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Lakehouse Escape Private Beach, Waterfront Retreat. Close to Traverse City

Traverse City vacation home with kitchen

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A two-story house with a garage, a front porch, and a driveway.
A two-story house with a deck, a fire pit, and two plastic chairs.
A dining area with a table, chairs, a piano, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms1820 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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TRAVERSE CITY, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Arbutus Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

On lake.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Forest Lakes and 3 miles (5 km) of High Lake. Arbutus Lake and Tibbets Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Arbutus Lake - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Traverse City State Park - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Front Street - 17 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakehouse Escape Private Beach, Waterfront Retreat. Close to Traverse City

This clean, spacious lakefront home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, culture, and unforgettable Northern Michigan fun.

With 5 queen beds sleeping up to 10 guests, everyone has room to relax and unwind. Enjoy air conditioning, a cozy fireplace, hot tub, and beautiful lake views from the back deck.

Spend your days out on adventure or stay home for swimming, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, rowing, or simply relaxing on your private sandy beach. The shallow, crystal-clear shoreline is perfect for families, where you can watch bluegill and bass glide through the water right from shore.

Inside, the home feels fresh, spotless, and beautifully cared for, creating the peaceful comfort of a true retreat. For fun and connection, guests can enjoy board games, dice games, a piano, and a guitar, perfect for cozy evenings together. Downstairs, the walkout basement offers a simple wellness space with yoga mats, dumbbells, and YouTube access for guided workouts, giving guests another way to relax, recharge, and feel at home.

Surrounded by nature, the property is close to DNR trails, the VASA, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and the best of Traverse City’s rich cultural scene, including theater, live music, symphony performances, and the world-renowned Interlochen Center for the Arts. Guests also love exploring the City Opera House, summer concerts, and seasonal live entertainment throughout the region.

Nearby Attractions
Traverse City downtown – 10 min (restaurants, shopping, breweries, live music, City Opera House)
Cherry Capital Airport – 10 min
Horse Shows – 20 min
VASA Trail – 10 min
Old Mission Peninsula wineries & lighthouse – 25 min
TC Whiskey, breweries & distilleries – 10 min
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore / Empire Beach – 35–40 min
Platte River canoeing to Lake Michigan – 40 min
Petoskey stone hunting on public shoreline – 30–40 min
Interlochen Center for the Arts – about 25 min

After a day of exploring, come home to the peaceful lake, soak in the hot tub, gather by the fireplace, or watch the stars from the dock.

This truly is a safe, peaceful little piece of heaven on earth, where families reconnect, culture inspires, nature surrounds you, and unforgettable Northern Michigan memories are made.

Please note: A friendly resident cat Howard, and his sister Nova, stay at the home. The home is professionally cleaned and kept very fresh, but guests with cat allergies should be aware. And, also aware the cats may bring a bird or chipmunk or even a frog for you to approve of. We keep the bedroom doors closed if we do not want them to sleep on our beds.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,820 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Take soiled linens, dish cloths, etc. to lower level laundry room basket. Compact and place trash in the Bins in the Garage. Recycle when possible.
Remove perishable items from refrigerator. Load and run the Dishwasher.
Return Garage Door Opener and set furnace/AC to 79. Please just leave it how you found it. ;-)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

A cat lives here for those who are allergy sensitive

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 024408

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lakehouse Escape Private Beach, Waterfront Retreat. Close to Traverse City to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.5 mi (13-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lakehouse Escape Private Beach, Waterfront Retreat. Close to Traverse City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Lakehouse Escape Private Beach, Waterfront Retreat. Close to Traverse City to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.9 mi (11-min drive) from Traverse City Beach and 9.2 mi (25-min drive) from Clinch Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lakehouse Escape Private Beach, Waterfront Retreat. Close to Traverse City offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lakehouse Escape Private Beach, Waterfront Retreat. Close to Traverse City?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Turtle Creek Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Lakehouse Escape Private Beach, Waterfront Retreat. Close to Traverse City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lakehouse Escape Private Beach, Waterfront Retreat. Close to Traverse City?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lakehouse Escape Private Beach, Waterfront Retreat. Close to Traverse City have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lakehouse Escape Private Beach, Waterfront Retreat. Close to Traverse City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lakehouse Escape Private Beach, Waterfront Retreat. Close to Traverse City to downtown Traverse City?

This vacation home is 7.2 mi away from Traverse City.

Lakehouse Escape Private Beach, Waterfront Retreat. Close to Traverse City Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just as described. There was plenty of room for our party of 7 adults. Access to the lake was fantastic and we enjoyed using the water equipment. The hot tub and massage chair were a bonus for the relaxing time away!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hostess was so helpful - she sent us a list of the activities in the area and responded quickly to any requests that we had - the kitchen was supplied with everything we needed to cook with- the house was welcoming and beautifully furnished - loved the piano - it was like being in our own home - lots of activities on sight such as kayaks, a row boat,a lake to swim in and a hot tub. This Vrbo choice gets RAVE reviews from all of us. We take away many life time memories from our stay in Traverse City, Thank you for a FABULOUS vacation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a family getaway. Nice that the host had a bonfire pit, kayaks, standup, paddleboard, fishing rods, all there for us to use if we wanted to. Clean and comfortable. Quick to respond to any questions we had. Even had an extra room with a single/twin bed, so we didn’t even have to use the inflatable mattress we had for one of the kids.Lake was quiet, and very clean, great for swimmingClose enough too, to make a day trip to sleeping Bear dunes/1 hour driving time. Or Mackinac Island – 2 hours driving time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026