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Picture-Perfect Lakeside Cottage with Hot Tub
Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6139.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Spider Lake
- Place, Rennie Lake
- Place, Traverse City Beach
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bunk Room
1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Picture-Perfect Lakeside Cottage with Hot Tub
Welcome to Island Lake! Our cozy cabin is nestled on a quiet, wooded lot with over 100 ft of private, sandy lakefront. The property is newly renovated, and it features a Scandinavian styled interior, spacious lakeside deck with inset hot tub, and cozy design elements throughout. Enjoy hiking trails right out the backdoor, paddle the lake in our two included kayaks, or take a 15-minute drive to explore nearby Traverse City – all from an idyllic, nature-oriented location.
Inside the cottage, you will find a smart tv, logged into most major streaming services (netflix, hulu, hbo max, disney+), an air conditioning and heating unit with remote control if the temps get too hot or cold, a fully stocked kitchen will everything you need to make a home-cooked meal and washer & dryer.
Outside, you will find an outdoor dining table, Adirondack chairs and an outdoor couch along with a flat top grill for all your outdoor cooking needs. Enjoy a campfire in the fire pit near the lake, take the kayaks or canoe out to explore or play in the sandy bottom lakefront. At night enjoy a warm soak in the hot tub.
Traverse City has something for everyone. The area is filled with breweries, distilleries and wineries, has a wide variety of restaurants, offers cute, downtown shopping and you can find almost any outdoor activity you can think of (mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, atv trails, bike trails, swimming, paddle boarding, boating, etc).
We love this place with all our hearts and we’re certain you’ll love it too!
Inside the cottage, you will find a smart tv, logged into most major streaming services (netflix, hulu, hbo max, disney+), an air conditioning and heating unit with remote control if the temps get too hot or cold, a fully stocked kitchen will everything you need to make a home-cooked meal and washer & dryer.
Outside, you will find an outdoor dining table, Adirondack chairs and an outdoor couch along with a flat top grill for all your outdoor cooking needs. Enjoy a campfire in the fire pit near the lake, take the kayaks or canoe out to explore or play in the sandy bottom lakefront. At night enjoy a warm soak in the hot tub.
Traverse City has something for everyone. The area is filled with breweries, distilleries and wineries, has a wide variety of restaurants, offers cute, downtown shopping and you can find almost any outdoor activity you can think of (mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, atv trails, bike trails, swimming, paddle boarding, boating, etc).
We love this place with all our hearts and we’re certain you’ll love it too!
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Traverse City
Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the waterfront. 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 and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Traverse City, MI
What's nearby
- Spider Lake - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
- Rennie Lake - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
- Traverse City Beach - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
- Arbutus Lake - 14 min drive - 9.4 km
- Traverse City State Park - 16 min drive - 16.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Burger King - 17 min drive
- Peegeo's - 13 min drive
- Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - 18 min drive
- Smoke And Porter - 19 min drive
- Season's Buffet - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Teresa Johnson
Hello! We are a family who loves to travel and spend time together. Our properties are a reflection of the things we care about: friendship, community, nature, and quality time. We are a multi-racial family who value diversity, and we love hosting guests from all walks of life.
Why they chose this property
Having a cottage of our own has always been a dream for us. Over the years, we have realized that as much as we prioritize spending time together, quality family time can be difficult to create in the midst of daily commitments to work, school, sports, and social activities. For years, we rented cottages as a "life hack" that forced us to slow down and be more present. We loved the way a cottage inspired deeper connection between us and our kids. We wanted to invest in our own property... which in turn would allow us to invest in our family.
Our Island Lake cottage is this dream come to life. When we purchased the property, it was a bit of an aesthetic mess, but over the years we've worked to transform it into a cozy haven – intentionally designed to facilitate family fun, friendship and community.
For us, every visit is a joy. We hope it is for you as well.
Our Island Lake cottage is this dream come to life. When we purchased the property, it was a bit of an aesthetic mess, but over the years we've worked to transform it into a cozy haven – intentionally designed to facilitate family fun, friendship and community.
For us, every visit is a joy. We hope it is for you as well.
What makes this property unique
This cottage is unique in that it has recently been renovated from top-to bottom. The brand-new back deck runs the entire length of the cottage and offers the most gorgeous views of the lake by day, and the coziest, string-light illuminated hangout spot at night. We live a few hours away and our family enjoys the cottage as often as possible. As a result, it's not just another short-term rental – it's a one-of-a-kind getaway designed to be the perfect cozy escape. It's our favorite place on earth... and we think it will be yours as well.
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