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Beautiful Sandy Beach on Long Lake, Traverse City area.

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100' of sandy stone- free beach.
Property grounds
Living room with new 55" Smart tv.
Bunkroom.
Remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Fisher's Run
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Sandy Beach on Long Lake, Traverse City area.

Newly remodeled family owned cottage on beautiful Long Lake
Only twenty minutes from downtown Traverse City and ten minutes from the Interlochen Center for the Arts.
New kitchen, master bath and carpeting. Four bedrooms, two baths, sleeps up to eight.
100' of beautiful sandy beach, perfect for everyone including children. Then 100' of gradual decline towards the dropoff and swim raft. The sandy lake bottom in the swimming area is virtually stone free.
It's one of the nicest beaches/swimming areas on all of Long Lake!
Parking for 4 vehicles maximum.
Deck on beach with a view of entire lake.
Aluminum dock reaches prime fishing at drop-off.
Out door fire pit near beach
Picnic table for outdoor dining
Weber gas grill for barbecuing
Paddle board, paddle boat and 2 kayaks are available for renters.
Cable TV and high speed internet included
Fully equipped kitchen.
Swimming raft just past dropoff..
Please note that our home is available for
bookings only from mid May thru mid September.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Urge conservative use of water
Nouseofindoorfireplaceoroutdoorfireworks
Occasionallyanownerwillphoneyoutoseeifoneofuscancomeouttotakethepontoonboataway.Wedonotwishtointrude.sowilldothisatyourconvenience.

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-009530

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the beach. Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Interlochen Center for the Arts and Burnett Park. Jacob's Corn Maze and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Fisher's Run - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 17 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Front Street - 17 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 24 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Sandy Beach on Long Lake, Traverse City area. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Sandy Beach on Long Lake, Traverse City area.?

As of 19 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Sandy Beach on Long Lake, Traverse City area. on 26 May 2026 start from NZ$1,123, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful Sandy Beach on Long Lake, Traverse City area.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Sandy Beach on Long Lake, Traverse City area.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Sandy Beach on Long Lake, Traverse City area.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Sandy Beach on Long Lake, Traverse City area. located?

This Traverse City cottage is on the beach, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Fisher's Run, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Interlochen Golf Club and Gilbert Park. Whelock Lake and Bellows Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with an amazing beach and swim area. Easy check-in and well appointed kitchen. Great communication from host. Enjoyed staying in this classic up-north lake cottage-home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack R.

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

Clean Home and Great Location

Very happy with the home and location on Long Lake
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Krista

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay at this cottage. The property is nice and kept up well. The location is very convenient with shopping and eating options nearby and close to TC and other great towns. Owner was nice and responsive. One suggestion is to consider a bird deterrent for the dock. We were hoping to drop a line in but it was difficult to navigate due to the mess from the seagulls.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

The Perfect Getaway

This house exceeded all of our expectations. It’s a beautiful home with lots of charm. This house has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The location is the perfect distance for everything you need and want to explore. Our children age 3 and 4 enjoyed the soft sandy bottom shallow water and playing in the house when it rained. We We had a wonderful, perfect family vacation getaway. Very pleased! Highly recommend. We will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary Lou C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Love Michigan 6605

Typical 60’s home, not recently updated. Window A/C x2 did a fair job of cooling the home. Fair on the cleanliness ..Throw rugs old..bathroom rugs not recently washed, grill disgusting, frig dirty. Beds and towels, etc good. Nice deck and dock. Plenty of kitchen dishes, etc. Cookware very old.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

special lakeside retreat

All four of us (2 couples) who stayed here were extremely happy with the home, the lake, the neighborhood, and the general area. I searched hard for just the right place, and this was exactly what we were looking for. The home itself is clean and comfortable. Well-furnished kitchen, good wi-fi, comfortable beds, a/c. Great selection of books and games. The owners were very responsive and kind, e.g., offering to mail us something we’d left behind. The living room faces the lake and is all windows,so there's a beautiful view even before stepping outside. Lake even quieter than I’d hoped. The house is off of an already quiet dead-end road with woods around. During the week we were there, jet skis went by only a few times while we were outside, but otherwise it was quiet fishing boats or pontoon boats. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and the dock. Wonderful water for swimming. The floating dock was fun to swim to. I noticed a past reviewer mentioned the dock wasn’t clean so I do want to mention that the docks were very clean for us. We enjoyed the 2 kayaks and paddleboard (there was also a paddle boat, which we didn’t try out). In addition to just relaxing at the cottage, we enjoyed visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes, swimming at Empire Beach, sailing on west Gr Traverse Bay, and visiting the Mission Pt Lighthouse beach. Many thanks to the Cernys for sharing their family cottage with us.
View of cottage from dock
View of the morning mist from the living room
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ted K.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Some good - some bad

The location of property was good, sandy beach and water was as stated in listing. Swim platform was not useable due to alarge amount of duck droppings on top. Some areas inside house were not clean upon arrival. We were asked to put mole traps outside in the yard, Shower door in 2nd bathroom would not stay closed, Handrail outside of main entrance was loose and inside door handle kept falling off, water conversation was required, Ralph suggested we use the shower outside, coffee pot had liquid and coffee grounds in it, only 3 rooms were remodled and the 2nd bedroom had a mold smell. Blue rule book in livingroom had instructions that conflicted with those posted on the refrigerator about cleaning the house and had a phone contact number for cleaning lady. We did not use her as we paid a cleaning fee thru VRBO. Food was left in the refrigerator. Floor in master bathroom was not clean. Ralph said his son had stayed in the house the week before we arrived. Ralph did not seam happy that we brought my pontoon boat with use. Use of his pontoon boat was not authorized.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine M.

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

Very lovely spot!

We are grateful for the opportunity to relax & recreate.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather S.

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

Summer vacation

Overall not a bad property. The owner was easy to get ahold of. It was not as clean as I hoped but our family is picky as we used to run a cleaning business. We left the kitchen cleaner than when we arrived. It was not a huge deal and I did notify the owner upon check out. We told our teenagers to use the outside shower as they like to take long ones and the owners feel strongly about water conservation. We did do one load of laundry. Someone spilled on their shirt so we considered that to be an emergency but made sure we did a full load to justify doing it, We had plenty of space to spread out and not be on top of each other. We noticed some ants which was not surprising due to the lot being fairly wooded. We let Ralph know upon check out as well. Kitchen was well stocked with condiments and seasonings along with other staples. There were plenty of cleaning supplies on hand to clean up. Overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

jim Z.

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

Enjoyable stay

Our family spent Labor Day weekend at the house. House was comfortable, lake access was great. Ralph, the owner, was kind and easily accessible at all times. Great family history in this property, the love and care for the home really shows. Had a great time fishing, caught many large and small mouth bass.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariell B.

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

Relaxing family getaway

Our kids loved playing at the spectacular sandy beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam L.

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

Amazing property on a beautiful lake.

Our kids loved the swim platform and the sandy bottom of the lake. The cottage is well appointed and has everything that you would need for a comfortable and convenient stay. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Long lake cottage

Long lake is a beautiful place to vacation. The cottage was sizable enough so that three families comfortably stayed there at one time. The fully stocked kitchen was amazing. Pots, pans, dishes, as well as basic cooking supplies were all provided. The only negative we had was the smelly well water and the need for water conservation. We are city folks and are not used to that. We rented a pontoon boat while we were up there, and it was nice to have a dock available to tie the boat up to. We also really appreciated having kayaks and paddle boat available for our use. The owner was very prompt in all communications both before our visit and during our visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Angelina D.

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

Great location and friendly/responsive host

We had a great vacation staying at the cottage on Long Lake. The area is perfect as it is a short drive to many attractions such as Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. The host was very responsive as we had a small issue connecting to the WIFI the 2nd day, and they contacted us and fixed it quickly. Great amenities such as kayaks, paddle boat, toys for kids, lots of towels, clean sheets, washer/dryer, and we loved the ceiling fans in all of the rooms for a breezy sleep when it was warm. The beach could have been cleaned and weeded a bit more (as we had young kids who used the lakefront a ton) and the deck and patio furniture was a bit outdated, but overall it was everything we needed for a quiet week on a lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

Beautiful!

We had a wonderful stay! Lake was absolutely beautiful! Ralph was very responsive. When a Large branch fell from the tree it was promptly removed. His brother owns the house next door and family checked in a couple times to see if we needed anything but was very respectful of our privacy. House was obviously a special place for the family and well taken care of and cozy. Kitchen well stocked. Would definitely stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette M.

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

Perfect for our family

The property sits on a nice lot flat with the shoreline. The lake is crystal clear. We enjoyed having kayaks, paddle boat and paddle board and it was nice for the grandkids to have some beach toys to play with. Kitchen was well equipped even had spices and some condiments in the refridgerator. Owners were very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

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Hosted by Ralph Cerny

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