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Vacation at the Lake

Howell vacation home with kitchen

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A two-story house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a garden.
A living room with a dark grey sofa, a patterned rug, and a lamp.
A lakeside view with a dock, chairs, and a boat.
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.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92224 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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

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About the neighborhood

Howell

On lake.Stay at this Howell vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of West Crooked Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Brighton State Recreation Area. Bishop Lake and East Crooked Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • West Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 18 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Vibe Credit Union Showplace - 27 min drive - 30.0 miles
  • University of Michigan - 32 min drive - 35.3 miles
  • Michigan Stadium - 36 min drive - 35.0 miles

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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬9 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.

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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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,224 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
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.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Vacation at the Lake Howell
Vacation at the Lake Private vacation home
Vacation at the Lake Private vacation home Howell

Frequently asked questions

How close is Vacation at the Lake to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.9 mi (43-min drive) away from the Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Vacation at the Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Vacation at the Lake to the beach?

This vacation home is 13.2 mi (22-min drive) from Martindale Beach and 19.1 mi (32-min drive) from Maple Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vacation at the Lake offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Vacation at the Lake?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Vacation at the Lake?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Vacation at the Lake have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Vacation at the Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Vacation at the Lake to downtown Howell?

This vacation home is 5.8 mi away from Howell.

Vacation at the Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

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

Tori A.

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

Dana C.

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peters F.

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Shelby H.

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

Mark W.

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trent O.

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

Perfect Location To Relax

We just
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

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

Fantastic house!

Been staying at this house for the last few years and have always had a great experience. Shane our host is always very accommodating. Would highly recommend this staying at this beautiful house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kristine h.

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

Great stay and host!

We have made this our yearly family trip. It is a great spot for BBQs and get togethers. Kids love the beach area and fishing off the dock. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosy R.

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

Visiting son at university fo Canadian Thanksgiving

Very Clean comfortable home, beautiful atea on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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