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Long Lake Lakehouse - Private Vacation Paradise!

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A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a lake, a fireplace, and a cozy seating area.
A deck with a round table and chairs, overlooking a calm lake with a boat docked in the background.
A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and a view of the water.
A lakeside cabin with a dock, surrounded by trees.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a lake, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Fisher's Run
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

3rd Bedroom - Basement

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

2nd Floor 2nd Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder Room - 1st Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Interlochen Center for the Arts and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Fisher's Run - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 14 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 15 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Front Street - 18 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 24 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Moomers Homemade Ice Cream - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Lake Lakehouse - Private Vacation Paradise! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Long Lake Lakehouse - Private Vacation Paradise!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Long Lake Lakehouse - Private Vacation Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Long Lake Lakehouse - Private Vacation Paradise!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Long Lake Lakehouse - Private Vacation Paradise! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bullhead Lake Natural Area, Lyons Lake and Ransom Lake Natural Area. Interlochen Golf Club and Bellows Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in went smoothly. Kitchen had everything we needed and was set-up very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Lakecation

The property was breathtaking; we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We loved how close it was to so many major attractions that upper MI has to offer. Definitely will come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great pace highly recommend.

Accommodations were great! Beautiful view on the lake. Only downfall is it’s a little bit far from Traverse City!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Dwayne - Thank you for choosing our home for your visit to the area and the kind review. As you know, our home is 11 miles from downtown Traverse City’s main drag (Front Street). Takes us about 15 min to get there. We find the peaceful quiet of our home on Long Lake worth the short ride to downtown:-) So glad the weather was perfect for your visit. Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was excellent . Well equipped and had everything one could need. Comfortable beds. Great location . Nice outdoor area . Kayaks and paddle boards were a great addition . We’ll try and stay here again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Long Lake home

Beautiful property on the west side of Long Lake. The house is very comfortable with great views. It is about a 25 minute drive from downtown Traverse City.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great visit

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lakehaus. The owner was very communicative. The property was clean. You can tell the owner has stepped into the shoes of a renter and tried to provide the items a renter would want. We would definitely look into this property again if we stayed in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2023
Erik and his family were great guests. He provided some fantastic suggestions to improve the property and our guests experience which we plan to implement. We would welcome him on any future visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lakehouse

We enjoyed our stay at the Lakehouse on Long Lake. It was spotless, well equipped, and cozy on a cold and damp fall weekend. We were greeted with a lovely basket containing a bottle of wine and items to make s'mores, and we enjoyed the warmth and glow of the fireplace. The views are amazing and the area is quiet and peaceful. We plan to visit again next summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super comfortable and relaxing stay

We had a wonderful stay at the Lakehaus. The house is beautiful and the views of the lake from inside the house are beautiful. We really appreciated the well-equipped kitchen. The beds are very comfortable. We made good use of the kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. The owner was very nice and communicated well with us leading up to our stay and continuing throughout our stay. We were 100% satisfied with our lake house vacation in the Lakehaus.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house - Great view

We have vacationed in this area for several years. We have rented often through VRBO. This is the smallest property, but it was so well maintained! The house was warm and inviting and the host added special touches to make it very comfortable. The view was awesome! Sunrises were spectacular and we had everything we could possibly need. Would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2022
Willa - We are glad you enjoyed your visit and Thank You for the great review! We look forward to a future visit. Fall colors are almost at a peak and it is such a beautiful time to visit. Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakehaus

We enjoyed our seven day stay at the Lakehaus on Long Lake. The home is so light and comfortable and the grounds are very well maintained. We relaxed on the wonderful deck and used the firepit in the evening while we enjoyed some of the local wines. The kitchen was very well appointed. It was a pleasure to use the grill and enjoy some fine meals with our friends. Paul, the owner was in touch via text during our stay and he wanted to make sure everything was just right for our stay. Our stay was wonderful and I'm missing Long Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2023
Carol - Thank you so much for choosing The Lakehaus and we are so glad you enjoyed your visit. Long Lake is such a peaceful and relaxing place and being so close to Traverse City makes it easy to take advantage of all that is available in the area. We hope you can visit again. Thank you! Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Home in Fantastic Location

It was such a treat to stay at Paul's gorgeous home on Long Lake. The house is exceptionally beautiful- especially the master bedroom and bath. We enjoyed leisurely afternoons on the comfy deck overlooking the lake. The lake itself is calm with a mostly sandy bottom. The fire pit was also wonderful - with a view of the lake and plenty of seating. Paul provided all the amenities we needed and was available via text if we needed anything. I highly recommend staying at the Lake Haus. We look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Celebration

Our extended family of 8 thoroughly enjoyed our opportunity to spend time together to celebrate my husband’s 60th birthday and 2 members who were in from Germany. The location, beauty, lake access and amenities could not have been more perfect for our gathering. From beautiful sunrises and kayaking to bonfires and easy access to so many great sites, this beautiful home away from home is by far my favorite to date. Paul was an amazing host adding additional touches to make the trip even more special. I highly recommend this location to anyone looking for a fabulous getaway in the Traverse City or Sleeping Bear Dunes area. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake front retreat

This property is absolutely wonderful! It is open, spacious, and right on the water at amazing Long Lake. We had breathtaking views of the sunrise every morning and enjoyed the deck in the evening. It is extremely well furnished for guests and beautifully decorated. The bedrooms are large and have very comfortable beds with high quality linens. The location is ideal for exploring Leelanau Peninsula and the wineries at Mission Peninsula. We enjoyed delicious meals at several the restaurants recommended by the owners. This is a home we would love to return to! The owner was very quick to respond to our questions and left a delightful gift basket for us to enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2022
Lisa - Thank you for visiting our home and so glad the weather cooperated. We look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake Getaway

This house was amazing and had great access to Long Lake. We were able to use the kayak and SUPs on Long Lake for the sunny day in September. The house was clean and had every amenities you may need during your stay. The house was only about 25 minutes from Traverse City which made it easy to get into the city for food and drinks. Paul was a great host. He communicated very clearly and promptly. I would recommend the Lakehaus for anyone wanting a nice relaxing getaway with beautiful lake views and access in a comfortable and spacious house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Vacation Retreat, Highly Recommend!

We had an amazing stay at the Lakehaus! The home has spectacular views of the lake whether sitting on the dock enjoying the sunrise or sitting inside with the expansive windows. The kitchen has everything you need to make delicious meals to enjoy on the deck. The fire pit was the perfect way to enjoy the evenings. The home is clean with spacious bedrooms and comfortable beds. The location is great for a scenic drive to the many towns along the Leelanau peninsula, wineries, breweries, and downtown Traverse City. The owner, Paul, was readily available to answer questions and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. We are already planning our next stay at the home. Highly recommend staying at the Lakehaus!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2022
Phillip - So glad that we were able to work together to find dates that worked for both of us and that you had the opportunity to visit. We look forward to a future visit. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation at its finest

The property on Long Lake was absolutely beautiful. The pictures on the profile truly do not give this place justice. The house itself was very clean, plenty of bedding, towels, supplies, anything we could have needed was available. The location was great as it was close to Traverse City and just a short drive to Leeland and the other beautiful small towns. The lake water is shallow enough to be able to play volleyball, badminton, or play on the Lily Pad. Communication with the owners was exceptional. I would definitely recommend this place and I would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2022
Laura - We so appreciate your visit and glad you and your guests had a great time. we look forward to hosting you all again. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful rental with an amazing beachfront - perfect for families

We had a wonderful time at the Lakehaus. The home itself felt like home, we honestly wish we could have spent multiple weeks there. The beachfront at the lake is so great for kids. The sand is soft, and there's plenty of shallow water for the kids to play in. We really appreciated Paul & family sharing their lake toys with us. The beds are comfortable, the home is spacious, and very clean. The home honestly had everything we needed to allow us to just enjoy our time on this wonderful lake. We hope to stay again! Our only wishlist item would be space at the dock to park any boat we rent, but we made do with the mooring. Thanks again for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Taylor - Thank you for your kind review of our home. We are so glad you had a great week and would love to have you visit again. We will consider your dock suggestion but have not been able to figure out something that works easier for our guests than a separate mooring. Thanks for the suggestion. Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shhh Don't Tell Anyone

This is the best property we have had the pleasure of staying at. Paul is a wonderful host. He communicates well, so you know precisely what to do. He also knows the area and has good connections with local businesses, which enhanced our stay. The kitchen is large and well-equipped. All the rooms are big, especially the master, and the ensuite is gorgeous. Regarding the location, there are not enough words to describe the beauty of Long Lake. Sandy bottoms near the shore and great fishing. It has something for everyone. Close to Travers City, Moomers Ice Cream, and Vineyards. We hope to make this an annual trip.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
Robert - We love to share our home with others and the experience we feel whenever we are there. Thank you so much for your kind review and explaining so eloquently the experience of Long Lake at The LAKEHAUS. Looking forward to your return visit. Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great waterfront vacation

Our extended family of 7 had a great experience at Lakehaus. The home was well-maintained, well-equipped, clean and spacious comfortable. It has a great view of Long Lake, with a large expanse of 3’ to 4’ deep crystal clear water right off the dock. We rented a pontoon boat from Rick White at UpNorthBoatRentals.com (delivered right to our dock) and got in plenty of fishing, as well as exploring the nearby islands. The property has a nice dock, although if you rent or bring your own boat, you need to wade out to an adjacent anchor point. The location is great since everything we love to do in northern Michigan is within 30-45 minutes. Paul, thanks for being a great communicator.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long LakeHaus 2023

Friends of mine from the University of Michigan took a weekend up north and spent it at Paul's lovely home outside of Traverse City, and it was nothing short of spectacular. From the loons on the lake in the early morning as we enjoyed the sunrise from his deck, to the islands dotting the crystal clear water of the lake itself, to his spacious and clean home, we were able to relax, unwind, and enjoy time together. If you ever have the chance to stay with Paul, I would highly recommend the experience. He was very responsive an accommodating, leaving us a lovely welcome basket and allowing us to check out a few hours later than scheduled. Thanks again for a memorable trip, Paul!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Vacation

Everything at the house was perfect, the welcome basket with s’mores fixings was a nice and appreciated touch. The toys for water and land were nice. The lake is beautiful and the loons in the morning and evening are wonderful to listen to. The house is clean and has everything you need to just bring your clothes and some food and enjoy your vacation. Don’t hesitate to get some pizza at Long Lake grocery, our boys really liked the Chicken, Bacon, Ranch. Found several Petoskey stones at the house and around some of the several islands on the lake. I didn’t want to review the house because I wanted to save the gem for myself and future vacations, but everything was perfect so I had to. Paul answered any and all questions quickly and communication was top notch. Don’t hesitate to spend a week here you won’t regret it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2022
Darren - We were happy to host your group and glad you had a great vacation. Looking forward to a future visit. Best - Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded our Expectations! Stunning view!

Our stay at the Lakehaus was superb! The owner went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed, the house had everything we needed and was very clean. You can literally pack your clothes and go! The location is fantastic and the views are breathtaking. You have many options for activities and day trips within a half hour or you can enjoy your days on Long Lake so you get the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. We all agree that this was our best trip up north! Most impactful to us is that the house felt like a home and we were able to enjoy life very comfortably for a week in a gorgeous setting! Highly recommend! Extras: The owner had a lovely welcome basket waiting for us with wine and s’mores fixings. There was firewood available to easily make a fire in the beautiful fire pit. Our girls thoroughly enjoyed using the lily pad and volleyball net. The dock set up with the chairs is perfect to enjoy the lake views and be able to keep an eye on children in the water. The rooms are spacious and the kitchen is well-stocked and large. We loved being able to grill and cook meals on the couple nights we did not eat out. The game closet was a huge hit for us and we made many memories playing games each night and watching the boats. The location offered a lot of privacy as well and the deck was awesome.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2022
Kristin and her family were great guests! They were very respectful and responsive to our communications. They were clean and left our home exactly how they received it. We hope they will visit again. Thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fantastic for cooking and entertaining. Deck offered great views of the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Lakehaus

Beautiful peaceful lake. This house is amazing, great views, clean and kitchen supplied with everything you need. Close to everything, made a trip to Glen Arbor and hit some breweries on the way to Traverse City for dinner. Paul was so accommodating and left great information on things to do in the area. We spent many of our days on the lake and enjoyed evenings by the fire pit. The house was stocked with games that everyone would enjoy. House was very clean and Paul even left us a welcome basket.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded our expectations

Our family had a wonderful week-long stay at this beautiful home. We were expecting the home and view to be nice, but we were so pleasantly surprised that it far exceeded our expectations. The location is great for visiting so many areas. We went to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Chrystal Lake, Empire Beach, Fishtown, Sutton's Bay and Old Mission Penisula. Some days we just stayed at the house and enjoyed Long Lake. Even on the days we ventured away, we were sure to have morning coffee on the dock with the neighborhood loons and ducks, and evenings on the dock, enjoying the sunsets. The beds were very comfortable and the water pressure in the showers was very good. The kitchen is large and very well stocked; we were able to have many great meals from foods we picked up at farmer's markets. Communication with Paul was superb, and the treats waiting for us when we arrived were fantastic! We will be back! Thank you Paul and family.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
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