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Traverse City Retreat | Hot Tub | 8 miles to downtown

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A hot tub with a fire pit and four Adirondack chairs in a backyard setting.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted above the fireplace.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, dining area, kitchen, and staircase.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa set, and a television.
A living room with a round coffee table, two sofas, a painting on the wall, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Massages in spa
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, beach near Taylor Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5/den

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Traverse City Retreat | Hot Tub | 8 miles to downtown

The Nest at Long Lake – Your Perfect Traverse City Retreat

Discover The Nest at Long Lake, where modern comfort meets rustic charm. This beautifully updated coastal home offers breathtaking countryside views and a serene escape, just minutes from Traverse City’s top attractions. Designed with your comfort in mind, The Nest features 5 spacious bedrooms, a fully stocked kitchen, and inviting living areas, making it the ideal getaway for families, friends, and adventure seekers alike.

✨ Key Features ✨
-- 5 Luxurious Bedrooms – Including two king suites, a queen bedroom, a bunkroom, and a private den with a sleeper sofa
-- 2.5 Bathrooms – Thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience
-- Outdoor Living – Spacious patio with alfresco dining and fire pit for cozy evenings. New hot tub for relaxing under the stars.
-- Water Access – 1 mile to Long Lake boat launches & beaches
-- Easy Access to Downtown – Just 7 minutes to Traverse City’s best dining, shopping, and attractions
-- Local Gems Nearby – Moomers Ice Cream, DoJo Sushi, Fresh Coast Market, and Long Lake Grocery within 5 minutes

🏡 Spacious & Stylish Sleeping Arrangements
🛏 Primary Suite – King bed, ensuite bath, 65" Smart TV, & spacious walk-in closet – ideal for brides-to-be!
🛏 Second King Bedroom – Large closet for added convenience
🛏 Queen Bedroom – Desk space for remote work & plenty of storage
🛏 Bunkroom – Perfect for little adventurers
🛏 Private Den/5th Bedroom – Queen sleeper sofa, dedicated workspace, and window bench
🛏 Additional Sleeping Space – Queen sleeper sofa in the living room

🍽 Fully Equipped Kitchen & Dining
-- Stainless steel appliances + all essentials for a gourmet experience
-- Hybrid Keurig (brew a full pot or a single cup!)
-- Spices, oils, blender, toaster oven & more
-- Dining table for 8 + additional seating at the peninsula counter
-- Kid-friendly amenities – High chair, playpen, children's dishware, books and toys

🛋 Relax & Unwind
-- Spacious living room with serene views, amazing sunsets, gas fireplace, & a 60” Smart TV
-- Board games & a multi-functional coffee table – perfect for puzzles, cards, or movie nights
-- Fast WiFi & two Smart TVs with Sling live cable channels

🌿 2 Gorgeous Acres – Outdoor Oasis
-- Patio with outdoor dining & grill
-- Firepit for a s’mores extravaganza & stargazing
-- Expansive driveway for boat/RV parking

🐾 Pet-Friendly!
-- Traveling with your furry friend? Pets are welcome with a $100 pet fee – let us know in advance, and we’ll have pet amenities ready!

❄ Summer Fun Just Minutes Away!
-- 10 min → Sara Hardy Farmers' Market 🌻
-- 12 min → Cherry Bend Trailhead 🚲
-- 12 min → Grand Traverse Commons 🚶🚶‍♂️
-- 34 min → Spa/Golf/Legacy Art Park at Crystal Mountain ⛳

💍 Dream Wedding Stay? We’ve Got You Covered!
Located near Traverse City’s best wedding venues:
-- Bay View Weddings at Gallagher Farms (5 min)
-- Jacob’s Farm (5 min)
-- Rove Estate Winery (5 min)
-- Brengman Brothers Winery (13 min)
-- Blue Bridge Event Center (15 min)
-- Plus several downtown venues including Kirkbride Hall and the Historic Botanic Barns

📍 Convenient Central Location
-- 2 min → Long Lake Grocery (amazing takeout pizza & wings!)
-- 2 min → Long Lake Pickleball
-- 3 min → Long Lake Beach & boat launch
-- 5 min → Moomers Ice Cream, Fresh Coast Market, & Dojo Sushi
-- 7 min → Downtown Traverse City
-- 14 min → Old Mission Peninsula
-- 25 min → Glen Arbor & The Homestead
-- 28 min → Sleeping Bear Dunes

🏡 Where You’ll Stay
-- Open-Concept Living Spaces
-- Fully-Equipped Modern Kitchen
-- 5 Spacious Bedrooms + Additional Sleeping Spaces
-- 2.5 Bathrooms
-- Hot tub, Fire Pit, BBQ Grill & Outdoor Dining Table
-- In-Home Washer & Dryer
-- Plentiful Parking (RVs & Boats Welcome!)

💫Guest Access - You will have private access to the entire home.
⏳ Quiet Hours: 10 PM – 7 AM (please be respectful of our neighbors)

📜 Short-Term Rental Permit: STR22-00094

💫 Need more space? Check out the Nest Collection of luxury vacation rentals in Traverse City & Beulah – ask us for special group rates!

✅ To finalize your booking:
📝 Sign the rental agreement sent after booking and upload your driver’s license on our secure property management site (for guest and property protection)
💳 $300 security deposit hold placed one day before arrival and released within 2 days after departure (a temporary hold — not a charge, similar to hotels)

Please reach out with any questions.

🍒 Book Today & Let Us Take Care of You in Traverse City! 🍒

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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests must sign a rental agreement within 2 days of booking. Minimum age to rent is 21.
No parties or events are allowed. Please no smoking indoors. Please keep pets off of furniture.
Please no confetti/glitter or burning candles. There is a $300 security deposit hold.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3210523vb
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Traverse City Retreat | Hot Tub | 8 miles to downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traverse City Retreat | Hot Tub | 8 miles to downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traverse City Retreat | Hot Tub | 8 miles to downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Traverse City Retreat | Hot Tub | 8 miles to downtown located?

This family-friendly Traverse City country house is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Gilbert Park and Whelock Lake. Bullhead Lake Natural Area and Cedar Run Creek Natural Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Traverse City Retreat | Hot Tub | 8 miles to downtown Reviews

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. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only thing that was missing was hot pads in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Blair P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience! Prompt response from owner regarding issues with plumbing… 15 mins from town, would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, spacious home for our party of seven. We appreciated the cozy fireplace on the chilly nights and the short drive to downtown Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stacey l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nayla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Great location! Lovely for kids and older adults. Beds are very comfortable. Super clean. Would definitely come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt N.

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

Great property! Would rent again!

Loved the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy home just outside the bustle of Traverse City. We loved the open kitchen & living space, the beautiful outdoor space, and comfy beds. Owner was very responsive to any questions or needs that arose!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Callum H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean house with late check out allowed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

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

Traverse City lovely house

We had a great vacation at the house. It was very clean, nice amenities, good location, plenty of room. The yard was excellent for meals outside and playing with the kids. The ping pong table in the garage was a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

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

Great Space for a Group

Well appointed and lovely home. Great for our group of soccer families on a trip to TC. Easy to fine, very attentive property management, and an enjoyable space to unwind after a long day of tournament play!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Nice property

Very clean and stocked with necessary items
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

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

Comfortable winter getaway

This was a perfect place to land for the night after a day of winter adventures! Communication from the host was prompt and helpful. We found the home to be exactly as we expected based on the listing and hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula T.

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

Wedding weekend

The home was wonderful and the location was perfect between the lake/dunes and Traverse City!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles J.

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

Great Lakes NP Tour

Very responsive to AC issue, Issues with bedroom LED sconce lights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

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

Convenient location, fine stay

The house is in a good location for adventures in Glen Arbor and Traverse City. It was great to have so many towels and everything was clean (agree with other reviewer that more hooks would be helpful in the bathroom). Communication was excellent; very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya M.

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

Best rental ever!

We were an extended family staying the weekend at this gorgeous rental! The home’s styling was stunning! Every detail was perfect; the hosts thought of everything! I had an easy check in/out, and when we had questions, the hosts were very responsive. We loved it, and hope to come back and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

BRIAN H.

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

Cherry Republic Job

Just what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

TC visit

Very nice. Felt at home right away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

Traverse City

Other than the ants and the upstairs being significantly warmer than the downstairs, it is a great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikole R.

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

Family getaway

Stay was comfortable and in a nice area, however the kitchen could be better stocked with things for those that cook and bake more. A small stool could be useful in the upstairs, hallway bathroom as well as towel hooks. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Adarsh G.

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

Spacious, Comfortable Stay with a Few Things to Be Aware Of

The house had tons of space—perfect for our large family. The kitchen was well-equipped with great storage, and the backyard and fireplace were fantastic touches. We especially appreciated the stack of firewood ready for us. The property is dog-friendly, which we loved, and the yard is big enough for pets and kids to play comfortably. Check-in was easy—they even let us in 20 minutes early. We liked the keyless entry, garage access, and a large driveway that fit two SUVs, a truck, and a small car without any issues. Inside, there were plenty of towels, and checkout was simple—just start the dishwasher and take out the trash. As first-time VRBO users, the lack of a long cleaning list was a huge plus.However, a few things to note: The water pressure is poor, especially in the master bath. The well pump seems too small for the house’s size (I have a well too). Also, we noticed signs of septic/plumbing venting issues, though it didn’t directly affect us. The “5th bedroom” is actually a converted study with a pull-out sofa bed—uncomfortable and lacking privacy due to glass-paneled doors. Upstairs ceiling fan randomly turn on at night, likely due to a dimmer switch issue, but tower fans were available and worked well. The basement is under renovation, not a problem, just a heads-up.Also, after booking, you’ll need to complete a second rental app with a license upload and credit card deposit of 500. No issues with the return, but it was an extra administrative step worth noting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra K.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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