Vacation at the Lake

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A two-story house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a garden.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a lake through glass doors.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with white chairs.
A living room with a dark grey sofa, a patterned rug, and a lamp.
A hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and a staircase leading to a kitchen area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Howell, MI
  • Place, West Crooked Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mt Brighton Ski Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Legacy Center Sports Complex
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)
    ‪47 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

2 Queen Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Map
Howell, MI

What's nearby

  • West Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 18 min drive - 19.1 km
  • University of Michigan - 32 min drive - 57.2 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 36 min drive - 56.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation at the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vacation at the Lake?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vacation at the Lake on 5 February 2027 start from NZ$800, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Vacation at the Lake?

On-site parking is available at the 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 steps from West Crooked Lake and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Brighton State Recreation Area. Bishop Lake and East Crooked Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 167 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to host a group of gals for the weekend! The lake views are great, and the place had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean, kitchen has just about all appliances,dishes and utensils you would need to cook! Plenty of parking.Beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this property. Great communication with the owner and NO surprises. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Peaceful area during the work week. Nice balcony view of the lake. Easy parking and direct lake access.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakefront location. All bedrooms upstairs. Full bath with shower upstairs. Bathroom downstairs with tub. Great host. Would love to have had time to enjoyed the kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, huge house, perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at the Howell Lake House for a couple years now and always enjoyed ourselves. Kids & Grandkids had fun swimming and fishing off the dock. The house is plenty big enough for our entire family to all come and enjoy a good time at the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, spacious, pet free house right on the lake. Great parking available. Fairly quiet, private area. Everything you need for a relaxing getaway. We had a great time! Host was kind and helpful! Three places to sit-2 tables indoors and one outdoors. He needs to update his description a bit-it lists paddleboard and there was not one available, but there were kayaks which we enjoyed using, and life jackets. A couple minor things-bedroom door won't shut well, toilet paper holder broken, and outdoor lightbulb not working. Otherwise we had a wonderful time and I would recommend this to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was a fantastic place to stay! I had a question for the host and they replied very quickly. This is a wonderful place for kids of all ages. The younger kids played in the water and the yard was big enough to throw a frisby. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
So sad to see a property get rundown and beat up. Owner seems to be treating it like a cash cow and isn't putting money back into it . Subpar cabinetry and furniture, especially considering the neighborhood and the cost. Deferred maintenance is evidenced everywhere. Missing or broken toilet roll holders, cracked dirty kitchen drop ceiling, one of 2 chairs on balcony missing seat entirely, front door latch about to fall off, dock had no cleats for boat lines, umbrella over table on deck unattached, nonfunctioning tv in the MBR, and the ceiling fan was broken. The kicker was that the garage was not usable for parking as advertised. But the low rating largely goes for the disabled water heater that 8 guests had to contend with Saturday, Sunday and Monday! I sense a bulldozer is imminent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2026
Hi, Mike, thank you for your review. I am sorry that the water heater failed over the Labor Day weekend. The earliest I could have a repair was Tuesday after the holiday Monday. The water heater was repaired that day. I gave you a discount for the inconvenience. I also offered a full refund if you didn't want to stay after the hot water went out. You decided to stay even without hot water. I rarely get bad reviews, but I understand that you were disappointed when the water heater failed. However, from that point forward, I thought it was unprofessional for you to send me angry face emojis instead of communicating with words. You also refused to communicate about the discount I offered. After giving you the discount, you said nothing to me but made a complaint with VRBO that the 20% discount per night was not enough. Your comments about the condition of the house are highly exaggerated and the bulldozer comment is just dramatic. The pictures and descriptions from the listing speak for themselves and so do the years of positive reviews. We did a first floor renovation earlier this year with all new flooring, paint and decor. In any event, thank you for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay! Lovely area to stay in! Gorgeous view on the lake. Only thing to note is one shower. The other bathroom has a bath. With 7 people tying to get ready for graduations.. one shower was tricky.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location were perfect for our family. We appreciated the gorgeous views, fully stocked kitchen, and ample parking. We hope to come back!
Beautiful lake and winter weather
Gorgeous lake views
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we had a family wedding in town and this was the perfect place for us to stay. Enjoy a fire by the lake on Saturday evening and it was very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Waterfront Property

Beautiful place to stay amazing view of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on West Crooked. Spacious house with plenty of room for our group. We enjoyed the lake and fire pit. Easy communication with owner and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

This was a great choice - everything you could need is provided for. Very thoughtful host and an incredible property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice lakefront property. Very near shopping without being too close. The perfect distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is even better than the pictures make it look! It is so spacious and plenty of space to hang out inside and out! Really neat to have the lake and kayaks. Was a lot of fun will stay again:)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Fun

The lake house was big and roomy for my whole family to stay and enjoy time together. The sandy beach area was great for swimming and a nice dock for fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place that has lots of room. Stayed with 3 of my friends from college. This place was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

Second time staying, perfect location for a quick girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Glad to be back

We missed last year due to a wedding. Happy to have spent this year here and have scheduled our next year trip!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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