Arbutus Lake Cottage

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Sandy Beach w/ Shared Kayaks, Chairs, and Docks

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Traverse City, MI

Spider Lake8 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)14 min drive
Traverse City Beach16 min drive
Turtle Creek Stadium20 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

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!

Property manager

Dave

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Beach view

The beach area just in front of the cabin

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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. City Opera House and Village at Grand Traverse Commons are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like winery tours.

What's nearby

Spider Lake - 8 min drive
Traverse City State Park - 16 min drive
Traverse City Beach - 16 min drive
Front Street - 17 min drive
Turtle Creek Stadium - 20 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Peegeo's - 13 min drive
Village Ice Cream Shoppe - 10 min drive
Taqueria TC Latino Dos - 11 min drive
K I Bar And Grill - 10 min drive
A. Papano's Pizza - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Arbutus Lake Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark C., San Antonio

22 Sept 2023

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

It was just awesome!

One of the nicest cabin's and area we evered stayed. On top of that the weather was also nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

14 Sept 2023

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

Great time

My family and I enjoyed our stay. We were close to Traverse City. The beach at the cottage was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

8 July 2023

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

Perfect lake getaway

Exactly what we were looking for. Enjoyed the beach, lake, kayaks and fire pit. Easy to eat in or dine out. Lots of places to explore within an hour drive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 June 2023

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

City Guys

The resort was a nice community. The property itself was really chill and homey. It had all the amenities a family or group of friends would need. There was a fire pit and kayaking available and it was close to Sleeping Bear Dunes for hiking. Everyone in the resort area was friendly and helpful with one thing or another. I’d for sure recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron W.

13 June 2023

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

Half-Marathon Oasis

My group of friends and I participating in the Bayshore Half-Marathon this year wanted a place outside the heart of Traverse City to avoid the hustle and bustle of the holiday crowd, but close enough to justify trips into town for meals and supplies, and boy was this place perfect! The host was very responsive leading up to the reservation with all the questions I had. It was a little tricky to find, but we got very specific instructions on how to get there and what to put into Google Maps to get us there and we managed. My whole group and I agreed that the photos do not do it justice and the place is even nicer in person. We all slept comfortably and didn’t feel like we were on top of each other in the main living space (six of us in total). We were able to enjoy a day on the water with the kayaks on site and had a lovely fire in the fire pit next to the cabin. Honestly, it was the escape we all needed and I could not recommend it anymore. If anyone needs an escape, this is the place to go to!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dave

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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