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A wooden deck with a view of a lake and houses in the background. - Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… (Brighton)
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A sandy beach with footprints leading into a large body of water, with houses and trees in the background. - Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… (Brighton)
A sliding barn-style door leading to a laundry area with washing machines and a shelf with laundry baskets. - Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… (Brighton)
Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack n Play available

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling. Visit our Brighton travel guide
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Brighton, MI

What's nearby

  • A modern building with vertical lines, a plaza with people walking, and a red sculpture.
    University of Michigan
    30 min drive - 29.0 miles
  • West Crooked Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • East Crooked Lake
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Brighton State Recreation Area
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex
    18 min drive - 13.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station
    28 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    11 min drive
  • McDonald's
    12 min drive
  • Panera Bread
    15 min drive
  • Culver's
    14 min drive
  • Little Caesars Pizza
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh…?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh…?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh…?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps from the water, Sandy beach - ahhh… located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of West Crooked Lake and East Crooked Lake. Brighton State Recreation Area is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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