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Love The 8 Lakes Life!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16266 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • 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.

Love The 8 Lakes Life!

Your cozy waterfront vacation awaits at 8 Lakes Lodge! Set on beautiful Baseline Lake, you'll have access to the entire Portage Chain of Lakes from this 7 bedroom waterfront octagon home. Everyone will sleep comfortably in 7 private bedrooms, which are themed after each of the lakes on the chain. Sleeps 16. Enjoy over an acre for all of your outdoor activities! Included: dock, kayaks, paddle boards, paddle boat, lawn games, bonfire pit, outdoor seating, charcoal grill, beach & more!

Property manager

Dominic Nelson

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2866 sq ft (266 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Love The 8 Lakes Life Pinckney
Love The 8 Lakes Life! Pinckney
Love The 8 Lakes Life! Private vacation home
Love The 8 Lakes Life! Private vacation home Pinckney

About the neighborhood

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Pinckney, MI

What's nearby

  • Whispering Pines - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area - 22 min drive - 18.3 km
  • University of Michigan - 31 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 31 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 29 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zukey Lake Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hamburg Coney Restaura - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Frosty's Icecreamery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Love The 8 Lakes Life! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Love The 8 Lakes Life!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Love The 8 Lakes Life!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Love The 8 Lakes Life! located?

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

Love The 8 Lakes Life! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway with friends
Plenty of bedrooms. Beautiful lake with kayaks provided. Spacious living area. Very attentive owners who solved our minor problem immediately. It was an excellent weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Family gathering of 9. Very pleasurable, comfortable stay. We all enjoyed the place and the surroundings tremendously. Cabinetry could use updating although it was all functional. Host (Dominic) was very prompt and helpful with the very few things we needed to contact him about (e.g resupplying charcoal and lighter fluid, etc).
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H., Indianapolis, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed our stay!
My family of 16 stayed here for a week and really enjoyed it! The property had great amenities with yard games, kayaks and SUP boards. The bedrooms were all spacious. The office had a pull out couch that was very comfortable and convenient as a bedroom. The hosts were very responsive and super helpful with any questions. They left a binder with a ton of local information on restaurants, grocery stores and things to do. We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

bethb b.

Not what we expected
The property was not what we expected or hoped for considering the price. Most of the bedrooms barely had a place to put clothes away. It seemed dilapidated and cheaply furnished, and many things were broken and barely patched including the only dining table, cabinets in the kitchen, fireplace, etc. One of the bathrooms was so small it barely fit an adult and the sink was 6 inches wide and 12 inches long… no exaggeration. Even for the four of us who stayed there the bathroom situation was pretty bleak… it would have been awful for 14 people as the house supposedly sleeps. The last night the venting system in our bedroom was so loud I actually had to move into a different room, and the neighbors certainly were not following the quiet hours restrictions. Finally we never received check in instructions from our host until we sent a message at 10:30pm the first night of our stay. Definitely underwhelming for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving 2023
The house fit our family perfectly. My two sisters and I, and our families stayed there comfortably (12 adults and two infants).There was plenty of sitting and game playing area and the kitchen was well equipped. The setting was gorgeous, sunrises and sunsets were spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

OC O., Denver, Colorado

Disliked: Cleanliness
Supremely UN-PREMIUM!
The house was dilapidated and dirty! A kitchen cupboard was falling off its hinges, and there was here on the tile of the bathtub wall, another bathroom lacked a toilet paper roll holder, there weren’t enough dishes and silverware for a house that has room for 16 people. The refrigerators were dirty. The dock on the lake was so covered with bird poop, it was unusable. The wells of the paddleboat overflowed with water and debris who is no way to get rid of it. I have photos that document the state of disrepair. There were not full sets of towels… Only a bath towel for each guest. Numerous lights on the main floor and in bedrooms didn’t work. The “ premium hosts” he dismissed my complaints and concerns as “frivolous.” The host also said that they had personally inspected the property before our arrival, which makes this experience all the more shocking. They were unwilling to discount the stay and the only offer they made was for a gift certificate to a local tavern, which is hardly acceptable nor is it useful when infants are part of the family reunion. I would strongly urge visitors visitors to the chain of lakes look elsewhere because this property was wholly unacceptable: dirty, rundown, in disrepair. I wish this review offered me the option to attach photos to document my experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot on the lake!
Had an awesome time and experience here. Dominic was very accommodating and the house was perfect location on the lake. The lake was beautiful -- we used the kayaks, paddleboards, and mini paddle boat every day (all were provided by the owner). Would absolutely stay here again, the backyard and view of the beautiful lake made everything worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad G., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We had an amazing stay in this cottage. Our group of 10 had plenty of space within all the bedrooms, and the common areas accommodated us all very well. The kitchen was well-stocked and well-used by our group. It was great to have all the outdoor games and water equipment, as well as a fair amount of provided board games. The only thing lacking was some better light in the living space... a floor lamp or two would have been great. This is a great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time at the lake
All 11 of us enjoyed the week! A lovely lake, a nice house and good weather!! Can’t beat that!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tom n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect set up
The property was perfect for my family of 15. Plenty of room and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home for a Weekend Getaway
We truly enjoyed our stay this past weekend at Love the 8 Lakes Life! The house was extremely clean and had everything we needed to be comfortable. There were a bunch of yard games, kayaks, and board games for our group to enjoy. I would highly recommend this stay for large families or groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Vaca
We had a very relaxed “Bachelorette party” for my soon to be sister-in-law and everything about this house was perfect! The layout of the house is open, spacious, and so cute. Everything was very clean as well. Check in was a breeze as was check out. The owners were quick to reply and wonderful to work with! The only slight downside to this home is lack of parking since we had 16 girls attend but we requested everyone to carpool or be dropped off and that worked well! I think the only “complaint” some of the girls had was they had someone mowing the lawn Saturday morning but personally I was fine with it as maintenance on the property has to be done and it was during our breakfast so we were all Inside anyways! I received so many compliments on this house from the girls that stayed. I’d absolutely recommend this home to anyone! We had a wonderful weekend and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a great stay at the lodge. The home has plenty of bedrooms and beds to accommodate a group. The lake is really great, there is a marina to rent boats from locally which worked out very nicely. We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Football Trip
We enjoyed our stay at this house. Beautiful views of the lake from the house. Seven bedrooms worked out great for our crew. The owner was quick to respond and very helpfull.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
above and beyond
Our hosts went above and beyond to make us feel at home, even loaning us their personal grill when we needed more grill space. Very pleasant to deal with. The place is better then the pictures can tell. Will highly recommend .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

beth b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get a way
Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Ski Weekend
Our family had a wonderful long weekend near Mt Brighton. The house was perfect with an amazing view. Loved all the windows and the open great room made it the ideal place for family meals and games. Our hosts were so welcoming and quickly answered any questions. We plan to come back in the future during the summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J., Washington D.C., U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our 8 Lakes Family Thanksgiving
We just wrapped up a 4-night stay at the wonderful 8-Lakes Lodge near Pinckney, Michigan, and it was a peaceful, private, beautifully situated vacation home directly by Baseline Lake! It is not fancy or complicated, but rather simple, stylish, convenient, clean and relaxing. Just what we were hoping for. And it’s an easy drive from Ann Arbor, Detroit, and the DTW airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

john t.

Liked: Cleanliness
game day base
perfect for meeting up with my adult sons for a Michigan football game. plenty of space to hang out in the living room or by the lake and enjoy the firepit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021