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

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Enjoy the area

Pinckney, MI

Whispering Pines7 min drive
Legacy Center Sports Complex17 min drive
University of Michigan28 min drive
Jackson, MI (JXN-Reynolds Field)52 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

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

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Welcome to the Lake! Plenty of parking for 2 vehicles. Need more? Let us know!

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pet fee $150

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO SMOKING!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include 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.

Pinckney, MI

What's nearby

Whispering Pines - 7 min drive
Pinckney State Recreation Area - 11 min drive
Legacy Center Sports Complex - 17 min drive
University of Michigan - 28 min drive
Michigan Stadium - 29 min drive

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
Dairy Queen - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Pinckney Diner - 7 min drive
Little Caesars Pizza - 6 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?

This family-friendly Pinckney holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Huron River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hudson Mills Metropark and Whispering Pines. Pinckney State Recreation Area and Brighton State Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

10/10 Excellent

Robbie G.

17 October 2023

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

Susan E.

20 August 2023

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

Jennifer M.

13 August 2023

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

8/10 Good

Judy M.

8 August 2023

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

Mary G.

21 June 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Denise Madis

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)