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Life is better on Portage Lake. SUMMER FIREWORKS- viewable from House
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 1700 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Pinckney, MI
- Place, Whispering Pines8 min drive
- Place, Pinckney State Recreation Area12 min drive
- Place, University of Michigan31 min drive
- Airport, Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1-main floor
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2- Master upstairs
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3- main floor
2 Double Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1- main floor
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 2- upstairs master
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Life is better on Portage Lake. SUMMER FIREWORKS- viewable from House
Escape every day life at this beautifully appointed lake house. Situated on the largest of seven connected lakes, Portage offers a taste of Michigan's beauty. Enjoy lake life by spending time with family or friends on the lake by day and cozy up by the fire pit at night. When you invest time and money for a getaway, go for the best. This house is located on the largest sports lake in the chain of lakes. The marina is located on this lake- an extra convenience to you! Great location for U of M football games, family retreats, friends gatherings. Pets welcome. Children welcome.
-Great swimming, boating , fishing
- Close proximity to downtown Ann Arbor, Brighton, Dexter, Plymouth (within 30 minutes)
We want you to enjoy this house as much as we do. This should be a carefree vacation. We provide all linens, bath towels, beach towels, shampoo/soaps, toilet paper (initial), paper towels, laundry soap and a stocked kitchen with baking, cooking and eating utensils. All you need to bring is just the basic necessities- yourself and your family!
PERK POINT- The marina displays celebration fireworks the first Saturday in July. Its a great tradition and great view from the house. (Date may change). They rent pontoon boats-Wonderland Marina.
Kayaks available (up to 4) to rent during your stay. Ask for details!
-Great swimming, boating , fishing
- Close proximity to downtown Ann Arbor, Brighton, Dexter, Plymouth (within 30 minutes)
We want you to enjoy this house as much as we do. This should be a carefree vacation. We provide all linens, bath towels, beach towels, shampoo/soaps, toilet paper (initial), paper towels, laundry soap and a stocked kitchen with baking, cooking and eating utensils. All you need to bring is just the basic necessities- yourself and your family!
PERK POINT- The marina displays celebration fireworks the first Saturday in July. Its a great tradition and great view from the house. (Date may change). They rent pontoon boats-Wonderland Marina.
Kayaks available (up to 4) to rent during your stay. Ask for details!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee $150
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING!
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
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
Pinckney
Located in Pinckney, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The Encore Theatre and Purple Rose Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whispering Pines and Timber Trace Golf Club.

Pinckney, MI
What's nearby
- Whispering Pines - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
- Pinckney State Recreation Area - 12 min drive - 7.1 km
- Legacy Center Sports Complex - 18 min drive - 18.5 km
- University of Michigan - 31 min drive - 34.0 km
- Michigan Stadium - 33 min drive - 36.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Zukey Lake Tavern - 8 min drive
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Frosty's Icecreamery - 6 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 10 min drive
- Taco Bell - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Denise Madis

We purchased this house about 5 years ago. We enjoy it as much as we can. We have 5 kids who like to enjoy the break from reality as much as we do. It's interesting driving here from our home. You can feel the stress of every day life start to release. The warm air, listening to the water crash on the rocks at the bank and the smell of burning leaves in the spring/fall make this our true getaway. We upgraded the bank with large flat rocks to create a break wall with steps for easy lake access.
Why they chose this property
We decided to rent this to others because the house sits vacant many days and we found out through friends that others are searching to find a gem like this to stay at. Why not extend that invite!
What makes this property unique
- Step right in to the lake from the shoreline
- Located right on Portage, same lake as the local marina
- Within 4 miles from a grocery store, ice cream shop, gas station, and pizza place.
-Ample parking (3+ cars)
- Located right on Portage, same lake as the local marina
- Within 4 miles from a grocery store, ice cream shop, gas station, and pizza place.
-Ample parking (3+ cars)
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