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Portage Lake Cottage with an up North feel

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Pinckney, MI
  • Place, Huron River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Stadium
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Portage Lake Cottage with an up North feel

Cozy waterfront cottage on the Pinckney Chain of Lakes available year round
The space
This home is fully furnished and is non-occupied, other than for rental purposes. Brand new central air just added (8/20/19). Home now features Wi-fi. (2) bedrooms with full size beds; All seasons room with queen size futon; couch with (2) recliners. Private subdivision beach across from front yard is for Fox Point Beach Association Members and their guests only. This home sits on 1 1/2 lots providing spacious front and back yards for your family and friends to entertain. We offer many extras that others do not.
Per Michigan Laws-We do not rent dock space and dock space is not available for overnight mooring. Boat rentals can be procured via the local marina. In home fireplace is available for use, but we do not guarantee availability of firewood. You are free to purchase/procure firewood from any local vendor if you desire. (Please-ABSOLUTELY NO PINE WOOD TO BE USED IN HOME)
Guest access
The entire home is open and available to guests. Home is non-occupied other than for rental purposes. On occasion, there may be cars parked in front yard. They do not have access to home,.
Other things to note
Newly renovated utility room now has a brand new on demand water heater and brand-new water filtration system; Brand new central air conditioning [added 8/20/19]; Wi-fi added [8/20/19] We have multiple outdoor tables, umbrellas and chairs available for outdoor entertaining. Wi-fi/internet now available. We have about 300 movies on DVD/VHS for use. We encourage you to explore the outdoors and all that the surrounding area has to offer. Please note that some water toys (example tubes and squirt guns) may not be available due to damage. Our special Chocolate Cracque chocolate is custom made; We do not shelve. Minimum one hour advance notice and owner availability needed.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Pinckney

Located in Pinckney, this cottage is 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.
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Pinckney, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron River - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • University of Michigan - 27 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 28 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Vibe Credit Union Showplace - 34 min drive - 54.9 km
  • Michigan International Speedway - 59 min drive - 90.0 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 25 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Los Dos Potralos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hamburg Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pinckney Diner - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Portage Lake Cottage with an up North feel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Portage Lake Cottage with an up North feel?

As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Portage Lake Cottage with an up North feel on 8 May, 2026 start from S$265, 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 Portage Lake Cottage with an up North feel?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Portage Lake Cottage with an up North feel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Portage Lake Cottage with an up North feel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Portage Lake Cottage with an up North feel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Huron River and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Hudson Mills Metropark. Pinckney State Recreation Area and Arise Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, close to the paintball event we came for!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
House was left in good condition. Would love to have them back again
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Great house!

House was great, cozy little cabin. The hosts were very helpful and answered any questions we had!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Relaxing setting with great hosts

I really enjoyed relaxing while looking at the canal. The house was clean and we had plenty of room at the dining room table for both of us to work remotely for a few hours. The hosts were very responsive and friendly. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2023
Thank you, Elizabeth! We hope you can come stay again sometime.
Verified

8/10 Good

James W.

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

Lake Getaway

Couldn’t have asked for a more accommodating host. Cottage was very clean and comfortable. View of lake and canal in back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a former cabin that has been very nicely renovated. It has charm with a fireplace and a porch. The kitchen is great, but in addition, it has everything you can imagine! The washer and dryer are great. Beach towels are included and are stored separately from the bath towels. There is a firepit, paddleboat, grill, beach toys. The beach is 150 yards from the cottage. Everything is easy! Show up, bring your bags, and you are all set. The host is very easy to deal with. I forgot my key one day and there was a new one there within a half hour. Very nice people who are very easy to deal with. They understand customer service. We lived there almost two months. If we have another job in the area, we will surely try to lease this property again.
Stayed 54 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Renters Beware

The property itself is great, but in desperate need of a renovation. That’s not my biggest issue. The biggest problem is that VRBO’s are not welcome at Fox Point 1. There are signs everywhere stating VRBOs are not allowed at the lake or park. The people in the neighborhood shouted “Private Beach” at us while we were there. I feel if this had been disclosed in the description it would have affected my decision to rent here. It was not a relaxing experience. That’s why 3 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Phillip T S.

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

Cottage is Accurate

The biggest problem we had was the property description on VRBO was not accurate. Instead of 3 queen size beds a futon and a spa tub, the property had 2 full size beds and 2 full size futons and a small shower. However, as you read through the description you noticed this. Once I informed the owner of the inaccuracy, it was corrected quickly. The place was clean. It is definitely a cottage style inside. The furniture in the common area with the TV was not very comfortable because the cushions were so thin, but the cushions in the fireplace room were newer. The doors on the 2 bedrooms would not latch closed and would stay open just a crack. The shower, was perfectly functional but small. There are plenty of plates and silverware but no dishwasher so you have to wash it all by hand. No biggie for us, but thought I should mention it. We were in town for a wedding and did not attempt to use the lake or look at the availability of the water toys. As far as the neighborhood goes, there are quite a few signs all around that are anti short term renting like VRBO. Again, we never tried to use any of the neighborhood common areas and had no contact with anyone from the neighborhood. It suited our needs if only barely. If you bring some kayaks or use the lake there in the summer, it could be a nice vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Greg

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Julie and Greg live on the same street in this beautiful subdivision. Please feel free to ask if you have any special requests. We also have a second rental home on this very same street.

Why they chose this property

Conveniently located just 20 minutes north of Ann Arbor and surrounding communities. This charming home is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. We offer many amenities that you won't find at other rental places

What makes this property unique

From the backyard, you can cruise the expansive Pinckney Chain of Lakes and enjoy Michigan boating at its finest.

Drive will accommodate up to eight vehicles; Large lawn area; just across front yard from park and beach. close to a number of parks, extensive trails and great dining.

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