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Waterfront home, pontoon for rent, sandy beach on Olcott Lake in chain of lakes

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6917 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Jackson, MI
  • Place, Olcott Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wolf Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Moon Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full bath

Toilet · Shower only

Half bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront home, pontoon for rent, sandy beach on Olcott Lake in chain of lakes

Enjoy this open floor plan, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home decorated to perfection! There is room for 6 guests including the pull out sofa. Gorgeous kitchen with top of the line appliances and fully stocked cupboards. The home includes: wifi, smart TV, washer & dryer, gas grill, fire pit, and dock for your boat!
Need a boat for the weekend? We have a pontoon you can rent for $250 per day.

This home has 40' of sandy bottom lake frontage which is perfect for swimming right out front! It is also shallow enough for kids and has 2 steps with a handrail to easily step down from the seawall.

This is an adorable house in a great location!

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parking for 2 cars by the house and additional parking available if necessary across the private road by the garage.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Jackson

Located in Jackson, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lefglen Nature Sanctuary and Watkins Lake State Park, while Terry Fire Bowl and Ella Sharp Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Michigan International Speedway or Keeley Park.
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Jackson, MI

What's nearby

  • Olcott Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wolf Lake - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Little Olcott Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dollar Lake - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Moon Lake - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Jackson Station - 19 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Klavon's Pizzeria & Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Napoleon Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sawds Village Inn - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront home, pontoon for rent, sandy beach on Olcott Lake in chain of lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront home, pontoon for rent, sandy beach on Olcott Lake in chain of lakes?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront home, pontoon for rent, sandy beach on Olcott Lake in chain of lakes on 3 Apr 2026 start from £245, 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 at Waterfront home, pontoon for rent, sandy beach on Olcott Lake in chain of lakes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront home, pontoon for rent, sandy beach on Olcott Lake in chain of lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront home, pontoon for rent, sandy beach on Olcott Lake in chain of lakes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront home, pontoon for rent, sandy beach on Olcott Lake in chain of lakes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Olcott Lake, Wolf Lake and Little Olcott Lake. Dollar Lake and Moon Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place host was wonderful will recommend to or friends thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Long Weekend Stay

Property was very nice, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Wonderful stay!

This is a lovely, well-appointed property and our group had a wonderful few days fishing off the dock and taking the pontoon boat to the sand bar. Hope to come back again next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Karen we are so glad you all had a good time and we hope to have you stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Amazing Stay!

The home was absolutely perfect for our group! We had 5 ladies in our group and the house was absolutely amazingly clean! The hosts were very accommodating, responded quickly to questions and were all around super nice! We will definitely stay again and recommend this home to anyone looking for a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEVE K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is awesome has everything you could ever need, great location, lake was great and we sat out aby a campfire and talked with the neighbors great people and had a wonderful weekend. Would defiantly stay here again if traveling to this area. Came for the NASCAR race and had as much fun at the cottage and on the lake as at the race.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

Olcott cabin.

Had a wonderful time on the lake. Beautiful house, beautiful location, great hosts. Would diffinately stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2022
Don we are glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Our new favorite vacation spot!!

We absolutely loved our stay! The house was the perfect size for our family of 4. The house is FULLY stocked and some.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry and Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rental was pretty much as described. Easy check-in and everything that you need for your vacation was there. It was very clean and comfortable. Unfortunately, the pontoon was "out of service", but we made the best of lake time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
Sue it was unfortunate that the boat was temporarily out of service but all is well again. It is nice that you enjoyed our home and appreciate that you followed the check out policy instructions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to relax. Enjoyed the lake and pontoon boat. Fishing off the dock was fun. Wi-fi was great. Place was comfortable and as pictured. Wonderful host with easy communication.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

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

Wonderful stay!

Everything is exactly as pictured. The property was very clean and had everything we needed. The host was so helpful and quick to respond. We LOVED our stay and would highly recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
Holly and her family were very respectful of our home and we hope they stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and great neighbors!! We rented the pontoon for a day and Dan was very helpful in showing us the ropes before we took it out. The lake is connected to Big Wolf Lake where we hung out at the sandbar. Close to Brooklyn which has a couple of cute shops. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleta P.

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

Lake Relaxation

We had a wonderful time at the lake relaxing and re-introducing boating to the grand kids! Paulette and Dan were amazing hosts and we felt at home in their home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Aleta and her family were great guests! They rented our pontoon and had a wonderful time on the water! They left the house spotless and we hope they come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Wonderful time at Olcott Lake

The home was just as described. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful. Kids had tons of fun fishing off the dock and riding the pontoon boat. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

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

Excellent home and neighbors

We enjoyed our stay at this house. Very clean and nice open floor plan. The hosts were extremely kind and so easy to work with. The house is well stocked with everything you need and more. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Heidi it was great to have you again this year! You and your family/friends again left the house very clean and we hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

First ever VRBO booking, exceeded expectations!

From the moment we pulled in the driveway, we could tell this was going to be a great stay. Great view of the lake and the property was very clean inside and out. Would highly recommend staying here and we would definitely look to book in the future. We had a Family of 5 and it worked perfectly for our needs. Now back to reality, sad to leave…
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Mike and his family were wonderful guests! We really enjoyed having them and they left the house immaculate! We would rent to them again and hope they come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

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

Amazing Experience

This was our first stay at Morningwood Manor. Very clean and spacious. It had everything you could need and more. Neighbors were so friendly and helpful. Already booked our stay here for next year. Highly recommend this waterfront home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Heidi and her friends and family were great guests! They were respectful regarding parking their additional cars and left the house spotless! They have already booked for next summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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

Sunny Hospitality

This home was finished with pleasant attention to details and is well cared for. We felt welcomed like friends and enjoyed our stay. The owners were friendly and helpful. The house has a great lake vibe with plenty of fresh air and sun light all day. A perfect place to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your stay! We appreciate how clean you left the house as if no one was there! Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Great Place

Loved the house, extras like the awning and privacy screen were great touches. Brought our pontoon and enjoyed fishing and tubing. Grilled and had bonfire also. All the neighbors were nice and very friendly. Owners very quick to respond with our questions about parking and putting the boat in. Would surely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2022
Jennifer and her family were great guests! They were very considerate and respectful of the neighbors, parking, and the exit rules. They left the place spotless! I hope they come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie C.

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

Beautiful Lake House

We had a great experience at the lake last week. The property owners, Paulette and Dan, are super nice. The place was very clean and had just about everything there that you would need. There are many good restaurants and shopping nearby. My kids caught lots of fish right off the dock. It is also a very peaceful and relaxing area to stay in. I would totally stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Christie and her family were great guests! They seemed to get plenty of relaxing time sitting on the dock and fishing. They left the house spotless and we hope they come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany G.

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

Great place to stay!

We had a wonderful time! My husband and I brought our three young children here for a little getaway. The kids enjoyed swimming and fishing off the dock. We rented the pontoon for a day, which was a lot of fun. The house was very clean, nicely updated, and we used the fire pit and grill a few nights. The neighbors were very friendly and the house is a short drive away to Brooklyn, where we ate and did some shopping. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Bethany and her family were perfect guests! We hope they come back next summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

A Perfect Break

We had a wonderful stay. Property owners Paulette & Dan were amazing. They stopped by and helped build a fire the evening we arrived and provided a personal pontoon boat training session. The surrounding neighbors were also super friendly. This was the perfect place for our cousins girl getaway and had plenty of entertainment for our day visitors (kids & husbands). This rental is highly recommended! Thanks for the perfect relaxing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willie F.

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

Great time, great house, friendly neighbors

This was a short trip of two nights and it was great. The property owner was kind and helpful with finding the boat launch and property. The unit was clean and fully stocked. We didn’t have any complaints and would gladly come back. The fishing was good as well; I almost caught a Gar Pike but he jumped out the net. 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2021
Thank you Will for your review! We enjoyed having you and your family (your kids are adorable) and we are so happy you had a good time! The fishing is great on the chain of lakes and we hope to see you again soon! You left the place spotless and we appreciate your help getting the house ready for the next guests! Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie H.

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

Amazing Place

The house was very cozy and perfect size. It was well kept up and very clean!! The house had everything we would need so we didn't have to bring to much. We had a girls weekend (my Mom's birthday weekend) with 7 of us. All neighbors were great and fun to hang out with. We was also invited to go on a boat ride with them. There was nothing less than great vibes all weekend!! We will be back!! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

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

Delightful Cottage

The cottage is a delight. The pictures do not lie. The Kitchen has what you need to cook. It was nice to be able to sit outside under the awning. The owners were thoughtful and made sure that we had candles and flashlights in case the electricity was knocked out by the powerful storms which went through during our stay. It stayed on but their concern was much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Relaxing Lake Getaway

Lovely home on a beautiful lake. Clean and exactly as shown in the listing. Friendly neighbors. Would return and recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Paulette Gallagher

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What makes this property unique

This home is in a perfect location with super fun neighbors and on a chain of 9 lakes great for fishing, swimming, and boating.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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