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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rennie Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy Pure Michigan!

Enjoy time away with friends and family in our cottage. This cottage sleeps eight in three bedrooms, sleeper sofa and futon. The two level cottage has three bedrooms, a living and dining room with a fully stocked kitchen (includes dishwasher) two bathrooms, full walkout basement with laundry facilities and an attached garage. Also, a large deck that over looks the water. There is a fire pit down by the beach to enjoy evening sunsets. A row boat, paddle boat and canoe are included to explore Rennie Lake. Life preservers are required by law and are available.

Located 10 miles from Traverse City. The National Cherry Festival, Film Festival, wineries, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, tours of the State Hospital, TART & VASA bike trails, hiking, art fairs, museums, Iron man, snowmobiling, skiing, fall color tours and numerous local shopping are just some the attractions to enjoy.

Yearly and monthly rental available with adjusted rates. Sorry, no wi fi but many people use their hotspots and cell phones without any problems.
Visiting nurses welcome. Please inquire.
License #: STR008942

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

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

Pets must be on a leash or tied up at all times.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

1. Quiet time on the lake is 7:30 and at the fire pit 11:00pm. 2. Absolutely NO fireworks including firecrackers. 3. Pets must be tied up or on a le

Important information

You need to know

Property # 888519vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is 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. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rennie Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 18 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Front Street - 23 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Torch Lake - 39 min drive - 46.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Babcia’s Corner - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪T-Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪That'sa Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Grand Traverse Distillery - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy Pure Michigan! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Enjoy Pure Michigan!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy Pure Michigan!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy Pure Michigan!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy Pure Michigan! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps away from Forest Lakes and Rennie Lake. Spider Lake is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

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 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean, and fully furnished.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

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

Summer Stay

Enjoyed our stay on Rennie Lake! Loved the lake and fire pit! Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a great experience. Starting from the communication with the owner, to the quiet location, and the big yard with plenty of mature trees and shade. We even had an incredibly helpful and friendly neighbor who helped us dock our boat rental. We would defiitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna F.

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

Trip to Traverse City Horse Show

We travelled from Canada to attend a horse show in Traverse City. The listing was exactly as described and the cottage had everything we needed to enjoy our week long stay. The kids had fun on the canoe and paddle boats and loved going to the sand bar on the west side of the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant W.

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

4th of July

Our family enjoyed our stay at this property. We had plenty of room for five adults and four small kids. The lake is very nice and the small beach on property is great for the kids. We had some really nice fires in the evening and the sunsets are beautiful. Easy 20 minute drive to Traverse City!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Great hosts

We had an amazing time at this property with my teens and puppies. Couldn't ask for a better location! Absolutely breathtaking!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pat h.

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

Happy Days

It was wonderful. Great spot on a beautiful lake. Quiet, fun and a great family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin D.

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

Friends Reunion - Traverse City

Had an amazing time at the cabin and enjoyed the lake. Being 30min from downtown traverse made it easy to visit town and to enjoy what it had to offer. Would definitely stay here again if we head up to traverse again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Rennie Lake location

Rennie Lake is small and quiet. It’s a beautiful spot and we enjoyed the close proximity to Traverse City. The house matched some previous descriptions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirt L.

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

Friends

This was a great location to see old friends and laugh together.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia S.

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

Family

Wonderful family vacation spot, for me, my adult children, grandson, and my mother. Beautiful lake with things to keep us busy on the lake. Centrally located for day trips, not to far incase my mom or grandson needed to come back. Thank You
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina V.

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

Friends weekend

Home has plenty of rooms and setup great for socializing as family. Nice clean beds,showers. Did need to rewash many dishes and vacuum when we arrived. Water a bit tricky to use and not great pressure. Area nice and quiet. Kids had fun at lake and traverse city soo close.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

We enjoyed our stay on Lake Rennie thoroughly! There was plenty of room in the home for our family as well as some of our extended family. The house was well stocked with everything we could have needed (camp chairs, cookware, boats). We barely saw any of the kids until dark because they were constantly out swimming off the paddle boat! It was a beautiful, safe area, and we have already been talking about doing this again next year! Thank you so much for a great trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Fun Quiet Stay

We enjoyed our stay on Rennie Lake at this “Enjoy Pure Michigan,” rental. Our group of seven included relatives visiting from England. The house was clean and as described. We had no issues with communication and were even recommended a few places to pick blueberries and cherries from the owner. The lake was very nice and there were enough kayaks for all of us to paddle around the lake together, which made our stay even more fun. We also enjoyed using the firepit and looking at the many stars over the lake at night. Had no issues whatsoever. Also, the proximity to Traverse City was a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

kelly b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

lake house

dirty, dirty, dirty! bare tack strip between dining & kitchen floor. moldy coffee filter in the coffee maker, from previous renters. spittle on the bathroom faucet from previous renters brushing their teeth. mold & burnt crust on the grill from previous renters. dishes in the cupboard were dirty. cheap, thin, bath towels. dusty throughout. there had been no effort into preparing the house or yard for the coming guests. windows filthy, with cobwebs on the outside. deck had not been swept, in anticipation of guests arrival. it's obviously an older home, with no updates or even effort into making it "welcoming."
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2024
I was disappointed in hearing such a poor review when we had been communicating all the way up to the day of the visit and answering all questions promptly. The only other communication we had was when they asked when they would get their depoit back so you can imagine how surprised we were when they did not let us know of their problems with our house. Early summer in northern Michigan pollen falls like snow so you can sweep it once and in an hour it is back and that is was happened. We did our guests a favor and allowed them to come early which did not give me time to sweep the deck again. And unfortunately it rained their whole weekend so it kept happening. We have a keurig/ coffee pot combination and 3 extra coffee pots in the closet for guests use. The towels are name brand and many extra ones are in the hall closet if more are needed or texture is not right for you. The outside of the house is swept weekly because being in the woods outside critters live there too. The house is an older house and updates are always being done and the pictures show what is inside so if it doesn’t feel welcoming it probably isn’t a proper fit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Great Experience

Nice home with great views of the lake. Easily accommodated our adult group of seven. Wish we were there longer to have used the lake and fire pit. Accurately described.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Fantastic place for a young family. Water was perfect. Beach was great.

Awesome vacation privacy for all. Each had a room full bathrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanette K.

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

Traverse City MI Wedding Trip

We traveled from Kansas to Traverse City for a family wedding. We enjoyed our stay at the house. Our two 5 year old grandsons were with us. We had a great time being on the lake and using the canoe to fish !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gracia W.

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

Beautiful location

Beautiful location on a quiet lake. Property was as advertised with plenty for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget O.

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

Family wedding

This house was great for our larger family. We were in town for a wedding in Traverse City. Pam was wonderful to work with and very responsive to messages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Quiet getaway

The house was perfect for our family. Nothing fancy, but clean. Rennie Lake is quiet and beautiful. Fishing was good. We went into Traverse City a couple of mornings to go to the "big lake". One thing we did not like was the dining room table. It was not very stable. Minor detail. Everything else was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet get away

Cabin is right on the water on Rennie Lake. Paddle boat and canoe available to use. Near lots of hiking. We really enjoyed the fire pit. Only issue was that the beds were not all that comfortable and only full size. But we thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Relaxing Location

The house was clean. The bathrooms seemed newly remolded. Everything needed was provided. We spent a lot of time down by the lake and the fire pit and beach were very nice. The dock was still broken but the host said it will be repaired soon (did catch one 2.5 lb bass. I think the fishing would have been better at the end of the dock). The walk to the beach from the house is very wooded with many tree roots. There were many falling acorns from the oak trees. I think the squirrels were trying to pelt us occasionally, lol. Overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael S.

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

Nice Quiet Lake House - Great Location

This lake house has plenty of room - We rented this house over Labor Day and we went with 6 adults, 3 kids, and a dog and had plenty of room inside the house. There were plenty of beds to sleep in between the two rooms upstairs (Queen & Full Size Beds) and 1 bedroom downstairs on the basement level with two twin beds, along with bunk beds, couch, and futon in another part of the basement. The beds could have been a little more comfortable, however that is to be expected. There is also a bathroom upstairs and downstairs. This house is STOCKED with just about everything that you would need. The kitchen is stocked with some basic seasonings, pots, pans, silverware & utensils, etc. and there is also a coffee pot and dishwasher. You do have to replace your paper products that you use - paper towels, toilet paper, etc. The living room has a tv and DVD player, along with cards and a couple games. We brought along a hot spot and had service most of the time we were there (shotty service when it rained.) The house also has a washer and dryer. It is also stocked with plenty of towels for you and your 4 legged friends. The Lakeview is amazing from the top deck, which is where we spent most of our time. The yard and trees leading down to the quiet lake is beautiful. The beach on the lake is shallow and perfect for younger kids to play or to just dip your feet in. There is a dock there, but unfortunately it broke right when we got there when one of our kids was standing on it looking over into the water. The house also comes with a paddle boat, canoe, and little John boat, which was perfect for taking the kids out to fish. You do have to have a fishing license to fish in this lake. The house also has a fire pit out by the beach, but we did have to buy our own firewood, even though the listing says they have wood there. There is also a garage there with a ping pong table, life vests, and paddles for the boat. There is a gas station about 15 minutes from the property, but it is a little pricer than going into Traverse City. We also enjoyed eating at Peegeos - a restaurant about 10 minutes from the house - They have great food! This location is nice because it is about 20-30 minutes from Traverse City and an hour away from Sleeping Bear Dunes. It is also only about 40-50 minutes away from Torch Lake and some of the other lakes a little further north. I would recommend this house if you are looking for a quiet, relaxed vacation with kids and dogs!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Nice family vacation

This was our first time to the area as a family. We had a great time, the property was as described. There were a total of 4 different families with 3 little ones. It did get slightly crowded in the living room kitchen area, but we spent most of our time outside either exploring local sights or down by the lake. Loved the paddle boat and canoe. Also wood was provided for a campfire so that was nice. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

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Hosted by Pam Palmer

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