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Hot tub, fireplace. Lakefront, with roomy, yet homey ambience! Spring bargains!!

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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2300+ square feet of living space
WELCOME!!
Turtle Point! Family from New York says this place is phenomenal!!
Yes, we call it Turtle Point!
6 “sisters” at their 4th annual “Blabber Blast”

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Brooklyn, MI
  • Place, Wamplers Lake
  • Place, Cambridge Junction Historic State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan International Speedway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 3

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower

Upstairs

Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Hot tub, fireplace. Lakefront, with roomy, yet homey ambience! Spring bargains!!

Gorgeous, Inspirational, Roomy Lakefront home! Looking for a getaway to provide peace, with plenty of play opportunities? Take the time to look through all our reviews and photos. NOW, picture YOURSELF in this setting.

You will love this 2,300+ square feet, two story, open layout home! It is situated facing south on an unshared 1/2 acre of land we call Turtle Point. You will have wonderful views of sunrise and sunsets! Lakefront on three sides, its many deep windows provide spectacular views in every direction, every season. Located directly on a 66 acre, natural, quiet, great fishing lake, Turtle Point is delightful, and we have our own private beach area.

While best suited for 6-8 people, Turtle Point Lodge sleeps up to 12, with three private bedrooms and two queen sleeper sofas in the two separate living areas. There are two bathrooms, one on each level. Sparkling new kitchen is well furnished. Dining table can seat ten, and in addition, there are two barstools at the counter, or, more informally, use the tray tables.

You can spend your time here all to yourselves. (A common comment in our guest book is, "WE NEVER LEFT!") Or get out and enjoy the local activities. In the heart of the Irish Hills recreation area, our friendly towns are no strangers to tourists. Brooklyn and Tecumseh in particular have quaint, specialty shops, farmers markets, antiques, wineries, (One is just a half mile down the road!) parades, festivals and summer fun. Michigan International Speedway is only 3-4 miles away! This UNIQUE home and property are wonderful EVERY time of the year!!

Just entering our fall season, it may be the most underestimated time of the year. The area is just beginning its fall display, with hints of much more to come. Walks, soaking in the sun, dips in the hot tub, these delightful days are perfect for yard games or kayaks. Moonlit nights give opportunity for hot dogs, s'mores and campfire gazing, You might want to think about celebrating a holiday or special occasion where you can gather a good-sized group at this large, lovely, very clean home! Turtle Point loves to host special events! We have had family groups from all over, a book club, 10 men from an extended family, prayer group, anniversary celebration, 6 sisters, golf outing, even a wedding!

Winter is beautiful, watching the weather from the warmth and coziness of your home. You can sit back and watch it snow from the comfort of home, or you can sled and slide on the ice, or watch (or be!) an ice fisherman. Can you imagine sitting in the hot tub on the deck, directly under the stars? You can even be served in an igloo at a local winery.

Nite Lites at MIS is a spectacular show, fun for the family - a 6-mile Christmas drive-thru! This is available before Thanksgiving into the New Year. Make popcorn, watch a good movie (large selection of DVDs) or sports program, and/or play some family games - Bingo, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader, Junga, Family Charades, etc.

New life awakens in the spring. Little traffic on our road makes it a good place to get out and take exploratory walks. You might see migrating swans and returning birds. Turtles begin to crawl out to bask in the sun and you can enjoy the hot tub. We now have a floating diving and fishing platform! It's hard to find this large a lot on a lake! No close neighbors to bother, or to bother YOU! We are all ready to jump into summer activities!

Summers are perfect here at the lake. We have a large, sandy beach area with shallows for the kids. Large yard play areas for family sports - ladder golf provided. We have many beach chairs, both Adirondack and cloth chairs, picnic table, benches and a glider, even children's chairs. Paddleboat, 6 kayaks, rowboat, sand/beach toys and life preservers are on-site. We can rent you a pontoon and/or Captain Neil is sometimes available to host pontoon rides or for campfire crooning! You may also bring your own small boat or jet-ski.

There is no off-season to this beautiful property! Hot tub, campfire, leisure spaces anytime! Huge TVs, comfy seating and gas fireplace make the living area so homey, while the deep windows let you look out at the lake in comfort. The beautiful, new, full kitchen, again with lake view, provides a great place for cooking and eating. When searching for your dream vacation getaway, be sure you are comparing apples to apples! Read our 5-star reviews!

Please note: sorry, but for everyone’s peace of mind, we are not allowing pets, and no smoking is allowed in the house. Many perks not listed - like the natural gas grill on deck for all-season use, big 68" and 58" TVs. Starter firewood provided for your campfire.

This home is great for the nature lover - beauty, peace, relaxation. Even with 12 people you can find a quiet spot! Old-fashioned screened-in sitting porch, a deck area to enjoy a cup of coffee on a quiet morning, beach, a special shaded alcove, upper deck, campfire, under a shade tree - you choose. You can fish right off the dock, great for kids and children at heart! Indoor and outdoor games, puzzles, books, DVDs. WiFi available for your entertainment or for work needs if you must, with desk area. Choose your favorite season and book now, up to a year ahead.

One of our recent reviews: “Amazing Family Vacation at Turtlepoint Lodge!
Me, my husband and 5 kids choose a different vacation house to rent in Michigan each summer. This home is by far our favorite! The house, property, and lake blew us away the moment we walked in. The house is huge with many places to relax away from the group. It is immaculately clean and has everything you would need to enjoy your stay. The owners are very kind and helpful. We enjoyed our family time so much here, the kids are begging to stay here every summer from now on. We feel beyond blessed and will carry these memories forever. Thank you for everything!”

FYI NOTE: We have installed an air scrubber with ActivePure Technology in both zones of the heating/cooling ducts to create a cleaner, healthier living environment. Their ads say it kills over 99% of viruses, mold, and bacteria on surfaces as well as in the air!
Opening in August of 2021, we have met all the criteria to become VRBO Premier Hosts! In our first four years, we have had over 200 guests, and people have been generous with their raving 5 STAR reviews. Check us out.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Guests to remove all cigarette butts outdoors

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Brooklyn

Located in Brooklyn, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Irish Hills Shore Golf Course and Devils Lake Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cambridge Junction Historic State Park and Frances Broehl Memorial No. 1 Nature Sanctuary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Michigan International Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Brooklyn, MI

What's nearby

  • Cambridge Junction Historic State Park - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Michigan International Speedway - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Hayes State Park - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Dewey Lake - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Watkins Lake State Park - 10 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Jackson Station - 28 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atlas Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Boy - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jerry's Pub & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hot tub, fireplace. Lakefront, with roomy, yet homey ambience! Spring bargains!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hot tub, fireplace. Lakefront, with roomy, yet homey ambience! Spring bargains!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hot tub, fireplace. Lakefront, with roomy, yet homey ambience! Spring bargains!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hot tub, fireplace. Lakefront, with roomy, yet homey ambience! Spring bargains!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Brooklyn holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Cambridge Junction Historic State Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from White lake. Wamplers Lake and Frances Broehl Memorial No. 1 Nature Sanctuary are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa & Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect rental for the weekend! We had 12 adults stay the night and there was plenty of room for everyone. The house and surrounding property is beautiful and extremely well maintained! There was room to play yard games, kayaks, a paddle boat, and a fire pit. The rental provides plenty of towels and bedding and there’s a fully stocked kitchen (there’s even a crock pot!) the lake is small but the water was warm! Overall a beautiful location— we would love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dj K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing. Beautiful home in a tranquil gorgeous location. Plenty of amenities and the host was the best. Fishing, kayaking, pedalboats, small private beach, hot tub, campfire, gas grill, even a piano for sing alongs! Just bring in food and drinks and youll never want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Spring break 2025

My husband and I took our 3 boys here for a little spring break getaway and it was PERFECT! My oldest loves fishing, so he spent a majority of the time fishing while my other 2 and I enjoyed the nice warm hot tub! I also really loved sitting in front of the fireplace and watching the lake while having my coffee. Gail was an excellent host and very prompt with responses and making sure we were comfortable and had all of our needs met! The home is breathtaking and we cannot wait to come back when it's warm out to enjoy being in the water too!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley B.

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

Lake house

Great place, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

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

It was amazing!!

The weather was beautiful, the house was amazing and we had the time of our lives having a "staycation" away from home! Gail was a great host and very responsive. Best spot to pick for what we all wanted! Thank you everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent stay

Great location and many amenities. Clean and secure and terrific communication with owner. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Great getaway!

Great property all around! Location, things to do, home was well kept and pontoon rental was convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great lakeside retreat

Had a great time with family. Lots of swimming and fishing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgia Y., Redford, MI

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

Beautiful property , comfy beds

Great weekend away in a beautiful setting We enjoyed the hot tub and the set up is great for ganes and movie watching in cold weather
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

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

Perfect for girls’ weekend!

We had a fantastic time at the property for a girls crafting weekend! We loved the open layout and lake location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

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

Great place

Very clean. It was a great place to get everyone together.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

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

What a fun place!

We had a great week at Turtle Point. We spent a lot of time fishing, and on the paddle boats and kayaks. Everything was perfect and as described. Goregeous views, and great weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Perfect cabin getaway

Great house with plenty of sleeping capacity, hot tub, picnic table, fire pit, pontoon, multiple kayaks and canoes. The town and neighbors were all very welcoming and friendly. We already want to rent again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Family vacation

Great place to relax and enjoy our family. Hosts were very responsive to any questions and gave us a heads up on activities in town if we wanted to avoid the traffic. Highly recommend!! Thanks for sharing this beautiful place with us. We made great family memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandt S.

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

Peace and Quiet at the Lake

Turtle Point Lodge is an excellent place to spend a quiet weekend. It was made for spending quality time with friends and time away from screens. The house was great, loved the area and the lake, and spent time at some local restaurants. Thanks, Gail!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL S.

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

2nd Stay

Excellent place to get away. Very comfortable and everything you need. We go in the winter but need to check it out during the summer when the lake can truly be utilized. Excellent host and easy departure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tayren P.

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

Amazing

Everything was the best
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Second Summer at Turtle Point

Need I say more? Returning this summer, it felt like coming home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Fantastic Family Getaway

My entire extended family thoroughly enjoyed our time at Turtle Point! All the water "toys" (i.e., boats) were a huge plus. We loved being on the lake and away from other houses. It felt very private. The house is beautiful. Gail and company were wonderful hosts and were even able to accommodate my request for a late check out time. We were in town for a family wedding, and this was the perfect place to relax in between events. We rented Neil's pontoon boat which was a lot of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal z.

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

Mom and sons getaway

Hit book now! Turtle Point 🐢 is just amazing. Was just me and my 2 sons the memories made there will never be forgotten! Host are amazing house sparkling clean! From the views wildlife hottub privacy location its just incredibly amazing for any season!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

richard d.

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

Just what we needed

A last minute trip to get away and unwind. Turned out to be a perfect place. The house and lake were beautiful. The property is large and the beach is wonderful. House was well stocked and very clean. It would be a great place for a large group or just a couple. Very private and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

Amazing Rental

Beautiful home, excellent location. Swimming and beach were perfect for small children, huge yard to play in. Well stocked kitchen and plenty of towels. There were a few issues while we were there but the owners responded promptly! Excellent communication with the owners from before our vacation to after. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

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

Amazing Place, Amazing Hosts!

The Turtle Point Lodge is everything and more! It is warm, it’s immaculately clean, and the amenities and location, it is one for the books. It is a six star rating on a five star scale! Beyond the all of this are the owners, you will not find more gracious and accommodating hosts, they are the best! Thank you, Gail, Larry, Neil, and Deb for providing such a great and memorable time for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott L., Holt

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

Great experience.

This house is beautiful. It has all the little details we could have asked for. The owners were quick to respond to any question and very easy to work with. They were so nice, we would definitely come back. Next time maybe in the summer months to enjoy more of what is to offer outside. What a peaceful beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J., South Jordan, Utah

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

Amazing views, beautiful property

This lake house was a little slice of Heaven for our group of 6. The views are amazing- day or night. Loved having dinner while watching the otters and baby ducks. Windows and skylights abound with such lovely views and natural light Beds are super comfortable Remodeled kitchen and bathrooms Great televisions Plenty of seating- indoors and outside Best property on the lake! Kind and very responsive property owners
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Your host

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Living nearby, two men, (their wives are cousins,) had a vision to provide a place that would be a blessing to folks like you. They determined if this property ever became available, they would grab it up and make their vision come true.

Why they chose this property

Turtle Point is so different, unique as a lake house. It was a perfect work project as we transformed this overgrown, sadly let-go - inside and out - into the Cinderella place you will appreciate! One child entering said, "Is this a mansion?"

What makes this property unique

Large living and activity areas, striking new kitchen, homey, endless possibilities!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests