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Life is better on Portage Lake. SUMMER FIREWORKS- viewable from House

Escape to this beautifully appointed lake house where you can enjoy fireworks displays in July and stunning sunsets over the water.

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Snow and ski sports
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!

Property manager

Denise Madis

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING!

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Pet fee $150

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Pinckney, MI

What's nearby

  • Whispering Pines - 7 min drive
  • Pinckney State Recreation Area - 11 min drive
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 17 min drive
  • University of Michigan - 28 min drive
  • U of M Hospital - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 27 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zukey Lake Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hamburg Coney Restaura - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Frosty's Icecreamery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Life is better on Portage Lake. SUMMER FIREWORKS- viewable from House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Life is better on Portage Lake. SUMMER FIREWORKS- viewable from House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life is better on Portage Lake. SUMMER FIREWORKS- viewable from House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Life is better on Portage Lake. SUMMER FIREWORKS- viewable from House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Huron River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Arise Dog Park and Hudson Mills Metropark. Whispering Pines and Pinckney State Recreation Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Life is better on Portage Lake. SUMMER FIREWORKS- viewable from House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week!
We enjoyed the beautiful lake setting, back patios, and night chats by the fire. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake life is amazing
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the lake cottage. Denise was a wonderful host and the location was perfect for our family. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake House Getaway
Excellent property to rent for families with swimming, boating and fantastic fishing right from the property. The property itself was in great condition, the owners are very responsive, and the house is well kept with all the amenities needed for a great vacation on the chain of lakes. Would definitely rent again at this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
We very much enjoyed our week at this lakefront home. The location is private at the end of a cul-de-sac and there is plenty to do on the lake. We rented a pontoon from the marina and the hosts let us rent their kayaks and the use of other water toys! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Novi, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most Relaxing Week
This was a fantastic property. The owners are the best and so responsive. The location was great for bike rides, shopping and just plain chilling at the lake. Everyone in our party enjoyed the week immensely. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute!
The house was absolutely as described. We stayed during Thanksgiving and it snowed— which was exciting for the kids. View of the lake was amazing and distance to Ann Arbor very easy. We enjoyed our stay and would like to enjoy this house during warmer months.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful summer setting
We are had an extremely enjoyable stay at this property. I spent most my time in the yard sitting in the shade and enjoying the view of the lake. It was conveniently located near restaurants and the kitchen had whatever was needed for me to prepare meals there. I had my small dog with me and we were very comfortable. I love summer in Michigan now!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway!
What a great and refreshing getaway! Phil and Denise are wonderful, so kind and so very accommodating. It made for such a great weekend. The location is perfect, right on the lake, and the home is wonderful. If you’re looking for a great way to relax on the lake with family and friends (four legged ones, as well) have some drinks, share some laughs in an amazing setting with wonderful hosts then this is the place! Thank you, again, Phil and Denise!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake house August 2023
Our overall is 8 out of 10. Cleanliness was a 9. The outside deck area which is beautiful was not cleaned the day we came. Items provided for kitchen good. Up stair’s bedroom was too warm. The rent was very high because we had dogs. But ours were small and non allergic which I wish we could have discussed ahead of time. My biggest disappointment was that the floating raft which show in the pictures and my 2 teenagers would have really enjoyed was not there. I learned a lot with this my first rental!!! We would still enjoy more personal contact for customer service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
Enjoyed the view and fire pit
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding overall - just a tiny bit shy of perfect! 9/10
Very well-equipped home, idyllic setting, all the comforts of home, great communication with host (Denise dropped off a new tank of propane super quickly!), great location, very quiet lake (early October) there were just a couple things that might have made it even more perfect in the backyard...some additional chairs/seating options and some sun protection/umbrella. Otherwise this was just about perfect for our family 3-night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
Wonderful location.. place was great and family friendly. Would return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home again
Great visit on chain of lakes I visited many times 40 years ago as a teenager. The owners were terrific in making this easy to plan and super relaxing. Great property and great owners!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake house!
We really enjoyed our stay on Portage Lake. The house has a nice layout with great lake views from the family room/kitchen and upstairs bedroom. The seating area in the family room as well as the beds are all comfortable so it was easy to relax....although we didn't do much of that...it's an easy drive to Dexter and Ann Arbor. The outdoor lake front area is also really pleasant. Denise was easy to communicate with. All in all, we had a great stay and would definately come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

William E., Oklahoma City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect! Clean, comfortable and the kitchen was very well stocked for cooking.
Our stay was very enjoyable and the cottage was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was very well stocked for cooking and our family had a wonderful time. Docking our rented pontoon boat was easy and the marina was close by. A perfect time on the lake!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Barb W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
Secluded location very quiet, grocery within 5 miles. Several restaurants within 10 miles. Would recommend
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake house
We had a great stay with our kids. The house was great as well as the lake. We rented a pontoon from the local marina and had an amazing time on Portage lake and also going through the chain of Lakes. The owners were great and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Debbbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Family Getaway in a beautiful setting with the comforts of home
Nice spot on the lake, proximity to local eateries, parks and multiple places with boat rentals. We also rented kayaks from the owners, and they were great to use from the location of the renal. The kitchen and patio were good sized for the number of people. Well stocked with kitchen supplies and towels. Washer and dryer worked well. Location made it possible to park multiple vehicles. Neighbors were friendly. We thought we would be able to use the dock to park our rental boat; however, due to the floating dock we had to place posts in the water upon our arrival in order to dock our rental boat. We did not anticipate having to do this, and it made it a little difficult to get on and off the boat while holding a toddler, because we had a larger gap between the boat and the dock. We had nice accessibility to the boat rental and obtaining gas for the boat. We would recommend this rental to others and look forward to another opportunity to stay there. Were there half ratings I would have rated this place a four and a half rather than a 4.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Portage Lake House Stay - June 2022
Nice location. Quiet street. Very pleasant location. Our first stay at a VRBO, owner made it an easy experience. A good place to experience the Portage Lake lake life.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin and vicky M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit to see family
We had a great time visiting family in MI. Hosts were wonderful! Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a lakefront cottage.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy lake house getaway
Great space for family and friends. Full kitchen, outdoor grill, and fire pit were perfect! Would love to come back to enjoy some warmer weather on the lake :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location-- Beautiful Lake!
This house was perfect for our weekend getaway. Wonderful weather and beautiful view with access to the lake made this home a wonderful choice for anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meridith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome
Great property, location, and owners!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Portage Lake
Excellent property and great location.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Lake Life Getaway!
I celebrated my 30th birthday with friends and family at this house and we didn’t want to leave! Lol it was very clean, I got responses to any questions or concerns right away and there was plenty of parking and space to hangout! I would definitely stay here again!