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Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

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Pinckney, MI

Place, Pinckney State Recreation Area
‪7 min drive‬
Place, Whispering Pines
‪9 min drive‬
Place, University of Michigan
‪27 min drive‬
Airport, Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom #1 on 2nd level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2 on 2nd level with view of the lake with a balcony

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom #3 on second level

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes

Your completely remodeled, affordable lakeside oasis awaits you and your family! Enjoy luxury vinyl flooring on the main and second level, a new kitchen with an island and wonderful light colors to give you that waterfront escape from the stresses of every day. The home boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms with showers on Portage Lake on the Huron River chain of lakes. Brand new Washer and Dryer and Water Softner installed as well! Enjoy spectacular views on the lower and upper decks on the lakeside. 4 Kayaks are available for your use at no additional charge. The Upper Level offers sleeping for 7 with one private bedroom and a spacious airy open sleeping area at the top of the stairs with breathtaking views of Portage Lake. Shared docking is available for one (1) boat! Pontoons are available for rental at nearby Wonderland West Marina. The home is fully furnished and ready for you and your family to make new memories at the lake. This home is perfect for kids who love to swim - the water is 2-3 feet deep for almost 400 feet off the shoreline - perfect for swimming! You'll want to reserve your spot for the 1st week of July and enjoy the magnificent fireworks right from the end of your dock. There are wonderful restaurants nearby and the city of Ann Arbor, home of the University of Michigan, is just 20 minutes away.

Other things to note:
Our owners are committed to your stay being the very best that it can be with little to no interference.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Please speak with the owner regarding details

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

10 am check out time

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

A maximum of 3 vehicles are permitted on property at any time. There is NO trailers of any kind allowed in front or near the house at any time!

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

Note from host: Please speak with the owner regarding details

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pinckney

Located in Pinckney, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Pinckney, MI

What's nearby

Pinckney State Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
Whispering Pines - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
Legacy Center Sports Complex - 22 min drive - 22.4 km
University of Michigan - 27 min drive - 33.0 km
Michigan Stadium - 28 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

Ann Arbor Station - 22 min drive
Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Zukey Lake Tavern - ‬12 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Frosty's Icecreamery - ‬9 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Huron River and Hudson Mills Metropark. Arise Dog Park and Pinckney State Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

David K.

14 Jul, 2025

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

Clean place that has an up north feel without the long drive.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica L.

28 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

The house is newly updated and has a great location on Portage Lake. We rented a boat and had a lovely time. Unfortunately, the house is listed as 3 bedrooms but it is only 2 which made our stay less comfortable for our family with young children than we were hoping.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

5 Aug, 2025

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

We had a fantastic stay! Check in was super easy and the whole entire home was spotless. The kitchen is fully equipped and all of the beds were comfy, as were the linens. Appreciated all the extra blankets they have upstairs - plenty of bath and kitchen towels. Being right on the water was heavenly! The 4 kayaks and stand up paddle board were popular with our family. My husband and I traveled with our 2 grown kids and we had plenty of space. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

12 Jul, 2025

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

Fantastic stay

We had so much fun in this lakeside home! The home is newly remodeled, spacious, and in a great location. Groceries just down the street. Near Ann Arbor too and not a far drive from Detroit Airport. The owners are SO kind and responsive. Portage Lake is large and perfect for any boating activities. This is a must stay. We will be back!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan C.

3 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not a 3 bedroom

We booked this place because we wanted 3 bedrooms but it is actually a 1 bedroom with additional beds in the open space upstairs. Note that their Zillow listing says 2 bedrooms. Wrong but closer. We were very disappointed but decided we would just make it work. Quickly realized the place wasn't really ready for renting as the shades on the windows were just pleated paper. Certainly didn't darken the rooms. If you put them down, you would have to spend a fair amount of time re-pleating them to put them up. Also, no towel bars or hooks anywhere. Wet towels were laying all over. Owner then lied and said we damaged the counter and cabinets in the kitchen. Absolutely not true.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake P.

14 Sept, 2022

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

Great summer house

Great place for a weekend stay in the summer with a lot of beds

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna P.

5 Aug, 2024

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

Nice quiet place on the Lake

My family met here for some summer fun on a lake we grew up on. Just what we needed

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

27 Oct, 2023

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

Fall weekend

Adorable cottage in a great location. Quick, easy access to Ann Arbor and nearby is the cute little town of Dexter. Property owner is super responsive and helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie K.

10 Aug, 2023

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

Great get away but still close to home!

We enjoyed the location and property. Daniel was very accommodating and easy to contact.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

James M.

2 Sept, 2024

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

15 Aug, 2022

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

Short vacation

Loved the water sports kayak paddle boards etc

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

19 Jul, 2023

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

Wonderful getaway!

We were in Michigan for a tournament for my daughter. We found this property and wanted to take advantage of the lake! The rental came with paddle boards, kayaks, and an aqua cycle. We took advantage of those and being able to fish and have fires. The owner was so helpful. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

28 Sept, 2022

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

Great place! Beautiful lake close to Michigan Stadium

A friend and I spent the weekend here so we could easily get to/from Ann Arbor for the football game. It was a real value and easy drive to the game. We enjoyed being on the waterfront. Just be aware if you have mobility issues that the bathroom is on the main floor and the bedrooms are all upstairs. But the stairs have handrails on both sides and are easy to navigate (being tall, I did have to duck slightly).

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N., Washington DC metro area

13 Nov, 2022

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

Cozy lake stay

My brother and I shared this cottage on a football weekend and not only was it conveniently located, we found it to be warm and welcoming in every way. It was clean, comfortable and the lake view was absolutely serene. The hosts were very responsive and we both agreed we would come for a return visit! The only downside is that there is only one bathroom and it is downstairs from the bedrooms so if you have to get up during the night you need to navigate the stairs. May be tough for elderly guests or someone with mobility concerns.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan P., LAgo Vista, Texas, USA

9 Aug, 2022

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

Great cottage for our Family Vacation week

We had our two children and their three junior and young adult children with us for a delightful, fun-filled week at this cottage, right beside the sandy shallow area of the large, clean, clear Portage Lake, adrift with sailboats passing near, and paddle-boats, paddle- boards and kayaks for free use. The inside was spotless, with lots of A/C, TV/movies, crafting tables, fully supplied kitchen, and ready help and advice from the owner-neighbor. We had no problems, and we all loved every minute there with our family and visiting relatives, and we hope to return! ,

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H., Grand Rapids, MI

26 Aug, 2023

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

Relaxing Stay

My family really enjoyed relaxing by the lake for a long weekend before school started up again. The lake was beautiful, and we enjoyed the kayaks and paddleboards. Previous tenants apparently absconded with the life jackets, but the owner had more delivered very quickly. Traffic was a bit busy on the weekend, as the dock is near the marina, but more peaceful on the weekday. The house has the charms and quirks of an old building (like needing to duck coming down the stairs), but it is well maintained and we stayed cool with the A/C. The only slight negative of the experience was that the grill badly needed cleaning, but that was a minor blip.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed and Marion B.

29 Sept, 2022

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

Clean fresh comfortable cottage with lake view

We were three women who shared this cottage for a little family reunion and were delighted with the cleanliness and freshness of the home. The beds were very comfortable to sleep on and though the weather was chilly we could easily heat the living areas and bedrooms and there were plenty of extra blankets. The whole cottage is spic and span, the kitchen tidy and the bathroom was fine for our needs. The owner was very welcoming and instantly responsive to answer questions for us. In short, this is a lovely cottage with welcoming and responsive owners. It came with a delightful looking paddle boat and kayaks and paddle boards that would be so much fun in the summer months. As we were there in late September at a chilly time, we talked about coming back to enjoy the waterfront and outdoor space even more.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

jane a.

10 Sept, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Portage Lake Cottage

Property had the following issues: No dishwasher No washer/dryer No electric socket in bathroom Bathroom sink did not drain All furniture dated and worn Shower very small, mold Water smells

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Kellie G.

11 Jul, 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Summer get away

It is a cute little cottage. New owners took possession 2 days prior to our arrival and therefore cottage was not up to the standards of pervious reviews. Cobwebs in every room, light bulb burned out w no replacement, toilet clogged (they did fix right away), not a single spice, minimal utensils, they did not provide the items listed in the VRBO listing. No screens on many windows upstairs where it was over 90 degrees. Outside of house in desperate need of power washing. Advertised sandy beach had algae and algae plums every where (not anyone's fault but not a sandy beach) Owner apologetic and accommodating for first few calls but left vm when we couldn't find a toaster, spatula, light bulb & didn't call back. Might sound petty but day after day it got old. I have never given a poor review but this place was not what was advertised. I hope they step up for future renters. I spoke w owner about a discount due to above and she was arguing over spatula at the same that she was aware that I was placing my mom in HOSPICE. I expressed this was rediculas and ended the call. Just sad that this was my moms last cottage experience. Again, my first unfavorable review ever.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amy K.

15 Nov, 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance H.

19 Sept, 2022

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

Amazing

Beautiful house, great hosts, plenty of things to do in the area. The kayaks and paddle boards were very fun to have the use of throughout our stay. The hosts are wonderful, answered all of our questions and were readily available if needed. The house is beautiful and comfortable and right on the lake. Even though our visit was cut short for a family emergency, we enjoyed our stay tremendously. Thank you to our hosts and we will definitely try to get back there when we can.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William E., Birmingham AL

4 Sept, 2022

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

Great stay at his lake house!

Our Summer trip to MI was a complete success thanks to our stay at this lovely home. Rented a boat at the nearby marina and had so much fun. Found a gem renting this home!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

DAVID H.

28 Aug, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage. Enjoyed paddle boards and kayaks. Back doorknob needs to be fixed

Fun getaway

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

15 Aug, 2022

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

Great stay at the lake!

Our family was very comfortable here. Enjoyed the beautiful sunrises in the morning and boating during the day. We loved that they provided kayaks for us to use. The owners were really nice too! It was a great stay at the lake!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022