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High Lake waterfront! Near TC. Dock, mooring, kayak, fire pit! Pet okay

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Back house/yard
Living area
Miscellaneous
Living room. - Living room.
Kitchen, dining, and living area. - Kitchen, dining, and living area.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 892.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Traverse City, Michigan
  • Spider Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Centre Ice Arena
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

High Lake waterfront! Near TC. Dock, mooring, kayak, fire pit! Pet okay

Escape to the beautiful shores of High Lake in Traverse City and stay at The Bird's Nest, a charming vacation rental home that is perfect for families and small groups. This lovely property features three bedrooms, each furnished with comfortable beds. The cozy living room is ideal for lounging with loved ones or watching your favorite movie on the flat-screen TV.

The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances and all the cookware and utensils you need to whip up delicious meals for your whole crew. You can enjoy your meals at the dining table or take them outside and savor them while taking in the breathtaking lake views.

The Bird's Nest also boasts 100 feet of sandy waterfront on High Lake, so you can swim or kayak to your heart's content right from your backyard. If you're feeling adventurous, take a hike or bike ride on the nearby trails, or explore the quaint shops and restaurants in the charming nearby town.

After a long day of exploring, retire to the comfortable bedrooms for a peaceful night's sleep. The shared bathroom has all the amenities you need, including fresh towels and toiletries.

With its prime location and cozy accommodations, The Bird's Nest is the perfect home base for your next lake vacation.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 8.

Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: twin bed with trundle || Bedroom 3: queen bed || Shared space: queen futon

OUTDOORS: Fire pit, gas grill, private yard, outdoor dining table & chairs, porch, beach chairs, sand toys, dock, mooring, kayak, paddle boat, 100 ft of sandy waterfront, Grace McDonald park is .5 mile from the cottage.

GMP is a 42-acre parcel located near the intersection of Peninsula Trail, Rasho, and High Lake roads. Facilities include a baseball field, an all-purpose field (with soccer goals and football uprights), a new pickle ball court, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, and horseshoe pits. It also has a pavilion area with grills and picnic tables, a sledding hill, hiking trails, and playground equipment.

Grace Macdonald Park is open from dawn until 10:00 p.m. during the sledding season. During all other seasons, the park is open from dawn until dusk. To reserve the pavilion at Grace Macdonald Park, please call the East Bay Township office. The cost to reserve the pavilion all day is $40 or $20 for a half day.

INDOORS: WIFI, DVD player, flat screen TV, Roku

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, tea kettle, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: Iron & ironing board, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, NO A/C

-- POLICIES --

- Pets allowed with a non-refundable fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Cancellation: For reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cancellations must be received at least 90 days prior to arrival in order for a full refund to be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 90 days prior to arrival. For off-season reservations, cancellations must be received at least 30 days prior to arrival. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.

Property manager

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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
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

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the beach. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, water tubing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Traverse City, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Arbutus Lake - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Spider Lake - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Front Street - 18 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪J & S Hamburg South Airport - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is High Lake waterfront! Near TC. Dock, mooring, kayak, fire pit! Pet okay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at High Lake waterfront! Near TC. Dock, mooring, kayak, fire pit! Pet okay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High Lake waterfront! Near TC. Dock, mooring, kayak, fire pit! Pet okay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is High Lake waterfront! Near TC. Dock, mooring, kayak, fire pit! Pet okay located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Forest Lakes and High Lake. Tibbets Lake and Arbutus Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Getaway
Very nice comfy cabin, quiet lake, Traverse City nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Vickie G.

Stunning 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: This place was so much fun. Couldn’t believe how quiet it was. Sparkling clean too! There is no air conditioning, but there was always a breeze coming across the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Great Spot!
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: Very happy with the rental. Everything was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
comfy stay for young family
The house was just as listed and described. You can tell the paint was new in and out, the deck furniture was in great shape, the windows looked new and even the gas grill was in great shape! The water is clean and deep enough but not too quickly. The kids swam and the lake was calm enough for our kids to kayak and peddle boat on their own which they don't do much. The only real thing to be aware of is the walk down and up from the car. I would not stay here if you have someone with mobility issues. Steep driveway and long, and even though the driveway goes down to cottage, I would strongly advise against (there is a sign that warns drivers). The park nearby is amazing and we went there with the kids daily! Overall great place to get away and15- 20 minutes from downtown Traverse City.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn E.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Not clean
The place was dirty. Bugs and dirt all over the bathroom and on the extra rolls of toilet paper. Mouse droppings and a dead mouse in the main bedroom. Couldn't get a hold of the owner and the front office did their best to help but could only do so much. When moving the chest in the living room to open the pull out bed there was a dirty plate (not ours) and food stuck to the carpet. And the middle bedroom was very musty smelling. The fridge also kept going out. Contacted the office about the mouse/mice problem and they left it at needing to get a hold of the owner (never did) then I contacted vrbo customer service and they left it the same way and I haven't heard anything back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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