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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 10 176.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

traverse city, MI
- Rennie Lake1 min walk
- Spider Lake5 min drive
- Arbutus Lake10 min drive
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bunkhouse over garage
2 Single Bunk Beds
Guest
1 Queen Bed
Loft
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Master
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bunkhouse (over garage)
Toilet · Shower only
Guest Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Traverse City @ Rennie Lake .. Idyllic Lakefront Retreat .. CC49 ... Perfect!
Welcome to CC49 … This is now a 2nd & 3rd generation family retreat that is located in the Forest Lakes District just South of Traverse City, MI, on Rennie Lake. In 1949, our Grandparents/Parents won a Cadillac convertible in a church raffle, sold it and used the proceeds to develop this idyllic lakefront retreat. Many of the materials used in the original cabin construction (such as logs and river rock) were harvested right there on site. CC49 sits on ~1.7 acres directly on Rennie Lake which has no public access so it feels very quiet and private. And through the years, CC49 has expanded from its original and humble log cabin beginnings, to a very comfortable 3BR/3BA + loft lakefront home complete with WIFI , a smart TV with satellite options, an updated HVAC system and all new appliances for you to enjoy. And please note that subject to your careful use and quiet enjoyment, we include a pontoon boat and 2 kayaks ... all included ... at no added charge, as part of your CC49 experience. CC49 is a GREAT experience and our tremendous reviews speak for themselves ... come join us! :)
CC49’s 3 private bedrooms have 1 king, 1 queen, and 2 bunkbeds (3 twin, 1 full) plus each has their own full bathroom. The bunkbeds and 3rd bath are situated in the "Garage Bunkhouse" though the bathroom here is closed during the winter months. The added "House Loft" overlooks the kitchen and living/dining rooms and has 2 twin beds up top … so seasonally, you could sleep up to 10 in total. There is also a small office for that work you may have brought with you. CC49’s full kitchen is complete with range, refrigerator, dishwasher & microwave … we also have a laundry room with a large/stacked washer & dryer. The living room and dining room have great access to our hand laid stone fireplace complete with a new insert for added heat in the colder seasons. This general family area also enjoys great views to the lake!
Sleeping Summary ...
1) Main House - King + bath
2) Main House - Queen + bath
3) Main House Loft - 2 Twins
4) Bunkhouse - 3 Twins, 1 Full + bath (bath closed in winter)
FreshTrippin … Concierge Services Available for Guests of CC49 …
We would like you to enjoy your stay at CC49 to the fullest and that is why we have partnered with FreshTrippin, a private concierge service. FreshTrippin, upon request, will deliver groceries and stock your shelves, coordinate special requests such as decorating for a special occasion, find the perfect personal chef, schedule massages, schedule photography sessions to capture your moments, and much more! FreshTrippin also has extensive partnerships with elite dining destinations, tours, guides, and excursion trips that will get you privileged access and VIP treatment during your stay! We will provide you with contact information for FreshTrippin once your reservation is in place.
Rennie Lake is an all sports inland lake with 238 acres that is great for swimming, fishing is tremendous, and conditions are perfect for watersports including kayaking, paddle-boarding, water skiing, tubing, and more. CC49 is very close to The Boardman River for some GREAT canoeing, kayaking and fishing. The Brown Bridge Quiet Area also offers miles of hiking trails. The Vasa Single Track is a great mountain bike trail system that is very close too. In addition, when the snow is flying, The Vasa is home to 25KM of groomed cross country trails. Like to downhill ski (?) … Mount Holiday and Crystal Mountain are just a short drive away. And snowmobiling (?) … Leave right from the property and ultimately access the Boardman Valley Trail System’s 81 miles of trails and all of Michigan's Northern trail system.
CC49 offers a GREAT family atmosphere and plenty to adventure …
East Bay Charter Township - 2025 Short Term Rental Authority #006000.
Please be our guests and join us soon!
Tom Grathwohl
Tjg2828@gmail.com
CC49’s 3 private bedrooms have 1 king, 1 queen, and 2 bunkbeds (3 twin, 1 full) plus each has their own full bathroom. The bunkbeds and 3rd bath are situated in the "Garage Bunkhouse" though the bathroom here is closed during the winter months. The added "House Loft" overlooks the kitchen and living/dining rooms and has 2 twin beds up top … so seasonally, you could sleep up to 10 in total. There is also a small office for that work you may have brought with you. CC49’s full kitchen is complete with range, refrigerator, dishwasher & microwave … we also have a laundry room with a large/stacked washer & dryer. The living room and dining room have great access to our hand laid stone fireplace complete with a new insert for added heat in the colder seasons. This general family area also enjoys great views to the lake!
Sleeping Summary ...
1) Main House - King + bath
2) Main House - Queen + bath
3) Main House Loft - 2 Twins
4) Bunkhouse - 3 Twins, 1 Full + bath (bath closed in winter)
FreshTrippin … Concierge Services Available for Guests of CC49 …
We would like you to enjoy your stay at CC49 to the fullest and that is why we have partnered with FreshTrippin, a private concierge service. FreshTrippin, upon request, will deliver groceries and stock your shelves, coordinate special requests such as decorating for a special occasion, find the perfect personal chef, schedule massages, schedule photography sessions to capture your moments, and much more! FreshTrippin also has extensive partnerships with elite dining destinations, tours, guides, and excursion trips that will get you privileged access and VIP treatment during your stay! We will provide you with contact information for FreshTrippin once your reservation is in place.
Rennie Lake is an all sports inland lake with 238 acres that is great for swimming, fishing is tremendous, and conditions are perfect for watersports including kayaking, paddle-boarding, water skiing, tubing, and more. CC49 is very close to The Boardman River for some GREAT canoeing, kayaking and fishing. The Brown Bridge Quiet Area also offers miles of hiking trails. The Vasa Single Track is a great mountain bike trail system that is very close too. In addition, when the snow is flying, The Vasa is home to 25KM of groomed cross country trails. Like to downhill ski (?) … Mount Holiday and Crystal Mountain are just a short drive away. And snowmobiling (?) … Leave right from the property and ultimately access the Boardman Valley Trail System’s 81 miles of trails and all of Michigan's Northern trail system.
CC49 offers a GREAT family atmosphere and plenty to adventure …
East Bay Charter Township - 2025 Short Term Rental Authority #006000.
Please be our guests and join us soon!
Tom Grathwohl
Tjg2828@gmail.com
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Children
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No children allowed in loft over kitchen please.
Events
No events allowed
We do encourage your quiet enjoyment!
Pets
No pets allowed
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Important information
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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About the area
Traverse City
Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the waterfront. Fife Lake Area Historical Museum and The Dennos Museum Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Centre Ice Arena and Grand Traverse Distillery. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

traverse city, MI
What's nearby
- Rennie Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Spider Lake - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
- Arbutus Lake - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
- Traverse City Beach - 19 min drive - 15.9 km
- Traverse City State Park - 21 min drive - 17.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Peegeo's - 16 min drive
- Taqueria TC Latino Dos - 18 min drive
- T-Bar & Grill - 22 min drive
- Espresso Bay - 16 min drive
- That'sa Pizza - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Tom Grathwohl

Hello ... I am Tom Grathwohl and this is our story about CC49 ... I am Happy to assist you with our Rennie Lake property near Traverse City!
CC49 is a new rental listing ... so we don"t have many reviews here yet ... However, I also have a wonderful VRBO option in North Carolina on Lake Glenville, lakefront in the Blue Ridge Mountains, that has received nothing but 5***** ratings since inception ... VRBO # 7160002ha ... A GREAT rental and and beautiful location, you wont be disappointed! :-)
East Bay Rental Authorization #006000
CC49 is a new rental listing ... so we don"t have many reviews here yet ... However, I also have a wonderful VRBO option in North Carolina on Lake Glenville, lakefront in the Blue Ridge Mountains, that has received nothing but 5***** ratings since inception ... VRBO # 7160002ha ... A GREAT rental and and beautiful location, you wont be disappointed! :-)
East Bay Rental Authorization #006000
Why they chose this property
Welcome to CC49 … This is now a 2nd & 3rd generation family retreat that is located in the Forest Lakes District just South of Traverse City, MI, on Rennie Lake. In 1949, our Grandparents won a Cadillac convertible in a church raffle, sold it and used the proceeds to develop this idyllic lakefront retreat. Many of the materials used in the original cabin construction (such as logs and river rock) were harvested right there on site. CC49 sits on ~1.7 acres directly on Rennie Lake which has no public access so it feels very quiet and private. And through the years, CC49 has expanded from its original and humble log cabin beginnings, to a very comfortable 3BR/3BA + loft lakefront home complete with WIFI , a smart TV with satellite options, and an updated HVAC system for your comfort. We also have a small pontoon boat, fishing boat, and 2 kayaks for your careful use and enjoyment.
What makes this property unique
Rennie Lake is an all sports inland lake where 238 acres are swimmable from May until October, fishing is great, and conditions are perfect for watersports including kayaking, paddle-boarding, water skiing, tubing, and more! CC49 is very close to The Boardman River for some GREAT canoeing, kayaking and fishing. The Brown Bridge Quiet Area also offers miles of hiking trails. The Vasa Single Track is a great mountain bike trail system that is very close too. In addition, when the snow is flying, The Vasa is home to 25 KM of groomed cross country trails. Like to downhill ski (?) … Mount Holiday and Crystal Mountain are just a short drive away. And snowmobiling (?) … Leave right from the property to ultimately access the Boardman Valley Trail System’s 81 miles of trails, or continue on and connect with many more tails throughout N MI!
FreshTrippin … Concierge Services Available for Guests of CC49 …
We would like you to enjoy your stay at CC49 to the fullest and that is why we have partnered with FreshTrippin, a private concierge service. FreshTrippin, upon request, will deliver groceries and stock your shelves, coordinate special requests such as decorating for a special occasion, find the perfect personal chef, schedule massages, schedule photography sessions to capture your moments, and much more! FreshTrippin also has extensive partnerships with elite dining destinations, tours, guides, and excursion trips that will get you privileged access and VIP treatment during your stay! We will provide you with contact information for FreshTrippin once your reservation is in place.
FreshTrippin … Concierge Services Available for Guests of CC49 …
We would like you to enjoy your stay at CC49 to the fullest and that is why we have partnered with FreshTrippin, a private concierge service. FreshTrippin, upon request, will deliver groceries and stock your shelves, coordinate special requests such as decorating for a special occasion, find the perfect personal chef, schedule massages, schedule photography sessions to capture your moments, and much more! FreshTrippin also has extensive partnerships with elite dining destinations, tours, guides, and excursion trips that will get you privileged access and VIP treatment during your stay! We will provide you with contact information for FreshTrippin once your reservation is in place.
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