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Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Pinckney

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A view from a balcony with a railing, overlooking a calm body of water, docked boats, and a distant shoreline with trees and buildings.
A two-story house with a dark exterior, white railings, and a front porch.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a marble island, and blue bar stools.
A modern living room with a dark grey sectional sofa, red and white striped pillows, and a wooden coffee table.
A bedroom with a dark wooden bed, a ceiling fan, and a window with sheer curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Pinckney, MI
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Huron River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Baseline Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pinckney

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of this Pinckney vacation home, you'll find Portage Lake and Huron River. Also, Baseline Lake is within half a mile (1 km) and Hudson Mills Metropark is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Huron River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Baseline Lake - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Michigan - 25 min drive - 23.4 miles
  • Michigan Stadium - 26 min drive - 21.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 23 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zukey Lake Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hell Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬11 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.

Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends

Enjoy Portage Lake and all the Huron River Chain of Lakes has to offer in this beautiful new home.

In the summer enjoy swimming right off the shore from our small private beach or right off the dock into the sandy shallow bay that extends out 50 yards from the shore. Perfect for kids to safely enjoy swimming in the lake. Floats, water toys, and sand toys are yours to enjoy. Launch your boat at the DNR boat launch just down the road. Enjoy exploring the chain of 7 lakes with great swimming, sandbars, and fishing.

Great for 1-2 families or a group of friends to enjoy a summer week having fun in the sun

Convenient location with Riverside pizza, Ore Creek Brewery, Nauti MI Ice Cream Shop / Canoe Rental, and a small grocery/liquor store right across the street from the house.

Just 15 minutes from Downtown Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan. Just 7 minutes to wonderful Downtown Dexter.

In the colder months its an ice fishermans paradise. Walk right out from the dock onto the ice and set up your shanty as far out on the lake as you can go and have the comfort of a warm house to thaw out in.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking is allowed inside or outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please be sure to place towels downstairs by the bar.
The cleaning company charges by the hour, so the cleaner you leave the place, the better chance you have of avoiding any extra charges. We really appreciate your help!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Maximum Parking of 3 cars on gravel only. Please do not park on the grass.
No more than 8 total people allowed on property at any time. Failure to comply will result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of security deposit.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Two little boys-toys, packnplay and sand toys

Events

No events allowed
No outside guests

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed inside or outside

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
Note from host: No outside guests
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No outside guests For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Belle Vie Portage Lake Great Families or Groups Friends House
Belle Vie Portage Lake Great Families or Groups Friends Pinckney
Belle Vie Portage Lake Great Families or Groups Friends
Belle Vie Portage Lake Great Families or Groups Friends House
Belle Vie Portage Lake Great Families or Groups Friends Pinckney
Belle Vie Portage Lake Great Families or Groups Friends House
Belle Vie Portage Lake Great Families or Groups Friends Pinckney
Belle Vie Portage Lake Great Families or Groups Friends

Frequently asked questions

How close is Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends to the airport?

This vacation home is 19.4 mi (27-min drive) away from the Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends to downtown Pinckney?

This vacation home is 3.3 mi away from Pinckney.

Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent rental
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

This place was beautiful with a great location on the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time!! The house was perfect for our family, clean, well stocked, lake was so fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dan was a very friendly and welcoming host.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic rental!

A really great and well-equipped place on the lake with awesome service/communication with hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely lovely. Comfortable and cozy - even in snow and cold winter temps.

Great space, very clean, we look forward to returning in warm weather to enjoy the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake getaway

The property and house were beautiful; the kitchen was easy, and we greatly enjoyed the coffee, pizza and cider house just across the street! Thanks for a fun stay, Carrie
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Thanksgiving

The house is decorated adorably, very peaceful setting and the host Amanda couldn't have been any nicer with suggestions on where to eat on Thanksgiving night plus things to do around the neighborhood. We had an amazing stay. I highly recommend this property for anybody who wants to enjoy the view of a Lake and time with friends or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Michigan football game

We had a wonderful stay in this house. The decor was beautiful and the house was very clean. It working perfect for our family of 5 and the location was great for heading to the game by day and spending time looking at the water by evening. We will likely stay here again when we come up for a game. Highly recomend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay on Portage lake

Check in was easy. The house has every amenity you could want. Well stocked kitchen, great bath towels, plenty of beach towels, and blankets. So thoughtfully designed and plenty of space! The PM was easy to reach and very responsive. Walking distance to local spots. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Bike Oasis

Couple buddies and I headed up to Michigan to do some mountain biking and take in Fall foliage. This place was perfect for us. We’ll be back! Thx Amanda!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long term stay

Perfect. You can’t ask for more. So many amenities to hard to list. Owners we’re perfect House was so perfect we did not want to leave.
Stayed 45 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Cottage on the Lake

My husband, three adult daughters and I stayed in this adorable cottage while in town for my brother’s funeral. Although the occasion was grim, the cottage was a wonderful place to go back to after the Celebration of Life and mass. The cozy living room was perfect for spending the evening together in. We would definitely stay here again, especially during warmer weather when we could enjoy the balcony and deck. Thank you Margaret for being such a wonderful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just awesome!!!

This is the best VRBO we have stayed at. Amanda (the owner) had everything you would ever need for your stay. We loved the 3 full bathrooms and the decor was adorable. Beautiful lake view and enjoyed the busy lake and the sandy beach for my grandson. Location was perfect with only 10 mins from Dexter & Pinckney with great restaurants. The patio area with grill and patio furniture was a big hit. We loved the visit by the deer that came into the yard each night. I highly recommend this place, worth ever penny. Can’t say enough about it. Thank you Amanda for an enjoyable 2 weeks.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lakeside cottage was perfect! The host is very responsive and was a joy to do business with. The cottage itself was absolutely darling! It had everything we needed for our visit from Texas to Michigan. We traveled with our “older” parents (78 yr old) and the home was very easy for them to get around. First floor bedroom had a very comfortable Queen bed and full bathroom that worked perfectly for them. Two bedrooms upstairs had comfortable beds and two additional bathrooms for my husband and myself and my brother. Cottage had everything we needed to cook with and all the amenities of home. It was also centrally located to all of the family we came to visit. Access to the property was easy. Even for my father that uses walking sticks to get around. Just two small steps up to the front door. The neighborhood was peaceful. Great pizza place and coffee shop across the street was easy to walk to. Truly a home away from home experience. Will definitely stay again when we visit the area.
Back porch
The view was so relaxing even on a cloudy day
Small walk from the car to front door. Easy to navigate
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great retreat

We all loved our stay at this beautiful, cozy retreat. The place was very clean and communication with Margaret was great. Our group included our two grown sons and a daughter-in-law and it was really nice that there were not only three bedrooms, but three bathrooms as well. Everything was very nicely done! We used the kayaks and the paddle boat--a fun way to explore the lake. The surrounding area and drive to this home was so pretty and wooded, and helped us to relax even before arriving. It was less than 30 minutes to Ann Arbor on back roads--we loved not having to get back on the highway, but it is an option if you'd prefer. We appreciated having the shops across the street--each one filling a niche with one being very convenient for forgotten items, another a great source for ice cream and lots of cute and creative, fun items and another a convenient source for good pizza (and a great Caesar salad!) An afternoon spent in nearby Dexter was a fun time of exploring, with shop owners being so friendly and welcoming. We loved everything about our stay and hated to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage on the lake

Nice place to stay with a small group. Beds were comfy, the double bunk upstairs rattled if you moved at all, and 2 of 3 bedrooms have nowhere to put your suitcases/stuff. Cute place on a beautiful lake with a great view! Not much seating inside... no table to eat at as a group- metal stools at sink and behind couch were ok...but pretty uncomfortable. Main floor bathroom needed a good cleaning, especially shower. Pretty well stocked kitchen which was nice, and hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lake house that has been beautifully updated

If you are looking for a perfect Michigan lake house, look no further. This lake house has been beautifully update and has the most amazing views right on Lake Portage. The home is perfectly laid out to give plenty of space for 4 adults and 2 teenagers. The deck overlooking the lake is a wonderful place to have your coffee in the morning and take in the quiet surrounding. The beds were comfortable and 3 showers were perfect for us. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Loved every aspect of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely lake house

The house is just as cute as it is in the photos! Nicely decorated and very clean. Not one complaint! Seriously not one! Lovely view of the lake and the sunset, plenty of outdoor furniture to enjoy relaxing outdoors. The lake has a sandy bottom, so wading out into enjoy the water was very pleasant. Very quiet neighborhood. My 83 year old mom uses a walker and had very little trouble as there are very few stairs getting into the house and out onto the deck. First floor full bath was perfect. All of the bedrooms were comfortable with plenty of fluffy pillows! The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you need to cook and serve a meal. The three full baths were perfect for all of us to get ready at the same time to attend a wedding we were in town for. The area is very nice. The cutest town I’ve ever seen, Dexter, is a short dive with plenty of restaurants and shopping. There are also lots of convenient shops across the street from the house. There is a pizza shop, convenience/liquor store, ice cream & coffee shop, and a kayak & pontoon rental. All of it is close enough to walk to. Everyone was so nice to us tourists! We did a second pontoon lake tour because the first one was so much fun! Really, the house was great! At no point did we wish we had something…everything is there. Our visit was so enjoyable! Driving away my husband and I said at the same time…I would do that again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A delightful gem

We were so lucky to find this sweet lake house so close to the DTE mountain bike trails and our daughters home when COVID threatened to destroy our family reunion. We had unseasonably nice weather to enjoy the backyard and beach for cookouts and sunsets. The master bed was delicious. The kitchen well stocked. The living area comfy and the view lovely. A kayak or paddle board around the lake would have been fun. Maybe another time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT SPOT - EASY TO BE HERE

Such a great spot! We were there for a Water Polo Tournament at the University of Michigan. Easy & convenient to get to the school. Kitchen was completely & fully equipped with anything you needed. Including coffee/ sugar/ tea ... zip loc baggies, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher pucks, salt & pepper, olive oil - literally everything - ALL the basics! We were five adults and a one year old ... it was great to have three full bedrooms & bathrooms. Beds are super comfortable & there were plenty of towels in the bathroom. Even though the space is not huge, it was very comfortable & functional. Unfortunately, the outside chairs weren't available to us in early May - but the weekend weather was gorgeous. The lock issue that other renters have discussed is not difficult - you just have to follow the directions in the manual. We had a great five days & would recommend this rental to anyone!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed in many ways, especially in the owner of the house.

I wanted to love this property but it had issues from the start. When I arrived I found the downstairs bathroom un-flushed with lots of feces in the toilet. I looked for a cleaning wand for the restroom but could not find one. I also could not lock the backdoor. I notified the owner of the lock-situation and she directed me to her Dad who lived next door. He came over and spent several minutes trying to lock the door. He instructed me to not use it. I also showed him the uncleaned toilet. He found a brush and cleaned it. The three downstairs doors and the upstairs door off the master were all very difficult to lock. We had to with the front door unlocked several nights but managed. since it is a safe neighborhood. The front door and side doors never seemed to work, not even the digital code worked. on the front door. The lock problem issues are also listed in her renter information book that I read with my sister, who lives in Pinckney. When it was time to leave, I washed the majority of the towels, stripped all beds that we had slept on and put the sheets in the washer. I also swept the floors and wiped down all counters. All trash was taken out to the trash cans. I messaged the owner telling her all of these things had been taken care of AND that the front door didn't seem to lock. My sister also witnessed how clean I left the home as she had helped me clean. The owner responded to my exit note and said thank you and I left. Two days later, I received a text from the owner Margaret saying I left the house in disorder. I am I will never not photograph every room. I left the rental much better than I found it. Very disappointed. I also rent to travelers and have hosted countless guests and truly know how to care and clean homes. Totally shocked. I wish I had gotten her Dad to do a walk- through. I called the owner to discuss but she did not pick up or respond to my call. Very sad at this outcome. We stayed here to get together with loved ones after my Mother’s passing a year ago.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lake Front Home

Our family stayed for parents week for U Michigan. Only 25 minutes to downtown Ann Arbor our stay on the lake was relaxing. The home is beautiful, minutes from the cute town of Dexter and an easy country drive to Ann Arbor. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fall leaves

We needed a getaway for leaves and check out U of M . The Leaves literary changed while we were visiting . So pretty !!! Great find! Super convenient location. Close to so many little local fall events . Thank you — we had a great action a packed weekend !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

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