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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92224 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Howell, MI
  • East Crooked Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Brighton Center for Specialty Care
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Howell

On lake.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Brighton State Recreation Area and 6 miles (10 km) of East Crooked Lake with a stay here. Mt Brighton Ski Area and Brighton Center for Specialty Care are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • East Crooked Lake - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Brighton Center for Specialty Care - 13 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Tanger Outlets Howell - 15 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 20 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nick's Log Cabin Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 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 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.

Property manager

Shane Gadbaw

Languages

English

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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

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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.

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Peters F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spring Weekend

Very fun and relaxing weekend with college roommates at the beautiful lake. Beds were comfortable, rooms were spacious, kitchen had everything needed. And we got to watch WMU win National Championship! Go Broncos! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl’s Weekend

Everything was great. The house was perfect for a girl’s weekend, plenty of space. The location was fantastic. The views around the house looking out toward the lake were stunning, especially in the morning and evenings when the sandhill cranes were out in the back yard. Even though the weather was cold and the lake was frozen, there was plenty to do. We will definitely consider rebooking in the summertime. Overall, we had a great time and the house worked perfectly for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Shelby H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and a accomodating

Although we were there to work, we did not make use of the lake, though we did sit outside. Our host was very understanding about our need to work and was generous in refunding some of the fee when the work crew he had was fairly disruptive. Rooms were comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

One of the best VRBOs we have stayed at.

We stayed at the Vacation at the Lake home for 8 days. It was a wonderful. The neighborhood is great. The home is just a few minutes from shopping, and is right between Brighton and Howell, two of the nicest towns in Michigan. The beds were comfortable. The home was very clean. It is perfectly laid out so that you can have wonderful family dinners and game nights. The lake views are beautiful. The host is great, and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R., Oak Island, NC (USA)

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

La Tasha E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls retreat

Everything was fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Rosy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting son at university fo Canadian Thanksgiving

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

8/10 Good

Keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Specious and enjoyed the wildlife at the lake. House has many little things that could be improved though.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location To Relax

We just
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Michigan game

We came in on Friday afternoon. The stay was nice the property was clean. Went to Michigan game on Saturday. Came back to house and chilled. I think the only thing house really needs is a second shower in it. Other than that enjoyed the property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous days on the lake

This house met all our needs - and exceeded them in most cases. We spent hours out in the kayaks exploring this wonderful lake. The house has a ton of space. The grounds are meticulously cared for. The neighborhood is delightful. It was a great few days of vacation. And our chat with the owner was a delight. We will look for an opportunity to return. Thank you for a great few days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marla G., Clarence Center, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Love lake life!

Kids loved little beach and fishing off the dock with great success. Privacy was great. Loved the kayaks, lawn chairs and fire pit. Some things were outdated or needed repair, but owner was responsive to suggestions. Strong WiFi and xfinity tv made our evenings fun! Supplying towels, linens and washer/dryer were appreciated. We’d come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Billie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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