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Arbutus Lake Cottage

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Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Arbutus Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Spider Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Arbutus Lake Cottage

Beautiful 3 bedroom cabin on Arbutus Lake with shared 400' of sandy, private (resort guests and owners only) beach with private boat launch and docks. This little cabin is nestled right next to Brown Bridge Quiet Area with great year-round activities like boating, skiing, biking, and fishing. Don't be fooled with how quiet it is here, many activities and amenities of Traverse City are just down the road.
-Visit Lake Michigan or the Sleeping Bear Dunes
-Take a drive down one of the peninsulas for a wine tour
-Shopping and Restaurants - Downtown TC
-Kayaking down the Boardman River
-Floating down the Platte River


Our house comes with two kayaks, yet there are more shared kayaks at the beach on a designated shared kayak rack. Outdoor seating with fire pit, second fire pit on the beach.
Inside fireplace and A/C unit (window unit in the middle room). Sleeps 6 comfortable, 2 bedrooms have queens, the other room has two twins. Full-size gas range in the kitchen, microwave, coffee maker and K-Cup maker, and a full-size refrigerator and freezer. Rowboats and kayaks are available with the rental, feel free to bring a trolling motor or small hp outboard motor for the shared rowboats which are on the beach. A personal friend of ours rents brand new Tri-Toons in the area. He includes life vests and watersports gear, delivery, and a discount when my name is mentioned. (He is who I personally recommend, there are other rental outfits in the TC area) Please contact Max directly for pricing and availability.

Maxwell Janis
(231) 499-6773
b.bmarinetc@gmail.com

Please plan ahead and feel free to ask questions!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 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: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cabin is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like winery tours.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Arbutus Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Spider Lake - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 18 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 18 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kingsley Local Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Village Cafe & Ice Cream Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria TC Latino Dos - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cast Iron Kitchen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Arbutus Lake Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Arbutus Lake Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arbutus Lake Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Arbutus Lake Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City cabin is just steps away from Forest Lakes and Arbutus Lake. Spider Lake is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Dave

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Why they chose this property

This property is great because of its proximity to downtown. Only 10 mins from downtown Traverse City. If you need to relax, the resort and Arbutus lake are so peaceful, feels like you are in the middle of nowhere. If you forget a cold drink or need ice cream, the party store is a mile down the road. Note: we are on well water being on the lake, which is safe to consume but bottled or filtered water may be preferred for drinking.

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