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Exterior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9206.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Howell, MI
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • East Crooked Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Brighton Center for Specialty Care
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vacation at the Lake

You don't need to go up north for an amazing lakefront vacation experience. This 2,200 sft guest house has three bedrooms: king in master, queen in room 2, a twin and queen in room 3 and a queen size futon in the living room. Make memories with your family or friends with 80 feet of lakefront, a sanded beach and swimming area, fishing dock, free use of four kayaks and a bonfire pit. Downtown Brighton & Howell restaurants 10 min away.

Property manager

Shane Gadbaw

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 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
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

About the area

Howell

Located in Howell, this holiday home is on a lake. Mt Brighton Ski Area and Howell's MainStreet Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Brighton State Recreation Area and Island Lake State Recreation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Howell, MI

What's nearby

  • Mt Brighton Ski Area - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • East Crooked Lake - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Brighton Center for Specialty Care - 13 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Tanger Outlets Howell - 18 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 20 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 30 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nick's Log Cabin Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation at the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacation at the Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation at the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation at the Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Brighton State Recreation Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of East Crooked Lake and Mt Brighton Ski Area. Brighton Center for Specialty Care and Howell's MainStreet Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Great Spring Weekend

Very fun and relaxing weekend with college roommates at the beautiful lake. Beds were comfortable, rooms were spacious, kitchen had everything needed. And we got to watch WMU win National Championship! Go Broncos! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

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

Girl’s Weekend

Everything was great. The house was perfect for a girl’s weekend, plenty of space. The location was fantastic. The views around the house looking out toward the lake were stunning, especially in the morning and evenings when the sandhill cranes were out in the back yard. Even though the weather was cold and the lake was frozen, there was plenty to do. We will definitely consider rebooking in the summertime. Overall, we had a great time and the house worked perfectly for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Felt right at home

This place was even better than we'd anticipated, lots of space, plenty of linens and towels, very clean.It was a perfect location for everything we wanted to do and we are definitely planning to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby H.

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

House was great!

The house was super cozy, Shane was very easy to reach out to when we needed anything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Wonderful Stay

Besides the great weather for snowboarding, the home and space were immaculate. There was ample space for the 7 of us and the views of the lake were quite a highlight when waking up!! Will definitely be looking to stay here again when back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Boys weekend

My 3 boys and I enjoyed our stay and loved the ice skating on the lake while the snow came down.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

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

Comfortable and a accomodating

Although we were there to work, we did not make use of the lake, though we did sit outside. Our host was very understanding about our need to work and was generous in refunding some of the fee when the work crew he had was fairly disruptive. Rooms were comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

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

One of the best VRBOs we have stayed at.

We stayed at the Vacation at the Lake home for 8 days. It was a wonderful. The neighborhood is great. The home is just a few minutes from shopping, and is right between Brighton and Howell, two of the nicest towns in Michigan. The beds were comfortable. The home was very clean. It is perfectly laid out so that you can have wonderful family dinners and game nights. The lake views are beautiful. The host is great, and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

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

Fantastic house!

Been staying at this house for the last few years and have always had a great experience. Shane our host is always very accommodating. Would highly recommend this staying at this beautiful house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

La Tasha E.

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

Girls retreat

Everything was fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen C.

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

Girls' Weekend

Great house. Great location. We had a blast. The only suggestion is to fix the knob in the downstairs bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosy R.

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

Visiting son at university fo Canadian Thanksgiving

Very Clean comfortable home, beautiful atea on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Specious and enjoyed the wildlife at the lake. House has many little things that could be improved though.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent O.

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

Perfect Location To Relax

We just
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric b.

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

Michigan game

We came in on Friday afternoon. The stay was nice the property was clean. Went to Michigan game on Saturday. Came back to house and chilled. I think the only thing house really needs is a second shower in it. Other than that enjoyed the property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta E.

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

Relaxing getaway

We loved having the bedrooms on the 2nd floor. Compared to most rental houses, there was plenty of seating available in the living area and we had the best morning coffee out on the patio facing the lake. The beds were comfortable and the lake was surprisingly quiet. Although this was near the end of September, so mid summer might be a different story. The kids loved the kayaks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

Lake vacation

Nice area and yard to the beach. Lots of room . Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

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

Fabulous days on the lake

This house met all our needs - and exceeded them in most cases. We spent hours out in the kayaks exploring this wonderful lake. The house has a ton of space. The grounds are meticulously cared for. The neighborhood is delightful. It was a great few days of vacation. And our chat with the owner was a delight. We will look for an opportunity to return. Thank you for a great few days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marla G.

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

Love lake life!

Kids loved little beach and fishing off the dock with great success. Privacy was great. Loved the kayaks, lawn chairs and fire pit. Some things were outdated or needed repair, but owner was responsive to suggestions. Strong WiFi and xfinity tv made our evenings fun! Supplying towels, linens and washer/dryer were appreciated. We’d come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Billie S.

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

Only room for small pontoon or fishing boat.

View is beautiful and description is pretty accurate. Home is dated with paint chips, floors that creek, and old furnishings... However, if you're going to relax and enjoy family time none of those things really matter. Owner was very responsive. The only really big thing for us was I asked the owner prior to booking if our boat would work at his dock (21ft Bayliner Deck boat) to which he said yes. I booked it and we towed our boat all the way there at 9 mpg to find out that it wouldn't. The public launch isn't even on this lake nor would a medium size boat work on the dirt launch. The owner did volunteer to give me back part of my payment if I left by 4pm. Considering our children had traveled there and dinner was going, leaving wasn't an option. His verbal apology didn't sound sincere to any of us, but I guess he made the sale he wanted. A very small refund for the misinformation he provided would have made us feel better about the situation. All in all, we made the best out of the situation as the boat sat parked all weekend. Towels, dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher tablets, paper towels, dishes all provided which was appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Lovely, quiet lakeside house.

Excellent property in a fantastic location! House is much bigger then the pictures. Very clean, plenty of extra towels and bedding. Area and lake was very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Lakeside Gem

Perfect spot for a boys weekend. So much space, well equipped, and very clean. The lake was beautiful and it was so nice to spend time in the backyard on the deck or at the fire pit. The owner was very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

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

Perfect for Michigan Graduation

My family stayed here for our daughter's graduation from Michigan. The view of the lake is gorgeous. We had space to spread out. The boys enjoyed the yard. The host responded quickly to texts. A+
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Shane Gadbaw

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My name is Shane and I live on the lake with my wife and 3 kids. The rental is our guest house that we rent by the night, weekend, week or month. We live in the house next door year round.

Why they chose this property

You will fall in love with Crooked Lake which has the right balance of a natural setting and lake fun for the family. Your kids will spend most of the vacation on the beach, swimming, fishing, catching frogs or watching blue herons and hawks. Golfers will find several great courses nearby. Downtown Brighton with over 30 restaurants and great shopping is less than 10 minutes away.

What makes this property unique

The sunsets and sunrises will make your day and night.

Languages:

English
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