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Quiet lakefront property, up north feel, on/off water activities, pet friendly

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Property grounds
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Pinckney, MI
  • Place, Pinckney State Recreation Area
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Whispering Pines
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Timber Trace Golf Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet lakefront property, up north feel, on/off water activities, pet friendly

Enjoy lake living at this 2 bedroom, 2 full bath Willows on Watson Lake property. Newly renovated with everything you need for your stay including all stainless steel appliances, a bunk room that sleeps 6 along with a master bedroom and a beautiful spa like master bathroom. Enjoy the sounds of the water wildlife while you enjoy a coffee on the deck in the morning. Host a smore party in the evening next to the large fire pit. Take advantage of the chain of lakes with the available kayaks, paddle boards and pontoon or enjoy the many hiking/biking trails nearby. Pet friendly with comfort of fenced in yard.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Pinckney

Located in Pinckney, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Whispering Pines and Legacy Center Sports Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Briarwood Mall and Tanger Outlets Howell. Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pinckney, MI

What's nearby

  • Pinckney State Recreation Area - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Whispering Pines - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Timber Trace Golf Club - 15 min drive - 6.7 km
  • University of Michigan - 45 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 45 min drive - 46.8 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 43 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bopps - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Country Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hell Saloon - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet lakefront property, up north feel, on/off water activities, pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Quiet lakefront property, up north feel, on/off water activities, pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet lakefront property, up north feel, on/off water activities, pet friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet lakefront property, up north feel, on/off water activities, pet friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Pinckney State Recreation Area and within 9 mi (15 km) of Whispering Pines and Huron River. Brighton State Recreation Area is 11.2 mi (18 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved watching boats cruise the channel from the deck. Great place to kyack , fish, swim and relax
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

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

Peaceful paradise

Great stay! We enjoyed the sandy beach area and saw plenty of wildlife. Very clean and has all the necessities. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautifully maintained and had everything our lake loving family needed!! The beds were very comfortable with great duvets and the washer and dryer were industrialized sized and so convenient. The hosts were gracious when contacted and wete so kind. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Great location on the lake

Great stay overall. Perfect location on the lake with plenty of room for family. Pet friendly which was a huge plus. Optional boat rental gave us access to the chain of lakes for swimming and fishing. Great fishing from the property itself as well. Hope to return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved the back deck. Loved the updated home, the kitchen and main bath were awesome. I also loved the king mattress, it slept very well. The lake view was very nice, but the entrance to the canal was right next to us and boats came and went at all hours. The home was pet friendly, I didn’t think about that when I booked our stay, you can tell that dogs are very welcome. That would have been great if I had one! It was in the description though, my bad. The 10 minute drive on a dirt road was ok during the day, but dicey at night for us old folks. Communication with the owners was the best I have experienced with VRBO. Thank you for opening your home to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay. The home is absolutely beautiful and comfortable, and the outdoor space is huge with water views on all sides. We brought our boat and enjoyed exploring all of the lakes. Our boat is small (16ft) and there was just enough room to tie off to the dock. The kids loved the bunk beds, and the king size bed in the master was very comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed and more to make most of our meals at home. The best place we found to swim with a sandy bottom was blind lake, easy to get to with a boat or kayak. We hope to be back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole P.

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

Great House

We loved our stay. We were very comfortable at the house. The only thing we found a bit unfortunate was getting to the house on the dirt narrow road and it was all the way at the end. We didn't leave as much as we would have liked due to this. Overall it was beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is wonderful & the yard is even better, with awesome views. Very clean & comfortable! We had a great time. We learned that we needed to have more people sit in the back of the pontoon so the engine didn't struggle as much but it was very enjoyable overall! Russ is going to see why the water pressure was so slow for the bath tub. Owners are very accessible for any questions or assistance if needed & very kind....& thank you Russ & Marla for the welcome card & s'mores kit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

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

Enjoyable stay

Loved our stay here. Hope we get to do so again.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Beautiful house

Beautiful house and property; would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Absolute A.

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

vacation

excellent area view was great wish i had more time
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Quiet up-north feeling

Great view of waterway with fishing opportunities and lots of wildlife sightings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Family vacation at Willows on Watson

Perfect lake house for enjoying nature. Close to the hiking trails, great for fishing or having fun on the chain of lakes, or just relaxing on the deck watching the swans and beautiful views of the canal and lake. House had everything we needed to be comfortable during our stay with kids and dogs, very spacious and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

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

A very special place

The home and property are lovely. Beautiful area, comfy bed, nice well-appointed kitchen. Got in the lake almost every day. The paddle boat and kayaks were a treat. Great hikes nearby. Loved soaking in the bathtub. Feeling very fortunate we got to stay here, and hope to do so again.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Mom/Daughter weekend

Perfect get away place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

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

Relaxing

Had a great time. Fishing, kayaking, swimming. Thank you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy p.

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

Great spot for my event

Our grand daughter took our friend from Germany to a UOfM student game. Decided to make an event out of this, perfect place for all of us to get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnie S.

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

Serene

We had a relaxing week and our adult children came for the weekend . It was amazing. We kayaked to Hell which was a great adventure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family of four. I could not have planned a better location for a vacation. Quiet on a dead end path within a drive of all the conveniences.The large uncovered lakeside windows let in bright sunlight to bask. We spent mornings doing our schoolwork at the large family style dining table. The view was unspoiled open water. The telescope was a great perk to watch the swam family that lives on the lake and the night sky stars. There is a well used channel on the side of the house. The watercraft operators were small town type friendly (I think our girls greeted every single one they saw) and they followed the no wake zone rules. We took the kayaks out often and saw otters, blue heron, frogs, turtles, a swan family nest, and tons of fish visible from the surface. Our girls swam from the beach area daily- shallow enough to feel confident but stretched out deep enough to jump from the platform. We had a hot dog and s'mores night at the fire ring, listening to the frogs and watching the stars. Enjoyable days and nights. Inside felt like a real home. The beds were comfortable and everything cleaned immaculately. The household items supplied were abundant- towels, dishes, life vests, etc. about everything I could think to look for was available. We contacted the hosts after some property damage to their platform by the annual lake swim race and Russ and his son came right over to check it out and fixed it up. Will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Sister getaway

My sisters and I had such a nice relaxing time here. The house was very clean and we enjoyed the open floorplan. We took out the kayaks multiple times and had so much fun exploreimg the water right outside the property. The lake is beautiful and full of nature. We also adventured out to some nearby beaches that provided nice places to swim, picnic and hike. We would definitely come back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie R.

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

Great weekend getaway!

We had a great weekend getaway took my son, brother, nephew and my childhood best friends. The place was as described, clean, well stocked - the owners thought of everything. We were right on the water and had easy access to use the kayaks and paddle boards. We also rented the pontoon boat so we were able to cruise around the water. Great fishing, great company and great memories. Would definitely recommend and would definitely rebook. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawnb W.

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

Awesome Location

Wow, such a great view. Everything except the rain was perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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