At this holiday home you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Island Lake State Recreation Area and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Huron River. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio. .Home features a dining area, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Brighton holiday home include Brighton Center for Specialty Care and Legacy Center Sports Complex.
Island Lake State Recreation Area - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Legacy Center Sports Complex - 5 min drive - 8.5 km
Suburban Collection Showplace - 14 min drive - 27.2 km
University of Michigan - 18 min drive - 34.1 km
Michigan Stadium - 21 min drive - 33.6 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
Little Caesars Pizza - 19 min walk
Joe Kool’s - 6 min drive
Culver's - 5 min drive
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
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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Fonda Lake Bungalow?
The closest beach to Fonda Lake Bungalow is Martindale Beach (9.7 km).
Does Fonda Lake Bungalow have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fonda Lake Bungalow?
No, Fonda Lake Bungalow does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Fonda Lake Bungalow?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Fonda Lake Bungalow Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Patti A.
21 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was great & in the perfect area for us.
Patti A.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christina B.
16 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Christina B.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Craig H.
31 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property.
Craig H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
2/10 Terrible
Christine M.
21 Jul 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Christine M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jamie S.
1 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Jamie S.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas M.
23 May 2025
Thomas M.
Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2025
4/10 Poor
Angelina H., Temecula, CA
7 May 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Angelina H.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Michael G.
4 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint little cottage across from lake
Nice little property to stay a few days.
Michael G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Richard&Jill B.
15 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice for a couple days stopover
The cottage was very clean inside and adequate for a few days stay.