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Lakefront home with private beach, lake views, dock, kayaks, firepit, grill, W/D

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Bullhead Lake Natural Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Gilbert Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lyons Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

Living Room 2

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Number of living rooms

About this property

Lakefront home with private beach, lake views, dock, kayaks, firepit, grill, W/D

Summary:

Lakefront Serenade



The Space:

Start each day with infinite lake views when you book this impressive multi-level home located on the shores of the highly sought-after Long Lake in Traverse City! Discover the charms of this sought-after recreational lake from a new perspective by embarking on a kayak or rowboat adventure from your private dock equipped with a boat lift. Whether you are swimming, water skiing, or casting a line for fishing, there's endless fun on the water. Additionally, you can explore three public parks along the lake's shores: Taylor Park, Gilbert Park, and Crescent Shores Park & Boat Launch. Delight your guests with unforgettable barbecues using the gas grill provided, and savor your meals outdoors at the picnic table. Alternatively, gather by the lakeside firepit for storytelling sessions while roasting s'mores as the sun sets. The interior features well-maintained furniture that exudes a timeless charm, showcasing its longevity and enduring quality. You will be wowed by the impressive views of Long Lake through the pictured windows and the telescope available allows you to take a closer look. Spend memorable evenings streaming entertaining shows on the large smart TV with streaming services, reading a favorite book from the home's book collection, or challenging your friends to exciting board games. When mealtime comes around, surprise your guests with their favorite recipes - the full kitchen has been appointed with modern, stainless steel appliances that will make cooking a breeze. The home is also equipped with a beautiful wet bar with a full-size fridge and all the essentials to show off your bartender skills. Additional perks include a washer/dryer, two beach chairs, and TVs in most bedrooms. This beachfront delight enjoys a wonderful location two miles from Long Lake Grocery for limited provisions and take-out pizza, five miles from Moomers Ice Cream (a local's favorite), and 13 miles from Traverse City, which offers a plethora of activities and places for visitors to enjoy, including its boutiques, galleries, cafes, and restaurants. Take a stroll along Front Street or visit the historic State Theatre. Depending on the time of year, you might catch the National Cherry Festival, held annually in Traverse City. It features parades, concerts, cherry-themed food, and various family-friendly activities. Other amazing attractions include Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Traverse City State Park, Great Lakes Children's Museum, Traverse City History Center, and golfing. Things to Know This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

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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 Traverse City Beach. Burnett Park and Interlochen Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Bullhead Lake Natural Area - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Whelock Lake - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • beach near Gilbert Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Gilbert Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Lyons Lake - 6 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬18 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Keric F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and super convenient on and off the ice. Some upgrades are needed on the interior
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Great stay at an amazing location

This is a great option for a unique rental on Long Lake. The house is large enough to accommodate 2 families with plenty to do both inside and outside. The house itself has a few minor quirks but it's easily outweighed by the location (private peninsula on a beautiful lake) and unique features: the house has lots of fun rooms, panoramic views and is stocked with books, games and movies.
Verified

8/10 Good

Max W.

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

Location Location Location!

Overall our stay here was amazing. The location of the property on the lake is close to the public boat launch which was extremely convenient, and the amount of private yard and beach was great for our family. The dock on the property was maintained and convenient for our boat. The house is dated as the pictures and description state, but gave a very cool vibe
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Chalard B.

Great beach, home is good for multiple families

Location is incredible especially for our family with 6 kids to enjoy a private sandy beach. Guests need to be ok with old furniture and an outdated home. The AC is not central so it does get warm in the common areas.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Chalard. We're thrilled to hear that you found the location incredible and that your family enjoyed the private sandy beach. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the old furniture, the outdated condition of the home, and the lack of central AC in the common areas. This is certainly not the standard we strive to maintain, and we understand how these issues could have impacted your stay. Please rest assured that we have taken your feedback seriously. We are considering updates to the furniture and the home to enhance our guests' experience. Additionally, we are exploring options to improve cooling in the common areas to ensure a more comfortable stay. We hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention..
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Perfect family weekend

The property couldn't be more perfect. Being on the point like it is. The grandkids loved having the water on both sides. We had plenty of room for the fourteen of us. The kids and grandkids enjoyed the pool table and ping pong table, as well as sitting by the campfire. It's close to many different attractions. Definitely a place we would go to again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen N.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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