*** Newly Listed Lake House! Sleeps up to 12. Large sandy beach & swim area ***

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A wooden deck with metal chairs and a glass table, surrounded by trees and a green umbrella.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table and chairs, a kitchen with white cabinets and modern appliances, and a large island with stools.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a wooden floor.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, pendant lights, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Arbutus Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

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

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Traverse City

Traverse City is home to this holiday home. 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 the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Map
Traverse City, MI

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
  • Front Street - 15 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪J & S Hamburg - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kingsley Local Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪K.I. Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is *** Newly Listed Lake House! Sleeps up to 12. Large sandy beach & swim area *** pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at *** Newly Listed Lake House! Sleeps up to 12. Large sandy beach & swim area ***?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *** Newly Listed Lake House! Sleeps up to 12. Large sandy beach & swim area ***?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is *** Newly Listed Lake House! Sleeps up to 12. Large sandy beach & swim area *** located?

Situated in Traverse City, this holiday home is steps away from Forest Lakes and Arbutus Lake. Spider Lake is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean and did its job for our week stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We really enjoyed this property! The owner was a great communicator, house was very clean, kitchen well stocked and everything on the listing was more than accurate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Summer Vacation

Great host and very accommodating. Living space was wide open and provided great space for our group of 11 to gather comfortably. Well stocked kitchen with many amenities to make for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home, great location, excellent host

This home was more beautiful inside than the pictures suggest. It was well appointed, and had a ton of space for our large crew of six kids and two adults both to gather and to take a break from things. Both the playground and the beach were big hits with all of our kids and both were very close to the property. The host was very responsive to all of our questions and was very accommodating. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Enjoyed this property

We had a great stay. The house was nicely renovated with big bedrooms & comfortable beds. The description /pictures are accurate. An outdoor deck with patio furniture allows enjoyment of the lake view. The fire pit with comfortable chairs was nicely done for evening enjoyment. Will recommend this property to family & friends for up-north vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location could not have been more perfect for our family. The host, Todd, was very accommodating to our needs. He responded to every question in a timely polite manner. The boat launch and dock were fantastic and a 2 minute drive from the house. The Lakes were beautiful and enjoyed them for swimming, fishing and cruising. The house had a well stocked kitchen. The living room area and large dining area was very perfect.The amount and quality of the towels was fantastic. The firepit was great for relaxing and of course for s’mores. It couldn’t have been better for our family!
Kayaking on lake.
Dock fishing.
Evening boat cruise.
Walking down to lake.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lake Home!

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful Michigan lake home! It was a central location for all of our Traverse City area adventures. The kitchen was perfect and big enough to make dinner for our group of 10! We were a little nervous about there only being 2 bathrooms because we were a group of mostly adults, but we had no issues. Beds were comfortable! Laundry room was fantastic and the outdoor eating space was also perfect! Our families have always gone to Florida or the Carolinas for vacation, but the weather and beauty of Michigan in July is unmatched! Thank you for opening your beautiful home to us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for the great review. We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was very nice. Check in went very smoothly. Overall the home was lovely, clean and spacious. Good quality towels, bedding, etc. The kitchen was well-equipped. We had an issue with the stove, however, Todd was able to resolve it very quickly. I really appreciated that Todd was responsive to any concerns or questions that i had before and during our stay. I had two concerns:There were 7 of us with two bathrooms. It was very challenging at times, and having an extra bathroom would have been a big help. The decking outside was very large and nice. I like it when I can sit outside and view the water. However, I was disappointed that you could see only a very tiny part of the water from one small area on the deck.We enjoyed the fire pit and appreciated having firewood supplied to us. The location was good. We were only 20 min or so from the downtown tranverse city area. Close enough to restaurants and grocery stores.it was a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for family

Great property. Overall a great stay with our family (4 parents, 4 kids ages 3-7, 2 grand parents) with plenty of space (both bedrooms, common areas indoors and outdoor space for our sized group. Access to small community beach was perfect for the kids. There were toys, a water mat, and plenty of beach chairs for non-resident use which made our daily beach trips down the hill even more convenient. House was reasonably equipped/had the necessities. Communication with the owner was excellent and made the rental process seamless. We were able to rent a pontoon and had dock access that allowed for a very nice couple days of boating, tubing and wake boarding through the public boat launch at the north end of the lake (10-15 min boat ride back down to the accessible dock). Walk down the hill to the beach is not overly cumbersome and is not far from the home but would be potentially strenuous for anyone with limitations/elderly. Only 10-12 mins from an Oleson’s for full grocery, a well stocked local store only a couple miles away and 15 mins from Traverse. All this allowed for us to spend some days disconnected and others with plenty of options of things to do for the family. The fire pit and grill area was used almost daily/nightly and was perfect for our sized group. Would recommend for similar groups and would consider again in the future. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely house - could be exceptional with a few simple additions

Fun stay here with 6 adults and 4 kids for a family vacation! We loved the beach - the lake was much warmer than nearby Lake Michigan, and we really enjoyed the canoe and kayaks! The swim platform was a huge hit with the kids! Todd, the property manager, was very responsive and helpful when we had an issue with the oven our first night. The listing is a little deceptive; the beach is a walk down a steep hill, and some of our group with mobility challenges had trouble with the path. The house was lovely inside - clearly recently updated, with a great kitchen and new appliances. However, the kitchen was missing a few simple but important tools: pot holders, measuring cups/spoons, can opener, etc., which made cooking difficult. The living area was very large, but didn't have enough seating for a house that sleeps 12. The two couches (which were not very comfortable) only fit 6; more couches/chairs would be great. The bedrooms were comfortable, but the carpets had an odd musty smell, and they were also missing some simple items: e.g., trash cans & mirrors. There were 4 exterior doors, none of which had mats... with a beach, wood-chip path from the beach, and sand/gravel driveway, you can imagine how much yuck was tracked in by 10 pairs of feet, even though we were taking our shoes off at the door. Entry mats seem like a simple easy addition! On the whole, the house was beautiful, and a few simple additions would make it really exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Hi Sarah! Glad to hear that you and the family enjoyed vacation. I appreciate the review and do apologize for the issues. Unfortunately my cleaner missed that some items had came up missing previous to your arrival. All of which has been remedied. I also have brought back the third couch which was normally there. Unfortunately, I had renters the previous week who damaged the couch and made it unusable and wasn’t able to get it cleaned in time for the next rental. That also did include the carpeting in three of the bedrooms, which has now been professionally cleaned by Stanley Steamer. Thankful that those issues were easily taken care of. With rentals things do come up damaged,broken or missing and I always make the best effort to get things back to the standard that we expect when we travel and rent. Again my apologies, if you ever want to come back I would be happy to offer you and the family a discount for a future rental. Todd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this property with our family of 10. There was plenty of room for everyone, and it was clean and comfortable. The host, Todd, was very responsive to our requests for things like toilet paper and dish detergent. We expected it to be a waterfront property with a private beach, which it is not. It is very close to the beach, but there are several houses between the property and the lake. Otherwise, it was very nice and we enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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