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Cedar Lake Lodge
Private water frontage (not sandy)
Michigan Vacation Getaway
Great room
Fully Equipped Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Traverse City, MI
  • Cedar Lake
    1 min drive
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    15 min drive
  • Bass Lake
    16 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    25 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Bed Room

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bunk Bed Room 2

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Room

1 Double Futon

Great Room

1 Double Futon

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bed

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Kayaks! PONTOON BOAT! gameroom! FLOATING AQUA-PLAY-MAT! Pool table.

- And as always, we never charge Host, Cleaning, Pet (up to two dogs), or Extra Guest fees!

This 2000 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, lodge style home, is nestled amidst towering hardwoods and features fantastic views of Cedar Lake. Knotty pine, log beams, ceramic tile and a cozy fireplace adorn the interior. Watch the wildlife roam through the yard on your 100' of private *frontage on Cedar Lake. The home is also designed with family fun in mind with separate areas for adults and little ones alike.

Cedar Lake is a beautiful, peaceful No Wake fishing lake so it's perfect for those morning coffee kayak trips, fishing with the family or just being plain lazy. Off the beaten path yet right in the center of one of Northern Michigan's most desired vacation destination spots. You're only minutes from such areas as Empire, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor and Old Mission.

Cedar Lake Lodge is open all year long and offers a wide variety of activities for every season.

Home includes the use of a **free pontoon boat w/10 gal free fuel, (Memorial week til early October), Floating Aqua-Play-Mat (Memorial Week thru Labor Day Week), kayaks (May 1st til Nov 1st), and row boat(April 1st til Nov 15th), dock (Mid-May til Nov 1st).

- Fireplace available Thanksgiving - April 1st.

- For our winter guests we recommend bringing an all-wheel-drive vehicle or at the very least a front wheel drive with good snow tires.

*Frontage is typical northern Michigan soft sediment (mucky) bottom, great for fishing, but definitely not sandy!

**As a FREE bonus to our guests in our summer months, we offer you the use of one of a pontoon boats. They are nothing special. They are clean and well maintained. They range in size from 18-24ft. They range in age from 20-30 years old w/2stroke motors ranging from 25 - 35 hp. While these boats may not fulfill the boating dreams of some people, they are perfect for a sunset cruise or a family fishing outing. We even supply you with 10 gallons of pre-mixed gasoline!. To get the most enjoyment from these boats it is recommended that person with a knowledge of boating and two stroke motors be involved operating them. If not we do have full instructions, and technical assistance available if necessary. See photo of typical pontoon boat.

---- Also we provide a starter supply of paper/soap products which should be enough for a typical 2 night stay for smaller groups of 2 - 4 people. For a complete list of "what is provided" and "things to bring", check out "Using the property”, on your “My Trip” page.

- There are neighbors, so no parties or events.

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Property manager

Lizzie B
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Check out list: -Start a load of laundry -Wash dishes & put away -Put back furniture that was moved -Trash out to receptacle -Clean all dog hair & poo
Smoking damages the the home. If smoking has occurred inside the home, there will be a $200-$500 Cleaning Repair Fee depending on the level of damage.
Quiet time: 10PM - 8AM. No parking on rd. By booking guest agrees to VRBO and host's (sent by VRBO after booking is complete) Terms and Conditions

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Village at Grand Traverse Commons and Kresge Auditorium are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Traveling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 15 min drive
  • Bass Lake - 16 min drive
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 17 min drive
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 18 min drive
  • Front Street - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boone's Long Lake Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dilbert's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Light of Day Organics - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bradley's Pub & Grille - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kayaks! PONTOON BOAT! gameroom! FLOATING AQUA-PLAY-MAT! Pool table. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Kayaks! PONTOON BOAT! gameroom! FLOATING AQUA-PLAY-MAT! Pool table.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kayaks! PONTOON BOAT! gameroom! FLOATING AQUA-PLAY-MAT! Pool table.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kayaks! PONTOON BOAT! gameroom! FLOATING AQUA-PLAY-MAT! Pool table. located?

This family-friendly Traverse City vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lyons Lake, Bellows Lake, and Whelock Lake. Bullhead Lake Natural Area and Gilbert Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
My friends and I had a great time. The whole property was in great shape, kitchen was very well stocked and the location pretty convenient so we could go shopping for groceries or visit the parks and beaches nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
If your truly looking for a relaxing vacation . This cabin is simply beautiful and the surrounding landscape with the woods and the lake within view of the back deck is amazing . The host was very nice . And easy to contact . Having the pontoon boat was great . The lake is beautiful . We travel the country and stay in cabins deep in the woods and this cabin is the most beautiful we have ever stayed in . Thank you Lizzie for a very relaxing vacation ! William and Loretta Smith
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin at a lake
The cabin was great for my family and centrally located for all the stops we wanted to make on our vacation (Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Fish Town, and lighthouses). We had our morning cup of coffee on the balcony and enjoyed the view. We saw loons and heard an owl during our stay. The kids loved swimming and kayaking in the lake. Would love to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect!
A perfect family vacation spot. Pontoon boat, kayaks, Lilly pad, fire pit, deck, was all we could have asked for!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shushanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday cabin get away
I complained about driving 4hrs away to come to this cabin lol, but let me tell you! The moment we entered the cabin, we fell in love! This Trip was soooooo amazing! The cabin was clean and the kitchen was fully equipped. I can't say enough about my birthday vacation here. I did not want to go back home lol. And last but not least, Liz was very welcoming and communication was smooth and prompt. We will definitely rent here again. 🎉❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven in the woods!
We stayed here October 12-17 and the fall colors were absolutely beautiful. We needed some time away to disconnect from everything. This place was perfect. It is nestled in the woods on the lake. I can't express in words how beautiful it is in person. Our hostess was also quick to answer any questions we had. Do not hesitate to book this one. We drove 14 hours to stay here and wouldn't hesitate to do it again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nick K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Nice place
Nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cabin!
Everything was amazing! The fact that you get a boat with the cabin is over the top! Everything was great! Only compliant/ downside to the property/ area is no wifi and barely any cell service. Other than that everything was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesli W., Northville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Had so much fun at the cottage - it was perfect for adults and kids! Ventured out to snow tubing and Crystal Mountain-such a fun trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was absolutely amazing!
This was the perfect place for a quiet weekend away with our two pups. The house is absolutely beautifully. We had such a nice time, theres talk of rebooking next year in the summer for a family get away. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
We loved the privacy and location. It’s a short drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes and downtownTraverse city. The kids enjoyed the pool table and PlayStation as well as playing on the dock. It was a perfect quick getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joe’s 60th Celebration!
Cedar Lake was the perfect venue for our celebration. We packed in the fun with tubing at Mt Holiday, Dinner at McGees, Casino Visit. Shopping in TC and a spa day! Host was responsive and immediately had a tv replaced that wasn’t operational. My only concern was how cold the lower level was especially at night for those sleeping in that space. Another electric fireplace would be a great addition. Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!!
It is an amazing place to stay, very quiet and secluded. Was a nice place to relax and get away. Will always look for this place to stay on our traverse city trips
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second year in a row of staying at this property and we love it!!!
Everything was just great! There was a concern about too much snow in the driveway because of a storm, but we did just fine! In addition to having large vehicles, the drive was plowed! Thank you for all of your efforts!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Thanksgiving
First trip as a family with adult children. So relaxing and the house was beautiful. Scenery was amazing to wake up to with the large windows overlooking the lake. Everything needed to make a thanksgiving meal was available. Within about 30 minutes of fun activities, like black Friday shopping, climbing the dunes, and the casino. Highly recommend and would love to come back in the summer to enjoy the lake. We had phone service, even though the house was in the woods. Dish network for movie time. Everyone seemed very comfortable. Thank you for sharing your home with our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob B., woodhaven, mi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, cozy, and secluded
We enjoyed our stay and wished we had a couple more days. This is a very quiet and peaceful property that is about 20 min drive from TC. It’s on a dirt trail so it is very dark at night. This is perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful log house
Excellent location. Very cosy and confortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great low key vacation!
Delightful!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marty P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Time
Cabin was very clean & comfortable, with easy access from local highway. Description on web-site was very accurate. The property is very well maintained with a short trail to the lake that has a dock, Kayaks & Pontoon boat. Great central location - close to TC, Lake Ann, Glen Arbor & Lake Michigan. Everyday was filled with something different to do or a different place to go to. Lake Ann is near by and has a great boutique coffee shop, an excellent little restaurant, and a craft brewery with Live entertainment on the weekends. If you need anything a full service Grocery Store with Deli only a few minutes away in Interlochen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual family getaway
Every year we pick a different part of our beautiful state to explore. This property made it easy to rest, relax, and check out the area. The house was a great spot to chill out and listen to the birds. There was a feisty squirrel that visited a few times. It was comfortable when we all hung out together and spacious enough for us all to spread out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for us
We were looking for a place that had water, a boat, and privacy, and was also reasonably close to the essentials - like beer, groceries, and a few restaurants. We also wanted something central to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Frankfort, and Traverse City, and this place checks all those boxes. Cedar Lake was small, but also very quiet. We enjoyed the short rides in the boat, but the best part was turning off the motor and drifting with the loons for a while. The well water is strong, hard, iron-tasting well water. Bring some bottled water if you aren’t certain that you’re good with drinking it. Bring a wetsuit, bring some hammocks, bring your need for relaxation, and also maybe bring a scented candle, and you’ll have a great time here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House
The house was great. We wished it hadn't snowed. Thought about kayaking. The kitchen was nicely stocked. Long walk with the garbage cans though....
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
The cabin is amazing. The location is secluded back in the woods and right on the lake. Only 15 miles from Traverse City. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lizzie B

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I am Lizzie. My Dad built this home and he and my husband take care of maintenance. My mom does all the computer work. We are a very small, family business. <3

Why they chose this property

This home is unique in that it is only a few miles from downtown Traverse City, yet it is surrounded by a local nature conservancy. This means that you'll feel like you're really getting away from it all while you're very close to town.

What makes this property unique

This home was built in 2003. We have a lot of amenities and this is a dedicated vacation rental which means we don't have drawers, closets and cupboards full of our personal items.

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