Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. Hot tub. Dogs okay.
The main level features a spacious living room/kitchen combo with a great view of the Spider Lake. There's a large flat-panel TV with cable and a large deck just off the living room. The fully stocked kitchen includes a gas stove, dishwasher, and all the tools needed to prepare meals for the whole family. Additionally, there is a wood-burning fireplace in the living room. There are two bedrooms: one with a king bed and the other with two queens, each equipped with "Smart TVs” rather than Cable TVs. There is also one full bathroom and a half bath.
Upstairs, there's a bedroom with a king bed and a full bathroom.
The walk-out lower level features three bedrooms. One room has a queen, the other rooms have two twins and one full bathroom. There's a fantastic family/game room to relax in, with opportunities to play pool, shuffleboard, or Pac-Man. Afterward, you can unwind in front of a large TV with cable! There's also an enclosed porch off the lower level family room that overlooks the water (please note that the outdoor room can get hot and muggy in the heat of summer).
The outdoor area is fabulous. You'll find private lakefront with plenty of space for water activities. There are approximately 25 stairs down to the water. The shore is a bit soft, and the sand gets harder as you move out into the lake. There are four kayaks, a canoe, and a pedal boat available for water fun, as well as a swim raft. There's a boat launch just down the street if you want to bring your own boat or rent one. The property also has a dock where a boat up to 22' can be tied. Additionally, a gas grill, outdoor furniture, and a fire pit enhance the outdoor experience. Tippicanoe Lodge promises to be an unforgettable vacation. A well-behaved dog is welcome with an additional nonrefundable cleaning fee. However, their humans are expected to clean up after their pets outside.
Grace McDonald Park is about 2 miles from the house. Spider Lake is located 12 miles south of downtown Traverse City. It's an easy trip to the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, which is only 11.5 miles away. Shopping is conveniently located just 5 miles from the property. At various times throughout the year you can also enjoy festivals, wine tours, hiking, biking, music, and more. Elmbrook Golf Course is only 5 miles away. There's so much to do in this great northern area.
STR # 005714
-- THE PROPERTY --
Sleeps 10 - 14 with up to 4 kids under 6
Bedroom 1: king (main floor) || Bedroom 2: two queen beds (main floor) || Bedroom 3: king (upstairs, private bath) || Bedroom 4: queen bed (lower level) || Bedroom 5: two twins (lower level) || Bedroom 6: two twins (lower level)
OUTDOORS: sand fire pit, gas grill, private yard, outdoor dining table & chairs, deck, kayaks, paddle boat, canoe, swim raft, and NEW hot tub!!
INDOORS: WIFI, DVD player, flat screen smart TV, Roku, 2 wood-burning fireplaces, pool table, shuffleboard, arcade game (Pac-Man and a ton of other games), dart board
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 deadlock
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. Travelling with kids? Consider Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
beach near Huckleberry Island - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Arbutus Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
High Lake - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 18 min drive
Burger King - 17 min drive
Kingsley Local Brewing - 14 min drive
Peegeo's - 7 min drive
Smoke And Porter - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. Hot tub. Dogs okay. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. Hot tub. Dogs okay.?
As of 4 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. Hot tub. Dogs okay. on 13 Sept 2026 start from £955, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. Hot tub. Dogs okay.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. Hot tub. Dogs okay.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. Hot tub. Dogs okay.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. Hot tub. Dogs okay. located?
This family-friendly Traverse City holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Forest Lakes and Spider Lake. Arbutus Lake and High Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The Tippaconoe Lodge was really wonderful. It was close enough to downtown that you had easy access to various restaurants and shopping, but far enough away that you felt like you were in the relaxing seclusion of a lake house in northern Michigan. The pictures almost undersell the beauty of the property which was a wonderful escape for our three families who were up for a soccer tournament. The relaxing and space in and out created a quiet serenity that was welcomed. We enjoyed our stay a great deal.
Tom L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2026
Thank you for your 5-Star review of this home. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the convenient location and secluded lake location.
We loved our stay! So much for the younger adults to do downstairs and a peaceful place upstairs. Clean, updated and would love to stay again!
Angie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Jul 2025
Great stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful house-very roomy, well equipped, great water gear; very good communication with management; overall very good stay
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2025
Wonderful to know that you had plenty of room for everyone and enjoyed all the amenities of this home.
House was great for a large group of adults. Plenty of space for everyone to be together. House was very clean upon arrival and check in was easy. Beds and furniture were comfortable, and kitchen decently equipped. Some recent updates made the house seem newer. Only caution for those who have knee issues, there are several steps down to the lake. Overall good place to stay with many add-ons like pool table and kayaks.
Gillian P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2025
Glad you enjoyed with your large group. Thank you for staying with us!
We plan to return. My group of friends get together every January for good food and company, this was a perfect place for us
tina p.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sally L.
19 Jul 2025
Great place for a big family
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our third year at Tippicanoe Lodge and we again had a wonderful time. There is plenty of room for the 13 of us and the dock, swimming dock, and water craft were enjoyed by all. The kitchen is well stocked and we made all of our meals there.
Nice area, nice place, not enough towels, but a good time!
We celebrated my husband birthday with family and friends. Some things need to be updated and others were updated. Great space!
Susan K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan T.
10 Aug 2025
Fun times at Tippacanoe Lodge
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
There were 12 of us spending the week at this lovely rental home. Three different families celebrating a big birthday & being all together. Every one of us loved our time spider Lake, from swimming to kayaking to having grandma shuttle the kids to the swim platform in the paddle boat! The layout of the house was perfect for us!
Susan T.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Wonderful to hear, so glad your family enjoyed their time together at Tippicanoe!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan K.
29 Aug 2024
KURBIS FEST 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great experience...
Plenty of room for everyone, great lake views, lots of games, kayaks and paddle boats we could use. Loved the firepit by the water. Well stocked kitchen. Great communication with the rental company.
Jennie P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for sharing your experience.
We did a quick trip to the area with family. We had a great time playing pool, shuffleboard and table games. The main floor is huge with a gorgeous view. We were disappointed the kayaks were not available until memorial weekend with 70 degree weather, but we had fun exploring the area. The deer came on the property and we heard owls and loons. It’s a short drive to town. The wooded setting is awesome!
Our family of 11 gathered from Florida, Texas, Colorado and Michigan for a 50th birthday celebration. The property was a PERFECT fit for our group. The young ones had their own level with plenty of spacious bedrooms and a room full of games to keep them occupied while the adults gathered upstairs. The house is huge, well furnished and well supplied (but never could find tissues!). It was cool during our stay but that didn't stop the kids from enjoying the kayaks and paddleboat.
SALLY F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrea T.
8 Sept 2025
First trip to Michigan
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Enjoyed our stay at this waterfront house. The house was comfortable for our group of 10. The lower level family was great for the kids to play games and stay up late without disturbing others in the house. We were able to rent a pontoon to dock at the house and had fun on Spider Lake. The house is not far from Traverse City, the airport, golf, and restaurants. The family favorite was a trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Checking in and out was easy. I would recommend this house.
Andrea T.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2025
Thank you. We are so pleased to know that you enjoyed this home on your first trip to Michigan! We thank you for recommending this home to future guests.
Our group enjoyed the overall location and spaciousness of this lake house. It's close to everything we wanted to do, plus was in a beautiful setting on top of it! The kitchen had everything we needed, and then some. Beds were very comfortable. It was nice to have garage access to store our bicycles. We would definitely stay here again.
Tina M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review. We look forward to seeing you again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Donna M.
6 Nov 2024
Last Minute Rental
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had booked another location for our trip but it was cancelled on us at the last minute and we were able to find this rental property. It met and exceeded all of our expectations for space and location.
Donna M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2024
We are so happy to know that we could help out at the last minute. Glad you enjoyed this home.
We had a wonderful time at this VRBO! Not only was there plenty of beds/bedrooms, but there was a great deal of space for everyone to relax and have multiple activities going on at once (playing cards upstairs and playing games or watching a movie downstairs, etc.). The balconies/decks were also very spacious and the view of the lake was beautiful. We were lucky to be there when the Northern Lights were visible and there was a meteor shower and the display was unfogettable. I couldn't recommend this VRBO more!
Lorijean N.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sally L.
21 Jul 2024
Great for a large family
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our family enjoyed this beautiful home for a second year. Plenty of space to play and talk, lovely waterfront, swim dock and boats, great kitchen with all the things needed to make family meals and firepit area for night time s’mores - all made for a memorable family vacation. And the location near Traverse City, Glenn Lake, Sutton’s Bay, and Lake Michigan made for something fun and different to do each day of the week.
Sally L.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2024
Thank you! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed this home for a second summer, and made more family memories. Thank you for sharing your experience !
The house was spacious and clean. There was plenty of room for 10 adults. The kitchen had everything needed to prepare a feast. The game room was a great place
to relax and have fun. The property manager was attentive and helpful with all of our questions and requests. The view from the main level of the lake was amazing. Definitely will come back and stay here again next year.
Tom S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
So glad you had a great time and we will be happy to see you come up north again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tammy D.
25 Jun 2018
Relaxing Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The home was perfect for my six grownup children and two toddler grandkids! Perfect Location! Spider lake is a retreat that is close to Traverse city! The Lake House was Spectacular and the views were picture perfect!I would recommend this fabulous home to anyone looking for an outstanding place to stay and enjoy the beautiful Michigan outdoor/Lake experience !
Tammy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
We are glad you loved Tippicanoe!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Danielle R.
26 Sept 2017
Perfect Home for a Ladies Weekend
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our group of ladies had a wonderful long weekend at Tippicanoe! Lots of time was spent on the water enjoying the unseasonably warm Fall weekend. Views are beautiful! More than enough room to spread out and a large, well stocked kitchen - perfect for making and serving meals together. Thank you for the wonderful weekend!
Danielle R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
We are so glad you had a great time come back and see us again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jennifer L.
30 Sept 2021
Great Get-Away!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house is well appointed and lovely. Kitchen has all needed gadgets except for a blender. The 2 king beds are devine! The other beds are not comfortable at all for adults and could use an upgrade (memory foam toppers are amazing and inexpensive hint hint!). We enjoyed the canoe and the firepit.
Jennifer L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay and the outdoor amenities of this home. We appreciate your suggestions.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Crystal S.
30 Jun 2024
Family vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I highly recommend this lake house it is absolutely beautiful, the kids loved the pool table and game room and enjoyed the swim dock they spent hours jumping off it, I enjoyed the kayaks morning and night, such a beautiful lake😊 We met a friendly neighbor cat and so many beautiful dragonflies. This house was super clean and we had no problems so I give it a 10/10 we will be back 😉 p.s. the only thing I recommend for the owners is update there board games and maybe a couple family movies 😊
Crystal S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2024
Thanks so much for sharing your experience at this lakeside home. We are so pleased to know that your family enjoyed the water and woods.
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