Dreamy lakefront cottage - 20 min from Ann Arbor! - Livingston County

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1 bathroomSleeps 351.1 sq m

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Dryer
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Parking available
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Outdoor space
Pet-friendly

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Brighton, MI

Brighton Center for Specialty Care
‪9 min drive‬
Legacy Center Sports Complex
‪10 min drive‬
Mt Brighton Ski Area
‪11 min drive‬
Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Common area 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Dreamy lakefront cottage - 20 min from Ann Arbor!

This adorable lakefront studio cottage is perfect for couples, small daytime gatherings, or WFH! Sip coffee on the deck and soak in the picture-perfect views of peaceful Lake Briggs, one of the cleanest lakes in Livingston Country. SUPs, kayak, and floaties steps from the backyard! Bring your fishing poles, the lake is teeming with bass, perch, blue gill, and catfish. Multiple firepits for s’mores under the stars. Explore hidden back entrance trails to Island Lake State Park on your mountain bike, or take a leisurely walk around the 1-mile neighborhood loop.

550 sq ft lakefront studio cottage with private deck to enjoy the sunset or a coffee in the morning. Comfortable Queen Murphy bed in living room with beautiful wood banisters and pull-out sofa for an additional guest. Luxuriously remodeled bathroom with heated floors, double vanity, and rain showerhead + tub. Dedicated work desk with blazing wi-fi. Full kitchen and dining table. Pull-out sofa to fit an additional guest. Professionally cleaned after every stay.

20 minutes from Ann Arbor, perfect for dinner on Main St or a Fall Saturday afternoon at The Big House. Easy highway access. 5 minutes to lively Downtown Brighton and biking distance to Brighton Hospital. For nature lovers, Island Lake State Park is right in our backyard! Kensington Metropark a short drive away. In the Winter, ski/snowboard Mt Brighton, ice skate, ice fish, or cross country ski! One well-behaved, potty trained pet is welcome!

Cottage is located at the bottom of a steep winding gravel pathway with stone steps through a beautiful garden leading down to the deck. Not ADA accessible, not ideal for those without stable footing and balance.

40 minutes to DTW, 1.5 hours to GRR

Property manager

Daniel Lehrman

Languages

Japanese

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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: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Not ideal without stable footing and balance

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

2 parking spots. Visitors park elsewhere

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Subject to security deposit

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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: 10

Note from host: 2 parking spots. Visitors park elsewhere

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Brighton

Located in Brighton, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mt Brighton Ski Area and Legacy Center Sports Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kensington Mills Falls Mini Golf and Paradise Park.

Brighton, MI

What's nearby

Island Lake State Recreation Area - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Brighton Center for Specialty Care - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
Legacy Center Sports Complex - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
Mt Brighton Ski Area - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
Suburban Collection Showplace - 14 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

Ann Arbor Station - 22 min drive
Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive
‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬4 min drive
‪Olive Garden - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dreamy lakefront cottage - 20 min from Ann Arbor! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Dreamy lakefront cottage - 20 min from Ann Arbor!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dreamy lakefront cottage - 20 min from Ann Arbor!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dreamy lakefront cottage - 20 min from Ann Arbor! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Island Lake State Recreation Area and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Huron River. Brighton Center for Specialty Care and Brighton State Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Miren G.

24 June 2024

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

Love

Such a beautiful cottage, totally updated and right on the water! Super comfortable bed and amazing location! Will definitely be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

18 August 2024

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

Clean little property with a few nice bells and whistles

Property has pretty much everything you need and even a few neat features like heated floor in the bathroom and remote control ceiling fan. The murphy bed could use some extra cushion but wasnt bad. Overall nice stay and caught plenty of fish in Briggs Lake from one of the provided SUPs.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen F.

1 July 2024

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

Amazingly quiet and beautiful

The cottage was beautiful and clean. The outdoor space was great as well. The kids had to be very careful not to hurt themselves on the debris on either side of the property in the water. Easily avoided if you see them first. We had an incredible time. Thank you for the use of kayaks and paddle boards.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee & Mike Y.

2 October 2023

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

Hidden Gem

We had a great time. Location was great and easy to get to. A lovely cozy lake cottage. Owner was very responsive. Perfect place to unwind and relax.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy

12 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Wonderful lake cottage, beautifully decorated! We enjoyed our stay so much, as we were able to relax on the deck and at the lake front fire pit. Catching a lot of fish and the paddle boards also added to the fun. Thank you again to the property owners for sharing a slice of their paradise! GO BLUE!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Charlie C.

18 August 2024

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

Beautiful lake, great host, quaint cottage

The host and lake were fantastic. The property itself is also very nice, but renter should be well aware that it is certainly more of a decked out studio cottage than a lake house. All of the amenities are up to date, though there is no oven and fridge is small (freezer was not functioning while we were there). The lake is clean and water was warm in August. Great for swimming. Paddle board, kayak. Neighbors are friendly. Fire pit at sunset with fishing and cold drink was awesome. 25 min drive if you want to go into Ann Arbor for dinner one night. I would stay here again if I were looking for a small cottage for a quick weekend getaway. I believe the price was fair for the quaint cottage setup.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Casey R.

6 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

cottage with peaceful lakefront views

My husband and I stayed here for 3 weeks. The property is lakefront, which is excellent. We kayaked almost everyday after work. It is a sight to see during sunset. I recommend this place for a quick weekend trip. It’s not great for longer stays. For example, the kitchen is lacking an oven/toaster oven despite their being baking pans. Other essentials like measuring cups are missing so cooking is tough. You’ll likely want to eat out in Brighton. Also, this place is a true cottage so things will break, leak, and work inconsistently but that won’t be as noticeable during a shorter stay. The neighbors are friendly and the lake is very peaceful. Plus the owners supply the property with little essentials like qtips and beach towels which makes life easier. This spot is dog friendly which is fantastic. We brought our dog but beware if bringing a senior dog or if you have physical limitations, the steps to/from the cottage can be wobbly and steep. Otherwise, we had good communication with the host and he sent someone right away when something broke.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry R.

29 August 2023

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

The Best of Briggs Lake

This place is amazing and a great reason to visit the area. It was THE perfect place to stay. Lakefront, with million-dollar views. Quiet neighborhood with walking/jogging trails. The studio is well-appointed with a comfy bed, comfortable furniture, full kitchen with mini fridge and freezer. Full-size W/D tucked in the bathroom. Great wifi and ample amount of TV channel selections. Plenty of towels including beach towels. Stand-up paddle boards and two kayaks. What a wonderful way to start or end the day. We enjoyed roasting marshmallows and sipping wine around the bonfire too. Had our breakfast on the deck. Close to Brighton for supplies or a meal. Be sure to stop at Clean Slate for a unique experience of homemade ice cream flavors. My husband and I agree, that this cottage will be our go-to when visiting Michigan. Thank you, Daniel, for opening your cottage to us. Until next time.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

21 October 2024

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

Nice Lakefront Studio Cabin

Pros: The location was great and the view of the lake was beautiful. That and the cabin being pet friendly was our reason for staying here. The size was perfect for two. It was really nice having the Keurig and washer and dryer. Host was very responsive and tried to resolve the heating issue below and we are very thankful for this! He did reimburse us for the cost of a portable heater. Now some cons: The freezer did not work but the just did send us a note the day before. The heated floors in the bathroom advertised were not connected or did not work. The main gas heater did not work, the pilot would not stay lit. The low that first night was 30 and the cabin was really chilly even though we were using the two portable heaters that were there. It was late in the day and the only solution was for us to go to the store and purchase another heater which was inconvenient after traveling that day. The handrail down the path to the cabin was shaky and coming apart in places and the path down just needs cleared. There was also a lot of dust on the ceiling fan and beams. Just a FYI, The bed is a Murphy bed and the mattress is very firm. Not terrible but too hard for me. There are two parking spots but it is narrow so just be aware for when you are pulling in and out. Overall I think it just needs a little TLC. We enjoyed being able to visit our family in the area and see the fall colors at Kensington which was only a few miles away.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Lehrman

Hi, I’m Dan!

Husband
Dog dad
Financial planner
Investor
Michigan man

Tempe, AZ is where I call home. Ann Abor, MI is where I’m from.

We are delighted to share our hospitality with you!

Why they chose this property

Briggs Lake Cottage is our beloved Summer home. We hope you enjoy our slice of Northern Michigan, 20 min from Ann Arbor!

What makes this property unique

Gorgeous lake views from deck, lakefront access from backyard, complimentary kayaks, SUPs, and fishing poles

Languages:

Japanese

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Dreamy lakefront cottage - 20 min from Ann Arbor!

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Brighton

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Wonderful

9.8/10

10/10

10/10

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9.8/10

9.8/10

8.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Miren G.

Love

Miren G.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Clean little property with a few nice bells and whistles

Anthony M.

8/10 Good

Kathleen F.

Amazingly quiet and beautiful

Kathleen F.

10/10 Excellent

Lee & Mike Y.

Hidden Gem

Lee & Mike Y.

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Troy

8/10 Good

Charlie C.

Beautiful lake, great host, quaint cottage

Charlie C.

8/10 Good

Casey R.

cottage with peaceful lakefront views

Casey R.

10/10 Excellent

Sherry R.

The Best of Briggs Lake

Sherry R.

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

Nice Lakefront Studio Cabin

Melissa M.

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