Relaxing Ranch Style Waterfront Home--30 minutes from Ann Arbor

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8163 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Enjoy the area

Pinckney, MI

Whispering Pines6 min drive
Pinckney State Recreation Area7 min drive
University of Michigan25 min drive
Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunkroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Lakeside Bedroom #1

2 Queen Beds

Lakeside Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Private Office/Sun Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful location right on the lake. Beautiful sunset views. Great for a couples quiet getaway or fun for the whole family. Take the kayak or canoe out on the lake or rent a pontoon boat from Wonderland’s Marina! Spend time fishing on the dock. Keep an eye out for the deer that come at twilight. 30-minutes from Ann Arbor for sporting events or a night on the town.

Details:
This comfortable lakeside home has front and backyard areas. There is a bird feeder frequented by songbirds on one side and a gorgeous view of the lake on the other. The back patio has a table and chairs. There is also a fire pit with loveseat by the water. There is a neighboring house close to the left and untouched property to the right which gives the cottage the feel of being more remote in nature, even as it is among the other lake houses.

Inside, you’ll step into the open concept living area with a kitchen, dining table, breakfast nook, and two couches framing the sliding window doors that open to the lake. To the left of the living area is the entrance to the first bedroom with two queen beds and a large window looking out over the lake. The spacious attached bathroom with heated floors has a walk-in closet turned nursery. On the other side of home, through the kitchen, you’ll find the other bathroom and bedrooms with a queen bedroom overlooking the lake and a bunk room for the kids.

The laundry room and private office area can be accessed through the bunk room or from the patio area through sliding glass doors. The office has windows on all sides and a nice view of the lake. It’s a great spot to work in or relax.

Tips:
Driving up, it can be easy to miss! Look for the two tall pine trees.

We have a new Kinetico water softening system and a tankless water heater. It takes time to warm up. Leave 3-4 minutes before your shower to make sure the water is just right. Enjoy the heated floors in the largest bathroom!

Property manager

Caroline Kittle

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Pinckney Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2.5BA | Stairs Required | 1,632 Sq Ft

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please be respectful of the property and neighbors. Our no smoking policy includes no marijuana smoking, vaping, or incense.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Pinckney

Located in Pinckney, this holiday home is 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pinckney, MI

What's nearby

Whispering Pines - 6 min drive
Pinckney State Recreation Area - 7 min drive
Legacy Center Sports Complex - 20 min drive
University of Michigan - 25 min drive
Michigan Stadium - 25 min drive

Getting around

Ann Arbor Station - 23 min drive
Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

Zukey Lake Tavern - 13 min drive
Dairy Queen - 15 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Pinckney Diner - 6 min drive
Little Caesars Pizza - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Ranch Style Waterfront Home--30 minutes from Ann Arbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Ranch Style Waterfront Home--30 minutes from Ann Arbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Ranch Style Waterfront Home--30 minutes from Ann Arbor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Ranch Style Waterfront Home--30 minutes from Ann Arbor located?

This family-friendly Pinckney holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Huron River and Hudson Mills Metropark. Pinckney State Recreation Area is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 September 2023

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

What a great place!

Stayed 3 nights and had a great time. The house and property are so nice and everything was better than perfect. We’ll be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carly C.

14 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A Fun Getaway!

We stayed with two families in this house and it was fine for what we needed. Well stocked and right on the water. House and yard is not quite as pictured, but it was fine. We loved the area, but we did have to bring our smaller boat to fit it under some of the bridges on the chain of lakes. The boys caught plenty of fish on the lake we stayed on so they were happy!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

28 July 2023

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

Very nice stay

The house was clean, well appointed, and had everything we needed. Location was excellent and accessible to heart by grocery store, etc. We had a great time. Neighbors were great, too!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

24 July 2023

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

Perfect getaway for families!

This property is absolutely perfect especially if you have young children. The host was very gracious and the property itself had everything you would ever need. Amenities were second to none, and the place was spotless and well taken care of by the owners. We had an amazing time and will be back without a doubt!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

29 May 2023

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

Wonderful stay!

We had such a nice time over the holiday weekend. The space was perfect for me and my wife with our 19-month old, my parents, and my sister-in-law to all stay, and we had plenty of room to host my brother and wife and two children during the say for two days. The backyard was lovely and very close to the water. We made great use of the fire pit and the grill. Our son loved the little beach area and all of the fun toys that were available for him. Great, great place to stay if you’re looking to do something similar to what we did. Oh and as a bonus the neighbors have two very sweet dogs :)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Kittle

Our family of 5 loves to swim, hike, and explore nature. There are so many fun opportunities near Little Portage Lake. The cottage is also a cozy spot to spend time together and enjoy the gorgeous views.

Why they chose this property

Little Portage Lake is a quiet lake on the chain of lakes with views of nature that make you feel like you're up north. In addition, the canal to Big Portage Lake is right around the corner and leads to a high energy water sports lake - so you can have the best of both worlds!

What makes this property unique

We love the views from the bedroom, office, and living room windows, which are all right up next to the lake. The sloping entrance to the water used to be a boat launch. It's the perfect spot for little ones to play in the shallow water, and we love taking the kayak or canoe out to swim in the deeper areas. The home has some love-able quirks - like the addition of the sun room/office with windows on all sides.