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Vacation at the Lake

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Howell, MI
  • East Crooked Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Brighton Center for Specialty Care
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)
    ‪55 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

  • East Crooked Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Brighton Center for Specialty Care - 13 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Tanger Outlets Howell - 15 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 20 min drive - 18.1 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

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 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

Joseph S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Beautiful House/Lake

The house is wonderful. It’s very large and very comfortable. The location is great. We had a great time and would love to stay here when the weather is warmer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa P.

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

Excellent!

Wow! This was so nice on the lake! Very large 2 story home we had everything we needed! The neighborhood was so nice and beds were good bathrooms were large an dining room table was great for games!
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tawana W.

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

Great stay

Great area, home was nice and clean. Host responded in timely manner when I had questions. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Great Team Retreat Spot

We had our 6 member team utilize the space during a retreat week. Great location and view of the lake. Lovely home. Plenty of space for meetings.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Great getaway

I was really pleased with the location of this great little getaway spot. Halfway between Lansing and Detroit, it worked great for my daughter's birthday party with her friends from those two towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

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

Perfect

Location was perfect and kids had a great time on the kayaks and playing in the lake! Lots of room on the patio where we had a big family dinner!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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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