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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Brighton

On lake.Stay at this Brighton vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of East Crooked Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Brighton State Recreation Area. Mt Brighton Ski Area and Brighton Center for Specialty Care are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • East Crooked Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Brighton State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Brighton Center for Specialty Care - 11 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 20 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 28 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tap-In’s - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Restaurant & Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh…

Welcome to The Little Crooked Cottage where a newly stylishly renovated and spacious, 1600 square foot lakeside home awaits. Enjoy lakefront living on all sports Little Crooked Lake (Officially West Crooked Lake)

Sunsets and bonfires go hand in hand at the end of a day of swimming or boating on the lake. Two large Queen sized bedrooms, second bedroom has an extra daybed with trundle, along with a flex room/office/living room that can serve as a semi private 3rd bedroom with Queen size bed.(see photos for more information).

Upstairs: Full modern kitchen with a new gas stove, dishwasher, butcherblock counter, and walkout deck. Also, living room/office, two bedrooms, and full bath. Split AC Unit with ceiling fans. Enjoy your coffee with amazing lake views on the upper deck off of the kitchen or wind down at days end with a cocktail and experience the beautiful sunset views.

Downstairs: Wet bar with full size refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, and gas fireplace with lakeside walk out and full lower deck with grill to make outside entertaining easy! The walkout basement is a great place to entertain on cooler evenings or to watch a game on the 58" TV. Expandable table (140") perfect for a scrapbooking weekend!

Explore Big and Little Crooked lakes (total 350 acres) via the navigable channel with available kayaks or your own boat launched from the public access and docked in front of TLC (The Little Crooked Cottage).

The TLC is located amongst an abundance of activities for your summer and winter enjoyment including mountain biking, paved bike paths, golf and winter activities:
- Brighton State Recreation, Bishop Lake (5 minutes) Horseback Riding
- Kensington Metro Park (golf) and Island Lake State Park (15 minutes)
- Mt Brighton Ski Hill (5 minutes)
- Huron Valley Metro Park for golf in the summer and groomed Cross Country Ski trails in the winter. (10 minutes)
- Oak Pointe Country Club ( A Club Corp Private Course) is within an easy walking distance.

Get the "Up North" feeling while enjoying the closeness to the action of Ann Arbor (25 min) Lansing (45 min), and Detroit (50 minutes) UofM Specialty Care (10 min)

We are a proud military family. Our son is a Captain in the US Army, currently stationed out of Fort Liberty. We understand the sacrifices our military families face and would like to offer a 10% discount to Veterans and Active Military and their families. VRBO does not make discounts for Veterans easy - so discount will be applied upon arrival. Please share your military ID with us and we will be honored to share the discount with you.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Pack n Play available

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.8 mi (41-min drive) away from the Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… to the beach?

This vacation home is 13.5 mi (23-min drive) from Martindale Beach and 13.8 mi (30-min drive) from Maple Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh…?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh…?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh…?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… to downtown Brighton?

This vacation home is 3.8 mi away from Brighton.