MAY SPECIAL from 299! HUGE Lake Yard! FREE Kayaks Paddle Boats, Sandy Beach!
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
This vacation home sits directly on the 600-acre Pontiac Lake in White Lake, near Auburn Hills, and has been extensively renovated with new bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, deck, and dock. It offers 4 large bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms across an open floorplan with a great room and dining room, making it well suited to group getaways. The property includes a private sandy beach and huge yard, giving it a resort-like feel not typical of a standard hotel stay.
Lakefront & Outdoor Recreation
Guests have direct lake access with free kayaks and paddle boats, a safe swim area, and sandbars ideal for beach games and picnics. The expansive yard includes a fire pit for evening gatherings and a dock, while the lake's size allows for boating and fishing. A fenced pet area lets traveling pet owners let animals roam securely on-site.
Amenities
In-unit amenities include a full kitchen, air conditioning, cable TV, an ironing board, and an outdoor grill for self-catered stays. The home is smoke-free and pet-friendly, catering to travelers who want home-like comforts combined with lakefront recreation.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The property is close to Waterford Oaks Waterpark, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium, and Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, as well as shopping at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets and Twelve Oaks Mall. It's roughly 30 miles from downtown Detroit, putting Ford Field, Comerica Park, Little Caesars Arena, the Fox Theatre, and Detroit Opera House within reach, and Alpine Valley Ski Resort is a short drive away for winter sports.
Best for
This property suits families or groups seeking a self-catered lakefront retreat with room to spread out, thanks to its 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and huge yard. It's also a strong fit for pet owners, given the fenced pet area and pet-friendly policy, and for outdoor-focused travelers drawn to free kayaks, paddle boats, and a private sandy beach.
Travel tips
Since this is a lake property, guests should expect natural fluctuations in lake levels, seasonal vegetation growth, and the presence of local wildlife. The home is about 30 miles from downtown Detroit, so a car is recommended for reaching city attractions, nearby ski resorts, and shopping malls like Great Lakes Crossing Outlets. Guests planning to grill should note reported wear on the outdoor grill and may want to inquire about its condition before use.
What guests say
Guests consistently note that the property matched or exceeded their expectations for a lakefront getaway. Recurring minor complaints include an ant issue in the main bathroom, a pontoon boat parked under the yard's only shade tree limiting shaded outdoor space, and safety concerns about a rusted outdoor grill near the propane tank. Despite these issues, the overall sentiment reflected in the high rating suggests satisfaction with the property's setting and amenities outweighed these drawbacks.
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