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Cozy lakefront cabin, TONS of amenities; dog friendly; 15 mins to downtown TC

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A lakeside outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a 'lake life' tote bag.
A forested area with a lake, a dock, and a boat.
A small kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a window with blinds, a microwave, a coffee maker, and two stools.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a bed with a patterned blanket, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a black refrigerator, white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a small sink.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy lakefront cabin, TONS of amenities; dog friendly; 15 mins to downtown TC

Just 15 mins from downtown Traverse City, this comfortable cabin offers a cozy retreat for guests seeking comfort and charm. Rental has 2 buildings. The first building is a studio living area with a plush queen bed and futon for watching TV or use as a 2nd bed. The 2nd building houses the kitchette and bath. The 2 buildings are connected by deck with 5 steps. Kitchenette has frig, microwave, toaster, Kuerig (coffee/tea included), and electric heat. There is a propane grill with side burner and griddle on the deck for cooking (no stove/oven). Rental includes direct beach access with your own firepit (wood included), 2 kayaks, paddleboard, pedal boat and beach towels. Access ORV trails right from property. Plenty of space to easily park a vehicle with a trailer in the circular driveway. Cabin has electric fireplace and AC. Dog friendly! Guests will appreciate the thoughtful touches that make this cabin feel like a home away from home.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We do not provide children's lifejackets.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoor vaping and smoking

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Please make sure you have all of your belongings. It's so much easier than trying to get items back to you. : )
Leave key on key hook in kitchenette.
Turn off heaters, TV, air conditioner.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5296182vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cabin is next to a golf course and on a lake. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 19 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 20 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Front Street - 24 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 31 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bob Evans - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Don's Drive-In - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hopscotch Brick Oven & Taproom - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy lakefront cabin, TONS of amenities; dog friendly; 15 mins to downtown TC pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cozy lakefront cabin, TONS of amenities; dog friendly; 15 mins to downtown TC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy lakefront cabin, TONS of amenities; dog friendly; 15 mins to downtown TC?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy lakefront cabin, TONS of amenities; dog friendly; 15 mins to downtown TC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy lakefront cabin, TONS of amenities; dog friendly; 15 mins to downtown TC located?

Situated in Traverse City, this golf cabin is steps from Forest Lakes and within 3 mi (5 km) of Rennie Lake and Twin Lake. Twin Lakes is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed this stay! The cabin was clean and very quiet and the hosts were super friendly. We will definitely stay here again if ever back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2026
Thanks for the kind review. We would love to host you again. You are great guests
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute like place on a small body of water. We enjoyed taking the pedal boat out around the small island. Just far enough out of the city it’s a short drive into TC. although the property is close to the owners home they are extremely nice individuals and would recommend anyone who wants a peaceful experience but not too far away from the city of TC to stay here. Cozy and comfortable accommodations!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot in a quiet and private neighborhood. Appreciated the extra pillows and spotless condition of all guest areas. Bed was extremely comfortable and the rain on the roof combined with the loon calls made my whole night! Char is extremely kind and the cabin has everything needed to have a wonderful stay. Very grateful for the opportunity!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay. I love the loon calls too. Thanks for staying with us and for the kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charlene was very accommodating. She was very open to helping us with a unique pet situation due to a move. We were able to get into our house early so didn’t get the chance to stay at the property. I will definitely stay in the future due to how understanding, kind & accommodating the host was!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2026
Thanks so much for the kind review. Welcome to the area.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The listing was accurate. We loved having access to the kayaks and paddle board. Being able to bring our dog was such an awesome thing! The cabin is VERY close to the main house. That is not clearly shown in the listing and we would’ve preferred a more separate space. The yard and waterfront area is very much a shared space, which we did not anticipate. Charlene was very nice and pleasant, we just would have liked more privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2026
Thank you for the review and constructive feedback. I'm sorry the property did not meet your expectations. I will fine tune the listing documentation to better convey that the cabin is 30 ft away from our home and is separated by shared lawn and the 100' beach area with the kayaks and fire pit has a dock with our pontoon boat tied up. I'm very grateful for the feedback. While it is always great to get top ratings and kudos, it is equally important to hear guest concerns. We enjoyed hosting you. All the best, Char and Dave
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an incredibly lovely place to stay! Everything was incredibly thoughtful, including a binder that explained exactly where to find whatever you might be looking for. We loved being on the small lake and did make use of one of the kayaks. We loved that our dog was welcome. The full refrigerator was very helpful! It is useful to read the part of the description that noted there were two small buildings connected with stairs. You will need to go outside briefly to go to the restroom or use the kitchen. The bed was extremely comfortable as was the futon. We loved sitting on the front porch, looking at the lake. We would definitely make a point of trying to stay there for a couple of days if/when we are in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2026
Thanks for the great review. So glad you enjoyed yourselves. You are awesome and we would love to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here and were sad when we needed to go! Char and Dave were excellent hosts and we felt like we were staying with our favorite aunt and uncle! They treated us like family. The house set up was great, we loved the lake access, meeting Susie Q (cutest dog ever), loved the pontoon ride, and it felt like a true vacation. We recommend doing the peddle boat as we had a blast going out onto the lake. It was a bit challenging at first but we figured it out. We also enjoyed a firepit and Dave to the rescue to get it started when we weren’t so successful. Overall, this was probably the best Vrbo I have stayed in and never wanted to leave. As Char said upon our arrival “it’s your vacation, enjoy it!” And we sure did!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2026
Thanks so much for staying with us and the great review. We loved hosting you both and hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026

About the host

Hosted by Charlene Eggli

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I enjoy hosting and meeting new people. We love dogs and are lucky to have 2 dogs ourselves. If you have a dog that loves water, the cabin is perfect.

Why they chose this property

Quiet, serene, beautiful. Abundant wildlife. Sandy beach and swim area. Great fishing. Lots of walking and ORV trails. All this and close to Traverse City.

What makes this property unique

Our rental is on an acre and has woods all around. It is secluded and peaceful and is 15 min drive to Traverse City fun. We are east of Traverse City so getting to Elk Rapids, Charlevoix, and Bellaire is easy. If you have an ORV, access to trail network is right outside of neighborhood, no need to tow vehicles from cabin. Our circular driveway makes for easy parking with trailer. For bicycle fans, we are less than 10 minutes from the Vasa trail.

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