Dreamy lakefront cottage - 20 min from Ann Arbor! | Cottage in Brighton

8.8 (10 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  3 Guests
Brighton Cottage | Dreamy lakefront cottage - 20 min from Ann Arbor!

1 Bedroom Cottage in Brighton

This adorable lakefront studio cottage is perfect for couples, small daytime gatherings, or WFH! Sip coffee on the deck and soak in the picture-perfect views of peaceful Lake Briggs, one of the cleanest lakes in Livingston Country. SUPs, kayak, and floaties steps from the backyard! Bring your fishing poles, the lake is teeming with bass, perch, blue gill, and catfish. Multiple firepits for s’mores under the stars. Explore hidden back entrance trails to Island Lake State Park on your mountain bike, or take a leisurely walk around the 1-mile neighborhood loop.

550 sq ft lakefront studio cottage with private deck to enjoy the sunset or a coffee in the morning. Comfortable Queen Murphy bed in living room with beautiful wood banisters and pull-out sofa for an additional guest. Luxuriously remodeled bathroom with heated floors, double vanity, and rain showerhead + tub. Dedicated work desk with blazing wi-fi. Full kitchen and dining table. Pull-out sofa to fit an additional guest. Professionally cleaned after every stay.

20 minutes from Ann Arbor, perfect for dinner on Main St or a Fall Saturday afternoon at The Big House. Easy highway access. 5 minutes to lively Downtown Brighton and biking distance to Brighton Hospital. For nature lovers, Island Lake State Park is right in our backyard! Kensington Metropark a short drive away. In the Winter, ski/snowboard Mt Brighton, ice skate, ice fish, or cross country ski! One well-behaved, potty trained pet is welcome!

Cottage is located at the bottom of a steep winding gravel pathway with stone steps through a beautiful garden leading down to the deck. Not ADA accessible, not ideal for those without stable footing and balance.

40 minutes to DTW, 1.5 hours to GRR

Dreamy lakefront cottage - 20 min from Ann Arbor! is located in Brighton. Dreamy lakefront cottage - 20 min from Ann Arbor! provides accommodation, featuring Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, Air Conditioner, among other amenities. This Cottage features Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, Air Conditioner, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Dreamy lakefront cottage - 20 min from Ann Arbor! has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 3 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Brighton has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Brighton, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Water sports equipment
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 550 sq ft (51 sq m)
  • Japanese
  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront
  • On the lake
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: not ideal without stable footing and balance
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 10;2 parking spots. visitors park elsewhere
Pet Policy
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) note from host: subject to security deposit pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: 2 parking spots. visitors park elsewhere parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Cynthia
May 27, 2025 07:37:33 PM
Review Score:   6
Summary: There is a lot of possibilities here. It was a clean place with lovely views. However, it needs some attention. The entry (from road to unit) is tricky, and the handrail isn't stable. There isn't lighting at the top, so I'd recommend including in the listing that it is highly recommended to arrive and/or depart in daylight. The water wasn't drinkable, and the freezer doesn't work. I recommend mentioning this in the listing, so folks know to bring drinking water and don't count on ice. The firepits weren't usable upon arrival. The neighbor was kind enough to weed for us to use the lower one (weeds were at least 2 feet tall. The TV stopped working and response was slow (and not too helpful) when we were staying.
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