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Vacation at the Lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Terrace/patio
Beach
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9206.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mt Brighton Ski Area
  • Place, Brighton Center for Specialty Care
  • Place, Legacy Center Sports Complex
  • Airport, Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

2 Queen Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vacation at the Lake

You don't need to go up north for an amazing lakefront vacation experience. This 2,200 sft guest house has three bedrooms: king in master, queen in room 2, a twin and queen in room 3 and a queen size futon in the living room. Make memories with your family or friends with 80 feet of lakefront, a sanded beach and swimming area, fishing dock, free use of four kayaks and a bonfire pit. Downtown Brighton & Howell restaurants 10 min away.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please do not lock the door. Leave the key in the bowl by the front door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

Howell

Located in Howell, this holiday home is on a lake. Mt Brighton Ski Area and Howell's MainStreet Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Brighton State Recreation Area and Island Lake State Recreation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Howell, MI

What's nearby

  • East Crooked Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Brighton State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Brighton Center for Specialty Care - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 16 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 30 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tap-In’s - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Restaurant & Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation at the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacation at the Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation at the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation at the Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Brighton State Recreation Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of East Crooked Lake and Mt Brighton Ski Area. Brighton Center for Specialty Care and Howell's MainStreet Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 127 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kristine h.

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

Glad to be back

We missed last year due to a wedding. Happy to have spent this year here and have scheduled our next year trip!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

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

Girls weekend

Second time staying, perfect location for a quick girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Felt right at home

This place was even better than we'd anticipated, lots of space, plenty of linens and towels, very clean.It was a perfect location for everything we wanted to do and we are definitely planning to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Wonderful Stay

Besides the great weather for snowboarding, the home and space were immaculate. There was ample space for the 7 of us and the views of the lake were quite a highlight when waking up!! Will definitely be looking to stay here again when back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

Lake vacation

Nice area and yard to the beach. Lots of room . Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tawana W.

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

Great stay

Great area, home was nice and clean. Host responded in timely manner when I had questions. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
I want to give a more balanced review than what others submitted. The location is beautiful! Gorgeous homes around crooked lake and kayaking was great. 4 kayaks provided! Other reviews said it was clean which it was but should also be noted that it is very dated, needs updating, and some repairs. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are broken, upstairs sink basin is cracked, no curtain in one bedroom-we used a towel, other bedroom curtain wouldn’t work to close. Some food left in cabinets were open. Worn wall to wall carpet with multiple warn throw rugs over the wall to wall carpet. Water has a sulfur smell and you might want to bring bottled waters. Beds were comfortable though. Nice shower. Now for some people the outdated conditions of the house are fine because of the incredible location on the water and its close proximity to town which had great restaurants. It just should be part of the review so potential renters can make an informed decision.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen C.

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

Girls' Weekend

Great house. Great location. We had a blast. The only suggestion is to fix the knob in the downstairs bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

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

Perfect

Location was perfect and kids had a great time on the kayaks and playing in the lake! Lots of room on the patio where we had a big family dinner!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Great Team Retreat Spot

We had our 6 member team utilize the space during a retreat week. Great location and view of the lake. Lovely home. Plenty of space for meetings.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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

Sister Trip

This house was perfect. The dining room and living room fit us all comfortably and there were plenty of Beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Loretta E.

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

Relaxing getaway

We loved having the bedrooms on the 2nd floor. Compared to most rental houses, there was plenty of seating available in the living area and we had the best morning coffee out on the patio facing the lake. The beds were comfortable and the lake was surprisingly quiet. Although this was near the end of September, so mid summer might be a different story. The kids loved the kayaks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location, with close by access to all amenities.

Interior property is tired. Needs updating. Water had a very pronounced odor.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Beautiful Lakeside Property!

Taking a mini vacation away from teaching and this home foot the bill to the T!! A table to eat and another to puzzle and play cards. Quiet quaint had everything we needed for eating in. WiFi was perfect even though a snowstorm. Loved it so much our group is considering coming back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou O.

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

Large, comfortable house

The house was much larger than we had expected - the master bedroom in particular is huge! We ended up being in the house much more than we had planned since our family who lives locally that we were visiting got COVID. It was great having such a large house to accommodate us since we spent most of our time there. I will definitely check for availability for future stays.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

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

Family Getaway Cut Short

Through no one's fault, our family getaway was cut short. The night we arrived there were crazy storms and tornadoes in the area. The house lost power and since the house is on well water, without power to the pump there was no water. We had to flush the toilets with lake water. We used sand toy buckets to haul water from the lake each time. With little kids and one disabled person, we were not able to stay in these conditions. Shane was AMAZING and kept in contact with us. He offered us a refund, which he did not have to do, but he was kind enough to do so. WE GREATLY APPRECIATED IT.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Billie S.

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

Only room for small pontoon or fishing boat.

View is beautiful and description is pretty accurate. Home is dated with paint chips, floors that creek, and old furnishings... However, if you're going to relax and enjoy family time none of those things really matter. Owner was very responsive. The only really big thing for us was I asked the owner prior to booking if our boat would work at his dock (21ft Bayliner Deck boat) to which he said yes. I booked it and we towed our boat all the way there at 9 mpg to find out that it wouldn't. The public launch isn't even on this lake nor would a medium size boat work on the dirt launch. The owner did volunteer to give me back part of my payment if I left by 4pm. Considering our children had traveled there and dinner was going, leaving wasn't an option. His verbal apology didn't sound sincere to any of us, but I guess he made the sale he wanted. A very small refund for the misinformation he provided would have made us feel better about the situation. All in all, we made the best out of the situation as the boat sat parked all weekend. Towels, dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher tablets, paper towels, dishes all provided which was appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl-Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we had a family wedding in town and this was the perfect place for us to stay. Enjoy a fire by the lake on Saturday evening and it was very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice lakefront property. Very near shopping without being too close. The perfect distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is even better than the pictures make it look! It is so spacious and plenty of space to hang out inside and out! Really neat to have the lake and kayaks. Was a lot of fun will stay again:)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on West Crooked. Spacious house with plenty of room for our group. We enjoyed the lake and fire pit. Easy communication with owner and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Great Family Fun

The lake house was big and roomy for my whole family to stay and enjoy time together. The sandy beach area was great for swimming and a nice dock for fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place that has lots of room. Stayed with 3 of my friends from college. This place was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

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

Beautiful Waterfront Property

Beautiful place to stay amazing view of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa P.

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

Excellent!

Wow! This was so nice on the lake! Very large 2 story home we had everything we needed! The neighborhood was so nice and beds were good bathrooms were large an dining room table was great for games!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Shane Gadbaw

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My name is Shane and I live on the lake with my wife and 3 kids. The rental is our guest house that we rent by the night, weekend, week or month. We live in the house next door year round.

Why they chose this property

You will fall in love with Crooked Lake which has the right balance of a natural setting and lake fun for the family. Your kids will spend most of the vacation on the beach, swimming, fishing, catching frogs or watching blue herons and hawks. Golfers will find several great courses nearby. Downtown Brighton with over 30 restaurants and great shopping is less than 10 minutes away.

What makes this property unique

The sunsets and sunrises will make your day and night.

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