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Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Marina
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pinckney, MI
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Huron River
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Hudson Mills Metropark
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pinckney

This vacation home places you within a short walk of Huron River and within a mile (2 km) of Hudson Mills Metropark. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Little Portage Lake - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Huron River - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hudson Mills Metropark - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Baseline Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 22 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Los Dos Potralos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hell Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dexter's Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zukey Lake Tavern - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes

Your completely remodeled, affordable lakeside oasis awaits you and your family! Enjoy luxury vinyl flooring on the main and second level, a new kitchen with an island and wonderful light colors to give you that waterfront escape from the stresses of every day. The home boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms with showers on Portage Lake on the Huron River chain of lakes. Brand new Washer and Dryer and Water Softner installed as well! Enjoy spectacular views on the lower and upper decks on the lakeside. 4 Kayaks are available for your use at no additional charge. The Upper Level offers sleeping for 7 with one private bedroom and a spacious airy open sleeping area at the top of the stairs with breathtaking views of Portage Lake. Shared docking is available for one (1) boat! Pontoons are available for rental at nearby Wonderland West Marina. The home is fully furnished and ready for you and your family to make new memories at the lake. This home is perfect for kids who love to swim - the water is 2-3 feet deep for almost 400 feet off the shoreline - perfect for swimming! You'll want to reserve your spot for the 1st week of July and enjoy the magnificent fireworks right from the end of your dock. There are wonderful restaurants nearby and the city of Ann Arbor, home of the University of Michigan, is just 20 minutes away.

Other things to note:
Our owners are committed to your stay being the very best that it can be with little to no interference.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, local meal delivery service, and a kitchen island.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
10 am check out time
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

A maximum of 3 vehicles are permitted on property at any time. There is NO trailers of any kind allowed in front or near the house at any time!

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
Please speak with the owner regarding details

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please speak with the owner regarding details
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Note from host: Please speak with the owner regarding details
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Lakefront On Portage Pinckney
Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake
Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake Pinckney
Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Pinckney within a short 14-minute walk of Huron River. You'll also find Pinckney State Recreation Area and Whispering Pines within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a smart TV, a kitchen, and meal delivery service.

Does Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home though service animals are welcome.

Does Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal), which is 19.6 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes?

Yes, every house at Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes comes with a balcony.

Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Santina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Cute house. Beautiful lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean place that has an up north feel without the long drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sally D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
It is not a 3 bedroom as listed but nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The house is newly updated and has a great location on Portage Lake. We rented a boat and had a lovely time. Unfortunately, the house is listed as 3 bedrooms but it is only 2 which made our stay less comfortable for our family with young children than we were hoping.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Fantastic stay

We had so much fun in this lakeside home! The home is newly remodeled, spacious, and in a great location. Groceries just down the street. Near Ann Arbor too and not a far drive from Detroit Airport. The owners are SO kind and responsive. Portage Lake is large and perfect for any boating activities. This is a must stay. We will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eden b.

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

Great long weekend getaway

Clean, Cozy cottage, great location. Thank you for having us, our family had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay! Check in was super easy and the whole entire home was spotless. The kitchen is fully equipped and all of the beds were comfy, as were the linens. Appreciated all the extra blankets they have upstairs - plenty of bath and kitchen towels. Being right on the water was heavenly! The 4 kayaks and stand up paddle board were popular with our family. My husband and I traveled with our 2 grown kids and we had plenty of space. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Breathtaking sunrise from the dock
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

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

Another great stay!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay on beautiful Portage Lake! Very clean, well cared for cottage. Loved the kayaks, paddle boards and hanging out on the dock!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie K.

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

Great get away but still close to home!

We enjoyed the location and property. Daniel was very accommodating and easy to contact.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy D.

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

Great cottage on Portage Lake.

We loved staying at the cottage. Great time for a family trip. The water is wonderful. It’s like being in Northern Michigan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna P.

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

Nice quiet place on the Lake

My family met here for some summer fun on a lake we grew up on. Just what we needed
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Fall weekend

Adorable cottage in a great location. Quick, easy access to Ann Arbor and nearby is the cute little town of Dexter. Property owner is super responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

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

Perfect house for a family

We had a wonderful time on the lake! The house had everything we needed to make memories with the kids. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Great Lake House

Fantastic location on the water. Loved the cottage. Took my mom, daughter and grandson. All had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

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

Wonderful cottage!

Very clean, very easy check in. Well stocked, plenty of cooking utensils. Almost new, Weber gas grill on back porch. Loved the dock and the location on Portage Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

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

Perfect little getaway

This house was perfect for our weekday vacation. It has everything we needed and the view from the backyard was great. Our dog took full advantage of the dock for hours of fetch. Location was perfect for a visit to both Sandhill Crane and Chateau Aeronatique wineries. It was a very relaxing trip and we appreciate the use of your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally V.

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

Good stay on lake

We enjoyed our time at the lake. The dock and paddle boat are fantastic and the welcome binder had good recs for the area. Only minor suggestion would be to get heavier blinds/drapes in bedrooms to keep rooms a bit darker.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

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

Quick weekend

The property space was well utilized for optimal space. The owners were responsive to questions. Nice weekend to spend with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Wonderful getaway!

We were in Michigan for a tournament for my daughter. We found this property and wanted to take advantage of the lake! The rental came with paddle boards, kayaks, and an aqua cycle. We took advantage of those and being able to fish and have fires. The owner was so helpful. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

James M.

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

jane a.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Portage Lake Cottage

Property had the following issues: No dishwasher No washer/dryer No electric socket in bathroom Bathroom sink did not drain All furniture dated and worn Shower very small, mold Water smells
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Susan C.

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

Not a 3 bedroom

We booked this place because we wanted 3 bedrooms but it is actually a 1 bedroom with additional beds in the open space upstairs. Note that their Zillow listing says 2 bedrooms. Wrong but closer. We were very disappointed but decided we would just make it work. Quickly realized the place wasn't really ready for renting as the shades on the windows were just pleated paper. Certainly didn't darken the rooms. If you put them down, you would have to spend a fair amount of time re-pleating them to put them up. Also, no towel bars or hooks anywhere. Wet towels were laying all over. Owner then lied and said we damaged the counter and cabinets in the kitchen. Absolutely not true.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Relaxing Stay

My family really enjoyed relaxing by the lake for a long weekend before school started up again. The lake was beautiful, and we enjoyed the kayaks and paddleboards. Previous tenants apparently absconded with the life jackets, but the owner had more delivered very quickly. Traffic was a bit busy on the weekend, as the dock is near the marina, but more peaceful on the weekday. The house has the charms and quirks of an old building (like needing to duck coming down the stairs), but it is well maintained and we stayed cool with the A/C. The only slight negative of the experience was that the grill badly needed cleaning, but that was a minor blip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Great family place on the lake

If you’re looking for a luxury, high end vacation this isn’t the place. But if you want a clean, roomy space on a lake for a family with young kids this is it. The house is older but well maintained. It is right on the lake. We enjoyed using the kayaks and paddle boat. The lake is very shallow for a long way out so swimming for children is great, not so much for adults, but still refreshing. We enjoyed the campfires at night, making s’mores and reminiscing with our adult children. We rented a pontoon boat for the day and had a great time exploring the chain of lakes. Our dog was happy that she was able to come too and didn’t have to be boarded. For us the only drawbacks were that there was only one bathroom (for 5 adults) and there really aren’t three bedrooms, just two bedrooms and an open space with beds, which is probably fine for a family with kids but not so much for 3 couples. The hosts were very responsive to our emails and were frequently around as they have a place next door. The water from the tap is iron water but they provided a water cooler for drinking water. The neighbors were also very friendly and helpful. Would recommend it, especially for a family with kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kellie G.

Liked: Check-in, location

Summer get away

It is a cute little cottage. New owners took possession 2 days prior to our arrival and therefore cottage was not up to the standards of pervious reviews. Cobwebs in every room, light bulb burned out w no replacement, toilet clogged (they did fix right away), not a single spice, minimal utensils, they did not provide the items listed in the VRBO listing. No screens on many windows upstairs where it was over 90 degrees. Outside of house in desperate need of power washing. Advertised sandy beach had algae and algae plums every where (not anyone's fault but not a sandy beach) Owner apologetic and accommodating for first few calls but left vm when we couldn't find a toaster, spatula, light bulb & didn't call back. Might sound petty but day after day it got old. I have never given a poor review but this place was not what was advertised. I hope they step up for future renters. I spoke w owner about a discount due to above and she was arguing over spatula at the same that she was aware that I was placing my mom in HOSPICE. I expressed this was rediculas and ended the call. Just sad that this was my moms last cottage experience. Again, my first unfavorable review ever.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024