Love The 8 Lakes Life!

8 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16266 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Beach view

Explore the area

Pinckney, MI

Whispering Pines10 min drive
Legacy Center Sports Complex17 min drive
University of Michigan31 min drive
Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Base Line

1 Queen Bed

Gallagher

1 Queen Bed

Little Portage

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Level Queen Pull Out Sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

Portage

1 Queen Bed

Strawberry

1 Queen Bed

Whitewood

1 Queen Bed

Zukey

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Main Level

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Tamarack

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Zukey Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Beach view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Pinckney

Located in Pinckney, this holiday home is on the beach. The Encore Theatre and Purple Rose Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whispering Pines and Timber Trace Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Bel-Mark Lanes and Leslie Science & Nature Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

Pinckney, MI

What's nearby

Whispering Pines - 10 min drive
Pinckney State Recreation Area - 13 min drive
Legacy Center Sports Complex - 17 min drive
University of Michigan - 31 min drive
University of Michigan Stadium - 31 min drive

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
Dairy Queen - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Pinckney Diner - 10 min drive
Little Caesars Pizza - 8 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!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Love The 8 Lakes Life! located?

This Pinckney holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Huron River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Whispering Pines and Hudson Mills Metropark. Pinckney State Recreation Area and Brighton State Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

26 Nov 2023

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

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

7 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

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.

5 Sept 2023

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

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

1 Aug 2023

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

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.

31 July 2023

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Dominic Nelson

Hi! Our family has a waterfront home on the Portage Chain of Lakes and we love to spend time there all year long! We are Realtors in the Ann Arbor area. We can't wait to share all that Pinckney and the Portage Chain of Lakes has to offer with you!

Why they chose this property

8 Lakes Lodge makes the perfect waterfront getaway for your family vacation, girls/guys weekend, ski weekend, family reunion, yoga retreat, corporate retreat and more!

Enjoy a full acre for all of your outdoor activities and added serenity, with plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the show-stopping views. Adirondack chairs and vintage ski benches flank the bonfire pit. The sandy beach has a gradual decline and is perfect for beginning swimmers. Pull your boat right up to your private dock! Plenty of fun can be found on the paddle boards, kayaks, paddle boat, and tire swing. Lawn games like badminton, ladder golf, and corn hole will be fun for everyone in your group. Enjoy the grill, wrap around porch, several seating areas, and swing set as well!

What makes this property unique

Welcome to 8 Lakes Lodge!

This uniquely shaped octagonal house sleeps 16 people comfortably in 7 private bedrooms with lots of room to relax. Each of six bedrooms has one queen bed and the seventh bedroom has bunkbeds. Each bedroom is named for one of the eight lakes on the Portage Chain of Lakes and uniquely decorated to highlight that lake.

The kitchen is spacious and has new stainless appliances and everything you need to cook meals including a coffee bar, crock pot, and all utensils. The dining room has seating for everyone in your party at the farm style table with panoramic views of the lake.

Enjoy a movie night on the 65 inch tv with cable. There is a separate office area with a desk and view of the water. Super high speed internet for all of your needs.

The family room has a pull out queen sofa bed (available upon request), game table and chairs, and loads of games, puzzles, and books.

165 feet of frontage insures a private spot reserved for your family and friends. This is the perfect spot for a family vacation, ski weekend, girls or guys trip, out of town guests, UofM football game weekends, or just a lakefront getaway close to home.

Come and stay at 8 Lakes Lodge today!