is on the main floor and the bedrooms are all upstairs. But the stairs have handrails on both sides and are easy to navigate (being tall, I did have to duck slightly).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constance H.

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

Amazing

Beautiful house, great hosts, plenty of things to do in the area. The kayaks and paddle boards were very fun to have the use of throughout our stay. The hosts are wonderful, answered all of our questions and were readily available if needed. The house is beautiful and comfortable and right on the lake. Even though our visit was cut short for a family emergency, we enjoyed our stay tremendously. Thank you to our hosts and we will definitely try to get back there when we can.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blake P.

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

Great summer house

Great place for a weekend stay in the summer with a lot of beds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William E., Birmingham AL

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

Great stay at his lake house!

Our Summer trip to MI was a complete success thanks to our stay at this lovely home. Rented a boat at the nearby marina and had so much fun. Found a gem renting this home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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