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Traverse City @ Rennie Lake .. Idyllic Lakefront Retreat .. CC49 ... Perfect!

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A cabin surrounded by trees, with a stone wall and a pond in the foreground.
A log cabin with a stone chimney, a porch, and a small garden area with potted plants.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A wooden cabin-style kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and a window with a curtain.
A log cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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traverse city, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rennie Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunkhouse over garage

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bunkhouse (over garage)

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the waterfront. Fife Lake Area Historical Museum and The Dennos Museum Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Centre Ice Arena and Grand Traverse Distillery. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rennie Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 20 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Front Street - 21 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Torch Lake - 40 min drive - 49.3 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪T-Bar & Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria TC Latino Dos - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪That'sa Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪peegeos - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traverse City @ Rennie Lake .. Idyllic Lakefront Retreat .. CC49 ... Perfect! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Traverse City @ Rennie Lake .. Idyllic Lakefront Retreat .. CC49 ... Perfect!?

As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Traverse City @ Rennie Lake .. Idyllic Lakefront Retreat .. CC49 ... Perfect! on Dec 27, 2026 start from $652, 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 Traverse City @ Rennie Lake .. Idyllic Lakefront Retreat .. CC49 ... Perfect!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traverse City @ Rennie Lake .. Idyllic Lakefront Retreat .. CC49 ... Perfect!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traverse City @ Rennie Lake .. Idyllic Lakefront Retreat .. CC49 ... Perfect! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Forest Lakes and Rennie Lake. Spider Lake and Arbutus Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The place was great. The house was well cared for and the view was beautiful. Rent this place ? Hell yes!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week long retreat

Easy process, beautiful cabin, amazing lake, calm many mornings and it looked like glass. Would definitely recommend and stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely charming
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Getaway

This property is absolutely stunning! The view and the property are so relaxing and fully stocked with everything you could ever need. Communication was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Very much enjoyed our time at cc49. Great communication, clean cabin that was well-stocked, beautiful lake. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2022
Lindsay … I’m sooo glad that CC49 worked for your family and we look forward to your return! Be Well!! TomG
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

The pictures don’t do the view and property justice. This place was simply incredible. Additionally, the host was super nice and helpful. I can’t recommend this place enough, 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Great place tucked away by the water. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin

We had a great weekend in this cozy little cabin! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 18, 2021
Molly, Thanks for staying at CC49... Glad you had a nice time and hope you will come again!! Thanks!! Tom
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of our favorite vacations! I can't say enough wonderful things about CC49! It's perfection, and it was really difficult to leave. We hope to be back again sooner than later! Book this place immediately, you will not regret it.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer 2022, family vacation

Very nice home, close to other activities. Catching fish from the dock, was a nice plus for the kids. A sandy beach was a plus. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2022
Chet … So glad that you enjoyed your stay at CC49! We were happy to have you and hope you will come again. Be Well!! TomG
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super clean!

We had a great time! Cottage and host were great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 6, 2022
Zach ... Thanks for staying at CC49! Happy that you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will return. Happy New Year!! TomG
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this home!

When I imagined a Michigan cabin on the lake, this is exactly what I wanted. Beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2022
Christina … Thanks so much for staying at CC49. You were wonderful guests and we look forward to your return. Be Well!! TomG
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Came with 4 girl friends. Great house, clean, lake was beautiful! Had most conveniences we needed. Bring your own beach towels! We didn’t realized the bunk house was not attached. It’s above a detached garage - so consider that if coming with young kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin on peaceful lake!

Our family had a great time staying at CC49. Tom was very responsive to all questions before booking and very accommodating during the booking process. The cabin was just as advertised in the description and pictures. We had a great time and would recommend it to others. The beach area, lakeside fire pit, kayaks, and pontoons were all an added bonus.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2023
Jon … Thanks so much for selecting CC49. I know you have many options to choose from and we work hard to earn your support! I hope you will come again … Thanks!! TomG
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful!!

Visiting with family for a much needed peaceful vacation and this place delivered! The house had absolutely everything you could possibly need and Tom was incredibly fast at responding to any questions I had. The boat was perfect for the 9 of us and the lake was calm and the kids loved swimming and playing. We will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2022
LiLanya … Thank You! Your family proved to be perfect guests and we can only hope that you will return many times over … Be Well!! TomG
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

CC49 lake house

The cabin was wonderful. We had 6 adults and 4 children and all fit comfortably during our stay. The fire pit area is beautiful and the kids loved having their own little “beach” to play in. The pontoon and kayaks were also great. We would love to return when it’s warmer. The host was very helpful answering any questions or concerns.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2022
Jenn … so glad you enjoyed CC49, you were great guests and I look forward to your return! Be Well! TomG
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

CC49 week with the changing leaves

Wonderful cabin, with log structure charm and coziness. Beautiful lakefront with chairs to sit and watch the sunrise, and the mist rising off the surface of the lake. Beautiful time of year to be there with autumn colors emerging. Very clean rooms and facilities. Pontoon boat was available but we didn't use it. Wished we could have stayed longer. Hope to return some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great lake vacation home

We loved our stay at this home. It is nestled in the woods with a beautiful view of the lake. The owners have done a great job of keeping a cabin-like-feel in the home, but at the same time keeping it up-to-date with today’s modern sense of comfort. The kitchen was well equipped. And the home was clean. We had a great time using the boot and the kayaks. The owner was easy to reach and always polite and friendly. I would stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2022
Thanks so much for a great review. So glad that you enjoyed your stay at CC49 … mission accomplished for us! Please come again & Be Well! Tom
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

CC49 a very cozy retreat

This is a real gem. The cabin has a warm cozy charm in the front and a luxurious retreat in the back. Everyone really appreciated the actual log cabin and its ambiance. The owner's really made this a wonderful experience as everything we needed was available. The owners are super responsive and wonderful to work with. I cant wait to bring the family and kids with me next time. Minutes from superb trails, riding, biking and downtown traverse city. A must stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 18, 2020
Sean ... Wow, what a wonderful review ... Thanks so much!! We are really trying to make CC49 a memorable experience for all! We look forward to your return and return and return 😊! Thanks again!! Tom
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend Getaway!

We really enjoyed this place, there was 7 of us and plenty of space, everyone has a comfy bed to sleep in! House was clean, very well stocked with anything you could or might need- we cooked dinner one night and had all the necessary items to do so! Everything worked as stated and was just an overall joy and stay! We didn’t need for anything! Neighbors we met were friendly too! Lake was gorgeous, very clean, and fire pit and dock were very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location to relax and reset

Beautiful property close to TC but with a very 'up north' look and feel. Host Tom was great and communicated everything we needed to know in advance. We had a small gathering (6) of old friends and the property was perfect. Firepit on the lake was a perfect location to catch up. Didn't take the pontoon out but it appeared to be brand new. Most of us plan to bring their families back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 28, 2022
Kelvin’s group were great CC49 visitors and we look forward to hosting them again … Thanks Kelvin!! TomG
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Get-Together at Rennie Lake

We had a get-together with family members from Michigan, Chicago and France. The location was quiet and views of the lake were idyllic. The cottage was spacious for adults and children and so great that each bedroom had a private bath and privacy. The cottage was well stocked with everything you could image, paper products, shampoos, laundry supplies, beach towels…felt like your own home. Lots of first time fishing for the little ones…they loved it! The pontoon and kayaks were a welcome feature and so well cared for. We’ve rented many cottages up north over the years and all agreed that CC49 met and even exceeded all our needs!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2023
Nancy … So glad that you enjoyed CC49. We work hard to deliver this type of an experience. Thanks so much for the great review. Appreciated. Please come again!! TomG
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unforgettable Stay

From Day 1 of renting CC49, Tom was very responsive. We came to Traverse City for a wedding about 30 minutes away from the property. The views of the water are stunning. The TV in the living room was super clear for watching college and NFL football games. The pontoon boat was great to relax in. The rooms were comfy. The kitchen has pretty much everything you can think of. The laundry room was stocked with laundry detergent, etc which we definitely needed from traveling cross country for 2 weddings in back to back nights. We loved the peace and quiet the area had to offer. We would definitely stay here again in the future. Thanks for making our stay great, Tom. You are an amazing host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2021
Matt … it was great to have you visit CC49 and I would only hope that you would return! Be Well, Travel Safe, and Thanks so much for the great review! Tom
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Look no further!

We generally hike twice a year at locations across the US, staying at VRBO’s. This was the very best, well appointed one ever. There were 4 adults, myself, husband, son and a friend. The master bedroom was perfect.; comfortable bed, plenty of closet space. No master bathroom, but a lovely a spacious one was very close by. Second bedroom with a queen bed was great as well. Upstairs is a loft with two beds. The stairs are quite steep going up, but our 30 something’s had no problems. The house is amazing. We cooked almost every night and there was nothing that we needed. Quality cookware and even some storage for leftovers. Lots of room for all us in the evenings. Huge television that we all thought was a mirror! Full size washer and dryer was great after a day of hiking. Outside was wonderful. Beautiful lake and each morning was just gorgeous at sunrise. Made a fire ions evening and enjoyed a full moon while roasting marshmallows. We did being our own water and glad we did. There is a bit of a sulfur smell that is ‘city folk’ are not used to. Great location for hiking across the area. Hiked up and down both sides of the bay , spent a rainy day at the wineries, spent a lovely day at Mackinac Island ( 2 hour drive, 20 min ferry), another at Sleeping Bear Dunes (1 hr 10 min drive). Great communication with Tom, had a few minor issues that he took care of promptly. I would definitely recommended this for a fantastic base camp for a group. Shout, you could stay there all day and have a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying the view! If you are staying during a busy time, I recommend making reservations for dinner I if you are dining out well in advance, especially the places on Front Street. Take out pizza worked great when we couldn’t get a table Downtown.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 17, 2022
Mary … so glad you had a great time at CC49! Your family trip sounds like you hit some great places in N Michigan!! Thanks so much for the great review. Be Well!! TomG
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Cozy

Beautiful lake property that is close to Traverse City. Plenty of room and comfy beds. Well kept and VERY CLEAN!! Tom was great to work with and had great communication!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2022
Arthur … Thanks for your kind comments. We enjoyed having you as a guest at CC49 and hope you will consider coming again! Be Well! TomG
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