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Quiet and Peaceful 3 Bedroom Family Cottage on Lake George, 12 Miles to TC

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Spider Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Arbutus Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back bedroom

2 Single Beds

Front bedroom

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Quiet and Peaceful 3 Bedroom Family Cottage on Lake George, 12 Miles to TC

This beautiful family cottage is ideally located on a wooded point surrounded by peaceful Lake George, a small, quiet no-wake lake with great fishing and swimming, just 12 miles southeast of Traverse City. The home features an eat-in kitchen with all appliances and amenities, two full bathrooms, a master suite with queen sized pillow-top bed and two smaller bedrooms with a shared door between them. One of the smaller bedrooms has a double bed, the other has a set of bunk beds. (Note: you have to walk through the first bedroom to get to the second bedroom.)

The living room features a double hide-a-bed and plenty of comfy chairs. The Cottage sleeps a total of 6.

Lake George is a quiet, private lake with no public access. Motor boats (other than trolling motors) are not allowed, meaning that your vacation will truly be peaceful. Public access sites to both Arbutus and Spider Lakes are just minutes away if you have a motorized boat. The cottage includes a swimming raft, an aluminum canoe, a kayak, paddles and life preservers of various sizes.

Please note that the Cottage is located in a residential area with permanent residents next door. As such, groups looking for a place for big parties or loud music should look at other properties. This really is a family cottage that we use when we don’t have guests. Its furnished with family antiques, lots of trinkets & photos. We trust our guests to respect our cottage for what it is - the heart, soul & history of our family.

At the Miller Family Cottage you'll leave the hustle, bustle and noise of bigger lakes behind the minute you drive down the driveway. Once there, you'll see that the Cottage is a place to unwind, relax and reconnect. Yet the excitement of larger lakes, Grand Traverse Bay and Traverse City are just minutes away.

NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Minimum 5 night stay. If you book our property for your vacation, you agree to the Rental Agreement and House Rules.

East Bay Township STR License number 008658.

Property manager

Gayle Miller

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Important information

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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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR2019-0058

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 16 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Front Street - 23 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet and Peaceful 3 Bedroom Family Cottage on Lake George, 12 Miles to TC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet and Peaceful 3 Bedroom Family Cottage on Lake George, 12 Miles to TC?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet and Peaceful 3 Bedroom Family Cottage on Lake George, 12 Miles to TC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet and Peaceful 3 Bedroom Family Cottage on Lake George, 12 Miles to TC located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

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

Wonderful vacation

We had such a relaxing and fun stay at this cottage on a quiet lake!! Would definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

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

Miller family cottage

What an amazing place for a family vacation! We really enjoyed our time here. The house was clean and the owner was super nice and helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Troy, OH

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

Very relaxing visit in a quaint little cottage

We enjoyed visiting lots of amazing sites within driving distance from this cabin: downtown Traverse City, Torch lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes and Mackinac Island, but also spent a few days just relaxing, swimming, kayaking and fishing at Lake George with the kids. A great place to visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W., Fishers, IN

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

Perfect getaway

We loved the peace and quiet that this property offered. Only wish that we could stay longer. Great location, lovely lake and comfy home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angie O.

Exactly as advertised...quiet and peaceful!

Such a gem of a cottage! Gorgeous peaceful lake. Homey and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Laud R.

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

Quiet Stay

Cozy cabin in a relaxing environment. Kids loved throwing rocks into the lake in the backyard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Comfortable cottage on beautiful fishing lake

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this well maintained cottage. Everything we needed was there. Loved the spacious kitchen and the sitting area overlooking the lake. The fishing was great. Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

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

Wonderful lake house!

The house is absolutely gorgeous! It is well stocked and maintained, too. The views are the best on the lake, and the kitchen is very large. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marcie H.

Relaxing

Second visit to this cabin. Love the location, very relaxing, quiet and peaceful. House is clean and comfortable. Weather was great this year so got to enjoy the canoe and paddle boat. Nice and convenient to town!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

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

Completely worth every dime!!

Owner quickly answered all questions and was a pleasure to deal with. Most of my family have demanding jobs and we all were able to completely relax at this beautiful place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

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

Beautiful setting. Comfortable home and spacious for our 4 person family.

Great owners, loved having the use of the boats and raft. Fishing was fun with plenty of action. We wished there was a larger bed in the master. Otherwise, great overall stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Second time here and we will be back!

Nothing can top the location of this family cottage. Lake George is perfect for paddling and swimming, especially with kids, and it's close to Traverse and all Northern MI has to offer. It's so peaceful and quiet, and the cottage has everything you need for a vacation away from it all. Gayle & Allison are wonderful hosts! Thank you for another relaxing stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

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

Beautiful Cottage

This cottage is the perfect slice of heaven. It came stocked with everything you could ever need. The neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. The views alone will keep us coming back for years to come. This was our second time staying here and we will make it a yearly vacation spot. The owners were great with communication and very friendly. We had an amazing stay and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Tranquil Setting on a Private Lake

Our second stay at this family cottage. Love the big eat-in kitchen. Enjoyed sitting on the deck overlooking the lake and around the fire at night. Very comfortable and well supplied. Great home base for traveling around the TC area. Appreciated commuincations from the owner.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Wonderful time

We have stayed here before, what I love most is that it’s like our lake. It’s so private and so peaceful. No jet skis, no motor boats, it’s so quiet. I like the pine trees, I like the seclusion, I love the sound of nature. The beds are comfortable, and they have everything you need. Even though we had rain, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

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

Beautiful Up North Getaway

This cottage was absolutely perfect! From the minute we walked in the doors we felt as though we had our very own slice of heaven. The house came with everything we needed and more. The view of the lake was breathtaking. We loved using the kayak and pedal boat. The lake was very quiet and peaceful. We really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

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

Perfect family getaway, and exactly as advertised

What a great find this was. Far enough from Traverse City to be away from the traffic and crowds, but the drive is manageable. We debated whether we'd be bored on a no-wake lake, but the peace and quiet was unmatched. All the extra touches were appreciated, and it was nice that it was furnished to feel like using a friend's home rather than a sterile rental. We look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Fun & Relaxing Vacation

The property is just the right size and has all the amenities to make it a very enjoyable vacation. We loved the gathering around the bonfire and riding the paddle boat. The only item missing was a hand rail from the deck to the back yard. My balance is not what it use to be.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Peaceful stay with beautiful views

We had a delightful family vacation at the Miller cottage. The fishing was great, and we loved the views of the lake from the deck, and the house. The water was a little cool, but easy to get used to. All of the comforts of home were provided. We will definitely be making a return trip!!! Thank you Gayle!!! 😎🌞🐠🌅
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

It was perfect

This is the third year we have rented this property. My children absolutely love it! And so do I. It is quiet, secluded, exactly what we love. The raft in the water bring so much joy! Close to downtown Traverse City, if that’s what you’re looking for. We prefer to stay on the lake🤗 the owners are easily accessible for any need. It really is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethanne F.

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

Relaxing week on Lake George

A perfect place to relax on this quiet little clean lake! We went swimming, paddle boating and canoeing everyday and loved the view of the calm lake from the private deck. The cottage had everything that we could have needed; fully equipped kitchen, grill, sheets, towels, etc. You can drive anywhere you would want to go in the area in 1/2 hour- 1 hour. Well worth a longer drive to come back to this relaxing spot! We hope to come back one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

We had such a wonderful time!!!

We just loved this cottage...it's so well kept and comfortable. The lake is beautiful and was just the getaway that we needed. It's close enough to Traverse City that its just a short ride to dinner and shopping, but you still feel peaceful and removed from all the hustle and bustle when you sit out enjoying the lake behind the cottage. The cottage was clean and had all the conveniences of home. I will highly recommend this to my friends and family. we hope to go back sometime soon! Thanks for a WONDERFUL time!!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Peaceful Stay in Northern Michigan Close to Day Adventures

This cottage is a real gem: clean, lovely and was the best equipped that I had ever stayed at. The owners were lovely and very patient answering all of our questions. We loved the little peninsula that jutted out from the cottage onto the lake. There was always shade or sun to find from morning to night depending on what you wanted. The trees made it feel very private. George Lake is quiet and a great place for a family to canoe, swim and fish or just relax and read a book or do a puzzle. It is very close to any activity you may want to engage in NW Michigan from visiting the Sleeping Bear Dunes to wineries to Traverse City, but we just relaxed and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

It was absolutely wonderful!

It was absolutely wonderful! Even though we had quite a bit of rain, we had a perfect vacation. Truly enjoyed the paddleboat, canoe, and raft. I loved how quiet the lake was. The beds were very comfortable and so is the bedding. I did bring my pillow because I always do. There is no clothes dryer and I did find extra clothes pins in the closet by the kitchen, but not until the last day. If it wasn’t for the rain the towels would have dried more easily. All in all we had an amazing time! We have already booked for next year, did not want to lose this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

sandra s.

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

Cozy and comfortable

Our rental was filled with beautiful quilts, moles, comfortable furniture for lounging and reading, and wonderfully stocked with every appliance and cooking utensil one could need. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gayle Miller

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Our parents purchased the cottage in the mid seventies when we were children and living in Traverse City. Our family moved to Alma in 1976 and the cottage remained a family get-away. After our parents retired, they spent every summer living at the cottage. They remodeled the kitchen and added a nice master bedroom. The house is filled with comfortable furniture and family history. Three generations of our family have loved the cottage and we're delighted to be able to share it with our summer guests.

Why they chose this property

The cottage on Lake George Trail is a lovely haven away from the bustle of Traverse City. You are just 15 minutes from all of the exciting things that the Grand Traverse Region has to offer. After a day of sightseeing, climbing the sand dunes, shopping or participating in the exciting events of local festivals, you can come home to a quiet and peaceful retreat. But you might also get so relaxed napping on the deck or lying on the raft that you never to go into town!

What makes this property unique

Once you arrive at the cottage, you'll immediately head for the lake, and within a few minutes you'll realize what a special place the cottage is.

Languages:

English, Italian
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