Title: Winter Retreat on Portage Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=39999695&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Winter Retreat on Portage Lake Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Winter Retreat on Portage Lake ![Marina - Winter Retreat on Portage Lake (Pinckney)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39999700/39999695/07647ef1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Winter Retreat on Portage Lake (Pinckney)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39999700/39999695/w1152h1730x5y0-dc1ff81d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Winter Retreat on Portage Lake (Pinckney)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39999700/39999695/41dcb69a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Winter Retreat on Portage Lake (Pinckney)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39999700/39999695/b10b6782.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Winter Retreat on Portage Lake (Pinckney)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39999700/39999695/b703471f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On Portage Lake, this adorable bungalow offers a relaxing getaway with all the comforts of home. Enjoy beautiful sunrises and peaceful surroundings while being close to Ann Arbor, Dexter, and Chelsea for great food and entertainment. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - 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. ### Winter Retreat on Portage Lake Adorable bungalow on Portage Lake, just 17 miles to the University of Michigan’s ‘Big House’ Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mi.. Portage Lake is on the Huron River Chain of 7 lakes. Great getaway for 4 and offers all the comforts of home. Situated on the west side of the lake, you can enjoy a beautiful sun rise, peaceful and relaxing, yet close enough to Ann Arbor, Dexter and Chelsea to take advantage of great food and entertainment. A must see in the fall, Dexter Cider Mill! Party store and grocery just 6 minutes away. We also have 120 ft of dock available (seasonal only) for enjoy sun bathing by the water, watching nature & all the local boaters. Bring your Kayak’s and take in the lake up close and personal. (No boat available) If your interested in a Winter Retreat, we offer a flexible Monthly Contract that can be customized to fit your schedule. (CONTACT OWNER FOR-Special pricing for discounted monthly and long term rentals.). The area supports many winter sports and activities to keep you busy and engaged during the winter. Mt. Brighton is only 25 minutes away for skiing adventures. Many neighbors cross country ski in the area or on the lake. Ice fishing is very popular here and the bluegill are numerous. Free WiFi, cable and two flat screen Tv’s. Full size kitchen, over sized gas stove, double oven, 4-door refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, Weber gas grill and unlimited Reverse Osmosis water for the best tasting water of your life. Your morning coffee or tea will amaze you. We supply a Keurig coffee maker, toaster & blender, together with everything else you will need to make breakfast or a big dinner. The home has Central Air/Heat and plenty of hot water. The Master bedroom has a king-size bed and private bathroom with double sinks and walk in shower. Second bedroom has a Queen size pull out sofa bed that has an adjustable firmness setting. Not your ordinary lumpy sofa bed, so much more. Second bedroom also has direct access to a private bathroom or shared with common area, (your choice) with a single sink and walk-in shower. All towels and linens supplied. Four people can be very comfortable in our lakeside home on Portage Lake. See you soon! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### 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 the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32709100/32709002/4f547274.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Belle Vie on Portage Lake great for families or groups of friends Pinckney - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 50 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=32709002&PinnedHotelID=32709002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33680000/33679800/33679776/eb4c8ecc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Life is better on Portage Lake. 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When departing please leave beds slept in UN -MADE and used towels on laundry room floor. Please place dirty dishes in dishwasher and run on ‘normal’ Lock doors & windows when departing. Put garbage & debris in outside bin near sidewalk. PLACE KEY BACK IN LOCK BOX. $150\. Charge for changing lock.. ### 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 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 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Monthly Winter Retreat on Portage Lake Winter Retreat on Portage Lake Pinckney Winter Retreat on Portage Lake Private vacation home Winter Retreat on Portage Lake Private vacation home Pinckney ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.428734,-83.91704&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uv%7EaGn%60e_O%3FU%3FU%40S%3FU%40U%40S%3FS%40UBU%40S%40SBUBUBSBS%40SDSBUDSBSDQDSDSDSDQFSDQFSDSFQFQHQFQFQHQFOHOFQHOHQJOFOJMHQJMHMJOJMJMJMJKJMJMJKLKJKLKLKJILILKLILIJGNILGLILGNGLELGNELENELENGNCLCNCLCNANCNCNALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBNBN%40LBNBNBLBNFNDLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLHNFLHLFLHJHLJLHLHLJJJLJJJJLLJJLHLLJJLHLJNHLJNHNJLHNHNHPHNHPFNHNFPHPFPFPFPFPDRFRFPDRFPDRDRBRDPDRBRDTBRBRBRBRBT%40T%40RBR%40T%40T%40R%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAR%3FTARATARATCTARARCTCRCTCRCRERCRERERCRERERGPERGPGREPGPGPGPGRINGPIPGNINIPINIPILKNILKNINKLILKLMLILKLMJKLKJMJKHMJMJMHMHKJMFMHMFOHMHMDMFOFMFMDODMDODODMBODOBM%40OBO%40MBOBO%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAM%3FOCOCOAOCMAOCMEOCOEMEOEMEOEMGMGOGMEMIMIOGKIMGMKMIMIKKMKMIKKMKKKKMKMKKKOKMKMKMIOKMIOKOGMKQIOIQGOIOGQIQGOGSIQGQGQEQGSEQGSEQESESESESCSESCSESASCUCSCUCSASAUCUAS%3FUASAU%3FSAU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CwDjFfbhamTIeYwM-ExFefvXoc4=) Pinckney, MI #### What's nearby - Arise Dog Park \- 4 min drive \- 1.8 km - Huron River \- 5 min drive \- 4.0 km - Hudson Mills Metropark \- 5 min drive \- 5.0 km - Whispering Pines \- 6 min drive \- 6.8 km - Pinckney State Recreation Area \- 7 min drive \- 7.2 km #### Getting around - Ann Arbor Station - 26 min drive - Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Frosty's Icecreamery - ‬11 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Zukey Lake Tavern - ‬14 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Winter Retreat on Portage Lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Winter Retreat on Portage Lake located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Winter Retreat on Portage Lake Reviews ## Reviews ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann Marie M., Yarmouth, Maine Jan 6, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas Retreat On The Lake This is a beautiful property located right on the lake. The house was very nicely appointed with a modern layout. When we arrived, there was coffee, chocolate and a bottle of wine waiting for us - thank you for the thoughtfulness! 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