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Restful Cottage For 4 On Lake George Near Traverse Cit

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Cottage by George viewed from parking area.
Springtime Lake George from bank.
Deck toward lake
Dining area and main entrance
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Arbutus Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Spider Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Lakeside Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Restful Cottage For 4 On Lake George Near Traverse Cit

Here is a quiet cottage that sleeps four nestled in the woods on tranquil, beautiful Lake George, a small lake situated between Arbutus Lake and Spider Lake. It is only 12 miles SE from downtown Traverse City, 9 miles from the airport. Access to the cottage is off a paved road. If you are looking for a place to rest and relax, this is it.

While Lake George is a non-wake, trolling motor only lake with no public access, both Spider and Arbutus Lakes offer public boat launches for anyone with a boat and trailer. Also, it is just 8 miles to a boat launch on East Bay part of beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. For those who like hiking, several trails are nearby as well as being located near the Vasa Trail used in both winter and summer for biking and skiing. And kayaking, canoeing and tubing are possible on the Boardman River only 3 miles away. If you visit in the winter, snow mobile trails are within two miles as well as wonderful cross country or snowshoeing trails.

The cottage has two bedrooms and one bathroom. There is a queen size bed in one room and a double bed in the second bedroom. Enjoy a meal on the deck overlooking the lake. At night use the fire pit for roasting marshmallows or cooking hot dogs. The cottage is furnished with linens, blankets, dishes, coffee pot, toaster and cookware. There is a stove, refrigerator and it is air conditioned. Bring your camera as you may enjoy deer, raccoon's, squirrels and birds.

Located with permanent residences nearby, there are quiet hours after 10:00 pm. There is a hill down to the cottage and steps down to the lake where there is a dock. No fireworks are allowed.

Property manager

Susan Burke
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 008710

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on a lake. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Arbutus Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Spider Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 15 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 16 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 19 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪J & S Hamburg South Airport - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Restful Cottage For 4 On Lake George Near Traverse Cit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Restful Cottage For 4 On Lake George Near Traverse Cit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Restful Cottage For 4 On Lake George Near Traverse Cit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Restful Cottage For 4 On Lake George Near Traverse Cit located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Forest Lakes, Spider Lake and Arbutus Lake. High Lake and Tibbets Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paul F.

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

Our vacation getaway

This was a very quiet and relaxing location. We enjoy the scenery and fishing on the lake. It is just the right distance to places in town to visit and shop, as well as restaurants. We plan on staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Mary D.

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

Wonderful getaway

A very peaceful and relaxing place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey Y.

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

Nice Place

Nice, clean, comfortable cabin! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Mary D.

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

Wonderful Vacation Spot

Once again we have a restful and enjoyable time during our stay in Traverse City. The cottage is wonderful. We had a great time fishing and enjoying the area. Looking forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eden I.

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

Cabin Stay

We loved this property! We stayed for a long weekend to attend a wedding in downtown Traverse City. The place was so nice and cozy and we had the best time!! We will definitely look to stay here again if in the TC area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Great Up North Getaway

Long weekend visiting friends in the area. Great home base.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

The perfect weekend getaway

The property was excellent we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The scenery and atmosphere around the cottage this time of year is top notch. Susan the owner was easy to reach for the few questions we had. We will definitely be returning to this property in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave J.

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

A great vacation

Great comfortable cabin with near by lake to fish in. Near all Traverse City attractions. Property owners are the best!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

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

quiet/relaxing spot overlooking the lake

hope to return next summer
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tonya n.

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

Michigan Getaway

Very clean, well maintained property. The house had everything we needed. The deck is lovely. This was a great location to see all of the LP.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Mary D.

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

Wonderful Stay!

This was the fourth time we stayed at the property. Every stay had been a wonderful time of rest and relaxation. We enjoy fishing on the lake. We look forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JON H.

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

Lovely cabin on the lake

Cozy cabin with great views and all the amenities. Private lake is perfect for kayaking and fishing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Great reset

Cabin was lovely and the lake frontage was where spent every day. The fishing early morning off the dock was very active. Caught enough blue gill for dinner one evening. We would recommend for a low key getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul F.

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

George Lake Getaway

The cabin was very clean and in a nice peaceful setting. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The lake had excellent fishing. We will definately be returning to this property for another getaway! We had such a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

What a hidden gem!

We absolutely loved our stay. Beautiful, quite and a great get away for a parents weekend. We certainly got a chance to recharge and enjoyed this wonderful cabin. Exceeded our expectations. We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas b.

Perfect

Clean and quiet. Great fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cierra B.

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

Great Place to Get Away

Wonderful experience at this property and our first time in Traverse City, MI. The property was even better in person than we expected from the photos and was very comfortable for our family of four with a 1 and 3 year old. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Nice retreat

We enjoyed our time at the lake cottage! Took day trips to Traverse City and surrounding areas and spent evenings on the dock by the lake. Perfect size for 2 adults and 1 infant.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

joy t.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Quiet retreat

The cottage was very clean and cozy. The kitchen was well equipped and the deck was a relaxing spot to sit and enjoy a meal or a glass of wine. It was a very quiet and enjoyable week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Lovely spot!

Clean, quiet, well equipped and comfortable. Set in a pretty wooded area with direct access to Lake George. Fall colors were gorgeous and nice walking trails nearby. Close to Traverse City but away from the hubbub. Perfect way for us to visit our son and daughter in law who live nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

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

Home away from home

The property was immaculate, and everything you might need on vacation was provided. The size was perfect for my husband and teenage daughter and myself. We enjoyed using the small boat, and caught lots of fish. Great rest & relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Barry S., Lansing, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great Get Away!

Perfect place to get away and relax! Cottage was very clean and well supplied with everything one could need except of course for a few groceries. The lake was beautiful and we enjoyed watching the four deer that seemed to hang around the cottage almost daily. We would certainly recommend the cottage to others and hope to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve Y.

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

Paradise

Our first time here was for our honeymoon and now for our 3rd anniversary. This is our favorite place in the world. It's so cozy and the location is perfect. We want to buy this property someday. Thanks for a wonderful experience. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim H., Mitchell

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

Get away!!

Nice 4 day getaway!! Peaceful!! Kayak fishing went well! Place was incredibly clean!! Even my wife approved!! Fantastic!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joyce K.

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

Private Retreat and Responsive Host

This property was wonderful! It was private with so many extras. We had two 15yr old boys with us that loved the boats/kayaks. My husband and I enjoyed the closeness to Traverse City. Susan responded quickly when we had trouble checking in and gave us nearby restaurant and grocery store recommendations. I would recommend 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Susan Burke

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Why they chose this property

This was our family cottage for years. It was remodeled completely in 2006 by my father. And more remodeling was done in 2014 after I purchased the cottage.

What makes this property unique

I have always loved the setting of Lake George. It is a quiet lake, no motor boats or jet skis. The fishing has been good for bass and blue gill with some perch. This is the type of lake to kick back and relax.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests