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The Cheerful Lake House at Crane Cove

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Exterior
Living area
Living room area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Jackson, MI
  • Little Wolf Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Michigan International Speedway
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Cascade Falls
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Jackson, MI (JXN-Reynolds Field)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft/ Sitting Area

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cheerful Lake House at Crane Cove

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Situated on beautiful all sports Wolf Lake this newly built space is gorgeous with great views from it's lofty deck.
Located near the Irish Hills there are many things to enjoy in this area.
- 40 min to THE BIG HOUSE
- 15 min to MIS
Enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, or paddle boating (all included) right from the lakefront and shared dock. Bring your own boat and launch at the local landing and dock here for the duration of your stay.

The Lake House has additional spaces also for rent, basement and garage apartment, these could potentially have guests during your stay. We ask that our guests observe a quiet time after 11pm. Each space has a separate private entrance and no access between them. The laundry room is a shared space in the garage.

Check out our additional spaces:
Cozy Cottage Apartment
https://www.vrbo.com/2587684

Lakefront Cottage Apartment
https://www.vrbo.com/2587684?rm1=a2&expediaPropertyId=73974069

Tiny House on the Lake
https://www.vrbo.com/2000669

Property manager

Luke
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Jackson

Located in Jackson, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lefglen Nature Sanctuary and Watkins Lake State Park, while Terry Fire Bowl and Ella Sharp Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Michigan International Speedway or Keeley Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Jackson, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Wolf Lake - 10 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Michigan International Speedway - 22 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Henry Ford Allegiance Health - 26 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Cascade Falls - 27 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Sandhill Crane Vineyards - 31 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Jackson Station - 24 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aggies Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Napoleon Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Los Tres Amigos - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Callaghan's - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cheerful Lake House at Crane Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cheerful Lake House at Crane Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cheerful Lake House at Crane Cove?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cheerful Lake House at Crane Cove located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wolf Lake and Lefglen Nature Sanctuary. Mellen Camp Lake and Little Wolf Lake County Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JEFF M.

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

Beautiful!

We equipped for enjoying outdoor activities. Such a beautiful spot, and great communication with the host!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

Gr8

Wish we could have stayed during summer . Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie T.

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

Beautiful secluded location

Very clean. Nice space. Beautiful view of the lake. Quite private, but we didnt have to share the house with guests in the other apartments. We were the only guests. We were there over Christmas time, so we were not able to enjoy the lake activities. But we hope to be back next summer or fall. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chris C.

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

short getaway

great property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan G.

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

Enjoyable Getaway

I had a great short stay in the perfect little home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel K.

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

Small but nice.

We rented this place for our family of 4 over Thanksgiving so we could stay closer to extended family living in Jackson. It worked great for us. Much better than getting a hotel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Peaceful Setting

Highly recommended, would definitely return. Beautifully furnished and well cared for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean, well maintained, beautiful views, mattress was very soft with no support (personally I like firm, maybe you like super soft) I would stay again though
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

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

Perfect stay

It was exactly what we hoped for. Was a great stay. Thank-you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin H.

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

Great fall weekend!

Beautiful property and lake. Easy access to surrounding towns/cities. Very relaxing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Great spot for a great price

Very beautiful house, great view of the lake. The sunsets are a 10/10. Overall the house ate.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette A.

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

Excellent location and stay

We had a wonderful stay with the main attraction being the lake access. The unit was perfectly clean and neat. We would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Labor day wknd

Beautiful setting, close to restaurants and stores, quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

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

Fully lived up to it's "exceptional" rating

In addition to what the other reviews say (very clean, great hosts, great views, peaceful) the lake house is a nice distance from the neighboring properties. The east side is bordered by a small marsh, which was lovely in itself. We plan to stay there again and bring binoculars for bird watching.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyera J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

T.J. A.

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

Peaceful getaway

The location was great, the property was perfectly maintained. Hosts were extremely communicative and helpful. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina J.

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

Fantastic stay

Regardless of the weather, it was just such a beautiful place. Great, friendly owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

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

Great Place!

Cozy little place with/ one bedroom and a loft that sleeps 3. Very clean. owners always close by and very responsive. Many free kayaks to use, a paddle boat, and the option of pontoon boat rental (excellent price). The yard had deer, cranes, swans, and rabbits visiting. Super quiet and peaceful. Planning to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Beautiful Place

Very relaxing place to stay with fun activities and a cute little beach to sit on. The neighborhood was quiet, and we enjoyed the paddle boat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Family getaway

Our family had a fantastic time staying at this property. Plenty of room and amenities to go with a scenic view and lots of wildlife. The host made himself available to provide assistance when needed. We will definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley M.

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

Family getaway

Beautiful and well-kept property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

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

Second Visit

My daughter and I spent Mother's Day weekend plus a couple more days at this cottage, both last year and this year. It's clean, bright and cheery with a great view of the lake. My daughter went kayaking while I watched from the deck. We went into town on the Saturday night for a nice dinner, but other than that, we spent most of the time in the cottage. Oh, we got tattoos!! That was fun!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very beautiful! Would love to visit again. Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron C.

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

Breathtaking atmosphere

This property was well kept and had plenty of activities to keep you occupied. The views were unreal and we wont be staying anywhere else when we come to MI. Thanks for the wonderful trip!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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