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Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor!

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A single-story house with a porch, a staircase, and a fenced deck area.
Front door and kitchen with heated floor
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling light fixture, and various wall decorations including nautical-themed signs and an anchor.
Family room with lake view.
A living room with a brown sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a view of a deck and outdoor area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Whitmore Lake, MI
  • Place, The Links at Whitmore Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Stadium
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor!

Charming lakefront cottage with private beach. Located just 10 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor and 15 minutes from Brighton. We are located on Horseshoe Lake, an all sports lake with paddle board, pedal boat, rowboat and kayak included. Enjoy fishing, swimming or just relaxing in the hot tub. Sleeps 6 comfortably (although room for 8). Master bedroom has king bed. Middle room has 2 queen beds and front bedroom has queen bed. WiFi included. Cable tv in main room, master bedroom, and front bedroom. Linens included.

*while the beach is private the dock is shared with our property next door.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7594284
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Whitmore Lake

Whitmore Lake is home to this holiday home. Leslie Science & Nature Center and Ann Arbor Hands On Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Links at Whitmore Lake and Legacy Center Sports Complex. Travelling with kids? Consider Power Center for the Performing Arts, or check out an event or a game at Michigan Stadium.
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Whitmore Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • The Links at Whitmore Lake - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of Michigan - 13 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Hill Auditorium - 14 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 17 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Briarwood Mall - 20 min drive - 34.3 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 13 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hamburg Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor! located?

Located in Whitmore Lake, this family-friendly holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from The Links at Whitmore Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Leslie Science & Nature Center and Huron River. Island Lake State Recreation Area and Brighton State Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place. Another great trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot. Cozy. Caught some fish.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hot tub is nice to have. The house was cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall an amazing property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alissa A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and ambiance! The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed the space. The house was not as clean as expected (hair in the sink and some dog hair in the tub, expired food in the fridge as well as dirty shelves in the fridge, dishes were a little dusty and needed a wipe down etc). Also, the hot tub was very chlorinated (uncomfortably so). Made it hard to enjoy our time in it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2026
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. We pride ourselves on offering a clean and hospitable experience and I’m sorry that was not the case on your recent visit. My team and I are working hard to assure that doesn’t happen in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful! We only wish we could have stayed longer and had more people with us. We enjoyed our entire stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous! Would stay again. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our trip to The Big House and visiting with cousins in the area. Super quiet neighborhood, well stocked bedrooms and bathrooms, plenty of cookware/utinsels, and the hot tub and dock to fish off of were an added bonus. Looking forward to staying again for another future visit with our local family!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clarissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful lake house. Large area for family with large well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A stay for college move in at the University of Michigan. Great fishing and many recreational options for the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara W.

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

Great spot close to Ann Arbor

Great spot close to Ann Arbor. Great communication with the host and would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara M.

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

Enjoyable stay

Family enjoyed fishing.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva C.

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

Great and relaxing place

We have stayed at this property before and were not disappointed the second time. The host is very responsive and the accommodations comfortable and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heide H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the coziest lake house! Looks exactly as the pictures and was the perfect place to stay while visiting family on Whitmore Lake. Laura has quick to respond on a few questions and this little cottage was so clean and had plenty of amenities. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Beautiful get away!

Clean clean clean, lovely, comfy beds & a lovely location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Amazing weekend getaway

This place was perfect, quiet neighborhood with amazing views of lake!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kara y.

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

Dream place to stay

Always clean and has everything you need both inside and out to relax and make memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna S.

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

Always a wonderful time!

I keep coming back to this property and it’s always a wonderful time. Just a nice little getaway not too far from home with a relaxing vibe and atmosphere, I will always keep coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

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

Great spot!

Had everything we needed plus more!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna S.

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

Always Wonderful!

Been coming here for years now and it is always such a great time. One of our favorite home away from home staycations!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

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

Lakehouse getaway

Great quiet lake! Very little traffic and a friendly area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene H.

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

Girlfriend Getaway

My girlfriends and I needed what we dubbed a "cozy cabin weekend" and this rental was perfect. We read our books, cooked meals, and soaked in the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome Experience, better than we expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patricia u.

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

Perfect getaway

Great location and beautiful ambiance. Thanks again..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Love the Blue House

Great location. Significant amenities. Feels just like home plus a fabulous lake. FUN
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

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