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Ellis Lake Resort - Cedar Log Cabin - Interlochen/Traverse City

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Exterior
Exterior
Room
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Grawn, MI
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bass Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Ellis Lake Resort - Cedar Log Cabin - Interlochen/Traverse City

*We do allow up to 2 dogs in the Cedar cabin. The fee is $10/dog/night.

*As you walk into the Cedar log cabin you are welcomed into a rustic space full of charm. The Cedar is one of our medium sized cabins. This cabin will comfortably accommodate 4 adults and 2 small children or 5 adults with it 2 queen beds and double futon.
*The combination living room/kitchen/bedroom allows for comfortable sleeping, plenty of relaxation in the living area along with a small fully stocked kitchenette with all the essentials for cooking.
*The remodeled bathroom with a shower makes way for additional space for your personal belongings.
*The Franklin wood stove is a nice addition for those cooler nights or just wanting to have a little romance.
*This is one of our more economical cabins as it sits on the front part of our property, closest to the main road (If the sound of traffic is disturbing to you, we recommend that you have a look at our other cabins located further away from the road. (Our Doghouse, Birch and Elm to name a few).
*WIFI is located near the office area.
*Our year round cabin offers air conditioning for the hot summer days and nights and a gas furnace for warmth to take the chill of winter away.
*For your outdoor enjoyment you have your own private charcoal grill, picnic table and fire pit. From your cabin door it is just a short walk to our waterfront area on Ellis Lake or to our outdoor hot tub (shared by other guests) located in the woods beneath the pines and stars (sign up board located outside office for 1 hour of private usage).
Provided in cabin:
*Toaster
*Coffee maker and filters
*Basic spices
*Pots, pans, utensils, dishes
*Dish soap
*Linens
*Towels
*Hair dryer
*Charcoal grill
*A/C
*WIFI - located at the office area

Available Upon Request:
Iron and Ironing board

Guest access:
*Onsite private parking
*Access to our private water front area on Ellis Lake (known for it's fishing)

Other Amenities:
*Canoes
*Row boats
*Paddle boats
*Deck at waterfront with tables, chairs, umbrellas
*Playground near cabins
*Tether ball
*Horseshoes
*Corn Hole

Other things to note:
We have 13 different units on the property. To see our other listings, please search for Ellis Lake Resort, Chalet - Morning Mist and Loon Calls with Greet You, and Solitude in a Log Home in a Majestic Landscape.

Ellis Lake is a 50+ acre lake enjoyed by the nature lover as you can sit on the lovely deck in the early morning hours and often hear the call of the loons and see the swans, ducks and cranes when they are back for the season. During the day our guests enjoy taking a rowboat out to try their skills at fishing for pike, bass, perch or bluegill. Take a canoe or paddle boat out and paddle around the lake to look for the painted turtles that often sun themselves on the logs near the shoreline. A swim raft sits in the middle of the lake enticing you to take a dip or enjoy the warmth of the sun. In the evening, enjoy a campfire at the fire pit and take in the billions of stars that often reflect on the water as there are no lights to hinder this magnificent view.

Property manager

Becky Johnson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$10/day/dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside away from cabin. Windows and doors closed. Do not leave any butts on the ground.
We do not allow marijuana to be smoked on the property.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 57
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Grawn

Grawn is home to this cabin. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Burnett Park and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting.
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Grawn, MI

What's nearby

  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kresge Auditorium - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Bass Lake - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 12 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Samsara - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellis Lake Resort - Cedar Log Cabin - Interlochen/Traverse City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Ellis Lake Resort - Cedar Log Cabin - Interlochen/Traverse City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ellis Lake Resort - Cedar Log Cabin - Interlochen/Traverse City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ellis Lake Resort - Cedar Log Cabin - Interlochen/Traverse City located?

Situated in Grawn, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Interlochen Center for the Arts and within 3 miles (5 km) of Interlochen Golf Club and Kresge Auditorium. Interlochen State Park and Fisher's Run are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING
The owner was very sweet and super accomodating. Very friendly and professional people. We will be returning soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cozy cabin in the snow
We loved staying here and will come back for sure! Thank you Becky! <3
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sister getaway
Perfect off the grid rustic cabin! So quiet, so peaceful, especially the hot tub in the woods! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
We were very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAURA D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Family Visit
We loved the property. We had stayed here over 15 years ago for our nephews baptism, now he is 16! It was just as we remembered it, with the exception of upgraded bathroom which is wonderful. . "T" was so sweet and even brought my mom (84) a little lantern for safety. How sweet. We would absolutley stay again. Thank You!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice
Meet our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Nicholas I., Grand Blanc, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good first family vacation
Nice, smaller cabin next to a lake and convenient to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Christopher T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cedar cabin
Great place for 2 people and our dog! Nice grounds, fire pit, etc. Check in was easy. Tons to do around the area. Only saw one bear run through the property.

8/10 Good

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Water
I think you should tell people the water is well water and that people may want to bring their own water for coffee or cooking. Water pressure is minimal also.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Relaxing and reconnecting
My granddaughter and I, plus my dog Rylee, had a very relaxing stay and enjoyed just spending time together. The cabin was very clean and inviting with the staff surprising us with flowers and goodies to eat. The property is what I expected with the exception of not realizing that the cabin was located right on US31 so the traffic noise was quite loud.

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
We enjoyed every moment in our little cabin! Super cute, clean, comfortable and homey! Closer to the main road than I would prefer but would love to go back! Great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Actually rescheduled
Actually we rescheduled for the end of February because of lack of snow for snowmobiling. Becky the owner has been extremely helpful and accommodating. She's been a real blessing to to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Ellis Resort getaway
Lake Ellis was a fun adventure. We canoed, took a nature hike and also relaxed in the hot tub. We also got a chance to see Pyramid Point, Glenn Arbor and Empire. On the way home we also stopped in to see Point Betsy Lighthouse. It was great fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice, clean cabin but not great for swimming or playing on the beach.
The cabin at this location was clean and the setting is very nice. However, the front cabins are only about 20 yards off US 31, so if you are a light sleeper, be aware that the traffic will likely keep you awake at night. Also the lake is great for fishing with row boats and canoes, but if you are expecting a large sandy beach where kids can dig and play and swim, this lake is not the correct place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family experience!
We loved our time at the cabin! It was a great jumping off spot for all of our day adventures and we would use the kitchen at night. We liked that there was no tv and took the time to play lots of games. We had rain two of our nights there so didn’t get to enjoy the fire pit as much as we wanted. The property was clean and we were even welcomed with some treats the night we arrived!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Becky Johnson

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English

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