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Winter Retreat on Portage Lake

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Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pinckney, MI
  • Whispering Pines
    7 min drive
  • Portage Yacht Club
    4 min drive
  • Ann Arbor Station
    26 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    30 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Winter Retreat on Portage Lake

Adorable bungalow on Portage Lake, just 17 miles to the University of Michigan’s ‘Big House’ Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mi.. Portage Lake is on the Huron River Chain of 7 lakes. Great getaway for 4 and offers all the comforts of home. Situated on the west side of the lake, you can enjoy a beautiful sun rise, peaceful and relaxing, yet close enough to Ann Arbor, Dexter and Chelsea to take advantage of great food and entertainment. A must see in the fall, Dexter Cider Mill! Party store and grocery just 6 minutes away. We also have 120 ft of dock available (seasonal only) for enjoy sun bathing by the water, watching nature & all the local boaters. Bring your Kayak’s and take in the lake up close and personal. (No boat available)

If your interested in a Winter Retreat, we offer a flexible Monthly Contract that can be customized to fit your schedule. (CONTACT OWNER FOR-Special pricing for discounted monthly and long term rentals.). The area supports many winter sports and activities to keep you busy and engaged during the winter. Mt. Brighton is only 25 minutes away for skiing adventures. Many neighbors cross country ski in the area or on the lake. Ice fishing is very popular here and the bluegill are numerous.

Free WiFi, cable and two flat screen Tv’s. Full size kitchen, over sized gas stove, double oven, 4-door refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, Weber gas grill and unlimited Reverse Osmosis water for the best tasting water of your life. Your morning coffee or tea will amaze you. We supply a Keurig coffee maker, toaster & blender, together with everything else you will need to make breakfast or a big dinner. The home has Central Air/Heat and plenty of hot water. The Master bedroom has a king-size bed and private bathroom with double sinks and walk in shower. Second bedroom has a Queen size pull out sofa bed that has an adjustable firmness setting. Not your ordinary lumpy sofa bed, so much more. Second bedroom also has direct access to a private bathroom or shared with common area, (your choice) with a single sink and walk-in shower. All towels and linens supplied. Four people can be very comfortable in our lakeside home on Portage Lake. See you soon!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Arise Dog Park. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Arise Dog Park and 6 minutes from Hudson Mills Metropark
Winter Retreat on Portage Lake offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Penny Hotzel

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Monthly Winter Retreat on Portage Lake
Winter Retreat on Portage Lake Pinckney
Winter Retreat on Portage Lake Private vacation home
Winter Retreat on Portage Lake Private vacation home Pinckney

Winter Retreat on Portage Lake Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie M., Yarmouth, Maine

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Christmas Retreat On The Lake
This is a beautiful property located right on the lake. The house was very nicely appointed with a modern layout. When we arrived, there was coffee, chocolate and a bottle of wine waiting for us - thank you for the thoughtfulness! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019