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Pura Vida Cottage on Chandler Lake

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Pura Vida Cottage
Pura Vida Cottage - Covered Porch Faces Lake
Side of House With Garden. Driveway can accommodate 3 vehicles/trailer.
Flower Garden
Foxglove in Bloom
Reviews
10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Traverse City, MI
  • Popular LocationSpider Lake7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCentre Ice Arena10 min drive
  • Popular LocationTraverse City Beach12 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)15 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Master

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Loft bathroom

Toilet

Main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Pura Vida Cottage on Chandler Lake

Welcome to the Pura Vida (Pure Life) Cottage with 115 feet of private water frontage on Chandler Lake where time wasted at the lake is time well spent! This charming cottage built in 2020 is available all year long offering an ideal base camp and easy access to Traverse City and surrounding areas for fall, winter, spring, and summer activities. The cottage and property is fully accessible and provides a quiet and tranquil place to unwind and relax or work remotely. This cottage offers one bedroom on the main floor with a queen bed, and an open loft with a queen bed and a twin daybed with trundle to accommodate six guests comfortably. There is a full bath on the main floor and a half bath in the loft. Loft is accessible via a beautiful spiral staircase. Cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher, and there is a small stackable washer and dryer. Tall ceilings and an open floor plan make the small cottage feel spacious and allows ease in entertaining and conversing with family and friends. The cottage has a covered front porch ideal for eating meals, sipping drinks, or relaxing and watching the sunset over the lake. A fire pit with wood for sale on site offers a perfect spot to roast s'mores and top off a meal. Chandler Lake is in all-sports 44 acre lake and less than 10 miles to Traverse City center. Enjoy all the amenities Traverse City has to offer and return to a quiet, tranquil home. Or hang out and enjoy the lake for a relaxing, rejuvenating experience. The sandy bottom lake offers swimming, boating, and fishing. The cottage provides 2 kayaks, SUP, and a canoe. There are several boat rental companies in the area that will deliver a boat if you prefer a motorized boat. You will find friendly lake folk who like to hang out at the shallow, sandy area on the north-west side of the lake which is a quick paddle away. Summer is a great time to visit, but the cottage is available throughout the year, and is an ideal base camp for year long activities with its close proximity to Traverse City and surrounding areas. Fall color tours, hiking, remote work or school, hunting, winter sports with snow mobile rentals and trails nearby, skiing, spring mushroom hunting, winery tours, and shopping to name a few. We hope you will make Pura Vida your choice destination! Please note, a 6 night minimum booking is required to be in compliance with East Bay Township Short Term Licensing Regulations.

Property manager

Deborah Porter

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
High Lake waterfront! Near TC. Dock, mooring, kayak, fire pit! Pet okay
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
10.0 out of 10, (1 review)
High Lake waterfront! Near TC. Dock, mooring, kayak, fire pit! Pet okay

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children must be supervised at all times

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Under "Rental Agreement" you will find a copy of East Bay Townships Noise and Firework Ordinance. Our Township requires we provide you with these.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR License - STR2021-0074

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Spider Lake - 7 min drive
  • Centre Ice Arena - 10 min drive
  • Traverse City Beach - 12 min drive
  • Traverse City State Park - 14 min drive
  • Front Street - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell - 16 min drive
  • Culver's - 13 min drive
  • Burger King - 15 min drive
  • Peegeo's - 12 min walk
  • Smoke and Porter Public House - 13 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Lakeside Retreat
The property is delightful, clean and well maintained inside and out. The beautiful lake beckons through lush leafy trees. We ate meals and played board games outside on the lovely shaded porch. Kayaking and swimming are quick and easy right off the dock. Roomy bedrooms, quality bedding, consistent broadband wifi throughout the property handled the family’s web surfing and streaming media with ease. Movies aplenty with LG tv stacked with all the major streaming apps + airplay. One if the best appointed vacation rentals ever. We prepared most meals at home for the week snd were shocked at the quality, quantity and diversity of the cooking utensils, knives, and. containers. Really wonderful location for relaxing and close to stores, restaurants and entertainment. Would highly recommend to couples and families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay!
We loved our stay at the cottage! The cottage is clean, modern, and has everything you need. It is so peaceful and quiet. We loved relaxing on the porch - eating meals, reading, playing board games. We enjoyed the ease of lake access, swimming and kayaking! Traverse city is such a beautiful area, easy to access so many delicious restaurants, cute shops, beautiful wineries, and so many fun outdoor activities! Definitely worth the visit :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity now!
I was so excited when we pulled up to this lovely property. The view of the lake and the surrounding trees offered instant peace. The interior was clean, thoughtfully decorated, and overall welcoming and comfortable. Also, nearly anything you could think of needing or wanting was provided. My husband and I quickly realized we’d like to come back when we could stay a bit longer. Thank you so much for such a wonderful weekend! It’s just what our hearts and souls needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reflective
Location of this beautiful home is located in a quiet neighborhood with a peaceful lake for reflection and tranquility. House if perfect and spotless. The porch is relaxing with views of the lake. Communication with the owner is excellent. You will not be disappointed with this beautiful rental.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Braely A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful anniversary trip!!
We had such a great time! We will be back with our kids in the future. Loved the Cottage and all the fun things to do in Northern Michigan. Just an amazing trip all around!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Porter

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Property was purchased in 2019 by family members, Rachel and Randy Steelman, and Deborah and Robert Porter. There was a small dilapidated cabin and outhouse on the property, which needed to be raised. With Randy, our family contractor, and a lot of family sweat equity a new cottage was built. We enjoyed our time planning, cleaning up the lot, rebuilding, and decorating our new cottage. We named the cottage Pura Vida which is a common expression in Costa Rica and means pure or simple life. Felt right to name our cottage in honor of the Costa Rican people who were friendly and gracious hosts.

Why they chose this property

Traverse City and the surrounding area boasts many lakes and rivers, but if you are looking for waterfront, and/or peace and quiet that is close to Traverse City, Pura Vida is an excellent choice. Our kitchen is well stocked with all place settings, glassware, wine glasses, baking ware, pots and pans, toaster, coffee pot that can make a full pot or a single cup, cutting boards, cookie sheets, bake ware, etc., and we also provide BBQ tools and s'more sticks! A stackable washer and dryer on site offers an opportunity to wash and dry clothes which allows more space in your suitcase for shopping treasures.

What makes this property unique

Please note that while there is 115 feet of private water frontage, the lake meets the land and there is not a true beach. However, the cottage includes 2 kayaks, a canoe, SOP board and a variety of lifejackets which are free for our guests to use. There is a great sandy and shallow spot on the north west side of the lake which is a quick paddle away, and a good spot for kids to play. Also, the cottage sits at the top of the hill and there is a rope handrail with stairs near the bottom to get to the water. Before the stairs begin, there is a deck with table and chairs overlooking the lake great for enjoying drinks and snacks. The water gets deep quickly from shore, and a ladder is installed at the end of the dock to allow swimmers to get out of the water without returning to shore.

Languages:

English
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