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High Lake Hideaway: 5BR Retreat, Tramp, Winter Fun

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Lakeside firepit
Guest bedroom full bath
Primary suite
Large dining area
Fourteen person table

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 143000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, High Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spider Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

+3
2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

4 bathrooms, 4 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

High Lake Hideaway: 5BR Retreat, Tramp, Winter Fun

Lakeside Retreat on High Lake – Your Perfect Getaway!
Looking for a peaceful escape with stunning lake views, endless outdoor activities, and cozy evenings by the fire? You’ve found it! Our spacious executive home sits on a private one-acre lot with 100 feet of sandy lake frontage on tranquil High Lake, making it the perfect place to relax and reconnect with nature year-round. Best of all – we’re pet-friendly, so your furry friends can join in on the adventure!
Endless Summer Fun:
Make a Splash! Enjoy complimentary access to:Aqua Glide water trampoline
5-person paddle boat
14ft rowboat
3 Kayaks

Adventure Awaits at Grace MacDonald Park (Just a Short Walk Away!):Pickleball, Tennis, and Basketball courts
Baseball Diamond
Walking & bike trails, playground, and picnic pavilion with grills

A Fisherman’s Paradise: Cast a line and enjoy some of the best fishing around
Wildlife Lovers Rejoice! Spot deer, owls, blue herons, and eagles right from the deck
A Cozy Winter Escape:
Snowy Adventures Nearby:Snowshoeing & groomed snowmobile trails just minutes away
VASA Cross-Country Ski Trail (1 mile away)
Mount Holiday Ski Resort (5 miles away)
Boyne Mountain & Crystal Mountain Ski Resorts (within an hour’s drive)

Unwind by the Fire: Gather around the raised firepit by the water’s edge to roast marshmallows, share stories, and stargaze under the clear northern sky
Pet-Friendly Stays:
We welcome well-behaved dogs!
Plenty of space to roam and explore, plus easy lake access for pups who love to swim!
Nearby trails and parks make it a great destination for pet lovers
Booking Details & What to Expect:
Water trampoline, rowboat and kayaks available from Memorial Day - Labor Day
Weekly Rentals Only (Saturday-Saturday) in June, July, and August
Holiday Minimums: 3-night minimum on holidays, 2-night minimum during the off-season
Simple & Smooth Check-in:I’ll send you everything you need before your stay, so check-in is a breeze!

I love making sure my guests (and their pets!) have an amazing time! I’ll be in touch before your arrival with all the details, then leave you to enjoy your time at the lake—stress-free and relaxed.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 first aid kit

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the beach. Centre Ice Arena and Grand Traverse Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Front Street and Grand Traverse Mall. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Music House Museum are also worth visiting.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • High Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tibbets Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Spider Lake - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is High Lake Hideaway: 5BR Retreat, Tramp, Winter Fun pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at High Lake Hideaway: 5BR Retreat, Tramp, Winter Fun?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at High Lake Hideaway: 5BR Retreat, Tramp, Winter Fun?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High Lake Hideaway: 5BR Retreat, Tramp, Winter Fun?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is High Lake Hideaway: 5BR Retreat, Tramp, Winter Fun located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Forest Lakes and High Lake. Tibbets Lake and Arbutus Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 117 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location amd house were wonderful. Outside was equally nice (fire pit, chairs, beautiful lake). Communication with owner was good also. Two pieces of feedback would be: 1st, to have some spare batteries fornthe thermostat somewhere (we were without air conditioning for the night as the batteries went out). 2nd, to have shampoo, conditioner amd body soap available for guests as well as a few kitchen spices available. All in all, our small group really enjoyed our stay at this home
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

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

Get away for soccer tournament

We had a great time. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason T.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
House needs a lot of attention. Peeling deck paint, terrible water pressure. Couldn’t do dishes and take shower at same time. Kitchen sink needs work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Great Family Getaway

A lot of items to use on the lake were available. We had children from 18 - 4 years old and they all enjoyed this vacation spot. Close to Traverse City was also a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

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

Girls Weekend

Some friends and I stayed here for a girls weekend. Super cute & clean place. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

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

Family getaway

A great property for our large family on our annual wine weekend getaway. Enjoyed the location and amenities. The visit from a flock of free-range chickens in the yard was an unexpected treat. Highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Great stay!

Very clean home, comfortable beds and plenty of space for the 9 of us. Our girls weekend was lots of fun. Would love to return in the summer to take advantage of the lake, deck and firepit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

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

Great house and convenient location

We stayed in this house with our three teenagers and my brothers family. The "kids" loved being on the water and access to water trampoline. House is very clean, nice and comfortable. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Great Weekend

We did a girls weekend and it was perfect. The house was clean and well equipped. Beds were comfortable and the rooms nicely done. The only thing I would love as a guest is not having to bring toilet paper and garbage bags.

10/10 Excellent

michele r.

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

Extended family vacation

We had the best time on our extended family vacation. The place was great and was exactly what we were expecting. Kurt was wonderful. Responded quickly to all of my messages and was extremely helpful when our boat rental fell thru. Plenty to do right on the property and easy day trips to town, Sleeping Bear Dune and the wineries.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Perfect Family Getaway!

We couldn't have asked for an easier or more perfect stay for our three night visit. We were three families, 6 adults and 5 kids, with plenty of room to rest, relax, and enjoy everything the property had to offer. The kids enjoyed the trampoline and paddle boat and floor to themselves to hang out. We all loved meals and coffee and games on the deck. A great, well appointed home with everything you need. Close to town, and worth a walk to Peegeos tavern (try the charbroiled wings!) Thanks for a great visit. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

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

Lake Life

We had the BEST time spending long summer days in the Lake and beautiful evenings around the fire pit. We loved all the water equipment that was available - we used it all! The surrounding area is full of activities, shops and restaurants! Thank you for the great memories :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M., Swartz Creek, MI

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

Family Fun

High Lake Hideaway was the perfect place for our family vacation. Great location for all our needs…airport,shopping,dining out,putt putting,go carting,gluten free bakery, & so much more.HighLake is a quiet lake. My family was making all the noise, having so much fun on the water trampoline.Many memories were made. Thank you Kurt
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Best family vacation!!!!

This house was beautiful and had a TON of room. The house and property are very well maintained. The owner was super nice and helpful. Thank you for the recommendation to eat at Pearl's in Elk Rapids - it was wonderful! Our family had a very relaxing week together. We are already planning next year's vacation and will be renting this location again. Thank you for sharing your rental with us!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeri E.

Perfect Getaway!

The house is very nice and acommodated all 12 of us nicely. Love the big dining area, so we could all eat together at meals. Description was accurate, property is clean and well maintained. This is the 3rd time I've stayed here for a girl friend week-end and we always have a great time. Ten minutes from Traverse City and a ton of things for all to do. I'll be back:)

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Great vacation property

4 families stayed here and we had such a lovely time. The peacefulness of the property was great, and lots of places to sit and chat. We used the fire pit almost every night! Being right on the water gave so many options for not getting out. Plenty of activities with the trampoline, kayaks, and boats. Bike rentals close by, and lots of trails. Downtown and shops for Traverse City is about a 15 min drive. Owner met us on sight to make sure all was well. Thank you so much for the stay, and a wonderful place for a family reunion!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Great setting

Our stay was only for 3 nights but it was a great joy to come home from a long day of sight-seeing, shopping, and wine tasting to this warm home. We actually even had a day in the 80's and though long and hard about taking a dip in the beautiful lake but the toe test failed so we settled for drinks and conversation on the boat dock. Not Bad! The owner gave us some specific to do's while we were in town and that added to our visit to the area. Would not look any further for a place to call home next time we come to town.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leah P., Freeland, MI

Great Getaway for Large Group

Our family enjoyed a wonderful winter weekend at the High Lake Hideaway. We had a large group and very much appreciated all the space. There were plenty of beds, rooms, and bathrooms for our entire group. Additionally, it was so nice to be able to all eat meals together at the dining room table - it was also great for big group games. The home is very close to great cross-country skiing which we all enjoyed and is just a few minutes drive from Traverse City. I would highly recommend this home for anyway looking to rent for a large group in the Traverse City area. We hope to be back next year! Thanks to Kurt and Tammy for providing our family with a place where we created fun winter memories!

8/10 Good

Ann P.

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

Girls Trip

My friends and I enjoyed our stay at High Lake Hideaway. The house was nice and it was clean. The lake is beautiful and it was quiet when we were there. The refrigerator could stand to be replaced. The refrigerator ran very cold. Even when we turned it up as high as we could, some of our liquids began to freeze. The outside decks and stairs need to be painted. An umbrella on the deck would be nice as cover for the morning sun. We enjoyed the kayaks, paddle boat and water trampoline. When we were there in August, the ducks were there too which does affect the small beach area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A Hidden Gem

In preparation for a family reunion of 30+ people, two of us served as a scouting party and stayed at this beautiful property for two nights. It was like walking into someone’s home that had everything you’d need, was so clean and most comfortable. It’s setting is quiet and serene and close to all the delights the area has to offer. As it turned out, we wound up having our reunion at Brookside Cottages, a newly acquired property for Tammy and Kurt and it was the perfect spot for our group. While the properties are very different, both are in beautiful settings, thoughtfully furnished, clean, comfortable and welcoming. And they both share the same magic ingredient – Tammy and Kurt!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Guestbook Comment

Our family has been enjoying family vacations for many years and we have stayed at many places in Michigan. This has been one of the most beautiful and user friendly places we have visited. The owners were so accomadating and helpful. One of the favorite activities of the grandchildren was the water trampoline and rowing across the lake to the well equiped party store. The lake and little beach was perfect for the little ones to enjoy and feel safe. Walks and runs around the lake was a daily activity for the adults as we were walking off all the great meals we cooked on the weber grill. I only hesitated to write this because we want to make sure we get our week next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Vacation

We had a wonderful time at Highlake Hide-away. The home was exactly as described. The property is large with plenty of room for running and exploring. My daughter loved chasing the chipmunks. High Lake is not a large lake, but we only saw on boat the whole week that was moving fast enough to make a wake. You are allowed to ski/tube/wakeboard, we just did not see anyone doing it. Great fire pit by the lake and a wonderful deck for sitting out and enjoying an outdoor meal. I highly recommend this home to anyone traveling with a large group. It would be perfect for two large families or several small families looking to vacation together.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Vacation Property - Even Better Than Expected!

What a remarkable property! Beautiful, tastefully appointed, super clean, with wonderful amenities! We didn't want for a single thing except more time to enjoy this wonderful vacation property. Whether watching the sunrise from the master suite, the back deck, or fishing right off the dock, the day starts beautifully and serenely. So many options for enjoying the lake plus all of the "Pure Michigan" attractions within just minutes guarantee your only dilemma will be what to choose. The home is so comfortable with fireplaces and multiple spaces for activities (and different age groups) you almost wish for a rainy day to stay inside and enjoy. Owners Kurt and Tammy have thought of everything and created a hideaway that will become part of our family vacation plans from here on. Thank you so much!

6/10 Okay

Jason S.

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

You get what you pay for

We rented this home as a two family early summer get away feeling the space and amenities would be great for 4 adults and 6 children. For the most part that statement was true, but the house is in need of upkeep. There were multiple light bulbs out, a loose stair on the steps going upstairs, multiple cracked lower quality Adirondack chairs, a leaky old dishwasher, an underwhelming number of forks and usable spatulas, a deck in need of painting, a grill missing a drip tray along with an unusual sign in each bathroom about fishing out whatever goes down the toilets. We reached out to the property manager (in all fairness toward the end of the stay as none of these things were emergent we did not call the emergency number) and did not hear back till after we left. Many of these maintenance issues should’ve been noticed and addressed by a regular walk through or via the cleaning crew and hopefully/seemingly were addressed after the fact. At the end of the day we had a nice time at high lake hideaway, but this is not a perfect or above average rental. My wife’s comment is where I’ll end “you get what you pay for.” Next time we will look to spend a little more…
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Great Family Time

Plenty of room for 10 people. Being on or near the water every day was wonderful. All the water toys were enjoyed by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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