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Cozy Cottage Right on Whitmore Lake

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A two-story house with a front porch, a chimney, and a small front yard with gravel and shrubs.
A kitchen with wooden paneling, a marble countertop, and bar stools.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a refrigerator.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a window overlooking a body of water.
A lakeside view with a fire pit surrounded by rocks and sand, a wooden bench, and a chair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Explore the area

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Whitmore Lake, MI
  • Place, Whitmore Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Stadium
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Cozy Cottage Right on Whitmore Lake

It's a cozy cottage that was just renovated in 2021! In this cottage you feel like you went back to the 50's in a well preserved cottage located right on the water. The renovation was done to keep the original cozy feel while adding new amenities. The sandy beach makes this rustic home the perfect place to get away and enjoy some peace and quiet, disconnect from the world. Enjoy a good nights sleep in one of the 3 new queen beds. Close to the restaurants and bars of this lake community.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1875240vb
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Whitmore Lake

Located in Whitmore Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. The Lyon and Leslie Science & Nature Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Links at Whitmore Lake and Legacy Center Sports Complex. Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Power Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting.
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Whitmore Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Whitmore Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Michigan - 12 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Ann Arbor Hands On Museum - 13 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 16 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Briarwood Mall - 19 min drive - 38.1 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 16 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage Right on Whitmore Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Cottage Right on Whitmore Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage Right on Whitmore Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage Right on Whitmore Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage Right on Whitmore Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Whitmore Lake and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Wildwood Lake. Horseshoe Lake and Hamburg Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cora G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with host, very cozy place with excellent lake access. Only one bathroom on ground floor and two of the bedrooms are upstairs. Kitchen appliances are a little outdated and microwave was hidden in an out of the way cabinet so I didn’t even know they had one until we were leaving. Overall very nice stay and the lake is gorgeous and very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2026
Thank you Cora! You were a wonderful guest and we really appreciate you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oliver M.

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

Cute cottage

An awesome lakefront cabin on Whitmore Lake, perfect for a little getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2024
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the cottage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Lakefront Gem! Clean, well stocked and lots to do! We brought our boat and kayaks (the cabin does have 1 kayak)- lots of family time cruising the lake (watch out for very shallow areas (over on the southeast side it's shallow and rocks big enough to ding your prop-there is a topographical lake map framed on the wall at the bottom of the stairs), fishing, swimming, floating on tubes in the sandbar. Nice small beach at the cabin. Tried Captain Joes nearby - excellent food and cocktails. The screened in porch is great to watch the Purple Martins singing and zipping around feeding their young. One flew up to the screened in porch, gripped the screen and watched us for a minute, before flying off. The large firepit is great for gathering in the evening to take in the lake, make pudgie pies and relax in the comfortable chairs. A wonderful place to be. The host is responsive to any questions you may have.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2026
Thank you so much Julie!! Happy to have you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Nice

Very Peaceful and our granddaughters loved it here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammi S.

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

Cozy cottage

We enjoyed our stay on Whitmore Lake! We found great restaurants in the area. The lake was fun for kayaking and fishing. The cottage had everything we needed for a romantic getaway weekend. The hosts even provided a bottle of wine for our anniversary!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah F.

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

4th of July

Beautiful property! Right on the lake. Enjoyed the fireworks but also the peacefulness of the location, beautiful view every moment of the day. Hope to be back next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you so much! We are glad you had a good stay and would love for you to come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Great find !!

We loved our stay at Whitmore Lake. Julie’s cottage is beautifully renovated. So tasteful, but left a little of the ambience of the original structure. The location is fantastic and the view from the porch is unforgettable. We had swans visit us every morning.. Don’t hesitate to book the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2024
Thank you Mark! We are so glad you enjoyed the cottage and noticed that we tried to keep some original aesthetic while giving it modern amenities. And the porch is my favorite place as well! Please come again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this cozy cottage. We were in town for a Michigan football game and it was an easy drive to and from Ann Arbor. We loved coming back from the game and playing in the sand, and relaxing by the fire pit. We enjoyed our coffee on the screened in porch with the beautiful view of the lake (and swans and ducks). Cottage is nicely updated and still charming. Perfect for our family of 4 (with 2 littles - age 2 and 4). Communications with Julie were great as well. We’d love to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pete O.

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

Excellent for Visiting UM Fans

We had tickets for the game and everywhere in Ann Arbor was super expensive (or already booked) that weekend. Cozy Cottage was perfect; comfortable, clean, and 35 minutes from the stadium. We also ate at nearby restaurants and avoided the crazy busy Ann Arbor places. Our hosts responded quickly to emails and messages via the app. I recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2024
Thank you Pete! We are so glad you were able to enjoy all our cozy cottage and its surrounding area has to offer!

About the host

Hosted by Julie Reiff

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We love sharing this cottage, as it was purchased for our family of 4, but life doesn't allow us to be out here all the time so we enjoy sharing it.

Why they chose this property

We have family on the lake and also love the closeness to our home in Saline, MI.

What makes this property unique

It is a true cottage. And a perfect spot for our family to enjoy lake life.

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