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Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton

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A covered porch with a wooden floor, a white wicker bench, and large windows.
A small house with a porch, a picnic table, and a grill area.
A dining area with a glass table, white chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A room with a blue door, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a welcome sign.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small attached garage, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Brighton, MI
  • Place, Fonda Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Lake State Recreation Area
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Brighton

Brighton is home to this holiday home. Michigan War Dog Memorial and Parshallville Cider Mill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mt Brighton Ski Area and Legacy Center Sports Complex.
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Brighton, MI

What's nearby

  • Fonda Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Island Lake State Recreation Area - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Island Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area - 9 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 20 min drive
  • Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brighton Coffeehouse And Theater - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Zen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton on 7 Mar 2027 start from AU$993, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton located?

Situated in Brighton, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fonda Lake and Island Lake State Recreation Area. Island Lake and Huron River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 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

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and Gary was a great host. House was very cozy. Check in process was very easy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great peaceful lake house across the street from lake Fonda just a 30 second walk to the water Rustic backyard with a little pond and lights and a wonderful backyard. Good place !
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
The house was nice and we enjoyed our stay. Our check in was rough. We were given the wrong key code and didn’t get help for an hour. Communication after that was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 14 Oct 2026
Thank you for the review. It was unfortunate that the lock malfunctioned. There was an update that we downloaded but then the lock needed a full reset which needed to be done physically, and I was working a 24 hour fire shift and was not able to do it. I'm happy the rest of the stay was great.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet and peaceful. Host was responsive and accommodating. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed at Garys rental one month while visiting family and friends. Met all of our needs. Access was easy. Gary was awesome, taking care of anything that came up. We hope to stay there again without question!
Stayed 32 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a quiet, cozy getaway, this is your place! Host was very friendly and communicative, property is as advertised and the lake neighborhood is beautiful! Not sure what year the house was built, but it reminded me of my trips to my great grandparents home with the wood floors. It has been maintained nicely. We will definitely stay again when we come back up. There are also so many cool spots to eat in Brighton and just a 30 minute drive into Milford where the downtown area is so beautiful as well! Great small towns all around!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great & in the perfect area for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice for a couple days stopover

The cottage was very clean inside and adequate for a few days stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quaint little cottage across from lake

Nice little property to stay a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Stay

We enjoyed our stay and this house had all the basics needed. The yard is large and my dogs had space to stroll. Brighton is a lovely town and plenty of restaurants and shopping. The grocery stores are less than 3 miles!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location! Location! Location!Beautiful quiet little neighborhood on Fonda Lake. Beautiful sunrises over the lake, spacious property with a firepit for lake life evenings. Gary is an amazing host. Very responsive, brought us firewood, and allowed access us to his private dock.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for peta

Perfect for pets
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little lake house in Brighton

We stayed here when we visited for a family wedding. Since we had family in Brighton, we wanted to be close. We also wanted to have something to do in our free time and this was the perfect spot because we had lake access. The host offered boats but we brought our own paddle boards and the kids went out almost every day. The lake is nice and clean and the hosts are friendly and available if needed. If you are into lake life and want to be in Brighton, I highly recommend this place. We also brought our dog and didn't have any problem with that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disappointed

Cute bungalow, bedrooms were great, kitchen was bad, dirty. We couldn't stay. The kitchen was the reason why we didn't book a hotel. The host was understanding. We received a refund.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We stayed at the property for my father‘s celebration of life ceremony. The place was not clean, including the silverware and cups. The home is completely outdated and rundown. The furniture is a disaster. To make matters worse, a man worked on the property the entire time we were there and scared my mother by being by her window at night. We purchased our own silverware, cups, bakeware, drying mat, cutlery and drinking water due to the unsanitary nature of the place. We made it a point to stay away from the home as much as possible during our stay. It was a horrible disappointment for such an important occasion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2025
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