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5 acres Little Traverse Lake, Family favorite

Beachfront vacation home near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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On the beach, sun loungers
Dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Maple City, MI
  • Place, Little Traverse Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lime Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Maple City

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Also, Little Traverse Lake is within half a mile (1 km) and Manitou Passage Golf Club is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Little Traverse Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Lime Lake - 1 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Manitou Passage Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Glen Lake - 11 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pegtown Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Sol Taco Stand - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Sol Hydro Farm - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Broomstack Kitchen And Taphouse - ‬6 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.

5 acres Little Traverse Lake, Family favorite

Whether you’re looking to accommodate a large family or you just want more than your vacation “cottage”, Summer Haven offers many qualities sure to please the whole family.

Included in this four bedroom home are 2 full baths, bright and airy kitchen with a dishwasher, and separate dining and living areas. An enclosed porch along the lakeside of the house is a wonderful addition to the amenities, along with the private deck in the back and the 4.8 acres you have all to yourself. The master bedroom is on the first floor and features a sleigh style queen bed. Two twin beds are in the second room. Two other bedrooms upstairs along with full bath and Jacuzzi tub.

Across the road sits a picturesque scene with 100 feet of frontage on Little Traverse Lake, with enough space for family picnics and recreational activities. The screened in cabana is freshly remodeled to match the house. They have a 14 ft row boat and a new 16 ft canoe to enjoy on the lake!

Let the pictures open your imagination and you’ll see what a wonderful opportunity lies ahead….

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • 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.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a river
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Pickleball
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 is also known as

Summer Haven
Vrbo Property
5 acres Little Traverse Lake Family favorite
5 Acres Little Traverse Lake, Family Favorite Maple City

Frequently asked questions

How close is 5 acres Little Traverse Lake, Family favorite to the airport?

This vacation home is 26.7 mi (41-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 5 acres Little Traverse Lake, Family favorite have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 5 acres Little Traverse Lake, Family favorite to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 5 acres Little Traverse Lake, Family favorite offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 5 acres Little Traverse Lake, Family favorite?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 5 acres Little Traverse Lake, Family favorite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 5 acres Little Traverse Lake, Family favorite?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 5 acres Little Traverse Lake, Family favorite have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 5 acres Little Traverse Lake, Family favorite have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 5 acres Little Traverse Lake, Family favorite to downtown Maple City?

This vacation home is 4.2 mi away from Maple City.

5 acres Little Traverse Lake, Family favorite Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danni D.

Liked: Cleanliness
I had a wonderful time celebrating my birthday and engagement with my close friends. When I had a question I called the owner and she answered right away and was very helpful and kind. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

marie d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister/Niece Weekend

We chose this property because of the number of twin beds. We had 7 ladies in our group. Some of the rooms were small, but we made do. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate for outdoor activities. Location is central to all places in the Leelanau Peninsula.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Maple City

Property was recently and nicely redone including furniture, mattresses etc… Everything was updated and in nice condition. The only 2 gripes I had was the floors could have been a little cleaner it seemed like they needed mopped. We had babies crawling on them on. And the jacuzzi tub had no switch to turn it on so basically jacuzzi didn’t work. Overall I would recommend it it was basically clean and the canoe and kayaks were a great addition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Anita H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location for dunes and surroundings.

Comfortable space, clean. Lake is not viewable from the property in the summer except from the upstairs. We did use the canoe to explore the lake which has lovely crystal clear water, but wasn’t swimmable due to reeds (and, well the cooler weather). WiFi worked for our work from vacation needs. Carpet in dining area hard to keep clean especially with kids. Our kids enjoyed having lots of outdoor space to run around in. Location amazing with two close places to eat and short drive to the dunes, art galleries, and little towns.