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Direct Mickey Lake, Traverse City, Kayaks, Hot Tub, Row Boat, Dog ok

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Dock, Beach chairs, Fire pit, Gas grill, Waterfront, 2 Kayaks, Hot Tub.
Dock, Beach chairs, Fire pit, Gas grill, Waterfront, 2 Kayaks, Hot Tub.
Living area
Living Room - Cable, WiFi, Roku streaming.
Room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Bullhead Lake Natural Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Direct Mickey Lake, Traverse City, Kayaks, Hot Tub, Row Boat, Dog ok

A very rustic cottage on Mickey Lake. This home, built in 1938, has the charm of the older cottages of yesteryear with some modern conveniences! It has a rowboat, fire pit, hot tub, and kayaks. There are two bedrooms, one with a Queen and one with a twin over a twin bunk bed. There is one small bathroom. You may have to duck to get in the door. A Well-behaved dog is welcome with an additional nonrefundable cleaning fee. However, humans are expected to clean up after their pets.

This cottage is very close to the water, so it does tend to get musty during rain so there is an A/C unit in the closet in the primary bedroom. Please leave the doors open when not in use, and there should be no problems. Cabin has no furnace--it has an electric fireplace and a space heater. Four life jackets are provided, but if specific sizes are needed, please bring them. Mickey Lake is connected to Long Lake, and boaters can enjoy both lakes. The rowboat does not have a motor. There is a gas grill for cooking a nice outdoor meal and a fire pit for gathering after dinner.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 4

Bedroom 1: queen || Bedroom 2: bunk beds (two twin beds)

OUTDOORS: dock, beach chairs, fire pit, gas grill, waterfront, 2 kayaks, hot tub

INDOORS: cable, WIFI, Roku streaming

KITCHEN: cookware, coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, utensils, stovetop electric, dining table

GENERAL: linens & towels, fans, floor fans, wall A/C in primary, NO furnace - electric fireplace and space heater

MISC: master bedroom has a curtain closure

PARKING: space for 2 vehicles

-- POLICIES --

- Dog allowed with a fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Burnett Park and Interlochen Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Map
Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Bullhead Lake Natural Area - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Front Street - 17 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 18 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 23 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Torch Lake - 51 min drive - 68.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Direct Mickey Lake, Traverse City, Kayaks, Hot Tub, Row Boat, Dog ok pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Direct Mickey Lake, Traverse City, Kayaks, Hot Tub, Row Boat, Dog ok?

As of 21 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Direct Mickey Lake, Traverse City, Kayaks, Hot Tub, Row Boat, Dog ok on 22 June 2026 start from NZ$347, 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 Direct Mickey Lake, Traverse City, Kayaks, Hot Tub, Row Boat, Dog ok?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Direct Mickey Lake, Traverse City, Kayaks, Hot Tub, Row Boat, Dog ok?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct Mickey Lake, Traverse City, Kayaks, Hot Tub, Row Boat, Dog ok?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct Mickey Lake, Traverse City, Kayaks, Hot Tub, Row Boat, Dog ok located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Gilbert Park, Fisher's Run and Bullhead Lake Natural Area. Lyons Lake is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Rusty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needs a little TLC but the location and home are in a really nice area and very quiet!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2025
We are glad to know that you enjoyed the quite location.
Verified

8/10 Good

Carl R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needs some work..but an amazing location.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your comments.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dale M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, Cabin is desperate need of repairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Awesome

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place, and great for dogs. Traverse was great it was cherry festival and alot of fun.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2025
So glad you enjoyed! Thank you for staying with Visit Up North.
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber W.

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

June 2025

This was exactly what I was looking for; a bare bones, rustic lake cabin. The neighborhood is quiet and charming and it would be hard to find a better view. You will definitely need to buy drinking water because the tap water has a metallic smell and taste and is yellowish in color. The hot tub was a nice amenity.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
We are pleased to know that you enjoyed this rustic cabin. Like many cabins in the north, it is on a well and does have iron in the water.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jim C.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

TC Mickey Lake cottage

This is an old cabin in need of maintenance, renovation & cleaning. The lake and jacuzzi were nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN B.

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

Juneteenth long weekend

A long rainy weekend in a cozy little cabin reading books by the lake. Space is small w rustic bath but the living room and sun porch make it feel big.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Relaxing little cottage

We had a lovely time here. The location is great, the lake is pretty and calm, and the hot tub is fantastic. The cottage itself is a bit dated/janky, but we expected that based on the listing description. If you're fussy you'll surely find things to nitpick, but if you're just looking to chill on a lake and be close to Sleeping Bear Dunes, this place is great and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Rustic cabin in great location

Bring bottled water! The water is very rusty. This is a no-frills cabin, as described. It was a good home base for our fishing trip - within walking distance to the boat launch. The lake is beautiful. It was great enjoying the lovely view from the hot tub. Also, the property manager responded quickly when I had a question.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Lisa C.

Mickey Lake Historic Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Mickey lake cottage needs some work. With a few simple fixes it could be so much better! Add a real counter space next to the refrigerator. Add HOOKS throughout the bedrooms and bathroom. This is a lake house and there is no place to hang your towels and bathing suits.The bathroom: Needs a total remodel The back room where the bathroom is located is so musty, if the windows opened it would help air it out!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2025
We appreciate your five star rating for the location and suggestions regarding this historic rustic cabin. We have taken them to the owner.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy B.

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

Classic cottage with Up North feel

My husband, 25 year-old daughter and Irented this cottage for eight days due to its proximity to Traverse City but away from the hustle and bustle. Mickey Lake is absolutely precious with so much wildlife, including loons everywhere and bald eagles! It is a true classic cottage with many original features and overlooks the water, if you are looking for a waterfront getaway, you can’t get any closer than this! The beds were comfy and the linens clean the kitchen was well appointed. There was a dock with plenty of space for us to tie off our boat. The fire pit is right down by the waterfront and made for beautiful evenings, sitting and chatting. The gas grill worked great and there were plenty of closets to hang things up. If you are a boater look no further, there is a boat launch about a five minute walk down the street to launch your boat. The Wi-Fi worked great and plenty of comfortable seating in the family room and front porch. I highly recommend this beautiful little corner of Paradise!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
Thank you! We are so pleased to know that you found this little corner of paradise to your liking! We hope you will visit us again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

“Very Rustic”

The description did say “very rustic”. However I didn’t expect it to have beasts and ants flying around, stained toilet and shower. Water smells nasty and the air flow is minimal. With that being said, the view is great! Hot tub was also great. Furniture new and clean. It’s a little cabin on a lake. It’s a lot of money for 4 nights. $1500. Wouldn’t go back but it wasn’t awful. No wake on this lake. And fishing wasn’t good either.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

caitlin q.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
If Jeffrey Dahmer moonlighted as an interior decorator, this would be his masterpiece. The “master bedroom” had a curtain instead of a door (romance-killer), and the bathroom? Oh, just a MUSHROOM growing out of the wall AND the door doesn't close or latch.Let’s not forget the giant hole next to the electrical panel COVERED by a picture like some Scooby-Doo secret passage — except instead of treasure, it revealed acorns and evidence of animal squatters. Fire hazard? Check. Possible asbestos poisoning? Double check.The listing promised “charm.” What we got was black mold vibes, sagging ceilings that looked ready to cave in after the next storm, and furniture strategically placed to hide giant carpet stains (I don’t even want to guess). “Memorable moments”? Sure — in the way food poisoning is memorable.The kicker? VRBO rated this property an 8 out of 10. Excuse me… what? Unless the rating scale runs from “abandoned crack den” to “technically inhabitable,” that number makes no sense.We left as soon as we could. The host did move us to a safe, clean property (thank you), but we lost the very amenities we booked for (waterfront hot tub), wasted a full vacation day packing, driving, and unpacking again — not exactly the relaxing trip we had in mind. Attempts to “make it right” were met with dismissive comments and silence.One positive? The view was great. But trust me — you can find the same view without risking black mold, fire hazards, or accidental wildlife roommates.
This is IN the house across from the bathroom. There's a picture strategically placed over it.
Outside quality
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kelly W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

NiCole O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Melissa G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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