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Just Fishing around Festivals! Beautiful fresh lake! Great for kids too!

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A wooden deck with string lights, a wooden bench, and a boat.
A cabin with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees.
A wooden deck leading to a lake with a boat docked on the right.
A cozy room with wooden walls, a leather sofa, and a fishing-themed pillow.
A wooden room with a bed, curtains, a night sky painting, and a nightstand.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Spider Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spider Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Arbutus Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

+1
1 Double Bed, 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is in the city center and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Spider Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • beach near Huckleberry Island - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Front Street - 22 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Red Mesa Grill - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just Fishing around Festivals! Beautiful fresh lake! Great for kids too! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Just Fishing around Festivals! Beautiful fresh lake! Great for kids too!?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Just Fishing around Festivals! Beautiful fresh lake! Great for kids too! on Nov 2, 2026 start from $246, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Just Fishing around Festivals! Beautiful fresh lake! Great for kids too!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just Fishing around Festivals! Beautiful fresh lake! Great for kids too!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Just Fishing around Festivals! Beautiful fresh lake! Great for kids too! located?

Located in Traverse City, this beachfront cottage is in the city center, just steps from Forest Lakes and Spider Lake. Arbutus Lake and High Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it here! The beds were comfortable, the fishing was great and the location was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, fishing swimming boating it's all here at this cozy cabin in the woods.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 5, 2026
Thank you! It was a pleasure having you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan was great at communicating with us. We had a few questions, and she went out of her way to call or message me. Very peaceful lake. Great quiet getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a perfect place on a quiet lake. The home had everything we needed. We enjoyed everyday we were here. We traveled with our 2 dogs and there was plenty of space for them to roam around. Short drives to all the trails and places we wanted to see. September is a lovely time to visit the Traverse area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing trip to George Lake!! The cabin felt so authentic - it really felt like someone's home, which made for a cozy experience compared to feeling like a rental. The cabin was super clean and the lake was so peaceful. We were there with my parents and our two little kids and it was the perfect family retreat! The quiet road was great for riding bikes with the kids and we loved walking to the park each day for the kids to play. Highly recommend booking for your next vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vacation

Such a peaceful stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2025
Thank you so much!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Susan was a very responsive and accomodating host. The cabin is charming, and the afternoon sunsets from the West-facing deck can't be beat. Some upgraded mattresses/pillows and a good decluttering of the kitchen cabinets would turn my review into all 5 stars. We ate almost all of our meals there, and the kitchen is pretty well outfitted. A little less stuff, and a sharp knife and wooden cutting board would be appreciated by anyone preparing meals.We very much appreciated all of the fans with the warm temperatures and poor air quality we encountered during our stay, but a few of those wall-mounted heat/cool units would allow you to get rid of all of the fans sitting everywhere and charge more for the cabin.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. Location was great. Enjoyed the fire pit immensely!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Stay

We had a great time staying at Susan's place! Our dog especially enjoyed swimming in the lake and having easy access to the water! Thanks again, we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

It was a nice getaway !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

My kids loved the lake and the paddle boat, shallow beach swimming, great location, short drive to Traverse City, but very much away from the bustle of the city. Great Lake cabin getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2025
Thank you so much !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and new flooring.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a cute place and would be perfect for spring or fall visit. Communication with Susan was very easy and smooth.The property didn’t indicate that there was AC unit. We happened to rent during the heatwave and inside the house was hotter than outside. We even ordered additional fans and opened windows to help cool down. We ended up left a day early.Also words of advice, do not purchase additional insurance because filing process is a nightmare.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The one where we fished.

Very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 17, 2024
We always look forward to renters who take in the beauty of our rental. We have a lot to offer to you that you are able to relax and enjoy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

weekend getaway

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at Susan's place. its' quiet with a beautiful view of the lake -- paddleboat & row boat on site. We had campfires every night and visited Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Turtle Creek Casino.Everything you need is provided. I did bring coffee and tea.The only downside is that there is no A/C and the upstairs bedrooms can be a little stuffy, though the fans did help.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was super easy as we got there at 9pm. Rustic cabin in perfect location. Very quiet with only occasional minimal noise from neighbors. At night you can hear all the frogs which is peaceful.Didn’t bother me, but some might like a more updated cabin. Bathroom area a bit on the small side. Only down side was the carpet is very old and a bit dirty.Overall, a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage on a small lake.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures don't do this place justice. Nice swim area for the kids while we watched off the deck. Great fire pit area for s'more. This place was worth the money. Any questions we had were responded quickly with the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Arrived at property to find ants in kitchen and spiders/webs scattered throughout house. Was going to push through and clear out the bugs as we went along but small flies swarming in bedrooms that night forced us to leave and find a hotel. Attempted to work with the host and requested a full refund but only given a partial refund in spite of the circumstances and not staying a single night. Would suggest looking for a different property rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family has the best time here!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Getaway

Susan is wonderful to work with. The cabin is quaint and cozy. Perfect for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

location was good!

my only complaint was the carpet was very dirty and smelled. we were outside so not to big a deal. But the bedding was wonderful! very comfortable and clean. loved having a beach to ourselves. its an old comfortable cabin but had everything that you need! trees kept it cool in the heat . great space for us all. Frig. was new and good size. felt away from town but just minutes from Travesere city.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful location

Very quiet lake location. Comfortable and everything we needed for the two of us. We stayed 12 nights and we were not ready to go home. Excellent internet which was important to us bc we were both working.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring vacation

Great place enjoyed our stay
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
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