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Long Lake Waterfront Cottage

Traverse City vacation home with kitchen

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy dunes, and a calm sea.
A cabin by a lake with a wooden deck and a grassy path leading to it.
A lakeside view with a table and chairs, a metal railing, and a bag on the ground.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a blue sofa, and a bookshelf.
A cabin with a large window, surrounded by trees and a dirt path.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, beach near Taylor Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

On lake.You'll find Bullhead Lake Natural Area and Cedar Run Creek Natural Area within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Cedar Lake and Lyons Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • beach near Taylor Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 10 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Front Street - 13 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 19 min drive - 13.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬11 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.

Long Lake Waterfront Cottage

Loon Lodge is a beautiful cottage on Long Lake. It is very private, located at the end of a winding road in the woods, but just fifteen minutes from the bustle of Traverse City. It is perfect for families and couples looking to get away and relax.

The is cottage is directly on Long Lake, one of Northern Michigan's most popular lakes for fishing, swimming and boating. The house has a private dock and a large private deck looking over the water.

Loon Lodge is very secluded; the nearest neighbor is more than one hundred yards away, hidden by the trees. The property has more than 200 feet on the water. Most rental properties are bunched together. Loon Lodge is completely different - it is a private, secluded house in the woods.

The house features two bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are two queen beds and two single beds. The living room is large and spacious, with a cathedral ceiling. The eat-in kitchen is fully equipped. The house has hardwood floors throughout. Outside there is a fire pit and new Weber gas grill.

There is a canoe for your use, along with paddles and life jackets. You can also bring a boat; we provide a mooring and there is a public boat launch across the lake. There are public tennis courts within walking distance. There are also islands in the lake that you can explore, several with lovely beaches.

The area has much to offer, especially in the summer. The house is fifteen minutes from Traverse City, a lively and pretty town with shopping and festivals. Interlochen Music Camp, the Sleeping Bear Dunes, the Platte River, and Michigan's finest wine country are all close by.

We welcome well-behaved pets.

Please note that bookings run Saturday to Saturday in the summer.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please take the trash out to the bins by N. Long Lake Road
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We welcome well behaved dogs and other pets.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: This is a great house for families!

Events

No events allowed
No loud music or parties.

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
Note from host: No loud music or parties.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Note from host: No loud music or parties. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR-001028

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Long Lake Waterfront Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.7 mi (24-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Long Lake Waterfront Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Long Lake Waterfront Cottage to the beach?

This vacation home is 11.2 mi (21-min drive) from Traverse City Beach and 7.3 mi (11-min drive) from West End Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Long Lake Waterfront Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Long Lake Waterfront Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Long Lake Waterfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Long Lake Waterfront Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Long Lake Waterfront Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Long Lake Waterfront Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Long Lake Waterfront Cottage to downtown Traverse City?

This vacation home is 6.6 mi away from Traverse City.

Long Lake Waterfront Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A V.

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

Another Great Stay

This was our 3rd year staying hear with family for our fish trip. As always a peaceful location and great access to Long Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean cabin, nice amenities, great deck with a fire pit. My only suggestion would be to install grab bars in the showers, which were a bit slippery, especially for older people like me.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay in a cozy cabin on the lake. Beautiful location and thoroughly enjoyable. Host provided an extensive list of things to do and see. The cabin is very homey with a vintage feel to it. This pet-friendly cabin was perfect for our dog....she did not want to leave! Oh, and neither did we!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

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

Great stay

Great private cabin with great fishing. Easy check in and check out. Will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Holiday weekend getaway.

The house was great! So peaceful! Communication with property manager was excellent. Wish the weather could've been a tad warmer, but we were prepared!Great property, great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Tim was a great host!

We really enjoyed our weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

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

Great location!

Family had a great time at loon lodge. Very nice cabin and the location was perfect! Would highly recommend to anyone looking to rent lake front property in northern Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley P.

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed our stay very much. Cabin is in a natural setting - beautiful! Listening and sitting by the lake was joyful. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Wonderful spot on Long Lake!

Loon Lodge was a great getaway spot. We very much enjoyed our time at the lake and Loon Lodge provided everything we could need! Tim was always super responsive! Loon Lodge is a place to which we will return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Rustic cottage with lake view.

A beautiful and relaxing place to stay for our family. The directions provided were easy to follow. The cottage was well stocked with all necessary items.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl Y.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Charming, retro log cabin in a peaceful wooded setting on beautiful Long Lake. Cabin very clean & spacious. Beautiful views and nice patio overlooking the lake. Loons calling in the morning! We enjoyed a lovely week & took fun excursions to Sutton’s Bay, Leland, Traverse City & Frankfort. Had a couple nice cookouts at the cabin and bonfire on the patio. Our Labrador “Guinness” had the best time of all! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

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

Loon Lodge love!

Spot on! Loved it! Just a great cozy cottage.The drive to get to it was a little scary.But it was so quiet and peaceful! Ty again.iI left candy and granola..I work for a company that makes it! Enjoy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Whitney F.

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

A wonderful "Up North" vacation

I just spent two wonderful weeks at Loon Lodge with my husband and two children. We loved the privacy of the house while having access to beautiful Long Lake. It felt very remote, yet was easy to get to markets and hiking trails. Sunset every night on the dock was the perfect end to the day.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A V.

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

Fishing on the lake

This is the second year we have stayed at this location. We enjoyed the peace and quite with all the amenities. I think we will come back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

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

Labor Day Weekend at Loon Lodge

We really enjoyed our stay at the Loon Lodge. Really appreciated the guide to the area that the owners gave us prior to our stay. We loved walking our dog around the recreation area that was only a mile away from the cabin. We would definitely come again. Thanks again Tim
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Long Lake Visit

The house was very clean. There was a good amount of general supplies; spices, soap, kitchen utensils, which is always an unknown with rentals. It was a good place for our dogs to run around with direct water access. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah W.

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

Lovely location

We very much enjoyed our stay at Loon Lodge. Everything met our expectations with the exception of the beds. Unfortunately, they were terribly uncomfortable. Aside from that, thank you for making your little piece of heaven available! Jon & Debbie
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

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

Absolutely the best!

We booked the cabin for the week while my daughter was at Interlochen camp and were beyond impressed with the location and charm of the place! It is truly tucked away on a winding path through the woods and the views from the dock are spectacular. It is a traditional cabin feel but fully stocked with all of the cooking utensils and bedding you need. I will say the beds are not the most comfortable, but after the first night we didn't even care! Hiking the grounds, swimming, canoeing, cooking meals and making a fire made for long relaxing days. I was worried that with no A/C the high summer temps would be uncomfortable, but the shade and breeze from the lake made it no issue at all. We'll definitely be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Fall getaway

We were looking for a place to get away and do some wine touring in Michigan. The view, the layout and the quietness sold us on this property. The directions to the house were very helpful in finding the house - big thank you to Tim for that! The house was very welcoming, clean, plenty of kitchen utensils/cookware and the bedrooms & bathrooms were a nice size. The tool closet was great - totally reminding us of something our grandfathers would have. We didn't need to use anything, but it was fun to see what was in there. If we plan another trip to Traverse City, we would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Great location with beautiful views!

We stayed a week at Loon Lodge! The location is very centrally located and was easy for us to get to traverse city and Sleeping Bear dunes. We really enjoyed the deck overlooking the lake and made s’mores every night. The cabin is a bit rustic, but was very clean when we arrived. There is no dishwasher, which I guess is to be expected at a cabin like this. Michigan is very beautiful to explore and this made for a good home base. Don’t forget to check out Moomers. We also enjoyed the little market across the street from Moomers and stocked up on all the cherry products. Don’t miss the cherry salsa and homemade local tortilla chips - SO good!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Perfect Get-Away at Loon Lodge

My husband, son, his girlfriend and our grand dog couldn’t have asked for a more welcoming host and exact cottage of my “youth”! We received both an information packet about the Lodge itself and a separate packet about anything you would need to know about the surrounding area before arrival! What we loved: All the windows - even while inside, wonderful views of Long Lake! The OutDoor Patio - spent almost all of our time there with coffee in the mornings listening and watching the loons or cocktails in the afternoons/evenings watching the sunsets! Two bathrooms - a must have in my trips! Sparkling clean cottage upon arrival!!!! Thank you for sharing your family home, we could tell it is very loved!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

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

Amazing home - quiet, secluded and relaxing!

My wife and I came to Traverse city to relax and enjoy some sightseeing. After arriving at Loon Lodge, all that changed. We literally left only once all week. The house itself exudes charm, history and character. Yes, it’s an older home, but still owned by the original family, it is well-maintained and completely clean. We spent our days relaxing on the boat house patio, enjoying warm fires and beautiful views. We brought our boat, and the fishing was excellent as well. Our host Tim was available, responsive and informative, we certainly appreciated his dedication to our comfort. Being pet friendly as well, our 2 pups absolutely loved it. Daily walks through the woods and paths, and occasional jumps in the lake. My wife and I agree that this was absolutely one of the best vacations we’re ever had. Believe me, we WILL be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Troy A.

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

Beautiful Cottage on the Long Lake

Very close to the lake with a nice dock. The depth of the water near the dock make it easy to swim. I really liked the layout of the cabin. It has a large living room to gather in. The bathrooms were spacious. It was all clean and tidy. There are a lot of windows which helps to cool the cabin, they really let in a lot of light. We saw and heard many loons. Fishing wasn't very good. We caught small mouth bass, bluegill, large mouth bass, war mouth and perch but fished hard to get them with artificial and live bait. It did turn very warm for June so this may have contributed to our lack of success. The lake islands were fun to explore. The fiberglass canoe has two serious leaks in it from people dragging across the concrete boat house launch area. This makes it unusable. There are about 3 windows that need their crank mechanism fixed. A few days before we were heading out the owner sent us two .pdf files in which we were warned about possible ants and that chipmunks sometimes climb in the walls. We didn't have problems with either but I would have liked to know this earlier in case we wanted to cancel and receive a full refund. There is enough parking for two cars by the cabin but it is a circle driveway so a bit of a challenge to get out of. We ended up figuring out how to park one car and then get around it but there is not a lot of parking...at least not at the cabin. There is remote parking but it requires a walk to the cabin. There is a very nice lookout area which was nice to sit at and eat or just admire the lake. Overall it is a very authentic cabin on the lake and I hope to return in the future. It was a positive experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

cathy d.

Fantastic! HIGHLY recommend this nature haven.

Booking was very easy through VRBO and paypal. Tim was very quick to respond. The driving directions provided by Tim were fantastic….use those. It was fun to drive through the long, winding, tree lined road to the house. I couldn't get the door open….my husband had to do it each time :) The house was spotless. There were some supplies left for us~ pump soap, toilet paper, paper towels, bar soap. We slept in the 2 bigger beds. We used the daybeds to lay on during the day. We only used the shower/bath during the week. The water pressure was good and stayed hot for 3 quick showers in a row…the 4th was iffy. :) We didn't cook while there….but the fridge and microwave worked well. We never turned the tv on. The internet connection worked at all times, except during a thunderstorm. We used the washer a few times during the week ….had to wash the towels we brought from home and some random clothes. it worked well. We used the dryer a little bit more due to drying our wet swimming stuff. We swam off the pier on a few occasions and did end up with the lake itch that Tim informs you about. The kids were 100% w/o any red bumps within 6 hours of getting out of the water. They were just super itchy for those hours. We always got out of the water and washed off in the tub with soap. If they were super itchy, we used benadryl cream. My husband got it the worst and is at home with at least 10 bumps on his legs still. The water was super clean. Only saw fish at night and they were tiny. The windows are temperamental at moments. I learned which ones would fall off of their track when winding back in. I had hubby help push those closed from outside daily. Only a few windows have window treatments. It took me a minute to get used to it at night. The fire pit and patio were perfect at night. We never used the heat or indoor fireplace. We HIGHLY recommend staying here and hope to stay here again in the future. The house was perfect for us. I know your family will love it as much as we did. Family of 5. 3-39 years old 2 dogs. puppy and old guy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

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

Loved the cabin and the location. We had a wonderful time!

Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

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