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Vacation at the Lake

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
TV, DVD player
Sun loungers, beach towels
Escape to this 2,200 sqft lakefront guest house with a sanded beach and swimming area. Create lasting memories with family or friends as you enjoy the fishing dock, bonfire pit and free use of four kayaks.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9207 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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.

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

Pets

Pets not 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

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Howell, MI

What's nearby

  • East Crooked Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Brighton State Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Brighton Center for Specialty Care - 13 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 20 min drive - 18.1 km

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
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Restaurant & Tavern - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation at the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacation at the Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation at the Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation at the Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Brighton State Recreation Area and within 6 mi (10 km) of East Crooked Lake and Mt Brighton Ski Area. Brighton Center for Specialty Care and Howell's MainStreet Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Vacation at the Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

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

Samantha M.

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

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

Marissa P.

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

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

Michael H.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Danielle G.

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

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

Rosy R.

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

Visiting son at university fo Canadian Thanksgiving

Very Clean comfortable home, beautiful atea on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls retreat

Everything was fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

Lake vacation

Nice area and yard to the beach. Lots of room . Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen C.

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

Girls' Weekend

Great house. Great location. We had a blast. The only suggestion is to fix the knob in the downstairs bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

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

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

Trent O.

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

Perfect Location To Relax

We just
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

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

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

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Specious and enjoyed the wildlife at the lake. House has many little things that could be improved though.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri O.

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

Enjoyed our visit with family

This property met our needs and was a very comfortable place to gather!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Thanks!

Love coming back here every year!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Lovely, quiet lakeside house.

Excellent property in a fantastic location! House is much bigger then the pictures. Very clean, plenty of extra towels and bedding. Area and lake was very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

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

Perfect

Location was perfect and kids had a great time on the kayaks and playing in the lake! Lots of room on the patio where we had a big family dinner!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Relaxing getaway

Our stay was exactly as described. Enjoyed quiet evenings and having the kayaks available to us was so convenient. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a nice getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Lakeside Gem

Perfect spot for a boys weekend. So much space, well equipped, and very clean. The lake was beautiful and it was so nice to spend time in the backyard on the deck or at the fire pit. The owner was very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024