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Vacation at the Lake

Howell vacation home with kitchen

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9207 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Howell, MI

Place, East Crooked Lake
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Mt Brighton Ski Area
‪11 min drive‬
Place, Brighton Center for Specialty Care
‪13 min drive‬
Airport, Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)
‪55 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

Howell

On lake.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Brighton State Recreation Area and 6 miles (10 km) of East Crooked Lake with a stay here. Mt Brighton Ski Area and Brighton Center for Specialty Care are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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What's nearby

East Crooked Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
Mt Brighton Ski Area - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
Brighton Center for Specialty Care - 13 min drive - 9.6 km
Tanger Outlets Howell - 15 min drive - 20.0 km
Legacy Center Sports Complex - 20 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

Ann Arbor Station - 30 min drive
Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
‪Tap-In’s - ‬9 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min drive
‪Log Cabin Restaurant & Tavern - ‬12 min drive
‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Vacation at the Lake

You don't need to go up north for an amazing lakefront vacation experience. This 2,200 sft guest house has three bedrooms: king in master, queen in room 2, a twin and queen in room 3 and a queen size futon in the living room. Make memories with your family or friends with 80 feet of lakefront, a sanded beach and swimming area, fishing dock, free use of four kayaks and a bonfire pit. Downtown Brighton & Howell restaurants 10 min away.

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Washer
Dryer
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includes taxes & fees

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Property amenities

Beach

Beach loungers
Beach towels

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
On a lake

Things to do

Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Garden
Unit size: 2,224 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20

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 not indicated whether 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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20.

Property is also known as

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Vacation at the Lake Howell

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Vacation at the Lake Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Kathy V.

Sep 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

I want to give a more balanced review than what others submitted. The location is beautiful! Gorgeous homes around crooked lake and kayaking was great. 4 kayaks provided! Other reviews said it was clean which it was but should also be noted that it is very dated, needs updating, and some repairs. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are broken, upstairs sink basin is cracked, no curtain in one bedroom-we used a towel, other bedroom curtain wouldn’t work to close. Some food left in cabinets were open. Worn wall to wall carpet with multiple warn throw rugs over the wall to wall carpet. Water has a sulfur smell and you might want to bring bottled waters. Beds were comfortable though. Nice shower. Now for some people the outdated conditions of the house are fine because of the incredible location on the water and its close proximity to town which had great restaurants. It just should be part of the review so potential renters can make an informed decision.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra S.

Sep 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

This home is even better than the pictures make it look! It is so spacious and plenty of space to hang out inside and out! Really neat to have the lake and kayaks. Was a lot of fun will stay again:)

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

Sep 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location on West Crooked. Spacious house with plenty of room for our group. We enjoyed the lake and fire pit. Easy communication with owner and we would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristine h.

Jul 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Glad to be back

We missed last year due to a wedding. Happy to have spent this year here and have scheduled our next year trip!

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Jul 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Fun

The lake house was big and roomy for my whole family to stay and enjoy time together. The sandy beach area was great for swimming and a nice dock for fishing.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

Jun 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place that has lots of room. Stayed with 3 of my friends from college. This place was perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

Jun 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Waterfront Property

Beautiful place to stay amazing view of the lake

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

May 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

Second time staying, perfect location for a quick girls weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa P.

May 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

Wow! This was so nice on the lake! Very large 2 story home we had everything we needed! The neighborhood was so nice and beds were good bathrooms were large an dining room table was great for games!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

May 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House/Lake

The house is wonderful. It’s very large and very comfortable. The location is great. We had a great time and would love to stay here when the weather is warmer.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peters F.

Apr 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

This was a great choice - everything you could need is provided for. Very thoughtful host and an incredible property

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Apr 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spring Weekend

Very fun and relaxing weekend with college roommates at the beautiful lake. Beds were comfortable, rooms were spacious, kitchen had everything needed. And we got to watch WMU win National Championship! Go Broncos! Thank you for everything!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan W.

Apr 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Mar 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl’s Weekend

Everything was great. The house was perfect for a girl’s weekend, plenty of space. The location was fantastic. The views around the house looking out toward the lake were stunning, especially in the morning and evenings when the sandhill cranes were out in the back yard. Even though the weather was cold and the lake was frozen, there was plenty to do. We will definitely consider rebooking in the summertime. Overall, we had a great time and the house worked perfectly for our trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Feb 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Felt right at home

This place was even better than we'd anticipated, lots of space, plenty of linens and towels, very clean.It was a perfect location for everything we wanted to do and we are definitely planning to stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby H.

Feb 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

House was great!

The house was super cozy, Shane was very easy to reach out to when we needed anything!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Feb 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Besides the great weather for snowboarding, the home and space were immaculate. There was ample space for the 7 of us and the views of the lake were quite a highlight when waking up!! Will definitely be looking to stay here again when back in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Jan 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Boys weekend

My 3 boys and I enjoyed our stay and loved the ice skating on the lake while the snow came down.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

Jan 13, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Jan 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and a accomodating

Although we were there to work, we did not make use of the lake, though we did sit outside. Our host was very understanding about our need to work and was generous in refunding some of the fee when the work crew he had was fairly disruptive. Rooms were comfortable

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

Dec 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

One of the best VRBOs we have stayed at.

We stayed at the Vacation at the Lake home for 8 days. It was a wonderful. The neighborhood is great. The home is just a few minutes from shopping, and is right between Brighton and Howell, two of the nicest towns in Michigan. The beds were comfortable. The home was very clean. It is perfectly laid out so that you can have wonderful family dinners and game nights. The lake views are beautiful. The host is great, and I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R., Oak Island, NC (USA)

Nov 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic house!

Been staying at this house for the last few years and have always had a great experience. Shane our host is always very accommodating. Would highly recommend this staying at this beautiful house.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024