Vacation at the Lake

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A two-story house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a garden.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with white chairs.
A hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and a staircase leading to a kitchen area.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a lake through glass doors.
A living room with a dark grey sofa, a patterned rug, and a lamp.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Howell, MI
  • Place, West Crooked Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Legacy Center Sports Complex
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

2 Queen Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vacation at the Lake

You don't need to go up north for an amazing lakefront vacation experience. This newly-renovated (in 2026) 2,200 square foot house has three bedrooms: king bed and queen futon in master bedroom, queen in room 2, a twin and a queen in room 3. Make memories with your family or friends with 80 feet of lakefront, a sanded beach and swimming area, fishing dock, free use of four kayaks and a bonfire pit. Downtown Brighton & Howell restaurants are 10 min away.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please do not lock the door. Leave the key in the bowl by the front door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 697532vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

About the area

Howell

Located in Howell, this holiday home is on a lake. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Howell, MI

What's nearby

  • West Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 18 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Vibe Credit Union Showplace - 27 min drive - 48.2 km
  • University of Michigan - 32 min drive - 56.8 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 36 min drive - 56.3 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 30 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation at the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vacation at the Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation at the Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation at the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation at the Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from West Crooked Lake and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Brighton State Recreation Area. Bishop Lake and East Crooked Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Shane Gadbaw

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My name is Shane and I live on the lake with my wife and 3 kids. The rental is our guest house that we rent by the night, weekend, week or month. We live in the house next door year round.

Why they chose this property

You will fall in love with Crooked Lake which has the right balance of a natural setting and lake fun for the family. Your kids will spend most of the vacation on the beach, swimming, fishing, catching frogs or watching blue herons and hawks. Golfers will find several great courses nearby. Downtown Brighton with over 30 restaurants and great shopping is less than 10 minutes away.

What makes this property unique

The sunsets and sunrises will make your day and night.

Languages:

English

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