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Vacation at the Lake

Howell vacation home with kitchen

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92224 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Howell, MI
  • Place, Brighton State Recreation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Legacy Center Sports Complex
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)
    ‪46 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

  • Brighton State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 16 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Suburban Collection Showplace - 27 min drive - 25.8 miles
  • University of Michigan - 31 min drive - 27.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tap-In’s - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Restaurant & Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬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 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.

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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

  • 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 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

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 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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl-Marie M., Mattawan, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice lakefront property. Very near shopping without being too close. The perfect distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
I want to give a more balanced review than what others submitted. The location is beautiful! Gorgeous homes around crooked lake and kayaking was great. 4 kayaks provided! Other reviews said it was clean which it was but should also be noted that it is very dated, needs updating, and some repairs. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are broken, upstairs sink basin is cracked, no curtain in one bedroom-we used a towel, other bedroom curtain wouldn’t work to close. Some food left in cabinets were open. Worn wall to wall carpet with multiple warn throw rugs over the wall to wall carpet. Water has a sulfur smell and you might want to bring bottled waters. Beds were comfortable though. Nice shower. Now for some people the outdated conditions of the house are fine because of the incredible location on the water and its close proximity to town which had great restaurants. It just should be part of the review so potential renters can make an informed decision.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

kristine h.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Waterfront Property

Beautiful place to stay amazing view of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

Second time staying, perfect location for a quick girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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