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Private lakefront home 30 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor!

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A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a world map on the wall. Large sliding glass doors lead to a deck with a view of a lake.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a central island with bar stools, and a window providing natural light.
A two-story house with a large deck, a small shed, and a dock extending into a calm body of water.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large window overlooking a lake, a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious living area with a grey sofa, a fireplace, a stone accent wall, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Huron River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Pinckney, MI
  • Place, Strawberry Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Huron River
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Zukey Lake
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Lake View

1 Queen Bed

Woods View

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Private lakefront home 30 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor!

Looking for a secluded Up North getaway without the drive? A private lakefront retreat with beautiful sunsets? A nice sandy/stone beach perfect for children? Look no further! Bass Lake Manor provides all of this and more. Located next to Strawberry Lake and on Bass Lake, this home has plenty of amenities in a relaxing environment. Bass Lake is a motorized lake, but only allows pontoons due to its beautiful sandbars. We recommend water shoes while exploring sandbars (fresh water clam shells are plentiful in this healthy lake). Don't let the shallows fool you however, it is also 70ft deep and offers amazing fishing/swimming! Bring your paddle boards and kayaks, because this lake is a real treat to explore. There is another lake connected through a wooded river to discover! Also, the Huron River Chain of Lakes has an access point 4 miles away. If you are looking for a hiking or mountain biking adventure, there are two state parks located nearby that offer miles of beautiful trails. Zukey Lake's Decktop Tavern is a mile away, and there is plenty of incredible dining options in Brighton (20 minutes north) and Ann Arbor (30 minutes south). If cooking at home is more your style, there is a fully loaded kitchen at your disposal as well as a blackstone propane grill. The patio features patio furniture and a bonfire pit. Bass Lake Manor sleeps up to 9 comfortably, and the main floor is a completely open space for spending time with your family. Don't miss your chance to explore the woods and water in beautiful Lakeland Michigan, we look forward to hosting you!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Water shoes recommended
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Garage and pumphouse facing the road are off limit

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3472245vb
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

Pinckney is home to this holiday home. The Encore Theatre and The Lyon are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Leslie Science & Nature Center and Bel-Mark Lanes. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking and cycling.
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Map
Pinckney, MI

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Strawberry Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gallagher Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Huron River - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Zukey Lake - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 25 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Boomers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zukey Lake Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private lakefront home 30 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private lakefront home 30 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private lakefront home 30 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private lakefront home 30 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private lakefront home 30 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor! located?

Situated in Pinckney, this holiday home is steps away from Bass Lake and Bass Lake. Gallagher Lake and Strawberry Lake are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Location and house were fantastic.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very peaceful and private location just half an hour from Ann Arbor - we loved it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome property!

Beautiful lake, lovely house and a great host. We loved our visit here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Great place . Easy in and out, and quiet atmosphere. I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. The lake is wonderful especially the wildlife. We enjoyed the use of the kayaks…. Enjoyed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay

Really wonderful place to stay. Gorgeous house, quiet, secluded and accessible to so much nearby. Being lake front was such a unique experience. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Summer Getaway!

Very comfortable house on a nice quiet lake. My family of 4 had a wonderful time here. Could use some more kitchen supplies though!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely lake house near Ann Arbor

House was exactly as described. Check in was easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house on a lake. Owner was easy to work with.

House was terrific, well organized, clean. Everything was as described, will rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful lake house

we loved our stay at the lake house and used the kayaks and boat while visting for a family wedding. Fit our needs perfectly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

We were fortunate to spend the whole month of July at this beautiful house. The lake was great for boating, kayaking and fishing with plenty of places to anchor and swim or just float! We are looking forward to our return next year!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation house

Everything was great plenty of room for the family fishing ploes , lots of fire wood , huge kitchen , and the best part I text the host with a question and he answered with in minutes.and ps everyone in my family felt safe at the house looking forward to next year
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break get away

My husband and i went with our 4 kids, my brother in law, and his 2 kids. We hiked, played games, and enjoyed making memories together.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect lake house!

We had an amazing time at Guy's house! The house itself was set up wonderfully, with a comfortable living area, a large kitchen island and dining table where we could all gather, and a kids' room that they loved (bunk beds!).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

Our family of 4 adults and two kids, 5 and 8 loved our recent visit to Bass Lake! The lake was perfect for the kids to spend the day swimming and fishing. Shallow water was perfect for them. We enjoyed boat rides at sunset and using the floating island. House was perfect for our use. Great location for nearby hiking, mini golf and of course a visit to U of M!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet retreat with amazing views

This getaway was perfect for what we were looking for. It was very quiet & peaceful. The water was like glass most of our stay - extremely clear and calm - allowing us to enjoy the kayaks and pontoon which is like new. We also appreciated the proximity to so many trails, restaurants, & grocery stores. The host was very responsive and met us briefly upon arrival to show us around. The home was beautiful and very comfortable as well. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed Our Stay on Bass Lake

We stayed at Guy's house for a week while attending a family reunion and wedding at Strawberry Lake Lodge (only 0.4 miles away). Fun to see the sandhill cranes visit most evenings and leave in the morning. We took advantage of the short distance to Zukey Lake Tavern and the Lakelands Trail. Very quiet location and easy communication with Guy. House is very comfortable with several areas to spread out and relax and is well stocked. The decorating touches throughout the house made it an extra special stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

We had a wonderful stay!! Our family stayed here for our son’s UMich graduation. We usually stay in Ann Arbor but decided a nice lake house with our large family would be better. It was perfect! Plenty of room and love we could spend quality time together in this beautiful home on the lake. House was clean and just perfect. We brought our own fishing rods, able to fish & grill between graduation events. Communication with Guy was excellent & our stay here was better than I first imagined. Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Advertising was misleading, we experienced domestic water to be smelly, WI-FI intermittent, microwave did not work properly, window in bedroom not in wirji g order. Television in bedroom not working.The location and surrounding areas are beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful home and amazing location

We didn’t want to leave. The property owner is super nice and met us upon arrival. He is very responsive and communicative. We rented the pontoon boat for the weekend and are so happy we did. We hosted a family dinner and fully utilized the space, the kitchen, the outdoor grill and fire pits. It was absolute perfection. We have already discussed wanting to go back. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake front rental with plenty to do.

Our stay was so much fun at Guy’s lake house. We rented the pontoon as well and enjoyed cruising around the lake every day. There was a lily pad that the children absolutely loved and we also enjoyed the paddle boards and kayaks. The water was shallow enough all the way to the end of the dock that we didn’t have to worry about our young children being in it by themselves. The black stone grill made meals fun and tasty and the kitchen was great for prepping meals. The house was clean and comfy for both our families and children. Would highly recommend this property for your lake vacation on a small relaxing lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil Setting on the Lake!

Very nice place and a great setting. We were out and about quite a bit but when we were "home" we especially enjoyed sitting outside by the lake. The home is very comfortable and worked well for the 3 of us plus a couple local family members who would visit. The 3 bedrooms are all upstairs and there is only the 1 full bathroom upstairs, which somehow I didn't realize before arriving. But it was great to have the 2nd bathroom downstairs for general use of course. We all enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible place

First of all the pictures don’t even do this stunning house justice. It is so charming and beautifully decorated and yet also comfortable. Guy was very very kind and responsive. The thing I care most about rentals is cleanliness and this place was SPOTLESS. You could really tell all the thoughtfulness and hard work that went into this house. Our two kids absolutely loved the dock and playing on the back patio. It was also very conveniently located. We would absolutely stay here again and thank you Guy for allowing us to stay at such a special place!!! If you are thinking about renting this house you absolutely should!!!! 10/10 would recommend!!!! Gorgeous house and location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

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