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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Explore the area
Traverse City, MI
Forest Lakes
Place, Forest Lakes
‪1 min walk‬
Rennie Lake
Place, Rennie Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Spider Lake
Place, Spider Lake
‪2 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪19 min drive‬
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Family room on walkout level.
1 Double Futon
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Appreciate The All Season Joys Of Northern Michigan With Family And Friends
EBT (STR2019 - 0045) Enjoy a multi-family, extended family, or reunion of friends in our large well appointed home. This house can accommodate 10 guests in beds on two levels. The ground level has 3 bedrooms, living room w/gas fireplace, 2 bathrooms (Master with Jacuzzi tub), dining room (can seat 8), laundry and kitchen. The lower level walkout has 2 bedrooms, large family room with game area and a 3/4 bath. The front deck has chairs for a quiet conversation with friends. It has a large deck that looks over the water with a BBQ grill and patio set to seat 6. The kitchen is stocked with all the dishes, pans and utensils you will need to feed the crew - including a dishwasher. There is a bonfire pit below the deck and spectacular views of the placid unspoiled shores across the lake.
Swim or fish from the dock. The two kayaks, row boat with electric motor or oars and a canoe are yours to explore the winding watercourses of Rennie Lake. Life preservers are required by law and available, or bring your own. Please note: Rennie Lake is an all-sports lake, but offers no public access from which to launch a boat.
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Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number STR2019-0045
Property # 866741vb
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Traverse City
Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is 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, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
‪Peegeo's - ‬12 min drive
‪Smoke And Porter - ‬18 min drive
‪Bob Evans - ‬15 min drive
‪Don's Drive-In - ‬15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Appreciate The All Season Joys Of Northern Michigan With Family And Friends pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Appreciate The All Season Joys Of Northern Michigan With Family And Friends?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Appreciate The All Season Joys Of Northern Michigan With Family And Friends on 9 Jun 2026 start from £348, 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 Appreciate The All Season Joys Of Northern Michigan With Family And Friends?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Appreciate The All Season Joys Of Northern Michigan With Family And Friends?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Appreciate The All Season Joys Of Northern Michigan With Family And Friends?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Appreciate The All Season Joys Of Northern Michigan With Family And Friends located?
This family-friendly Traverse City holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Forest Lakes and Rennie Lake. Spider Lake and Tibbets Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our family had a wonderful stay! The view from the deck is beautiful! It was so nice to have kayaks to use. The owners were easy to communicate with and the house has everything you could need for a relaxing vacation!
Overall the house was a nice experience. We didn't really get to do much there due to being very busy with wedding things. (Basically we were just able to sleep there.) Lorena was great to work with.
The lake house worked out perfectly for our weekend girls trip. Plenty of room for everyone. The house was stocked with everything we needed and then some. The kayaks were also nice to be able to use, as well as the fire pit. We are already planning our next trip there. Location was perfect for Torch Lake and Traverse City outings.
We had a great time! The kayaks and rowboat were used frequently and the swimming was good too. Great communication with the host. House was nice and clean!
This is our go to whenever we are in the area. It's a gorgeous quiet property that has anything you could need for time away.
Our host was great to communicate with and always checks in on us.
Owner was very easy to get ahold of before and during our stay. House was clean and in a great location on the water with plenty of room for our entire party.
Our two families enjoyed our stay at this lake house. It was clean, spacious, and well stocked. It is not fancy or luxury but was a perfect lake vacation for our two families!
Sara N.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2021
We appreciated your family as our guests. Glad you enjoyed the lake and your chance to have space for two families in one place. We strive for comfortable, well appointed and affordable. Thanks for sharing your enjoyment.
The check-in process was easy. We received a code for access the morning of the day we arrived. The kitchen was well stocked. We had a small family reunion and the house, deck and grounds were plenty big enough. A couple small, trivial things: We needed to get some batteries for the downstairs remotes, the fishing gear could have been better and the deck, as happens with wooden decks, had some nails sticking up (we hammered them down). If coming to the TC area, we would consider staying here again.
David S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2025
I am sorry you did not contact us to attend to the issues of protruding nails and dead batteries. If you had, someone would have been there to address the problems within an hour.
As to the fishing gear, we do not list it as a provided amenity. We simply have extra which we leave available, particularly for children. Most fishermen bring their own gear.
We found you to be responsible tenants and I loved the pictures that your wife sent of all the fun activities you participated in. I hope you enjoy any future short term rentals.
Archival
8/10 Good
Bernard L.
27 Aug 2017
Beautiful property
Beautiful peaceful setting. House and amenities were great. Just a little too far from Traverse City for our particular group
Bernard L.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
We are glad you found our home comfortable and the amenities to your liking. We are in a quiet residential area on the lake within 20 minutes of downtown Traverse City. Most tenants enjoy the combination of city amenities with the quiet of the lake and woods. I know you were involved with activities related to your son's wedding. It is too bad you found our location inconvenient.
The house is cozy and comfortable for extended family. The kids were at the lake all day enjoying boats, fishing, swimming and floating and catching frogs.
It was a perfect stay. The house was well equipped and clean. No problems. Great place for a relaxing vacation.
Mary Jo B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Lorena Burke
We want you to enjoy time relaxing with your family in this home. Jeff and Lorena live down the road a bit in summer so we are easily available in case of concerns. We enjoy exploring the outdoors, swimming, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, skiing and any other excuse to be outdoors. We bought this house as an investment in our future, and now live here in the north full time. We look forward to the opportunity to make your time in northern Michigan as rewarding and special as we have always found our own experiences to be.
Why they chose this property
We are certain that your time in The Lake House will be memorable. The house is spacious, with ample outdoor areas to enhance your experience. We go out of our way to provide for your needs so you can relax and enjoy your vacation time here. The seclusion of the home, with easy access to the pleasures of Traverse City and the surrounding areas make this a perfect vacation spot for you and your family and friends. The National Cherry Festival takes place during the end of June /early July. Come explore!
What makes this property unique
The fact that this home is on a quiet branch of Rennie Lake connected to but separated from the busier, more populated areas is a plus. The location is steps away from hiking trails on state land and it is a wonderful place to "get away from it all" in every season. The proximity to undeveloped land makes your view of the lake spectacular - no other cottages or homes can be seen. Even your neighbors to the left and right have maintained a privacy screen of native trees and plants. The house is big enough to accommodate your extended family, a place for kids down, adults up, or space to separate families with shared space in the living areas upstairs. In addition, it is close enough to make Traverse City easily accessible. You will love the chance to explore the area again and again.
FYI the following items are included for your use. laundry detergent dishwasher detergent paper towels tissues toilet paper hand soap dish soap salt pepper sugar aluminum foil plastic wrap baggies trash bags Gas for BBQ grill Some firewood may be available