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Beautiful Cottage in a Quiet Setting

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fife Lake, MI
  • Fife Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Fife Lake Area Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Twin Lakes
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Cottage in a Quiet Setting

If you are looking for a quiet place to get away, yet have all you want and need at your fingertips, this is the place! Located a few hundred yards off the popular Fife Lake, this lake house is located on the no-motor lake of Pickerel Lake - 42 acres ready for fishing (blue gill, crappie, pike, bass - bring your own poles or use ours!), kayaking, row boating, or just sitting on the dock and watch the wildlife all around. If you have a motor boat and want to go on the bigger lake, Fife Lake has several public access points right down the road. Enjoy the day out and about, then come back to your quiet retreat.

There is a row boat and four kayaks for your use while here and a fire pit to cozy up to at night. Sit on the large deck that takes in great views of the trees and lake.

Inside the lake house, you will find hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, a fully equipped kitchen and dining room. The living room features leather reclining seating - the perfect place to enjoy the view, read a book (choose one from our library!), or catch a show on the flat-screen TV.

There are 2 bedrooms on the main floor. The first room features a queen bed and two large closets. The 2nd bedroom has a full-sized bed and a large closet. Finishing up the main floor is a full bathroom with tub/shower and also a washer/dryer for your use if needed.

Upstairs in the loft is a third sleeping area - a beautiful queen-sized bed with a ceiling fan, overlooking the living & dining rooms and large floor-to-ceiling windows that face the lake.

This lake house is close to everything:
*mere minutes from historical downtown Fife Lake
*only 30 minutes to Traverse City - home to the National Cherry Festival, many wineries, breweries, golf courses, paved bike baths, etc.
*great starting location for day trips, an hour from Sleeping Bear Dunes, two hours to Mackinac City, then a quick ferry ride to Mackinaw Island.

If you are into the outdoors, the possibilities are endless:
*Hiking: North Country Trail runs through Fife Lake. Walk a portion or hike the full 21-mile Fife Lake Loop
*Mountain Biking - 20 minutes from the VASA singletrack trailhead and VASA Pathway; 30 minutes from Cadillac Pathway
*Snowmobiling trails minutes away
*ORV trails and State Forest Land all around

*Four outdoor security cameras on site, located on corners of cottage. One showing the driveway, other captures front door and shed, and other two capturing west and south sides of cottage. No sound recorded or owner live feed access.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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 security system and a first aid kit

About the area

Fife Lake

Fife Lake is home to this cottage. While the natural beauty of South Boardman Preserve and South Branch Nature Preserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Emerald Vale Golf Course. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Fife Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Fife Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Fife Lake Area Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Twin Lakes - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Long Lake - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Holbrook Lake - 8 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordy's Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Loon's Nest - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soup Kitchen #2 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gracie's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪budd lake bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cottage in a Quiet Setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cottage in a Quiet Setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cottage in a Quiet Setting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cottage in a Quiet Setting located?

Situated in Fife Lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fife Lake and Florence Island. Spring Lake and Twin Lakes are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Mary Haskin

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This property is owned and maintained by Chad & Mary. They have been property managers for over 15 years & have other properties in the area and in West Michigan.
They love the area and enjoy all that the area offers - from hiking the North Country Trail, to kayaking the lakes and rivers, to biking the VASA Singletrack, finishing with a glass of Traverse City wine on the deck overlooking the lake. There is just something special about Fife Lake.

Why they chose this property

Chad says that if you wanted to take a month off and write a book, this would be the place to do it. It is so tranquil and relaxing. At the same time it is close to everything you want to do. We have roots in Fife Lake, with family in the area for over 160 years and have always loved this area and all it has to offer.

What makes this property unique

We originally looked for a place on Fife Lake, but we were drawn to the awesome quietness of Pickerel Lake. This gave us the best of both worlds. We can be on Fife Lake in 3 minutes with a motor boat or kayak, but be in our cottage without all the noise and busyness.

Languages:

English, Spanish