Hot tub & Pool table! Waterfront home on Perch Lake outside Traverse City

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Grill out on the deck off the living room and kitchen area

Game room downstairs. - Game room downstairs.

Kitchen, bathroom off kitchen. - Kitchen, bathroom off kitchen.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8170.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Washer
Barbecue grill

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South Boardman, Michigan

Fife Lake
‪20 min drive‬
Traverse City Beach
‪46 min drive‬
Front Street
‪50 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Escape to the serene Off the Hook on Perch Lake in South Boardman, where fishing, swimming, and relaxation await. This picturesque location invites you to unwind and immerse yourself in the natural beauty surrounding the area. The charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home accommodates up to 8 guests, offering a king-sized bed, two queen-sized beds, and custom bunk beds ideal for kids, teens, and smaller adults. Note that the bunk beds are 70 inches long, slightly shorter than the typical 75 inches.

Amenities include air conditioning, internet, sheets, and towels, though a dishwasher is not provided. A unique feature of this home is its 3-level spiral staircase, adding a touch of character.

For pet lovers, a well-behaved dog is welcomed with an additional nonrefundable fee, but owners must be diligent in cleaning up after their pets at all times.

Outside, indulge in a variety of activities, including using the grill, launching boats for fishing (electric motors only), enjoying cozy evenings around the fire pit, and relaxing in the year-round hot tub. Water enthusiasts will delight in the available kayaks, pedal boat, swim platform, and dock, all set against the backdrop of a lake with a soft sand bottom. Inside, find entertainment in the game room featuring a pool table, a ping pong top, and an electric dartboard.

Situated in the heart of South Boardman, Hazel Sandeen Butler Memorial Park is just a stone's throw away at the intersection of Boardman Road and School Street, where the original South Boardman School once stood. This park is perfect for family outings, featuring a t-ball field, a small basketball court, and a playground, all nestled in a quiet, friendly neighborhood setting.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 8.

Bedroom 1: King bed || Bedroom 2: Queen bed || Bedroom 3: Queen bed || Bedroom 4: Bunkbed - Located in the game room

OUTDOORS: Balcony, Deck/patio, Kayak/canoe, Gas grill, Dock, Boat launch, Lounge chairs, Adirondack chairs, Fire pit, Hot tub, Paddle boats, Picnic table, Life jackets (4-adult), Outdoor dining table & chairs, Swim platform, Exceptional views

INDOORS: WiFi, Flat panel TV, Dartboard, Game room, Ping pong, Pool table

KITCHEN: Keurig coffee maker, Dishes & utensils, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Toaster, Blender, Cookware, Ice maker, Mini fridge, Tea kettle

GENERAL: A/C, Washer & dryer, Iron & board, Heating, Linens & towels, Smoke alarm

MISC: next to public boat launch

PARKING: Space for 3 vehicles

-- POLICIES --

- Pet allowed with a fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

Property manager

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals

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Languages

English

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock

About the area

South Boardman

Located in South Boardman, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Twin Birch Golf Course and Timber Wolf Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Boardman Preserve and South Branch Nature Preserve. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.

South Boardman, Michigan

What's nearby

Fife Lake - 20 min drive - 14.0 km
Turtle Creek Casino - 40 min drive - 31.2 km
Spider Lake - 41 min drive - 28.5 km
Traverse City Beach - 46 min drive - 35.6 km
Front Street - 50 min drive - 51.3 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Yankee Boy Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
‪The Loon's Nest - ‬17 min drive
‪Fife Lake Dairy Bar - ‬17 min drive
‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬17 min drive
‪Gordy's Place - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hot tub & Pool table! Waterfront home on Perch Lake outside Traverse City pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hot tub & Pool table! Waterfront home on Perch Lake outside Traverse City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hot tub & Pool table! Waterfront home on Perch Lake outside Traverse City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hot tub & Pool table! Waterfront home on Perch Lake outside Traverse City located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Perch Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of South Boardman Preserve and Butler Lake. Bass Lake and Boardman Township Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Kayra A.

8 April 2025

Beautiful home and view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing stay! We had a ball! Thank you sooo much! So nice and clean and beautiful. We would love to come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

kaileigh t.

6 March 2025

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

Getaway

It was a very nice/fun house to stay in and I enjoyed the area it's very peaceful

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine S.

23 February 2025

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

Wonderful lake house

Beautiful house and neighborhood!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amy F.

24 October 2024

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

Boardman House stay

We enjoyed our stay; the house was clean. It was very cute. We came up on our Harley's to see the fall colors it was a little rural, but we still enjoyed our time. My only suggestion would be to clean up the landscaping other than that we would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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8/10 Good

Brittany H.

22 October 2024

Great view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Such a pretty fall view. There were more options than what was listed in the description. Paddle boat, row boat and the kayaks. Lake does not allow motors which wasn't listed so I'm glad we didn't bring a boat. The only downside was there wasn't a dishwasher. Some rooms didn't have vents and there were thin quilts so more bedding blankets would've been nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patritziya Z.

1 October 2024

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

Pleasant getaway

Relaxing beautiful clean house with lovely view of Perch lake and the forest right from the deck..with entertainment and games we enjoyed the lake swim and the forest walks with our fuzzy boy ..😊 There’s a public access to the lake on the side of the property bringing occasional movement Overall lovely and enchanting experience! Nice host! We”ll be back again! Thanks 🌺 proximity but the place

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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6/10 Okay

Doug H.

9 September 2024

Perch Lake Bummer

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Cabin ok supplies sub par.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jason T.

30 August 2024

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

Great time at this house on the lake

The house was very clean and well kept. Many windows that overlook the lake. Location is very nice. 30 minutes or so to Traverse City, about 1 hr to Petoskey. Also many nice golf courses near by. Pretty secluded but there is a market 15 minutes away. Only missed 5 star IMO was the area down to the lake. They did not provide any pictures since it has weeds and very small. Only a small path to dock. Firepit very close to house since there is no room. Also on the deck was a nice gas grill. After buying food to grill, found out the propane tank was empty. Would expect a $15 tank fill up would be included especially for the price we paid. We made the best of things and still had a great time. Thank you !!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

JOANN M.

10 August 2024

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

Great place to stay

The house is great, the lake was nice, the location was perfect. Very peaceful visit. We had a great time. Would stay there again. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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6/10 Okay

Claire G.

29 July 2024

A Cute House with a Few Caveats

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is super-cute and the lake is perfect for kayaking and paddle boarding since it's a no-wake lake. I do think it's worth mentioning that this house is right next to the boat ramp for the lake, which is important because residents in the community seem to think that the phrase "boat ramp" is synonymous with "dog park" and "public beach." It would be fine if the community would use the spot to just launch their boats but on a few days there were a lot of people loitering around and dogs running off-leash and it honestly made me a bit uncomfortable--the place did not feel very private or secure when that was going on. I'm sure many people would be fine with this feature but I think it should be in the property's description so that people know what they are signing up for. The house is in pretty good condition but could use some TLC when concerning the carpet in the basement, and I didn't use the upstairs bedroom but it needs its own AC unit. It would have been way too hot for me to stay up there. The decor is really cute and unified, and the view of the lake from the house is really lovely.

6/10 Okay

Marcey W.

14 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

The location...you should know this location is on a dirt road, depending on which way your GPS takes you, could be anywhere from 1 to 5 miles of dirt. With in 10 minute drive to downtown Kalkaska, which is great for groceries and walking. On average it took us 30-40 mins to reach downtown Traverse City. The house....for the per night cost, disappointed. The front outside isn't too bad. The back is very dirty, bugs all over the back of the house, some of the chairs are mildewy, there are 3 water feature/ponds that are full of stagnant water, one of the screen doors is bent hanging in the track (not functional) and most of the windows are missing screens (unless you want a house full of bugs, couldn't open them). The kitchen was is minimally stocked, only 1 kitchen towel, no dish brush of any kind, 1 wine glass, etc. We agree with some of the other reviewers, the beds are not comfortable. We ended up buying some things that were missing in the kitchen and just left them (dish brush, colander, dish towels, etc.). It is decorated very nice inside, the wi-fi worked great, the hot tub was nice and plenty of bathroom towels were provided. The lake is great! Being next to the launch didn't bother us one bit. The host company...was very responsive!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

stacey b.

14 July 2024

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

Great Vrbo

My husband and I took our kids, their friends and his mother for a long weekend! The house is amazing for an up north vacation home. The decor is beautiful. The house itself was great for both kids and adults. The only bad thing is it is right next to a public boat launch which we did not realize. There was lots of activity including people, dogs and boats that made the home feel less private. Otherwise is was amazing!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

18 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lakehouse with a view but needs some attention to details

The layout of the house and the lakefront views almost made up for the shortcomings discovered during our stay. Loose boards on the front porch are a hazard that caused a guest to trip and fall. The dining room chairs’ legs were so wobbly they were not safe to sit on. The cupboards above the microwave were covered in grease, there were cobwebs on the dining room and game room lamps, and it was obvious no high dusting had been done in quite some time. The amenities were a nice touch along with the spice rack for cooking. However, the outdoor grill only had one burner that worked so we didn’t get to enjoy grilling out. The game room was enjoyed by all. The lake decor in blue is adorable. It was disappointing to spend a significant amount of money for a vacation getaway and not get the quality I expected for the price.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 May 2024

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

Very Accommodating

Our stay was lovely, Kudos to the Property owners they were extra accommodating, if you left or forgot to bring ANYTHING it was already there at the property… High Quality Dishes, Soap Powder, Toiletries, cleaning supplies, seasonings for food , condiments, that home had everything, Boats , Kayaks, pool table , Darts, Jacuzzi and a Bonfire Pit , & everything was in mint condition, an absolutely very lovely stay, thanks for a lovely mini vacation getaway…

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista P.

5 May 2024

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

Sister's 40th birthday

We had an amazing weekend house is clean, stylish, plenty of space and things to do on property. The giant fridge is an amazing bonus! Lake and outside areas are cute and spacious and everything was wonderful!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

26 November 2023

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

Beautiful place

We had a wonderful time. The only negative thing was the beds were not that comfortable. Other than that it was clean, tons of stuff to play in lower level pool table, ping-pong, darts & smart tv's. We Would definitely stay here again. 😊

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

4 October 2023

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

Great

Beautiful property that’s right on a very peaceful lake. We will definitely be back! The only problems we had was getting access to the Internet. We were provided the wrong password and we’re trying to watch the lions on Thursday night!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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8/10 Good

Kris M.

20 September 2023

Relaxing setting on quiet lake

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house had a relaxing atmosphere on a quiet lake. We were able to kayak and fish. Very much enjoyed the hot tub overlooking the lake. The home itself could have been a little cleaner and a better stocked kitchen. We were able to cook our dinners there, but took a little effort to figure out how to work with the supplies we had.

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10/10 Excellent

Courtney Z.

22 August 2023

Girls weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great experience at this rental. We went for a bachelorette party & had a great time! Beautiful view, house was cozy & not too far from traverse city!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jamie M.

13 August 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Overall good stay

If you care about bugs inside the house, this isn’t the place for you. The windows, while closed, still allows bugs to enter the house. We vacuumed up some bugs, but they kept coming. Other than that, the place was good. Kayaks were nice, though only four adult life vests. We purchased kid life vests at a Dunhams sporting goods store in Traverse City since the house didn’t have any for kids. Swimming at the house was ok - though you sunk into the mud and the dock area was all lily pads. The beach on the other side of the small lake was better for swimming. Nice stay but would look for another rental for next year’s vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Brodie L.

9 August 2023

Relaxing Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great experience at this rental! On a small inland lake that's great for kayaking/canoeing. Relatively close to Traverse City and Short's Brewing. Had all the amenities needed for a great stay.

8/10 Good

Ken K.

26 July 2023

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

Great time, but……

Very nice inside and lakeside. Great accommodations, but a little rundown from the roadside. That view is the first impression. The porch and front deck boards need repair and in serious need of weeding. During our stay the hot water heater died and we went 30 hours without. Repairs were made and the rental folks followed up, but received no compensation. In spite of that we would consider another stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn N.

8 July 2023

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

Nice Getaway

Nice backyard with views of lake. Caught and released good sized fish from the lake. Mentioned in listing that there are stairs to get in the house (and Inside) and that is very accurate but was perfectly fine for our group. Bugs were outside but it’s by water and in between some trees so bring bug spray while enjoying the outdoors. The bugs loved the lights on the hot tub at night so they would swarm by it. Overall would recommend to anyone looking to get away and have some scenic and peaceful views of Michigan.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

1 July 2023

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

Great place to stay and relax

This home was adorable and was very accurate to the listing. It’s located in a quiet and secluded area. The nearby town has great local grocery store with a great range of food to prepare your meals for the stay. We used the hot tub much more than we expected because it was so nice and works well. The curb appeal and back yard could use a little attention to make the outside of the home match the inside of the home. But obviously that does not impact the stay. Ar a previous review stated it is next to a boat ramp, but it’s a small lake and maybe had only 1-3 people use it a day. And we enjoyed being able to watch them all go in and out and chat with them about their catches for the day. It is about a 35-40 minute drive to Traverse City but it’s beautiful scenery along the way.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

17 June 2023

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

Would recommend!

Great for families, kids had fun with paddle boat, kayaks and game room

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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