cozy family friendly lake home near Ann Arbor

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Explore the area

gregory, MI

Pinckney State Recreation Area5 min drive
Whispering Pines17 min drive
University of Michigan28 min drive
Jackson, MI (JXN-Reynolds Field)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Wonderful family owned Cottage on North Lake. Charming is the word to describe this adorable, warm and friendly place. This is where you will be able to turn off your phones, grab a book, a glass of lemonade or wine and relax. Small, cozy and friendly.

This cottage has recently been remodeled from head to toe. A beautiful new kitchen with granite counter bar, hardwood floors with a no-nonsense finish, full upstairs bath with tub and shower and main level half bath. Two bedrooms, with comfortable queen beds in both the guest bedroom and in the master bedroom. Master bedroom has full sliders which give it a floor to ceiling view of the lake. Access to main bathroom is shared by the second bedroom. Wonderful deck, open floor plan for a relaxed living style and absolutely gorgeous sun sets every evening. (The sun sets are no charge but can be utterly breathtaking!)

Approximately 25 minutes from Ann Arbor, 15 minutes to downtown Chelsea and Dexter. Great dining in Chelsea at the Common Grill, Cleary's Pub, or Zou zou’ Cafe. Chelsea sports the ever popular Purple Rose Theater, begun by local actor, Jeff Daniel’s. Just a few miles down the road is access to the trail head for the Pottawatomie biking and hiking trails at Silver Lake. Inverness Country Club is right down the road and several other golf courses nearby.

The all sports lake is over 200 acres, very clean and big enough for everyone to enjoy. The sandy bottom and very gradual drop off in water depth is perfect for young swimmers, water games or just floating under the warm sun. Fishing, Water Skiing, PWC and Sailing are all enjoyable.

Our goal is to help you experience a time of relaxation and fun in a cottage -living atmosphere. Games to be played, fish to be caught, stars to be wished upon, dinners to be enjoyed and memories to be made! Almost bringing back a “time gone by” for some. (This is exactly what happened to our family with this cottage.

There are several steps down to this cottage, so you would need to be able to handle steps. There is also no handicap access.

Property manager

david gravelyn

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Water view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gregory

Located in Gregory, this cottage is on the beach. Law Quadrangle and Gerald R. Ford Library are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Briarwood Mall and Tanger Outlets Howell. Travelling with kids? Consider Leslie Science & Nature Center and Ann Arbor Hands On Museum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

gregory, MI

What's nearby

Pinckney State Recreation Area - 5 min drive
Purple Rose Theatre - 13 min drive
Whispering Pines - 17 min drive
University of Michigan - 28 min drive
University of Michigan Stadium - 29 min drive

Getting around

Ann Arbor Station - 26 min drive
Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 17 min drive
Pinckney Diner - 17 min drive
Little Caesars Pizza - 18 min drive
Thompson's Pizzeria - 12 min drive
Hell Saloon - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is cozy family friendly lake home near Ann Arbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at cozy family friendly lake home near Ann Arbor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at cozy family friendly lake home near Ann Arbor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is cozy family friendly lake home near Ann Arbor located?

This family-friendly Gregory cottage is located on the beach, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Pinckney State Recreation Area, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hudson Mills Metropark and Huron River. Whispering Pines and Purple Rose Theatre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elena A S.

22 Aug 2020

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

A relaxing week on the lake!

We had a very pleasant week on North Lake. Everything was great. Lovely property, great hosts and a beautiful lake (sandy bottom and easy to swim). Although the property is advertised for 4 guests I think it would be ideal for 2 adults and 2 young children. Be sure you are ready for some very steep steps because to get into the cottage you have to walk down 2 sets of stairs and carry all your belongings. Overall, totally worth it!! We'd go back in a minute;-) Thank you Laurie and Dave!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

3 Aug 2020

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

Perfect Getaway

This cottage is right on the lake and has everything you need. Quiet, comfortable and clean. We hope to be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emilie C.

18 July 2020

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

Just Right!

We so enjoyed our stay at this North Lake cottage! This is one of the cleanest lakes I have been to. We met so many wonderful people, caught loads of fish (which we released back into the lake:), enjoyed the amazing sunsets, and really just tapped into the ease and fun of lake life. What a majestic place! The cottage is an original fishing cottage so it has its quirks, but in my opinion, these quirks are what add to the charm. We definitely intend to return to the lake and would stay here again in a heartbeat. We are grateful for our time at this little slice of paradise!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

11 July 2020

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

We enjoyed the lake and a very relaxing time

Clean and well maintained. Highly recommend.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily T., Hilliard, OH

6 Aug 2019

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

Relaxing vacation

Had a wonderful week at this property. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed. We enjoyed fishing off the dock, using the paddle boat and the stand up paddle boards. The water was crystal clear. There are several hummingbirds that frequent the feeder and were so much fun to watch.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by david gravelyn

We are a happily married couple with 3 children and 2 grandsons. Laurie grew up on North Lake and has convinced Dave that there is nothing quite like lake living. We relax, have family and friends in and just love the view of the water. We live in Chelsea, Michigan in the home that Laurie grew up in.
We welcome you to our lake home and hope that you enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

North Lake has always been Laurie's favorite since she was a child. This is where she learned to swim, and water ski. No need to drive for hours to get to a beautiful lake... we found it right here! Often times, on a Sunday afternoon there are a few quiet boats, a sail boat or two, paddle boarders and maybe even an amphibious plane will drop down for a while! Simply a little slice of heaven for us!