Cabin in Traverse City, MI

Traverse City LAKE Front Cottage SUP Boards KAYAKS 15 min - Front St. UPDATED 24

Traverse City LAKE Front Cottage SUP Boards KAYAKS 15 min - Front St. UPDATED 24

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Overview of Traverse City LAKE Front Cottage SUP Boards KAYAKS 15 min - Front St. UPDATED 24

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view

Check out the area

Traverse City, MI
  • Popular LocationBass Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreat Wolf Lodge Water Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationTurtle Creek Stadium13 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)17 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Traverse City LAKE Front Cottage SUP Boards KAYAKS 15 min - Front St. UPDATED 24

We love re-investing into our cottage to make our guest's experience better!!

These are our planned updates for spring of 2024 (photos will be updated after Memorial Day):

- Living Room and Dining room remodel with updated paint colors and furniture.

- We have ordered a private deck dock to be installed. A perfect place to enjoy a coffee and watch the sunrise OR an adult beverage and look at the stars and watch the moon rise - the moon looks different here!

- Potentially paint the exterior of the cottage a different color...not sure if we will have the time for this yet!

This is our family cottage that we completely renovated in 2008 and we updated the bedrooms, roof and windows in 2023. Each year we look at what else we can do to improve our vacation get away! We truly enjoy imagining all of the changes we can make to make this a great place to stay at.

If you are looking for a place close to Traverse City that is on a quiet lake - this is your spot! This cottage is a part of a small 1950's fishing resort that has one year round house and 7 small cabins. Ours is the most southern one and is slightly more private on one side than the other ones. If you have friends or family that you want to stay near - ask us about other cottages that may be available for rent at the same time.

Our kitchen is fully stocked and we leave spices, paper products, coffee, etc. for you to use while there.

This cozy cottage has 3 bedrooms and one bathroom. A nice open floor plan with a kitchen, dining area and living room. We do have a portable stand up AIR CONDITIONER that is in the main area between the living room and dining table.

There is a very large deck that has three seating areas for dining and relaxing. There is also a fire pit area with several Adirondack chairs. There are also two loungers for laying out in the sun and enjoying a good book.

2023 BEDROOM UPDATES

All the bedrooms now have new windows as of 2023.

BEDROOM #1 This room we call the "Beach House" room. It has a full bed with a black out curtain. It has two night stands with lamps that have USB ports.

BEDROOM #2 This room has a twin loft bed with a queen bed underneath. It also has two night stands with mounted lamps with USB ports. Black out curtains are in this room as well.

BEDROOM #3 This bedroom has a queen bed, new shiplap, black out curtains and dressers with lamps with USB ports.

We also have 6 single kayaks, 2 stand up paddle boards and several water floats for you to use free of charge. We love floating in the lake or kayaking around the islands (5) and bays on this 343 acre lake. There is a small sand bar just around the corner by the public access area and adjacent island where we love to spend time hanging out in the water. Just a short kayak ride away.

For those with kids, we also have a kid cabin that they will enjoy. (Adults may also enjoy the top deck of that as well for a beautiful view of the lake while drinking your morning coffee or enjoying an evening cocktail.) Please note that there is no internet and only one room stand up air conditioning. We do have satellite TV. We also provide games and a bin of toys for those with young ones. There are also some sand toys in the shed or storage bench on the deck.

IF RENTING IN THE FALL (or early spring) PLEASE NOTE: The cottage does not have central heat or air. Only one portable heater can be run at one time due to electrical restrictions, but can be moved to different locations in the cottage. If the temperature is cooler it can be mildly cold in the cottage. Nothing dressing warmly or using extra blankets can't cure - but just want you to be aware of this if it is important to you. It is a 3 season cottage and why we stop booking as the temperature in Michigan cools.

There are so many fun things to do in the Traverse City area.

Very near the cottage are several choices:
- Boones Long Lake Inn
- Moomers Ice Cream
- Interlochen

Traverse City is just a short drive away (approximately 15 minutes from Front Street) and offers downtown shopping, several restaurants and waterfront.

There are also many cute towns along the peninsula as well as wineries and casinos. You will not be disappointed in this area!

Property manager

Lisa King
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Beach view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cabin is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 1 min walk
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 9 min drive
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 10 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 13 min drive
  • Front Street - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 9 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 10 min drive
  • Culver's - 10 min drive
  • Buffalo Wild Wings - 8 min drive
  • McDonald's - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traverse City LAKE Front Cottage SUP Boards KAYAKS 15 min - Front St. UPDATED 24 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Traverse City LAKE Front Cottage SUP Boards KAYAKS 15 min - Front St. UPDATED 24?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traverse City LAKE Front Cottage SUP Boards KAYAKS 15 min - Front St. UPDATED 24?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traverse City LAKE Front Cottage SUP Boards KAYAKS 15 min - Front St. UPDATED 24 located?

Situated on the beach, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bass Lake and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from The Crown Golf Club. Grand Traverse Mall and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
This place was amazing!!! My family had so much fun and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelorette Weekend
The most perfect cozy cottage for a wonderful girls weekend! We the best time and we will definitely back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice time at Northern Michigan cottage
The property is very much as advertised... pretty basic small 3 bed rooms with one bath house. Lots of toys for kids and adults, the owners really seemed to make an effort to be communicative and helpful and make the place enjoyable with some nice touches (kids noticed the "fairy houses" in yard for example). It was also nice to be able to access the lake on days we were not out and about.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing piece of heaven
Been coming to Traverse City since I was a kid. Never been to Bass lake. Thank you so much for your warm communication and all the conveniences. We paddle boarded and kayaked for the first time and the lake was just so peaceful! We loved the area and the neighbors we met!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Tracey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
We really enjoyed our stay ! The cottage has everything you need and more. We enjoyed the kayaks and the girls enjoyed taking out the stand up paddle boards. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lisa King

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Kevin has been spending his summers on Bass Lake at his best friend's family cottage since he was young. As a family we have vacationed in the Traverse City many times and have fell in love with the area.

Why they chose this property

We had an opportunity to buy this small resort with a few other partners and we each renovated the cabins that we chose. It has been enjoyable to watch the place transform into our own little paradise. We love how close it is to Traverse City, yet so quiet and peaceful.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage is only 2-1/2 hours from our home, so it makes it easy to make a quick weekend getaway trip. We love all the unique things that Traverse City has to offer.

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English

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