[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Unclassified image, 1 of 27, button](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32709100/32709002/4f547274.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32709100/32709002/963f8880.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32709100/32709002/7c58072a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32709100/32709002/3079af7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32709100/32709002/d521fc1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Portage Lake's natural beauty beckons at this beautiful new home, perfect for 1-2 families or a group of friends. Enjoy swimming from the private beach or dock in the summer and ice fishing right from your doorstep in winter. Plus, explore nearby Riverside pizza, Ore Creek Brewery and Downtown Dexter. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends Enjoy Portage Lake and all the Huron River Chain of Lakes has to offer in this beautiful new home. In the summer enjoy swimming right off the shore from our small private beach or right off the dock into the sandy shallow bay that extends out 50 yards from the shore. Perfect for kids to safely enjoy swimming in the lake. Floats, water toys, and sand toys are yours to enjoy. Launch your boat at the DNR boat launch just down the road. Enjoy exploring the chain of 7 lakes with great swimming, sandbars, and fishing. Great for 1-2 families or a group of friends to enjoy a summer week having fun in the sun Convenient location with Riverside pizza, Ore Creek Brewery, Nauti MI Ice Cream Shop / Canoe Rental, and a small grocery/liquor store right across the street from the house. Just 15 minutes from Downtown Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan. Just 7 minutes to wonderful Downtown Dexter. In the colder months its an ice fishermans paradise. Walk right out from the dock onto the ice and set up your shanty as far out on the lake as you can go and have the comfort of a warm house to thaw out in. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Dock - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking is allowed inside or outside ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55240000/55232000/55231985/w1815h2420x0y0-00c6b8f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Cottage on Portage Lake and the Huron River Chain of Lakes Pinckney - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 65 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=55231985&PinnedHotelID=55231985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66907200/66907164/ec726176.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bring Your Boat With You! 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We really appreciate your help! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Maximum Parking of 3 cars on gravel only. Please do not park on the grass. No more than 8 total people allowed on property at any time. Failure to comply will result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of security deposit. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Two little boys-toys, packnplay and sand toys ### Events No events allowed No outside guests ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking is allowed inside or outside ## 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 Note from host: No outside guests Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Belle Vie Portage Lake Great Families or Groups Friends House Belle Vie Portage Lake Great Families or Groups Friends Pinckney Belle Vie Portage Lake Great Families or Groups Friends Belle Vie Portage Lake Great Families or Groups Friends House Belle Vie Portage Lake Great Families or Groups Friends Pinckney Belle Vie Portage Lake Great Families or Groups Friends House Belle Vie Portage Lake Great Families or Groups Friends Pinckney Belle Vie Portage Lake Great Families or Groups Friends ## About the area ![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%7C42.41903%2C-83.90655&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WZco3rX-TgsIBIIKKpqW0fUbqqQ=) Pinckney, MI #### What's nearby - Pinckney State Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 4.7 km - Whispering Pines - 10 min drive - 10.3 km - Legacy Center Sports Complex - 20 min drive - 20.6 km - University of Michigan - 28 min drive - 34.0 km - Michigan Stadium - 30 min drive - 34.0 km #### Getting around - Ann Arbor Station - 23 min drive - Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Zukey Lake Tavern - ‬10 min drive - ‪Frosty's Icecreamery - ‬7 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Hell Saloon - ‬11 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends located? > This family-friendly Pinckney vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Huron River and Hudson Mills Metropark. 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