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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Interlochen, MI
  • Place, Interlochen Center for the Arts
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Front room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Papa’s place

Papa’s place is located in interlochen Michigan 5 minutes from the interlochen state park and the Interlochen Arts Academy, their is a lake within 10 minutes of Papa’s place no matter which direction you go. We are only 15 minutes from Traverse City and about 30 minutes from the sleeping Bear sand dunes National park, we are about 20 minutes from Crystal Mountain ski resort. There are snowmobile and hiking trails close by,
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to two dogs for an extra fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke outside

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Take out the trash
Lock the doors
Please put a load of used towels in the washer and start.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If you smoke in house you will be charged a 500.00 cleaning fee!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2098760
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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Interlochen

Located in Interlochen, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Interlochen State Park, while Kresge Auditorium and Lake Ann Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Interlochen Center for the Arts and Burnett Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Interlochen, MI

What's nearby

  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Front Street - 21 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 24 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 27 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Torch Lake - 54 min drive - 78.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oaky’s Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Incredible Mo's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dilbert's Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lake Ann Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sauce - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Papa’s place pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Papa’s place ?

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Papa’s place on May 29, 2026 start from $411, 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 Papa’s place ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Papa’s place ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Papa’s place located?

This family-friendly Interlochen vacation home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Interlochen Center for the Arts and Interlochen Golf Club. Interlochen State Park and Kresge Auditorium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Great stay!

Pappa’s was a perfect place for us to stay during our weekend family celebration.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2025
Thanks for the review Amy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Fabulous place to call home

Papa's Place exceeded expectations! Fully equipped, ample space inside, and extras like snacks and s'mores makings. Can't wait to come back - already booked. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 6, 2025
Thank you for the great review! We look forward to your return visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette U.

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

Wedding Weekend

We have rented several homes through VRBO and can honestly say this was the best experience we’ve ever had! The house was so welcoming, well stocked and very clean. John was great to work with and check in was a breeze. We highly recommend Papa’s place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 19, 2025
Lynnette and Her party were great guest and they took good care of our place. We would love to have you all stay again sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

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

Great home, great hosts!

The property exceeded all expectations. The hosts take great care of the home and it's guests. Don't hesitate, you won't regret booking this one!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2022
Thank you Very much! you were great guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DEAN L.

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

Perfect for our trip

Great property, easy communications, clean place. Well appointed. We would recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen R.

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

Unexpected charm

The property was clean, cutely adorned and filled with thoughtful amenities. Very good place for dogs. Definitely recommend this place if one is looking to stay in the area. .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph D.

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

Great New Year Vacation

We enjoyed our stay immensely at Papa's Place. Our children enjoyed all the snacks and coffee that were given to us when we arrived. You guys made this place feel like home. Every amenity we could have wanted and more were there waiting for us. We look forward to our next trip to Papas Place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 4, 2021
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

Ski/hike/Traverse City

Outstanding cleanliness and welcoming touches provided by host. Great little home for family and dogs. Above and beyond, one of our favorite rentals. Very convenient 15-20 min to Crystal, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 18, 2023
Thanks for the great review! You guys were awesome guest also.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

Had a wonderful time!

My family and dogs loved Papa’s ,s Place! The house was perfect as described, and very clean. The dogs loved the open outside area. The location was great to go on bicycle trips, canoeing and centrally located for the activities we had planned. John responded quickly to any questions throughout the process.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2022
Jim and his family including their fur babies were great guest. we would love for them all to come back again sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristiane B.

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

Family Vacation

A total of 8 family members, all 40+ yo, stayed for 8 nights and everything was great! The house was nice, clean and welcoming. John responded quickly to any of our questions and made us feel "at home." The large open yard gave us and our dogs plenty of room to do a variety of activities on-site. Excellent experience overall...Thanks!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 1, 2023
your family was great and we enjoyed meeting you all, feel free to come back anytime and stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay R.

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

Fantastic home away from home

We had a great 5 night stay at Papa’s Place. The house is truly a home. Has a great floor plan, lots of space. The kitchen had everything we needed & then some. The extra touches provided by the Kennedy’s were greatly appreciated. They truly want you to feel at home. The entire house was spotless. Nice towels, lines, pots & pans, dishes. Our favorite space was the patio. It is truly relaxing. We sat outside at night for hours John quickly responded to any questions. We also loved the location. You will not be disappointed with this rental. Much thanks to John & Connie
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2021
Thank you so much for the review Kay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miles G.

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

Great house, great hosts

We had a great time at this clean and well-prepared home. Absolutely zero complaints. Plenty of towels and amenities for us and even snacks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 25, 2021
Thanks for the review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

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

Felt right at home

Seemless from start to finish. Great communication. A huge property made for peace and quiet. Super clean, new, decorated in a cute modern industrial country was right up my alley. Felt so homey, plenty of puzzles, books, treats! (My kids thank you!) and they even included the dogs. First vacation that I actually said “bye, house, I’m gonna miss you”.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2021
Thank you! You were awesome guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol O.

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

Pause and Regroup at Papa’s Place

This property was even better than advertised. The property owner allowed us to check in early since I have a medical condition which requires access to an outlet. The property has clearly gone through a recent renovation and the attention to detail is obvious in every room. There are three bedrooms and two full baths, a very nice kitchen, dining room and a side den. There are 5 televisions. Outdoors is a fire pit, a very large yard, picnic benches, a very nice deck, and an outdoor grill. The property is extremely clean and obviously well-maintained. It is just minutes from Interlochen Center for the Arts and close to a grocery store and restaurants. We love Bud’s and the Hofbrau!! Papa’s Place is well-stocked with everything you would need to cook, and the owner provides a Wide variety of snacks for free for his guests. We had a lovely time at Papa’s Place and hope to come back next summer !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2021
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Very clean! Everything that we needed !

Very friendly owners ! Great time !!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

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

Amazing

We throughly enjoyed staying at Papa’s place. Everything was so nice and neat when we arrived. It was a perfect set up with snacks and everything we needed. The kids all enjoyed running around outside and playing on the play set. We had a wonderful weekend. If we come back up this way again, we will be booking Papa’s Place again .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 19, 2021
Thank you Barbara! And Connie we would love you & your family to come and stay again.

About the host

Hosted by John Kennedy

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