Private Beach & Dock: Little Traverse Lake Cottage

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A deck with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a view of a lake.
A wooden dock extending into a calm lake with a clear sky.
A cozy living room with a large window, a sofa, ottomans, a flat-screen TV, and a clock on the wall.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, and a view of the sea.
A wooden interior with a dining table set for four, kitchen cabinets, a refrigerator, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Little Traverse Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Maple City, MI
  • Place, Little Traverse Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Manitou Passage Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Maple City

Located in Maple City, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Jacob's Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Maple City, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Traverse Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Manitou Passage Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Crystal River - 9 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Glen Lake - 11 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar River Coffee Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pegtown Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Market 22 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cedar Sol Taco Stand - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach & Dock: Little Traverse Lake Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Beach & Dock: Little Traverse Lake Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Beach & Dock: Little Traverse Lake Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach & Dock: Little Traverse Lake Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach & Dock: Little Traverse Lake Cottage located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is steps from Little Traverse Lake and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Manitou Passage Golf Club and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

We had the most relaxing week! The accommodations were perfect for us and our pups!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week at this sweet little house right on Little Traverse Lake. The place was well outfitted, and we enjoyed using the boats and the fire pit. The host was responsive and easy to communicate with. The lake was lovely and quiet. M22 is outside the fence in front and there was some street noise from there on occasion, but overall it was very peaceful. The location near Glen Arbor and Leland was perfect for us. We found some good places to eat in walking distance, and it was easy to get anywhere we wanted to go. What a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Small cottage on quiet clean lake

Owners were very responsive to any need that arose. However, they were aware that loveseat in tiny living room (there was only one other chair, a lazy boy that you couldn't raise the foot on) needed to be replaced and it hadn't been done. Enjoyed the deck and the lake. Good for easy kayaking. Road right behind the cottage was busy on weekends but less so on weekdays. Very accessible to hiking, biking, and Lake Michigan beaches
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Great cabin with great location. Had a lot fun spending the week with husband and daughter. It was nice that we could take our lab too. Beach was great! Loved the patio and chairs on the deck. Spent a lot of time there playing games and having much needed family time. Only negative is it would be great if the shower was a little bigger.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Bring your own towels and linens

We have stayed at many VRBO properties, over the years, and this was the first one that did not provide—or at least offer to provide—basic towels and bed linens. So, guests must bring bath and dish towels, as well as linens for the two queen-sized beds. We were disappointed that this was not addressed explicitly in the Amenities section.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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