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Modern Lake House 8 Miles from Ann Arbor

Modern Lake House 8 Miles from Ann Arbor

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View of lake from upper patio
14-foot flat bottom boat with electric motor, charger and two batteries included
Kitchen with huge island
Rear of house
Front of house

Overview of Modern Lake House 8 Miles from Ann Arbor

Reviews
4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Lake view
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Whitmore Lake, MI
  • Popular LocationThe Links at Whitmore Lake19 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Michigan13 min drive
  • Popular LocationU of M Hospital14 min drive
  • AirportDetroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Other (See Description)

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Modern Lake House 8 Miles from Ann Arbor

Save time, gas & stress by not driving up north. You can even keep working if you like, and the kids won’t miss their games! This home has a beautiful beach on private all sports Horseshoe Lake – a great swimming and fishing lake with little boat traffic.

Take a cruise around the lake in the boat, or just sit back and watch the kids swim. The included raft and beach toys will keep them entertained. You are also welcome to bring your own boat if you like - there is a private boat launch just down the road.

This home was built in 2008 and is well maintained. It has a well furnished kitchen and a BBQ. If you don't like to cook, you can have your food and drinks delivered!

The home sleeps six adults comfortably, and can accommodate more if some are children (or are otherwise willing to sleep in a semi-private loft area) Each of the three bedrooms has a king bed, and two of them also have a couch that converts into a double bed. The loft area also has a couch that converts to a double bed.

PRICES AND AVAILABILITY FOR 2018:

For years I had lots of details on price in my property description. This year I started taking online reservations, so putting the details her was repetitive. I do still try to rent by the week only during the summer, with weeks starting on a Friday. So I may not accept a reservation request if it leaves me with an odd chunk of time that I might not be able to rent. I will respond and share my logic though, and hopefully we will be able to figure out a time that works well for everyone.

Also I generally put a grad student in it for the off season so I do not do short term rentals from Labor Day until May of the next year. And to keep it simple I just show no availability during that chunk of time on my calendar. But if you want a longer term stay (several months) that is not during the summer season feel free to inquire about that. At this time I do not have a person to rent the place for the fall of 2018 and spring of 2019, so I have some flexibility.

Keywords: Lake House

Property manager

John Urquhart

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Lake view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All policies are included on the rental agreement.
I have a custom cancellation policy in the rental agreement, in short you get your money back if I re-rent the dates, subject to an inconvenience fee.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Whitmore Lake

Located in Whitmore Lake, this holiday home is on the beach. The Links at Whitmore Lake and Legacy Center Sports Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Island Lake State Recreation Area and Brighton State Recreation Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Michigan Stadium or Crisler Arena. Power boating, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • The Links at Whitmore Lake - 19 min walk
  • University of Michigan - 13 min drive
  • U of M Hospital - 14 min drive
  • University of Michigan Stadium - 15 min drive
  • Briarwood Mall - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 12 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 15 min drive
  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 13 min drive
  • Captain Joe's Grill - 6 min drive
  • Arby's - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Lake House 8 Miles from Ann Arbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Lake House 8 Miles from Ann Arbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Lake House 8 Miles from Ann Arbor?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Modern Lake House 8 Miles from Ann Arbor located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from The Links at Whitmore Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Huron River and Legacy Center Sports Complex. Island Lake State Recreation Area and Moose Ridge Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.6/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Check-in

4.8/5

Communication

4.6/5

Location

4.7/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/5 Good

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the lake
Enjoyed our stay on the lake. Host communicated well and location was excellent. Home had all necessary amenities but was a little tired - table was old and broke which was then replaced during our stay. The main benefit is being right on a small lake with a good size yard!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Tina V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place
We had a wonderful time! There was lots to do for the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Judy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Best!
John has insured that everything is there to make a perfect vacation! My grandboys, ages 10 and 14 enjoyed the beach, the water toys and the swimming platform. We adults really enjoyed the deck. This deck Is such a wonderful extension of the interior, that we automatically migrated outside for almost all our activities. The extra seating in the living room was such a bonus. Most 3 bdrm places ignore the need for sufficient seating in the living room. With 3 Hugh futons in front of the 75” TV, everyone had a place. I can’t say enough about how great this place was. There were 3 adults and 2 children but there was move around/usable space in EVERY room in the house. We will definitely be making reservations for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

5/5 Excellent

carolyn p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get away close to home
Large house with sandy Beach for kids to play. There is a great dock in the lake for climbing and jumping. Very relaxing low key stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

5/5 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great
great in every respect ....thanks John
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Urquhart

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Why they chose this property

I have a family cottage in northern Michigan, but I often can't get away on the weekends. I wanted to build a lake house close to my house, so I could use it when I have social commitments that require me to be in town on the weekend. I am renting it when I am not using it to help pay for it.

What makes this property unique

I love that it is just like being on a lake in northern Michigan - but I can be in downtown Ann Arbor or Brighton in 10 minutes.
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