Forest Haven -
A Spectacular Cottage Home on Antrim's Chain of Lakes
Nestled among towering pines and hardwoods, this beautifully built 5 bedroom cottage home is ideally located on quiet Lake Skegemog and provides boat access to Torch, Elk, and Clam Lakes and Lake Bellaire. The well-designed home features plenty of room for family and friends to enjoy time together or find a quiet space to relax and enjoy the solitude. Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the quaint charm of this fantastic property. There is no need to sacrifice the comforts of home with this well-appointed property.
Lake Skegemog is not quite as well known as her sister lakes, Torch and Elk, but there are many advantages. The water warms much earlier in the season making early season swims much more enjoyable. Relative to Torch and Elk, there is much less boat traffic on Skegemog so quiet moments are much easier to come by. The fishing on Skegemog is also much more accessible with shallower water and tremendous populations of bass, perch, pike and world class musky.
Skegemog Point Road is a breathtaking tree lined lane extending north directly from M-72 providing very quick access to Traverse City. Because the road terminates at the water, there is no through traffic providing a great atmosphere for morning walks.
We had a fabulous week! The home was outstanding and had everything you could possibly need to be home away from home!
Lori G.
2025 年 8 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
john s.
2025 年 7 月 30 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Beautiful Home, Ideal Location, Excellent Host
We had a fantastic stay! Cherie was a great communicator—friendly, responsive, and helpful throughout the booking and our stay. The home itself was beautiful, clean, and perfectly suited for a relaxing family getaway. With six of us, we had plenty of space to spread out and enjoy our time together. The location was ideal—right by the lake, quiet, and peaceful. It was the perfect spot to unwind, recharge, and make memories. Highly recommend!
john s.
2025 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Aaron B.
2023 年 7 月 19 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Wonderful Vacation Home on the Lake
We had such a wonderful time at this home! Beautiful setting and so very clean!!
Aaron B.
2023 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Cynthia D.
2023 年 7 月 24 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Wonderful property
Had a fantastic time with our family. Pictures do not do justice to the setting and accommodations. Would highly recommend staying here.
Cynthia D.
2023 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Rachel F.
2017 年 8 月 26 日
Wonderful vacation spot!
This was one of the best vacation rentals we have done! Spotlessly clean home with beautiful furnishings, decor and a spectacular view! Nice swimming spot. Location was perfect. Very convenient to Traverse City. We loved it here.
Rachel F.
10/10 (非常に良い)
Jordan V.
2023 年 7 月 29 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Family Vacation
We absolutely loved this property! We have been to northern MI several times and this was by far the best house that we have stayed at! We loved sitting at the dock or in the Adirondack chairs. We will definitely look to rent this house again when we come back!
Jordan V.
2023 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Beth L.
2020 年 7 月 11 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Perfect lake house!
This was the perfect spot for our 3 generation gathering: beautiful house, every detail thought of, every need anticipated. We rented a boat and thoroughly enjoyed exploring the lakes. We didn’t really leave the property, so appreciated all the seating areas in the house and around the property. Really just a lovely place to be.
Beth L.
2020 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
TOM B.
2022 年 8 月 30 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
ATRIUM HOUSE
THIS HOUSE WAS FAIRLY CLOSE TO THE MAIN HOUSE WHERE A NUMBER OF OUR GROUP WAS STAYING
TOM B.
2022 年 8 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Janis J.
2018 年 8 月 16 日
Perfect house, great place to stay.
Family of 14 has stayed at this house 2 summers, now, and we love everything about the house. Perfect location, super clean and great people to deal with. Can’t say enough about this house. We would not hesitate to rent year after year. Fishing hasn’t been perfect but the fact that we can bring kayaks, paddle boards and our fishing boats just makes this vacation home, the best.
Janis J.
2018 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
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10/10 (非常に良い)
Steve J.
2015 年 8 月 29 日
Great summer rental
We enjoyed everything about this home and its location. It appears to be built within the last few years, has a great kitchen, dining table for a crowd, expansive living room, and big screened porch. Ideal east-facing lakefront to see sunrise, we rented kayaks and tubes for the week. Traverse City is just 20-25 minutes away and a brand-new Meijer is soon to open about 10mins away.
Steve J.
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kelly M.
2023 年 8 月 20 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Beautiful vacation home
We were completely wowed. The home is gorgeous, comfortably furnished, and very well organized. It was immaculate when we arrived and stocked with everything you could possibly need. The lake frontage is exceptionally beautiful, with lots of trees, ferns, and seating areas. The photos are accurate but it looks even better in person. It’s in a quiet, friendly neighborhood that’s close to TC without being in the middle of it all.
Kelly M.
2023 年 8 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Chris W.
2019 年 7 月 29 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Fifth year in a row
Have stayed at this property five summers in a row. Family of 11 from a 6 year old to grandparents in their 70s. We all love it! Beautiful, peaceful setting. We rent a pontoon boat & really enjoy the proximity to both Elk & Torch Lakes. Definitely going back next summer - we all think of it as OUR Lake House.
Chris W.
2019 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Cynthia P.
2018 年 9 月 2 日
Beautiful Skegemog Home
Our second time renting this beautiful cottage and we had another spectacular week. Multi-generation family gathering, everything in this cottage is thoughtfully laid out for all and made our trip so much easier. The kitchen is so well stocked with equipment , everything clearly labeled, meal preparation was easy. This location on the lake is beautiful, with access easy for all ages. Wonderful combination of comfort , charm and rustic beauty. Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
Cynthia P.
2018 年 8 月に 7 泊滞在
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10/10 (非常に良い)
Cynthia P.
2016 年 8 月 4 日
Delightful week!
We spent a fun week , with multi-generations under one roof in this comfortable and well appointed home. We were able to have kayaks and paddleboards delivered from Traverse City for the week, this location on Skegemog is perfect for paddling! We water skied too! And included a day trip into Torch Lake via Torch River which was a lot of fun. Well equipped kitchen made meal prep easy, everything is clearly labeled in the home , children and adults were able to enjoy the waterfront, the entire experience was a pleasure!
Cynthia P.
10/10 (非常に良い)
John R.
2018 年 7 月 16 日
Perfect vacation location and house
We have booked lake houses in numerous locations for our extended family (6 adults and 5 kids) over the years, but this was the best. The house was perfect and included everything we could ask for from waffle and ice cream makers to a fully stocked kitchen and tons of children’s toys. The beach area and sand bottom made a perfect swim area and the extended shallows made it terrific for paddle boarding. Most mornings we woke to 5-6 deer in the yard and a family of mink wandered through. The fire pit by the lake was the perfect end to each day. We’ll be back for sure.
John R.
2018 年 6 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Anna K.
2021 年 8 月 30 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great week at the lake!
This was a great property for our family vacation! The house had plenty of space of our family (8 adults and 2 infants) with enough common area space that we could spread out. The kitchen is well-equipped for cooking meals. The kids had plenty of room to play inside and outside. The screened-in porch was perfect for evenings to avoid bugs. There is a great dock and it was easy to dock the boat at. The water stays shallow for a ways out and has a sandy bottom which was nice for swimming. Overall, I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a fun week in Northern Michigan!
Anna K.
2021 年 8 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Elizabeth B.
2021 年 8 月 9 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Fantastic Family Vacation
We have been coming to Northern Michigan for a week every summer for 25+ years and this property was one of the very best! The little sand beach was perfect for our small children, the swimming raft was great for the teenagers, and the many areas to sit outside and relax were perfect for the adults. The hosts have thought of every possible need in the house from the kitchen to the very comfortable beds, the sun room with toys for kids and a well stocked game cupboard. We loved how everything was labeled and instructions for various appliances were easily found. And the huge kitchen table allowed us to all eat together and play games together. This is a wonderful property for families to enjoy time together but also provides quiet spaces when needed.
Elizabeth B.
2021 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Rich L.
2021 年 8 月 11 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
BEST EXPERIENCE YET!!!
Over the years, our extended family (including granddaughters, now aged 5 & 12) have stayed in many VRBOs here & abroad. Forest Haven has proven to be the best experience ever!!! The location of this property on beautiful Lake Skegemog cannot be beat for relaxation & accessibility to other nearby lake recreation. This home was beautiful in every way & outfitted with EVERY possible need for our family! We were all blown away by the thought integrated into every detail! Mandy, the Property Manager, was incredibly helpful & kind; which was so appreciated! Our family adventure at this property was so wonderful in every possible way!!!
Rich L.
2021 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Greg T.
2017 年 8 月 17 日
Wonderful Lakehouse
Our family of 13 (from 71 to 4) spent two wonderful weeks and this lovely home. The accommodations are terrific and they have just about everything we needed to celebrate two significant birthdays in style.
There is not much lake traffic and the location is ideal - right across from the mouth of the Torch River. Great dock and sandy beach and swimming area with their own swim raft. We rented a pontoon from Elk River Marina for 10 days and really got to enjoy tubing, fishing and just riding around in the boat. Lots of great personal touches in the decorations in the house - love the fish memorabilia. I'd have to call it a perfect family place. Thank you very much for sharing it with our family for two glorious weeks.
Greg T.
2017 年 7 月に 14 泊滞在
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10/10 (非常に良い)
Jill K.
2014 年 8 月 20 日
Amazing stay!
The home was comfortable and tastefully decorated with all the amenities and comforts that one could want. The owners & property manager clearly have pride in this property. The property is fairly private; tucked into the woods at the water's edge. The section of Skegemog is sandy, not weedy, and peaceful. The dock was great for laying out on, swimming from, and tying our ski boat up to. Easily accessible to beautiful Torch and Elk Lakes by boat, but Skegemog is quieter & great for kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, and loon & bald eagle watching! ~25 minute drive to Traverse City & within easy driving distance to Sleeping Bear & Lake Michigan. We can't wait to return !
Jill K.
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Jon B.
2016 年 7 月 21 日
Family of 10
We completely moved in for our week at this wonderful rental home on Lake Skegemog. The 5 bedrooms provided comfort for everyone and the 3 full bathrooms were adequate for us, as well. Our youngest grandchild appreciated the sandy beach and the older kids (and adults) made full use of the long pier (which allowed for a pontoon, ski boat, and 2 jet skies). It was refreshing to begin the day watching the sun rise and spying woodpeckers and other birds in the surrounding trees. Beautiful deck arrangement and a campfire out by the lake just added to all the other benefits of this rental. Rental manager, Mandy, was extremely helpful before, during, and after our stay there.
Jon B.
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Andy H.
2015 年 8 月 24 日
Perfect family vacation home
Our family including my parents, my siblings and their kids spent the week in this wonderful home that was equipped with everything we might need for the week. It was such a cozy well decorated home better than the pictures could ever do it justice. We had access to Elk and Torch Lakes which we visited with our boat rental and then did water sports on Skegemog. Its only a short drive to Traverse City but far away enough to be out of the city. Boyne Mountain is also only an hour drive and our whole family went zip lining on an evening trip. Our property manager was wonderful as a big storm came through our week and knocked power out for about 36 hours and she came with supplies and checked in on us frequently. We would definitely consider this rental on our next family vacation.
Andy H.
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Tricia C.
2014 年 7 月 9 日
First time to Michigan
We had an absolutely wonderful time! This home is gorgeous. Home was perfect for our families. Nice sized bedrooms. Large bathrooms. Well equipped kitchen. We had everything we needed. The dock and swimming area was shallow with a sandy bottom which was perfect for my children. We highly recommend this home and area. The lake was nice and quiet for skiing and tubing. Not a lot of boat traffic. We were able to go over to Torch Lake which was beautiful but cold. We were happy we chose Lake Skegemog over a home on Torch Lake. We went in to Traverse City several times as well as the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. Great home and wonderful area. We highly recommend.
Tricia C.
10/10 (非常に良い)
Nicole K.
2020 年 7 月 6 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Best property we've rented through VRBO
We loved everything about this place and can't wait to come back. The pictures really do not do it justice. It's beautiful and modern and big. It has virtually everything you could want, all in good working condition and nicely organized. The outdoor space is a dream and the lake is perfect for families with kids because it's shallow and sandy for a long way. (I would recommend bringing water shoes since there are some rocks/tree branches on the bottom. We all ended up wearing ours all the time when we swam or kayaked.) My single complaint (really! the only one!) was that the shutters in the windows in the master bedroom and the other bedroom on the main floor only cover part of the windows, so the rooms get VERY bright VERY early in the morning. Bring an eye mask :-)
Nicole K.
2020 年 6 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
James N.
2022 年 8 月 20 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Perfect Cottage on the Lake
Our family consisted of folks ages 76 to 7 including our son and a great grandson who each have some special needs. We've stayed together at wonderful homes in upper Michigan before but never as "spectacular" as the house on Skegemog Lake. The house was spotless, decorated beautifully and had everything we needed to be comfortable, even a niche hear and there to read or take a nap. There were directions for the use of the outside grill, starting the gas fireplace in the main living space, operation of all the fan and light switches and appliances. The dining area table that accommodated our entire group was one of the features that everyone loved. We were able to rent a pontoon boat and jet skis near by and also drove the short drive to Leland to go charter fishing and enjoyed great success.
My family and I are already looking forward to going back to Lake Skegemog and we just got home.
Sincerely,
Jim Nicolai