Title: Gorgeous lodge for up to 16 with hottub & games room on all-sports Thompson Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gorgeous lodge for up to 16 with hottub & games room on all-sports Thompson Lake Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74680000/74677100/74677006/1316c360.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74680000/74677100/74677006/9748641d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74680000/74677100/74677006/79e93a93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74680000/74677100/74677006/d0e51ae3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74680000/74677100/74677006/556097f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Heron Home, a tranquil retreat on all-sports Thompson Lake. Savor the views from the backyard's built-in firepit or relax in the hot tub while watching resident swans and herons. With three kayaks at your disposal, enjoy lake activities or unwind in the separate game/lounge room with ping pong and shuffleboard. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 162800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### Gorgeous lodge for up to 16 with hottub & games room on all-sports Thompson Lake Heron Home is the perfect retreat for any season. A short drive (or 30-minute walk) to award-winning downtown Howell. Get that up north feeling without the long road trip! Located on all sports Thompson Lake, enjoy your own private dock and three kayaks for your personal use, or the nearby access to a public boat launch and beach. Family gathering? Dining table seats 12, or add the kitchen table and counter stools for even more. The large backyard with its breath-taking views, has a built-in firepit, built-in gas grill (no tanks required!), a wood stove, and a hot-tub! Watch the resident swans, herons and muskrats while truly relaxing. It's the perfect setting for family and friends. Other features: \* Primary bedroom with King bed and ensuite with double showers and a jetted tub \*Main floor bedroom with King bed; second floor bedroom with two full beds \* Bonus room above garage/games room with one King and 2 twin beds. \* Large dining table to host your family gathering (seats 12), kitchen table seats 6, terrace table seats 8! \* Great spot for family reunions, staycations, girls trips, or bonding with friends. \* Separate game/lounge room with ping pong, shuffleboard \* Full pull out sofa and third full bathroom in games room. \* Full pull out sofa and desk with monitor in the 2nd floor loft \*Fully stocked kitchen, beach towels, laundry, puzzles/games/toys, pack-and-play, insect repellant, sunscreen and more. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Dock - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room ### 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: 2,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34020000/34011900/34011801/b324c13a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Portage Lakefront - Great View & Location - 5 Bedrooms - 3 Baths - 2 Car Garage Pinckney - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 111 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=34011801&PinnedHotelID=34011801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77150000/77141600/77141504/9b3df6c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Panoramic view of spectacular all sports lake. 3 bed/3.5 bath Brighton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=77141504&PinnedHotelID=77141504&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91010000/91009600/91009537/26cfca86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful House overlooking Lake Chemung, with a Private Chef Tasting option. 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No more than 16 guests in the house at any given time. Outdoor activities, music, excessive noise are prohibited after 10pm. (Howell and Subdivision Ordinance). Please respect our neighbors' property. ### 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 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 Onsite 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.606136,-83.91355&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mkacGtjd_O%3FU%3FS%3FU%40U%40S%3FU%40U%40S%40SBU%40UBS%40SBUBSBUDQBSBUDSDSBSFSDSDQDSFQFSDQFQFQFQHSFQFOHQFQHOHOHQHMHQJMHOJOHMJMJOJMJMHKLMJKJMLKJMLIJKLILKLIJILILILINGLGLGLGNGLENGLELENENELCNCNELANCNCLANANANCN%3FN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%40N%40N%40NBNBL%40NDNBLBNDLDNDLDNFLDLFNFLFLFLHNHLFJHLHLHLJJHLJLHJLLJJLJJJLJJJLJLJNJLHLJNHNJLHPHLHPHNFNHPHPFNFPHRFPFPFPDPFRDPFRDPDRDRDRDRBRDTBRDPBT%40RBTBRBR%40T%40TBR%40R%40T%3FT%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTAR%3FTATARCRATATCRCRCTARCTERCRERCREREREREREPGREPGREPGPGPGRIPGPGNIPIPGNIPINININKNILKNINKJKNKLKLKLKJKLKJMLKJMHMJKHMJMHMHKHMHOFMHMFMFOFMFMFODMDODMDODMBOBODM%40ODO%40OBO%3FM%40OBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FO%3FOCOAO%3FMCOAOEMAOEOCMCOEOCMGMEOEMGOGMGMGMGOGMIMIMIKIMIMKMIKKMIKKMMKKKMMKIMKMKMKOKKIOKOIMKOIOIOIOIQIOGQIQGOGQIQGSGQGQEQGSGQESEQESGSCSESESCSCSESCUCSCUASCSAUCUASASAU%3FUASAU%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2YfRsVewKZoXvrUZCG_YummGL6s=) Howell, MI #### What's nearby - Howell's MainStreet Winery - 5 min drive - 2.9 km - Suburban Collection Showplace - 26 min drive - 46.5 km - University of Michigan - 32 min drive - 54.8 km - Michigan Stadium - 34 min drive - 54.3 km - Michigan State University - 36 min drive - 63.2 km #### Getting around - Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Baskin-Robbins - ‬5 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Corattis Pizzaria Bar And Bocce - ‬4 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gorgeous lodge for up to 16 with hottub & games room on all-sports Thompson Lake pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Gorgeous lodge for up to 16 with hottub & games room on all-sports Thompson Lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gorgeous lodge for up to 16 with hottub & games room on all-sports Thompson Lake? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Gorgeous lodge for up to 16 with hottub & games room on all-sports Thompson Lake located? > This family-friendly Howell cottage is located on the waterfront, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Howell's MainStreet Winery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tanger Outlets Howell and East Crooked Lake. 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