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Fonda Lake Bungalow

Brighton vacation home with kitchen

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A covered porch with a wooden floor, a white wicker bench, and large windows.
A room with a blue door, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a welcome sign.
A small house with a porch, a picnic table, and a grill area.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small attached garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
A dining area with a glass table, white chairs, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Brighton, MI
  • Place, Fonda Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Lake State Recreation Area
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Brighton

In Brighton .Stay at this Brighton vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Fonda Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Island Lake State Recreation Area. Island Lake and Huron River are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fonda Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Island Lake State Recreation Area - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Island Lake - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 7 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • University of Michigan - 19 min drive - 21.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 20 min drive
  • Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brighton Coffeehouse And Theater - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Fonda Lake Bungalow

Darling 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow located across the street from beautiful private Fonda Lake. This home comes with a sandy bottom dock foot steps away that allows non motorized boats and floats. Peddle boat, Kayaks and Paddle board on site. Fantastic partially wooded property and distant neighbors. Full kitchen, and a barbecue. Home is older and is as pictures show. 1 mile from grocery stores and a hand full of bar/restaurants/shopping. 2 miles from historic down town Brighton and walking distance to Green Oak Outlets

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard

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

  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fonda Lake Bungalow to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.4 mi (40-min drive) away from the Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fonda Lake Bungalow have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Fonda Lake Bungalow to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.6 mi (14-min drive) from Martindale Beach and 7.8 mi (17-min drive) from Maple Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Fonda Lake Bungalow offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fonda Lake Bungalow?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Fonda Lake Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fonda Lake Bungalow?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Fonda Lake Bungalow have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Fonda Lake Bungalow have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Fonda Lake Bungalow to downtown Brighton?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Brighton.

Fonda Lake Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patti A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great & in the perfect area for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard&Jill B.

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

Nice for a couple days stopover

The cottage was very clean inside and adequate for a few days stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael G.

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

Quaint little cottage across from lake

Nice little property to stay a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Lake Stay

We enjoyed our stay and this house had all the basics needed. The yard is large and my dogs had space to stroll. Brighton is a lovely town and plenty of restaurants and shopping. The grocery stores are less than 3 miles!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location! Location! Location!Beautiful quiet little neighborhood on Fonda Lake. Beautiful sunrises over the lake, spacious property with a firepit for lake life evenings. Gary is an amazing host. Very responsive, brought us firewood, and allowed access us to his private dock.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

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

Great for peta

Perfect for pets
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice little lake house in Brighton

We stayed here when we visited for a family wedding. Since we had family in Brighton, we wanted to be close. We also wanted to have something to do in our free time and this was the perfect spot because we had lake access. The host offered boats but we brought our own paddle boards and the kids went out almost every day. The lake is nice and clean and the hosts are friendly and available if needed. If you are into lake life and want to be in Brighton, I highly recommend this place. We also brought our dog and didn't have any problem with that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Angelina H.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disappointed

Cute bungalow, bedrooms were great, kitchen was bad, dirty. We couldn't stay. The kitchen was the reason why we didn't book a hotel. The host was understanding. We received a refund.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Christine M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We stayed at the property for my father‘s celebration of life ceremony. The place was not clean, including the silverware and cups. The home is completely outdated and rundown. The furniture is a disaster. To make matters worse, a man worked on the property the entire time we were there and scared my mother by being by her window at night. We purchased our own silverware, cups, bakeware, drying mat, cutlery and drinking water due to the unsanitary nature of the place. We made it a point to stay away from the home as much as possible during our stay. It was a horrible disappointment for such an important occasion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2025

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