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Fonda Lake Bungalow

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A covered porch with a wooden floor, a white wicker bench, and large windows. - Fonda Lake Bungalow (Brighton)
A room with a blue door, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a welcome sign. - Fonda Lake Bungalow (Brighton)
A single-story house with a front porch, a small attached garage, and a well-maintained lawn. - Fonda Lake Bungalow (Brighton)
A small house with a porch, a picnic table, and a grill area. - Fonda Lake Bungalow (Brighton)
A dining area with a glass table, white chairs, and a ceiling fan. - Fonda Lake Bungalow (Brighton)
Across from Fonda Lake, this charming 2 bed bungalow invites you to unwind amidst nature. Enjoy the private dock and paddle out on a kayak or pedal boat. With a full kitchen, barbecue and nearby grocery stores, your stay is sure to be relaxing and convenient.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Brighton is home to this vacation home. Michigan War Dog Memorial and Parshallville Cider Mill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mt Brighton Ski Area and Legacy Center Sports Complex. Visit our Brighton travel guide
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Brighton, MI

What's nearby

  • A calm river surrounded by dense green foliage.
    Island Lake State Recreation Area
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A modern building with vertical lines, a plaza with people walking, and a red sculpture.
    University of Michigan
    19 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Fonda Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Island Lake
    1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex
    7 min drive - 9.2 km

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
  • Little Caesars Pizza
    19 min walk
  • Wendy's
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fonda Lake Bungalow pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fonda Lake Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fonda Lake Bungalow?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fonda Lake Bungalow located?

Situated in Brighton, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fonda Lake and Island Lake State Recreation Area. Island Lake and Huron River are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Fonda Lake Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

8.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet and peaceful. Host was responsive and accommodating. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2025