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NEWLY RENOVATED! Large sandy beach & swim area. Cute 3 bedroom lake house

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

#1

1 King Bed

#2

1 Queen Bed

#3

1 Queen Bed

Living room futon couch

1 Double Futon

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

NEWLY RENOVATED! Large sandy beach & swim area. Cute 3 bedroom lake house

*** NEWLY RENOVATED w/ NEW BEDS & AC***
Sleeps 6-8 persons. Welcome to the Lakeview Cottage on beautiful Arbutus Lake. Our cottage is located on the four acres of Pineview Resort with 300ft of sandy private beach frontage (guests and owners only) as well as a large sandy swim area. Arbutus Lake is an all sports lake which is perfect for boating, skiing, fishing or paddling. We have a private boat launch and dock space is available for your boat/pontoon. Kayaks are also available to our renters free of charge. Other amenities at your cottage include a private fire pit with seating, picnic table and private deck with table and chairs as well as a NEW large propane grill for cooking outside. Enjoy partial lake views while you relax with coffee on the deck for sunrise or enjoy your meal at multiple outdoor tables for dining al fresco. The lake/beach area is located about 75 steps downhill from the cottage, just follow the designated path. Sleep well in one of the 3 bedrooms. There is also a futon couch that can transform into a bed for extra sleeping accommodations. You may also enjoy the resorts shared amenities such as a beach fire pit, beach chairs and swim platform as well as plenty of spots to fish from and a private playground and basketball court for kids. Lakeview is only a 15 minute drive to downtown Traverse City for many great dining and shopping options. We are also close to the upper portion of the boardman river and brownbridge quiet area for hiking and river adventures. Also near by is Ranch Rudolf for horseback riding and river canoe/kayak rentals. Whether you are looking for fun in the sun or a relaxing time by the lake, we are certain you will enjoy your vacation with us.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is in a rural area and 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 in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Barbeau Drive - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Arbutus Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 15 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kingsley Local Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Village Cafe & Ice Cream Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪K.I. Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Babcia’s Corner - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEWLY RENOVATED! Large sandy beach & swim area. Cute 3 bedroom lake house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at NEWLY RENOVATED! Large sandy beach & swim area. Cute 3 bedroom lake house?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NEWLY RENOVATED! Large sandy beach & swim area. Cute 3 bedroom lake house on 7 June 2026 start from AU$565, 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 NEWLY RENOVATED! Large sandy beach & swim area. Cute 3 bedroom lake house?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NEWLY RENOVATED! Large sandy beach & swim area. Cute 3 bedroom lake house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEWLY RENOVATED! Large sandy beach & swim area. Cute 3 bedroom lake house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEWLY RENOVATED! Large sandy beach & swim area. Cute 3 bedroom lake house located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City cottage is just steps away from Forest Lakes and Arbutus Lake. Spider Lake is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristal J.

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

Up North Vacation

Nice lake with a swimming area, kayaks and bonfires, great place to vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

robert s.

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

Nice place

Everything was clean and updated. Very relaxing. Only downfall is the shower size
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorene N.

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

Beautiful Arbutus Lake

We had the best week! Todd was a great host, and very accommodating to my questions. Very clean and beautiful cottage. We had everything we needed for a great week!! Can’t wait to go back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2021
Thanks Dorene! Glad you and the family enjoyed your time up north!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Great outdoor area!

We had a lovely stay at this property. The pictures do not do the newly updated outside justice. We loved the new fire pit and seating area! The beds were super comfortable and we appreciated all the outlets, drawers, and places to hang clothes. As others have noted the shower is small, but workable. The weather wasn’t super during our visit so we would have appreciated more seating than the kitchen table chairs and futon in the small living room. Great location with easy access to beach, kayaks, and playground. There was a couple things I would have appreciated having when we checked in (dish soap, a box of tissues) but the stores are within 10-15 minute drive so easy to get.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gwynne L.

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

Quiet and Clean, but shower is uncomfortable

This house is up on a hill within the resort. I was under the impression is was right on the water. You can see the water from the deck (through trees), but its at the bottom of a hill. It is nice and quiet, and plenty of shade. Very nice fire pit and outdoor seating. The house was clean and the beds comfortable. The shower was the worst part. It is like showering in a phone booth, it is super small. Not much can be done about it. It was clean and in good shape, but no way a female could shave legs in it. An improvement the owners could make is to put some mirrors in the bedrooms. There is only 1 mirror in the house above the bathroom sink. Also, it would be nice if the owners provided 2 towels and 2 washcloths per person since it does not have laundry on site. The futon in the living room fits maybe 2 adults and 1 kid, so there is not a lot of room to hang out and watch tv at night. TV's in the bedrooms would be nice. Overall we had a nice time, and my daughter loved the playground.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill M.

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

vacation

Nice place. A bit disappointed with the expectation of the lake as we didn't feel comfortable swimming in it but overall a great vacation. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Nice family vacation

The lake was beautiful and the cabin was well equipped and clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisseth H.

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

A peaceful and enjoyable week

The beach was perfect for small children, and adequate for older people who can swim out into deeper water if they want to. The water is very clear. Kayaks and canoe available to paddle from lake to lake. Quiet, peaceful, secure, beautiful location on a northern wooded lake. Adequate space between cottages. Very well equipped, clean cottage. Owner attentive to any needs as they arise. Great place to spend a relaxing week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

A wonderful retreat, with a lake view & access! We’ll definitely be back!!

The hosts we very welcoming and hospitable. They responded quickly to our needs and questions, overall an amazing cottage & for a great value! We look forward to coming here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2021
Thanks Tommy! So happy you and the family had fun. See ya next time!

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