Title: Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=91109493&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… ![Property grounds - Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… (Brighton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91110000/91109500/91109493/dc8b3a95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… (Brighton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91110000/91109500/91109493/b629dc8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… (Brighton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91110000/91109500/91109493/279a927a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… (Brighton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91110000/91109500/91109493/c35eb58c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… (Brighton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91110000/91109500/91109493/926accd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 0 ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… Welcome to The Little Crooked Cottage where a newly stylishly renovated and spacious, 1600 square foot lakeside home awaits. Enjoy lakefront living on all sports Little Crooked Lake (Officially West Crooked Lake) Sunsets and bonfires go hand in hand at the end of a day of swimming or boating on the lake. Two large Queen sized bedrooms, second bedroom has an extra daybed with trundle, along with a flex room/office/living room that can serve as a semi private 3rd bedroom with Queen size bed.(see photos for more information). Upstairs: Full modern kitchen with a new gas stove, dishwasher, butcherblock counter, and walkout deck. Also, living room/office, two bedrooms, and full bath. Split AC Unit with ceiling fans. Enjoy your coffee with amazing lake views on the upper deck off of the kitchen or wind down at days end with a cocktail and experience the beautiful sunset views. Downstairs: Wet bar with full size refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, and gas fireplace with lakeside walk out and full lower deck with grill to make outside entertaining easy! The walkout basement is a great place to entertain on cooler evenings or to watch a game on the 58" TV. Expandable table (140") perfect for a scrapbooking weekend! Explore Big and Little Crooked lakes (total 350 acres) via the navigable channel with available kayaks or your own boat launched from the public access and docked in front of TLC (The Little Crooked Cottage). The TLC is located amongst an abundance of activities for your summer and winter enjoyment including mountain biking, paved bike paths, golf and winter activities: \- Brighton State Recreation, Bishop Lake (5 minutes) Horseback Riding \- Kensington Metro Park (golf) and Island Lake State Park (15 minutes) \- Mt Brighton Ski Hill (5 minutes) \- Huron Valley Metro Park for golf in the summer and groomed Cross Country Ski trails in the winter. (10 minutes) \- Oak Pointe Country Club ( A Club Corp Private Course) is within an easy walking distance. Get the "Up North" feeling while enjoying the closeness to the action of Ann Arbor (25 min) Lansing (45 min), and Detroit (50 minutes) UofM Specialty Care (10 min) We are a proud military family. Our son is a Captain in the US Army, currently stationed out of Fort Liberty. We understand the sacrifices our military families face and would like to offer a 10% discount to Veterans and Active Military and their families. VRBO does not make discounts for Veterans easy - so discount will be applied upon arrival. Please share your military ID with us and we will be honored to share the discount with you. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Toaster ### Dining - Wet bar ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Day bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) ### General - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100570000/100560700/100560646/a3585685.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Minimalist sauna retreat Brighton - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=100560646&PinnedHotelID=100560646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117020000/117012000/117011908/414e25b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly renovated 3 bedroom lakefront home on all-sports Crooked Lake! 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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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Located in Brighton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. [Visit our Brighton travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brighton.dx180785) [View more Holiday homes in Brighton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Private-Holiday-Homes.d180785-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.54040%2C-83.85329&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QtdUBKSnNoMR7CXDRm_kQjJwdqw=) Brighton, MI ### What's nearby - ![University of Michigan showing outdoor art and street scenes as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500955/59d88034-7743-4acb-b046-1343f7bee064.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Michigan 30 min drive \- 29.0 miles - East Crooked Lake 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Brighton State Recreation Area 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Legacy Center Sports Complex 17 min drive \- 11.3 miles - Suburban Collection Showplace 26 min drive \- 23.8 miles ### Getting around - Ann Arbor Station 28 min drive - Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) 41 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 12 min drive - Starbucks 11 min drive - Panera Bread 15 min drive - Panera Bread 12 min drive - Chili's Grill & Bar 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh…? ### What time is check-in at Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh…? ### What time is check-out at Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh…? ### Where is Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 18 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Micheal G. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long weekend on the lake We had a wonderful stay at the LWCL property and enjoyed using the kayaks on the lake. The house had everything we needed and owners were very helpful at check in. ##### Micheal G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristy M. 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property We stayed for our annual girls weekend trip. The house was lovely and very clean. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you!!! ##### Kristy M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy J. 19 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our Girls Trip The cottage was so amazing! Very clean and decorated beautifully. We loved the water and kayaking. Had a wonderful time. We will definitely return to this cottage! Great hosts! ##### Judy J. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James M. 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay Had a great time at this house while ours was getting floors replaced. Quiet neighborhood, right on the lake and much more spacious than the pictures lead you to believe. Nice spot, would return. ##### James M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Collin L. 24 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very neat home on the lake This home was exactly what we needed for our stay. Two full bathrooms, a nice kitchen area, an amazing basement with living room and kitchenette (that we unfortunately didn't have time to use), and a beautiful outdoor area. We were out and about almost the entire time we were in town, but this home made me wish we would have spent more time at it. 5/5, I would definitely book this location again. ##### Collin L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Julie C. 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Crooked lake retreat We stayed with our family and our lab for 5 days. Great access to the lake with a nice sandy area for the kids and our dog. Close to stores and restaurants. Easy to find. We had a bit of confusion about the check in process but this was taken care of quickly. Dawn was responsive and available during our stay ##### Julie C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura H. 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super cute and clean lake house We’ve stayed at many VRBO properties, and this is my favorite. The neighborhood is great for running (or walking), the location on the lake (with a perfect sunset view) is ideal for relaxing in the sun, kayaking, bonfires, and making memories with my family. The house decor is super cute and updated, the beds are comfy, and we loved the extra large space to hang out on the lower level with lots of games and a big table table to play on. There’s also a kitchen downstairs with an extra fridge/freezer, a super comfy couch and chairs for watching movies, bathroom and laundry room, too. The gas grill worked great for cookouts. Really the house had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation, and I highly recommend it. ##### Laura H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine G. 5 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Lakeside Vacation Cottage! This home is so charming and perfectly suited for a lakeside family vacation. We felt instantly at home. The kids (and adults!!!) loved the sandy beach and swimming area and we appreciated how safe and easy it was to watch them have fun! Two fridges, a fully stocked kitchen, a gas grill and a bonus downstairs kitchenette set us up for fun family barbecues and lakeside leisure. The home was well suited for small children - lots to enjoy (fairy houses! board games! Sand toys!) and sturdy/safe enough that we weren’t too worried. Dawn and Jim are very friendly and responsive hosts and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed and more!!! We would definitely stay here again and would enthusiastically recommend! ##### Christine G. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda C. 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The cottage was very cute, clean, warm and comfortable. The owners were very kind and helped at any moment! It was a wonderful stay! ##### Linda C. Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura W. 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very cute comfortable waterfront cottage We had a wonderful stay. Host were amazing! ##### Laura W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia S. 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family time We were able to enjoy each other's company, while cooking out, camp fires, and kayaking. The home was comfortable, and cozy, with interesting details. ##### Cynthia S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott H. 11 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our stay The home was a well stocked lake home. Plenty of things to do and the stay was very relaxing. ##### Scott H. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol G. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family reunion 2025 Property was very welcoming. The 5 of us enjoyed ourselves and the lake;kayaking. Only thing I would recommend is a grab bar in the shower. We will recommend this little cottage on crooked lake to our friends. We had a wonderful week. ##### Carol G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sherry s. 4 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Road trip ! Enjoyed a lovely long weekend, catching up with family. Host Dawn is just lovely! Brighton downtown is great! Just love the Bulldogs school spirit around the community. Neighbors are welcoming. ##### sherry s. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nena S. 23 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Crooked Cottage Jim and Dawn ensured our stay was restful. They made every effort to accommodate our stay going that extra mile to o help us when our truck malfunctioned. A great effort, reasonable cost and great accommodations for anyone desiring a peaceful stay on a lake ##### Nena S. Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely wonder Had a great time and the owners were wonderful people. I don’t think my boys left the beach all week. Very clean and super cute house. Definitely making a return trip. Thank you very much. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryce K., Fallbrook 26 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Lakefront Cottage The cottage was our home away from home for a week while visiting our cousin who is going to school at UM in Ann Arbor. The home is a short drive (25-30 min) from the Big House, so it was perfect for a UM football weekend. If you're looking for a quiet escape with EVERYTHING you could think to need for a week on the lake, this is it. Our family of 5 had an amazing trip out from CA. Can't wait to be back. ##### Bryce K. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer R. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and great house! ##### Jennifer R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ---