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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12218.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
3 Single Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
JUNE28-JULY2 JUST OPENED; 100ftbeach frontage; 2free kayaks&paddle boat-sleeps12
Located in Traverse City, Michigan, this recently renovated 4 bedroom including a large loft bedroom cottage sits 45 feet from the water on a private 1 acre lot with 100-ft of sandy beach frontage on beautiful High Lake. High Lake is a peaceful 50 acre lake with very low water traffic but much natural beauty including the wild life and water fowl. New floors, high speed internet and WiFi throughout cottage along with remodeled small bathroom, updated bedrooms and new family room/den furnishings are a few of the improvements made to this cottage in spring of 2021. Property has its own private easy access boat launch. So feel free to bring your boat as there is also a dock available. Located only 4 miles from the Cherry Capital Airport and just 7-9 miles from the beautiful East & West Grand Traverse Bays, High Lake is wonderful for any water/ice sport during the summer or winter.
This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom beach cottage can easily accommodate 3 families sleeping up to 13 people. There’s a loft upstairs which has 3 twin bunk beds and 3 bedrooms on the main level all of which have queen beds. Sheet sets, pillows and duvets are provided for your use. There are 2 bathrooms each with a shower. Towels (hand and bath) and wash cloths are available for your use along with beach towels. The kitchen is fully equipped. There are five televisions throughout the house, including a 55-inch smart TV and a 43-inch TV. Soaps are provided for your use and there is a washer and dryer on the main level. There is a large 2 level deck that has built in benches, a fire pit table with chairs and other deck furniture for your comfort as well as a gas grill. Great swimming in the summer with a dock, swim raft, two kayaks and a paddle boat free for your use. A pontoon can be rented. There is a great park (Grace MacDonald Park) that has tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, children’s playground, softball field and picnic area a mile away. A list of other activities and interesting places to visit while you are here along with the addresses and phone numbers for them will be available at the cottage.
Please…
No pets
No Smoking
No bachelor/bachelorette parties or large group events
Highlighting major summer events in Traverse City…
*The National Cherry Festival:
Held every July! The festival starts in the first week of July every year and runs for a week. The Blue Angels are scheduled to be here every other year during the Cherry Festival. Traverse City has boasted being titled the Cherry Capital of the World and this festival is known worldwide. This one week event boasts many wonderful activities for young and old, large carnival, parades, and fireworks on July 4th and on the last day of the festival.
*Pit Spitters, a Class A minor league baseball team, which plays its home games in Traverse City from mid-May thru August at Wuerful Park.
Traverse City and the Grand Traverse area are widely known for winter activities and great trails for cross country skiing (Vasa trl.) snowmobiling and snowshoeing.
We hope that once you have vacationed here, at “The Family Fun Retreat”, we will have you stay here again in the near future!
This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom beach cottage can easily accommodate 3 families sleeping up to 13 people. There’s a loft upstairs which has 3 twin bunk beds and 3 bedrooms on the main level all of which have queen beds. Sheet sets, pillows and duvets are provided for your use. There are 2 bathrooms each with a shower. Towels (hand and bath) and wash cloths are available for your use along with beach towels. The kitchen is fully equipped. There are five televisions throughout the house, including a 55-inch smart TV and a 43-inch TV. Soaps are provided for your use and there is a washer and dryer on the main level. There is a large 2 level deck that has built in benches, a fire pit table with chairs and other deck furniture for your comfort as well as a gas grill. Great swimming in the summer with a dock, swim raft, two kayaks and a paddle boat free for your use. A pontoon can be rented. There is a great park (Grace MacDonald Park) that has tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, children’s playground, softball field and picnic area a mile away. A list of other activities and interesting places to visit while you are here along with the addresses and phone numbers for them will be available at the cottage.
Please…
No pets
No Smoking
No bachelor/bachelorette parties or large group events
Highlighting major summer events in Traverse City…
*The National Cherry Festival:
Held every July! The festival starts in the first week of July every year and runs for a week. The Blue Angels are scheduled to be here every other year during the Cherry Festival. Traverse City has boasted being titled the Cherry Capital of the World and this festival is known worldwide. This one week event boasts many wonderful activities for young and old, large carnival, parades, and fireworks on July 4th and on the last day of the festival.
*Pit Spitters, a Class A minor league baseball team, which plays its home games in Traverse City from mid-May thru August at Wuerful Park.
Traverse City and the Grand Traverse area are widely known for winter activities and great trails for cross country skiing (Vasa trl.) snowmobiling and snowshoeing.
We hope that once you have vacationed here, at “The Family Fun Retreat”, we will have you stay here again in the near future!
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About the area
Traverse City
Located in Traverse City, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Centre Ice Arena and Grand Traverse Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Traverse City State Park. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Music House Museum 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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What's nearby
- Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- High Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
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- Arbutus Lake - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
- Spider Lake - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
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- Seven Brew - 14 min drive
- Asian Buffet - 14 min drive
- Burger King - 11 min drive
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18 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Rick S.
5 September 2025
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Rick S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Marjorie M.
2 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
Marjorie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Amanda P.
4 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation spot
Amanda P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Lisa W.
12 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place for a large group
Lisa W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Barb S.
2 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacay
Barb S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent
robin m.
12 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice vacation spot
robin m.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn (Kitt) P.
3 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location!
Kathryn (Kitt) P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mary S.
22 May 2017
Great!
Mary S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anita S.
10 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Cottage
Anita S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah L.
19 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Stay!
Sarah L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Rachelle V.
20 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and Swimming
Rachelle V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
kelsy h.
30 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
kelsy h.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Kennard F.
11 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice stay
Kennard F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent
kara j.
21 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Lakehouse trip
kara j.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Katherine L.
7 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Katherine L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Laurie P.
28 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Laurie P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Jillian H.
19 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked great for us
Jillian H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Jill H.
29 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
Jill H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Jeanne C.
9 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time on the Lake
Jeanne C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Jeannine T.
21 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High Lake
Jeannine T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Colleen W.
2 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like On Golden Pond
Colleen W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good
Samantha F.
9 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get away
Samantha F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Walter H.
3 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Labor Day Weekend
Walter H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Kathryn B.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Kathryn B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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Hosted by Jim Spadafore
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