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Family Friendly Custom Log Lake home, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Booking Fall 2023

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Gorgeous sunsets directly in front of our home
Tandem kayak and 2 singles with multiple sizes of life vests available.
Beach
Beach
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8211.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ellsworth, MI
  • Fisherman's Island State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Castle Farms
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bonus Bedroom Suite with Queen pull out couch

2 Queen Beds

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite loft and living area

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Loft Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Friendly Custom Log Lake home, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Booking Fall 2023

Contact Owner for Questions regarding Booking.
We currently have bookings available for Sept & Oct 2023
Please see our availability.


Saturday to Saturday , 7 nights during summer season minimum.
Sleeps 8, max of 8 guests

Minimum 4 nights stay Early June and September
Minimum 3 nights stay in May, late Sept. and October.

Enjoy gorgeous sunsets from our beach or our spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2280 sq. ft. custom cedar log home. Antrim Dells and Aga-ming Golf Courses nearby.

Updated kitchen with granite counter tops and large bonus bedroom suite with queen pull out couch over the garage. Our 2nd floor loft includes a large living area, master suite and bathroom overlooking Grand Traverse Bay.

Two main floor bedrooms and beautiful great room with windows facing bay. Spacious sun room off of kitchen as well a basement with pool table, ping pong table, dart board and Wii with games. New Samsung Washer and dryer also available.

Home is located on 110 ft. of stunning private lake front directly on Grand Traverse Bay.

Covered cedar log porch with rocking chairs to enjoy yard, bay and sunsets.

Gas grill provided and large flat grassy lawn with sandy area, ideal for children.

Three kayaks (1 tandem and 2 singles) included for guests to enjoy the bay. Fire pit with lawn chairs available for smores and star gazing at night.

Cable TV and Roku streaming. High Speed Internet provided. 5 Ceiling fans throughout the home with portable room fans and 2 portable air conditioners.

The bay is shallow with pebbles, sand and smooth rocks (there are 8 pairs of aqua shoes provided, guests can bring their own as well).

Boat launch and small grocery/gas station 5 minutes away. Famous Rowe Inn located in nearby Ellsworth.



POLICIES:
-No Fireworks on property

-No events or parties

- Good Neighbor policy. Quiet hours/Noise Ordinance 11pm-8am

- No smoking inside home or on porch

- No Pets, loss of $500.00 security deposit if pets on property

- Must be 30 years or older to book

-Private Road 15 mph, Maximum cars allowed 3-4.
Street Parking Unavailable
-No Boat or RV Parking
-No Tents on property allowed

*Please note that the water levels, beach and appearance of the shoreline are subject to change rapidly on Lake Michigan.


Property manager

Melissa and Bill Regan

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 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Playpen/Highchair and Baby Gates available.
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No Pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A $500.00 fee
Drive way : 3-4 car maximum allowed. No street parking.
No Tents, RV's, or Boats on property allowed
Signed rental agreement/waiver through owner required

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 500 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 parties or events allowed
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ellsworth

Located in Ellsworth, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Ready for a night out? Consider Castle Farms and Willowbrook Mill. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ellsworth, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Fisherman's Island State Park - 20 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Mushroom House - 29 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Castle Farms - 29 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 54 min drive - 57.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sonny's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Antrim Dells Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bone Shack BBQ - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Custom Log Lake home, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Booking Fall 2023 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Custom Log Lake home, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Booking Fall 2023?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Custom Log Lake home, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Booking Fall 2023?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Custom Log Lake home, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Booking Fall 2023 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ellsworth holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Antrim Creek Natural Area. Torch Lake and Banks Township Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Log Cabin Living on the Lake

We have used VRBO many times and this was the best equipped one, ever. They thought of everything to make our visit as easy and fantastic as possible. Great Inside activities (pool table, ping pong table) and sandy area outside, the lake and private beach area down the road were treasures as well as outdoor picnic tables, beautiful front porch and lots of outside chairs from which to watch the sunsets
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

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

Beautiful, secluded cabin

We had the BEST stay at this cabin. We had ages ranging from 4-60 and there were things for everyone to do! The backyard is a sanctuary to relax in and the town is wonderful. Melissa was great with communication and recommendations. We enjoyed every bit of our stay in this beautiful, clean and organized cabin! If you want a relaxing getaway, this is the place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

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

Great place

We had a great stay- comfortable house, amazing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

shawn g.

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

Wonderful home, beautiful setting, very clean, outstanding owners!

My wife and I had a wonderful time! The home was very clean, has a lot amenities, and the pictures do not do the sunsetting on the lake any justice. Absolutely stunning! It was wonderful to have our own backyard right to the lake along with kayaks and close proximity to everything we wanted to do from hiking, biking, and shopping. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A week on Grand Travers Bay

The cabin is directly on Grand Traverse Bay, the view is spectacular! The cabin doesn't have central air conditioning, there are two portable AC units.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Grand Traverse Bay Vacay

We had a perfect week at the cedar log home on the Bay. The owners were great to work with, answering questions before and after making our reservation. The cabin is very well stocked with everything you would need. It was very clean and spacious for our family. We seldom left the cabin and just enjoyed the week on the water, relaxing, kayaking and using the paddle boards. We have rented for 20 plus years between Elk Rapids and Charlevoix and even on this same road and just loved our stay here. The yard area between the cabin's covered porch to the water's edge was great for yard games with the family. We never had a rainy day during our stay but if you did the basement was set up with all kinds of fun activities. In all the summers we have rented in this area we have never seen the bay so calm, which made paddle boarding a bit easier (but the large waves the bay usually provides a day or two are fun too). We had camfires everynight in the firepit near the beach area. Hearing the waves at night is the best. We will definitely return.. loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

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

Brilliant!

This place is great. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kurt C.

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

Relaxing Getaway

My wife and I had a very relaxing Thanksgiving getaway by ourselves. A couple evenings we had a fire in the fire pit next to Lake Michigan. Very windy but that didn't deter us. The cabin was very nice and everything was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Spacious log cabin on the lake

Excellent host and great place to relax or day trips to Traverse City / Charlevoix / Bellaire. They have thought of everything - from every cooking utensil to games to good TV/internet. Seems like relatively built or redone, but with still an good old wood feel. Hot water and good pressure is a rarity in remote places, but this has it :) Beds were pretty comfy. The basement and upstairs loft has a lot of room, this place can easily hold more than the 4 of us. Firepit and gas grill were great for cooking. Coast is pebbly (at least with the record high water currently). Get some s'mores and watch the sunset!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect getaway

We needed a quiet place to unwind after 4 very busy months at work following the COVID shut down. This place was perfect- beautiful inside and out, well equipped, peaceful — couldn’t get enough of the water view. Would return in a heart beat!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

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

Relaxation Station

The cabin is not only cozy, but also has the capacity to sleep several guests. My wife and I had the most relaxing long weekend, nestled in a very private area. The water view is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

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

If I could give 6 starts I would.

Beautiful home. Plenty of space to spread out. Sunsets will take your breath away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Beautiful Lake Michigan Retreat

We couldn't have been happier with our stay at the cabin! The views of Lake Michigan were spectacular, and the cabin was cozy and immaculate. It slept our family of five perfectly. Melissa was easy to contact. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rita A.

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

Great family vacation!

A beautiful home, well stocked with everything you will need! The views of Michigan Lake are fabulously relaxing while sitting around the fire pit making s’mores. My family of three adult children, two spouses and a baby fit with room to spare. The home is comfortable and nicely decorated. Located between Charlevoix and Traverse city we were able to easily explore the whole area. Thank you Melissa for making the process so easy and for the use of your lovely home!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Beautiful Lake Front Property

This property was beautiful, located right on the lake, with shoreline, fire pit, gas grill and every amenity you could possibly need. By far the most fully stocked VRBO we have ever stayed at. Very comfortable for two couples, with plenty of room for another couple or two if desired. Loved the entire visit and would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

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

Beautiful place

Well supplied kitchen for a rental! Plenty of space and well furnished. Nicely constructed cabin with open floor plan. But best of all is the location on Lake Michigan with a private beach, fire pit and beautiful sunsets! But be prepared to drive a couple miles for supplies. Good pizza and fruit pies at nearby Friske’s
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tess N.

The property was truly amazing!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful, well laid out, and wonderfully spacious. We had eight in our party, and we were not on top of each other at all, with four beautifully decorated bedrooms and a great playroom in the basement. The lakeview porch was perfection! The size, views, and wind protection made a great place for morning coffee. We had some cool nights and the fire pit was incredible and easy to start. It was too chilly to swim, but the lake access was great if we had wanted to use the kayaks. Overall, it was a wonderful weekend. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jarret H.

Gorgeous

A place you'll never wanna leave. Some friends and I took a vacation that was exactly what we had hoped for. Absolutely beautiful home, and an even more gorgeous scenery to watch from the back porch. Melissa responded immediately to any questions I asked. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

Everything that we were hoping for!

Melissa and Bill's home on Grand Traverse Bay was an incredible getaway for our family and friends as we celebrated my wife and I's wedding. The home was clean and very well maintained, and had any amenity that we needed during our stay. We especially enjoyed the kayaks that were provided. Any questions or concerns that we had were addressed quickly by Bill and Melissa - they were available by both phone and email. The area around the home is fantastic to explore as well. We enjoyed a lunch in Bellaire at Short's Brewery, and spent a day riding bikes around Mackinac Island. We definitely hope to be back sometime!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Beyond Incredible!

If I said that we never wanted to leave, that would not suffice to describe the beauty and comfort of this vacation home. I was even hesitant to provide such a positive review because part of me wants to keep this dream home a secret so that it's readily available to me in the future...I know, I know....selfish...which is why I had to (albeit reluctantly) share the truth about this home. This "cabin" exceeded all expectations that we had for a relaxing, comfortable and fun destination. We built fires in the early evening, kayaked during the day and played games at night (and everything was provided by the owners to make these activities possible). Have you ever experienced that before? I haven't!! Many, many thanks to the owners of this beautiful home. I can't wait to go back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Beautiful home on the lake!

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely property while in Charlevoix for our daughters wedding. Melissa and Bill were very responsive to our questions and the home was very inviting. My sister and cousin who came in from out of state loved the home as well. Wish we had more time to stay and play. Thank you Melissa and Bill!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Randy G.

Sunsets

Our family had been looking for a lake front property for a mini family reunion. After a extensive search, and with another family member's recommendation we settled on this property and location. Melissa our contact was extremely responsive to our questions, no matter how many times we asked the same question over a 6 month period. She had put together a local list of all the good stuff to do, cutting down on our exploration time which suited us just fine. The home is exactly as advertised if not better, everything worked very well and pretty much turn key. Best part of the day were the sunsets. If your looking for beach front log cabin this would be the one. RLG
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Manda A.

great family vacation home

This home has everything you need. The owners have gone out of their way to make this house a home for everyone who visits. The view and the water is just amazing. Watching the sun rise and set was just amazing. We enjoyed our morning coffee sitting outside in the rocking chairs with the waterfront view and mother nature all around us. We saw chipmunks, deer, rabbits, hummingbirds, and down the road we saw a goat!! Mother nature at its finest!! Beautiful home the owners are amazing thank you for sharing your home with us!! I recommend this home!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bernard S.

We will be back!

We were looking for a quiet lake-front ‘cabin’ for the whole family of 8 (aunt and grandma included) and what we found was much more than a ‘cabin’, this is a wonderful house seating in a very private lot on the East shore of lake Michigan. The house is pristine. The place was so comfortable that we did not have the need to go anywhere else! Our kids (late teens, early twenties) found plenty to do kayaking, swimming, rock collecting and ‘hanging out’ by the fire. When it rained, they got busy playing pool and Ping-Pong. Grandma enjoyed cooking some Italian meals on the fully equipped kitchen. The view from the living room and the two bedrooms facing the lake is incredible, if you leave the windows open, you will hear the sound of the water, as if you were sleeping outside. If by any chance Lake Michigan is not enough (I doubt it), Torch Lake is a 10-minute drive from the house. Melissa, our host, was incredibly kind, checking to make sure everything was OK but without being intrusive. Book without hesitation, the pictures are good but once you see the house and the setting, you will realize that you got more than you thought you would. We are hoping to return to Cedarwood Shores as soon as we can. B & family. PS: We also found that the beach is loaded with beautiful Petoskey stones. One of the previous guests said that they might have picked them all up, not true, there are enough stones for every future guest for several lifetimes. A useful tip, go to the water right in front of the house, pickup a handful of wet stones without looking, and at least 1 or 2 out of 10 that will be a Petoskey stone.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

beachcomber t.

relaxing cottage

our extended family loved our time at this adorable cottage. other than a day trip to mackinac island, we spent every minute of our week on the beach, looking for stones, swimming, rocking on the porch, making s'mores in the firepit, watching beautiful sunsets, and playing games inside and outdoors. the house was spotless (and I am pretty picky about that!). the owners are wonderful to deal with and we felt very welcomed from our first inquiry about the home. we loved it so much we are planning a return trip in the fall and if all goes as we hope, a visit next summer again!

About the host

Hosted by Melissa and Bill Regan

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We fell in love with this area after bringing our daughters here for summer vacations. We live in MI and we have so many family memories of this region and hope to continue to make great memories for many years to come. We hope that you are able to make wonderful memories here too!

Why they chose this property

The bay, gorgeous sunsets and regional golf not to mention the proximity to Traverse City, Elk Rapids Charlevoix and Petoskey completely sold us!

What makes this property unique

We were searching for a lakefront log cabin home and immediately loved the charm and warmth of this property. The evening sunsets and peace and tranquility were just 'icing on the cake'!

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