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Whitmore Bay: Whitmore Lake Winter Retreat | Ice Fishing & Winter Adventures

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A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of a lake through large windows.
A dining area with a round table and four chairs, large windows with a view of a lake and boats, and a potted plant on the table.
A deck with wicker furniture and a table, overlooking a calm lake with boats and houses in the background.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and light gray cabinetry.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, ottomans, and a coffee table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Whitmore Lake, MI
  • Place, Whitmore Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Stadium
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main Floor

1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Main Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Whitmore Lake

Located in Whitmore Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The Lyon and Leslie Science & Nature Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kempf House Museum and Michigan War Dog Memorial. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Michigan Stadium or Crisler Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Whitmore Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Whitmore Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Michigan - 12 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 16 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Crisler Center - 17 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Briarwood Mall - 19 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 13 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boomers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitmore Bay: Whitmore Lake Winter Retreat | Ice Fishing & Winter Adventures pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whitmore Bay: Whitmore Lake Winter Retreat | Ice Fishing & Winter Adventures?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whitmore Bay: Whitmore Lake Winter Retreat | Ice Fishing & Winter Adventures?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whitmore Bay: Whitmore Lake Winter Retreat | Ice Fishing & Winter Adventures?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whitmore Bay: Whitmore Lake Winter Retreat | Ice Fishing & Winter Adventures located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Whitmore Lake, Wildwood Lake and Horseshoe Lake. The Links at Whitmore Lake and Hamburg Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place. So clean! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay and found the place clean and comfortable. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again! -Van, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Whitmore Bay: Whitmore Lake Fall Getaway | Lakefront Near Ann Arbor | Sleeps 10 on 26 Oct, 2026
Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We truly appreciate your feedback and are so happy we could host you. We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful stay soon! -Van, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean roomsPlenty of space for everyone Amazing views on lake
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the clean and spacious rooms along with those amazing lake views. We truly appreciate your review and would love to welcome you back anytime! -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Title says it All. Perfect family stay!!

Like new, updated, well stocked, great house!! Everybody had great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review, James! We're so happy to hear that everyone had a great time and that you enjoyed the updated, well-stocked home. You were fantastic guests, and we’d love to host you again! -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the most beautiful places we have stayed! Very well stocked kitchen. Thoughtful to have coffee to get us started and a bottle of wine! Beds were very comfortable. spectacular view.
Ready for a wedding…beautiful vurw
Chilling… great variety of games
Hanging out…watching foitball
Hanging out…anyone ready for cards?
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the little touches. You were wonderful guests, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime! -Van, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The house is clean. They had everything we needed. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2024
Charif, thank you so very much for your recommendation. It means a lot to us and also to potential guests. We're glad that the property worked out so well for you, and we hope that you come back again. - Claire, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wolverines Game

We all enjoyed the place and would return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov, 2024
Michelle, we're so glad you all enjoyed your time at the property and would love to host you again. You were wonderful guests, and we truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us. -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice, newly remodeled home.

Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2024
Brian, we're so glad that you had a good stay. Thank you for being such a responsible guest, and we hope that you come back again. - Claire, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing lake getaway

What a great house! Super clean and well furnished. The kids had a great few days dock fishing and paddling the kayaks around. We even saw the Northern Lights! We will definitely be back to this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2024
We’re glad that you enjoyed the house and found it clean and well-furnished, Katie. Seeing the Northern Lights must have been incredible! We’d be delighted to welcome you back for more great memories! -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place Great view

Perfect place for our family for the weekend. Very new updated interior and just the right amount of space. CLEAN. Well accessorized kitchen. Great Lake view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec, 2023
James we're so happy to hear that you appreciated the cottage! We're glad that it worked out so well for your family, and we hope that you come back again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good for family stay

We stayed for a family event nearby. The property accomodated us well. Only negative feedback would be that when we arrived it was not shoveled and was not for the stay- we had to do this ourselves because the driveway has a steep slope and would be unsafe covered in snow and ice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2025
Thank you for your review, Barbara! We’re glad the property accommodated your family well for your event. We truly appreciate your feedback about the driveway. We’re sorry it wasn’t shoveled upon your arrival or during your stay. Safety is very important to us, and we’ll be sure to address this issue with our team to prevent it in the future. Thank you for bringing it to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again! -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay

We stayed at this property to attend a family reunion in the area. The house was as advertised, updated and clean. Beds were comfortable, nice linens, great view. There’s parking for probably 4 cars but difficult with the snow to get into the driveway
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb, 2024
Barbara, thank you for this lovely review. We're so glad that you stayed with us for your family reunion. We are sorry that due to the snow, you had difficulty getting into the driveway. We do make every attempt to get drives plowed before a guest comes in. We hope to work with you in the future. -Claire, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice house on the water

Exactly as shown. We’ll definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2024
We're delighted that you enjoyed the house and found it to be just as expected. You were great guests and we'd love working with you again! -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakefront Retreat

I chose the property for the location of my annual business planning retreat. I wanted a quiet lakefront property with a great view while I worked and this was the perfect choice. The house was very comfortable and also modern. The view from the bedroom was great! I will absolutely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec, 2023
Shon, we love that you will be coming back! We appreciated what a conscientious guest you were, and we're glad that the property worked out so well for your annual business planning retreat. -Claire, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is exactly as pictured. We came out fromCalifornia to have thanksgiving with our Michigan student. House had all the pots and pans and dishes available for use. We had easy access in and direct communication with our property manager. The last day we were snowed in and they left a shovel available to get us out. Definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2025
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you had a great Thanksgiving and that everything in the house met your needs. You were wonderful guests, and we’d be happy to host you again anytime! -Van, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome cottage on the lake with great views

Very well stocked cottage, with new appliances and updated decor throughout. The kitchen had everything we needed. No gas grill, but we enjoyed using charcoal. The deck was spacious, we had breakfast outside while our kids fished off the dock. Great place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Vanessa, we love seeing that word "awesome" in our reviews, so thank you for that! Breakfast outside and fishing off the dock certainly makes for a great summer vacation. We hope that you come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whitmore- 3 bath

We had a great visit- short, easy drive to our events in Brighton- beautiful house! Great views of the lake, clean, great amenities! Beds & bedding comfy. The temperatures were in the 30-40, so we didn’t get to enjoy the deck but you could enjoy the lake views from indoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May, 2024
Nicole, thank you for this lovely review. It means a lot to us. We love hearing that you had a great visit. You'll need to come again when the temperatures are warmer so that you can enjoy the deck. We appreciate what a conscientious guest you were, and we hope to work with you again -Claire, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Big House

We traveled to Michigan to attend a football game at The Big House in Ann Arbor. Whitmore Lake was a cute town and close to Ann Arbor, East Lansing, and Detroit. The lake house was awesome and the view was beautiful. It was well-stocked and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2024
Thanks Sheila! We appreciate you being a great guest and we would love to have you back soon! Jayne FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake whitmore

Our overall impression of the property was very good. The only thing was the propane tank I think the tank was leaking .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2024
Linda, we're glad that overall you had a good stay. Thank you for your feedback on the propane tank. We'll get that looked at. Also, know that when working with us, if ever an issue like this arises, if you contact us we will get someone over to rectify the issue. You were a great guest, and we hope to see you back again. -Claire, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great long weekesn

Looking for a get together with some friends for a long weekend. The house was exactly like the listing. Very clean and several people commented they’d live there if they could. Communication was great. Check in and out was easy. Thanks for a hosting
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2024
Dave, thank you for this wonderful review! It means a lot to us. The fact that your friends commented that they’d live there if they could, is really high praise. We appreciate what conscientious guests you were, and we hope to work with you again in the future. - Claire, FVR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was a very musty smell on the main floor. Luckily they had candles that could be lit. There was also no hot water tea kettle to use for hot tea. Otherwise very well equipped and supplied. Very clean inside. It is too bad the kayaks could not be used because it was beautiful weather for kayacking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback and kind words! We’re glad to hear you found the place clean and well equipped. You were wonderful guests, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime! Our team is already aware of the musty smell and will be addressing it right away , we’ll also do our best to add a hot water kettle for future stays. -Van, FVR
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Lakeside Cottage

Our group of 9 enjoyed our stay at the Whitmore Lakehouse. The home was well-appointed and clean. The host provided many games that we were able to select from to enhance our trip. The views of the lake were amazing and we saw otters swimming and a fox across the lake. The only negative I would give is the lack of a tankless hot water heater. There was only enough hot water for half of our group to shower in the morning before our event, which we learned the hard way.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2024
Krystin, we're glad to hear that overall you had a good experience. We do realize that a tankless hot water heater would be great, and perhaps in the future that will happen. Seeing otters and a fox were certainly an added bonus. We appreciate what great guests you all were, and we hope to work with you again. - Claire, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Home for Out of State Hosting!

My husband stayed at the home, but hosted my family (12 people!) for Thanksgiving Day dinner. The home very comfortably accommodated the 8 adults playing games and watching football as well as the 4 children ranging from 2 - 12. It never felt crowded, the lay lout of the home made very part of the day smooth. The host was fantastic as well! They worked with me ahead of time to better understand what they had in their kitchen for hosting to help me plan my packing. As it turned out, they had everything I needed (very well stocked kitchen) and were willing to bring over additional stemware to ensure we had enough. We will absolutely book this spot again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Jody! We are thrilled to hear that our home was the perfect setting for your Thanksgiving gathering. It’s great to know the layout worked so well for both the adults and children, and that everyone had a comfortable and enjoyable time. We’re also glad we could assist in planning ahead to ensure you had everything needed in the kitchen for hosting, it’s always our goal to make your stay as smooth and enjoyable as possible. You were fantastic guests, and we would be delighted to host you again anytime! Thank you for choosing our property for such a special occasion. -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Views can’t wait to stay again!

This home has been recently renovated and is beautiful. Pictures are exactly as shown. Clean and comfortable. I used the kitchen everyday. It is well stocked with everything I needed to cook. There is a Kerug machine for coffee. The owners provided k-cups and sweeteners. They even had a nice bottle of white wine for us which was greatly appreciated after a long travel day! Whitmore is a small town with a small local grocery so I used Instacart for grocery delivery. The beds are comfortable, plenty of linens and towels. There were 4 beach towels and plenty of dish and bath towels. The house is right on the water. The backyard is all composite decking (so no risk of splinters in little feet) with amazing water views and sunsets. If you have children who do not swim or are very little; make sure you bring life vests. We came prepared and thank goodness, because the 3 year old did fall off the dock trying to climb back onto the deck without help! The home does provide various adult sizes life vests only (the extra small adult fit my 9 and 11 year old).Definitely looking forward to staying here again soon!
Visited by a beautiful Swan family
Perfect calm lake to kayak. The house has 2 kayaks that are in great condition.
Another animal visit. This duck kept sitting at the end of the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful and detailed review, Kari! You were truly great guests, and we’re so glad you enjoyed the home, the thoughtful touches, and the beautiful lakefront setting. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back again soon for another stay! -Van FVR
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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