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Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake

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A wooden deck with a table and benches, surrounded by tall trees and a clear view of the forest.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of greenery, a painting on the wall, and a bedside lamp.
A cabin surrounded by dense forest, with a visible deck and a large window.
A cozy, well-lit kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and a built-in island.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, beach near Taylor Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - Master

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake

This is a beautiful three-bedroom cottage directly on Long Lake, one of Michigan's best lakes for fishing and boating.

Enjoy a private dock and swim in the crystal clear lake water. Use the mooring for your boat - there is a public launch just across the lake. There is a canoe for you to use. Long Lake has five islands that you can paddle to and explore. You can watch the sun set from the dock.

The house has three bedrooms (sleeps 6) and a common room with an open floor plan. There is an office and a deck that looks over the lake. The house has excellent wi-fi and a smart TV.

Summer Lark is a quiet house set back in the woods and surrounded by trees. It is just 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City and all its activities.

You can walk through the woods to the Timbers Recreation Area and enjoy lovely hikes. It is just a short drive to Interlochen, Leland and Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Main level: Master bedroom (king bed), kitchen/dining/living room, office, full bathroom and deck.

Lower level: Second bedroom (queen bed) and third bedroom (three twin beds). Full bathroom.

We welcome pets, too.

Please note there are about five steps to get to the house, and then a much longer set of steps to get down to the dock. The house is directly on Long Lake and you can see the lake through the trees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties, loud music or jet skis.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-001030
Property # 2594903vb
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, a first aid kit 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 holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hunting.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • beach near Taylor Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 10 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Front Street - 13 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 19 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Bullhead Lake Natural Area and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Cedar Run Creek Natural Area. Cedar Lake and Lyons Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Lots to do there, and Traverse City activities were a short drive. Hosts were responsive. Check in and checkout was easy and simple. I would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Summer Lark. The lake and surrounding woods were quiet and beautiful. The cabin was cozy, tidy, and the kitchen was well equipped. There were plenty of towels, blankets, and pillows for all of the rooms. There were also fans in all of the rooms which was much appreciated since there was no AC. The cabin was very conveniently located to Traverse City as well as shopping and other amenities. We particularly enjoyed visiting Moomers ice cream shop and the local market just down the road! Overall a wonderful stay and family vacation in a beautiful spot!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, loved the cottage! It was perfect for our family for a long weekend. Weather was cool and rainy, but we were close to lots of things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay! Only thing to note is that the entrance is very easy to miss (it's on a curve on the highway) - make sure your GPS is correct! Would definitely come back at any time. Hosts were so responsive, helpful, and there were so many local spots to hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic spot

We really enjoyed our stay here. The house is beautiful and the property stunning. We were very comfortable and pleased with everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2022
I'm happy to hear you had a good visit and hope you can make it back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location and beautiful home

Lovely stay at this secluded but accessible cabin. Communication was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely cabin, set amongst the treetops, with views of Long Lake and your own dock! Plenty close to Traverse City but with that secluded lake-cabin feeling! The property was exactly as pictured and had all the amenities needed for a great family trip! 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The property is extremely secluded. It sits up on a bluff above Long Lake. It is quite a ways down from the cabin to the lake on a steep decline and then stairs down to the lake dock. There was no furniture to sit on once you got down to the dock.The lake is barely visible from the windows of the cabin. The heavy tree canopy blocks the view of the lake, almost completely. This does not feel at all like waterfront property as described in the listing. Other than a small elevated deck, there is no outside space to sit or relax on this property, it’s all heavily wooded and extremely shaded. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, silverware, dishes, etc.The main floor bathroom was nicely remodeled. The couches in the TV room and the main grate room need to have cushions re-stuffed as they have worn pretty thin and they’re not very comfortable. Timbers Recreation Area is a a nice mile walk out the front door on a secluded dirt road to the recreation area entrance. It then has many long or short distance trails to enjoy.Tim, the owner, provided very helpful information on things to do and area attractions which was greatly appreciated and he was always very responsive. Cabin is less than 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City, which offers a lot of choices for shopping and dining. In summary if you would enjoy a secluded forest retreat this would be a place to investigate further.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Hi Barry - The house is indeed right on Long Lake with a private dock, mooring and waterfront, and views of the lake through the trees. I am very sorry there were more trees than you expected; I will update our listing to clarify for future guests. Next year we will be trimming some of the trees and adding a seating area by the lake. Tim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great, What you would expect.

Great cabin in the woods by the lake. Close to town if you want to go. Close to Lake Michigan and dunes if you want to go. Well stocked. Easy to get to.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cozy house in the woods with path to long lake

We had a lot of fun at this property. It was as advertized. Made friends with the neighbor on the right.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great!! Secluded and private but not too secluded. Very comfortable and relaxed area. House was very clean and neat when we got there. Host was very easy to communicate with and responded quickly! Deck overlook by woods and lake was great area to sit and relax with dogs. Close to traverse city (15-20 minutes) and close to sleeping bear approx. (30 minutes). Several very nice trails close by for hiking. Good access to food nearby in lake ann and traverse. Would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Great home nestled in the woods on beautiful Long Lake. Our group of four adults and two kids had a great week here. Summer Lark is very well-maintained, well-stocked, and has plenty of room to spread out. We enjoyed dinners on the deck, playing in the water, and cruising around the lake. Great location for other activities too. Owner Tim is spot on with communication-always prompt in responding to questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can’t wait to return!

Loved it all! The property and location were exactly as described. The welcome note and bottle of local wine left for us was such a nice touch.We loved exploring the area & visiting different wineries. Our Maltese was welcome just about everywhere. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overall excellent property

Summer Lark was a wonderful rental property. Tim was very good about communicating property specifics and the entire family had a memorable vacation (including the 2 fur babies). Great view of lake from the house, excellent dock located on the quiet north end of Long Lake. The house was located conveniently to all the Traverse City attractions. Would highly recommend this property - thanks Tim!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful get away with the family

This place was perfect for our family vacation. Wonderful communication from the property owners. Well stocked kitchen allowed us to cook many meals during our stay. Everything we needed nestled in the woods right by the lake. We had privacy and easy access to the water. It was located just far enough outside of the city to not deal with traffic, but close enough to everything that it was easy to get to where we needed to be. Would most definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Secluded Lake Home

This house is an amazing lake getaway! It truely feels like a home, not just a rental. The owners have put together a fantastic guidebook with detailed personal recommendations for local hiking, shopping, and dining, along with a history of the house. The lake is quiet and feels secluded even though there are other houses nearby. It has all the benefits of being close to town and all the peacefulness of a lake in the woods. We loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2022
Melanie---I'm delighted you had a good visit to Summer Lark and hope you can make it back to Long Lake soon. Tim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ahhh-That Up North Relaxing Vibe

So many favorite aspects to list: peaceful, rustling of the leaves in tall mature trees all around the property, crystal clear water of beautiful long lake, cozy nooks to curl up with a good book, board games, morning walks on private road through the woods, listening to the loons, moomers ice cream, 9 bean row baked goods from market, dinners on the deck……etc
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, plenty of space for us all. Appreciate all the attention to details and supplies.Not much of a lake view from the house because of the trees and getting down the 33 steps to the lake was challenging but when I did it was beautiful and the water was so clear. Definitely could’ve used more info about the amount of steps going into the house and down to the lake. But it is a wonderful house in the woods.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Spot in Traverse City

This house was absolutely perfect for our annual summer family trip. It's the perfect mix of being secluded and private, yet close to all that Traverse City has to offer. The home is comfy and well laid out, fully stocked, and had plenty of space for the 4 of us and our 2 pups (love that it's dog friendly, too!) While there's not much of a yard (something to note if you have small kids, as we were a family of adults) we loved sitting on the deck as well as on the dock overlooking the lake. Tim was an amazing host who was very communicative and provided a ton of great info and recommendations about the surrounding area. Would absolutely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2022
Thanks for the review! Great to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Summer Lark. I hope you can make it back next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top Notch!

This cottage on Long Lake was perfect for our Memorial Day Weekend stay. Tim went above and beyond in terms of communication and care leading up to our arrival, providing thorough information on the rental and surrounding area. We loved reading about the cottage/area's history! The home itself is in a terrific location, quietly situated on beautiful Long Lake. It had everything we needed, and was close enough to our favorite places in Traverse City and the surrounding areas. If given the chance, we would love to return again for another stay. We wholeheartedly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable time in the Traverse City area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2023
I'm delighted you had a good visit and hope you can make it back to Long Lake soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Lark

We loved our stay at Summer Lark. The layout worked great for our family. The master is upstairs, two beds and a full bath downstairs. Dog friendly...I'm pretty sure our dogs would like to live there and swim in the lake every day! Kitchen is well stocked with spices, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, trash bags, pots and pans, ect. Close proximately to downtown Traverse city and short drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Glen Arbor. Friendly neighbors and I even left my purse in downtown Traverse City by the lake when we took family pictures, and I had it returned to me by the nicest police officer. Tim is wonderful to work with. I would definitely recommend this house and rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Hi Amy---I'm delighted you had a good visit. And terrific that your wallet made it back safely! I hope you can get back to the lake before too long.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place for Family & Pooch

Perfect place to explore the Traverse City Area! ... And, your pooch is welcome. Great house with wonderful architecture including the skylights and lots of windows overlooking the wooded lot and Long Lake! It was fun to cook in this house as it offers a well-stocked kitchen. For those that went, the canoe ride to Round Island was the highlight of the week. Make sure to use the canoe! Location, location, location. For beautiful nature walks, drive 1 mile down the road to Timbers Recreation Area. Traverse City is only a simple 15-minute drive to downtown. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Shoreline and Leland with its historic Fishtown are 30-minutes away. We really enjoyed two wineries near Leland: Boathouse Vineyards and French Valley Vineyards. ... So many sites, so little time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

September 2022

First time staying at Summer Lark during the week after Labor Day. Quiet time on the lake but still plenty of things to do in and around the area. We have stayed at other rentals by the same owners and were not disappointed with our first stay at Summer Lark. Summer Lark would be a nice rental for family or friend vacations as there is privacy on each level of this home. Would certainly stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

A cozy house in the woods with all the comforts of home. A great location for a lot of outdoor activities, to hit the wineries or retail therapy in Traverse City.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing, can’t wait to come back.

We loved our stay! The location is amazing, nestled in the tress but close to all the things. It was a decent flight of stairs down to the water for my mother in law, but worth it. You are met with amazing views, great swimming and beautiful dock. The layout is perfect with a bedroom upstairs and the remaining rooms downstairs separate from main hangouts. The place is decorated very well and stocked with everything you need. Hosts were very nice and accommodating. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tim Calkins

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Our family has owned this property for almost 100 years. We rent on occasion to help offset the tax bills. We also rent Loon Lodge - that property is nearby.

I live in Chicago and spend as much time in Traverse City as I can.

Why they chose this property

This is a special place, close to Traverse City, so easy to get to shops and activities, but very private and back in the woods.

What makes this property unique

Long Lake is fabulous. It is great for sailing, paddling, water skiing and swimming.

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