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Escape to Tranquility: Lakefront Cottage Just Minutes from Ann Arbor, MI"

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A residential house with a covered patio, a small deck, and a well-maintained lawn.
Two kayaks on a grassy lawn with a house and a tree in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, a lamp, and a wall decoration.
A room with a large window overlooking a lake, two black chairs, a small table, and a wooden ceiling beam.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Whitmore Lake, MI
  • Place, Horseshoe Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Links at Whitmore Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Whitmore Lake

Located in Whitmore Lake, this cottage is near a water park and on the waterfront. Leslie Science & Nature Center and Ann Arbor Hands On Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kempf House Museum and Law Quadrangle. Power Center for the Performing Arts and Nichols Arboretum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, sledging and ice skating.
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Whitmore Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Links at Whitmore Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of Michigan - 12 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 16 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Briarwood Mall - 19 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 12 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boomers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Captain Joe's Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Tranquility: Lakefront Cottage Just Minutes from Ann Arbor, MI" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Escape to Tranquility: Lakefront Cottage Just Minutes from Ann Arbor, MI"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Tranquility: Lakefront Cottage Just Minutes from Ann Arbor, MI"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Tranquility: Lakefront Cottage Just Minutes from Ann Arbor, MI"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Tranquility: Lakefront Cottage Just Minutes from Ann Arbor, MI" located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Horseshoe Lake and The Links at Whitmore Lake. Whitmore Lake is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

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 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy, sandy beach, lots of amenities! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an excellent weekend. House was exactly what we needed for a gameday weekend! Host was welcoming and communicated effectively. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2026
Thank you Tom. We are glad you enjoyed the Cottage & hope to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a beautiful spot. Host was very responsive and nice to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean, comfortable, and easy to get to. The host and hostess had everything we needed for our stay. There was even aquatic toys for us to use on the lake that we enjoyed. The hot tub was awesome and the view of the lake was gorgeous. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I love this place. It's very cozy, everything works, the host is super duper nice&responds to any questions quickly, the lake is awesome (nice firm bottom). Just came from our 4th year in a row!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Hot tub and kayaks on a beautiful quiet lake.Great host with quick communication.Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lakeside property
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
adequate
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

We loved our stay! thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2022
Thank you. We sure hope to see you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect little getaway to visit our college kids and go the game. Go Blue!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake cottage for family vacation

Very comfortable lakefront cottage in quiet neighborhood. Perfect for small family gathering and close to several area attractions, shopping, etc. Great in-between location to visit other family in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I stayed here for a month and i wasn't dissapointed...the back yard leading onto the lake is lovely and perfect for either quiet reflection, or a family gathering....The owners were very responsive and looked out for all my needs.The inside is older so please dont expect an updated look, and theres only one bathroom, so when the family were up, we needed to syncronise....outside of that i loved my month....
Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay

Beautiful and peaceful lake. Very relaxing. Excellent property and easy communication with owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful location and host! Check-in was easy, everything was immaculate, and all of the amenities really made our trip perfect! I will 100% be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank You very much Paul You were a great guest & please come back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

This home was perfect for a nice relaxing getaway. The location was quiet and peaceful with a beautiful lake view.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

Beautiful location on the lake. All the amenities you would need. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation Get Away

Nice place, comfy beds; enjoyed hot tub; easy ride in and out of Ann Arbor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Easter vacation

Had a very nice relaxing stay. The hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Adult Trip

Wonderful place. Right by water and easy access to main road.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay in a Beautiful Location

We loved the house. It was in such a beautiful location and very close to Ann Arbor. The view was wonderful and the hot tub was very relaxing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn’t ski. We had the best time ever. Hosts was very hospitable. Can’t wait to go back .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful week!

Just what our family needed! The location was simple and stunning 😍 We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage was Wonderful

We had a relaxing and comfortable 4 night stay at this property. The close location to Ann Arbor was handy, the lake was beautiful, the bedrooms were comfy, the 4-season sunroom was the perfect dining room and the neighborhood was lovely. Thank you so much for a fantastic home where we got to spend time with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

We very much enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our favorite place

We love and look forward to coming here every summer. It's cozy, comfy, and super easy to access. The owner is extremely responsive&friendly. The lake is Goldilocks perfect. Perfect temp, size, with a lake bed that's firm to walk on but turns deep quickly so you aren't walking forever to take a proper swim.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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