Picture-Perfect Lakeside Cottage with Hot Tub

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Traverse City, MI

Spider Lake13 min drive
Traverse City Beach18 min drive
Traverse City State Park20 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Island Lake! Our cozy cabin is nestled on a quiet, wooded lot with over 100 ft of private, sandy lakefront. The property is newly renovated, and it features a Scandinavian styled interior, spacious lakeside deck with inset hot tub, and cozy design elements throughout. Enjoy hiking trails right out the backdoor, paddle the lake in our two included kayaks, or take a 15-minute drive to explore nearby Traverse City – all from an idyllic, nature-oriented location.

Inside the cottage, you will find a smart tv, logged into most major streaming services (netflix, hulu, hbo max, disney+), an air conditioning and heating unit with remote control if the temps get too hot or cold, a fully stocked kitchen will everything you need to make a home-cooked meal and washer & dryer.

Outside, you will find an outdoor dining table, Adirondack chairs and an outdoor couch along with a flat top grill for all your outdoor cooking needs. Enjoy a campfire in the fire pit near the lake, take the kayaks or canoe out to explore or play in the sandy bottom lakefront. At night enjoy a warm soak in the hot tub.

Traverse City has something for everyone. The area is filled with breweries, distilleries and wineries, has a wide variety of restaurants, offers cute, downtown shopping and you can find almost any outdoor activity you can think of (mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, atv trails, bike trails, swimming, paddle boarding, boating, etc).

We love this place with all our hearts and we’re certain you’ll love it too!

Property manager

Teresa Johnson

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Traverse City Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | 2,008 Sq Ft | 1 Step for Access

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet Hours – Out of respect for neighbors we require our guests to observe "quiet" behavior after 10:00 pm. Outdoor activity is fine at a low volume.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the waterfront. City Opera House and Village at Grand Traverse Commons are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mt. Holiday Ski Area and Centre Ice Arena. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Flintfields Horse Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.

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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Spider Lake - 13 min drive
Traverse City Beach - 18 min drive
Turtle Creek Casino - 18 min drive
Traverse City State Park - 20 min drive
Front Street - 24 min drive

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

Stone Hound Brewing - 21 min drive
Peegeo's - 14 min drive
Smoke and Porter Public House - 19 min drive
Bourbons 72 - 19 min drive
Burger King - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Picture-Perfect Lakeside Cottage with Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Picture-Perfect Lakeside Cottage with Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Picture-Perfect Lakeside Cottage with Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Picture-Perfect Lakeside Cottage with Hot Tub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Forest Lakes and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Rennie Lake. Spider Lake and Tibbets Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie M.

Oct 30, 2023

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

Girls Weekend

Beautiful view on the lake. Newly updated home. Perfect weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Oct 3, 2023

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

Family time

We really enjoyed our stay! Beautiful property and lake which we enjoyed in the kayaks. Our grandson loved the beach and slept great in the front bedroom since it was so dark in there! Kitchen and grill were fantastic! The only thing I would improve is the main bathroom. You have a winner in this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Sep 30, 2023

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

Beautiful and clean

Our favorite VRBO to date! The house was clean, cozy and had everything we needed. We woke up to beautiful sunrises each morning and had magical nights on the back deck. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Aug 10, 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

Took the family to this beautiful home on a small and very peaceful lake. Private beach, dock, kayaks, canoe - the kids and mom and dad had a wonderful time. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

don o.

Aug 7, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Location

Location is fantastic, the lake is private and beautiful. The kayaks and canoe on site were a lot of fun. Needed improvements.. the two main bedrooms do not have any closet space. Screen door on the main slider was completely ripped so bugs can get in, we had to keep the slider closed which was not ideal. The grill only had enough propane for one dinner, both tanks empty. Deck was badly stained (black tar looking stuff). You can find wood a short distance down the road. Better VRBO opportunities out there for this area.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Teresa Johnson

Hello! We are a family who loves to travel and spend time together. Our properties are a reflection of the things we care about: friendship, community, nature, and quality time. We are a multi-racial family who value diversity, and we love hosting guests from all walks of life.

Why they chose this property

Having a cottage of our own has always been a dream for us. Over the years, we have realized that as much as we prioritize spending time together, quality family time can be difficult to create in the midst of daily commitments to work, school, sports, and social activities. For years, we rented cottages as a "life hack" that forced us to slow down and be more present. We loved the way a cottage inspired deeper connection between us and our kids. We wanted to invest in our own property... which in turn would allow us to invest in our family.

Our Island Lake cottage is this dream come to life. When we purchased the property, it was a bit of an aesthetic mess, but over the years we've worked to transform it into a cozy haven – intentionally designed to facilitate family fun, friendship and community.

For us, every visit is a joy. We hope it is for you as well.

What makes this property unique

This cottage is unique in that it has recently been renovated from top-to bottom. The brand-new back deck runs the entire length of the cottage and offers the most gorgeous views of the lake by day, and the coziest, string-light illuminated hangout spot at night. We live a few hours away and our family enjoys the cottage as often as possible. As a result, it's not just another short-term rental – it's a one-of-a-kind getaway designed to be the perfect cozy escape. It's our favorite place on earth... and we think it will be yours as well.