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Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor!

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Whitmore Lake

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TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Whitmore Lake, MI
  • Place, U of M Hospital
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Stadium
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Whitmore Lake

In Whitmore Lake .Stay at this Whitmore Lake vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of The Links at Whitmore Lake and 9 miles (15 km) of Huron River. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Legacy Center Sports Complex and Indian Trail Golf Center.
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What's nearby

  • The Links at Whitmore Lake - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • U of M Hospital - 15 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • University of Michigan - 16 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Michigan Stadium - 17 min drive - 12.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 13 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Captain Joe's Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Enchanted Oven - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Two Tostadas - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 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.

Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor!

Charming lakefront cottage with private beach. Located just 10 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor and 15 minutes from Brighton. We are located on Horseshoe Lake, an all sports lake with paddle board, pedal boat, rowboat and kayak included. Enjoy fishing, swimming or just relaxing in the hot tub. Sleeps 6 comfortably (although room for 8). Master bedroom has king bed. Middle room has 2 queen beds and front bedroom has queen bed. WiFi included. Cable tv in main room, master bedroom, and front bedroom. Linens included.

*while the beach is private the dock is shared with our property next door.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

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
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. 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

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Lakefront House Close to Ann Arbor! Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor! to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.9 mi (23-min drive) away from the Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor! to the beach?

This vacation home is 16.7 mi (22-min drive) from Martindale Beach.

Does Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor! to downtown Whitmore Lake?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Whitmore Lake.

Reviews

Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous! Would stay again. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is beautiful! We only wish we could have stayed longer and had more people with us. We enjoyed our entire stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was perfect for our trip to The Big House and visiting with cousins in the area. Super quiet neighborhood, well stocked bedrooms and bathrooms, plenty of cookware/utinsels, and the hot tub and dock to fish off of were an added bonus. Looking forward to staying again for another future visit with our local family!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful lake house. Large area for family with large well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara P., Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the cottage. It was relaxing and the lake was a beautiful backdrop for a needed rest. We enjoyed the hot tub very much. There was a slight issue - our check in instructions were not emailed to us and we were already on the road and at our first stay and didn't realize it. I saw that we had directions and thought I'd get the rest of the info on another day but waited until check in day. Enroute I realized there was no email with entry instructions. Then we arrived 15 min. early for check in and waited in the driveway for the cleaning girl to finish. This pressured her to hurry I believe and some SMALL things did not get done/finished (like no plastic garbage bags in the kitchen can). By then we had the code from the owner. The rest of the time went smoothly. I should have been more diligent about getting the info while at our 1st stayover rather than from the road. And we should not have shown up 15 min. early. The owner was very helpful in providing the code while we were on the road and all was well. It is a nice place for a family stay. Lots of toys to entertain a variety of interests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A stay for college move in at the University of Michigan. Great fishing and many recreational options for the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul J., Columbus ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall an amazing property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heide H., Pittsboro

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the coziest lake house! Looks exactly as the pictures and was the perfect place to stay while visiting family on Whitmore Lake. Laura has quick to respond on a few questions and this little cottage was so clean and had plenty of amenities. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot close to Ann Arbor

Great spot close to Ann Arbor. Great communication with the host and would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene H., Royal Oak, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Girlfriend Getaway

My girlfriends and I needed what we dubbed a "cozy cabin weekend" and this rental was perfect. We read our books, cooked meals, and soaked in the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always a wonderful time!

I keep coming back to this property and it’s always a wonderful time. Just a nice little getaway not too far from home with a relaxing vibe and atmosphere, I will always keep coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great and relaxing place

We have stayed at this property before and were not disappointed the second time. The host is very responsive and the accommodations comfortable and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Lake Cottage

Nice four night stay. About 15 minutes from Ann Arbor. We went to University of Michigan football game and easy to get in and get out from this area. House exactly as pictured and host has thought of everything one would need to fully feel at home here. Beautiful lake views from inside. Lovely area. Lots of leaf burning the entire time which was unfortunate as we couldn’t really enjoy being outside but that is just this time of year. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy

Happy! That’s how everyone feels at Whitmore Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Michigan Fall Colors and relaxing lake

Very well maintained and appointed property. We loved it! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway

This place had everything we needed for a weekend away with our kids. Spacious yard, lake access, games and activities for kids and hot tub for the adults to enjoy. Was so nice to relax after the kids went to bed and just enjoy the peaceful neighborhood. Quick trip to Ann Arbor if you wanted to enjoy a night out in the city. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome tental

We visited Ann Arbor for 2 days. This property was located in close proximity on a lovely lake. 15 minutes into Ann Arbor even with traffic. Property was exactly as described. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Front Paradise

This place is as advertised but, way better in person. 7 miles from Ann Arbor. We had a party of 6 and we very comfortable inside and outside the house in the backyard/deck area. We spent time in the hot tub after a day spent at Michigan Stadium watching our beloved Texas Longhorns play the Michigan Wolverines. There are plenty of restaurants in the Whitmore Lake area plus plenty of restaurants in Ann Arbor from which to choose. We were able to Door Dash and have it delivered to the house, no problem. If we return, this will be our first choice. You will not be disappointed with this lovely lakefront home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay

Family enjoyed fishing.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., North Port, FL

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kara y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream place to stay

Always clean and has everything you need both inside and out to relax and make memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelli G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, relaxing spot near so many things to do.

This lakefront house was a great place to include our three granddaughters. The house was comfortable to us all. Kayaks, a paddle board, and a great assortment of life jackets were provided. The girls could paddle out easily and not be disturbed by fast water craft since the house is on the quiet side of the lake. There was a little sandy beach to play on and a pier to cast out their fishing lines. They loved the hot tub as well. We enjoyed the comfortable chairs, the beautiful view, and watching our granddaughters have so much fun. Great vacation spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024