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Whitmore Bay: Fall in Love with the Season – Lakeside Bliss Awaits!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
TV, books
Escape to Whitmore Bay, a serene lakefront retreat with a private 30 ft. dock on Whitmore Lake. Enjoy easy access to major cities like Detroit and Lansing while unwinding in this tranquil haven featuring kayaks, a propane fire table, and streaming TVs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • 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.

Whitmore Bay: Fall in Love with the Season – Lakeside Bliss Awaits!

WHITMORE BAY

SLEEPS: 10
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 3

* LAKEFRONT ON WHITMORE LAKE
* PRIVATE DOCK
*CAMERAS ON SITE AND A NEST DOORBELL

Whitmore Bay is a lakefront retreat on Whitmore Lake, just 20 minutes from Ann Arbor, MI. The property sleeps 10 and includes 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Amenities feature a private 30 ft. dock, available from Memorial Day to Labor Day. With easy access to major cities like Detroit and Lansing, it offers a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience for a family vacation or a peaceful getaway.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes, Central air

ATV's: Not on property

Bathrooms:
First Floor- Shower, toilet, sink
Second Floor- Tub/shower, sink, toilet
Master(second floor)- Shower, sink, toilet

Beach/Swimming: Not a traditional sandy beach but swimming from property off of dock. The immediate area by the sea wall can be unappealing to some. We recommend swimming shoes!

Bedroom Configurations:
Upstairs-
Master bedroom- King size bed with attached bathroom and TV
Second Bedroom- Queen size bed
Third Bedroom- Full bed and Twin/Twin bunkbed

Main Floor-
Fourth Bedroom- Full bed and TV

Boats: Single kayak and double kayak(Memorial Day to Labor Day)

Boat Launch: Whitmore Lake Boat Launch 6 min(2 miles)

Cable: No traditional cable but TV's are capable of streaming and have Firesticks available for use

Cell Phone Service: Most Major carriers work well

Coffee Maker: Keurig single serve- K-cups, sugar, and creamer provided

Distances:
Ann Arbor- 20 min(11.4 miles)
Detroit- 52 min(48 miles)
Lansing- 54 min(55.3 miles)
Toledo- 1 hr 4 min( 65.4 miles)
Saginaw- 1 hr 21 min (70.4 miles)

Dock: Yes, 30 ft. dock. Available seasonally between Memorial Day and Labor Day (weather permitting).

Drinking Water: Drinkable Well Water

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: No

Fire-pit: Not a traditional firepit. It is a propane fire table.

Fishing: Bass, Bluegill, Sunfish, Pike can all be caught on Whitmore Lake

Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan.

Golf:
Whitmore Lake Golf Links- 5 min(2.4 miles)
Rolling Meadows Golf Course- 12 min (6.1 miles)

Grill: Propane grill

Grocery Store:
Polly Market- 2 min (.7 miles)
Kroger- 12 min (7.5 miles)

Heat: Forced Air

Internet: Yes, 300 mbps, fast enough to work from location

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: Enough room for 2 standard or 3 small cars max. The garage is not accessible to guests. Please DO NOT park in the neighbors driveway.

Pets: No pets allowed at this property

Privacy: There are neighbors on both sides

Space: 2 level home

Seniors: Welcome! 2 steps in and a bedroom located on lower level. Be aware that there is a decent incline down the driveway from the parking area. There are no steps from the parking area to the sidewalk.

Televisions:
Living Room- 70" Streaming TV
Master Bedroom- 55" Streaming TV
First Floor Bedroom- 55" Streaming TV

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes, Laundry soap provided

Winter Activities:
* Snowmobiling (15-20 minutes): Explore local snowmobile trails in Washtenaw County or Lenawee County. (guests must trailer to trails)
* Ice Fishing (5-10 minutes): Ice fish on Whitmore Lake or nearby Baseline Lake.
* Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing (15-20 minutes): Trails at Pinckney Recreation Area and Lyndon Township offer winter hiking and skiing.
* Winter Hiking (20-25 minutes): Explore Green Lake Preserve or Waterloo Recreation Area for scenic winter hikes.

Wood: Not provided

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

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 hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

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)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets not 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
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

770031

About the neighborhood

Map
Whitmore Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • The Links at Whitmore Lake - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • U of M Hospital - 15 min drive - 19.3 km
  • University of Michigan - 15 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 17 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 13 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Captain Joe's Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Two Tostadas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hamburg Pub - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitmore Bay: Fall in Love with the Season – Lakeside Bliss Awaits! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whitmore Bay: Fall in Love with the Season – Lakeside Bliss Awaits!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whitmore Bay: Fall in Love with the Season – Lakeside Bliss Awaits!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whitmore Bay: Fall in Love with the Season – Lakeside Bliss Awaits! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from The Links at Whitmore Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Huron River and Legacy Center Sports Complex. Island Lake State Recreation Area and Moose Ridge Golf Course are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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