Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes

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A two-story house with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a fire pit.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a black refrigerator, and a stainless steel oven.
A marina with several boats docked, a grassy foreground, and a distant shoreline.
A two-story house with a wooden porch and a covered entryway.
A modern interior with a staircase leading to an upper level, a kitchen area with a dining table, and a living space with sofas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Huron River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Pinckney, MI
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Huron River
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Baseline Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom #1 on 2nd level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2 on 2nd level with view of the lake with a balcony

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom #3 on second level

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Pinckney

Located in Pinckney, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hudson Mills Metropark and Pinckney State Recreation Area, while The Encore Theatre and Purple Rose Theatre are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Pinckney, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Little Portage Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Huron River - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hudson Mills Metropark - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Baseline Lake - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 22 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hell Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zukey Lake Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes on 16 March 2027 start from NZ$1,678, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Portage Lake and Little Portage Lake. Huron River and Hudson Mills Metropark are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and modernized cottage on the lake. Close to Ann Arbor, Dexter, and the town of Pinckney. Be aware that the upstairs has only one enclosed bedroom with a full size bed pushed against a wall so difficult for a second sleeper to get up during the night, the other beds are located in one large room negating privacy of separate rooms.Host was responsive to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property, clean and well equipped. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Cute house. Beautiful lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean place that has an up north feel without the long drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great long weekend getaway

Clean, Cozy cottage, great location. Thank you for having us, our family had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're delighted you had a wonderful time. Your feedback helps us make sure we're doing all that we can to ensure our guests enjoy their stay and consider returning in the future. We hope to see you again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
It is not a 3 bedroom as listed but nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay on beautiful Portage Lake! Very clean, well cared for cottage. Loved the kayaks, paddle boards and hanging out on the dock!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
It was great hosting you again. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed you stay! We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away but still close to home!

We enjoyed the location and property. Daniel was very accommodating and easy to contact.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The house is newly updated and has a great location on Portage Lake. We rented a boat and had a lovely time. Unfortunately, the house is listed as 3 bedrooms but it is only 2 which made our stay less comfortable for our family with young children than we were hoping.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage on Portage Lake.

We loved staying at the cottage. Great time for a family trip. The water is wonderful. It’s like being in Northern Michigan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you so much for the review! We're delighted you had a wonderful time. Your feedback helps us make sure we're doing all that we can to ensure our guests enjoy their stay and consider returning in the future. We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

We had so much fun in this lakeside home! The home is newly remodeled, spacious, and in a great location. Groceries just down the street. Near Ann Arbor too and not a far drive from Detroit Airport. The owners are SO kind and responsive. Portage Lake is large and perfect for any boating activities. This is a must stay. We will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice quiet place on the Lake

My family met here for some summer fun on a lake we grew up on. Just what we needed
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall weekend

Adorable cottage in a great location. Quick, easy access to Ann Arbor and nearby is the cute little town of Dexter. Property owner is super responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for a family

We had a wonderful time on the lake! The house had everything we needed to make memories with the kids. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're delighted you had a wonderful time. Your feedback helps us make sure we're doing all that we can to ensure our guests enjoy their stay and consider returning in the future. We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake House

Fantastic location on the water. Loved the cottage. Took my mom, daughter and grandson. All had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay! Check in was super easy and the whole entire home was spotless. The kitchen is fully equipped and all of the beds were comfy, as were the linens. Appreciated all the extra blankets they have upstairs - plenty of bath and kitchen towels. Being right on the water was heavenly! The 4 kayaks and stand up paddle board were popular with our family. My husband and I traveled with our 2 grown kids and we had plenty of space. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Breathtaking sunrise from the dock
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage!

Very clean, very easy check in. Well stocked, plenty of cooking utensils. Almost new, Weber gas grill on back porch. Loved the dock and the location on Portage Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you so much for the review, it was wonderful hosting your family. We look forward to seeing you next year! If there's anything we can do to make your stay the very best it can be, please reach out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little getaway

This house was perfect for our weekday vacation. It has everything we needed and the view from the backyard was great. Our dog took full advantage of the dock for hours of fetch. Location was perfect for a visit to both Sandhill Crane and Chateau Aeronatique wineries. It was a very relaxing trip and we appreciate the use of your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good stay on lake

We enjoyed our time at the lake. The dock and paddle boat are fantastic and the welcome binder had good recs for the area. Only minor suggestion would be to get heavier blinds/drapes in bedrooms to keep rooms a bit darker.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're delighted you had a wonderful time. Your feedback helps us make sure we're doing all that we can to ensure our guests enjoy their stay and consider returning in the future. We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick weekend

The property space was well utilized for optimal space. The owners were responsive to questions. Nice weekend to spend with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you so much for choosing Quiet Dreams! We’re glad you enjoyed your time together and look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway!

We were in Michigan for a tournament for my daughter. We found this property and wanted to take advantage of the lake! The rental came with paddle boards, kayaks, and an aqua cycle. We took advantage of those and being able to fish and have fires. The owner was so helpful. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Portage Lake Cottage

Property had the following issues: No dishwasher No washer/dryer No electric socket in bathroom Bathroom sink did not drain All furniture dated and worn Shower very small, mold Water smells
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
We are disappointed when our guest's stay is not all that was hoped for. Please note that we disclose all of our amenities in our listing and not having the items highlighted should not be a surprise. We also work very hard to keep our home clean. We appreciate the feedback. It is our hope that the vast majority of the other reviews will be an accurate reflection of the Quiet Dreams experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay

My family really enjoyed relaxing by the lake for a long weekend before school started up again. The lake was beautiful, and we enjoyed the kayaks and paddleboards. Previous tenants apparently absconded with the life jackets, but the owner had more delivered very quickly. Traffic was a bit busy on the weekend, as the dock is near the marina, but more peaceful on the weekday. The house has the charms and quirks of an old building (like needing to duck coming down the stairs), but it is well maintained and we stayed cool with the A/C. The only slight negative of the experience was that the grill badly needed cleaning, but that was a minor blip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not a 3 bedroom

We booked this place because we wanted 3 bedrooms but it is actually a 1 bedroom with additional beds in the open space upstairs. Note that their Zillow listing says 2 bedrooms. Wrong but closer. We were very disappointed but decided we would just make it work. Quickly realized the place wasn't really ready for renting as the shades on the windows were just pleated paper. Certainly didn't darken the rooms. If you put them down, you would have to spend a fair amount of time re-pleating them to put them up. Also, no towel bars or hooks anywhere. Wet towels were laying all over. Owner then lied and said we damaged the counter and cabinets in the kitchen. Absolutely not true.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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