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Spacious, waterfront cottage in Traverse City. Fireplace. Dog friendly.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Dock available for loading and loading boats. No tying up to the dock.
Living area - Living area
Beautiful Long Lake.
Living room with fireplace. - Living room with fireplace.
Living and dining space. - Living and dining space.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, The Crown Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Spacious, waterfront cottage in Traverse City. Fireplace. Dog friendly.

Make a splash at this up north 1950s vintage cabin-style home on 100 feet of beautiful Long Lake. This vintage cottage has a great ‘step back in time’ feel, with many current updates to create an enjoyable stay. Splash Landing features 4-bedrooms and 2-bathrooms welcoming up to eight guests at a time.

Walk into the open living/dining room area, with lovely hardwood floors and large windows with a view of the lake. Plenty of room for eating, curling up by the wood-burning fireplace, or watching a good movie. To the right, there are two bedrooms on the main floor. The first bedroom has a queen bed and a twin bed, and the second has a queen bed. To the left of the living room, there is a large full kitchen with a dishwasher. The kitchen includes a breakfast area. A full bathroom with a shower/tub combo is to the left of the kitchen at the top of the steps leading to the basement.

The finished walk-out basement has plenty of room, a washer and dryer are under the stairs. There are two bedrooms on the basement level one with a queen bed; the second has a full bed. There is a sofa bed in the spacious lower-level family room. A full bath with a shower/tub combo is available on the lower level. This is a great location to enjoy some downtime, with lots of books to curl up with and board games too! And that is only the inside!

Outside beautiful Long Lake is waiting. There are a few steps down to the lake from the patio area. Swimming, boating, and fishing are just outside the door! A row boat for some fishing fun is included! The lake has a nice sandy bottom for the little ones. A charcoal grill and picnic table are available for an outdoor meal, and the firepit makes a perfect evening gathering place. A Dock and boat mooring is available and will accommodate up to a 17’ boat 3000lbs max. Do not tie up to the dock, it is for loading and unloading only. (Dock not guaranteed after Labor Day Weekend or before June 15) there is a camera facing the dock for security purposes.

This home is in a great location, an easy drive to Traverse City and all it has to offer or head to Interlochen or Honor. This home is 30 miles from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. Try South Long Lake Forest Natural Area for a family hike, it is less than five minutes away. Boone's Long Lake Inn is 1.5 miles down the road, or Taqueria TC Latino has great Mexican food, just 4 miles away!

Sorry no AC, fans provided. Your well-mannered dog is welcome. No Smoking.

STR22-00065 Long Lake township ordinance.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 8.

Bedroom 1: queen bed, twin/single bed || Bedroom 2: king bed || Bedroom 3: queen bed || Bedroom 4: queen bed || Bed 5: sofa bed futon (located in the lower family room)

OUTDOORS: charcoal grill, dock, patio, boat mooring, fire pit, life jackets (adults)

INDOORS: WIFI, cable TV, flat panel TV, board games, books, DVD player, no A/C, ceiling fans & fans, fireplace

KITCHEN: dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, stove, dining table, cookware, coffee maker, oven, toaster, utensils

GENERAL: washer & dryer, linens & towels, iron & board, smoke alarm, desk & desk chair

PARKING: Space for 4 vehicles

-- POLICIES --

- Dog allowed with fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Grand Traverse Mall and Village at Grand Traverse Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • The Crown Golf Club - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Bass Lake - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 10 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious, waterfront cottage in Traverse City. Fireplace. Dog friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Spacious, waterfront cottage in Traverse City. Fireplace. Dog friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Spacious, waterfront cottage in Traverse City. Fireplace. Dog friendly. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Bass Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Crown Golf Club and Grand Traverse Mall. Lake Michigan and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 140 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

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

Exactly as described and great stay

This is an oversized 50s cabin right on the water that we stayed at in the dead of winter. It is very charming and includes most of the original features. Everything works, beds are comfy, and we had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property for our family! The kitchen, however, was ill-supplied i.e. lots of mis-matched and/or lidless old pots and pans, all poorly organized - we had to search to find two decent fry pans, only one of which had a lid, and there are lots of spacious cabinets, largely empty, to search through. The kitchen table overlooking the lake was wonderful - we played a lot of cribbage there - and the little desk nook was perfect for our laptop. What a beautiful lake, and if the weather had cooperated we would have spent most of our time outdoors - unfortunately it was very cold and rainy. So nice to have a fireplace and lots of wood to take the chill off - a much-appreciated warm and cozy up-north vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard R.

Splash landing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Ok but things didn’t work like tv in main room coffee put had a sign on it that it was broken luckily I was able to get ahold of management they sent over a new one , but I was surprised the cleaning lady didn’t report or replace it the floors were sticky and two of the fans were shot otherwise was pleasant.

8/10 Good

Carol Y.

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

Fun lakefront vacation get-away!

Quiet lakefront cottage on Long Lake within short driving distance to Traverse City. Plenty of room to spread out, enjoy a bonfire and dine in or explore the local attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Long Lake Peninsula Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful property and very cool cabin / home. I recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Another happy vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our 4th year staying at splash landing and we'll be back next year!

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

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

Spacious and comfortable winter stay

Loved the open floor plan, great views, lots of bedroom options. Well-stocked kitchen. Cozy, comfortable, cabin feeling.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

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

Fun family time

Fun family time. A great house for gameplaying and opening presents.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kellie B.

Made a Grammy happy!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My brother and I wanted to rent a home for our mother who doesn't travel much. This was a last minute booking so I was worried we wouldn't like the house. It was a really good deal. We pulled up after my mom and brother had gotten there and my mom walked out with a thumbs up. She immediately said I love this place! It's an older home, but a feel of a cottage. My husband and two kids (age 6 and 8) all had a great time. We had a fire and the kids loved picking a room. My mom said she would love to rent this house again. Thank you!
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8/10 Good

Brandie M.

New year getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very enjoyable the house was clean with great views of the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan J.

Great week.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great weather really topped off a great week on Long Lake in Traverse City.
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Perfect place for our family Christmas celebration

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time! The view of the lake was beautiful! The beds were comfortable and the shower water pressure was incredible! We hope to stay at this rental again for another Christmas celebration.
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen M.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location and house was perfect for our family. The water depth was just right for the children. There was plenty of room and the house was well furnished and spotless. We hope to return in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Carol B., Galesburg, MI

Splash Landing in winter

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin is was comfortable and clean. It is a rustic family style traditional lake home. The location is excellent for many activities, or good to just hang out at the cabin. Will plan to come back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tim K.

Weekend with Friends

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location and outside is very nice with a good sized patio, fire pit and access to long lake. The main floor was nice. The downstairs had good space but the bathroom was not very nice. I would rent this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Russ E.

Guys Retreat Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good place for our large group. Close to TC and a great restaurant, Boone's Inn. Place was mostly clean, more thourough cleaning was needed in the kitchen. Nice cabin on the lake, that has obviously had numerous adds over the years to accommodate more people.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Happy Week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Aside from uncooperative weather, we had a great time and intend to rent this property again next year.However, we would recommend a new mattress or bedframe/boxspring for the front bedroom (closest to the road).
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8/10 Good

2 week vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin is very old; no air conditioning and the dock is in need of repair. Overall we had a nice time but would prefer a newer vacation rental.

8/10 Good

Saulius M., Huntington Woods

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

Lovely Long Lake property

Great neighborhood, wonderful lake. Location is very convenient to Traverse City and Interlochen. Due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, a massive storm blew through the area and destroyed the dock just before we arrived. So, we were not able to take full advantage of the property. The owner/management company did what they could to address our concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David C.

Fishing Trip To Long Lake

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great time on our fishing trip to Long Lake. Lake was awesome. Lots of bass. Loons on the lake, Eagles flying overhead. Great trip. Property was plenty of room for our boats and 8 guys. Great location not far from Moomers Ice Cream and Boones Long Lake Inn for steaks.
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph O.

Iceman Weekend on Long Lake

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The lake home, Splash Landing on Long Lake), fit our needs very well for the weekend of 4 couples riding Iceman. It was clean, comfortable, with all of the necessary amenities (including TV and Internet). The only thing that we had to do was a bit of grocery shopping nearby, as there was no need to shop ahead and drag it with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Kurt M.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Met some guys for our annual ice fishing trip. The house was a perfect fit for us with room for all. The place was just as described and we all had a great time staying there. Access to the lake was a little tricky but it's winter in Michigan. We shoveled a little snow and cleared a good path to the lake. If only the fish would have been biting....
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
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8/10 Good

Chris R.

Great family Time!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed the cottage it was perfect for “ our gang” !! It has a great swimming area ..shallow & sandy for the kids.. it seemed whenever anyone went out fishing they caught something!! Pretty lake.. loved hearing & seeing the loons & their babies..good location to stores .. the cottage is older could use some updating but it all worked out fine..
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10/10 Excellent

Marguerite D.

Long Lake Dreamin'

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been holding Camp Doster with our adult children and grandkids for 15 years. Splash Landing easily accommodates all of us, our boat, our assembled toys and games. It is on a lovely, quiet setting and with a park nearby, allows the kids do their own thing. It's proximity to Traverse, groceries and restaurants makes for a well-rounded vacation. We love the up north feel of the house and the homage to H. Clarence Frye gives a true sense of family tradition. Hope to make it part of ours, as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Pam S.

Management Company is awesome, this property not so much.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is in a great location but with the amount we paid for the week you would think they could afford to update it, and this house needs some serious updating. It is so old and musty. Good thing we were outside the majority of our stay.

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