Perfect Waterfront Home - Skegemog/Torch/Elk

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A clear pond with a dock, a small shed, and a house with a porch and chairs in the background.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs.
A wooden cabin-style kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a dining area.
A living room with a large window, a television, a sofa, and a chair.
A compact kitchenette with a white cabinet, two coffee makers, a small refrigerator, and a wooden table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Skegemog

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Williamsburg, MI
  • Place, Lake Skegemog
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Creek Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Williamsburg

Located in Williamsburg, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Traverse City Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Music House Museum and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Skegemog - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 8 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 13 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 14 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Front Street - 22 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Season's Buffet - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Joe's Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mr. C's. (CLOSED) - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Waterfront Home - Skegemog/Torch/Elk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Perfect Waterfront Home - Skegemog/Torch/Elk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Waterfront Home - Skegemog/Torch/Elk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Waterfront Home - Skegemog/Torch/Elk?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Waterfront Home - Skegemog/Torch/Elk located?

This family-friendly Williamsburg cottage is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Skegemog and within 6 mi (10 km) of Haynes Lake and Elk Lake. Root Lake and Turtle Creek Casino are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay with everything you could need

The house was great! The lake was beautiful with great access to Torch Lake Sandbar and Elk Lake. Enjoyed taking the boat to Riverwalk restaurant for lunch and dinner!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great vacation!

My family always loves a summer get away at Raven’s Nest! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time!

Beautiful area and home. Plenty of room for the 7 of us. First time visiting the area and it was easy to get to Torch River and navigate through to Torch Lake. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Skegemog and Elk

We had a great stay at this cottage on Lake Skegemog. Looking forward to coming again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family of 8 adults

We had so much fun!! The lift for our boat was an extra plus that made my husbands life so much easier! We had everything we needed !! We would stay again for sure !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time!

We've stayed at a number of different places on the area lakes over the years (Torch, Bellaire, Intermediate), but this was one of the best. Not a big or fancy house, but it was totally adequate for our crew and the site on Skegemog was beautiful. Communications with the host were excellent, and the house had pretty much everything we needed for the week. Recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Little Slice of Heaven

Our stay at the Raven's nest was very relaxing. The views of the lake just outside the back door were so beautiful and it brought a sense of peace. The firepit was spacious for our family to gather around. The house was very clean and comfortable and it was equipped with everything that you would need. If there was a question, Amanda responded very quickly and was very pleasant to work with. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

Stayed for a week and didn’t want to leave. Beautiful water. Nice to be able to use all three lakes. Cottage was older but well kept. Owners are working on additions and upgrades every year. I hope the next upgrade are the beds! The kids had a wonderful time playing in the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything We Needed

This place has everything we needed for a great vacation with 3 couples and 3 tweens. The porch, yard, and firepit overlook a private dock on Lake Skegemog. Elk Lake, Torch River, and Torch Lake are simply beautiful. The cottage has all the amenities we needed. The primary bedroom is private and roomy. The other bedrooms are smaller with thin walls. The kitchen is well-stocked, but on the small side. There is no parking on the grass, so we had to maneuver to get vehicles out. The amenities (aka lakes) make up for these minor issues. We would absolutely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Fall family reunion

The cottage is clean, the lawn is nice, and the lake water crystal clear. It was nice that 1 bedroom is at the far end of the cottage which is where we put the couple with the crying newborn. There were a total of 8 adults and 1 infant. The living room was rather tight but it was as advertised. The driveway was incredibly bumpy because of tree roots lifting up the pavement - if you have a low slung car (i.e. Miata or Corvette) it will not get by and you are not allowed to drive on the grass to get around it. The linen and kitchen provisions were sparse.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2021
Hi Glenn - We agree that the living room is a little tight :) but we do not plan on any renovations at the current time. We will be replacing some of the furniture in the spring and will be trying to create more seating in that area. As for the linen provisions, I believe your family would have preferred more blankets, which we can definitely accommodate. Regarding kitchen provisions, we will be adding more kitchen towels and will replace the measuring spoons as you suggested. All indoor & outdoor furniture, appliances, linens, utensils, etc are reviewed after each season to be replaced if needed. Thank you for your feedback and we hope you consider the Ravens' Next for future vacations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome family weekend in a beautiful setting!

My family and I were looking for places to stay near Traverse City for the Bayshore Marathon over Memorial Day weekend and were ecstatic to have found this place! It was even better than we imagined! The house was spotless, comfortable, and spacious for our group. The open concept, the expansive decks with plenty of chairs and the large master bedroom and bathroom were a bonus and we never felt cramped.We spent most of our time relaxing on the deck enjoying the awesome lake views. We also paddleboarded, kayaked and swam in beautiful Lake Skegemog. There was hardly any traffic on the lake, which made for smooth and calm waters for paddleboarding and kayaking. The area near the end of the dock where we swam was a nice sandy bottom and the water level was perfect at waist high. The drive to Traverse city was a quick 20 minutes and the Meijer about 10 minutes away. The sunrises were also breathtaking! Finally, the extra special touch to this awesome rental was dealing with Amanda, who was so accommodating!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another amazing stay at the Ravens Nest

This was our second year staying at the Ravens Nest and it was even better than last year! With the older bedrooms being updated, the kitchen opened up and remodeled, floors replaced, and driveway repaved, it is even better than before! So glad we already have a week booked for 2023 and can’t way until we can book for 2024.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely beautiful home!

We loved the peaceful and relaxing stay at your beautiful home! Lots of amenities and even had a nice steak on the new grill. Thank you Amanda and Bob! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy peaceful cottage

Our stay was everything we expected. Ravens Nest was a cozy cottage. We enjoyed the use of the dock. We used it for the kayaks we brought along. We loved the fire pit. It also had beautiful sunrise views. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. It even had an option of coffee pot or Keruig. I would definitely stay again. Hopefully next time we have a pontoon 🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect lake house vacation spot

What a find! The Raven’s Nest was everything we hoped it would be. Location was superb, both for putting the boat in the water and for proximity to Torch and Elk Lake. The cottage was super clean and is very well equipped. There was nothing we needed that wasn’t available. We made very good use of the fire pit and grill. The outside was close to the water, so it wasn’t terrible taking all our stuff out to the boat every morning. The cottage is really cozy. There is ample room for everything with lots of seating in a cute living room ( with new furniture…not grandma’s cast offs)and a large table, plus island seating. The owners had a lot of games on hand which we had fun playing. I loved that the master suite was on the other side of the house. The owners were very responsive and extremely easy to deal with. We use VRBO several times per year and this was our best experience to date. A true “up north” experience with all the luxuries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good for small children

We had a great vacation with family. Lake Skegemon is very good for young children who want to kayak and play in the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We've stayed at this cabin on Skegemog 2 years in a row now and love it. The location is perfect, with easy access to Elk Lake, Torch River and Torch Lake. Lots of fun things in do in nearby Elk Rapids and Traverse City.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location!

Location was great,had issues with the garbage, when arrived on Saturday both container’s where in the road, pickup not until Tuesday but July 4th holiday pushed it back another day! Another problem was sleeping, made some changes in putting bunk beds in, pictures didn’t show that, some of us older people can’t get up to the top . Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Good property but some management issues

We couldn't get in when we arrived. The instructions we received said entry was keyed to our phone number. That didn't work. The owners did not send their phone numbers in their messages, so I had to call VRBO to explain the problem. That was a hassle because VRBO cut off my call when they tried to put me on hold. Eventually VRBO reached the owners who called my phone and gave me a different code that worked. The second night, a man came after dark and started cutting the grass. It was 8:40 at night and dark out. His equipment was quite loud and it was irritating. My wife was mad. She went out and asked him to come back during daylight hours. He said he would return the next morning, but he didn't. We were left with having to sweep the grass off the deck and also having to sweep the grass up that got tracked into the house. Seriously, I have never seen a lawn service company that works after dark. They need to monitor their service providers better. The cleaners didn't set the security code so we could get in and the lawn service was irritating and clueless.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2021
Hi Roger - I'm sorry about relaying the proper key code. The code is changed with each renter for safety purposes and every once in a while, the cleaning crew mixes up the codes. Unfortunately, I didn't find out until you tried to check in. I had responded to your message through VRBO before you called VRBO but I don't believe you saw it. As for the lawn service, our lawn guy for 7 years abruptly retired due to health conditions the first week of September. We had no warning so we scrambled to find someone to finish the season for us. We will absolutely address the timeliness of the lawn care. We definitely do not want them cutting grass earlier than 8am or after 5pm. I am sorry your stay was not as pleasant as previous renters but we do hope you consider our cottage for future vacations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay on Elk/Skeg/Torch Chain of Lakes

We had such an amazing time at the Ravens Nest that we already scheduled for next year! Amanda and Bob were amazing and responsive hosts. The boat hoist worked amazingly for our 19’ Chaparral and it was great to be able to just lower the boat into the water and go!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation!

My husband and I stayed here with 6 of our friends, while the kitchen was a little tight it had everything we needed with the exception of dishcloths. We ended up having to purchase dishcloths and dish towels from Meijer. I only mention it so future renters can bring extra, also, if you don't want to do laundry bring extra bath towel because they only supply one per guest. The house was very comfortable, we spent most of our time on the water, on the spacious deck or by the fire pit at night. Location is great, very quiet and beautiful views! Boat lift was a real plus, easy access to Elk and Torch lakes! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Perfect location. We appreciated the shallow water which worked great for our young kids and the quietness of the lake, along with the proximity to Torch lake. Definitely recommend renting a boat to explore the clear waters!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Can't say enough about the property, location, and the owners! The place was clean, and just as described. Amanda was great to deal with, and made sure our stay very enjoyable. I would rent this again in a heart beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ravens Nest was perfect for our vacation!

Everything was just as described when we arrived at Raven's Nest! The sunrise view is AMAZING!! The water is shallow and warm and was perfect for wading and floating. The firepit was in the perfect spot to enjoy the sounds of the water and the beautiful night sky with all the twinkling stars. We ended every evening around the firepit and would recommend bringing a stadium blanket or throw as it did cool off in the evenings. The house was very well supplied with everything we needed. We are very used to packing our necessities when we stay at rental properties and we didn't really need to worry about anything at this home. There were plenty of pots, pans and utensils for cooking and storage containers for leftovers too! The table in the eating area was also perfect for card playing and board games. The television in the master suite and the living room gave us access to plenty of options on the rainy days. The location is remote yet very centrally located which was perfect for quiet morning walks but not too far from Meijer and other places to pick up necessities. The location is also very close to Traverse City and many wineries and the lighthouse. We would highly recommend this to anyone wanting a true lake home experience with beautiful clear water in a peaceful, relaxing neighborhood! Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway with family

This house worked well for small children who are learning to kayak and play in and around water. The water is shallow going far out into the lake. My family had a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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