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Historic Victorian Cottage with Panoramic Lake Missaukee Views

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Covered front porch
Yard
Beautiful sunset view over the lake from the deck
Foyer
Foyer

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Lake City, MI
  • Place, Lake Missaukee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Miltner Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Maple Grove Park
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Primary Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1- main level

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2- on 2nd level

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Historic Victorian Cottage with Panoramic Lake Missaukee Views

Vintage 1800's Victorian overlooking Lake Missaukee. Just steps from beach, Miltner Park/boat launch and downtown Lake City. Four bedrooms/2 full baths, dining room, lakeside deck and covered front porch. Bedroom configuration includes: one shared bedroom with 2 full beds, one queen room, one full bedroom and one king bedroom with adjoining sitting room. All linens and towels included. Wi-fi internet for guest usage & Smart TV with the typical apps. Spacious yard and driveway for boats, vehicles, etc. Miltner Public beach is right across the street including the public boat launch and is perfect for all summer activities. Home is located next to city tennis and basketball courts, skateboarding park, the library and is a short walk to restaurants and downtown Lake City. NO pets allowed on this property and NO smoking. Please note there is no central air. As our children have grown, we have less and less 'kid things' onsite to entertain children. This property is designed and focused as an adult retreat.

Winter skiing- Crystal Mountain & Caberfae are less than an hour away. Boyne Mountain is a quick hour drive north on M-66/131.

Traverse City is less than a hour drive offering fine dining, vineyards & craft breweries. Cadillac is only a 15 minute drive and offers many shops, restaurants, Clam Lake Beer Company brewery, assortments of brew pubs & restaurants and movie theater.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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
Bed linens & towels provided.
No smoking inside or pets allowed.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lake City

Located in Lake City, this holiday home is in the city centre. Missaukee Golf Club and McGuire's Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Miltner Park and Lake Missaukee. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Lake City, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Missaukee - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Miltner Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Maple Grove Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fife Lake - 33 min drive - 51.9 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 41 min drive - 69.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lake City Tap House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Countryside Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Cup - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bowright Whiskey Company - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Victorian Cottage with Panoramic Lake Missaukee Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Victorian Cottage with Panoramic Lake Missaukee Views?

As of 25 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Victorian Cottage with Panoramic Lake Missaukee Views on 10 July 2026 start from NZ$466, 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 Historic Victorian Cottage with Panoramic Lake Missaukee Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Victorian Cottage with Panoramic Lake Missaukee Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Victorian Cottage with Panoramic Lake Missaukee Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Victorian Cottage with Panoramic Lake Missaukee Views located?

Located in the heart of Lake City, this holiday home is steps away from Miltner Park and Lake Missaukee. Maple Grove Park is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Great place to stay. Highly recommend.

Our extended family loved the house. Great location - town is within walking distance plus we were close to Cadillac for our pontooning outing. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve l.

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

Family Vacation

A wonderful place to stay. A great location in Lake City close to the beach, tennis (pickleball) courts, downtown and Tastee Treat! A historic house with lots of room and well furnished. An enjoyable stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Thank you Steve for staying with us, happy to hear the location & amenities were enjoyed by all. Hope to see you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Amazing property

The location was wonderful! Every morning and every evening you get to sit on the back porch and watch the sun raise on set on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheryl f.

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

Family Fun

House was equipped with all the essentials needed, perfect location & spacious house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Glad it was a great trip Sheryl for your family, hope you visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Great!

We loved it. It was roomy, homey and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Glad you enjoyed Nancy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G.

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

Location!

We stayed here with our wedding party . There was plenty of room for all of us. Being downtown and across from Lake Missaukee was perfect. We could come and go with ease and walk to all of the stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Congratulations Elaine! It was perfect weather for a wedding that weekend. Thanks for staying with us & happy to hear the house was an ideal location for your festivities.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

p t.

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

Loved this house. It was so close to everything. The house was great for our family.

This was the cleanest house I have rented. Kudos to cleaning people. The house was in the center of the activities and the fireworks and parade were awesome. We were so close to the action. The owner was very attentive to answering questions. Hope to rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
We're happy to hear you had a wonderful vacation! Hope to see you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Great house with great location

The house was lovely and perfect size for our large group. The street to cross to get to the beach was incredibly busy with no crosswalk. The beach was nice and a great spot for all ages. Lake City is a cute little town. There was no grill for the property as had been previously listed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Thanks Jennifer- the community is growing, hence the traffic as of late. Sorry you missed the grill, it's in the garage. There was a book on the kitchen counter with those types of details listed. Glad you enjoyed your stay overall!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

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

The Castle House

We loved staying here. I loved learning some of the history behind the house. My four year old has endearingly nicknamed it the Castle House. We were a big family and learned that another big family was raised in that house too. The hot water for showers and dishes never ran out. It was a blessing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Thank you Nicole, happy to hear it was the perfect stay for your family. You're welcome at the Castle House anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

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

Adorable and cozy

The house is old, but well maintained and updated. The kitchen was very well stocked. The beds were comfortable. No AC, but the window fans provided and ceiling fans did a great job of keeping the house cool. Located right at the edge of town, we walked to restaurants and shops. The lake is directly across the street so we were able to walk there also. Erica was nice enough to allow us an early check in too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

William M.

Tastefully decorated, spacious and vintage property

Erica's home is vintage Victorian, quite tastefully decorated and updated and clean. With 4 bedrooms, and 2 full remodeled baths, it is spacious enough for several couples, or large families. Kitchen is fully and nicely stocked, and traditional dining room great for 10 around the table. Fully enclosed, gated back deck allows kids to have enclosed space, and adults to view sunsets over the lake. Great selection of beach toys, beach chairs and a wagon in the garage. Higgins Lake -- Caribbean-like swimming lake -- is 20 minutes away for excellent boating or pontooning; Traverse City about an hour drive. Fire pit in side yard, and movable deck chairs for using it. Ardis Library -- almost next door and named for the original owners of the home -- provides PCs, tapes, books, and something for adults and youngsters to do on a rainy day. The ladies there know the Ardis family. The only downside is that road behind the property -- running through Lake City -- is busier than we imagined. (Property is in town.) Front porch a quieter alternative to the back deck at times. Large driveway accommodates 4 cars easily. Nearby state park beach on the lake (5 minutes) provides a more secluded alternative to crossing the road to the public beach. We had four couples and two young grandchildren, and the home was very adequate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Thank you! Please come back & visit again- we're always working to improve!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri L.

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

Perfect setting

This cozy family home created the perfect place for us to gather with our kids and grandkids. We had just the right amount of room, the amenities were great for us, we could walk to the beach and the town. We could walk or bike to supper, ice cream (they really are the biggest cones) and groceries. The home was well supplied with the essentials plus good books and other thoughtful items. The personal family pictures and history of the home and original family were nice touches. Thanks for our memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Tasty Treat never disappoints! Thanks Terri for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

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

Great Home for Families - Awesome Location

This is our second year at this location and really enjoy its easy access to downtown and the public beach. We are able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. We have family close by and it allows us our own space. We stay with 8 total, 4 adults and 4 kids, and it is just enough space. The below are not reasons we would not stay again but would make the stay more enjoyable overall. Thank you again for another amazing 4th! Some things this stay that we wish the owner would address for future stays. One, the screen back door doesn't lock as it appears bent so with young kids it was a little concerning. We wish the back window would be fixed so it would allow air flow. A window fan for each room would be amazing as we had to bring our own up, and even ceiling fans in each bedroom. For our 9 day stay we barely had enough towels for each of us staying with having to use the same ones the entire time. They also had stains on them which I know our clean but just would feel better without stains. Also, having the fridge and pantry empty of prior food so we could fit in our own groceries would be nice.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Ice Fishing Get Away

Great location for ice fishing, house was big enough to accommodate 4 adults & 4 kids. Nice kitchen with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MURPHY M.

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

Ice Fishing Trip

We loved the house and the location was perfect. Could not ask for a better vacation rental. The owner was extremely nice and responsive. We would like to book this again for next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
We look forward to seeing you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod M.

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

Perfect for our fishing weekend at the lake!

We were a group of older guys on an annual weekend fishing trip. The house was absolutely perfect. Right across the highway from the lake and close to town. Everything we needed for cooking meals was available in the kitchen and there were plenty of sleeping space for the entire group. If you don't mind traffic noise it would be a beautiful spot for a summer getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

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

Amazing weekend

This was an adorable house! We had such an amazing girls weekend! The house was clean and well equipped with everything we needed. Close to everything on Main Street and just across the street from the beach. The noise from the traffic was a little irritating, but the amazing house made up for that. Erica was extremely helpful when we couldn’t get the tv to work and walked us through an entire reset over the phone. It was a great weekend and a beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Thank you Shannon, I'm with you on the traffic! Glad it was a fun weekend overall though.
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy G.

Wonderful house for family gatherings

The house is spacious and well-appointed! Wonderful deck overlooking the lake, with gorgeous sunsets. The only drawback is the very busy road separating the house and beach. Made it hard to hold conversations on the deck at times. Other than that, we loved the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt S.

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful, charming Victorian home. Close to lake front, beach, town. Enjoyed tennis and basketball courts. Only negative was the road right in front of property. We were unable to even sit on the lake side porch the traffic was so busy and LOUD.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristina L.

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

Annual family vacation

Overall we had a wonderful time. The house history was interesting for us. Very pretty home
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed our stay. Our family was in town for a wedding. Very familiar with Lake City as our family owns a second home a few miles outside of town. Very nice home with a lot of history. Would love to stay there again some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Thank you Pam, hope to see you again for another visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin P.

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

Vacation 2020

We had a wonderful time. The property manager was easy to contact and very nice. The house was clean and any existing issues were communicated in advance. I would absolutely recommend this property to families looking to relax and enjoy the beauty of northern Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Thank you, and thanks for staying with us! Hope to have you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelina R.

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

Great property, location.

I came with my nieces and nephews and we enjoyed our stay tremendously. The house was beautiful and updated. We had a small power issue that was quickly resolved by the property owners. They were so amazing and were quick to solve the issue! My older nieces claimed the house is haunted as we had a few instances of items falling in the kitchen on our last evening lol. Great location to the beach and downtown area, also the neighbors were the nicest couple! We had a great time for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica R.

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

Excellent Property

Really enjoyed our stay at this location! Lots of space and everything that we could have ever needed was provided! Only minor complaint was how loud and how much traffic noise there was at times but definitely worth the stay and would recommend this to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Meghan W.

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

Busy Road

The house was beautiful and comfortable and we very much enjoyed our stay. We didn't realize there was no A/C but we were fine the first two nights. The third night got a bit uncomfortable, but it was still a good trip. The road between the house and the beach was pretty busy, and cars don't seem to mind the speed limit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

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What makes this property unique

Did we mentioned the beach is a few steps away!

Winter skiing- Crystal mountai & Caberfae are less than a hour away. Boyne Mountain is a quick hour drive north on M-66/131.

Traverse City is less than a hour drive offering fine dining, vineyards & craft breweries.

Cadillac is only a 15 minute drive and offers many shops, assortment of brew pubs/ restaurants and movie theater.

Multiple trail heads surrounding Lake City for side by sides & snowmobiling.

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