Escape to the beautiful shores of High Lake in Traverse City and stay at The Bird's Nest, a charming vacation rental home that is perfect for families and small groups. This lovely property features three bedrooms, each furnished with comfortable beds. The cozy living room is ideal for lounging with loved ones or watching your favorite movie on the flat-screen TV.

The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances and all the cookware and utensils you need to whip up delicious meals for your whole crew. You can enjoy your meals at the dining table or take them outside and savor them while taking in the breathtaking lake views.

The Bird's Nest also boasts 100 feet of sandy waterfront on High Lake, so you can swim or kayak to your heart's content right from your backyard. If you're feeling adventurous, take a hike or bike ride on the nearby trails, or explore the quaint shops and restaurants in the charming nearby town.

After a long day of exploring, retire to the comfortable bedrooms for a peaceful night's sleep. The shared bathroom has all the amenities you need, including fresh towels and toiletries.

With its prime location and cozy accommodations, The Bird's Nest is the perfect home base for your next lake vacation.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 8.

Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: twin bed with trundle || Bedroom 3: queen bed || Shared space: queen futon

OUTDOORS: Fire pit, gas grill, private yard, outdoor dining table & chairs, porch, beach chairs, sand toys, dock, mooring, kayak, paddle boat, 100 ft of sandy waterfront, Grace McDonald park is .5 mile from the cottage.

GMP is a 42-acre parcel located near the intersection of Peninsula Trail, Rasho, and High Lake roads. Facilities include a baseball field, an all-purpose field (with soccer goals and football uprights), a new pickle ball court, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, and horseshoe pits. It also has a pavilion area with grills and picnic tables, a sledding hill, hiking trails, and playground equipment.

Grace Macdonald Park is open from dawn until 10:00 p.m. during the sledding season. During all other seasons, the park is open from dawn until dusk. To reserve the pavilion at Grace Macdonald Park, please call the East Bay Township office. The cost to reserve the pavilion all day is $40 or $20 for a half day.

INDOORS: WIFI, DVD player, flat screen TV, Roku

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, tea kettle, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: Iron & ironing board, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap

-- POLICIES --

- Pets allowed with a non-refundable fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Cancellation: For reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cancellations must be received at least 90 days prior to arrival in order for a full refund to be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 90 days prior to arrival. For off-season reservations, cancellations must be received at least 30 days prior to arrival. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.