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Beautiful Cottage on Arbutus Lake, Traverse City, MI 49696

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A small building with a gravel deck, a bench, and a door marked with the number 12.
A living room with a red sofa, a floral table, a clock, and a TV on the wall.
A bunk bed room with white railings and striped bedding.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a gas stove, and a sink.
A campground with a swing set, picnic tables, and a covered picnic area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Arbutus Lake
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Arbutus Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Barbeau Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Double Twin Bunk Beds (4 twins)

2 Single Bunk Beds

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Beautiful Cottage on Arbutus Lake, Traverse City, MI 49696

Summer is around the corner! Don’t miss out on this gem on Arbutus Lake. Beautiful 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage on Arbutus Lake. Sleeps 10. One King, One Queen, 2 bunk (4) beds and sofa sleeper, outdoor grill and fire pit, bedding, Wi-Fi included. Use of our rowboat and kayaks or there is a boat launch and docks available for your own boat. Beautiful swimming, fishing and all Sports lake for an enjoyable day of sun and fun. Family friendly location with shared private beach and play area. All located minutes from beautiful downtown Traverse City and all of the peninsula wineries!!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
$100 pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1338117vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on a lake. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Barbeau Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Arbutus Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 14 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kingsley Local Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪K.I. Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Village Cafe & Ice Cream Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Kingsley Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cottage on Arbutus Lake, Traverse City, MI 49696 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Cottage on Arbutus Lake, Traverse City, MI 49696?

As of 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Cottage on Arbutus Lake, Traverse City, MI 49696 on 24 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,241, 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 on Arbutus Lake, Traverse City, MI 49696?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cottage on Arbutus Lake, Traverse City, MI 49696?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cottage on Arbutus Lake, Traverse City, MI 49696?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cottage on Arbutus Lake, Traverse City, MI 49696 located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps away from Forest Lakes and Arbutus Lake. Spider Lake is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

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

Relaxing stay

My husband and I had a fun, relaxing stay at the cottage. The owners are so nice and gave us some good info. Very friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is our new favorite place to stay when visiting Traverse City. The cottage was adorable and very clean. The hosts were wonderful, helpful & very accommodating. I would highly recommend to anyone and if you need additional rooms, let the hosts know because there are other cottages close by they can help you with!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

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

Above and beyond!

Very nice place to get away! Everything was as advertised and the host made sure our group had an enjoyable experience. Even went above and beyond by bring down two kayaks for us to use. Thanks for an awesome stay and hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

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

Traverse City MI

I can’t say enough about this beautiful cottage and the lovely owners. They were quick to respond to any needs that we had
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2023
Thank you Jenny. It was a pleasure meeting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Arbutus

Great Time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

A wonderful Arbutus Lake vacation

We had a wonderful stay. So many friendly people in the neighborhood. We had one small glitch with the oven breaker and the owner responded to my message within 30 seconds and we had it back working in under two minutes. Nice cottage with all the amenities. Would definitely stay again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wade A.

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

Beds and couches.

Had a great time boating on Arbutus Lake, was nice having a dock to tie our boat on. Couches are pretty dirty and sink way down when you sit on them certainly could use updating. Beds are pretty used, could certainly be updated as well. Over all cabin was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheryl J.

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

Nice cottage!

We enjoyed our stay. It is a very peaceful place. The charcoal grill was fun to cook on. The playground was nice if you have kids. The rooms were great! It was a bit hard to find at first through Mapquest and our GPS. Our only real drawback was the table and chairs are close to the gas range. Walking around it, a family member bumped the gas burner knob and the cottage started slowly filling with gas. Beware of that!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were very accommodating, and the property's proximity to the lake and playground were excellent for young children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Petra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay! The property was clean and comfortable. The location was beautiful and the kayaking was wonderful! We certainly would consider returning again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jalal p.

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

good

good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

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

Wonderful Hosts!

Great area, wonderful hosts, friendly neighbors, perfect house for our short weekend trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eli E.

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

Great quiet place to stay on a beautiful lake.

Small quiet place only 20 minutes from Traverse city.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Peaceful, charming spot on Arbutus Lake

I chose this cottage because of the large shared sandy beach and the playground right outside our door. The grandkids loved the old-school type playground, making new friends, kayaking, the sandy beach, and the gentle hills (for riding down on bikes). The quiet Pineview Resort is set in among beautiful tall trees--very refreshing. Located on a section of the lake that is no-wake, it is always calm and quiet, so you can kayak or fish anytime. We rented a jet ski while there, which we idled through our section of the lake and into the next section, where power boating is allowed. The cottage is rather small, but comfortable, and the extra large picnic table is great for eating outside. It was really nice to have all the linens included; loved the really nice soft bath towels. Also really appreciated that Sandee would write me back quickly whenever I had questions. Would definitely recommend this spot!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pat L.

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

Wonderful Week!!

Cottage was perfect for our family of 4 adults and 2 kids. Owners very friendly and accommodating. Lake was clear and clean. Perfect for fishing, kayaking. Kids loved their bunk beds, the playground out front, the sandy beach and fishing off the dock. We all loved the bonfires each evening. Great location … visited Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madeline A.

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

Cute cottage on Arbutus

The cozy little brown cottage didn’t disappoint for the second year in a row. We love the location right at the park for the kids to play. We can’t wait for our next stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

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

JULY 4TH VACAY

My family and I enjoyed our stay at this property. Had most items that we needed and the owner and surrounding neighbors are great! Really made you feel at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay at a lovely place

We had a great time staying in this comfy and well-equipped home. Very bucolic and peaceful, with a nice beach on Arbutus Lake a short walk down the street. An easy drive away from Traverse City restaurants and other attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

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

Awesome trip

First time in traverse city. Conveniently located to multiple places of interest. Very clean location. Extremely nice property manager. Easy communication. Definitely will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

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

Family Friendly

The home is nice and clean. There is a playground right out in front of the house and the kids loved it. We went ice fishing and it was a short walk to the water. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colleen M.

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

Cozy Cottage

Just a heads up: if you use your phone for directions, this property is in Kingsley not Traverse City. This would have saved us 40 minutes travel time had we known. The cottage is quite small to comfortably accommodate 10 guests as is advertised. There is one very small bathroom and that is where the only mirror is located. This makes it difficult for people to get ready while someone was showering. The location was beautiful with the snow, and I am sure even more beautiful in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeaney D.

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

Fun and relaxing

Everything you need is there. Very clean. Comfortable beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madeline A.

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

Perfect family cottage

This is the 3rd year in a row coming to Pineview Resorts but the first year staying at this place. This cottage was perfect for my family. The bunk beds were perfect for my 3 year old who was ecstatic to sleep in the top bunk! The park right outside the front door was also convenient for her to play at daily. Beach well kept as it is every year. Cottage had all the essentials for our week trip! We plan to come back every summer to this place (if available ;))
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

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

Fun family stay

Tom and Sandy made our stay even more excellent via special welcoming of providing a river kayaking trip and even a pontoon boat sunset cruise for our family of nine .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

L C.

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

Cute cottage

The cottage was very cute and clean! Nice accommodations including the nice bonfire area outside the cottage. My grandkids loved the bunk beds! The smiley swing was a big hit and a big advantage was having a playground in your front yard! This was a Very enjoyable and peaceful experience.

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Hosted by Sandee and Thomas Yagle

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