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Cozy Family and Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake, 5-minute drive. Camp fire

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Cozy cabin directly accessible to snowmobile trails and lakes.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fife Lake, MI
  • Place, Parsons Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Downs Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Cozy Family and Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake, 5-minute drive. Camp fire

Newly remodeled cabin built in 1950, located minutes from Fife Lake. Enjoy boating, tubing, skiing. There are miles of snowmobile, ATV, motorcycle and cross-country ski trails. This cozy cabin complete with kitchen, bathroom, shower and wood burning fireplace sleeps 5 comfortably with an open layout. River activities (Boardman River) include fishing, tubing, canoeing. Also enjoy the wooded area and miles of hiking trails.

We also have other properties within a mile of The Cabin that could be utilized in combination with the Cabin to accommodate larger groups (VRBO Listing #387484 The Chalet, and VRBO # 1654154, The Lodge)!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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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

Fife Lake

Located in Fife Lake, this cabin is in the city centre and on a river. 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 snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Fife Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Parsons Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Downs Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 32 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Front Street - 37 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Torch Lake - 40 min drive - 53.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankee Boy - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Upper Bar and Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Loon's Nest - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KE Daycare - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Family and Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake, 5-minute drive. Camp fire pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Family and Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake, 5-minute drive. Camp fire?

As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Family and Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake, 5-minute drive. Camp fire on 22 May, 2026 start from S$317, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cozy Family and Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake, 5-minute drive. Camp fire?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Family and Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake, 5-minute drive. Camp fire?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Family and Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake, 5-minute drive. Camp fire?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cozy Family and Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake, 5-minute drive. Camp fire located?

Located in the heart of Fife Lake, this cabin is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Downs Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Fife Lake Area Historical Museum and Holbrook Lake. Parsons Lake and Lakeside Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Served our purpose to visit family and attend a 65th birthday party in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back! Fantastic time and great location. Trails near the home were easily accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sadie J.

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

Weekend getaway

It was a nice little cabin that was suitable for my family and our dog. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abe S.

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

beautiful property, great host

Friendly and helpful host, lovely home. We would happily return the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather N.

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

Cabin in the woods

Love the location and the uniquness of this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was absolutely stunning and had eye-catching vintage decor everywhere you looked. We had an awesome stay and got to enjoy a night of campfire pies, cards, and drinks around the fire pit. Beds were cozy and amenities plentiful. Thank you for making our trip amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulina V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was a peaceful, quiet place to stay near Fife Lake, near Traverse City. There were many beautiful walking trails right around the corner, and the cabin itself was warm, inviting, and loved the vibe and decor. I had the best night's sleep!!! The hosts were always available with any questions about the area and the cabin itself. I would love to come again and recommend for a peaceful, beautiful get-away in the woods!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Quaint little cabin

We were happy to be back and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel S.

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

Amazing!

Its a very secluded area but i was not disappointed at all, everything was so cozy and i loved the area. The host was amazing as well. They made sure our stay was okay during it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall S.

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

Great Cabin!

Very nice, quaint “hunters” cabin. Great location. We loved the old pictures and decor. Nothing fancy but very kitschy and quiet location. Great place to sit by the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher m.

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

Cozy cabin

Absolutely outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely loved the cabin. It was so peaceful. The location is outstanding. The cabin is equipped with everything you need. It was so cozy! 10/10 We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Lovely quiet log cabin get-away

My husband and I stayed here with our son. The log cabin is lovely - rustic and chic - and the lot is in a beautiful wooded area. Quiet, peaceful. We opened the windows and slept like stones.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

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

Charming Cabin in the Woods

This lovely cabin near Fife Lake is the perfect retreat for a rustic but comfortable stay. The owner was easy to contact and very pleasant. I was sorry when it was time to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Perfectly Vintage

LOVE this cabin in the woods. Perfect getaway to unplug and enjoy the scenery. The cabin is clean and has all the basics to enjoy a stay. Remote, yet close to everything. It is a perfect jumping off point for adventures around Northern Michigan. Great for couples or girls getaways. The cabin is very vintage which is exactly what we wanted. Great Stay and Wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

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

Respite from the heat and the city

Rustic, charming log cabin "up north". Has everything we needed. Comfortable bed, nice deck and the "bar" is a hoot. Close to services. Maybe not for everyone but we liked it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Cute cabin. Quiet. Peaceful.

I loved my stay at this very cute and comfortable cabin in a peaceful and quiet wooded area. I was traveling with my dog, Raya, a German Shepherd mix, and she took to the place almost immediately. It is close to several places of interest…I made trips to Charlevoix, Traverse City and Elk Rapids. I loved how dog friendly Elk Rapids was…they have a very nice beach park where my dog and I played for hours, it is a nice little town to walk with my dog, and I can highly recommend Foundry Craft Grillery, as it has great food & drink and the staff doted on Raya (they allow dogs on the patio). Raya and I enjoyed our stay at the cabin very much! Communication was excellent! It all the amenities, it is very clean, and a convenient location. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather N.

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

cabin in the woods

This old cabin was very cute, very well decorated, comfortable and in a country setting. I would have to say that if you stay at this cabin, bring extra lighting or a flashlight, although there are multiple lamps it was very dark in there, day and night actually, I had to pull out my phone flashlight multiple times to go through my clothes, to find things and to play a solid game of guess who lol! We loved that you really couldn't see any neighbors from the property and that we felt like we had privacy. About a 30 min trip to TC that was easy driving which was also convenient for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa C.

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

Retro and cozy

The cabin definitely has a back in time vibe.The stove and refrigerator were immaculate and the fire pit was excellent. The host checked in with us via text and was very pleasant. We enjoyed the vintage feel of this sweet cabin, but have a few important notes for improvement: The lighting inside the cabin was very difficult. We enjoyed the well equipped kitchen, but we could barely see what we were doing. I needed to use a flashlight while cooking. A few adjustments for better lighting would not compromise the charm. Although the cabin was clean overall, especially the kitchen, the bathroom rug was dirty. We understand this is a rustic cabin, but those little details would have improved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2025
Good Morning Melissa, thank you for your review. I think what you may have run into with the lighting is that the switches are all on reinstates to let people set their lighting from soft to bright and they may have been too low in the kitchen. It could be confusing and I apologize, I may need to add that to the help sheet. Apologies also for the rug, my cleaners don't miss much but we all very much appreciate input. Thanks again for the heads up!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

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

Kitchy Cabin in The Woods

Do you want to feel like you are in a log cabin that has a real retro vibe? Well, this is it! Ernest Hemingway or Jim Harrison could have been in a cabin nearby or we could have been renting theirs as that is how it feels to enter this fantastic environment. The hunting/fishing cabin of the past meets a fashionable resort feel from long ago (with today's amenities). So many Objects D'art to look at. Stained glass, gorgeous & sometimes hilarious lamps, fun funky furniture - you name it! Not to mention the cool and cozy little spots around the house and yard. Bistro in the front, campfire pit in the back. Kitchen and dining room and an addition that was fun and functional (the bar really is something truly unique). The description and pictures are spot on. The cabin is close to so much, but far enough away to feel you are "in the woods". There is a reason Carole is a premier host, she provided all the details we needed and checked in on us to make sure we were all set. I would definitely go there again, especially because the changes in the season probably lend itself to changes in what you want to do. Give "Glambin" (Like Glamping, but with a cabin) a try!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Cozy Charm

This was a very cool property with unique and cozy vibe. Fireplace was nice. Right off trail for UTV
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Great Vintage Cabin in the Woods

LOVED this place! I have stayed at properties owned by Carole previous and each time it is a joy! This cabin is a bit more rustic but the decor is classic and so cute! The location is a great jumping off point for day trips to Traverse City, Grayling, etc. My only suggestions... new shower head and wifi :) We managed great with what was there, but to make it even better those would be the two improvements that would be good :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

dianna e.

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

Hiking trip

Nice cozy unique cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole M.

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

Cozy Cabin Adventure Weekend

Carole the owner was so amazing checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The cabin was super clean and had everything we needed. It was so uniquely decorated and quaint. The only drawback would be for privacy as the only room with walls is the bathroom, but I think you can tell that from all the pictures she has posted which are exactly like it is!! Getting ready for a woman on the tiny bathroom mirror with dim lighting can be a challenge but we made it work. Outside of that if you’re looking for a walk down memory lane with all the old fashioned decor nestled in the woods you will LOVE this place!! It’s right by a trail head so if you like to off road in the trails it’s a perfect spot too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Cabin hideaway

Great cabin in the woods, perfect for the weekend getaway and close to several lakes for kayaking. Host was great, and very accommodating. Would stay again if in area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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