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Vacation at the Lake

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A two-story house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a garden.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with white chairs.
A hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and a staircase leading to a kitchen area.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a lake through glass doors.
A living room with a dark grey sofa, a patterned rug, and a lamp.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home accommodates 9 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features 1 separate living room and offers lake views from the balcony, deck, and patio. Families can enjoy nearby adventure activities like personal motor watercraft, skiing, and birdwatching, along with attractions such as Brighton State Recreation Area and East Crooked Lake.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Howell, MI
  • Place, West Crooked Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Legacy Center Sports Complex
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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
Number of living rooms
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 newly-renovated (in 2026) 2,200 square foot house has three bedrooms: king bed and queen futon in master bedroom, queen in room 2, a twin and a queen in room 3. 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 are 10 min away.

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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

Property # 697532vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Howell, MI

What's nearby

  • West Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 18 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Vibe Credit Union Showplace - 27 min drive - 48.2 km
  • University of Michigan - 32 min drive - 56.8 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 36 min drive - 56.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation at the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vacation at the Lake?

On-site parking is available at the 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 steps from West Crooked Lake and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Brighton State Recreation Area. Bishop Lake and East Crooked Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Peaceful area during the work week. Nice balcony view of the lake. Easy parking and direct lake access.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, huge house, perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at the Howell Lake House for a couple years now and always enjoyed ourselves. Kids & Grandkids had fun swimming and fishing off the dock. The house is plenty big enough for our entire family to all come and enjoy a good time at the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, spacious, pet free house right on the lake. Great parking available. Fairly quiet, private area. Everything you need for a relaxing getaway. We had a great time! Host was kind and helpful! Three places to sit-2 tables indoors and one outdoors. He needs to update his description a bit-it lists paddleboard and there was not one available, but there were kayaks which we enjoyed using, and life jackets. A couple minor things-bedroom door won't shut well, toilet paper holder broken, and outdoor lightbulb not working. Otherwise we had a wonderful time and I would recommend this to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was a fantastic place to stay! I had a question for the host and they replied very quickly. This is a wonderful place for kids of all ages. The younger kids played in the water and the yard was big enough to throw a frisby. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay! Lovely area to stay in! Gorgeous view on the lake. Only thing to note is one shower. The other bathroom has a bath. With 7 people tying to get ready for graduations.. one shower was tricky.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location were perfect for our family. We appreciated the gorgeous views, fully stocked kitchen, and ample parking. We hope to come back!
Beautiful lake and winter weather
Gorgeous lake views
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

This was a great choice - everything you could need is provided for. Very thoughtful host and an incredible property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House/Lake

The house is wonderful. It’s very large and very comfortable. The location is great. We had a great time and would love to stay here when the weather is warmer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House was great!

The house was super cozy, Shane was very easy to reach out to when we needed anything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Boys weekend

My 3 boys and I enjoyed our stay and loved the ice skating on the lake while the snow came down.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location To Relax

We just
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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.

Languages:

English

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