Lakeside 3 bedroom retreat with game room, hot tub and kayaks
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
This lakeside 3-bedroom retreat is a private vacation home in Commerce Township, within the greater Auburn Hills area, designed as a full home-away-from-home for families and groups. It sits across the street from lake access, including a park with playgrounds, a sandy beach, and a designated swim area, making it a water-focused getaway rather than a standard hotel stay. With a 4.9 rating from 52 reviews, it stands out as a highly regarded self-catering retreat in the region.
Rooms
The home sleeps guests across 3 bedrooms: two feature king beds, with one of those rooms offering an optional additional queen murphy bed, and a third queen bedroom is located downstairs. This layout gives flexibility for families, multi-generational groups, or groups of friends needing separate sleeping spaces.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site recreation includes a dedicated game room with foosball, air hockey, and an arcade game, plus a 6-person hot tub, a fire pit with seating for six, and a patio with couch seating and a dining table. Outdoors, guests will find an artificial grass area set up for giant Jenga and giant Connect 4, a gas grill with propane provided, and three kayaks with life jackets for use on the lake. A gravel parking pad on the property can accommodate a boat trailer, and a fully stocked kitchen, washer, air conditioning, heating, and free Wi-Fi round out the practical comforts.
Location
The property is positioned for easy access to area lakes, with the Long Lake boat launch just 0.3 miles away and the Union Lake launch about 1 mile away. A cluster of restaurants and bars sits within roughly a half-mile to a mile, including Prime 7 Bar & Restaurant, Cooper's Dish, Blue Mango Thai restaurant, and CRAVEIT 365, with Aurora On the Lake and The Lakes Bar & Grille slightly farther out. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 45 kilometers away for travelers flying in.
Best for
This retreat is best suited to families and groups seeking an active, water-centered getaway, thanks to its across-the-street lake access, kayaks with life jackets, and nearby boat launches. It also appeals to travelers who want built-in entertainment without leaving the property, given the game room, hot tub, fire pit, and yard games. Pet owners are well accommodated too, with pet bowls provided and a smoke-free, pet-friendly environment.
Travel tips
Bring your own boat or trailer if you plan to use the nearby Long Lake (0.3 miles) or Union Lake (1 mile) launches, since the property offers a gravel parking pad for trailer storage. Pack swimwear for the beach and swim area directly across the street, and plan evenings around the fire pit and hot tub, which reviewers highlight as favorite features. Dining options are clustered within a mile or so, so a short walk or quick drive covers restaurants like Prime 7 Bar & Restaurant, Cooper's Dish, and Blue Mango.
What guests say
Guests consistently highlight the property's cleanliness and describe it as spotless upon arrival. The game room is frequently mentioned as a highlight, especially for families with children, and the hot tub and fire pit are called out as favorite spots for evening relaxation. Thoughtful touches for pets, such as provided treats, are noted positively by guest with dogs. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with reviewers describing the stays as relaxing and well-suited to family getaways, and no recurring negative themes are apparent in the available excerpts.
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