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Fonda Lake Bungalow

Holiday home in Brighton with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Interior
Exterior
Across from Fonda Lake, this charming 2 bed bungalow invites you to unwind amidst nature. Enjoy the private dock and paddle out on a kayak or pedal boat. With a full kitchen, barbecue and nearby grocery stores, your stay is sure to be relaxing and convenient.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fonda Lake Bungalow

Darling 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow located across the street from beautiful private Fonda Lake. This home comes with a sandy bottom dock foot steps away that allows non motorized boats and floats. Peddle boat, Kayaks and Paddle board on site. Fantastic partially wooded property and distant neighbors. Full kitchen, and a barbecue. Home is older and is as pictures show. 1 mile from grocery stores and a hand full of bar/restaurants/shopping. 2 miles from historic down town Brighton and walking distance to Green Oak Outlets

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
On-site 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 not indicated whether 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

About the area

Brighton is home to this holiday home. Mt Brighton Ski Area and Legacy Center Sports Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Island Lake State Recreation Area and Brighton State Recreation Area.
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Brighton, MI

What's nearby

  • Legacy Center Sports Complex - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Brighton Center for Specialty Care - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Suburban Collection Showplace - 17 min drive - 27.2 km
  • University of Michigan - 21 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 20 min drive
  • Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fonda Lake Bungalow pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Fonda Lake Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fonda Lake Bungalow?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fonda Lake Bungalow located?

Situated in Brighton, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Island Lake State Recreation Area and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Huron River. Brighton Center for Specialty Care and Mt Brighton Ski Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Fonda Lake Bungalow Reviews

8.4

Very good

7.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Stay

We enjoyed our stay and this house had all the basics needed. The yard is large and my dogs had space to stroll. Brighton is a lovely town and plenty of restaurants and shopping. The grocery stores are less than 3 miles!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard&Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice for a couple days stopover

The cottage was very clean inside and adequate for a few days stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint little cottage across from lake

Nice little property to stay a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little lake house in Brighton

We stayed here when we visited for a family wedding. Since we had family in Brighton, we wanted to be close. We also wanted to have something to do in our free time and this was the perfect spot because we had lake access. The host offered boats but we brought our own paddle boards and the kids went out almost every day. The lake is nice and clean and the hosts are friendly and available if needed. If you are into lake life and want to be in Brighton, I highly recommend this place. We also brought our dog and didn't have any problem with that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Angelina H.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disappointed

Cute bungalow, bedrooms were great, kitchen was bad, dirty. We couldn't stay. The kitchen was the reason why we didn't book a hotel. The host was understanding. We received a refund.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for peta

Perfect for pets
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christine M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We stayed at the property for my father‘s celebration of life ceremony. The place was not clean, including the silverware and cups. The home is completely outdated and rundown. The furniture is a disaster. To make matters worse, a man worked on the property the entire time we were there and scared my mother by being by her window at night. We purchased our own silverware, cups, bakeware, drying mat, cutlery and drinking water due to the unsanitary nature of the place. We made it a point to stay away from the home as much as possible during our stay. It was a horrible disappointment for such an important occasion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2025

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