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Appreciate The All Season Joys Of Northern Michigan With Family And Friends

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All season fun
Welcome to the lake!
Front door w/lockbox
Property grounds
View from the water

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rennie Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spider Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family room on walkout level.

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Appreciate The All Season Joys Of Northern Michigan With Family And Friends

EBT (STR2019 - 0045) Enjoy a multi-family, extended family, or reunion of friends in our large well appointed home. This house can accommodate 10 guests in beds on two levels. The ground level has 3 bedrooms, living room w/gas fireplace, 2 bathrooms (Master with Jacuzzi tub), dining room (can seat 8), laundry and kitchen. The lower level walkout has 2 bedrooms, large family room with game area and a 3/4 bath. The front deck has chairs for a quiet conversation with friends. It has a large deck that looks over the water with a BBQ grill and patio set to seat 6. The kitchen is stocked with all the dishes, pans and utensils you will need to feed the crew - including a dishwasher. There is a bonfire pit below the deck and spectacular views of the placid unspoiled shores across the lake.

Swim or fish from the dock. The two kayaks, row boat with electric motor or oars and a canoe are yours to explore the winding watercourses of Rennie Lake. Life preservers are required by law and available, or bring your own. Please note: Rennie Lake is an all-sports lake, but offers no public access from which to launch a boat.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Smokers Use the deck and outdoor areas.
Quiet residential neighborhood. Strict outdoor noise curfew of 10pm.
See rental agreement and Welcome sheet for additional rules.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR2019-0045
Property # 866741vb
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 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, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rennie Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Spider Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Front Street - 20 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bob Evans - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Don's Drive-In - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Appreciate The All Season Joys Of Northern Michigan With Family And Friends pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Appreciate The All Season Joys Of Northern Michigan With Family And Friends?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Appreciate The All Season Joys Of Northern Michigan With Family And Friends?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Appreciate The All Season Joys Of Northern Michigan With Family And Friends?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Appreciate The All Season Joys Of Northern Michigan With Family And Friends located?

This family-friendly Traverse City holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Forest Lakes and Rennie Lake. Spider Lake and Tibbets Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 4th visit to this lovely lake home and we are looking forward to next year already!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean and family friendly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alissa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake view was great. Kitchen had everything you could need and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Beautiful location!

Our family had a wonderful stay! The view from the deck is beautiful! It was so nice to have kayaks to use. The owners were easy to communicate with and the house has everything you could need for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deb D.

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

Family time

Communication with the host was excellent and we had a great family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis R.

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

The Buckeyes

We had a great time at a great home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the house was a nice experience. We didn't really get to do much there due to being very busy with wedding things. (Basically we were just able to sleep there.) Lorena was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Great vacation spot in a quiet location!

5 stars - great location, clean and great communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake house worked out perfectly for our weekend girls trip. Plenty of room for everyone. The house was stocked with everything we needed and then some. The kayaks were also nice to be able to use, as well as the fire pit. We are already planning our next trip there. Location was perfect for Torch Lake and Traverse City outings.
Lake views
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! The kayaks and rowboat were used frequently and the swimming was good too. Great communication with the host. House was nice and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

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

It was good

Family time was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

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

Peaceful

Communications was great. Long girls weekend was very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicky C.

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

Lovely stay

This is our go to whenever we are in the area. It's a gorgeous quiet property that has anything you could need for time away. Our host was great to communicate with and always checks in on us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe N.

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

Annual golf outing

Good time, great weather, used the fire pit every night
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Relaxed family setting

Very homey and comfortable for all ages. Nice venue for children and adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Another wonderful week at the lake

This is the second time we bave stayed at this property and we loved it (again).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna E.

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

Family vacation

Loved the spaciousness of the home, the private lake access, outdoor layout and variety of watercraft available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

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

Memorial weekend 2023

Owner was very easy to get ahold of before and during our stay. House was clean and in a great location on the water with plenty of room for our entire party.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha J.

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

Girls Getaway

Beautiful views, beautifully decorated, well stocked kitchen, cleanliness. A great place for friends to get together and enjoy time away!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara N.

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

Lake stay

Our two families enjoyed our stay at this lake house. It was clean, spacious, and well stocked. It is not fancy or luxury but was a perfect lake vacation for our two families!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2021
We appreciated your family as our guests. Glad you enjoyed the lake and your chance to have space for two families in one place. We strive for comfortable, well appointed and affordable. Thanks for sharing your enjoyment.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Bayshore

Stayed at this property while visiting the area for the Bayshore Marathon. Very spacious and as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The check-in process was easy. We received a code for access the morning of the day we arrived. The kitchen was well stocked. We had a small family reunion and the house, deck and grounds were plenty big enough. A couple small, trivial things: We needed to get some batteries for the downstairs remotes, the fishing gear could have been better and the deck, as happens with wooden decks, had some nails sticking up (we hammered them down). If coming to the TC area, we would consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2025
I am sorry you did not contact us to attend to the issues of protruding nails and dead batteries. If you had, someone would have been there to address the problems within an hour. As to the fishing gear, we do not list it as a provided amenity. We simply have extra which we leave available, particularly for children. Most fishermen bring their own gear. We found you to be responsible tenants and I loved the pictures that your wife sent of all the fun activities you participated in. I hope you enjoy any future short term rentals.
Archival

8/10 Good

Bernard L.

Beautiful property

Beautiful peaceful setting. House and amenities were great. Just a little too far from Traverse City for our particular group
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
We are glad you found our home comfortable and the amenities to your liking. We are in a quiet residential area on the lake within 20 minutes of downtown Traverse City. Most tenants enjoy the combination of city amenities with the quiet of the lake and woods. I know you were involved with activities related to your son's wedding. It is too bad you found our location inconvenient.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia H.

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

Secluded lake front getaway

The house is cozy and comfortable for extended family. The kids were at the lake all day enjoying boats, fishing, swimming and floating and catching frogs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo B.

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

Fun at the lake.

It was a perfect stay. The house was well equipped and clean. No problems. Great place for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lorena Burke

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We want you to enjoy time relaxing with your family in this home. Jeff and Lorena live down the road a bit in summer so we are easily available in case of concerns. We enjoy exploring the outdoors, swimming, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, skiing and any other excuse to be outdoors. We bought this house as an investment in our future, and now live here in the north full time. We look forward to the opportunity to make your time in northern Michigan as rewarding and special as we have always found our own experiences to be.

Why they chose this property

We are certain that your time in The Lake House will be memorable. The house is spacious, with ample outdoor areas to enhance your experience. We go out of our way to provide for your needs so you can relax and enjoy your vacation time here. The seclusion of the home, with easy access to the pleasures of Traverse City and the surrounding areas make this a perfect vacation spot for you and your family and friends. The National Cherry Festival takes place during the end of June /early July. Come explore!

What makes this property unique

The fact that this home is on a quiet branch of Rennie Lake connected to but separated from the busier, more populated areas is a plus. The location is steps away from hiking trails on state land and it is a wonderful place to "get away from it all" in every season. The proximity to undeveloped land makes your view of the lake spectacular - no other cottages or homes can be seen. Even your neighbors to the left and right have maintained a privacy screen of native trees and plants. The house is big enough to accommodate your extended family, a place for kids down, adults up, or space to separate families with shared space in the living areas upstairs. In addition, it is close enough to make Traverse City easily accessible. You will love the chance to explore the area again and again.

FYI the following items are included for your use.
laundry detergent
dishwasher detergent
paper towels
tissues
toilet paper
hand soap
dish soap
salt
pepper
sugar
aluminum foil
plastic wrap
baggies
trash bags
Gas for BBQ grill
Some firewood may be available

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