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Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends

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Front Entry of House
View from Master balcony
Living room open to bar and kitchen
Kitchen open to living room.
Living room with view to lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Pinckney, MI
  • Pinckney State Recreation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Whispering Pines
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • University of Michigan
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Double Beds

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends

Enjoy Portage Lake and all the Huron River Chain of Lakes has to offer in this beautiful new home.

In the summer enjoy swimming right off the shore from our small private beach or right off the dock into the sandy shallow bay that extends out 50 yards from the shore. Perfect for kids to safely enjoy swimming in the lake. Floats, water toys, and sand toys are yours to enjoy. Launch your boat at the DNR boat launch just down the road. Enjoy exploring the chain of 7 lakes with great swimming, sandbars, and fishing.

Great for 1-2 families or a group of friends to enjoy a summer week having fun in the sun

Convenient location with Riverside pizza, Ore Creek Brewery, Nauti MI Ice Cream Shop / Canoe Rental, and a small grocery/liquor store right across the street from the house.

Just 15 minutes from Downtown Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan. Just 7 minutes to wonderful Downtown Dexter.

In the colder months its an ice fishermans paradise. Walk right out from the dock onto the ice and set up your shanty as far out on the lake as you can go and have the comfort of a warm house to thaw out in.

Property manager

Margaret Amanda Feldmann

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Two little boys-toys, packnplay and sand toys
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Events

No events allowed
No outside guests
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed inside or outside
Maximum Parking of 3 cars on gravel only. Please do not park on the grass.
No more than 8 total people allowed on property at any time. Failure to comply will result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of security deposit.

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
Note from host: No outside guests
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

Pinckney

Located in Pinckney, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Hudson Mills Metropark and Pinckney State Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bel-Mark Lanes and Leslie Science & Nature Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hunting nearby.
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Pinckney, MI

What's nearby

  • Pinckney State Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Whispering Pines - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
  • University of Michigan - 24 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 26 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 23 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zukey Lake Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hamburg Coney Restaura - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Frosty's Icecreamery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends located?

This family-friendly Pinckney holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Huron River and Hudson Mills Metropark. Pinckney State Recreation Area and Arise Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay on Portage lake
Check in was easy. The house has every amenity you could want. Well stocked kitchen, great bath towels, plenty of beach towels, and blankets. So thoughtfully designed and plenty of space! The PM was easy to reach and very responsive. Walking distance to local spots. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake getaway
The property and house were beautiful; the kitchen was easy, and we greatly enjoyed the coffee, pizza and cider house just across the street! Thanks for a fun stay, Carrie
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANNI K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long term stay
Perfect. You can’t ask for more. So many amenities to hard to list. Owners we’re perfect House was so perfect we did not want to leave.
Stayed 45 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Thanksgiving
The house is decorated adorably, very peaceful setting and the host Amanda couldn't have been any nicer with suggestions on where to eat on Thanksgiving night plus things to do around the neighborhood. We had an amazing stay. I highly recommend this property for anybody who wants to enjoy the view of a Lake and time with friends or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michigan football game
We had a wonderful stay in this house. The decor was beautiful and the house was very clean. It working perfect for our family of 5 and the location was great for heading to the game by day and spending time looking at the water by evening. We will likely stay here again when we come up for a game. Highly recomend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Bike Oasis
Couple buddies and I headed up to Michigan to do some mountain biking and take in Fall foliage. This place was perfect for us. We’ll be back! Thx Amanda!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V., Tempe, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great retreat
We all loved our stay at this beautiful, cozy retreat. The place was very clean and communication with Margaret was great. Our group included our two grown sons and a daughter-in-law and it was really nice that there were not only three bedrooms, but three bathrooms as well. Everything was very nicely done! We used the kayaks and the paddle boat--a fun way to explore the lake. The surrounding area and drive to this home was so pretty and wooded, and helped us to relax even before arriving. It was less than 30 minutes to Ann Arbor on back roads--we loved not having to get back on the highway, but it is an option if you'd prefer. We appreciated having the shops across the street--each one filling a niche with one being very convenient for forgotten items, another a great source for ice cream and lots of cute and creative, fun items and another a convenient source for good pizza (and a great Caesar salad!) An afternoon spent in nearby Dexter was a fun time of exploring, with shop owners being so friendly and welcoming. We loved everything about our stay and hated to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic rental!
A really great and well-equipped place on the lake with awesome service/communication with hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just awesome!!!
This is the best VRBO we have stayed at. Amanda (the owner) had everything you would ever need for your stay. We loved the 3 full bathrooms and the decor was adorable. Beautiful lake view and enjoyed the busy lake and the sandy beach for my grandson. Location was perfect with only 10 mins from Dexter & Pinckney with great restaurants. The patio area with grill and patio furniture was a big hit. We loved the visit by the deer that came into the yard each night. I highly recommend this place, worth ever penny. Can’t say enough about it. Thank you Amanda for an enjoyable 2 weeks.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
This place was beautiful with a great location on the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cottage on the Lake
My husband, three adult daughters and I stayed in this adorable cottage while in town for my brother’s funeral. Although the occasion was grim, the cottage was a wonderful place to go back to after the Celebration of Life and mass. The cozy living room was perfect for spending the evening together in. We would definitely stay here again, especially during warmer weather when we could enjoy the balcony and deck. Thank you Margaret for being such a wonderful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lenore C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely. Comfortable and cozy - even in snow and cold winter temps.
Great space, very clean, we look forward to returning in warm weather to enjoy the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Karissa S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage on the lake
Nice place to stay with a small group. Beds were comfy, the double bunk upstairs rattled if you moved at all, and 2 of 3 bedrooms have nowhere to put your suitcases/stuff. Cute place on a beautiful lake with a great view! Not much seating inside... no table to eat at as a group- metal stools at sink and behind couch were ok...but pretty uncomfortable. Main floor bathroom needed a good cleaning, especially shower. Pretty well stocked kitchen which was nice, and hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Lake house that has been beautifully updated
If you are looking for a perfect Michigan lake house, look no further. This lake house has been beautifully update and has the most amazing views right on Lake Portage. The home is perfectly laid out to give plenty of space for 4 adults and 2 teenagers. The deck overlooking the lake is a wonderful place to have your coffee in the morning and take in the quiet surrounding. The beds were comfortable and 3 showers were perfect for us. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Loved every aspect of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lake house
The house is just as cute as it is in the photos! Nicely decorated and very clean. Not one complaint! Seriously not one! Lovely view of the lake and the sunset, plenty of outdoor furniture to enjoy relaxing outdoors. The lake has a sandy bottom, so wading out into enjoy the water was very pleasant. Very quiet neighborhood. My 83 year old mom uses a walker and had very little trouble as there are very few stairs getting into the house and out onto the deck. First floor full bath was perfect. All of the bedrooms were comfortable with plenty of fluffy pillows! The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you need to cook and serve a meal. The three full baths were perfect for all of us to get ready at the same time to attend a wedding we were in town for. The area is very nice. The cutest town I’ve ever seen, Dexter, is a short dive with plenty of restaurants and shopping. There are also lots of convenient shops across the street from the house. There is a pizza shop, convenience/liquor store, ice cream & coffee shop, and a kayak & pontoon rental. All of it is close enough to walk to. Everyone was so nice to us tourists! We did a second pontoon lake tour because the first one was so much fun! Really, the house was great! At no point did we wish we had something…everything is there. Our visit was so enjoyable! Driving away my husband and I said at the same time…I would do that again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

B. Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A delightful gem
We were so lucky to find this sweet lake house so close to the DTE mountain bike trails and our daughters home when COVID threatened to destroy our family reunion. We had unseasonably nice weather to enjoy the backyard and beach for cookouts and sunsets. The master bed was delicious. The kitchen well stocked. The living area comfy and the view lovely. A kayak or paddle board around the lake would have been fun. Maybe another time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT SPOT - EASY TO BE HERE
Such a great spot! We were there for a Water Polo Tournament at the University of Michigan. Easy & convenient to get to the school. Kitchen was completely & fully equipped with anything you needed. Including coffee/ sugar/ tea ... zip loc baggies, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher pucks, salt & pepper, olive oil - literally everything - ALL the basics! We were five adults and a one year old ... it was great to have three full bedrooms & bathrooms. Beds are super comfortable & there were plenty of towels in the bathroom. Even though the space is not huge, it was very comfortable & functional. Unfortunately, the outside chairs weren't available to us in early May - but the weekend weather was gorgeous. The lock issue that other renters have discussed is not difficult - you just have to follow the directions in the manual. We had a great five days & would recommend this rental to anyone!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen M., Santa Rosa

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disappointed in many ways, especially in the owner of the house.
I wanted to love this property but it had issues from the start. When I arrived I found the downstairs bathroom un-flushed with lots of feces in the toilet. I looked for a cleaning wand for the restroom but could not find one. I also could not lock the backdoor. I notified the owner of the lock-situation and she directed me to her Dad who lived next door. He came over and spent several minutes trying to lock the door. He instructed me to not use it. I also showed him the uncleaned toilet. He found a brush and cleaned it. The three downstairs doors and the upstairs door off the master were all very difficult to lock. We had to with the front door unlocked several nights but managed. since it is a safe neighborhood. The front door and side doors never seemed to work, not even the digital code worked. on the front door. The lock problem issues are also listed in her renter information book that I read with my sister, who lives in Pinckney. When it was time to leave, I washed the majority of the towels, stripped all beds that we had slept on and put the sheets in the washer. I also swept the floors and wiped down all counters. All trash was taken out to the trash cans. I messaged the owner telling her all of these things had been taken care of AND that the front door didn't seem to lock. My sister also witnessed how clean I left the home as she had helped me clean. The owner responded to my exit note and said thank you and I left. Two days later, I received a text from the owner Margaret saying I left the house in disorder. I am I will never not photograph every room. I left the rental much better than I found it. Very disappointed. I also rent to travelers and have hosted countless guests and truly know how to care and clean homes. Totally shocked. I wish I had gotten her Dad to do a walk- through. I called the owner to discuss but she did not pick up or respond to my call. Very sad at this outcome. We stayed here to get together with loved ones after my Mother’s passing a year ago.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake Front Home
Our family stayed for parents week for U Michigan. Only 25 minutes to downtown Ann Arbor our stay on the lake was relaxing. The home is beautiful, minutes from the cute town of Dexter and an easy country drive to Ann Arbor. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

valerie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall leaves
We needed a getaway for leaves and check out U of M . The Leaves literary changed while we were visiting . So pretty !!! Great find! Super convenient location. Close to so many little local fall events . Thank you — we had a great action a packed weekend !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful sunsets on lakeside property
Beautiful, spotlessly clean, spacious and comfortable home with fantastic views over the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding trip
All good, great place and view. Plenty of supplies except TP. Might want curtains on patio doors. Felt exposed to other house. Great having bathrooms for every bedroom. Could use a bigger sink in one bathroom. All good and very well decorated made us feel right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D., Louisville, KY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Highly recommended!
Our Multigenerational family came from Kentucky to visit our Daughter. We stayed at this beautiful and well kept home on the lake. Everything that we needed was on hand and we enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aleia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the amenities!
What a beautiful home! We were thrilled to be able to spend time with family at this gorgeous home. The beach was great, the beds were comfy, and we had everything we could’ve needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Amanda Feldmann

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I grew up in the Ann Arbor area and have lived in many different parts of the Metro Detroit area.

Why they chose this property

I grew up in Ann Arbor spending summers on the Portage Lake chain of lakes. My Dad grew up in Dexter and lived on Whitmore Lake for years. Between my summers and his time on Whitmore I fell in love with the chain of lakes and had to have a summer cottage there. My husband and I work in downtown Detroit so we live further east to be close to work and spend time with our family instead of in the car but in the summer we spend many nights and weekends loving life on the lake!

What makes this property unique

With my young children, this part of Portage Lake is perfect. They can walk right in from the shore and the shallow bay is perfect for us to swim together. Because it's shallow it isn't as busy and we don't get the water sports right next to our place, but can head out further into the lake if we want to have that kind of fun. It's so convenient having Riverside pizza, Ore Creek Brewing, Nauti MI Ice Cream and the liquor/grocery store right across the street. We are very close to great fishing spots to take the kids as well. The view of the lake especially on summer night sunsets is just breathtaking. I love the variety the chain of lakes provides and having the yacht club on our lake for sailing or heading up for a nice meal is very convenient. The proximity to downtown Dexter and Ann Arbor is great for a nice summer night out.

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