Spacious, waterfront cottage in Traverse City. Fireplace. Dog friendly.
Make a splash at this up north 1950s vintage cabin-style home on 100 feet of beautiful Long Lake. This vintage cottage has a great ‘step back in time’ feel, with many current updates to create an enjoyable stay. Splash Landing features 4-bedrooms and 2-bathrooms welcoming up to eight guests at a time.
Walk into the open living/dining room area, with lovely hardwood floors and large windows with a view of the lake. Plenty of room for eating, curling up by the wood-burning fireplace, or watching a good movie. To the right, there are two bedrooms on the main floor. The first bedroom has a queen bed and a twin bed, and the second has a queen bed. To the left of the living room, there is a large full kitchen with a dishwasher. The kitchen includes a breakfast area. A full bathroom with a shower/tub combo is to the left of the kitchen at the top of the steps leading to the basement.
The finished walk-out basement has plenty of room, a washer and dryer are under the stairs. There are two bedrooms on the basement level one with a queen bed; the second has a full bed. There is a sofa bed in the spacious lower-level family room. A full bath with a shower/tub combo is available on the lower level. This is a great location to enjoy some downtime, with lots of books to curl up with and board games too! And that is only the inside!
Outside beautiful Long Lake is waiting. There are a few steps down to the lake from the patio area. Swimming, boating, and fishing are just outside the door! A row boat for some fishing fun is included! The lake has a nice sandy bottom for the little ones. A charcoal grill and picnic table are available for an outdoor meal, and the firepit makes a perfect evening gathering place. A Dock and boat mooring is available and will accommodate up to a 17’ boat 3000lbs max. Do not tie up to the dock, it is for loading and unloading only. (Dock not guaranteed after Labor Day Weekend or before June 15) there is a camera facing the dock for security purposes.
This home is in a great location, an easy drive to Traverse City and all it has to offer or head to Interlochen or Honor. This home is 30 miles from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. Try South Long Lake Forest Natural Area for a family hike, it is less than five minutes away. Boone's Long Lake Inn is 1.5 miles down the road, or Taqueria TC Latino has great Mexican food, just 4 miles away!
Sorry no AC, fans provided. Your well-mannered dog is welcome. No Smoking.
STR22-00065 Long Lake township ordinance.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Sleeps 8.
Bedroom 1: queen bed, twin/single bed || Bedroom 2: king bed || Bedroom 3: queen bed || Bedroom 4: queen bed || Bed 5: sofa bed futon (located in the lower family room)
OUTDOORS: charcoal grill, dock, patio, boat mooring, fire pit, life jackets (adults)
INDOORS: WIFI, cable TV, flat panel TV, board games, books, DVD player, no A/C, ceiling fans & fans, fireplace
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious, waterfront cottage in Traverse City. Fireplace. Dog friendly. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious, waterfront cottage in Traverse City. Fireplace. Dog friendly.?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious, waterfront cottage in Traverse City. Fireplace. Dog friendly. on 5 May 2026 start from AU$321, 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 Spacious, waterfront cottage in Traverse City. Fireplace. Dog friendly.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Where is Spacious, waterfront cottage in Traverse City. Fireplace. Dog friendly. located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Bass Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Crown Golf Club and Grand Traverse Mall. Lake Michigan and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
8.2
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is an oversized 50s cabin right on the water that we stayed at in the dead of winter. It is very charming and includes most of the original features. Everything works, beds are comfy, and we had a great stay!
Quiet lakefront cottage on Long Lake within short driving distance to Traverse City. Plenty of room to spread out, enjoy a bonfire and dine in or explore the local attractions.
Loved the open floor plan, great views, lots of bedroom options. Well-stocked kitchen. Cozy, comfortable, cabin feeling.
Heidi K.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Richard R.
3 July 2025
Splash landing
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Ok but things didn’t work like tv in main room coffee put had a sign on it that it was broken luckily I was able to get ahold of management they sent over a new one , but I was surprised the cleaning lady didn’t report or replace it the floors were sticky and two of the fans were shot otherwise was pleasant.
Richard R.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2025
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to know that you had a pleasant stay. We are dismayed to learn about the housekeeping issues and do apologize. We are always happy to send a housekeeper and extra fans. We did try and trouble shoot the tv issue with you.
Lovely property for our family! The kitchen, however, was ill-supplied i.e. lots of mis-matched and/or lidless old pots and pans, all poorly organized - we had to search to find two decent fry pans, only one of which had a lid, and there are lots of spacious cabinets, largely empty, to search through. The kitchen table overlooking the lake was wonderful - we played a lot of cribbage there - and the little desk nook was perfect for our laptop. What a beautiful lake, and if the weather had cooperated we would have spent most of our time outdoors - unfortunately it was very cold and rainy. So nice to have a fireplace and lots of wood to take the chill off - a much-appreciated warm and cozy up-north vibe.
Steve W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
Thank you for your review. Pleased to know that it turned out to be a lovely property for your family. We appreciate your observations and will follow up.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bruce H.
24 June 2024
Another happy vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our 4th year staying at splash landing and we'll be back next year!
Fun family time. A great house for gameplaying and opening presents.
Alison L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2022
So glad you enjoyed !
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert J.
10 Oct 2024
Long Lake Peninsula Rental
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful property and very cool cabin / home. I recommend.
Robert J.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2024
Thank you ! So glad to hear that you enjoyed this waterfront home!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Brandie M.
6 Jan 2020
New year getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very enjoyable the house was clean with great views of the lake
Brandie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking time to let us know! So pleased you enjoyed your stay and the beautiful views!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan J.
16 July 2018
Great week.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great weather really topped off a great week on Long Lake in Traverse City.
Jonathan J.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Nothing like a week in July on Long Lake.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Deborah P.
12 Dec 2018
Perfect place for our family Christmas celebration
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful time! The view of the lake was beautiful! The beds were comfortable and the shower water pressure was incredible! We hope to stay at this rental again for another Christmas celebration.
Deborah P.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
We hope to see you Christmas 2019.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carmen M.
13 Aug 2019
Family Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location and house was perfect for our family. The water depth was just right for the children. There was plenty of room and the house was well furnished and spotless. We hope to return in the future.
Carmen M.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you, we appreciate such great information. We look forward to seeing you soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carol B.
16 Feb 2023
Splash Landing in winter
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The cabin is was comfortable and clean. It is a rustic family style traditional lake home. The location is excellent for many activities, or good to just hang out at the cabin. Will plan to come back.
Carol B.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your return!
Archival
8/10 Good
Tim K.
9 May 2017
Weekend with Friends
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Location and outside is very nice with a good sized patio, fire pit and access to long lake. The main floor was nice. The downstairs had good space but the bathroom was not very nice. I would rent this property again.
Tim K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
We are so happy you had a great stay. Come back and see us again soon!
Archival
8/10 Good
Russ E.
28 Feb 2017
Guys Retreat Weekend
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Good place for our large group. Close to TC and a great restaurant, Boone's Inn. Place was mostly clean, more thourough cleaning was needed in the kitchen. Nice cabin on the lake, that has obviously had numerous adds over the years to accommodate more people.
Russ E.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Glad you had a nice retreat if you ever find things not up to par please give our office a call we would have had someone right out.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kellie B.
26 June 2025
Made a Grammy happy!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My brother and I wanted to rent a home for our mother who doesn't travel much. This was a last minute booking so I was worried we wouldn't like the house. It was a really good deal. We pulled up after my mom and brother had gotten there and my mom walked out with a thumbs up. She immediately said I love this place! It's an older home, but a feel of a cottage. My husband and two kids (age 6 and 8) all had a great time. We had a fire and the kids loved picking a room. My mom said she would love to rent this house again. Thank you!
Kellie B.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2025
Thank you! We are so happy to hear that this home for a home run for the family - especially Grammy! We look forward to having you visit again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bruce H.
28 June 2021
Happy Week
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Aside from uncooperative weather, we had a great time and intend to rent this property again next year.However, we would recommend a new mattress or bedframe/boxspring for the front bedroom (closest to the road).
Bruce H.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2021
We are so sorry about the weather. Please give it another go again soon! We will make the owner aware of the bedframe situation, thank you for letting us know.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
9 Aug 2023
2 week vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The cabin is very old; no air conditioning and the dock is in need of repair. Overall we had a nice time but would prefer a newer vacation rental.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying with Visit Up North. We appreciate your comments. We look forward to the opportunity to find a vacation rental that will suit your needs.
Great neighborhood, wonderful lake. Location is very convenient to Traverse City and Interlochen. Due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, a massive storm blew through the area and destroyed the dock just before we arrived. So, we were not able to take full advantage of the property. The owner/management company did what they could to address our concerns.
Saulius M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David C.
12 Sept 2018
Fishing Trip To Long Lake
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Had a great time on our fishing trip to Long Lake. Lake was awesome. Lots of bass. Loons on the lake, Eagles flying overhead. Great trip. Property was plenty of room for our boats and 8 guys. Great location not far from Moomers Ice Cream and Boones Long Lake Inn for steaks.
David C.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Nature at it's finest. Glad you had a great time too.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joseph O.
29 Nov 2018
Iceman Weekend on Long Lake
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The lake home, Splash Landing on Long Lake), fit our needs very well for the weekend of 4 couples riding Iceman. It was clean, comfortable, with all of the necessary amenities (including TV and Internet). The only thing that we had to do was a bit of grocery shopping nearby, as there was no need to shop ahead and drag it with us.
Joseph O.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Sounds like this was a good fit. We look forward to next year's Iceman.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kurt M.
20 Feb 2019
Great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Met some guys for our annual ice fishing trip. The house was a perfect fit for us with room for all. The place was just as described and we all had a great time staying there. Access to the lake was a little tricky but it's winter in Michigan. We shoveled a little snow and cleared a good path to the lake. If only the fish would have been biting....
Kurt M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Its fun to ice fish on Long Lake. Wonder where the fish were? Well you might just have to come back and try again.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Chris R.
5 Aug 2018
Great family Time!!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We really enjoyed the cottage it was perfect for “ our gang” !! It has a great swimming area ..shallow & sandy for the kids.. it seemed whenever anyone went out fishing they caught something!! Pretty lake.. loved hearing & seeing the loons & their babies..good location to stores .. the cottage is older could use some updating but it all worked out fine..
Chris R.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
It is indeed a great location. The owner of this home continues to make improvements,
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marguerite D.
2 Aug 2019
Long Lake Dreamin'
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have been holding Camp Doster with our adult children and grandkids for 15 years. Splash Landing easily accommodates all of us, our boat, our assembled toys and games. It is on a lovely, quiet setting and with a park nearby, allows the kids do their own thing. It's proximity to Traverse, groceries and restaurants makes for a well-rounded vacation. We love the up north feel of the house and the homage to H. Clarence Frye gives a true sense of family tradition. Hope to make it part of ours, as well!
Marguerite D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Sounds like you have found the perfect spot for future Camps! We are so plesed you took the time to share your experiences with the home and it's location. See you next year!
Archival
6/10 Okay
Pam S.
22 Aug 2017
Management Company is awesome, this property not so much.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house is in a great location but with the amount we paid for the week you would think they could afford to update it, and this house needs some serious updating. It is so old and musty. Good thing we were outside the majority of our stay.
Pam S.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Thank you for your review. We are sorry this home had issues for you. The owner of this home continues to make updates at this 1950s home. It will always be a rustic lake cabin. Being on the lake and with high humidity you will get musty odors form time to time.
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