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Life is better on Portage Lake. SUMMER FIREWORKS- viewable from House

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Terrace/patio
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New dock -summer of 2020

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Pinckney, MI
  • Whispering Pines
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • University of Michigan
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1-main floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2- Master upstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3- main floor

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1- main floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2- upstairs master

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Life is better on Portage Lake. SUMMER FIREWORKS- viewable from House

Escape every day life at this beautifully appointed lake house. Situated on the largest of seven connected lakes, Portage offers a taste of Michigan's beauty. Enjoy lake life by spending time with family or friends on the lake by day and cozy up by the fire pit at night. When you invest time and money for a getaway, go for the best. This house is located on the largest sports lake in the chain of lakes. The marina is located on this lake- an extra convenience to you! Great location for U of M football games, family retreats, friends gatherings. Pets welcome. Children welcome.
-Great swimming, boating , fishing
- Close proximity to downtown Ann Arbor, Brighton, Dexter, Plymouth (within 30 minutes)

We want you to enjoy this house as much as we do. This should be a carefree vacation. We provide all linens, bath towels, beach towels, shampoo/soaps, toilet paper (initial), paper towels, laundry soap and a stocked kitchen with baking, cooking and eating utensils. All you need to bring is just the basic necessities- yourself and your family!

PERK POINT- The marina displays celebration fireworks the first Saturday in July. Its a great tradition and great view from the house. (Date may change). They rent pontoon boats-Wonderland Marina.

Kayaks available (up to 4) to rent during your stay. Ask for details!

Property manager

Denise Madis
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee $150
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING!
No fireworks set on property
Be respectful to neighbors. Established quiet hours are 10:00pm-7:00am.
No tents or recreational vehicles 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Pinckney

Located in Pinckney, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The Encore Theatre and Purple Rose Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whispering Pines and Timber Trace Golf Club.
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Pinckney, MI

What's nearby

  • Whispering Pines - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Pinckney State Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
  • University of Michigan - 28 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 29 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 27 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zukey Lake Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hamburg Coney Restaura - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Frosty's Icecreamery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Life is better on Portage Lake. SUMMER FIREWORKS- viewable from House pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Life is better on Portage Lake. SUMMER FIREWORKS- viewable from House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life is better on Portage Lake. SUMMER FIREWORKS- viewable from House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Life is better on Portage Lake. SUMMER FIREWORKS- viewable from House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Huron River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Arise Dog Park and Hudson Mills Metropark. Whispering Pines and Pinckney State Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Great view

Enjoyed the view and fire pit
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Stay

Wonderful location.. place was great and family friendly. Would return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

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

Home again

Great visit on chain of lakes I visited many times 40 years ago as a teenager. The owners were terrific in making this easy to plan and super relaxing. Great property and great owners!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Wonderful week!

We enjoyed the beautiful lake setting, back patios, and night chats by the fire. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbie G.

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

Lake life is amazing

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the lake cottage. Denise was a wonderful host and the location was perfect for our family. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

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

Outstanding overall - just a tiny bit shy of perfect! 9/10

Very well-equipped home, idyllic setting, all the comforts of home, great communication with host (Denise dropped off a new tank of propane super quickly!), great location, very quiet lake (early October) there were just a couple things that might have made it even more perfect in the backyard...some additional chairs/seating options and some sun protection/umbrella. Otherwise this was just about perfect for our family 3-night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Lake House Getaway

Excellent property to rent for families with swimming, boating and fantastic fishing right from the property. The property itself was in great condition, the owners are very responsive, and the house is well kept with all the amenities needed for a great vacation on the chain of lakes. Would definitely rent again at this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Beautiful property!

We very much enjoyed our week at this lakefront home. The location is private at the end of a cul-de-sac and there is plenty to do on the lake. We rented a pontoon from the marina and the hosts let us rent their kayaks and the use of other water toys! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Novi, MI

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

Most Relaxing Week

This was a fantastic property. The owners are the best and so responsive. The location was great for bike rides, shopping and just plain chilling at the lake. Everyone in our party enjoyed the week immensely. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Very cute!

The house was absolutely as described. We stayed during Thanksgiving and it snowed— which was exciting for the kids. View of the lake was amazing and distance to Ann Arbor very easy. We enjoyed our stay and would like to enjoy this house during warmer months.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Beautiful summer setting

We are had an extremely enjoyable stay at this property. I spent most my time in the yard sitting in the shade and enjoying the view of the lake. It was conveniently located near restaurants and the kitchen had whatever was needed for me to prepare meals there. I had my small dog with me and we were very comfortable. I love summer in Michigan now!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

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

Great getaway!

What a great and refreshing getaway! Phil and Denise are wonderful, so kind and so very accommodating. It made for such a great weekend. The location is perfect, right on the lake, and the home is wonderful. If you’re looking for a great way to relax on the lake with family and friends (four legged ones, as well) have some drinks, share some laughs in an amazing setting with wonderful hosts then this is the place! Thank you, again, Phil and Denise!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Judy M.

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

Lake house August 2023

Our overall is 8 out of 10. Cleanliness was a 9. The outside deck area which is beautiful was not cleaned the day we came. Items provided for kitchen good. Up stair’s bedroom was too warm. The rent was very high because we had dogs. But ours were small and non allergic which I wish we could have discussed ahead of time. My biggest disappointment was that the floating raft which show in the pictures and my 2 teenagers would have really enjoyed was not there. I learned a lot with this my first rental!!! We would still enjoy more personal contact for customer service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana K.

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

Great lake house!

We really enjoyed our stay on Portage Lake. The house has a nice layout with great lake views from the family room/kitchen and upstairs bedroom. The seating area in the family room as well as the beds are all comfortable so it was easy to relax....although we didn't do much of that...it's an easy drive to Dexter and Ann Arbor. The outdoor lake front area is also really pleasant. Denise was easy to communicate with. All in all, we had a great stay and would definately come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

William E., Oklahoma City

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

This home was perfect! Clean, comfortable and the kitchen was very well stocked for cooking.

Our stay was very enjoyable and the cottage was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was very well stocked for cooking and our family had a wonderful time. Docking our rented pontoon boat was easy and the marina was close by. A perfect time on the lake!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Barb W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Secluded location very quiet, grocery within 5 miles. Several restaurants within 10 miles. Would recommend
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica k.

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

Great Lake house

We had a great stay with our kids. The house was great as well as the lake. We rented a pontoon from the local marina and had an amazing time on Portage lake and also going through the chain of Lakes. The owners were great and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Debbbie S.

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

Nice Family Getaway in a beautiful setting with the comforts of home

Nice spot on the lake, proximity to local eateries, parks and multiple places with boat rentals. We also rented kayaks from the owners, and they were great to use from the location of the renal. The kitchen and patio were good sized for the number of people. Well stocked with kitchen supplies and towels. Washer and dryer worked well. Location made it possible to park multiple vehicles. Neighbors were friendly. We thought we would be able to use the dock to park our rental boat; however, due to the floating dock we had to place posts in the water upon our arrival in order to dock our rental boat. We did not anticipate having to do this, and it made it a little difficult to get on and off the boat while holding a toddler, because we had a larger gap between the boat and the dock. We had nice accessibility to the boat rental and obtaining gas for the boat. We would recommend this rental to others and look forward to another opportunity to stay there. Were there half ratings I would have rated this place a four and a half rather than a 4.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas B.

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

Portage Lake House Stay - June 2022

Nice location. Quiet street. Very pleasant location. Our first stay at a VRBO, owner made it an easy experience. A good place to experience the Portage Lake lake life.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin and vicky M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit to see family

We had a great time visiting family in MI. Hosts were wonderful! Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a lakefront cottage.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

Cozy lake house getaway

Great space for family and friends. Full kitchen, outdoor grill, and fire pit were perfect! Would love to come back to enjoy some warmer weather on the lake :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Great Location-- Beautiful Lake!

This house was perfect for our weekend getaway. Wonderful weather and beautiful view with access to the lake made this home a wonderful choice for anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meridith H.

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

awesome

Great property, location, and owners!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

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

Portage Lake

Excellent property and great location.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

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

Perfect Lake Life Getaway!

I celebrated my 30th birthday with friends and family at this house and we didn’t want to leave! Lol it was very clean, I got responses to any questions or concerns right away and there was plenty of parking and space to hangout! I would definitely stay here again!

About the host

Hosted by Denise Madis

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We purchased this house about 5 years ago. We enjoy it as much as we can. We have 5 kids who like to enjoy the break from reality as much as we do. It's interesting driving here from our home. You can feel the stress of every day life start to release. The warm air, listening to the water crash on the rocks at the bank and the smell of burning leaves in the spring/fall make this our true getaway. We upgraded the bank with large flat rocks to create a break wall with steps for easy lake access.

Why they chose this property

We decided to rent this to others because the house sits vacant many days and we found out through friends that others are searching to find a gem like this to stay at. Why not extend that invite!

What makes this property unique

- Step right in to the lake from the shoreline
- Located right on Portage, same lake as the local marina
- Within 4 miles from a grocery store, ice cream shop, gas station, and pizza place.
-Ample parking (3+ cars)

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