Direct Long Lake Home in Traverse City. Fireplace, A/C. Pet friendly.

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Entire home

Living Room - Wood-burning fireplace, WiFi, cable TV, DVD player, smart TV.

Kitchen - Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, trash bags, paper towels.

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Dryer
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Washer
Barbecue grill

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Traverse City, Michigan

Village at Grand Traverse Commons
‪10 min drive‬
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
‪11 min drive‬
Turtle Creek Stadium
‪13 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Stay at this incredible lakefront lodge, located on a quiet tree-lined road right on Long Lake. This beautiful home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and welcomes up to 10 people. The open-style, spacious living room has a wood-burning fireplace and is a great place for gathering. The primary bedroom has its own fireplace and an en-suite bathroom.

This location is beautiful and private on an all-sports lake with a no-wake zone in front of the house. There is a huge porch with rocking chairs and wrought iron furniture to sit and enjoy the gorgeous lake views. Enjoy summer picnics on the deck or down on the shoreline, with lots of room for the kids to run and play. The water is shallow at the shore. There is a grill available for outdoor cooking, and a fire pit by the shore. The sunsets are spectacular and make for a perfect ending to a perfect day.

This home is in a great location for exploring the area. It is about 6.5 miles to downtown Traverse City and 10 miles to the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Drive approximately 30 miles to the Sleeping Bear Dunes, and 26 miles to Crystal Mountain for skiing in the winter!

Well-behaved pets are welcome, and owners must clean up after them.

STR23-00007

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 10.

Bedroom 1: queen bed and fireplace || Bedroom 2: queen bed || Bedroom 3: two sets of bunk beds (four twins) || Bedroom 4: king bed || Bedroom 5: full bed

OUTDOORS: Fire pit, gas grill, dock, row boat, grassy yard, porch, outdoor dining table & chairs, beach chairs, sandy beach

INDOORS: Wood-burning fireplace, WiFi, cable TV, DVD player, smart TV

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: Washer & dryer, iron & ironing board, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, central A/C

MISC: living space on one level, several stairs from parking to house, stairs from house to yard, approximately 400 feet from house to water

PARKING: 6 spaces

-- POLICIES --

- Pets allowed with fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

Property manager

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

Traverse City, Michigan

What's nearby

Bass Lake - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
Turtle Creek Stadium - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
Front Street - 15 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Direct Long Lake Home in Traverse City. Fireplace, A/C. Pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Direct Long Lake Home in Traverse City. Fireplace, A/C. Pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct Long Lake Home in Traverse City. Fireplace, A/C. Pet friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct Long Lake Home in Traverse City. Fireplace, A/C. Pet friendly. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Bass Lake, The Crown Golf Club and Bay Meadows Golf Course. Gilbert Park and Whelock Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

5 Jan 2025

Winter Retreat

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10/10 Excellent

John D.

10 Nov 2024

Peace and serenity 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: We visited the Forest Lodge Serenity house in late October 2024. The forest setting was wonderful and any summer crowds were long gone. The colors and the leaves on the ground added to the beauty. The vintage home makes you feel like you are in the early 1900 but it is fully renovated and comfortable. Pet friendly is also a big feature. The location is far from everywhere yet minutes from Traverse City. perfect. We will definitely return.

8/10 Good

Shawn Q.

28 Oct 2024

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

Traverse City Long Lake Friends Trip

Very nice location and very roomy common areas. We loved the living room and dining room set up. Great porch wrapping around part of the house and facing the lake. For swimming in warm weather, great beach, shallow sandy lake front the extends out quite a ways. The house was very well equipped with kitchen and other items.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Essa S.

20 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

2889 forest lodge

We walked into a house full of cobwebs and dust everywhere. Dishes in the cabinets that had dried food on them. There was mold in the coffee maker. We found ants and some kind of droppings that kept reappearing. Ant, mouse and termite traps within reach of the toddlers.. The boards on the boardwalk over the marsh leading to the lake were cracked and sagging and uneven. There is a row boat and canoe but no oars. There are some stone steps from the house towards the beach covered with sand, which made navigating them treacherous. One of us fell and bruised her arm badly. The beach area is small but nice and the lake is clear and huge. When we were on the water it was nice. First time I have ever had to give a bad review. Essa S.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sally S.

6 June 2024

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

Bayshore weekend stay

Beautiful property on a gorgeous lake. We had more than enough space for our party of 10. The only complaint would be the location of the bathrooms. All the bedrooms were a distance from the 2 bathrooms that were situated directly across from each other. Nothing that can be changed about that so just an FYI. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

John D.

30 Nov 2023

Character home on Long Lake

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10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

22 Aug 2023

Travelingin6S

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: Huge historic home on beautiful Long Lake couldn’t have been any more charming. The walk down to the lake was a little longer than we would have liked but overall it was a fantastic vacation place.We had plenty of room to live for a week with the spacious great room .The dining room table switched conveniently from a place to eat into a family gathering for evening games and cards.The large wrap around porch provided another area of outdoor gathering for morning coffee to plan the day’s activities. We would consider rebooking in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

susan o.

23 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake vacation 2023

This home is large and adequately equipped. Excellent new dock and nice beach with direct access. Great location. Mattresses are badly worn and back room Queen is awful. Wraparound porch was nice w swing. Excellent lake for water skiers.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

James L.

18 July 2023

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: We usually go to Florida this time of year, but wanted to stay out of the heat this time. We are all very glad we chose this spot. The home and location were great. Beautiful lake view from the porch, dock for our pontoon,m lake swimming, fire pit each night and enjoyed Traverse City and surrounding area. Hiking, boating and fishing. First time on M22 and some very good restaraunts and small towns to experience.

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8/10 Good

Amy H.

3 July 2023

2nd Lovely Stay at Serenity Forest Lodge

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: Our family group of 6 adults (three generations) enjoyed our second summer vacationing at this historic, secluded, cool lakeside lodge. Numerous improvements had been made; we so appreciated the increased lighting, new washer/dryer, and how very clean the whole place was when we arrived. The new dock is sturdy and makes swimming much easier with the steps down into the water. The kitchen is well stocked, and we loved both casual lunches on the back patio, and gathering at the large dining table for dinner. Proximity to Traverse City shopping and attractions is terrific. We rented a kayak and used the canoe that comes with the rental too. Long Lake is clear and very swimmable, with buoys marking a loon preserve across the lake from the lodge. We heard loons every morning and night, and even saw a few. Guests should be warned that this is not a very accessible house; that's the down side. We brought 2 grandmothers, but couldn't bring the third because she can't do stairs. A few ramps here would go a long way.

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8/10 Good

Amy H.

2 July 2023

2nd Lovely Stay at Serenity Forest Lodge

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10/10 Excellent

Danny B., River Ridge

17 June 2023

Pleasant Vacation Home

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: First time staying at this house. Very uniquely built with main area having plenty of space to visit with your family and friends. Back porch gives you a great view of the property and overlooking the lake. The lake is always calm even on windy days which is nice compared to Traverse Bay when you have small children. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Harrell V.

3 June 2023

Fabulous vacation of a lifetime!

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: What a wonderful time our entire family shared while staying in your beautiful home. It was remarkable in every way! The location was incredible with a private beach, a beautiful dock for our boat, a canoe and rowboat and a delightful fire pit right by the lake. Your home was exquisite in every way - all the rooms beautifully decorated with impressive antiques, a spacious well-stocked kitchen, a comfortable and cozy living room, a gigantic wraparound porch, and plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. What a beautiful place to make lifelong memories!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Chuck B., Fenton, Michigan

24 Jan 2023

Great family 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: Loved this house! The Lodge was perfect for our family getaway with our older kids. House had everything we needed in a beautiful forest setting not far from Traverse City. Plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms and space. We would love to return next year. My only suggestion would be that the driveway be plowed. Our 4Runner had no trouble getting up the driveway but our kids parked at the bottom having vehicles without 4 wheel drive. It had snowed the night before our arrival and was a little slick.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

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10/10 Excellent

John D., Ann Arbor MI

1 Nov 2022

Forest Lodge Serentiy is like visiting the past

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: This vacation rental provided a wonderful experience. We stayed in late October and the colors were at a peak. Situated in a deep forest setting right on the lake, one experiences seclusion and quiet with all the lake views. Better yet the home was built in the 1880s and is fully updated. The furniture and decor are antique yet there are all the modern conveniences one would expect in a great vacation rental. Plenty of outlets, efficient heating and cooling, great cable and internet, yet like living in the past. The rental is also pet friendly and on a very quiet road ideal for walking the pets and by ourselves. The lake is shallow and very clean. The sunsets were stunning. The fireplace was functional (need to supply your own wood and kindling). Kitchen was well equipped, and the bedrooms are like from a bed and breakfast. We will definitely stay again.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

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8/10 Good

Joan V.

22 Oct 2022

Family Wedding

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: The home was located close to everything we needed in Traverse City and the Farm where the wedding was. House overall clean except a few minor things. Beds could use new mattresses. The property fit our needs too bad it wasn’t warm enough to enjoy the outdoor porches more.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

30 July 2022

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

Traverse City vacation.

We had an excellent time at our cabin on Long Lake. Kids enjoyed the water.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

29 June 2022

Great place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

30 May 2022

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

Beautiful retreat

Beautiful cabin in the woods with amazing beach area and crystal clear water! Very comfortable for our party of 8. I would definitely like to come back again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Charles M.

15 May 2022

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

Nice weekend.

Nice place. Lots of specific rules and reminders.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bud C.

1 Feb 2022

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

Very nice stay

Beautiful property! Very spacious and clean with a beautiful view of the lake (frozen over) and we could walk a short distance to Timbers recreation area to go cross country skiing. There was plenty of snow but the roads and driveway were plowed well.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madison I.

28 Nov 2021

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

Perfect Getaway

Absolutely loved our stay, can’t wait to visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S.

14 Nov 2021

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

Mackinac get away

We absolutely loved this property! It was better than we could have imagined. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Teri G.

29 Oct 2021

The Perfect Getaway

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

7 Sept 2021

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

Awesome Weekend

What a fantastic property! The pictures do not do this property justice. The home is absolutely beautiful. Great location. Easy ride into Traverse City to enjoy the day or an evening. Sleeping Bear Dunes is an easy trip. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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