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Relax On a Private Lake! Minutes from Traverse City

Traverse City vacation home with kitchen

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Smart TV
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Property grounds
Smart TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms2000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Arbutus Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Spider Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of this Traverse City vacation home, you'll find Forest Lakes and Spider Lake. Also, Arbutus Lake is within half a mile (1 km) and High Lake is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Arbutus Lake - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Spider Lake - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • High Lake - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Tibbets Lake - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Seven Brew - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Asian Buffet - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 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.

Relax On a Private Lake! Minutes from Traverse City

Great lakefront home on Lake George with 90' of private footage!! The Calendar is up-to-date, so take a look at our available dates.
**Please Note: this is a Sunday to Sunday Rental only during June/July/August!**
**Unfortunately we can not offer a discount for extended stays**

Beautiful 2000 sq foot home on private Lake George with air conditioning, dishwasher and WiFi for your comfort. 90 feet of lake frontage. Conveniently located approx 10 miles from Traverse City on a fully wooded lot, close to a convenience store, restaurant and park.

Have your morning coffee on the deck overlooking the water...take a spin around the lake in the 2 kayaks...spend evenings around the fire pit...Relax now, you're at the Lake!!

Please check out our other nearby house: #3003260 on peaceful High Lake!!

East Bay Township Permit STR2019-0073

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sledding 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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 and a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Relax On a Private Lake! Minutes From Traverse City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Relax On a Private Lake! Minutes from Traverse City to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.6 mi (16-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Relax On a Private Lake! Minutes from Traverse City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Relax On a Private Lake! Minutes from Traverse City to the beach?

This vacation home is 7 mi (11-min drive) from Traverse City Beach and 11.1 mi (17-min drive) from Clinch Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Relax On a Private Lake! Minutes from Traverse City offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Relax On a Private Lake! Minutes from 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 Relax On a Private Lake! Minutes from Traverse City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Relax On a Private Lake! Minutes from Traverse City?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Relax On a Private Lake! Minutes from Traverse City have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Relax On a Private Lake! Minutes from Traverse City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Relax On a Private Lake! Minutes from Traverse City to downtown Traverse City?

This vacation home is 8.2 mi away from Traverse City.

Relax On a Private Lake! Minutes from Traverse City Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great value, mostly met expectations

We encountered a few maintenance-related issues during our stay. I'm going to message the property manager separately. The beds not being made was unexpected, but we should have read the reviews more carefully and would have known. Amenities like just enough sheets, towels, etc., were okay; honestly, we didn't need more. It was just a little unusual. As we return annually to the area, we suspect that this property compares well with other options in the price range. It's worth noting that, at least when we booked, the price for anything of similar size was a bit higher. I attempted to book one other just as suitable for our needs—only to have the property manager/owner not confirm the reservation. I haven't had that experience on VRBO before. So, we very much appreciated the cost and would return especially with confidence if we knew some of the nagging maintenance items were addressed. *Note that the site wouldn't let me leave "n/a" in the category "communication with the property manager." We didn't really communicate with them, and only now am I sending a short list of aforementioned repairs/maintenance for them to address.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Maria W.

More for summer

I think summer would be fun for a family. Less then 48 hours no coffee cold at night no extra blankets no soap, A little disappointed for birthday weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Russell G., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at the lake

Good location, could use some updating. It would have been nice to have the many light switches labeled to avoid confusion! Many, many doors. A lot of stairs. Beds where very uncomfortable. Kayaks were impossible to use as there was no easy entry point.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Carol K., Fort Wayne, Indiana

Nice Lake view

My sisters and I were disappointed in some of the aspects of this cottage. Lacked in cleanliness. { thick dust on over head fan in living room, cobwebs on screens) When we arrived, surprised to see that our beds were not made, sheets were laying on end of the beds, and sheets were not the greatest, nor the dirty pillows. One queen bed upstairs did not even have a fitted sheet, instead, two flat sheets. Not enough toilet paper, each couple was given 2 rolls for 5 night stay. The bath towels were really old also, no bath mat downstairs. views of the lake were nice, Kitchen was sufficient, The deck could certainly use a good power washing. Just felt dirty. And the STEPS, they are horrendous both in front of the house and behind the house. Might be ok for young people and families, but definitely if you have any mobility problems, they are awful. Colleen had told me that they would be fine for my 80 and 75 year old sisters! NOT! Needless to say, we will not be going back to this cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anna L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Plenty of room

We enjoyed our week with our children and grandchild. We had plenty of room and the view of the lake was great. We kayaked several times and even floated on the cute little lake. We appreciated the large kitchen table for meals. The kitchen is dated. The deck needs a power washing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness

serenity

good location if playing in traverse city but dont want to stay in town. House is nice and clean three bathrooms a plus as well as firepit and grill with nice backyard deck overlooking lake would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Christiana G.

pretty view but that's it

Dock was not in and property manager stated the reason was that it was too cold. We could not access the water well without the dock in. Neighbors did have swim rafts and docks in place during our visit. I live on a lake and the temp of the water should not be an issue when putting a dock in, unless there is ice, so that was a poor excuse. The property manager made no effort to address this. Additionaly, the kayaks listed for use were partially submerged in the lake and we had to pull them out and empty them to be able to utilize the boats. Once this was done, I discovered that there were no paddles to use. So my family rented a home on a lake to be able to fish and kayak and then we were not be able to do this as no dock was in place and the kayaks were not usable without the paddles. Furthermore, the listing stated that a row boat was available, but this is not true. There was no rowboat to utilize. So again, we could not access the water in the manner expected.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ilene H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time reconnecting

Beautiful home, there were a couple issues, that the property owner took care of promptly..would absolutely rent again. There was plenty of room for everyone. Loved this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Stay

Nice home in a great location. Quiet area with great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

Liked: Cleanliness

We Enjoyed It!

Nice little spot on the lake! Location just outside Traverse City, and not too far away from the wineries we traveled to. Very quit and nice neighborhood - would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa and Jeff F., Naperville

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space, needs some TLC

This home has plenty of room for three adult couples to either spread out or to gather together. The setting was very quiet and peaceful, and the home was well-stocked. However, it needs some updating and TLC. There needs to be outdoor lighting walking from the car down a steep winding path to the door. Motion lighting was only activated once you were on the porch. The beds were not the most comfortable, light bulbs needed to be replaced, a drawer in the kitchen was broken, the sliding door to the patio was broken, with the screen just sitting next to it, the chairs outside needed to be cleaned, the grill had no propane, etc. The house has a ton of potential and clearly the build-out downstairs was newer. As a rental, it's almost there-- a weekend of repairs, some paint, lighting and new beds and this place would really check all the boxes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick G., Ypsilanti

Liked: Cleanliness

August 2022 Fishing Trip

Nice bedroom and living space in lower level. Main level had bedroom with queen size bed and en suite bathroom. Third bedroom had 2 single beds with bathroom across the hall. We used the firepit one night. House is in a quiet location and drive into main area of Traverse City took about 20 minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

lake vaca

Great house on a small quiet lake; not too far from other activities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tommy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

More than 5 Stars!

Very accurate vrbo page for this house. Colleen has done a great job maintaining the house. The neighborhood is extremely quiet which was great for us coming from city life. Enjoyed the kayaks and fishing off the pier. Caught plenty of bass & bluegill and the giant turtles paid a few visits to us right under the pier. TC is just a few minutes away which was very convenient. I had to ask Colleen a question about something and she got right back to me within minutes. Fantastic experience. Not our 1st time to the area but the next time we get back this will be the 1st house we search for! Thanks for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

richard s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week of 7/17 Stay

We truly enjoyed our week at this home on George Lake. Inside appeared to be very clean and beautifully furnished and decorated. Kitchen had everything we would need to cook and serve our meals. Beds were very comfortable. Only real disappointment was discovering that the outdoor grill was rusting out and being held upright by old logs. So I didn't get to use it as we didn't feel it was safe. Also thinks that the deck areas could use some TLC. Other than that we had a wonderful week at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day Race Weekend

We have stayed in TC multiple times. This by far is one of the top homes that we have stayed at. I ran the Bayshore Half Marathon and was concerned about how far to stay from the town. It was only about 20 min and was perfect to be close but not to close to downtown. My 70 year old mom came with us so the upstairs was nice for her while the four of us (2 kids) hung out more downstairs. Very roomy house. The view from the patio is AMAZING!!! Thank you for letting us stay at your home. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

The house was just perfect. Very clean and had everything you need. Only disappointed that there wasn't a rowboat like the listing stayed as we had planned to fish on the lake Outdoor area and grill needs some seasonal maintenance but didn't hinder our stay .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property on small lake

Great property, We were staying there for the iceman bike race with family so didn’t use much of the outdoor deck and fire pit but looks wonderful. Owner is extremely responsive to questions and instructions. Had a problem with the tv and sent someone right away to fix in plenty of time for football
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Hudsonville, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a peaceful and relaxing place!

We wish we could of stayed longer! Our daughter got engaged in Petoskey and it was the highlight of the weekend. We all seemed to preoccupied with excitement :) Thanks for sharing your lovely lake house with us! Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zach K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work Stay

Great place in a beautiful location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax and Unwind

If you're looking for a quiet location to unwind, this is the place! The accommodations were great. We stayed for a weekend but wish we had more time to spend here. We will definitely consider this location for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Beautiful property great location, perfect for our family vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and Peaceful!

We took full advantage of the peace and quiet on this non sports lake! Lots of fishing and kayaking and swimming not to be disturbed by motor boats. The piece of property felt like we were living in the trees! The steps to get up and down to the lake were a lot to handle even for us adults. The interior was one of the cleanest VRBO homes we have ever seen! We were able to cook meals for the family in the fully equipped kitchen and the high quality dishware was much appreciated! Thanks for a great Fourth of July in Traverse City!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sydney H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

This little lake house was perfect for our group! House was very clean and had all the kitchen amenities needed. I would recommend the renter providing extra trash bags or alerting the guests that they need to bring their own along with the message of needing toiletries. 2 trash bags for 7 people and 3 nights was not enough and my messages inquiring about if those were in the home somewhere were not responded to.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traverse City!

Very nice, spacious property! We had a great time in Traverse City. The view to Lake George is beautiful. My husband was able to cast his fishing pole and caught a few large mouth bass. That made him very happy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021