Cabin in Traverse City, MI

Arbutus Lake Cottage

Arbutus Lake Cottage

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Sandy Beach w/ Shared Kayaks, Chairs, and Docks
The Cabin
Deck with Lakeview
The Cabin and Deck
Fire Pit and Park in the Background

Overview of Arbutus Lake Cottage

Reviews
4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach view

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI
  • Popular LocationSpider Lake8 min drive
  • Popular LocationCentre Ice Arena12 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)14 min drive
  • Popular LocationFront Street17 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Arbutus Lake Cottage

Beautiful 3 bedroom cabin on Arbutus Lake with shared 400' of sandy, private (resort guests and owners only) beach with private boat launch and docks. This little cabin is nestled right next to Brown Bridge Quiet Area with great year-round activities like boating, skiing, biking, and fishing. Don't be fooled with how quiet it is here, many activities and amenities of Traverse City are just down the road.
-Visit Lake Michigan or the Sleeping Bear Dunes
-Take a drive down one of the peninsulas for a wine tour
-Shopping and Restaurants - Downtown TC
-Kayaking down the Boardman River
-Floating down the Platte River


Our house comes with two kayaks, yet there are more shared kayaks at the beach on a designated shared kayak rack. Outdoor seating with fire pit, second fire pit on the beach.
Inside fireplace and A/C unit (window unit in the middle room). Sleeps 6 comfortable, 2 bedrooms have queens, the other room has two twins. Full-size gas range in the kitchen, microwave, coffee maker and K-Cup maker, and a full-size refrigerator and freezer. Rowboats and kayaks are available with the rental, feel free to bring a trolling motor or small hp outboard motor for the shared rowboats which are on the beach. A personal friend of ours rents brand new Tri-Toons in the area. He includes life vests and watersports gear, delivery, and a discount when my name is mentioned. (He is who I personally recommend, there are other rental outfits in the TC area) Please contact Max directly for pricing and availability.

Maxwell Janis
(231) 499-6773
b.bmarinetc@gmail.com

Please plan ahead and feel free to ask questions!

Property manager

Dave
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only.

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cabin is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Centre Ice Arena, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like winery tours.

What's nearby

  • Spider Lake - 8 min drive
  • Centre Ice Arena - 12 min drive
  • Traverse City State Park - 16 min drive
  • Front Street - 17 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Peegeo's - 13 min drive
  • Village Ice Cream Shoppe - 10 min drive
  • Taqueria TC Latino Dos - 11 min drive
  • K I Bar And Grill - 10 min drive
  • A. Papano's Pizza - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Arbutus Lake Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Arbutus Lake Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arbutus Lake Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Arbutus Lake Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City cabin is just steps away from Forest Lakes and Arbutus Lake. Spider Lake is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just awesome!
One of the nicest cabin's and area we evered stayed. On top of that the weather was also nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
My family and I enjoyed our stay. We were close to Traverse City. The beach at the cottage was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect lake getaway
Exactly what we were looking for. Enjoyed the beach, lake, kayaks and fire pit. Easy to eat in or dine out. Lots of places to explore within an hour drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
City Guys
The resort was a nice community. The property itself was really chill and homey. It had all the amenities a family or group of friends would need. There was a fire pit and kayaking available and it was close to Sleeping Bear Dunes for hiking. Everyone in the resort area was friendly and helpful with one thing or another. I’d for sure recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Cameron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Half-Marathon Oasis
My group of friends and I participating in the Bayshore Half-Marathon this year wanted a place outside the heart of Traverse City to avoid the hustle and bustle of the holiday crowd, but close enough to justify trips into town for meals and supplies, and boy was this place perfect! The host was very responsive leading up to the reservation with all the questions I had. It was a little tricky to find, but we got very specific instructions on how to get there and what to put into Google Maps to get us there and we managed. My whole group and I agreed that the photos do not do it justice and the place is even nicer in person. We all slept comfortably and didn’t feel like we were on top of each other in the main living space (six of us in total). We were able to enjoy a day on the water with the kayaks on site and had a lovely fire in the fire pit next to the cabin. Honestly, it was the escape we all needed and I could not recommend it anymore. If anyone needs an escape, this is the place to go to!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dave

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Why they chose this property

This property is great because of its proximity to downtown. Only 10 mins from downtown Traverse City. If you need to relax, the resort and Arbutus lake are so peaceful, feels like you are in the middle of nowhere. If you forget a cold drink or need ice cream, the party store is a mile down the road. Note: we are on well water being on the lake, which is safe to consume but bottled or filtered water may be preferred for drinking.
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