Entire home

Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. NEW!!! Hot tub. Pet okay.

Photo gallery for Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. NEW!!! Hot tub. Pet okay.

Exterior
Kitchen
Lower level game/tv room
Living room main floor - Two full sofas and a love seat.  Large flat screen tv and a wood burning fireplace.
Lower level game/tv room - Lower-level game/tv room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12418.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

View map
Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Spider Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Arbutus Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. NEW!!! Hot tub. Pet okay.

The main level features a spacious living room/kitchen combo with a great view of the lake. There's a large flat-panel TV with cable and a large deck just off the living room. The fully stocked kitchen includes a gas stove, dishwasher, and all the tools needed to prepare meals for the whole family. Additionally, there is a wood-burning fireplace in the living room. There are 2 bedrooms: 1 with a King bed and the other with 2 Queens, each equipped with "Smart TVs” rather than Cable TVs. There is also 1 full bathroom and 1 half bath.

Upstairs, there's a bedroom with a King bed and a full bathroom.

The walk-out lower level features three bedrooms—one queen, two twins, and two twins—and one full bathroom. There's a fantastic family/game room to relax in, with opportunities to play pool, shuffleboard, or Pac-Man. Afterward, you can unwind in front of a large TV with cable! There's also an enclosed porch off the lower level family room that overlooks the water (please note that the outdoor room can get hot and muggy in the heat of summer).

The outdoor area is fabulous. You'll find a private lakefront with plenty of space for water activities. The shore is a bit soft, and the sand gets harder as you move out into the lake. There are 4 kayaks, a canoe, and a pedal boat available for water fun, as well as a swim raft. If you're bringing your own boat, there's a boat launch just down the street. The property also has a dock where a boat up to 22' can be tied. Additionally, a gas grill, outdoor furniture, and a fire pit enhance the outdoor experience. Tippicanoe Lodge promises to be an unforgettable vacation. A well-behaved dog is welcome with an additional nonrefundable cleaning fee. However, their humans are expected to clean up after their pets outside.

Grace McDonald Park is about 2 miles from the house. Spider Lake is located 12 miles south of downtown Traverse City. It's an easy trip to the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, which is only 11.5 miles away. Shopping is conveniently located just 5 miles from the property. You can also enjoy various festivals, wine tours, hiking, biking, music, and more. Elmbrook Golf Course is only 5 miles away. There's so much to do in this great northern area.

STR # 005714

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 10....14 with up to 4 kids under 6

Bedroom 1: king (main floor) || Bedroom 2: two queen beds (main floor) || Bedroom 3: king (upstairs, private bath) || Bedroom 4: queen bed (lower level) || Bedroom 5: two twins (lower level) || Bedroom 6: two twins (lower level)

OUTDOORS: Sand Fire pit, gas grill, private yard, outdoor dining table & chairs, deck, Kayaks, Paddle boat, Canoe, Swim Raft, and NEW hot tub!!

INDOORS: WiFi, DVD player, flat screen smart TV, Roku, 2 wood-burning fireplaces, Pool table, shuffleboard, arcade game (Pac-Man and a ton of other games), dart board

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

GENERAL: Washer & dryer, iron & ironing board, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, crib, high chair, pack 'n play, central air

MISC: no-wake cove

PARKING: space for 4 vehicles

-- 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

STR-2020-0024

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed
default

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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
Map
Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Spider Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 15 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 17 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 19 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kingsley Local Brewing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. NEW!!! Hot tub. Pet okay. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. NEW!!! Hot tub. Pet okay.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. NEW!!! Hot tub. Pet okay.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. NEW!!! Hot tub. Pet okay. located?

This family-friendly Traverse City holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Forest Lakes and Spider Lake. Arbutus Lake and High Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

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: Wonderful house-very roomy, well equipped, great water gear; very good communication with management; overall very good stay
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

First trip to Michigan

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: Enjoyed our stay at this waterfront house. The house was comfortable for our group of 10. The lower level family was great for the kids to play games and stay up late without disturbing others in the house. We were able to rent a pontoon to dock at the house and had fun on Spider Lake. The house is not far from Traverse City, the airport, golf, and restaurants. The family favorite was a trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Checking in and out was easy. I would recommend this house.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Fun times at Tippacanoe Lodge

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: There were 12 of us spending the week at this lovely rental home. Three different families celebrating a big birthday & being all together. Every one of us loved our time spider Lake, from swimming to kayaking to having grandma shuttle the kids to the swim platform in the paddle boat! The layout of the house was perfect for us!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

Great place for a big family

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: This was our third year at Tippicanoe Lodge and we again had a wonderful time. There is plenty of room for the 13 of us and the dock, swimming dock, and water craft were enjoyed by all. The kitchen is well stocked and we made all of our meals there.

10/10 Excellent

MITCHELL A.

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

Beautiful and spacious

Had plenty of space and activities for everyone. Close enough to town that it wasn't a hassle but far enough that we were away from thru traffic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

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

Perfect and stacked with everything you need!

We loved our stay! So much for the younger adults to do downstairs and a peaceful place upstairs. Clean, updated and would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SALLY F.

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

Birthday Celebration in Traverse City

Our family of 11 gathered from Florida, Texas, Colorado and Michigan for a 50th birthday celebration. The property was a PERFECT fit for our group. The young ones had their own level with plenty of spacious bedrooms and a room full of games to keep them occupied while the adults gathered upstairs. The house is huge, well furnished and well supplied (but never could find tissues!). It was cool during our stay but that didn't stop the kids from enjoying the kayaks and paddleboat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

heidi t.

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

Peaceful and beautiful.

We did a quick trip to the area with family. We had a great time playing pool, shuffleboard and table games. The main floor is huge with a gorgeous view. We were disappointed the kayaks were not available until memorial weekend with 70 degree weather, but we had fun exploring the area. The deer came on the property and we heard owls and loons. It’s a short drive to town. The wooded setting is awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tina p.

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

Lovely Home

We plan to return. My group of friends get together every January for good food and company, this was a perfect place for us
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice area, nice place, not enough towels, but a good time!

We celebrated my husband birthday with family and friends. Some things need to be updated and others were updated. Great space!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel S.

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

Family outing

We used so many of the amenities! Kayaks, swimming, walking, billards, shuffle board. Had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

KURBIS FEST 2024

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 experience...
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Last Minute Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 booked another location for our trip but it was cancelled on us at the last minute and we were able to find this rental property. It met and exceeded all of our expectations for space and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

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

Very nice home

Enjoyed our time at Tippecanoe residence. Very clean and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorijean N.

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time at this VRBO! Not only was there plenty of beds/bedrooms, but there was a great deal of space for everyone to relax and have multiple activities going on at once (playing cards upstairs and playing games or watching a movie downstairs, etc.). The balconies/decks were also very spacious and the view of the lake was beautiful. We were lucky to be there when the Northern Lights were visible and there was a meteor shower and the display was unfogettable. I couldn't recommend this VRBO more!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie P.

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

Gorgeous property

Plenty of room for everyone, great lake views, lots of games, kayaks and paddle boats we could use. Loved the firepit by the water. Well stocked kitchen. Great communication with the rental company.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina M., Detroit, MI

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

Great house on Spider Lake

Our group enjoyed the overall location and spaciousness of this lake house. It's close to everything we wanted to do, plus was in a beautiful setting on top of it! The kitchen had everything we needed, and then some. Beds were very comfortable. It was nice to have garage access to store our bicycles. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

Great for a large family

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 family enjoyed this beautiful home for a second year. Plenty of space to play and talk, lovely waterfront, swim dock and boats, great kitchen with all the things needed to make family meals and firepit area for night time s’mores - all made for a memorable family vacation. And the location near Traverse City, Glenn Lake, Sutton’s Bay, and Lake Michigan made for something fun and different to do each day of the week.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Family Vacation at Tippicanoe Lodge near Traverse City

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 fantastic week on Spider Lake. The weather was perfect. Tippicanoe Lodge was perfect. Our group consisted of eight adults and four boys, ages 5-7 years old.The bedrooms and baths were great. The kitchen, dining area, and living space were open, so there was plenty of room for everyone to gather. The kitchen was well-equipped, had two refrigerators, and a pantry. We utilized the laundry every day.There is a two-car garage that we used for storing gear we brought. There is a large deck overlooking the lake, and it is well-shaded. We utilized the dock and the swim platform each day. We used the fire ring each evening.We planned most meals and found everything we needed at Oleson's grocery. There were a couple of big take-out orders from Peegeo's. And a fantastic meal at Jolly Pumpkin.We spent a day at Clinch Park on the bay, but other than that, we weren't out as much as we expected. The little ones were busy at the lodge. They loved the hot tub. We brought along a fishing boat, which got a lot of use by many people every day. The lodge offers a pedal boat, several kayaks, and a canoe. We had most of those in the lake each day. The little boys had success fishing from the dock and the swimming platform each morning and night. We made trips to the sandbar near one of the islands.There are many wonderful memories from our stay together last week. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Spider Lake and the amenities at the Tippicanoe Lodge.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

Relaxing Stay

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 home was perfect for my six grownup children and two toddler grandkids! Perfect Location! Spider lake is a retreat that is close to Traverse city! The Lake House was Spectacular and the views were picture perfect!I would recommend this fabulous home to anyone looking for an outstanding place to stay and enjoy the beautiful Michigan outdoor/Lake experience !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

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: I highly recommend this lake house it is absolutely beautiful, the kids loved the pool table and game room and enjoyed the swim dock they spent hours jumping off it, I enjoyed the kayaks morning and night, such a beautiful lake😊 We met a friendly neighbor cat and so many beautiful dragonflies. This house was super clean and we had no problems so I give it a 10/10 we will be back 😉 p.s. the only thing I recommend for the owners is update there board games and maybe a couple family movies 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

SBW weekend Reunion

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: Second year for our group at this house. It is a great rental with plenty of room for 10 adults. The home was clean, in great shape and provided everything we needed to feed everyone on multiple occasions. The view of the lake was amazing from the kitchen & family room. The beds were comfortable and the game room provided enough activities and space for everyone to gather! Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa B.

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

Wonderful vacation home on the lake.

We had 9 family members. 3 of them where teen boys. They took the 3 basement bedroom. It was great. The kitchen was well stocked. The house was only 10 to 15 min from town. The outside water items and dock worked well. We even rented a pontoon and the dock was right there. My only suggestion for company would be that we had to purchase batteries for tv remotes and garbage bags. One of the bathroom lights above mirror had 4 blown out bulbs. These were small and no big deal. One of our favorites was all the fridge storage. We did more cooking on grill and eating at home then eating out. The table seating all 9 of it was my mother in laws favorite. I would stay again and recommend to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sally and Bob L.

3 Generation Family Gathering

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 house was lovely and the location was ideal. Spider Lake is quite beautiful and we enjoyed the use of the kayaks, canoe, and pedal boat as well as swimming off the raft. It was also close to Traverse City and near enough to Interlochen Arts camp where one of our family members teaches in the summer to make it the perfect place to all get together. The house was extremely well kept and looked better than in the photographs. There was plenty of room for everyone to do things together and to separate at times. The kitchen was well equipped and having 2 refrigerators was great. We had room for everything and were able to cook almost all of our meals there. We hope to stay in Tippicanoe Lodge again next year.

8/10 Good

Walter P., Farmington Hills, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great, but with issues not addressed

House and location were great. Everything VRBO advertised was accurate. Accommodated 11 mature adults Living area roomy: kitchen well stocked. Issues: Living area VERY dark. 2 lamps with 3 way capability and 60 w bulbs: one overhead chandelier did not work: leaking shower head: remotes missing batteries: driveway plowed, but not scraped; therefore very icy. Dishwasher did not work. Three calls to Up North Rental Vacations to report issues: One call spoke with Lindsay who said owner would be by to address issues. Two calls re dishwasher: left messages. NO RESPONSE FROM UP NORTH RENTALS. Customer service lacking and therefore we will neither return to nor recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Visit Up North Vacation Rentals

Host profile image

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests