13 Mi to Traverse City: Quiet Lakefront Cottage

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Traverse City Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | 2,008 Sq Ft | 1 Step for Access

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11186.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI

Forest Lakes

1 min walk

Spider Lake

11 min drive

Mt. Holiday Ski Area

19 min drive

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)

20 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Close to Hiking Trails | Foosball Table | 5 Kayaks Provided

Discover a secluded lakeside paradise at this 4-bed, 2-bath vacation rental. This Traverse City cottage is the perfect place to unwind in nature while still having easy access to the area's top attractions. Take the provided kayaks out for a peaceful paddle along the calm waters of Island Lake, or embark on a scenic hike. At day's end, roast marshmallows over the waterfront fire pit as you plan tomorrow's adventure!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 twin bunk bed
- Bedroom 4: 1 bunk bed (twin/queen)
- Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Back patio w/ picnic table
- Lawn chairs, gas grill
- Private dock, life jackets provided
- 5 kayaks provided
- On-site lake access

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave
- Drip coffee maker, water filter, kettle, toaster, ice maker
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware, paper towels/trash bags

INDOOR LIVING
- 2 Smart TVs, DVD player
- Gas-burning stove, dining table, breakfast bar
- Game room w/ foosball table, books, board games
- Dedicated office space
- Mudroom, children's play area

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central air conditioning & heating
- Washer & dryer, laundry detergent
- Linens & towels
- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers
- Keyless entry

FAQ
- 2 exterior security cameras (facing out)
- Limited cell service
- Quiet hours (10:00 PM-7:00 AM)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 1 step required to access, single-story home

PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)
- Garage unavailable for guest use

-- THE LOCATION --

- Serene forested location along Island Lake
- Close to wineries, breweries, & restaurants
- 8 miles to Pirate's Cove Adventure Park
- 9 miles to Grand Traverse Bay
- 13 miles to Traverse City: live entertainment, bars, shops
- 9 miles to Cherry Capital Airport

-- 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
- Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story property requires 1 exterior step to access
- The property does have cell phone service, but it may be spotty since the property is located in a rural area. Please check with your provider to confirm your service quality
- No outside boats are allowed on the lake. The only boats allowed are the provided kayaks
- No wake allowed on the lake
- Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is located at the front of the house facing the garage and front door and camera 2 is on the back of the house facing towards the water. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and audio when activated by motion

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cabin is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Centre Ice Arena, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.

Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Spider Lake - 11 min drive
Traverse City Beach - 13 min drive
Centre Ice Arena - 15 min drive
Traverse City State Park - 18 min drive
Front Street - 22 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive
‪Peegeo's - ‬13 min drive
‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬17 min drive
‪Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - ‬19 min drive
‪Stone Hound Brewing - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 13 Mi to Traverse City: Quiet Lakefront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 13 Mi to Traverse City: Quiet Lakefront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 13 Mi to Traverse City: Quiet Lakefront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 13 Mi to Traverse City: Quiet Lakefront Cottage located?

This family-friendly Traverse City cabin is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Forest Lakes and Rennie Lake. Spider Lake and Tibbets Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

29 August 2024

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

Family Getaway

Property was lovely. A great retreat in nature but still close to all of Traverse City fun and surrounding communities. Only request would be to possibly replace the mattresses in the master bedroom. It sagged.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

14 July 2024

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

4th of July getaway.

Very nice private lake house that was perfect for our family and our 4th of July getaway. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara A.

9 July 2024

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

Great lakefront property

We loved being able to use the kayaks, play on the beach, and sit by the fire pit. A great lakefront property for a family.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

23 June 2024

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

Cousin vacation

This home was perfect for my children and my two sisters/spouses. The neighbors were kind the water/beach area was perfect for the little ones. We also meet up with family who lived only 25 mins away and got to spend the best vacation spots together! We are hoping to make this a yearly thing “cousin vacation” as my kids call it! ♥️

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Talia C.

3 June 2024

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

Perfect cabin on the lake!

This was the perfect base to enjoy Traverse City - the cabin had everything we needed to relax right on the water, but also great proximity to other places to step out an adventure. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeana B.

9 September 2023

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

Lovely Lake

Quiet, serene, private lake with the clearest water. Located far from worries but close enough to see everything on our must-see list.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yara A.

21 August 2023

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

Very clean and beautiful

The house was very very clean and everything was in there so we as a big family didn't need to bring Any thing other than our food

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

7 August 2023

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

Great lake to stay on

Loved how clean and laid back the lake was. The house was pretty clean, but a little weathered looking. Great communication with the building manager. You may want to bring extra toilet paper, as they didn't have much extra there.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W., Canton

21 July 2023

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

Lovely cabin with Great Lake access!

This cabin was perfect for our annual lake getaway. The lake access was perfect and the kids enjoyed fishing, swimming, and kayaking. The cabin had everything we needed. Evolve was very easy to work with and John the neighbor checked in on us and gave us lots of great information. 5 stars!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee K., Michigan, United States

24 January 2023

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

Comfy, clean and cozy!!

This home was very clean and comfy. The kitchen was well stocked and both TVs had Roku so we were able to log in and watch TV. The beds were really comfortable. Lots of light from the windows. Comfy couches. A couple of notes that I sent to the property owner so they may be addressed - we did not find a hair dryer (a necessity for my family in Michigan winter) and there were not enough bedroom outlets. A few other things for future visitor knowledge - there are no bathroom toiletries, so bring your own bar soap, shampoo, etc. There was about 1 roll of toilet paper in each bathroom so, with 7 people, we had to go buy more toilet paper the first night. There was only one comforter and no blankets on each bed, but after some digging we did find extra blankets in one of the closets so were able to warm up all of the beds.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla G.

27 September 2022

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

Very nice place

Very nice and just as expected! Great space and lots of room. It rained the whole time and we were stuck inside, they had games for us to keep us busy. Big kitchen, great place

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Mary

8 August 2022

Peaceful Lake

The cottage and lake were perfect. A great place for kayaking, fishing, swimming and evening campfires. It was close to Traverse City for entertainment yet a quiet retreat. The cottage was comfortable and the kitchen well appointed. Everything was clean and the washer and dryer for towels was a bonus. We would definitely recommend this property.

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10/10 Excellent

Jennie F.

3 June 2022

Perfect!

This property was the perfect home base for us to investigate wine country and nearby lighthouses. Very clean, comfortable, well-appointed, and quiet. Thank you so much, Tom, for your gracious hospitality.

10/10 Excellent

Dana

24 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This property is very comfortable and pleasant. Very clean. Love it was clean and slept like a baby. It is not a tajmahol but it is cleaner than some I have seen. Worth the money!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris C., Traverse City, USA

23 September 2021

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

Cute place, quiet and peaceful

Everything went well. (Neighbor guy stopped in to say hi 5 min after we arrived to share his live autobiography -- it wasn't all bad, nice dude and all.... but I didn't really want to visit with a stranger for 60 minutes burning up my afternoon by the lake on day .01, but oh well I guess). Fishing was pretty good. Caught a 13" & a 14" perch, several smallies and a couple large mouth. Had a couple rainy days and when the wind blew at night, the house came alive with howling noises. Made the sleep a little rough, but it worked out. Batteries were dead in the TV remote (seems to be a thing with my VRBO stays lately, ... weird). Ü Nice old cabin though, and a "history of the lake" lecture to boot. If you get the chance to stay here... Do it.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey d., Fort Wayne

6 August 2021

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

Quite place

We rented this house for a long weekend and it was amazing! Great house, nice property! The small lake is amazing it’s a good kayak around the lake. Beautiful scenery. Would definitely go back again

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

17 July 2021

Awesome stay!

My family of 6 had a wonderful stay. The cabin had everything that we needed. The kitchen was well equipped with updated appliances and plenty of space. I had read previous reviews that there was no central air, but there definitely is central air now! The lake was great. The older kids loved the kayaks and running and jumping off the dock. My toddler loved splashing around on the beach and shallow water. We were able to have a fire every night and roast marshmallows. John the neighbor made sure we were all set with firewood and kindling. There was also a grill that was easy to use. This was the perfect relaxing spot for our family. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Hugo R.

31 May 2021

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

Nice place

Very nice

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Penny P., Hamilton

8 November 2020

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful View, TERRIBLE PROPERTY

This property has many issues starting with multiple uneven floors and levels. The wood stove does not work as advertised, the hall bathroom sink and toilet are not secured in place. The slate tile build up around the tub makes it dangerous getting in/out of the tub. The master bedroom has no closet. The towels left for us were thread bear and had holes in them. The dishwasher is not secured in place and will literally fall forward when both drawers are pulled out to load dishes. There are multiple electrical issues including flickering lights and exposed wiring. We experienced a good amount of rain during our stay and noticed significant issues with the gutter drainage. We contacted the owner/guest contact by phone and email with no response throughout our stay. THIS PROPERTY IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY WE PAID AND IT IS EVIDENT THAT THE OWNER TAKES NO MEASURES TO IMPROVE THE PROPERTY OR RESPOND TO RENTERS. We have requested a refund due to false advertising and lack of response to mutiple issues.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shana B.

5 September 2020

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

Family vacation

Very, very pleased with our stay at this Island Lake property. Just right for our pandemic family vacation. the kitchen is spacious, the grill and all appliances, including the washer and dryer, worked perfectly. The beds are comfortable, the sheets and towels were nice and clean. The lake is beautiful and we really enjoyed taking the kayaks out during the day and using the fireplace at night. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Terri

2 September 2020

Beautiful spot

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin. The location is terrific — the lake is quiet and secluded. We loved having the direct access to the water. The house is convenient to Traverse City, several bike trails and Sleeping Bear Dunes. The only down side is something others have commented on — the tub in the second bath pretty much doesn’t drain. John next door (who is great) even came by with Liquid Plumber, to no avail. We wondered if it might not even be hooked up to the septic system. We had four adults in the house, so doubling up with the other shower wasn’t bad. With more people than four in the house I can imagine the inability to use that shower would be a real problem.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

29 August 2020

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

Great house

We loved this house. We had little kids and it could not have been better. The lake was perfect, the kids spent all day in it because it was so shallow close to the house. So quiet too. We will definitely return. Perfect getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Tami S.

11 August 2020

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

Beautiful clear lake and nice home

We had a great time! The house is older but mostly updated. The sandy lake is the best part. We swam every day and took kayaks out on the quiet, warm lake. The kitchen is well stocked. The one shower does drain very slow but I spoke with Tom who explained it’s just sand backup from the way the house was built - it’s not a clogged drain. Bedding and towels are clean but old. No screen doors on the door wall. It was 85-90 degrees when we were there so that would have been nice to open the door wall while we were playing games at night, but for the most part, the house never really got too hot.. The Wifi was pretty slow, but who needs WiFi with this beautiful view and lake! And yes, the neighbor brought us firewood! We had a blast! Or 20 minutes to downtown TC.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Angela G.

25 September 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ladies Weekend, not 100%

We arrived for girls weekend and had a great time! It took about 25 minutes to get to down town Traverse City and the cottage description was accurate. I had one question and recieved a response right away. This cottage is purely a 'rental property' it seemed. The drain in one of the showers backed up with peeling paint, there were sheets over some of the windows, some very old bunk bed mattresses, and the other shower leaked onto the floor when in use. Very large spider webs in multiple rooms of this cottage. Although the cottage was surface cleaned with clean linens and floors and counters, it was lacking in 'up-keep'. If you aren't picky and are looking for a relaxing get away this place might be for you!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019