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Lazy on the Lake

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A patio with a bench, a grill, and a table with chairs.
A kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets. There is a dining area with a couch and a Christmas tree.
A cabin interior with a wooden staircase, a dining table with candles, a fan, a baby high chair, and a cabinet with framed pictures.
A spacious living room with a brown leather couch, a wooden staircase, and a kitchen area with a bar.
A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and various decorations including a Santa Claus figure and Christmas trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
At the waterfront, this 2-bedroom cabin accommodates 8 guests comfortably. It features 1 separate living room and a private boat dock. Enjoy fishing, swimming, and ski cross country nearby, along with lake views from the patio. The location offers access to Perch Lake and Boardman Township Park, ideal for adventure seekers.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dock
  • Barbecue
  • Toys
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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South Boardman, MI
  • Place, Perch Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

guest bed room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Living Room 1

1 Queen Futon

Master bed room

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lazy on the Lake

Come up north and enjoy the peaceful, laid back feel of country living.  Wake up early and go down to the dock, enjoy a cup of coffee and watch the sun rise over the lake. Traverse City is 35 minutes away where you have the national cherry festival, fine dining, casinos, and world class winery's with beautiful views of the bay. Orv trails abound, and in the winter, this year round cabin is in the heart of the snow belt with some of the best snowmobiling in the lower peninsula. Follow us on Facebook @ lazy on the lake.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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
This is located on a private road, please respect the road, and the neighbors. No parking on the main road, only in the driveway.
- No vehicle's in the cabin or the garage area, the floors are not rated for vehicle use.
Feel free to use the boats, and equipment in the shed. Please do not remove the boats from perch lake.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7633605
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

South Boardman

Located in South Boardman, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Twin Birch Golf Course and Timber Wolf Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Boardman Preserve and South Branch Nature Preserve. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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South Boardman, MI

What's nearby

  • Perch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 38 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 39 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Front Street - 43 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 50 min drive - 55.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankee Boy - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Upper Bar and Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Loon's Nest - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Country Lanes Bowling Alley - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lazy on the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lazy on the Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lazy on the Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lazy on the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lazy on the Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Perch Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of South Boardman Preserve and Butler Lake. Bass Lake and Boardman Township Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly, amazing space to let kids run around in the fresh air!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All around nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A home a way from home. Is fully stocked with things in case there is something you forget. It’s a great place to unwind, relax, and enjoy the quietness of nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our time here. Very quiet, fully appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great location for my husband and I to have a great weekend getaway. The host was great to work with and checked in with us to make sure we got in ok. The kitchen had everything we need to cook in. The bed was comfortable. The house had everything we needed to feel comfortable and at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advised. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good fall getaway

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Retreat

We enjoyed our stay immensely. The cabin was very well appointed as well as all of the amenities to use outdoors. Highly recommend this retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

Cabin was very nice. This visit was to see family who live in area, but would definitely do again for nice vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Lazy on the Lake was just what my husband and I needed to escape our busy lives for a few days - beautiful setting - relaxing - well-equipped cabin - comfortable bed - humorous and fun decorations - enjoyed a canoe ride around the lake - and the cabin and grounds were just as pictured in the listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break

Peaceful & relaxing. Roku TV was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bryan

The way the garage doors open up the kitchen to the patio is so cool. We really enjoyed our time there. Bryan (the neighborhood rooster) was a nice added bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lounging by the Lake

Wonderful property! The king bed in the primary bedroom was very comfortable and the sheets were very soft and my 8 yo loved the futon on the main floor. There is lots to do in the area or you could easily chill there. I’m looking forward to a longer stay next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family place to stay

We were celebrating my parents both turning 80 years old with my brother and sister. It was very relaxing and right on the water. My father had a grin from ear to ear as he went fishing almost every day and was very happy with the quality of fish he caught. We had everything we needed at the house including plenty of bath towels and toiletries. The kitchen had all the place settings, pots and pans as well. Complete with two tv's and wifi. The only bathroom was upstairs which was somewhat of a challenge for my elderly parents but they managed just fine.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

The house is a garage.

This property is a converted garage. It is not insulated. It also was minimally cleaned. Found numerous dusty areas. Also tried to call the manager regarding Roku and internet problems and left messages. It took a long time for a return call or message.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2022
We are sorry you were unsatisfied with your stay. The cabin is very insulated with heated acid etched concrete floors. The garage doors are intentional as it allows the entire patio to open up into the home. This property has never been used as a garage and has never had a vehicle inside of it. As far as response time we do our best to respond in a timely manner.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Vacation Ruined

We rented this stay based on its past ratings, location near Traverse City and the fact our family loves to play on the water. We regularly gather for long weekends up North traveling from different parts of the country to attend. We also planned to attend the Cherry Festival in Traverse City. On our arrival we were very disappointed with this property. It is basically a garage with an upstairs. It was filthy both inside and out, and smelled of gas. The owner stored the blankets and pillows for the home on the STAIRS! We stayed long enough to take pictures of the broken furniture we found inside, as well as the rest of the garage and left. We then contacted the host and VRBO to try to get a refund.If that part was not bad enough we had to rent last minute accommodations in Traverse City costing more money. Which ultimately resulted in us cutting our trip short.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
As Super Hosts with a 4.9 star rating we strive to make sure all our guests have a great experience. It is unfortunate that on a rare occasion a guest is unsatisfied. The home is always clean and well maintained. We do however have items that get broken. When they are reported we promptly take care of them. All of the linens, towels and blankets are stored in a cedar chest and closet in the master bedroom. There is a built in storage area in the hall at the top of the staircase that is used to store heavy winter comforters and extra pillows. We take pride in the home we built, it was never a garage. It was designed with two garage doors to be open up to the patio to have an open air feel to the outdoors. Again it is unfortunate that Karen found the home unsatisfactory.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful with a few caveats

Every house has pluses and minuses. The pluses are the location, the kayaks, the easy check in, and you can tell that when he built the cabin a lot of thought and care went into it. We were surprised how much we loved a local diner called Yankee Boy, highly recommend. The guest book is thoughtful and professional. The lake is beautiful with clear water and the location is green and close to Traverse City. The minuses are that the shower needs repairs. The caulk is in rough shape and there are large stains and it doesn't work well. Another area of improvement is more information about the water. As I noticed in previous reviews, the water has a bad smell. I assumed it was well water when I read the reviews, which I grew up with and am comfortable with, but when we got there is was not a well water smell. Honestly it smells like dirty diapers. It does appear to be well water but I don't think that's the cause. Perhaps it is a regional smell? I think a page in the guest book explaining the smell would help. We didn't dare drink it and I'll pretty much drink any water. Also, this comfortably fits four people. The futon was covered in food crumbs and very uncomfortable. The air mattress deflates. The whole house could use a deep clean...lots of dust and cobwebs. That sounds bad, but again, it is a lovely area and a lovely cabin. I wouldn't skip it because a few small things would make it great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away with my daughters. We truly enjoyed the little touches. Host was amazing at responding to my questions. Quite area, peaceful mornings by the wayer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lazy on the Lake was lovely! This was my in-law’s first time “up north” and it was the perfect introductory experience for them. It was also my daughter’s first time in a boat! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Casual and fun fishing with family

Awesome property and helpful owner. The unique build allows for open air relaxation on the ground floor and the kitchen is better than you’ll find at most similar rentals. The lake is full of pan fish ideal for young kids or grandkids but still great for anyone who wants a weekend fish fry.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall experience

We enjoyed our stay. An updated bathroom(shower) or an additional bathroom would have been more ideal, as we had a big group staying, however it didn’t take away from our stay. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience!

My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our girl’s weekend. The house is cute, private, quiet on a beautiful small lake. We would all stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place for a getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

Very peaceful and relaxing property for your next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip with sons and grandsons

Overall everything was as advertised. The fishing was not great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jason

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I grew up in the Fife Lake area and we now we live outside the area and enjoy the cabin on weekends and holidays. Hopefully you enjoy our cabin as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

For me this will always mean home. My family still lives in the area so when we are up it has become a gathering place for friends and family. I hope that my children and grandchildren will enjoy this place for many years.

What makes this property unique

I enjoy waking up before everyone else. You can take a cup of coffee down to the lake and sit on the dock. Surrounded by birds, fish in plain sight swimming under the dock, the morning mist slowly lifting off the water. You will find a little piece of heaven here, with a level of tranquility that you will find in few places. Then when everyone is up you can open all the doors and enjoy the feeling of the outdoors while you are relaxing inside. This cabin has some unique features that make the level of relaxation something to be remembered.

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