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Cottage 2 by the lake

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Fife Lake, MI
  • Place, Fife Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fife Lake Area Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fife Lake Public Library
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cottage 2 by the lake

The Lake Cabins Resort provides a rustic getaway with modern amenities for your hiking, biking or boating vacation. The resort accommodations include the Lake House and 6 log cabins. along with complimentary use of our kayaks and paddle boards. Our resort has 100 ft of private beachfront along all sport, 617 acre Fife Lake, which is known for its great fishing and water sports. A short drive to Traverse City, Kalkaska and Cadillac put Fife Lake in the center of it all, with the Boardman River to the north and the Manistee River to the south. Whether you are looking for a getaway for 2, or a place to host a large gathering, The Lake Cabins Resort has something to fit your needs.

The resort was built in the early 40’s and has lots of local history with the people and families that have enjoyed the resort in years past. We have restored the full log cabins with new kitchens and many upgrades that make for a great vacation spot. Fife Lake was voted best inland lake in northern Michigan in 2014.

Our pristine beach is a great place to relax and soak up some sun. You can feel comfortable with the kids swimming off our beach as the water is shallow to the end of our dock. Boat rentals are available should you wish to tour the lake and find the eagles nests or loon’s nests. Beach area is closed the last weekend in September. Docks are removed for the winter.


Cabin 2 has 2 bedrooms and 1 futon that make out to a double beds. Sleeps 5 comfortably, 6 if the children are small. Approximately 350 square feet.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Contact owners for information.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Note from host: Contact owners for information.
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

About the area

Fife Lake

Located in Fife Lake, this cabin is on the beach. While the natural beauty of South Boardman Preserve and South Branch Nature Preserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Emerald Vale Golf Course.
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Fife Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Fife Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fife Lake Area Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fife Lake Public Library - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fife Lake Area Historical Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Holbrook Lake - 3 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankee Boy - ‬9 min drive
  • Upper Bar and Grill
  • ‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Loon's Nest - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Lone Pine Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage 2 by the lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage 2 by the lake ?

As of 7 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage 2 by the lake on 25 May 2026 start from NZ$264, 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 Cottage 2 by the lake ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage 2 by the lake ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage 2 by the lake ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage 2 by the lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fife Lake cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Fife Lake and Fife Lake Area Park. Lakeside Park and Fife Lake Area Historical Museum are also within 1 mile (2 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. 54 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing place with a beautiful overlook of the lake and great friendly host
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin! Perfect for what we needed it for!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best stay! The cottage was clean, cozy and well stocked with all of the essentials. We very much enjoyed our trip. We hope to come back some day and definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaryn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place! Second year of staying here and the owners are so great! Very clean and nice for families. The water is far enough away so you are not super paranoid all the time if you are traveling with little kids :) Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Extended weekend by the lake

Great stay! We enjoyed how the property was so quiet and well kept up. The hosts were great to have right there on property as well. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittney D.

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

Wonderful stay!

Becky was wonderful and the cabin was clean and cozy! Already planning to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just barely ready for summer guests, these hosts and the property were excellent. Lovely view of the lake, clean and well appointed cabins; even an upgrade! Nice lake for fishing and kept our boat at their dock.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great cabin! Nice and clean. Owners were so friendly and helpful. Slightly smaller than cabin resort 1 but worked perfect for our family needs. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Great vacation spot!

We had a great time staying on this property! The hosts were great and it was clean. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of utensils and cookware. We would definitely visit here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

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

Awesome place. Beautiful setting on Fife Lake. Jeff the host is a true gentleman.

Wonderful experience for my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2020
Happy to hear you had a great time. Hope to see you in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cabin by the lake.

Very nice, the host was very nice, the lake was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

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

Great Rental

These are very nice, upnorth cabins, very close to Fife Lake. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. This is a winner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Would recommend

Was a good spot that’s around a lot of stuff to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My husband and I enjoyed our cabin so much!! The cabin was super clean and adorable and right on the lake! Everyone was very friendly and nice and we plan on coming back soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B.

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

Enjoyed my stay very much.

Cared for
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

Great spot for families

We took a short trip with our family of 5. Hoping to return with extended family after seeing the setup and common areas. Appreciated the kayaks and paddleboards.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisol M.

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

Annual camping trip

Incredible host incredible area and very very clean accommodations. Jeff the host was so helpful and so accommodating .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jami K.

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

Up North

Very clean cabins on beautiful Fife Lake. The owners were very helpful and enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2020
We enjoyed having your family. Hope to see your group again. Jeff and Beckey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

Perfect!

We were greeted by the very friendly owner almost as soon as we arrived! It was a very cozy and quiet area in an adorable town. We received a complimentary upgrade to a larger cabin with a view of beautiful Fife Lake!We got take out dinners from one of the local restaurants and it was excellent!!!! Overall wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Fife lake cabin #2

Very comfortable , many things to do if you choice, swimming, kayaking, bodyboarding, a boat to rent, short distance is town. Everyone around Fife Lake was so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina H.

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

Fife Lake

Cabin was very clean and newly renovated! Awesome to have access to all of the water activities (kayaking etc.)!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
We are glad you had a great time at the resort. You were great guest and we hope to see you back.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kammi B.

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

Pleasant

The owners were very friendly and helpful, cabin was spacious and had everything you needed. We met some awsome people while we were there....
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

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

Summer trip

Cozy little cabin and workes perfect for us. Unfortunately we weren't able to use kayaks and beach due to the weather but maybe next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne F.

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

Mckinney

We enjoyed ourselves We enjoyed ourselves you'll come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I thought the owners were very nice and eager to answer questions. Loved the place and will be coming back. The lady I first met when I got there (cleaning staff) was very nice too. Loved it all, only negative was very dirty behind the stove. Hope to see you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeff and Beckey Billlings

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My wife and I are semi-retired. We enjoy meeting people and our goal is to make sure everyone has a great vacation. We are not a resort that tries to nickel and dime you. We have complimentary kayak and paddle board for our guest to use. We also offer boat rentals that are priced under market pricing. We would love to meet you and have you stay at the resort.
Jeff and Beckey

Why they chose this property

My wife and I choose this property due to the beach and waterfront access. The cabins are great and the water is clean. Fife Lake was awarded the cleanest lake in Michigan. Great fishing also.

What makes this property unique

We are a short drive from the Sand Dunes, Traverse City and other popular locations. This is a peaceful resort to relax after a day of visiting many of Michigan's popular locations.

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