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Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC.

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A wooden cabin with a deck overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees.
A lakeside park with a wooden fence, benches, and trees.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa, a table, and a rug.
A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and stairs leading to a porch.
A wooden cabin interior with a glass door leading to a living area featuring a sofa, a table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fife Lake, MI
  • Place, Downs Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 2

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC.

This is an opportunity for a beautiful northern Michigan experience in a newly renovated cabin on a privately owned lake with 300 acres to enjoy. Whether you're up for a hike, swim, fishing, reading on a quiet deck or maybe just enjoying time by the fire. The cabin is nicely located for day trips to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes etc.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3128389vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Fife Lake

Located in Fife Lake, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Mt. Holiday Ski Area and Centre Ice Arena are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Boardman Preserve and South Branch Nature Preserve. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Map
Fife Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Downs Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 34 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 35 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Front Street - 39 min drive - 43.7 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 43 min drive - 54.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankee Boy - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Upper Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Loon's Nest - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lone Pine Family Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC. located?

Located in the heart of Fife Lake, this cabin is steps from Downs Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Fife Lake Area Historical Museum and Holbrook Lake. Fife Lake and Lakeside Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in, location, amenities, communication, cleanliness, everything about this stay was amazing. We had such a peaceful and beautiful vacation. 10/10 would rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host! Awesome property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great property, and great host. Kids loved swimming and fishing on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the reviews saying the pics do the cabin no justice are absolutely correct! Incredibly clean and cozy! I loved all the little vintage details and stained glass windows. This cabin could be the entire vacation! My partner and I stayed Sunday-Sunday with our 4 youngest kiddos ages 14, 12, 9 & 9 and it was the perfect place for us! We plan to make this our “go to” place in Michigan! Plenty of fishing and water fun! My kids really loved the pedal boat and having an extra paddleboard (we brought ours too so they didn’t have to share as much lol) Enough space/privacy that we were able to find some quiet romantic moments as well
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin on the lake. You could tell it's an older place with charm but all updated appliances. Very secluded and peaceful. 4 to 5 people comfortable imo. Fishing was very good. Large mouth, big perch, sunfish was big as well and from dock was reeling in some kind of fish over and over. The lake is smaller but has everything you need. If I had to give 1 drawback would be the only way to the water is from the dock. It's has tall plants and marsh area that prevents u from walking to shore fish or access water. No beach area. That is being picky to me but may be big for others. I am so glad I was able to spend time their and by far one of the best cabins and property I rented. Definitely marked and would love to go back. Thank you for the memories
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, enchanting cabin

Had a wonderful stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cabin

We had a wonderful stay. Very peaceful property with a beautiful landscape. The fishing was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great

great secluded & relaxing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful, relaxing, easy

Wonderful stay. Friendly and helpful host, who went above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, secluded cabin on a private lake with all the amenities to accommodate a perfect getaway trip. Roughly an hour drive to Sleeping Bear/ Leland and even closer to Traverse.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely stay. Had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, pet friendly cabin secluded deep in the woods. Close to utv / snowmobile trails. Hosts were excellent to deal with and communication was top shelf! Highly recommend a stay here if you love nature and being outdoors!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded

We had a great time at this property! Secluded, cozy cabin with an awesome view and even better fishing! We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin

We had a great stay at this clean & peaceful cabin. Views were awesome as well as the cabins decor. Would love to stay again in the fall or winter!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

Amazing property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend getaway

Great, quiet atmosphere to decompress but still close to Traverse City. A lot of enticing outside space to explore on foot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was a hidden gem!

Overall great! We really loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic all around!

Beautiful cabin! Terrific location and exceptional guest services and communications. Highly highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Beautiful place. wonderful host !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

My family and I booked this location to escape the city for the weekend with our dogs and it was the perfect getaway. The hosts were lovely, the property was the perfect updated cabin, and the space was away from it all with a perfect night view and trails to wander.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Prefect place clean great owners
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Beautiful property. wonderful host
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and Relaxing Stay

We stayed for two days and had a wonderful time at the cabin. It was perfect for our family of 3. We really enjoyed touring the lake on the paddle boat. It was a relaxing and peaceful stop on our way to the UP. Carole was great. She was responsive and quickly answered all our questions. We definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay

We had a short stay while attending the fall classic soccer tournament in TC, this cabin’s pictures DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT do it justice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake getaway!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed the cabin. It was remote, peaceful, and very clean. All of the amenities were a bonus and exactly as described. The lake is fun and enjoyable! Carole was lovely during our stay and made sure everything was perfect for our family! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carole Loftis

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My name is Carole Loftis. I have been coming up to this area for a number of years, and just realized, not too long ago, I am a ways past middle age even though I don't feel like it.
I have always been self employed, bed and breakfast, restaurants and, as of late, vacation rentals, which I so far enjoy the most!

Why they chose this property

Nature abounds.

What makes this property unique

Private, only three properties on the lake which is beautiful and spring fed, great for swimming and ice skating. The cabin has 300 acres to explore, also plenty of space around the cabin for play, sitting around a campfire or reading a book on the deck.

Languages:

English

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