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Brody’s Camp! Lakefront House 20 min from Traverse City. Pet-friendly! NEW HVAC!

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Exterior
Exterior
Front entrance.
Full kitchen.
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Brody’s Camp! Lakefront House 20 min from Traverse City. Pet-friendly! NEW HVAC!

Enjoy and relax on this waterfront home on Rennie Lake! Brody's Camp is located on a quiet, scenic road adjacent to state-owned land that contains an entire trail system for hiking, snowmobiling , snow shoeing, and 4x4's. No need to load and unload your toys with the trail system in your backyard! Our lakefront home boasts a shallow, sandy-bottom upon entry.
This all season getaway is an ideal location that's just minutes from downtown Traverse City; including shops, restaurants, wineries, and breweries. Just to note, our house is cleaned with eco-friendly products and essential oils!
** Please note that during the peak season (June - September) checkin/checkout will occur ONLY on Fridays & Saturdays starting 2024. Thank you for your understanding!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rennie Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Spider Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Front Street - 19 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bob Evans - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Don's Drive-In - ‬14 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and the views were beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, close to town!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2025
Thank you so much! Look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our family get together and close to family in Traverse City. The owners were quick to respond to any of our questions or requests. We highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! So happy to have hosted your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Family Getaway.

Great property for our family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2025
Thanks so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage is in a secluded location on a lake and across the street from ORV and mountain bike trails. Renovations on the house are nice and had plenty of room for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! So glad you enjoyed our peaceful, secluded retreat!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

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

Great Lake stay near Traverse City

Enjoyed the lake and the house was perfect for our needs. Really enjoyTraverse city and the Leelenau Penisula.
Rennie lake
Esch beach sunset
Vasa trails
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! Glad you and your guests enjoyed beautiful TC!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful home was perfect for our 3-generation family getaway. It is very clean, very well appointed, and offers a wonderful view of the lake and woods. The owners communicated with friendly and timely responses. We love Traverse City!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is truly a pet friendly residence. We appreciated all the amenities for the dogs as well as us humans. It was everything we needed for our family get together. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025
Thank you so much! We love our furry friends too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, clean and spacious. We had a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Brody’s Camp! Such a beautiful property. We used the kayaks and enjoyed nearby Traverse City.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2025
Soooo glad that you enjoyed your stay at Brody’s Camp! Hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and house. One couple enjoyed the paddle boat and we all really enjoyed the fire pit! Beds were clean and comfortable. Great location for our first visit to the area. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Hope to host ya again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on Fish Lake. Master suite is amazing as is the house. Lots to do
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2025
Hi Jacob! Thank you for the wonderful review! Glad the accommodations exceeded your expectations. Hope to host you in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

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

great place

Wonderful property very close to Traverse City and other attractions such as Sleeping Bear and Old Mission. Great hosts, place was immaculate. The kids loved the two kayaks provided as well as the paddle boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! So glad everyone had a great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was beautifully decorated, immaculately clean, and felt warm and welcoming. The owners were incredibly responsive and helpful, always quick to assist. Every detail was attended to — we had everything we needed for a perfect weekend. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We take great pride in providing a wonderful experience for all our guests. So glad you had a great time! Hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Braian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area, close enough to TC that we even biked there to get bagels one morning. The house is comfortable for a big family. The kayaks and paddle boat were great to have, our kids loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! So glad the kiddos enjoyed. Hope to host your family again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi K.

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

Wonderful Vacation Home

Loved everything about this fantastic vacation property. Very well equipped and close to everything. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Bayshore Weekend

We came to cheer our volleyball coach on as she ran the marathon. Had a great weekend and loved the house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2025
Hi Dan! Thank you for such a great review! So happy your family was comfortable for the volleyball tournament. Hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa c.

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

Beautiful house for a perfect weekend

The Brody Camp house was beautiful. We had plenty of space for 8 of us girls for a bachelorette weekend. If im ever in traverse city again I would most definitely book the Brody Camp house again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2025
Hi Melissa! Thank you for the wonderful review! We hope to host you in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne p.

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

Great for a family get away

Had a great weekend here with family. Loved the space and it was perfect for us and our dog. Would rent again i a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2023
So glad that your family enjoyed their stay at Brody’s Camp! Hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica P.

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

Would come again!

From the check in to the check out - this place was amazing and met all of our girls trip needs. We were so happy with this location that we are hoping to make it an annual trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2022
Erica, Thank you for that wonderful review! Glad that your girls trip was spectacular! We would be more than happy to host your group again. Cathleen & Glenn 🐶
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Nice house in a peaceful setting

We stayed here for our annual friends weekend and really enjoyed the house and location. We were able to enjoy the hustle of downtown Traverse City during the day and then chill in a peaceful setting at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! We also enjoy being close to TC but coming home to peace & quiet at Brody’s Camp! Cathleen & Glenn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

Traverse City Area

Beautiful home that has everything you need to make a wonderful vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2024
Thank you for the glowing review! So glad that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Great Location and Lake

Close to Traverse City. Nice, quiet lake. Dog-friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2024
Hi Jennifer! So glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again! Glenn & Cathleen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Perfect Getaway

The house has everything you need for a perfect summer getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review! Sooo glad you enjoyed your stay at Brody’s Camp!🐶 Cathleen & Glenn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Property was clean and well equipped. Very welcoming, especially to our dog.

Owner was accommodating and friendly. Rental process was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2022
Steve , Thanks so much for the 5 star review! Glad your furry friend enjoyed Brody’s Camp! Cathleen & Glenn 🐶
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