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Central Location! Relax at this Restful Retreat 10-15 from Downtown

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A wooden cabin with a porch, a staircase, and a mailbox.
A living room with a white armchair, a black wire chair, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a hallway leading to another room.
A living room with a wooden slatted ceiling, a red sofa, a floral sofa, a dark cabinet, and a round wooden table.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a decorative wreath on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a wooden island with bar stools, and recessed ceiling lights.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, beach near Silver Lake Recreation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, The Crown Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Lower Family Room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Central Location! Relax at this Restful Retreat 10-15 from Downtown

Meticulously maintained 3-bedroom/2.5-bath home with 2 living rooms ...one for parents and one for the kids! Enjoy the amenities you'd expect in an upscale rental including (2) new LG Smart TVs, fast WiFi, comfortable furniture, gas fireplace, fridge w/ice-maker, front-load washer/dryer, Weber propane grill, dishwasher, 2-person jacuzzi tub in the primary suite and firewood included for the private backyard pit! Located on Long Lake Peninsula, Guests will enjoy the association's concrete boat launch and shared lake frontage (hard sand bottom with a swim area and swim raft) in addition to the private park and treed walking neighborhood.

Downtown Traverse City is a 15 minute drive. This location is ideal providing easy access to Traverse City entertainment, Interlochen Center for the Arts, infamous Moomers, casinos, sand dunes, golfing, skiing, and all that the greater Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Benzie areas have to offer.

At 2800+ acres, Long Lake is the largest lake in Grand Traverse County. It is also the 30th largest inland lake in Michigan. Long Lake contains 5 islands with public walking trails and picnic tables. Long Lake is also known for great fishing with depths up to 70 feet. There is plenty of room in the driveway to park your boat and trailer.

Please keep all smoking outside and cigarette butts removed properly. Daily maid service is not available.

Peak Summer weekly reservations must occur between a Friday-to-Friday due to Housekeeping arrangements. A weekly discount is provided for a 7-night stay.

Attention Vacationers: Please know you can click "Send a Message" to communicate directly with the Owner to ask questions before reserving the home and providing Vrbo payment info.

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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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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Owner will contact Guest for their email. Guest will be emailed a Rental Agreement to sign and return along with their valid driver's license.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-001048
Property # 317129
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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Interlochen Center for the Arts and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • beach near Silver Lake Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • The Crown Golf Club - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • beach near Settlers Park - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Bass Lake - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 10 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Central Location! Relax at this Restful Retreat 10-15 from Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Central Location! Relax at this Restful Retreat 10-15 from Downtown?

As of 17 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Location! Relax at this Restful Retreat 10-15 from Downtown on 21 Aug 2026 start from AU$2,232, 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.

What time is check-in at Central Location! Relax at this Restful Retreat 10-15 from Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central Location! Relax at this Restful Retreat 10-15 from Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Central Location! Relax at this Restful Retreat 10-15 from Downtown located?

Situated in Traverse City, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Bass Lake, The Crown Golf Club and Fisher's Run. Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Mall are also within 9 miles (15 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 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerrod P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

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

Convenient & Quiet Place for exploring Traverse City & Sleeping Bear!

Used this lovely home to explore the Traverse City area and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Doesn’t hurt that it’s not far to visit the very popular Moomers dairy farm with outstanding fresh made ice cream!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you Colleen. It was a pleasure having you and your group:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

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

Fall Break

We have family on Long Lake and this was the perfect location to visit with them. We had enough room for our kids to spread out and the kitchen was well equipped to cook dinner for the entire family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It all starts with the host...Audrey was amazing and very helpful. This was my 1st experience like this and I can't wait to do it again. We were close to everything we needed within 15-20 minutes. The decor of the home was great and you can tell that alot of thought came into this home. I would recommend this home for anyone its amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tana R.

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

Beautiful

The home was beautiful and spotless. Our host was great. Location perfect. Will return next year if available. The Renner’s
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was nice and cozy for our family vacation! I had family in the area so it was nice to have “tourists”. Location to the lake was nice and boat rental was very easy! If I could ever talk my Buckeye husband into going to “the state up north” we’d for sure be back and use the same rental! The power did go out one night due to a quick storm and the owner contacted us to make sure we were okay and when the power was due to come back on so that was great! 10/10 stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne J.

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

Charming cottage across from the lake

Plenty of comfortable space for our family of four. We’ve been renting houses/condos through Vrbo for 15 years and I have never seen a better stocked kitchen! Loved using the grill for local whitefish and fire pit for s’mores at sunset. Audrey was wonderful to work with and we hope to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2020
You are so kind! It warms my heart to know someone so well-travelled found my home, and kitchen:), so welcoming. Thank you for choosing my home for your vacation memories.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

Very Relaxing Time in TC

We had a wonderful time at this place last week in TC. The house was extremely clean and the owner had excellent communication. The area is so quiet and lovely. It is also very close to anything you want to do i.e. golfing, shopping, movies, Moomers, etc. The beach is a 1/4 mile walk but, it is a nice area for the kids to play when you arrive there. No complaints. We had an excellent time!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. I am so happy you had a wonderful vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

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

Clean, comfy, and cozy!

The property was beautiful, the location can’t be beat! The home was tidy and beautifully appointed with comfortable beds and everything you need in the kitchen. Communication with the host was easy and quick. I would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting a great getaway vacation! Close to Traverse City, Interlochen. Empire. Fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved everything about this property. The photos show no justice. So comfortable and definitely has room for at least 10 people. Audrey was an amazing host in so many ways. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

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

Fantastic getaway

This was a lovely home for our vacation! The lot felt private and cozy, you can't beat the location, and we loved having two huge sectionals to seat our whole group. Everything was clean and it felt like home. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candace L.

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

Nice, big house

The limit of 6 people is the only downfall as the house would definitely fit more. Loved the fact that the master suite in the basement had the jacuzzi tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Lovely stay near the lake

This is a very comfortable, clean home with access to Long Lake. We cooked almost every night of our stay in a kitchen that has all the amenities. My son and daughter-in-law and their twin children stayed downstairs which was perfect for them. The host provided toys for the children which they enjoyed playing with. Our communication with the host was excellent. She was extremely helpful. We really enjoyed our stay in beautiful Traverse City.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark G.

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

Property was very clean.

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen S G. G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family wedding

Lovely home but not set up for seniors....lower level ( basement) was beautiful but the steep highly polished steps were a challenge especially with the no shoes policy listed on every door..it was convenient to our wedding venue and the owner responded immediately to a question..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

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

Girls Weekend

We were looking for something out of the way and quiet and that's exactly what we found. The house is adorable and well maintained. Bigger than we expected with all the modern appliances and absolutely everything we could possibly need or want was there. The beds were comfortable and bedding was high quality. We loved the fireplace and appreciated it during the cool nights even in September. The kitchen was stocked with everything we could ever need and then some. Audrey has literally thought of everything and was available for us if we needed her via text. Will definitely stay there again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Wine and relaxation

Came to the area for the first time looking to do some wine tasting. Found this property and it looked to be in a great location - close enough to enjoy the wineries and downtown Traverse City, but remote enough to be quiet and relaxing at the end of the day. Owner was amazing to work with, house was very clean, comfortable (I’m a bit of a mattress snob and slept great) and it had everything we needed in the kitchen etc. Covid caused some adjustments to standard procedures, but everything was communicated ahead of time and there were no surprises! Great trip…even if we had to cut it short because of an injury. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bruce R.

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

Family get together

A week with daughters and their husbands. Excellent house and location. Plenty to do in the area. Had good weather,too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

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

Great girls weekend

Perfect place for me and a few friends for a girls weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie E.

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

Absolutely beautiful home!

Pictures do not do it justice! 3 couples stayed here, plenty of room. Very clean and comfortable. We loved it!! Would stay here again over and over!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steph F.

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

Perfect relaxation escape

Everything was perfect. Rented this property as a couples getaway weekend with some friends. House is located in a cute & quiet neighborhood, not far from downtown T.C. Spacious and comfortable for relaxing. Evening bonfires with perfect starry sky views. Will definitely be looking to rent this property again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lurinda A.

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

Ladies weekend

Beautiful home, beautiful location, very clean, close to town. Downside was paying a cleaning fee but still expected to strip beds and start laundry, not a big deal, but that’s what we were getting away from.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Great house. Very Clean!

Ts house worked very well for our family. Gpa. Gma, son, daughter-in-law and 16 month old grand child. With a master suite in the basement we had seperate spaces which made the stay very easy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Wonderful location

The house is in a wonderful neighborhood. Clean and very spacious. Water access is a short walk down the road and the neighborhood is quiet. The lake is amazing. Would book every year but we just got a dog and this is a no pet property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Good location for TC

Good location for getting in and around the TC area. Just far enough away to be peaceful after a full day of activities. House has everything we needed and fit seven of us comfortably (including four teenagers!). Owner was easy to work with and very prompt with any questions or issues we had. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Audrey Penny

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When my wheels turn onto Long Lake Peninsula, I unknowingly exhale and instantly relax. "I am home." I purchased this home at a young age, many many years ago. Memories include bringing my babies home, them riding their trikes down the driveway, many walks to the beach, parties at the park, and good times with friends and neighbors. I continue to lovingly renovate and upgrade this cherished getaway and 'go back home' often. I hope you feel the warmth and love inside these walls the moment you walk through the doorway:)

Why they chose this property

The drive in is slow-paced under a canopy of trees with peeks of the calming lake. Neighbors smile and wave as they walk their dog. Life just seems to slow down on Long Lake Peninsula.

What makes this property unique

All the wood trim and countertops were made by us from trees we cut from Grandma's property. The stones in the shower are from Dad's lake....I spent a year slicing them like bread. Every inch of this house is personal.

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