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Cabin, private, woods, trails, 2000 Acre Duck Lake, kayaking, concerts

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Interlochen, MI
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Interlochen State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kresge Auditorium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cabin, private, woods, trails, 2000 Acre Duck Lake, kayaking, concerts

Cottage feel with modern amenities. Township Permit # PSTR 23-049. Perfect for a couple or small family. Pet friendly. One bedroom for two guests plus two age 15 or under, full bath, kitchen and dining area, living room, wood stove, patio, 10x12 deck, fire pit. WIFI, TV Streaming Hulu, air, reverse osmosis tap water. 650 square feet. Lake access 3/10 of a mile, joint access with boat mooring available. Due to swimmers itch swimming is safe waste deep but lengthy wading in the shallow is risky. I have been swimming in Duck Lake for 11 years and have never had swimmers itch, as long as you are careful and towel off the risk is very low. There are areas of the lake where you can wade and play fizbee, etc without concern but you need to boat there, thus a boat or kayak is a great way to enjoy this lake. Interlochen State park and Interlochen Arts Academy 1.5 miles north. State park has a nice beach area and the Arts Academy houses many prominent concerts and performances in multiple art forms. Just a short distance away from Traverse City, MI, host of the National Cherry Festival, Traverse City Film Festival. Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsula's with over 20 vineyards. Many lakes, rivers and beaches within 20 minute radius. Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes 30 minutes. Many golf resort opportunities: Grand Traverse Resort, Arcadia Bluffs, Crystal Mountain and many other smaller courses.

Property manager

Nancy Forbes
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Fireworks are prohibited and there is a 10pm quiet time observed in our township.
Please do not leave fires in fire-pits unsupervised, use the water hose located behind the deck to put them out.

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

About the area

Interlochen

Interlochen is home to this cottage. Kresge Auditorium and Village at Grand Traverse Commons are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Burnett Park and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park.
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Interlochen, MI

What's nearby

  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Interlochen State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kresge Auditorium - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 17 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Bass Lake - 33 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rico's Café and Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dilbert's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bradley's Pub & Grille - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Oaky's Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin, private, woods, trails, 2000 Acre Duck Lake, kayaking, concerts pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cabin, private, woods, trails, 2000 Acre Duck Lake, kayaking, concerts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin, private, woods, trails, 2000 Acre Duck Lake, kayaking, concerts?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin, private, woods, trails, 2000 Acre Duck Lake, kayaking, concerts located?

Situated in Interlochen, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Interlochen Center for the Arts and Interlochen State Park. Kresge Auditorium is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 328 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bradley B.

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

Quaint Property

I would stay again!Pros: great communication with owner, clean accommodations, relatively easy to find, quiet neighborhood, adequate amenities, furnace quickly took the chill off the home, TVs in living and sleeping areas. I’d call the home “rustic” in nature with a “country” feel.Cons: roads are not well maintained with lots of potholes so take it slow and easy. Short drive on dirt road off paved road to house. Living room furniture is a bit dated but comfortable.Just FYI INFO - I did not use the outdoor furniture (but it looked to be plentiful), the fire pit, indoor wood stove, or freestanding air conditioner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

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

Just right for a getaway

I stayed here last year for my own writing retreat, and again this year for a poetry workshop at the nearby arts academy. It has started to feel like a home away from home. Very comfortable and a lovely spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tausha A.

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

Such a cozy place to stay

It was my third time staying and it was just as wonderful as always. Nancy is so accommodating and makes you feel so welcome. This place is the coziest place I’ve ever stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

nyima c.

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

Lovely

Highly recommend staying with Nancy!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

nyima c.

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

Fantastic Stay

This was a last minute trip for a special family event and Nancy made every moment of it absolutely wonderful. The place is beautiful, cozy, and very clean. Nancy was extremely responsive, accommodating, and went out of her way make us feel taken care of. We extended our trip due to how lovely it was, and then had to extend it again due to car troubles. Admits family gatherings, lots of snow, and a car breakdown - we never had to worry about our accommodations. 10/10, would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Up North getaway

Nancy is a great host. Very nice and accomodating. Rental was very clean and had everything we needed for a confortable stay. Highly recommend. Beautiful home and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Fishing trip

We stayed for a weekend tournament, the place was great for our dogs, clean and nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb L.

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

Peaceful

Cottage was as shown. Cute, quiet and my dog loved it too. Lots of walking paths to enjoy as well as chilling in the Adirondack chairs. I will keep this on my revisit list!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Great place for trip

Perfect for couples get away
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan B.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Unfortunate

Due to unfortunate circumstances from walking into the house and the host aggressive response, we choose to leave immediately and get a hotel. We choose not to return and rebooked another place for the remainder of our stay as we felt unsafe. This experience has left me with a little bit of a hesitation for using this method for future stays.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

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

Wonderful as always!

This is our third stay in the past three years and it's always a great experience. Plan to come again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine W.

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

Cute and convenient

Overall a nice property for our 2 day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

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

Darling cabin with vintage feel

Soft comfy furniture, well equipped kitchen, full size refrigerator, TV in two rooms, plenty of storage space for clothes, a good size desk, available outlets to plug in and charge. A very quiet neighborhood and beautiful views of the verdant woods surrounding the cabin. Two kayaks are available for guests. So many towels! It all added up to a restful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

alaina l.

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

Like a Private Spa in the woods!

We stayed for two magnificent nights exploring the Traverse City region during record high heat! The property was cool and welcoming and well outfitted with great thought to weary travelers. This was our first VRBO stay and the ecoer set the bar very high!!! We especially loved the decor and beachfront vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex A.

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

Fantastic

Really nice little getaway! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate Z.

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

Great, relaxing place to stay

We enjoyed staying at this property while attending a wedding nearby in Traverse City. It was a quite, comfortable place to spend the weekend, communication from the host was great, and we LOVED having access to the kayaks to take out onto the lake. Would recommend and would stay there again if I'm in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

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

exactly what I was looking for.

This was just a holding place for me while my daughter was at camp, however it was also my first time having a night/nights to myself in years. It was fantastic and everything I needed. Cozy, comfortable, and well stocked. I was concerned about cooking supplies but it was all set I didn't want for anything. Hoping to make this house an annual getaway for me!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trixie C.

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

Beautiful place

Very clean and the location was amazing. Enjoyed kayaking with my husband for the first time on Duck Lake. Perfect summer weekend and very private even with neighbors around. Felt secluded and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

patty g.

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

Peaceful cabin

Nancy was quick to respond to questions, and wonderful to let us see include our well behaved doggie in our trip. All was as stated, kayaks and lake are accessible by walking short distance ; the lake is beautiful.. tho state park beach is closed it didn’t stop us from enjoying the lake. Cabin is comfortable, not fancy, but had all needed to enjoy a short stay. Thank you Nancy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Perfect Location

Totally loved this little cabin ... great location to enjoy a concert at Interlochen and then to spend the days traveling through Traverse City and up through Leelanau Peninsula... loved it so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Peaceful Cabin in a great location

We really enjoyed our stay for the 4th of July week. The location was great with some pretty great restaurants nearby. We took our fishing boat and there was enough room to park it and so easy to get to the public boat ramps. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin is in the jungle by the lake, and the air is very fresh and quiet. The room is very comfortable to live in, especially the sofa and bed have a strong sense of wrapping, which is very soft and comfortable. Cooking can be done in the room, and the homeowner also has some seasonings with complete tools. It's worth mentioning that I didn't drive, I walked there. When I asked the landlord to borrow a bicycle, she readily agreed and quickly parked it outside my house. Before leaving, I asked for their help and drove me to a nearby station. They also arrived on time to deliver me to the station. It makes people feel very warm and moved. I will make another reservation and stay next time I have the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Relaxing Location

Our stay was lovely and relaxing. The house is quaint and was located perfectly for the activities we had planned in the area. Nancy made check-in super simple with our little bit later arrival time. Would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

vickie s.

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

Weekend stay

Stayed the weekend for a concert at Interlochen which was a 5 min drive . The cottage was perfect for our needs, clean cozy and close . Has everything you could want for a weekend stay communication w host was easy and clear . Despite rainy weather we were able to enjoy the from patio . Quiet , moderately secluded Would definitely stay again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Quiet cabin in great area

Clean cabin nestled in the woods. Lots of trees around and great location for walking and relaxing. Not far from main roads, but close to lake and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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