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JUNE28-JULY2 JUST OPENED; 100ftbeach frontage; 2free kayaks&paddle boat-sleeps12

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Spectacular view from the 2 story outdoor deck
Private boat launch on property and boat dock along with swim up raft
Large private sandy beach with 2 kayaks for use
Property grounds
Deck with ample outdoor seating and gas grill

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12218.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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, Traverse City, MI
  • Spider Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Centre Ice Arena
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

JUNE28-JULY2 JUST OPENED; 100ftbeach frontage; 2free kayaks&paddle boat-sleeps12

Located in Traverse City, Michigan, this recently renovated 4 bedroom including a large loft bedroom cottage sits 45 feet from the water on a private 1 acre lot with 100-ft of sandy beach frontage on beautiful High Lake. High Lake is a peaceful 50 acre lake with very low water traffic but much natural beauty including the wild life and water fowl. New floors, high speed internet and WiFi throughout cottage along with remodeled small bathroom, updated bedrooms and new family room/den furnishings are a few of the improvements made to this cottage in spring of 2021. Property has its own private easy access boat launch. So feel free to bring your boat as there is also a dock available. Located only 4 miles from the Cherry Capital Airport and just 7-9 miles from the beautiful East & West Grand Traverse Bays, High Lake is wonderful for any water/ice sport during the summer or winter.
This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom beach cottage can easily accommodate 3 families sleeping up to 13 people. There’s a loft upstairs which has 3 twin bunk beds and 3 bedrooms on the main level all of which have queen beds. Sheet sets, pillows and duvets are provided for your use. There are 2 bathrooms each with a shower. Towels (hand and bath) and wash cloths are available for your use along with beach towels. The kitchen is fully equipped. There are five televisions throughout the house, including a 55-inch smart TV and a 43-inch TV. Soaps are provided for your use and there is a washer and dryer on the main level. There is a large 2 level deck that has built in benches, a fire pit table with chairs and other deck furniture for your comfort as well as a gas grill. Great swimming in the summer with a dock, swim raft, two kayaks and a paddle boat free for your use. A pontoon can be rented. There is a great park (Grace MacDonald Park) that has tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, children’s playground, softball field and picnic area a mile away. A list of other activities and interesting places to visit while you are here along with the addresses and phone numbers for them will be available at the cottage.

Please…
No pets
No Smoking
No bachelor/bachelorette parties or large group events

Highlighting major summer events in Traverse City…

*The National Cherry Festival:
Held every July! The festival starts in the first week of July every year and runs for a week. The Blue Angels are scheduled to be here every other year during the Cherry Festival. Traverse City has boasted being titled the Cherry Capital of the World and this festival is known worldwide. This one week event boasts many wonderful activities for young and old, large carnival, parades, and fireworks on July 4th and on the last day of the festival.
*Pit Spitters, a Class A minor league baseball team, which plays its home games in Traverse City from mid-May thru August at Wuerful Park.

Traverse City and the Grand Traverse area are widely known for winter activities and great trails for cross country skiing (Vasa trl.) snowmobiling and snowshoeing.
We hope that once you have vacationed here, at “The Family Fun Retreat”, we will have you stay here again in the near future!


Property manager

Jim Spadafore

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No Bachelor/ette parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Bachelor/ette parties
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 deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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, Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Spider Lake - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Front Street - 15 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪J & S Hamburg South Airport - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is JUNE28-JULY2 JUST OPENED; 100ftbeach frontage; 2free kayaks&paddle boat-sleeps12 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at JUNE28-JULY2 JUST OPENED; 100ftbeach frontage; 2free kayaks&paddle boat-sleeps12?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at JUNE28-JULY2 JUST OPENED; 100ftbeach frontage; 2free kayaks&paddle boat-sleeps12?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is JUNE28-JULY2 JUST OPENED; 100ftbeach frontage; 2free kayaks&paddle boat-sleeps12 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Forest Lakes and High Lake. Tibbets Lake and Arbutus Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Walter H.

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

Great Labor Day Weekend

Perfect for 2 families with young teen kids. Will certainly return as soon as we are able. Host kept in touch through the weekend to make for a seem less experience. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kara j.

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

Annual Lakehouse trip

We enjoyed our time at this Lakehouse for our annual Lakehouse vacation with our small children. We enjoyed fishing off of the dock, jumping off of the dingy, kayaking/paddle boating, the TVs were convenient for the kids, and the separate living rooms and all of the bedrooms! We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

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

Relaxing Cottage

Enjoyed the cottage. It was very spacious and nicely appointed. Great location too! Easy to get to everywhere in the Traverse City and Leelanau area. The cottage itself is in a quieter relaxed area. High Lake was very nice for a dip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb G.

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

Perfect days near Traverse City

We stayed in this property for a full week. There were two families of four, with four total kids under 10. We had an absolute blast. We spent all day outside swimming, boating, kayaking and fishing. The kids loved it. This house was also close enough to Traverse City to go out for dinner and to walk main street. We also took a day trip to Mackinaw Island, which was an easy two hour drive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

Beautiful lake!

We absolutely loved playing in High Lake! The kids/teenagers played on the floating dock, kayaked, and fished all day. The location is in a superb location, just a 10 drive to get down to Lake Michigan! Jim, the owner, was so great to communicate with. We had a cleaning issue, but Jim took care of it. Wonderful lake memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Perfect location

We absolutely loved our week! Jim was so kind and helpful, easy to communicate with, and made it so easy to use the boat. The location was perfect for us-close to mountain bike trails and downtown Traverse City for quick trips away. But the lake was our favorite! Just the right size for our family and such a peaceful place to vacation. The accommodations were comfortable and we had all we needed. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Perfect Location

Six 1980 HS grads, all women, stayed at this cottage recently and we had the best time! The property is a bit dated, but we were very comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked, the whole cottage is clean, and the lake, while small, is beautiful. Wonderful sunny mornings. We took the kayaks and paddleboat out and took a couple of pontoon cruises. Saw a couple of loons and a family of geese. The location is top notch. Within an hour’s drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Leelanau Peninsula, several wineries, Mission Point Peninsula and Traverse City is within 15 min. We had a ball. Because the lake is no-wake, there isn’t any skiing or jet skiing so may not be for all. It worked for us and we’d highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle V., Laingsburg, MI

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

Great Location and Swimming

We loved our stay and how close the store and good food was. Easy check in and out. If you are renting the pontoon and want to swim, make sure there is a ladder (which was missing for us), but other than that the rental was what it promised to be.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha F.

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

Family get away

Jim was amazing to work with and I would definitely stay at his house again!!! The kitchen was fully stocked which is always a plus for a small family. The furniture was in excellent condition and very comfortable to relax on after a long day. The beach area, chairs and fire place were perfect!! The kids absolutely loved fishing, kayaking, paddling and swimming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelsy h.

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

Perfect spot

The location combined with all the amenities of this home made our stay perfect. We loved having so much to do on the lake with the paddle boats and kayaks and private beach. Being close to downtown traverse was a plus as well. We had a wonderful stay and nothing but positive interactions with our host, Jim.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jillian H.

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

Worked great for us

This was a great location for while we were there for a softball tournament and very easy to get to downtown TC. Kids had a lot of fun playing on the dock and swimming. Plenty of room for all of us to sleep and living room spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tracey S., Prescott, AZ

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

Family Lake Vacation

The home has recently been upgraded, having never stayed here before I don't know what the furnishings were like before. We appreciated the fact that the furniture and decor was up to date and new. The floorpan is great for families traveling together, there is enough space for everyone to have some privacy. We enjoyed the kayak's, dock, swim platform, gas grill and fire pit. This property could be a 5 star once the kitchen (new appliances, dishes, silverware, glassware & cookware would be great)and deck (should be stripped and refinished, screws are pulling up, I suggest wearing flip flops outside) are updated. The location is close to a grocery store which proved to be helpful, we had dinner at Peegeo's around the corner the night before we left and had a great time. Thank you for letting us create a family vacation memory at your lake home. Jim, the host is very helpful and friendly which we appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie M., Charleston,SC

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

Great Place!

Beautiful view from the deck! Great place for our girls trip!! Nice location to Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Great family vacation spot

This property was terrific for our family vacation. The house was beautiful, clean, and had all of the things we needed for a relaxing stay. I couldn't be happier with the experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla J., Leslie, MI, US

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

TC lake front

Me and a couple girl friends went for a weekend get away, it was a great experience! Jim was always quick to respond. Everything you need for a getaway was available at the property. Beautiful house and property, private and very quiet. Just what we needed! I would definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Family Vacation

Great experience !! Really enjoyed ourselves - very relaxing Wonderful property for family’s with kids - Layout of the house was perfect and offered privacy for multiple groups Very clean and well stocked - beautiful view of the lake - everything was as it should be - Nice sand beach - big fire pit - lots of chairs - fishing was good and so glad we rented the pontoon boat - so much fun !! Jim was a fantastic host - great communication Thanks Jim - our visit was everything we hoped it would be and more Would definitely return Steve R
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

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

Like On Golden Pond

Very pretty lake, clean somewhat undated cottage. Close to Traverse City. Ideal for our family vacation. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Family Time

This is a perfect house and location for a family vacation. The layout of the bedrooms allowed each family to have their own space. The kitchen was well equipped, plenty of towels and other necessities. Enjoyed the paddle boat, kayaks, pontoon boat, and fishing. We had a relaxing and fun filled stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sallye H.

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

Great time

This is the first time I've done this. The cottage was as described and the layout was perfect for us. We had four kids that slept upstairs leaving a bedroom for each of us. With all the kids it was great having two TVs on the main floor. They love the beach especially the paddle boat. Best of all with having four kids with us it was great having a beach to ourselves. Hope to return next summer
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

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

Great place to stay!

Lots of room at this house and beautiful setting with great beach area for the kids to play in and we enjoyed the paddle boat and kayaks and the pontoon rental as well! Very well stocked house - plenty of paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap and laundry soap and trash bags - we are used to having to stock up on these when going to a rental house but they had an ample supply and even had beach toys and towels there for our use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn (Kitt) P., Hemlock MI (Saginaw County)

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

Loved the location!

We rented for a week with our 3 grandchildren and had a fantastic time! Having the beach and water practically outside the door is awesome! Would definitely rent again 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H., Livonia, USA

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

This was our first visit and hopefully will not be out last. A wonderful time was had by all.

Thank you Jim for renting out your beautiful home. We are looking forward to next year. Take care. Cindy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb S., BELLEVILLE

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

Family Vacay

We enjoyed our stay and the house was perfect for range of ages of our grandsons and family. We all had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine T., Missouri

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

High Lake

Very clean. Owner supplied everything that you would need. Owner so easy to work with. Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Simply Wonderful!!!

My family and I stayed at Jim’s place near Traverse City the first week of June. The house was clean and comfortable! Tons of space for the whole family. The views from the deck were beautiful and the area was very quiet! I would definitely recommend this home! The owner goes above and beyond to make sure you are taken care of. He was extremely helpful and kind when we talked. We will be back! Thanks so much Jim!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jim Spadafore

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English