Recently updated lakefront cottage on the north shore of Little Traverse.

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Cedar, MI

Little Traverse Lake1 min walk
Lime Lake7 min drive
Glen Lake21 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

+1

5 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Property manager

Leda Olmsted

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

No cats. Please inform host. $75 cleaning charge.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Cedar

Located in Cedar, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cedar, MI

What's nearby

Little Traverse Lake - 1 min walk
Manitou Passage Golf Club - 5 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 min drive
Lime Lake - 7 min drive
Glen Lake - 21 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

Peg Town Station - 11 min drive
Cedar Tavern - 12 min drive
Blue Moon Ice Cream Shop - 12 min drive
Broomstack Kitchen And Taphouse - 11 min drive
The Foothills Cafe - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Recently updated lakefront cottage on the north shore of Little Traverse. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Recently updated lakefront cottage on the north shore of Little Traverse.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Recently updated lakefront cottage on the north shore of Little Traverse.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Recently updated lakefront cottage on the north shore of Little Traverse. located?

Located on a lake, this slopeside holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access in Cedar within 2 miles (3 km) of Little Traverse Lake and Lake Michigan, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

8.2

Very good

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Tim H.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick trip on Little Traverse Lake

Been vacationing in Glen Arbor area for several years. Loved this location. Quiet portion of the lake while getting to enjoy the entire day of afternoon sun on the southerly facing lot. Take it with a grain of salt but my and I can be a bit picky. As others have said, this place could use a thorough cleaning. We managed for a 2 night stay but I think if we had stayed a week - we would’ve found it difficult to settle in. Limited in A/C availability, no access to on-site laundry and carpet throughout in a pet-friendly unit. Overall, great time and I think we’d stay again. Host was very responsive and polite.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genaveve O.

20 Aug 2023

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

Great lake house

We stayed here as a group of friends and the house was perfect for our group. Close to biking and boating and not too far from downtown traverse city. We swam in the lake and all showered off with no issues of swimmers rash. House had plenty of space for all of us and a beautiful yard. Would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda B.

13 Jul 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting.

The location is great on a beautiful lake. Nice owners and great to have kayak and canoe. House needs TLC and a deep cleaning.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcy G.

10 Jul 2023

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

Family Gathering

Excellent location and accommodations. We had a great time. Would definitely rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Smita N.

6 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful and comfortable Lake House

We stayed here with my extended family (group of 9), including my 81-year old mom and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their stay. We could be on the dock or in the yard near water or take a short trip to Good Harbor beach. The young adults on our group loved the proximity to Sleeping Bear dunes and Pyramid Point. Everything in the house was clean and tasteful. The grill worked well and the dock even had steps you could use to go down into the water. No one got swimmers itch because we showered and toweled off vigorously after being in the water. Craig came and checked in on us to make sure we knew how everything worked. Overall a wonderful stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Leda Olmsted

Karen and Leda Olmsted manage this property. You can find Karen working at all the local farmer's markets in Leelanau county, where she sells their family's locally raised grass fed beef. Leda is a yoga teacher and paddleboard athlete who spends her summers in Northern Michigan teaching SUP yoga and guiding SUP adventures, and women's surf camps.

Why they chose this property

This property has been in the Olmsted family since Craig Olmsted built it with his father in 1976.

What makes this property unique

Little Traverse Lake is a quiet, warm, peaceful lake. It's ideal location between Glen Arbor and Leland, right off scenic road M-22, is directly across the street from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore property. Its secluded, wooded, and within a short hike to Lake Michigan.