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Cozy House on High Lake near TC

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Deck on the shore of High Lake
High Lake
Terrace/patio
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2360 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Spider Lake
  • Place, Centre Ice Arena
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy House on High Lake near TC

Up to 2 guests may stay in this charming, tiny lakeside house. We provide coffee, tea, hot cocoa, oatmeal and snacks; creating a self serve Bed and Breakfast in your private home. The owners are just a few steps away in their own residence and can assist with any questions or needs you may have.
The private deck has a pretty lake view, with woods on one side. A large, reserved paved parking area is right in front of your house. Recent updates include: A/C and furnace, flooring, appliances, patio furniture, faucets, shower and couch.
The bedroom has a queen bed with all linens, extra pillows & blankets. There is a spacious armoire with 24+ inches of hanging space. We provide bath and hand towels, wash cloths and bath mat. The living/dining area has a large sofa with 2 recliners and a small table with 2 chairs. A complete kitchen and outside grill is available for all of your cooking needs.
Smoking is not allowed inside the house. If you wish to smoke outside the house, let us know so we can provide a container for your butts, ashes.
High Lake is a 50 acre lake, perfect for fishing and canoeing. We are only 1.5 miles from Spider Lake boat launch. We are usually able to accommodate guests who bring a small boat, just ask!
You have full access to the lake side deck and chairs. 2 kayaks and canoes can be used at any time. Property is shared with the owners (an adult couple) who live in their own house. The house has central air/heat.
Come enjoy the peaceful beauty of High Lake and still be within minutes of all Traverse City attractions such as Traverse City Beaches, the cute downtown and many wonderful restaurants!
Visit Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Leland's fish town, Northport, Elberta, Bellaire, Elk Rapids, Torch Lake, Charlevoix, Petoskey.
Enjoy hiking at Brown Bridge (2 minutes away), High Rollaways (Kingsley), Pyramid Point, Keystone, TC Commons. Or just walk down the street to either Killingsworth or Grace McDonald parks. Another option is to cycle down the Vasa or TART trail, or kayak down the Boardman River.
Enjoy exceptional restaurants, breweries, wineries and distilleries.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We are a Bed and Breakfast, where the breakfast is simple, self serve and in your private house.
Smoking is not allowed in the house. This includes medicinal, vaping, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, etc. It is allowed outside.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

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

What's nearby

  • Arbutus Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Spider Lake - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 12 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 16 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy House on High Lake near TC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy House on High Lake near TC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy House on High Lake near TC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy House on High Lake near TC located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Forest Lakes and High Lake. Tibbets Lake and Arbutus Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 211 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful, peaceful area. Accomodations were clean and comfortable. Host communicated well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and my husband had a relaxing stay in this cozy house. Communication was great with the hosts. The house was very clean. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience for two people!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! The house was perfect and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandee b.

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

Great Little Place to Stay

Very wonderful place to stay. Space was beautiful, peaceful and very close to Traverse City. Fishing was awesome too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Relaxing Little Hideaway

This cabin is great for any couple looking to get away. It had all the essentials for our weekend trip to see Sleeping Bear Dunes. You’re still close enough to the downtown core of Traverse City that going to the beach, going out to eat (we recommend Mama Lu’s for some amazing street tacos), or going shopping is no burden. However, you’re also far enough back that at the cabin you can truly relax, enjoy nature, and appreciate the amazing lake view. Mike & Maureen are great hosts, and for our next trips out this way we will try and book this stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige A.

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

Lovely little place!

Property was very clean and well kept. Swimming in the lake was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

Great little lake house!

We loved our stay at the house. My husband enjoyed kayaking on the lake in the evening, The house had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. Proximity to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes was great too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina N.

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

Northern Michigan Vacation

This little cottage was perfect for our stay. Quiet, relaxing but close enough to see the sites. ❤️
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Beautiful place

Very cute little guest house . Clean and comfortable, nice host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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

Quiet and Relaxing

We had a wonderful stay, nice view and close to town
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kaprina S.

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

This is the spot.

Whether you want to stay in and relax or get busy around town this is a great place to begin and end each of your days.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Fun stay at cozy cabin

Nice cottage, just the right size for two people. The host thought of everything that you might need. Mike and Maureen are very nice friendly hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Birthday Getaway

Property was just what we were looking for! Perfect for the 2 of us and the surrounding area was easily accessible
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

First L.

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

High Lake Cottage

This cottage is a cozy getaway for two, and the owner was very friendly and responsive to any needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

laura d.

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

Relaxing and quite

We heard loons on the lake in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Adorable Clean Cottage

Cozy House was the perfect place to stay for our 6 day vacation. All of our sightseeing day trips were so easily accessible. Taking a canoe ride and just relaxing by the small, gorgeous lake was an added bonus. The owners are so nice and friendly! We enjoyed taking the nearby recommended hikes too!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

High Lake

The property was perfect for our get-up-and-go style. Comfy bungalow with the essentials met our simple needs. View if the lake was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D., Dearborn, MI

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

Nice get away

Mike and Maureen are great hosts. All the little touches they add make a difference. We have stayed here a couple of times and love it. Quiet and peaceful and a quick drive to downtown TC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adria W.

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

Wonderful Hosts

Everything was perfect once again! I’ve stayed here before and we loved it so much we were happy to stay again! Thank you Mike and Maureen!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine B S.

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

Small but perfect

The cottage was big enough for the just the two of us. The cottage was spotless and stocked with essentials. We would definitely book another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Traverse city visit

Thank you for a wonderful place to stay while in Traverse City. We totally enjoyed our stay and meeting you both. The place was perfect and close to any activities. The graduation went well also. Hope George is doing well
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Little house

The place was as nice as the listing promised. It was quiet & stocked/ furnished with everything we could need & was clean & fresh. The bed was comfortable, the lake view, beautiful! I’d happily book with them again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey c.

A perfect getaway in a quiet tiny house.

Maureen, Mike & Cooper are great hosts. This spot is only a short drive outside the main drag in Traverse City and 40mins from the dunes. If you are looking for a quiet, beautiful little getaway, this is what you want. And great towels, too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

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Hosted by Mike & Maureen

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