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Winter Retreat on Portage Lake
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 4 148.6 sq m
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Explore the area
Pinckney, MI
- Whispering Pines8 min drive
- Pinckney State Recreation Area9 min drive
- University of Michigan31 min drive
- Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Master
1 King Bed
Second bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Main & Second Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Winter Retreat on Portage Lake
Adorable bungalow on Portage Lake, just 17 miles to the University of Michigan’s ‘Big House’ Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mi.. Portage Lake is on the Huron River Chain of 7 lakes. Great getaway for 4 and offers all the comforts of home. Situated on the west side of the lake, you can enjoy a beautiful sun rise, peaceful and relaxing, yet close enough to Ann Arbor, Dexter and Chelsea to take advantage of great food and entertainment. A must see in the fall, Dexter Cider Mill! Party store and grocery just 6 minutes away. We also have 120 ft of dock available (seasonal only) for enjoy sun bathing by the water, watching nature & all the local boaters. Bring your Kayak’s and take in the lake up close and personal. (No boat available)
If your interested in a Winter Retreat, we offer a flexible Monthly Contract that can be customized to fit your schedule. (CONTACT OWNER FOR-Special pricing for discounted monthly and long term rentals.). The area supports many winter sports and activities to keep you busy and engaged during the winter. Mt. Brighton is only 25 minutes away for skiing adventures. Many neighbors cross country ski in the area or on the lake. Ice fishing is very popular here and the bluegill are numerous.
Free WiFi, cable and two flat screen Tv’s. Full size kitchen, over sized gas stove, double oven, 4-door refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, Weber gas grill and unlimited Reverse Osmosis water for the best tasting water of your life. Your morning coffee or tea will amaze you. We supply a Keurig coffee maker, toaster & blender, together with everything else you will need to make breakfast or a big dinner. The home has Central Air/Heat and plenty of hot water. The Master bedroom has a king-size bed and private bathroom with double sinks and walk in shower. Second bedroom has a Queen size pull out sofa bed that has an adjustable firmness setting. Not your ordinary lumpy sofa bed, so much more. Second bedroom also has direct access to a private bathroom or shared with common area, (your choice) with a single sink and walk-in shower. All towels and linens supplied. Four people can be very comfortable in our lakeside home on Portage Lake. See you soon!
If your interested in a Winter Retreat, we offer a flexible Monthly Contract that can be customized to fit your schedule. (CONTACT OWNER FOR-Special pricing for discounted monthly and long term rentals.). The area supports many winter sports and activities to keep you busy and engaged during the winter. Mt. Brighton is only 25 minutes away for skiing adventures. Many neighbors cross country ski in the area or on the lake. Ice fishing is very popular here and the bluegill are numerous.
Free WiFi, cable and two flat screen Tv’s. Full size kitchen, over sized gas stove, double oven, 4-door refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, Weber gas grill and unlimited Reverse Osmosis water for the best tasting water of your life. Your morning coffee or tea will amaze you. We supply a Keurig coffee maker, toaster & blender, together with everything else you will need to make breakfast or a big dinner. The home has Central Air/Heat and plenty of hot water. The Master bedroom has a king-size bed and private bathroom with double sinks and walk in shower. Second bedroom has a Queen size pull out sofa bed that has an adjustable firmness setting. Not your ordinary lumpy sofa bed, so much more. Second bedroom also has direct access to a private bathroom or shared with common area, (your choice) with a single sink and walk-in shower. All towels and linens supplied. Four people can be very comfortable in our lakeside home on Portage Lake. See you soon!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Pinckney
Located in Pinckney, this holiday home is 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.
Pinckney, MI
What's nearby
- Whispering Pines - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
- Pinckney State Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
- Legacy Center Sports Complex - 25 min drive - 24.9 km
- University of Michigan - 31 min drive - 35.8 km
- Michigan Stadium - 33 min drive - 35.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Zukey Lake Tavern - 14 min drive
- Frosty's Icecreamery - 11 min drive
- Ore Creek Craft Cidar - 6 min drive
- Taco Bell - 7 min drive
- Hamburg Coney Restaurant - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Penny Hotzel

Property has been in the family since early 1900’s. In 2010, the old cottage was replaced with a quaint upscale 1600 sq ft home just 15 feet away from most popular all sports lake called Portage Lake.
Why they chose this property
Portage lake is on the Huron River chain of lakes sporting Portage as the biggest with many activities available.
Languages:
English
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