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13 Mi to Downtown: Quiet Lakefront Cottage

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Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Exterior
4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11187 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

13 Mi to Downtown: Quiet Lakefront Cottage

Close to Hiking Trails | Foosball Table | 5 Kayaks Provided

Discover a secluded lakeside paradise at this 4-bed, 2-bath vacation rental. This Traverse City cottage is the perfect place to unwind in nature while still having easy access to the area's top attractions. Take the provided kayaks out for a peaceful paddle along the calm waters of Island Lake, or embark on a scenic hike. At day's end, roast marshmallows over the waterfront fire pit as you plan tomorrow's adventure!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 twin bunk bed
- Bedroom 4: 1 bunk bed (twin/queen)
- Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Back patio w/ picnic table
- Lawn chairs, gas grill
- Private dock, life jackets provided
- 5 kayaks provided
- On-site lake access

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave
- Drip coffee maker, water filter, kettle, toaster, ice maker
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware, paper towels/trash bags

INDOOR LIVING
- 2 Smart TVs, DVD player
- Gas-burning stove, dining table, breakfast bar
- Game room w/ foosball table, books, board games
- Dedicated office space
- Mudroom, children's play area

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central air conditioning & heating
- Washer & dryer, laundry detergent
- Linens & towels
- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers
- Keyless entry

FAQ
- 2 exterior security cameras (facing out)
- Limited cell service
- Quiet hours (10:00 PM-7:00 AM)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 1 step required to access, single-story home

PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)
- Garage unavailable for guest use

-- THE LOCATION --

- Serene forested location along Island Lake
- Close to wineries, breweries, & restaurants
- 8 miles to Pirate's Cove Adventure Park
- 9 miles to Grand Traverse Bay
- 13 miles to Traverse City: live entertainment, bars, shops
- 9 miles to Cherry Capital Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story property requires 1 exterior step to access
- The property does have cell phone service, but it may be spotty since the property is located in a rural area. Please check with your provider to confirm your service quality
- No outside boats are allowed on the lake. The only boats allowed are the provided kayaks
- No wake allowed on the lake
- Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is located at the front of the house facing the garage and front door and camera 2 is on the back of the house facing towards the water. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and audio when activated by motion

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Foosball table
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2008 sq ft (187 sq m)

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Exterior
Great Family Getaway on the East side of Traverse City
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Beautiful Lakefront Cabin Traverse City Forest
Beautiful Lakefront Cabin Forest
Beautiful Lakefront Traverse City Forest
Beautiful Lakefront Forest
Beautiful Lakefront Cabin in Traverse City Forest!
Lovely Lakefront Cottage: 13 Mi to Traverse City! Cabin
Lovely Lakefront Cottage: 13 Mi to Traverse City! Traverse City
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About the neighborhood

Map
Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Traverse City Beach - 11 min drive
  • Spider Lake - 11 min drive
  • Centre Ice Arena - 15 min drive
  • Traverse City State Park - 18 min drive
  • Front Street - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Stone Hound Brewing - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 13 Mi to Downtown: Quiet Lakefront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 13 Mi to Downtown: Quiet Lakefront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 13 Mi to Downtown: Quiet Lakefront Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 13 Mi to Downtown: Quiet Lakefront Cottage located?

This family-friendly Traverse City cabin is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Forest Lakes, Twin Lakes and Rennie Lake. Twin Lake and Spider Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

13 Mi to Downtown: Quiet Lakefront Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!!
Gorgeous property and beautiful home! Plenty of space to spread out and enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
October get away
Everything was great! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Great stay. Highly recommend this property. Beautiful location right on the lake. Comfortable and clean house. Close to Traverse City but still in the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
Great location on private lake to enjoy downtime with friends and explore Traverse City area. Loved the amenities and the fun and rustic touches throughout. Amazing book and game library. Owner was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Property was lovely. A great retreat in nature but still close to all of Traverse City fun and surrounding communities. Only request would be to possibly replace the mattresses in the master bedroom. It sagged.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July getaway.
Very nice private lake house that was perfect for our family and our 4th of July getaway. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara A., Independence, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lakefront property
We loved being able to use the kayaks, play on the beach, and sit by the fire pit. A great lakefront property for a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cousin vacation
This home was perfect for my children and my two sisters/spouses. The neighbors were kind the water/beach area was perfect for the little ones. We also meet up with family who lived only 25 mins away and got to spend the best vacation spots together! We are hoping to make this a yearly thing “cousin vacation” as my kids call it! ♥️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Talia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin on the lake!
This was the perfect base to enjoy Traverse City - the cabin had everything we needed to relax right on the water, but also great proximity to other places to step out an adventure. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lake
Quiet, serene, private lake with the clearest water. Located far from worries but close enough to see everything on our must-see list.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and beautiful
The house was very very clean and everything was in there so we as a big family didn't need to bring Any thing other than our food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lake to stay on
Loved how clean and laid back the lake was. The house was pretty clean, but a little weathered looking. Great communication with the building manager. You may want to bring extra toilet paper, as they didn't have much extra there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W., Canton

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin with Great Lake access!
This cabin was perfect for our annual lake getaway. The lake access was perfect and the kids enjoyed fishing, swimming, and kayaking. The cabin had everything we needed. Evolve was very easy to work with and John the neighbor checked in on us and gave us lots of great information. 5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee K., Michigan, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy, clean and cozy!!
This home was very clean and comfy. The kitchen was well stocked and both TVs had Roku so we were able to log in and watch TV. The beds were really comfortable. Lots of light from the windows. Comfy couches. A couple of notes that I sent to the property owner so they may be addressed - we did not find a hair dryer (a necessity for my family in Michigan winter) and there were not enough bedroom outlets. A few other things for future visitor knowledge - there are no bathroom toiletries, so bring your own bar soap, shampoo, etc. There was about 1 roll of toilet paper in each bathroom so, with 7 people, we had to go buy more toilet paper the first night. There was only one comforter and no blankets on each bed, but after some digging we did find extra blankets in one of the closets so were able to warm up all of the beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
Very nice and just as expected! Great space and lots of room. It rained the whole time and we were stuck inside, they had games for us to keep us busy. Big kitchen, great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very comfortable and pleasant. Very clean. Love it was clean and slept like a baby. It is not a tajmahol but it is cleaner than some I have seen. Worth the money!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris C., Traverse City, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place, quiet and peaceful
Everything went well. (Neighbor guy stopped in to say hi 5 min after we arrived to share his live autobiography -- it wasn't all bad, nice dude and all.... but I didn't really want to visit with a stranger for 60 minutes burning up my afternoon by the lake on day .01, but oh well I guess). Fishing was pretty good. Caught a 13" & a 14" perch, several smallies and a couple large mouth. Had a couple rainy days and when the wind blew at night, the house came alive with howling noises. Made the sleep a little rough, but it worked out. Batteries were dead in the TV remote (seems to be a thing with my VRBO stays lately, ... weird). Ü Nice old cabin though, and a "history of the lake" lecture to boot. If you get the chance to stay here... Do it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey d., Fort Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite place
We rented this house for a long weekend and it was amazing! Great house, nice property! The small lake is amazing it’s a good kayak around the lake. Beautiful scenery. Would definitely go back again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hugo R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Penny P., Hamilton

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View, TERRIBLE PROPERTY
This property has many issues starting with multiple uneven floors and levels. The wood stove does not work as advertised, the hall bathroom sink and toilet are not secured in place. The slate tile build up around the tub makes it dangerous getting in/out of the tub. The master bedroom has no closet. The towels left for us were thread bear and had holes in them. The dishwasher is not secured in place and will literally fall forward when both drawers are pulled out to load dishes. There are multiple electrical issues including flickering lights and exposed wiring. We experienced a good amount of rain during our stay and noticed significant issues with the gutter drainage. We contacted the owner/guest contact by phone and email with no response throughout our stay. THIS PROPERTY IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY WE PAID AND IT IS EVIDENT THAT THE OWNER TAKES NO MEASURES TO IMPROVE THE PROPERTY OR RESPOND TO RENTERS. We have requested a refund due to false advertising and lack of response to mutiple issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Very, very pleased with our stay at this Island Lake property. Just right for our pandemic family vacation. the kitchen is spacious, the grill and all appliances, including the washer and dryer, worked perfectly. The beds are comfortable, the sheets and towels were nice and clean. The lake is beautiful and we really enjoyed taking the kayaks out during the day and using the fireplace at night. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
We loved this house. We had little kids and it could not have been better. The lake was perfect, the kids spent all day in it because it was so shallow close to the house. So quiet too. We will definitely return. Perfect getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Tami S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful clear lake and nice home
We had a great time! The house is older but mostly updated. The sandy lake is the best part. We swam every day and took kayaks out on the quiet, warm lake. The kitchen is well stocked. The one shower does drain very slow but I spoke with Tom who explained it’s just sand backup from the way the house was built - it’s not a clogged drain. Bedding and towels are clean but old. No screen doors on the door wall. It was 85-90 degrees when we were there so that would have been nice to open the door wall while we were playing games at night, but for the most part, the house never really got too hot.. The Wifi was pretty slow, but who needs WiFi with this beautiful view and lake! And yes, the neighbor brought us firewood! We had a blast! Or 20 minutes to downtown TC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Angela G.

Ladies Weekend, not 100%
We arrived for girls weekend and had a great time! It took about 25 minutes to get to down town Traverse City and the cottage description was accurate. I had one question and recieved a response right away. This cottage is purely a 'rental property' it seemed. The drain in one of the showers backed up with peeling paint, there were sheets over some of the windows, some very old bunk bed mattresses, and the other shower leaked onto the floor when in use. Very large spider webs in multiple rooms of this cottage. Although the cottage was surface cleaned with clean linens and floors and counters, it was lacking in 'up-keep'. If you aren't picky and are looking for a relaxing get away this place might be for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Anniversary Getaway
Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019