Title: Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor! ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34200000/34196800/34196702/fd39e50e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34200000/34196800/34196702/827ea582.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34200000/34196800/34196702/5697e22e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34200000/34196800/34196702/910fbed7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34200000/34196800/34196702/ed733d9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a charming lakefront cottage on Horseshoe Lake. Enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking or swimming in the tranquil waters. Relax with cable tv and WiFi or unwind in the hot tub. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - 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. ### Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor! Charming lakefront cottage with private beach. Located just 10 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor and 15 minutes from Brighton. We are located on Horseshoe Lake, an all sports lake with paddle board, pedal boat, rowboat and kayak included. Enjoy fishing, swimming or just relaxing in the hot tub. Sleeps 6 comfortably (although room for 8). Master bedroom has king bed. Middle room has 2 queen beds and front bedroom has queen bed. WiFi included. Cable tv in main room, master bedroom, and front bedroom. Linens included. \*while the beach is private the dock is shared with our property next door. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV with cable channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Kayak - Paddleboard ### 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 - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 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 ### Property is also known as Lakefront House Ann Arbor Whitmore Lake Lakefront House Ann Arbor Lakefront Ann Arbor Whitmore Lake Lakefront Ann Arbor Lakefront House Ann Arbor Lakefront House Close to Ann Arbor! Whitmore Lake Lakefront House Close to Ann Arbor! Private vacation home ## About the area Whitmore Lake is home to this holiday home. Leslie Science & Nature Center and Ann Arbor Hands On Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Links at Whitmore Lake and Legacy Center Sports Complex. Travelling with kids? Consider Nichols Arboretum, or check out an event or a game at Michigan Stadium. [Visit our Whitmore Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitmore-Lake.dx6425) [View more Holiday homes in Whitmore Lake](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitmore-Lake-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6425-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.401997,-83.752975&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qoyaG%60_e%7EN%3FS%3FU%3FU%40S%40U%3FS%40U%40S%40UBU%40QBU%40UBSBSBSBSDUBSDSDSBSDSFQDSDSFQFSDQFQFQFQFQHQFQHOFQHOHOHQHOHOJOHMJOHMJOJMJMJMHMLKJKJMLKJMJILKLILKLIJILILILGNILGLGLGNGLENGLELENENCLCNENCLCNCNALCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNBLDNDLDNFLDLFNFLFLFLHNFJHLHLHLHLJJHLJLJJJLJJLJJJJJLJLJLJLJNHLJNHLJNHNHNHPHNFNHPHNFPFPFPHPFPFPDPFRDPFRDRDPDRDRDRBRDRBTDRBR%40RBTBRBT%40P%40TBT%40R%3FT%40R%40T%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAT%3FRATAR%3FTARCTATAPCTCRCTARCRERCTERCREREREREPERGREPGREPGPGPIPGPGPGPINIPGNINIPININKNILKNILKNKLKLKLKLKJKJKLMJKJMJMJKHMJMHMHMHKHOFMHMDMHOFMFMDOFMDODMDOBOBMDOBMBOBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCMCOCOEMCOCOEMEMEOGMEOGMGMIMEOIMGMIMIKIMIMKMIMKKIKMMKKMKKMKIMKMKMKMKOIMKOIMKOIOIOIQIOIOGQIOGQIQGQGQGQGQEQGSGQESESGQESCSESESCSEUCSCSCSCSAUCUAQCUAUASAU%3FSAUAS%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xgcqUWkVirbD0ppKFuM0C2Avi10=) Whitmore Lake, MI ### What's nearby - The Links at Whitmore Lake - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles - U of M Hospital - 15 min drive - 11.2 miles - University of Michigan - 16 min drive - 10.6 miles - Michigan Stadium - 17 min drive - 12.2 miles - Briarwood Mall - 21 min drive - 14.2 miles ### Getting around - Ann Arbor Station - 13 min drive - Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 23 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Captain Joe's Grill - ‬7 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Enchanted Oven - ‬13 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive - ‪Hamburg Pub - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor! located? > Located in Whitmore Lake, this family-friendly holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from The Links at Whitmore Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Leslie Science & Nature Center and Huron River. Island Lake State Recreation Area and Brighton State Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lakefront House close to Ann Arbor! Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 139 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cara W. 4 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot close to Ann Arbor Great spot close to Ann Arbor. Great communication with the host and would definitely return! ##### Cara W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eva C. 10 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great and relaxing place We have stayed at this property before and were not disappointed the second time. The host is very responsive and the accommodations comfortable and clean. ##### Eva C. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanna S. 6 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Always a wonderful time! I keep coming back to this property and it’s always a wonderful time. Just a nice little getaway not too far from home with a relaxing vibe and atmosphere, I will always keep coming back! ##### Suzanna S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Barbara M. 27 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable stay Family enjoyed fishing. ##### Barbara M. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darlene H. 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girlfriend Getaway My girlfriends and I needed what we dubbed a "cozy cabin weekend" and this rental was perfect. We read our books, cooked meals, and soaked in the hot tub. ##### Darlene H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kara y. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dream place to stay Always clean and has everything you need both inside and out to relax and make memories. ##### kara y. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy M. 23 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful get away! Clean clean clean, lovely, comfy beds & a lovely location! ##### Tammy M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer H. 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing weekend getaway This place was perfect, quiet neighborhood with amazing views of lake!! ##### Jennifer H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abby R. 27 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot! Had everything we needed plus more! ##### Abby R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela L. 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lakehouse getaway Great quiet lake! Very little traffic and a friendly area! ##### Pamela L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanna S. 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Always Wonderful! Been coming here for years now and it is always such a great time. One of our favorite home away from home staycations! ##### Suzanna S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. 16 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Michigan Fall Colors and relaxing lake Very well maintained and appointed property. We loved it! Thank you. ##### Susan B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca 23 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Awesome Experience, better than we expected. ##### Rebecca Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole K. 2 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family getaway This place had everything we needed for a weekend away with our kids. Spacious yard, lake access, games and activities for kids and hot tub for the adults to enjoy. Was so nice to relax after the kids went to bed and just enjoy the peaceful neighborhood. Quick trip to Ann Arbor if you wanted to enjoy a night out in the city. We will definitely be back! ##### Nicole K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy B. 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome tental We visited Ann Arbor for 2 days. This property was located in close proximity on a lovely lake. 15 minutes into Ann Arbor even with traffic. Property was exactly as described. Would stay again. ##### Sandy B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. 5 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love the Blue House Great location. Significant amenities. Feels just like home plus a fabulous lake. FUN ##### Susan B. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. 26 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Happy! That’s how everyone feels at Whitmore Lake! ##### Susan B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peggy D., Loudon, Tennessee 22 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Michigan family trip We had a wonderful time. The girls used the paddle boards and kayaks. Using the hot tub was lovely ##### Peggy D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise at the Lake Beautiful house and lake. Everything is included. Bring a book and relax. ##### Susan B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### marie s. 9 Jul 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it Our Horseshoe Lake/Whitmore Lake stay was everything we expected, and more. The home, yard and lake were perfect for relaxing, playing and entertaining. ##### marie s. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle A. 27 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway House was amazing. Very clean, cozy, and peaceful. Just what we needed. ##### Michelle A. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gretchen H. 7 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our needs We came to Ann Arbor for a graduation. We had family from Seattle and Florida. This accommodation was perfect for our needs, and it was very comfortable. ##### Gretchen H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele S. 5 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Spot on the Lakw The home was perfect for our family coming for U of M commencement. Beautiful setting and very close to Ann Arbor. Great host communication. 10/10! ##### Michele S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M., Cincinnati 1 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home Very helpful home owner. ##### David M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara S., North Port, FL 15 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer Family Magic Lovely lakeside property. Enjoyed two weeks of family fun. Swimming , paddle boarding, kayaking, plenty of lawn space for games, hot tub, and marshmallows by the campfire made this stay magical. ##### Barbara S. 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