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Whitmore Bay: Great for Visiting Family in Ann Arbor!

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, books
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    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.

Whitmore Bay: Great for Visiting Family in Ann Arbor!

WHITMORE BAY

SLEEPS: 10
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 3

* LAKEFRONT ON WHITMORE LAKE
* PRIVATE DOCK
*CAMERAS ON SITE AND A NEST DOORBELL

Whitmore Bay is a lakefront retreat on Whitmore Lake, just 20 minutes from Ann Arbor, MI. The property sleeps 10 and includes 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Amenities feature a private 30 ft. dock, available from Memorial Day to Labor Day. With easy access to major cities like Detroit and Lansing, it offers a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience for a family vacation or a peaceful getaway.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes, Central air

ATV's: Not on property

Bathrooms:
First Floor- Shower, toilet, sink
Second Floor- Tub/shower, sink, toilet
Master(second floor)- Shower, sink, toilet

Beach/Swimming: Not a traditional sandy beach but swimming from property off of dock. The immediate area by the sea wall can be unappealing to some. We recommend swimming shoes!

Bedroom Configurations:
Upstairs-
Master bedroom- King size bed with attached bathroom and TV
Second Bedroom- Queen size bed
Third Bedroom- Full bed and Twin/Twin bunkbed

Main Floor-
Fourth Bedroom- Full bed and TV

Boats: Single kayak and double kayak(Memorial Day to Labor Day)

Boat Launch: Whitmore Lake Boat Launch 6 min(2 miles)

Cable: No traditional cable but TV's are capable of streaming and have Firesticks available for use

Cell Phone Service: Most Major carriers work well

Coffee Maker: Keurig single serve- K-cups, sugar, and creamer provided

Distances:
Ann Arbor- 20 min(11.4 miles)
Detroit- 52 min(48 miles)
Lansing- 54 min(55.3 miles)
Toledo- 1 hr 4 min( 65.4 miles)
Saginaw- 1 hr 21 min (70.4 miles)

Dock: Yes, 30 ft. dock. Available seasonally between Memorial Day and Labor Day (weather permitting).

Drinking Water: Drinkable Well Water

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: No

Fire-pit: Not a traditional firepit. It is a propane fire table.

Fishing: Bass, Bluegill, Sunfish, Pike can all be caught on Whitmore Lake

Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan.

Golf:
Whitmore Lake Golf Links- 5 min(2.4 miles)
Rolling Meadows Golf Course- 12 min (6.1 miles)

Grill: Propane grill

Grocery Store:
Polly Market- 2 min (.7 miles)
Kroger- 12 min (7.5 miles)

Heat: Forced Air

Internet: Yes, 300 mbps, fast enough to work from location

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: Enough room for 4 to 5 cars or 3 cars and 1 trailer. Be aware that parking is very close to the street. Your trailer will need to be disconnected to fit in a parking space. Trailers over 30 feet long will not fit in the parking spaces. The driveway itself has an incline.

Pets: No pets allowed at this property

Privacy: There are neighbors on both sides

Space: 2 level home

Seniors: Welcome! 2 steps in and a bedroom located on lower level. Be aware that there is a decent incline down the driveway from the parking area. There are no steps from the parking area to the sidewalk.

Televisions:
Living Room- 70" Streaming TV
Master Bedroom- 55" Streaming TV
First Floor Bedroom- 55" Streaming TV

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes, Laundry soap provided

Wood: Not provided

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

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)

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

770031

About the neighborhood

Map
Whitmore Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • The Links at Whitmore Lake - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • University of Michigan - 15 min drive - 18.8 km
  • U of M Hospital - 15 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 16 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Zukey Lake Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Witch's Hat Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hamburg Coney Restaura - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitmore Bay: Great for Visiting Family in Ann Arbor! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whitmore Bay: Great for Visiting Family in Ann Arbor!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whitmore Bay: Great for Visiting Family in Ann Arbor!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whitmore Bay: Great for Visiting Family in Ann Arbor! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from The Links at Whitmore Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Huron River and Legacy Center Sports Complex. Island Lake State Recreation Area and Moose Ridge Golf Course are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Whitmore Bay: Great for Visiting Family in Ann Arbor! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mary r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house on the water
Exactly as shown. We’ll definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Charif B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
The house is clean. They had everything we needed. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice, newly remodeled home.
Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Krystin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Dave D., Lewis Center, OH, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Shon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

vanessa m., Norton Shores, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
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