Title: Whitmore Bay: Snowy Getaway – Ice Fishing & Cozy Fires Await! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=97053327&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Whitmore Bay: Snowy Getaway – Ice Fishing & Cozy Fires Await! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Whitmore Bay: Snowy Getaway – Ice Fishing & Cozy Fires Await! ![Outdoor dining - Whitmore Bay: Snowy Getaway – Ice Fishing & Cozy Fires Await! (Whitmore Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97060000/97053400/97053327/f61bb254.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Whitmore Bay: Snowy Getaway – Ice Fishing & Cozy Fires Await! (Whitmore Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97060000/97053400/97053327/587b066c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Whitmore Bay: Snowy Getaway – Ice Fishing & Cozy Fires Await! (Whitmore Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97060000/97053400/97053327/ed4e6acb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Whitmore Bay: Snowy Getaway – Ice Fishing & Cozy Fires Await! (Whitmore Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97060000/97053400/97053327/59943bdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books - Whitmore Bay: Snowy Getaway – Ice Fishing & Cozy Fires Await! (Whitmore Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97060000/97053400/97053327/becd7aee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Whitmore Bay, a serene lakefront retreat with a private 30 ft. dock on Whitmore Lake. Enjoy easy access to major cities like Detroit and Lansing while unwinding in this tranquil haven featuring kayaks, a propane fire table, and streaming TVs. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - 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. ### Whitmore Bay: Snowy Getaway – Ice Fishing & Cozy Fires Await! WHITMORE BAY SLEEPS: 10 BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 3 \* LAKEFRONT ON WHITMORE LAKE \* PRIVATE DOCK \*CAMERAS ON SITE AND A NEST DOORBELL Whitmore Bay is a lakefront retreat on Whitmore Lake, just 20 minutes from Ann Arbor, MI. The property sleeps 10 and includes 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Amenities feature a private 30 ft. dock, available from Memorial Day to Labor Day. With easy access to major cities like Detroit and Lansing, it offers a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience for a family vacation or a peaceful getaway. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Air Conditioning: Yes, Central air ATV's: Not on property Bathrooms: First Floor- Shower, toilet, sink Second Floor- Tub/shower, sink, toilet Master(second floor)- Shower, sink, toilet Beach/Swimming: Not a traditional sandy beach but swimming from property off of dock. The immediate area by the sea wall can be unappealing to some. We recommend swimming shoes! Bedroom Configurations: Upstairs- Master bedroom- King size bed with attached bathroom and TV Second Bedroom- Queen size bed Third Bedroom- Full bed and Twin/Twin bunkbed Main Floor- Fourth Bedroom- Full bed and TV Boats: Single kayak and double kayak(Memorial Day to Labor Day) Boat Launch: Whitmore Lake Boat Launch 6 min(2 miles) Cable: No traditional cable but TV's are capable of streaming and have Firesticks available for use Cell Phone Service: Most Major carriers work well Coffee Maker: Keurig single serve- K-cups, sugar, and creamer provided Distances: Ann Arbor- 20 min(11.4 miles) Detroit- 52 min(48 miles) Lansing- 54 min(55.3 miles) Toledo- 1 hr 4 min( 65.4 miles) Saginaw- 1 hr 21 min (70.4 miles) Dock: Yes, 30 ft. dock. Available seasonally between Memorial Day and Labor Day (weather permitting). Drinking Water: Drinkable Well Water Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city. Fireplace: No Fire-pit: Not a traditional firepit. It is a propane fire table. Fishing: Bass, Bluegill, Sunfish, Pike can all be caught on Whitmore Lake Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan. Golf: Whitmore Lake Golf Links- 5 min(2.4 miles) Rolling Meadows Golf Course- 12 min (6.1 miles) Grill: Propane grill Grocery Store: Polly Market- 2 min (.7 miles) Kroger- 12 min (7.5 miles) Heat: Forced Air Internet: Yes, 300 mbps, fast enough to work from location Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels. Parking: Enough room for 2 standard or 3 small cars max. The garage is not accessible to guests. Please DO NOT park in the neighbors driveway. Pets: No pets allowed at this property Privacy: There are neighbors on both sides Space: 2 level home Seniors: Welcome! 2 steps in and a bedroom located on lower level. Be aware that there is a decent incline down the driveway from the parking area. There are no steps from the parking area to the sidewalk. Televisions: Living Room- 70" Streaming TV Master Bedroom- 55" Streaming TV First Floor Bedroom- 55" Streaming TV Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you! Washer and Dryer: Yes, Laundry soap provided Winter Activities: \* Snowmobiling (15-20 minutes): Explore local snowmobile trails in Washtenaw County or Lenawee County. (guests must trailer to trails) \* Ice Fishing (5-10 minutes): Ice fish on Whitmore Lake or nearby Baseline Lake. \* Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing (15-20 minutes): Trails at Pinckney Recreation Area and Lyndon Township offer winter hiking and skiing. \* Winter Hiking (20-25 minutes): Explore Green Lake Preserve or Waterloo Recreation Area for scenic winter hikes. Wood: Not provided ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### 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 hospital - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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) ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83750000/83745900/83745883/7349eac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 80 Feet of Private Lakefront House Amherstburg - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30&selected=83745883&PinnedHotelID=83745883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89300000/89295000/89294978/696acfad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront 4 bedroom two full bath with arcade, kayaks and dock. 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Monroe - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.4 Very good 17 reviews CA $219 CA $560 total includes taxes & fees Dec 16 - Dec 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=104503252&PinnedHotelID=104503252&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated 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 ### Property is also known as 770031 ## 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%7C42.41972%2C-83.75386&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WnDhI03fLajS9cr3SJIp6A4DFk4=) Whitmore Lake, MI #### What's nearby - The Links at Whitmore Lake \- 3 min drive \- 3.5 km - Huron River \- 5 min drive \- 7.4 km - Legacy Center Sports Complex \- 6 min drive \- 8.1 km - Island Lake State Recreation Area \- 7 min drive \- 9.1 km - University of Michigan \- 12 min drive \- 21.5 km #### Getting around - Ann Arbor Station - 13 min drive - Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Captain Joe's Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Two Tostadas - ‬10 min drive - ‪Hamburg Pub - ‬9 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whitmore Bay: Snowy Getaway – Ice Fishing & Cozy Fires Await! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Whitmore Bay: Snowy Getaway – Ice Fishing & Cozy Fires Await!? ### What time is check-out at Whitmore Bay: Snowy Getaway – Ice Fishing & Cozy Fires Await!? ### Where is Whitmore Bay: Snowy Getaway – Ice Fishing & Cozy Fires Await! located? ## Have a question? 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