Open all Year! PONTOON BOAT! Gameroom! KAYAKS! No extra Host, or cleaning fees!

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Fireplace

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park16 min drive
Front Street18 min drive
Turtle Creek Stadium19 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)28 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room

1 Double Futon

Great Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Lower level

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

OPEN ALL YEAR!

- For your Fall Color Tour, Cozy Family Thanksgiving, Holiday & Winter Ski Getaways, Spring Break, and Summer Vacations!!

- And as always, we never charge Host, Cleaning, Pet (up to two dogs), or Extra Guest fees!

Be our guest at this beautiful Northern Michigan Vacation Getaway. This 2000 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, lodge style home, is nestled amidst towering hardwoods, and features views through the trees, of Cedar Lake. Knotty pine, log beams, ceramic tile, and a cozy fireplace, adorn the interior. Watch the wildlife roam through the yard on your 100' of private *frontage on Cedar Lake. The home is also designed with family fun in mind, with separate areas for adults, and little ones alike.

Cedar Lake is a beautiful, peaceful No Wake fishing lake, perfect for those morning coffee kayak trips, fishing with the family, or just being plain lazy. Off the beaten path yet right in the center of one of Northern Michigan's most desired vacation destination spots. This Western Michigan Cottage is located just west of downtown Traverse City. You're only minutes from such areas as Empire, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor and Old Mission. Come and experience the best that Northern Michigan has to offer.

Cedar Lake Lodge is open all year long and offers a wide variety of activities for every season.

Home includes the use of a **free pontoon boat w/10 gal free fuel (Memorial week til early October), Floating Aqua-Play-Mat (Memorial Week thru Labor Day Week), kayaks (May 1st til Nov 1st), and row boat (April 1st til Nov 15th), dock (Mid-May til Nov 1st).

*Frontage is typical northern Michigan soft sediment (mucky) bottom, great for fishing, but definitely not sandy.

**As a FREE bonus to our guests in our summer months, we offer you the use of one of a pontoon boats. They are nothing special. They are clean and well maintained. They range in size from 18-24ft. They range in age from 20-30 years old w/2stroke motors ranging from 25 - 35 hp. While these boats may not fulfill the boating dreams of some people, they are perfect for a sunset cruise or a family fishing outing. We even supply you with 10 gallons of pre-mixed gasoline!. To get the most enjoyment from these boats it is recommended that person with a knowledge of boating and two stroke motors be involved operating them. If not we do have full instructions, and technical assistance available if necessary. See photo of typical pontoon boat.

----- Also we provide a starter supply of paper/soap products which should be enough for a typical 2 night stay for smaller groups of 2 - 4 people. For a complete list of "what is provided" and "things to bring", check out "Using the property”, on your “My Trip” page.

- For our winter guests we recommend bringing an all-wheel-drive vehicle or at the very least a front wheel drive with good snow tires.

- We are located on a quiet, private road which also mean NO WIFI. You may be able to use your phone as a hotspot if this is important to you.

STR22-00006

Property manager

Lizzie B

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check out list: -Start a load of laundry -Wash dishes & put away -Put back furniture that was moved -Trash out to receptacle -Clean all dog hair & poo

Smoking damages the the home. If smoking has occurred inside the home, there will be a $200-$500 Cleaning Repair Fee depending on the level of damage.

Quiet time: 10PM - 8AM. No parking on rd. By booking guest agrees to VRBO and host's (sent by VRBO after booking is complete) Terms and Conditions

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Kresge Auditorium and Old Town Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Village at Grand Traverse Commons and City Opera House. Traveling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 14 min drive
Bass Lake - 16 min drive
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 16 min drive
Front Street - 18 min drive
Turtle Creek Stadium - 19 min drive

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

Wendy's - 12 min drive
Dilbert's - 14 min drive
Lake Ann Brewing Company - 7 min drive
Bradley's Pub & Grille - 16 min drive
Francisco's Market & Deli - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Open all Year! PONTOON BOAT! Gameroom! KAYAKS! No extra Host, or cleaning fees! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Open all Year! PONTOON BOAT! Gameroom! KAYAKS! No extra Host, or cleaning fees! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Open all Year! PONTOON BOAT! Gameroom! KAYAKS! No extra Host, or cleaning fees! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Open all Year! PONTOON BOAT! Gameroom! KAYAKS! No extra Host, or cleaning fees! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mistwood Golf Course, Bass Lake, and Interlochen Center for the Arts. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amartya C.

Apr 16, 2024

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

Great place for a short trip

Really enjoyed our stay. Property was nice and clean and matched the description. A nice place to stay for a couple of days, far from the madding crowd 🙂. Great communication with the owner and very helpful with adjustment on our stay duration.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Oct 20, 2023

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

Fun stay

Had a good time and wished we had been able to stay longer. Everything was great about the home and we all enjoyed our trip.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Oct 14, 2023

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

Great wolf water park getaway

Worked out well for our family (nine of us). Clean and comfortable. Beautiful wooded lot with view of small lake. 20 minute drive to water park and traverse city.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis K.

Mar 20, 2023

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

Great House! (exactly as described)

We really enjoyed ourselves in this charming home. The owner’s instructions/descriptions were spot on so please pay attention to them. We really hope to come back when the weather is nicer so we can take advantage of the lake, boat, etc…. The driveway could be easily missed at night so it’s best to arrive durning the day for checkin.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

Dec 27, 2022

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

Cozy during a Blizzard!

Our family group of 7 adults decided to risk it and arrive just before the start of a 2 day blizzard which was predicted to leave up to 26" of snow. (Be sure to listen to the advice to have an AWD vehicle for the snow covered roads!)The cabin was warm and perfect for our group. We cooked and played pool, watched a dvd from their selection. We went out on one of the blizzard nights to the local bar and got pizza. The other patrons were all friendly and it was a fun night with everyone braving the storm and enjoying the night. We did bring extra blankets which the instructions suggested and we were glad we did. All of the house suggestions are important to heed. We did need them all. We slept in comfortable beds and there was a nice amount of space for us all. The massive window in the main room was beautiful for watching the dramatic weather unfolding outside!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lizzie B

We are a small, family business.

Why they chose this property

Cedar Lake Lodge is a unique home in Traverse City because we are surrounded by a nature preserve, so even though this home is only 10 minutes from downtown Traverse City - it feels like it's miles away from it all.

What makes this property unique

Free pontoon boat, *12' X 6' floating foam Aqua-Play-Mat, kayaks and paddle boat.

*Replaces the Towable Water Trampoline, as they have been discontinued by the manufacturer.