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Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton

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A covered porch with a wooden floor, a white wicker bench, and large windows. - Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton (Brighton)
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Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton

  • Darling 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow directly across the street from beautiful private Fonda Lake, with a sandy bottom dock just steps away. Fonda Lake is private - no public access and no boat launch - so the only boats out there belong to people who live on it, and the mornings stay genuinely quiet. Residents do run motorboats, so there is some traffic on summer afternoons. We provide kayaks, a paddle board and a pedal boat; we are not set up for guests to bring or use a motorboat.

    Two kayaks, a paddle board and a pedal boat are here for you at no charge. They sit along the front of the house, so just help yourself. Life jackets are in the house; please use them, and swim and paddle at your own risk.

    The house sits on a lot of just over an acre, roughly half of which is the partially wooded yard in active use, with a fire pit and a BBQ area. Open floor plan with two enclosed porches for the warm months, and the front one has a gas fireplace. Full kitchen, washer and dryer, dedicated workspace, 42 inch HDTV with Fire TV, central air.

    One queen bedroom, one double bedroom, one bathroom. Sleeps five.

    The entire main floor is yours, plus the basement where the laundry is. It's an older bungalow, so there is unfinished attic space above the main floor - that isn't part of the rental, and there's nothing up there you'd need.

    A couple of things I'd rather you know before you book than discover after you arrive. The lots here are large and it's a quiet street with one way in and one way out, but there are houses directly across the road - this is a lake neighborhood, not isolated countryside. We live across the street ourselves, so I'm close by if you need anything. There is also a utility substation on the lot next door. It's fenced and most guests never mention it, but now and then there are crews working during the day.

    One mile to groceries and a handful of bars and restaurants, 2 miles to historic downtown Brighton, and walking distance to the Green Oak Outlets.

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About the area

Brighton is home to this holiday home. Michigan War Dog Memorial and Parshallville Cider Mill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mt Brighton Ski Area and Legacy Center Sports Complex. Visit our Brighton travel guide
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Brighton, MI

What's nearby

  • A calm river surrounded by dense green foliage.
    Island Lake State Recreation Area
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A snowy ski slope with ski lifts and a sunset sky.
    Mt Brighton Ski Area
    9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Fonda Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Island Lake
    1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Legacy Center Sports Complex
    7 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Texas Roadhouse
    5 min drive
  • Brighton Coffeehouse And Theater
    6 min drive
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
    7 min drive
  • Sushi Zen
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton located?

Situated in Brighton, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fonda Lake and Island Lake State Recreation Area. Island Lake and Huron River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Fonda Lake Bungalow - private dock, kayaks, 2 mi to downtown Brighton Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for peta

Perfect for pets
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet and peaceful. Host was responsive and accommodating. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great & in the perfect area for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location! Location! Location!Beautiful quiet little neighborhood on Fonda Lake. Beautiful sunrises over the lake, spacious property with a firepit for lake life evenings. Gary is an amazing host. Very responsive, brought us firewood, and allowed access us to his private dock.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2025