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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 bedroom with a bed, a white shelving unit, a mirror, and a view of a kitchen.
A sliding barn-style door leading to a laundry area with washing machines and a shelf with laundry baskets.
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.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

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 Single 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

About this property

Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh…

Welcome to The Little Crooked Cottage where a newly stylishly renovated and spacious, 1600 square foot lakeside home awaits. Enjoy lakefront living on all sports Little Crooked Lake (Officially West Crooked Lake)

Sunsets and bonfires go hand in hand at the end of a day of swimming or boating on the lake. Two large Queen sized bedrooms, second bedroom has an extra daybed with trundle, along with a flex room/office/living room that can serve as a semi private 3rd bedroom with Queen size bed.(see photos for more information).

Upstairs: Full modern kitchen with a new gas stove, dishwasher, butcherblock counter, and walkout deck. Also, living room/office, two bedrooms, and full bath. Split AC Unit with ceiling fans. Enjoy your coffee with amazing lake views on the upper deck off of the kitchen or wind down at days end with a cocktail and experience the beautiful sunset views.

Downstairs: Wet bar with full size refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, and gas fireplace with lakeside walk out and full lower deck with grill to make outside entertaining easy! The walkout basement is a great place to entertain on cooler evenings or to watch a game on the 58" TV. Expandable table (140") perfect for a scrapbooking weekend!

Explore Big and Little Crooked lakes (total 350 acres) via the navigable channel with available kayaks or your own boat launched from the public access and docked in front of TLC (The Little Crooked Cottage).

The TLC is located amongst an abundance of activities for your summer and winter enjoyment including mountain biking, paved bike paths, golf and winter activities:
- Brighton State Recreation, Bishop Lake (5 minutes) Horseback Riding
- Kensington Metro Park (golf) and Island Lake State Park (15 minutes)
- Mt Brighton Ski Hill (5 minutes)
- Huron Valley Metro Park for golf in the summer and groomed Cross Country Ski trails in the winter. (10 minutes)
- Oak Pointe Country Club ( A Club Corp Private Course) is within an easy walking distance.

Get the "Up North" feeling while enjoying the closeness to the action of Ann Arbor (25 min) Lansing (45 min), and Detroit (50 minutes) UofM Specialty Care (10 min)

We are a proud military family. Our son is a Captain in the US Army, currently stationed out of Fort Liberty. We understand the sacrifices our military families face and would like to offer a 10% discount to Veterans and Active Military and their families. VRBO does not make discounts for Veterans easy - so discount will be applied upon arrival. Please share your military ID with us and we will be honored to share the discount with you.
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 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack n Play available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3236628vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Brighton

Located in Brighton, this holiday 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 try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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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
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 18 min drive - 21.3 km
  • University of Michigan - 30 min drive - 46.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬14 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 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… on 4 May 2027 start from £796, 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 Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh…?

On-site 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…?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday 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.

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Racine

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Dawn and Jim have been married for 27 years, both pursued degrees from University of Wisconsin and Ferris State University/Rhode Island School of Design respectably. We met in the Chicago area then moved to Massachusetts, and landed a final destination in Brighton Michigan. We are a family of 4 with two adult boys. Our eldest is a Lieutenant in the US Army and a graduate of MSU, our youngest graduated from University of Dayton and is pursuing a position at Enterprise Corp since graduation in 2020. We have a 9 year old Shorkie named Peaches or Princess Peach, whom is truly one of our family members, no formal education or employment to share except through the blood sweat and tears of renovations she well earned the title of a Comfort Dog.

We love to travel and have experienced many vacation rentals along the way and believe we have anticipated your needs, and hope that you have a 5 star experience

Why they chose this property

We purchased The Little Crooked Cottage at the beginning of June 2022. Since then we spent most days tearing down, rebuilding, and designing a cottage that would provide our guests with a well thought out, esthetically pleasing environment for families to enjoy lakeside living.

Custom designed home for your family to enjoy. The lot is located on the sunset side of the lake. Enjoy this unique location from the inside out! You'll notice that throughout the cottage miniature fairy houses and doors near the baseboards of the home. Using her design skills Dawn received at RISD, she has created a fun space for families and children to explore... Ever read The Barrowers? The TLC has hidden nooks throughout the cottage where evidence of the miniature family may be found. In time - we'll have a book located at the cottage that will help you discover some of these magical moments. In the meantime, in the evening take a moment to read one of the volumes of The Barrowers, to your children available for your reading enjoyment while at our Little Crooked Cottage. Remember to be on the look out for evidence of the Clock Family (Barrowers) during your stay!

We have made some major contributions to this home. Originally the kitchen was in the basement, now the new kitchen with new appliances is upstairs and the lower walkout contains a wet bar with a full size fridge and a dishwasher. We added the upstairs and downstairs deck to gain complete access to the beauty of Little Crooked Lake and all the activities that she can provide. We've added a beach to provide a place for the kids to play and the sun worshipers to walk into the lake for a cool dip. The beach also provides an easy access point to launch the kayaks or paddle board provided by the TLC. Not a sun worshiper, but enjoy the views and a day of lounging? No problem, recline on the private lower deck or relax under the filtered shade of the Locust tree.

What makes this property unique

Sunset, private deck with neighbors to the north and an empty lot to the south so there is plenty of room that offers some privacy and room to stretch. Two full baths, 2 dishwasher and 2 refrigerators. Pet friendly with a Kennel provided.
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