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Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC.

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Fife Lake, MI
  • Place, Downs Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fife Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 2

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC.

This is an opportunity for a beautiful northern Michigan experience in a newly renovated cabin on a privately owned lake with 300 acres to enjoy. Whether you're up for a hike, swim, fishing, reading on a quiet deck or maybe just enjoying time by the fire. The cabin is nicely located for day trips to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes etc.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Fife Lake

Located in Fife Lake, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Mt. Holiday Ski Area and Centre Ice Arena are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Boardman Preserve and South Branch Nature Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fife Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Downs Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fife Lake - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Front Street - 37 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Torch Lake - 42 min drive - 56.1 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 54 min drive - 69.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankee Boy - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Loon's Nest - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soup Kitchen #2 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gordy's Place - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC. located?

Located in the heart of Fife Lake, this cabin is steps from Downs Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Fife Lake Area Historical Museum and Holbrook Lake. Fife Lake and Lakeside Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, secluded cabin on a private lake with all the amenities to accommodate a perfect getaway trip. Roughly an hour drive to Sleeping Bear/ Leland and even closer to Traverse.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIC N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, pet friendly cabin secluded deep in the woods. Close to utv / snowmobile trails. Hosts were excellent to deal with and communication was top shelf! Highly recommend a stay here if you love nature and being outdoors!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tijana L.

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

Clean, enchanting cabin

Had a wonderful stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Charming cabin

We had a wonderful stay. Very peaceful property with a beautiful landscape. The fishing was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abe S.

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

beautiful, relaxing, easy

Wonderful stay. Friendly and helpful host, who went above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

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

Great

great secluded & relaxing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayesha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures do not do this cabin justice. It's a stunning property and so peaceful. It was the perfect blend of "away from it all" and a small town nearby in Fife Lake. This property has its own small lake with access to kayaks and a canoe. We were so thankful that it was also dog friendly. That's a rare find with a home that's also very clean and beautiful. We had everything we needed and enjoyed a fire and the views the entire time. Can't wait to come back. The host, Carole is amazing and easy to communicate with. She also made check in and out very easy. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

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

Secluded

We had a great time at this property! Secluded, cozy cabin with an awesome view and even better fishing! We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at this incredibly clean cabin! We spent our days fishing and swimming on the lake and using the various boats available. We spotted tons of wildlife while we were there and made use of both the grill and the fire pit. Carole was a fantastic host who communicated with me at the beginning, middle and end of our trip to make sure everything was going smoothly. Besides the breathtaking views and endless fun, the property is filled with a variety of books, magazines, antiques and decor from various times and places making for a truly one of a kind cabin experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

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

Peaceful and Relaxing Stay

We stayed for two days and had a wonderful time at the cabin. It was perfect for our family of 3. We really enjoyed touring the lake on the paddle boat. It was a relaxing and peaceful stop on our way to the UP. Carole was great. She was responsive and quickly answered all our questions. We definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Snezana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely stay. Had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

T I.

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

Long weekend getaway

Great, quiet atmosphere to decompress but still close to Traverse City. A lot of enticing outside space to explore on foot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle O.

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

Perfect Getaway

My family and I booked this location to escape the city for the weekend with our dogs and it was the perfect getaway. The hosts were lovely, the property was the perfect updated cabin, and the space was away from it all with a perfect night view and trails to wander.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob V.

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

Fantastic all around!

Beautiful cabin! Terrific location and exceptional guest services and communications. Highly highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful

Beautiful property. wonderful host
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

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

It was a hidden gem!

Overall great! We really loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Great Cabin

We had a great stay at this clean & peaceful cabin. Views were awesome as well as the cabins decor. Would love to stay again in the fall or winter!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

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

Excellent property

Amazing property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oren N.

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

Great

Prefect place clean great owners
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

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

Amazing lake house in the woods

Sont know what to say. Amazing house and property, it was one of the most peaceful getaways we've done in a long time. We were there at peak fall color and it was beautiful. Check in was easy and the owner couldnt be nicer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful

Beautiful place. wonderful host !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Definitely a hidden gem!

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin and were very pleased when we arrived. The property grounds were amazing and on a private lake. The pictures do not do this cabin justice! Cabin was very clean and had everything we needed for a a weeks stay. Carole is a wonderful host and this is somewhere we would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie O.

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

Lake getaway!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed the cabin. It was remote, peaceful, and very clean. All of the amenities were a bonus and exactly as described. The lake is fun and enjoyable! Carole was lovely during our stay and made sure everything was perfect for our family! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Our family loved the mix of old and new at this cabin. Legit log cabin on one side and modern kitchen/bathrooms on the other. The eclectic decorations made it even more fun. We played in the lake, saw some amazing sunsets and even got to see the northern lights just down the street. It was relaxing and quiet which is just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach N.

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

Weekend stay

We had a short stay while attending the fall classic soccer tournament in TC, this cabin’s pictures DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT do it justice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carole Loftis

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My name is Carole Loftis. I have been coming up to this area for a number of years, and just realized, not too long ago, I am a ways past middle age even though I don't feel like it.
I have always been self employed, bed and breakfast, restaurants and, as of late, vacation rentals, which I so far enjoy the most!

Why they chose this property

Nature abounds.

What makes this property unique

Private, only three properties on the lake which is beautiful and spring fed, great for swimming and ice skating. The cabin has 300 acres to explore, also plenty of space around the cabin for play, sitting around a campfire or reading a book on the deck.

Languages:

English

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