Beautiful Cottage in a Quiet Setting

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A cabin with large windows, a wooden deck, and a lattice fence.
A cabin with a large window, surrounded by trees and a leaf-covered ground.
A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with a forest view, and a ceiling light fixture.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, an oven, and a sink.
A bedroom with two windows, a bed with a floral bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Fife Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Fife Lake, MI
  • Place, Fife Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Fife Lake

Fife Lake is home to this cottage. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Map
Fife Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Fife Lake - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 31 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 38 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Front Street - 39 min drive - 50.4 km
  • Torch Lake - 41 min drive - 57.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Upper Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Loon's Nest - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soup Kitchen #2 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Lone Pine Family Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cottage in a Quiet Setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Cottage in a Quiet Setting?

As of 9 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Cottage in a Quiet Setting on 13 November 2026 start from NZ$2,429, 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 Beautiful Cottage in a Quiet Setting?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cottage in a Quiet Setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cottage in a Quiet Setting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cottage in a Quiet Setting located?

Situated in Fife Lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fife Lake and Florence Island. Spring Lake and Twin Lakes are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was absolutely amazing. It was the perfect Up North getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quiet! Very relaxing week, great fishing!! Even though we brought everything with us, we really only needed to bring clothes and food. We would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. It was such a nice property. The house was very clean and pickerel lake was beautiful. Fishing was great. Very relaxing and fife lake was quite charming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Fishing is a favorite of ours while there too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd stay here and once again we found everything we needed for a fun week. It was hot outside, in the 80s, but we were comfortable with just the windows and fans. Our group enjoyed the boats, hammocks, and cooking over the fire pit.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2025
Thanks for the review. We are so glad you enjoyed your second visit here! You fit in all my favorite things here! ❤️
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hockey Camp Vacation

Comfortable, clean and in a woodsy setting.Kids loved the fishing opportunities.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay!

My family had a fantastic time and are already planning our next trip up! Property owner was easy to communicate with and answered all questions we had. The house was spotless when we arrived.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a hidden gem! It was so relaxing to sit on the dock and enjoy the beautiful scenery. My boys thoroughly enjoyed the kayaks and fishing. The location is great for easy access to all that Northern MI has to offer. We explored Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, and Mackinac Island during our visit. Mary was a wonderful host and easy to communicate with. The cottage was very clean and fully stocked. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Thank you for the review! Looks like you were able to fit a lot of fun in! ❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best week with our big kids at this peaceful spot in Northern Michigan. We enjoyed the lake for fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding (brought our boards). We saw several loons and a bald eagle a few times too. The many access points to get to Fife Lake were great as well. I love when a host thinks of all the little necessities and makes the stay that much better - toilet paper, dish soap, laundry detergent, hammock, even firewood! Such a thoughtful host. We got to the cottage when the Canadian wildfires were causing serious air quality issues, and an AC unit was at the house when we arrived which was so kind and helped so much. We enjoyed Fife Lake Inn, the coffee shop, and the ice cream shop (a few times). The cottage was restful and restorative with plenty to do - or not do. I loved reading in the Adirondack chairs or the rocking bench looking out at the water. We enjoyed getting out and exploring the area- visiting Fishtown, Traverse City for shopping, dining and a movie, we rented a pontoon on Elk Lake and spent the day on Torch Lake and Elk Lake, stopping at the Dam Shop for pizza. We loved our stay and the time as a family was priceless. We are so grateful for this incredible host and for all of the little things that made our stay so special. I would absolutely recommend this cottage to families looking for a quiet spot, centrally located to so many great options in Northern MI!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

We had a nice time. Enjoyed the quiet seclusion of the property. The kayaks and row boat were a hit. Thanks for sharing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Northern Michigan Family Vacation

My family and I had a great time staying at the property. It was our "base" as we explored Northen Michigan. We took day trips and returned to the cottage in the afternoon for a relaxing time by the lake. My teenagers loved being able to kayak every evening. The owner was very responsive to any question we had. We'll be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great please to stay for our family!

We had a wonderful experience and the kids are already asking when we can go back! The house was great, they even brought in an AC as it was supposed to be hot while we were there. There was plenty for everyone to do- my husband fished every day and the lake was full! Even the kids caught fish right from the dock. The shed was stocked with all sorts of helpful things- extra chairs, fishing poles, bikes, etc. I would definitely recommend a stay here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank you for your review! We are so pleased you were able to enjoy all the cottage and lake had to offer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful retreat

What a beautiful setting for a summer vacation! We had a wonderful time on the water and this home served as a great home base as we took day trips to Traverse City, Petosky, and Sleeping Bear Dunes. The owners went the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable throughout our stay. The kitchen had everything we needed. I had to smile when our littlest guy said “we never turned on the tv.” It was definitely a successful trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2022
Thank you for your review! Sounds like a busy and fun week!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with Mary was awesome. Check in was super easy and the house was exactly as described and perfect for 4 of us (2 adults and 2 older teenage kids) Very nice place and lake access was good also. Not too far from Traverse City (45 minute drive) for shopping, etc. We also went to Torch Lake twice. Parked at the sandbar and took our paddleboards out both times. The water there was clear with white sand, it was gorgeous. It was about 45 minutes also but get there early to get a parking spot if you don't have a boat.Overall the place was great and in a good location and would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2025
Thank you for the review and excellent suggestions for a Torch Lake visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Cottage!! Very clean & updated!! All the amenities you could ask for!!

This property is amazing. It's great if you enjoy quiet relaxation and the outdoors. Includes kayaks, a boat, corn hole, fishing poles w/loaded tackle boxes, 2 bicycles and plenty of lawn chairs. There's even a sleeping hammock to string up between the trees. My family enjoyed the fire pit every night with the wood that was provided, cooking hamburgers and hot dogs on the stand up grill over the open fire, not to mention roasting marshmallows. There is also a grill on the deck if you prefer to grill the traditional way. The lake is perfect for kayaking and the row boat. Bass fishing was plentiful (with a 5 lb Bass caught) as well as Bluegill with a Northern Pike here and there. The Cottage itself is very clean, updated yet very rustic with 2 bedrooms downstairs and a loft bedroom upstairs. Great for a family of 4. The well equipped kitchen had everything needed to cook breakfast, lunch or dinner. There are lots of little things that enhanced our stay including books, games, DVDs and even a set of binoculars to enjoy the dark starry sky. If you look to your left off of the dock, you can see the Milky Way along the tree line. There are a few restaurants in town, a market, family dollar and a small grocery store for everything you need. Fife Lake (650 acres) is within walking distance but we chose to stay on Pickerel Lake (45 acres) in which there were very few people. We were the only ones on the lake all week. Fife Lake has a public beach in town and can handle the bigger boats. Traverse City is only about a 30 minute drive and the Sleeping Bear Dunes is about an hour from the cottage. I would strongly recommend this cottage to any family who enjoys the outdoors but wants a nice cottage to stay in. The communication with the owner was excellent though we had no issues to complain about. I've leased through VRBO about 6 or 7 times and this rental is the nicest we've stayed in and that's saying a lot since we have never been disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pretty, peaceful setting...amenities exceeded expectations!

Perfect setting for our family vacation to explore the area with trips to Sleeping Bear, Traverse City, Mackinaw Island and the Dark Sky Park. Found everything we needed at the cabin for a week of fun -- both inside and outside. Wouldn't hesitate to return or recommend it to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect lakeside cottage

We had a wonderful week in this cottage - it was exactly as described and had all the amenities we were hoping for! We spotted lots of wild life around the lake and really enjoyed the quiet setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, private and relaxing!

We had a wonderful experience! Cabin was the perfect size for our group of 6 adults. We enjoyed kayaking, fishing, roasting marshmallows and making pan fried trout over the fire. Host was extremely helpful and prompt to respond to any questions. She had the cabin stocked with spices, coffee, garbage bags etc. and she was very gracious to allow us to use her supplies if needed! I would definitely recommend this place to a friend!! The only down side was the distance to some of the locations we wanted to visit, for example, an hour to sleeping bear dunes. If you are looking for a peaceful getaway, this is your place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fife Lake

Property was very clean and cozy and had everything we needed. We enjoyed our trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The beauty abounds...

Thank you for allowing us to stay at your beautiful place. The scenery was incredible and a short drive from all of the places that we wanted to see. Our evenings were quiet and peaceful viewing the sunset.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2021
Thank you for your review and we're so happy you had a relaxing stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

A very relaxing family vacation week. Secluded house with good lake access.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice quiet lakefront cottage

Everything about the stay was great. Location was secluded but close enough to most areas of interest. Cottage was well equipped for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get-a-way vacation

Enjoyed our stay; great accommodations- the home/shed had everything we could possibly need. Lake was perfect for family kayaking, fishing and beautiful sunsets. Looking forward to coming back
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

First, let me start off by saying that Mary was a wonderful host. She answered my questions promptly and provided many items in the cottage that added a nice touch. The cottage itself was extremely clean. It was also spacious and updated. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed setting as well as the fire pit, kayaks, rowboat and fishing poles that provided so much fun for my preteen and two teenagers. It was an equal distance drive from Charlevoix beach and Sleeping Bear Dunes (highly recommend) so we we’re able to visit both. My kids said the cottage was one of the favorite parts of our vacation. I would definitely stay here again if we come back to the area.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2020
Thank you for your review! We would love to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Close to everything. Lake was secluded. Property was super clean. Only downfall I couldn't bring my sleep number bed LOL!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful week

We had a great time. Cottage was clean, cozy, and well equipped. Neighborhood was very quiet. We enjoyed kayaking and fishing the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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