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  6. VRBO Listing #234647

Peaceful & Fun- 2BR, 1BA Lake Front Cottage

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Front of the cottage looking out towards the lake.

Front of the cottage looking out towards the lake. This is our Beach The big rocks you can see is our rock wall View of Lake from side of House Bedroom 1 Sunroom Bedroom 2 Kitchen Kitchen Wonderful cozy Living room with pullout couch Sunroom, looking out onto the lake Bathroom

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KNIPPLE'S COTTAGE
Come relax and enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets at this perfect spot on Silver Lake. This house is just a few miles from Traverse City and all the activities around this sporting area. Don't forget the Cherry Festival in July! And if you enjoy the arts, Interlochen Arts Academy is practically right around the corner.

This small and warm house was purchased by my grandfather in 1963 as a summer cottage. He renovated the cottage so it could be lived in year 'round and in 1966 grandfather and grandmother moved in and spent the rest of their lives here. After my father retired in 1989, he added on a sun room, deck and lower deck. The lower deck is right at the lake.

There is a dock which can accommodate two boats. No smoking!

Keywords: House

Property Type

  • 1 story
  • Cottage

Accommodation Type

      • Vacation Rental

      Meals

          • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

          Suitability

          • Pets Not Allowed:

            No pets allowed, unless otherwise discussed with me and we have made sufficient arrangements. If we allow your pet, there is an additional $150 fee, non-refundable.(per pet) And additional paper work that MUST be filled out and completed and on file before arrivel...morecollapse

          • Non Smoking Only:

            If smoking in the house occurs, which it is NOT allowed, there will be an additional charge of $250.00, on top of losing your deposit!...morecollapse

          • Children Welcome:

            This is a great place to start your new family traditions!! Swimming, Fishing, Hiking, it is just an awesome spot for kids!!!...morecollapse

          • Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

            23 and older...morecollapse

          Bedrooms

          • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 3-6
          • White Bedroom
          • 1 queen
          • Bring own bedding
          • Brown Bedroom
          • 1 queen
          • Must bring your own Bedding, and towels.
          • Livingroom Pullout
          • 1 sleep sofa /futon
          • The pullout has a full size mattress. Bring own bedding
          • Details:

            There are 2 Queen beds and a pull out couch(full size mattress) You MUST bring your own linens, None are provided.....morecollapse

          Bathrooms

          • 0.0 Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 1
          • toilet, shower
          • Stand-up shower. Bring our own linens. None are provided.
          • Details:

            You MUST bring your own linens and any bath needs, including toilet paper, towels, wash cloths, dish rags ext.......morecollapse

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Kitchen:

            Dishes and cook wear are provided. You are expected to wash them when you are done using. There is also a grill outside. It is not to be moved. There is cook wear provided for the grill also. NO dish towels or wash cloths. You MUST bring your own. Everything must be washed and put back into place before check out....morecollapse

          • Dining:

            There is a very beautiful sunroom with a table and 4 chairs, eat while looking out on the lake!...morecollapse

          • Refrigerator:

            Throw away all your leftovers before leaving, and wipe it down. Nothing is to be left behind....morecollapse

          • Dishes & Utensils:

            Provided, must wash and put back into place before check-out...morecollapse

          Amenities

          • Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer:

            Our drive way is big enough for 1 car and a trailer, possible 2 cans and a trailer....morecollapse

          • Parking:

            Parking is back behind the garage. DO NOT pull cars up into the yard!...morecollapse

          • Wood Fireplace:

            Not in the house. There is a fire pit out in front of the house....morecollapse

          • Air Conditioning:

            Window air conditioner if needed....morecollapse

          Other Amenities

              • Looking into cable and wifi!

              Entertainment

              • Television:

                With a converter box. As of right now i am looking into cable and wifi....morecollapse

              • DVD Player
              • VCR

              Communications

                  Outdoor Features

                  • Outdoor Grill:

                    You are more then welcome to use any time, but is not to be moved from its place, if you use all the propane please replace the empty propane tank with a full propane tank. There is a camp ground exc....morecollapse

                  • Deck / Patio:

                    Please clean up all your trash! There is absolutely no trash left behind! No glass down at beach....morecollapse

                  • Lawn / Garden:

                    Do Not pull your vehicles into the yard. There are parking spots....morecollapse

                  Theme

                  • Away From It All
                  • Family
                  • Tourist Attractions

                  Location & View

                  • Lakefront:

                    The lake total, is about 2 to 2 1/2 miles long. It is so beautiful to cook out and eat on the deck, go swimming whenever you want, and the best part is watching the sunrises and sunsets over this beautiful lake! NO GLASS DOWN BY THE BEACH!!...morecollapse

                  • Beachfront:

                    Walked down the stairs and you are in the water!! So Clear and Clean....morecollapse

                  Activities

                  • Restaurants
                  • Parasailing
                  • Snowboarding
                  • Cross Country Skiing
                  • Swimming
                  • Cycling
                  • Hunting
                  • Rafting
                  • Snowmobiling
                  • Fishing
                  • Sailing
                  • Hiking
                  • Tennis
                  • Golf
                  • Skiing
                  • Jet Skiing
                  • Hot Air Ballooning
                  • Sledding
                  • Shopping
                  • Horseback Riding
                  • Miniature Golf
                  • Shelling
                  • Wildlife Viewing
                  • Antiquing
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Boating
                  • Live Theater
                  • Museums
                  • Cinemas
                  • Kayaking
                  • Water Skiing
                   

                  Reviews

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                  • Terrible vacation experience- do not rent from these owners

                    Terrible vacation experience- do not rent from these owners

                    • Guest Bill and Sandy
                    • Date of stay 07/26/09
                    • Review Submitted 03/27/11
                    The deck has loose nails. The dock was unstable. The sliding door failed to slide. The screen of the sliding door fell off. There was a large-active wasp nest by the dock that we discovered after my son was stung. While we were away on a day trip, the caretakers burned trash in a steel garbage bin by the garage, where the smoke pattern filled the cottage... causing us to have to air it out for a full day. The fire in drum was still smoldering, still filling the cottage with smoke when we arrived in the evening. Finally, after all this, we never received a check for our security deposit, the owner claiming we left the place a mess. Not true. We cleaned it well and left it far better than we found it. Look, we travel a lot, all over the world in fact and we've had good and bad experiences, but never did we feel the need to write a bad review to warn others to stay away. Whatever the price, it's not worth the aggravation.

                    Owner response: I am very disappointed in this review. We pride ourselves in providing a comfortable, attractive cottage to relax and enjoy. We have had numerous people stay at the cottage and everyone has told me what a nice time they had during their stay. A couple have even sent me pictures of some of the things they did while on vacation! The people who take care of my property are very responsible and trustworthy. True, the sliding door to the deck was causing some problems, but that has been resolved. I'm very sorry the reviewer did not enjoy their stay, but I'm sure it was an isolated incident.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 11/11

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                  Rates

                  $200 deposit due within 7 days of reserving.
Rental rate- $1000.00 week + $100 cleaning fee.
There is a minimum 3 night stay, I do not rent to persons 23 or younger.
THERE MUST be a signed and dated contract/agreement on file before arrival
All money due is to be paid 14 days before arrival date.
IF I have agreed on an animal being allowed, all paperwork must be filled out and 
on file before arrival!

                  Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

                  Before paying contact the owner to confirm payment details.
                  Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.

                   

                  Calendar

                  Last updated: 05/03/2013
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                  Owner info

                  Year Purchased: 1963

                  About the owner: I am from Indiana. I am married with 1 daughter and 5 grandchildren. I spent my summers here at the cottage, along with my grandparents and my parents. This is my second home! and i am glad to be able to share the experience of the beautiful area.

                  Why the Owner Chose Traverse City:
                  My grandfather was an avid sportsman. Fishing and hunting were his life after he retired. My father loved the area for the nature and the arts. Make new and wonderful memories with your family! Our cottage is a great little family get away. You are right on the lake, and a nice size yard to run.

                  The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
                  Water activities. The arts. We swim and boat on Silver Lake, go over to Empire Beach and play in the surf, then come back to Interlochen and see the students perform. Boones Long Lake Inn is also a great place for great food and music.

                  Contact us

                  • Primary: (765) 506-6091 Call and leave a voicemail
                  • Secondary: +1 (765) 506-8942 (Indiana, USA) Anytime- leave a voicemail if no answer
                  • Tertiary: +1 765 662-8138 May leave a message if no answer
                   

                  Photos

                  • Front of the cottage looking out towards the lake.

                    Front of the cottage looking out towards the lake.

                  • View of Lake from side of House

                    View of Lake from side of House

                  • Sunroom

                    Sunroom

                  • Kitchen

                    Kitchen

                  • Wonderful cozy Living room with pullout couch

                    Wonderful cozy Living room with pullout couch

                  • Bathroom

                    Bathroom

                  • This is our Beach The big rocks you can see is our rock wall

                    This is our Beach The big rocks you can see is our rock wall

                  • Bedroom 1

                    Bedroom 1

                  • Bedroom 2

                    Bedroom 2

                  • Kitchen

                    Kitchen

                  • Sunroom, looking out onto the lake

                    Sunroom, looking out onto the lake

                  Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #234647

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