Location: Traverse City, Northwest, Michigan, USA (Close to Interlochen Arts, Airport, Hospital, Downtown TC) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 10-14)
Built in 1996, Long Lake Lodge is a spacious 4300 sq ft. single-family home with extraordinary views and amenities on the shore of Traverse City's magnificent inland lake. With 5 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, a walk-out lower level to the water, wireless internet, gourmet kitchen, new appliances, comfortable beds, classic furnishings, and dining bar between the great room and the kitchen, this is the perfect place for family vacations, reunions, celebrations and retreats. With high speed wireless internet year round, radiant heat floors, inspiring lake views, and a gas fireplace for winter ambience, come and enjoy an ideal place to work and play in all seasons.
Quiet and secluded on a private road in a grove of maple and oak trees, the yard is filled with sun and shade, sloping gently from the house to the lake with barrier-free water access and beautiful views. An aluminum dock offers fishing and boating access to five islands with breathtaking scenes of the water, hills and sky of Grand Traverse County. A basketball hoop abuts the beach. Two fishing kayaks provide peaceful paddling to five conservation islands. Fish off the dock and swim across the cove. Walk or bike to playground, baseball diamond and picnic area. A Schwinn bicycle is provided for pedaling on Long Lake Peninsula.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: New extra large capacity front loading washer on main floor.
- Dryer: New extra large capacity dryer.
- Linens Provided: Cheerful colors, high quality linens.
- Garage: 2 car attached garage.
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking: Off street parking for 4 cars.
- Gas Fireplace: Gas fireplace in main floor great room.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed: 6 extra long twin beds. 4 can be pulled side by side to create 2 more kings.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Charter Communications Cable TV/Phone/High Speed Internet. 42" LCD Sony HD TV.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Spacious and bright gourmet kitchen with new appliances, dishes and cookware and large eat-in breakfast bar opening to great room and dining rrom with beautiful views of Long Lake
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Carefully selected dishes, pots, pans, glassware, cutlery for entertaining large groups and celebrations.
- Refrigerator: One stainless steel side by side refrigerator with ice and water in kitchen; 2nd side by side refrigerator in lower level.
- Dishwasher: Stainless steel Jenn Air steam clean dishwasher.
- Microwave: Above stove microwave with lights and fan.
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Excellent catering companies nearby. This property is perfect for celebrations and ceremonies such as small weddings if transportation is carefully coordinated. Parking is limited to 2 cars in garage and four cars in driveway.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Webber stainless steel gas grill.
- Deck/Patio: Wooden deck overlokks lake.
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lakefront: Access to lake and first floor is barrier free (no stairs).
- Communications
- Telephone: Three phones are located in the house -- one on each floor.
- Free Long Distance: Free U.S. Long Distance only. No overseas calls please!
- Broadband Internet: Hi speed internet is provided by Charter Communications.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wi fi is available throughout the house.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: We are highly allergic to cats and recommend kennels for dogs while visiting.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): If entered from the grarage, the first floor of the home is suitable for those with prthopedic challenges. There is a large master bedroom with walk-in shower and an open floor plan for those with wheelchairs, scooters, or walkers. Sinks and counters are of typical (non ADA) height, however.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): If entered from the grarage, the first floor of the home is suitable for those with prthopedic challenges. There is a large master bedroom with walk-in shower and an open floor plan for those with wheelchairs, scooters, or walkers.
- Kid Friendly: Children love this property and are welcome here. It is well suited to kids of every age. We love children and planned this house around them.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Adult renters must be at least 25. Children welcome with parents.
- Smoking Not Allowed: For health and safety, smoking of any kind is strictly forbidden inside and out.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Old Long Lake Lodge has access to fishing and water sports on Long Lake, Grand Traverse Bay, in other lovely inland lakes, rivers and streams, plus orchards, high-quality vineyards and wonderful regional wine tasting. Interlochen Center for the Arts with year-round musical and theatrical productions is ten minutes away. Munson Medical Center is ten minutes by car, as are Traverse City's many restaurants, shopping and businesses.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$2500/week Sept-May/$3500/wk June.$3500-4500/week July & August
6% Michigan tax and $250 cleaning fee not included
Long term rate flexibility Sept-June. Call or email and tell us about your needs.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Traverse City
Location, Location, location. Long Lake, Lake Michigan, Grand Traverse Bay and nearby Leelanau County are among the most beautiful and liveable places on Earth. This home is in the best of all possible locations, close to Interlochen and Traverse City's commercial , educational, cultural and medical center yet serene and secluded on the peaceful shores of Long Lake.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Guests will enjoy the beauty, peace and relaxation of being on the water in a space and place that is comforting, calm and in keeping with nature. The Lodge at Old Long Lake (or OLLL as we call it) is a spacious and gracious home without distraction or pretense. It was designed and furnished for families to reunite and enjoy the woods, water and serenity of Long Lake. Peace prevails at OLLL as time falls away and families remember an eternal truth: It is a blessing to be. It is a blessing to be here. It is a blessing to be here now, together.
Owner's Map of Traverse City
Blessed to be born of teachers who grew up nearby, our family spent summers on Long Lake since 1960. Unable to resist the lure of its clear waters, and wanting to be closer to our parents and grandparents, we bought Old Long Lake Lodge in November 2007. Sharing it with others who seek a peaceful family retreat is an act of love and practicality from our family to those who seek likewise. As the Michigan motto so aptly says: "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look around you."
Property Photos
- View of house from lake - Traverse City Vacation House near Lake
- First floor master bedroom with king bed - Traverse City Vacation House near Lake
- Spacious kitchen/dining area with desk and Wi Fi and High Speed internet - Traverse City Vacation House near Lake
- Dock and waterfront in front of house
- Yard and beachfront offer a pleasant mix of sun and afternoon shade.
- View from lakeside. Beach and house are handicap accessible. Yard slopes to lake
- Spacious dining room and breakfast bar overlook the water for family gatherings.
- Family room with gas fireplace opens to kitchen and dining room.
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