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Lakefront Jackson Retreat w/ Boat Dock & Fire Pit!

2.0 star property

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
Terrace/patio
TV, DVD player
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Jackson, Michigan
  • Sandhill Crane Vineyards
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Henry Ford Allegiance Health
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cascade Falls
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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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.

Lakefront Jackson Retreat w/ Boat Dock & Fire Pit!

With the water steps away and activities like fishing, boating, and kayaking at your fingertips, you may never want to leave this vacation rental on Gilletts Lake! This 2-bedroom, 2-bath Jackson home features a private yard and an on-site dock, making it easy to enjoy the area's natural beauty 31 miles from the University of Michigan. Want to venture out? Take the provided chairs to the nearby public beach or visit The Cascades. After, dine al fresco and relax in the living room.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Family Friendly | Direct Lake Access | Furnished Deck | Gas Grill (Propane Provided)

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Twin Daybed | Loft: King Mattress, Queen Mattress | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private yard, seasonal dock (May-October, weather dependent, up to 24' boat, bring your own bumpers & ropes), 4 beach chairs, fire pit (starter wood provided), kayaks, life vests, sandbox
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV, DVD player, board games, ceiling fans, dining table, fireplace (decorative only)
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, drip coffee maker, dishware & flatware, microwave, cooking basics, spices, blender, toaster, ice maker, water filter, trash bags/paper towels, quartz countertops
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & A/C, washer/dryer, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story home, step-free entry, 2 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms on 1st floor, interior stairs to loft
PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR FUN: Gilletts Lake (on-site), Gilletts Lake Park - county park w/ public beach (2 miles), Goose Lake (4 miles), Calderone Golf Club (6 miles), Grass Lake Park (7 miles), Cascade Park (8 miles), Waterloo State Recreation Area (11 miles), Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve (18 miles)
LOCAL EATS: Chilango’s Burrito Bar (5 miles), Bella Notte (5 miles), VERITAS (5 miles), The Dirty Bird (5 miles), Steve’s Ranch (6 miles), Rocky Top Beer BBQ (8 miles)
AREA HIGHLIGHTS: Michigan Whitetail Hall of Fame Museum (5 miles), The Cascades (8 miles), Ella Sharp Park & Museum (9 miles), Waterloo Farm Museum (13 miles), University of Michigan (31 miles)
AIRPORT: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (54 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This single-story home offers step-free entry. While it offers 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the 1st floor, an interior ladder is required to access the loft
- NOTE: This fireplace is not available for guest use
- NOTE: The boat dock is available from May-October, and use of it is dependent upon the weather
- NOTE: This property sleeps 5 guests in 3 beds, with room for 9 total by using the king and queen mattresses
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Gilletts Lake. You'll find features like laundry facilities. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Gilletts Lake and a 4-minute drive from Pine Hollow Golf Club
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 922 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

521200

Lakefront Jackson Retreat w/ Boat Dock & Fire Pit! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Weekend Stay

This property was so cute! The decorating was adorable, and the lake view was so beautiful! It was my sister's bachelorette trip, and she wanted a short, cozy weekend getaway, so this was the perfect spot for it. There were 6 of us in total, and nobody had an issue with sleeping arrangements. The VRBO was super cozy and nice, and the lake view was exactly what we were looking for. When we went into town, everyone was so nice and there were lots of cute shops and small businesses! Also, the host responded promptly to all questions and was very kind and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cutest lake house ever!

Needed a get away from caregiving and this spot was perfect. Home was cozy and comfortable. Loved all the decorating details and wood accents. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sanobeia C. B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lakefront in Jackson

The property was lovely, with a beautiful view of a lake. It has comfortable beds and furniture, enough cookware and utensils, the appliances were all easy to work. Parking is across the street, which was a bit confusing initially, but the property manager was quick to confirm that this was the case. There were nice touches such as board games, cards in a drawer, and blankets/throws. And there are plenty of nearby major stores to get groceries and other things that you may need. My only complaint is that it wasn't prepped to welcome guests. There were some spiders/spider webs (nothing major, but definitely had to get rid of them for my family), no coffee or tea, no towels laid out (we had to search for them and figure out which were decorative), backporch was not swept of spiders/spiderwebs, bird droppings, and leaves. It was amazing on the backporch and we spent a lot of time out there, but we had to brush off debris before we could sit the first day, and purchase candles to keep away the bugs/mosquitos at night. There are logs for the firepit, but no kindling or matches. Nevertheless, I still recommend the property, it met our needs and I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024