A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Arbutus Lake
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
On beach
Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Traverse City, MI
Forest Lakes
Place, Forest Lakes
1 min walk
Arbutus Lake
Place, Arbutus Lake
1 min walk
beach near Barbeau Drive
Place, beach near Barbeau Drive
2 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
15 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Guest Bedroom #1
1 Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom #2
1 Queen Bed
Loft
3 Single Beds
Loft Bedroom
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Basement Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Guest Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Master Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Newly Built Luxury Lakefront Lodge With Sandy Beach,Kayak/SUPs, Dock
You have found the listing for The Lodge at Lakemore Retreat, one of 9 Lakemore properties on beautiful Arbutus Lake in Traverse City! We hold license # 2019-0025 in East Bay Township. We if we don't have the availability you need, check out our brand new sister property, Lakemore Resort! (VRBO #2101562 and #2119019) Between all of our homes, we can work with you to accommodate many different group sizes. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tricia by sending an inquiry.
Lakemore Retreat is comprised of two rental properties: 'Lakemore Lodge' and 'Lakemore Cottage' all next door to each other on the shores of Arbutus Lake. Pictured here, with the red exterior, is Lakemore Lodge. Lakemore Cottage is the green house. The Cottage and Lodge are luxury homes built in 2015 that each sleep 12, but no more. They are side by side and offer exactly the same amenities and floor plan, just with very different interior design. The properties are rented individually, but many families rent all three for the same time period, altogether sleeping up to 34 people comfortably. Make reservations for Lakemore Lodge here and look for Lakemore Cottage (VRBO Listing #653686) For large groups, you can rent both by going to listing (VRBO#7566523). In the winter, AWD or 4X4 vehicles are required to access the property.
The Lodge, a mirror image of the cottage’s floor plan with all the same amenities, takes on a dramatically different feel with rich walnut architectural detail and metal accents. This “industrial chic” style home will remind you of a mountainside lodge, yet the tranquil views of Arbutus Lake sunsets will make you glad you are vacationing in Northern Michigan.
Come enjoy the many benefits of this all sports inland lake where the 395 acres are swimmable from May until October, the fishing is plentiful and the conditions are perfect for many water sports including kayaking, stand up paddle-boarding, water skiing and tubing, all while being minutes away from Traverse City’s restaurants, shops, wineries, golf and more. On-site tri-toon rental is available within the Lakemore brand.
Lakemore Retreat is directly adjacent to The Brown Bridge Quiet Area which offers miles of hiking trails. Like to snowmobile? Leave right from the property and access Boardman Valley Trail System's 81 miles of trails! Boardman River is also within 3 miles, a great place to do river tubing, kayaking, canoeing and fishing. We are only 7 mi. from Vasa Single Track, a great Mountain Bike trail system. In addition, the Vasa is home to 25 km of groomed cross country trails. Mount Holiday is only 15 minutes away, a local downhill ski hill that also offers snow tubing and zip lining. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is only 30 miles away.
This setting is perfect for relaxing lakefront vacationing away from the hustle of town, but be sure to leave time for a short 15 minute drive to the city. Traverse City is well known for its lakefront, with countless shops and restaurants. The greater Traverse City Area is nationally recognized for Old Mission Peninsula and the Leelanau Peninsula's many wineries, as well as the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park.
New Construction, completion early spring 2015 Wifi, Streaming Cable (YouTubeTV), Sonos Sound System, Blu Ray Player Central Air, three zones 4 Bedrooms, sleeps 12 3 baths, plus bedroom sink vanity upstairs Fully equipped kitchen Walkout basement rec room & wet bar Basement fridge, dishwasher & outdoor dishes Laundry Room Outdoor BBQ, fire pit and eating area Outdoor Shower and Lake Locker room Outdoor Hot Tub Dock, Canoe, SUP Boards and other lake accessories included Boats available for rent Toilet Paper, Paper Towel, Laundry Soaps, Dish Soaps included Salt, Pepper, Sugar provided All linen provided, including Bath towels and Beach Towels
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Pets
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Pets not allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking allowed inside or outdoor common areas.
Quiet Hours: County Ordinance requires outdoor voices remain at reasonable level starting at 10 pm.
Important information
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Property # 655085vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Events Allowed /Permission & signed event contract
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Traverse City
Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Peegeo's - 13 min drive
Kingsley Local Brewing - 9 min drive
K.I. Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
T-Bar & Grill - 19 min drive
The Village Cafe & Ice Cream Shop - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Newly Built Luxury Lakefront Lodge With Sandy Beach,Kayak/SUPs, Dock pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Newly Built Luxury Lakefront Lodge With Sandy Beach,Kayak/SUPs, Dock?
As of 18 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newly Built Luxury Lakefront Lodge With Sandy Beach,Kayak/SUPs, Dock on 6 Jan 2027 start from £811, 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 Newly Built Luxury Lakefront Lodge With Sandy Beach,Kayak/SUPs, Dock?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Newly Built Luxury Lakefront Lodge With Sandy Beach,Kayak/SUPs, Dock?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Newly Built Luxury Lakefront Lodge With Sandy Beach,Kayak/SUPs, Dock?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Newly Built Luxury Lakefront Lodge With Sandy Beach,Kayak/SUPs, Dock located?
Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City holiday home is just steps away from Arbutus Lake and Forest Lakes. Spider Lake is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.
About the host
Hosted by Tricia Adams
We are Dean and Tricia Adams, both Northern Michigan natives. Dean is owner of Bay Area Contracting, a highly regarded custom home builder/ general contractor in the Traverse City area. Tricia is a retired Neonatal ICU nurse. We both love to travel, which means we know what people want in a vacation property. Also, we live on the lake, which means we built these homes with all the ammenities and conveniences desired by anyone living or vacationing on a lake.
Why they chose this property
Arbutus Lake is a special place, we know this because we live here. It's an all sports lake with a public boat launch. Arbutus is great for high speed boating, yet it still offers the quiet serenity of a small lake. Even the busiest days on Arbutus don't compare to the craziness of a regular summer day on the more populated inland lakes of the Traverse City area.
What makes this property unique
This property (containing two lots) was appealing for us to invest in because of our ability to build two homes side by side and because of they offer direct lake access. Many lots on Arbutus Lake are up high and require stairs and long winding pathways to reach the lake. Lakemore Retreat is at lake level and the walk to the sandy beach is as easy as it gets.
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