Entire home

Traverse City Retreat w/ Deck & Lake Access

Photo gallery for Traverse City Retreat w/ Deck & Lake Access

Relax on the lakeside patio surrounded by dense trees and reeds, with a cozy cabin in the background.
Relax in this cozy living space with a foosball table, comfortable sofa, and large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area.
Enjoy cooking in the fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and granite countertop, complemented by a comfortable seating area.
Relax in this inviting living room with a large sectional sofa, fireplace, and modern TV.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Traverse City Retreat w/ Deck & Lake Access

Leave your worries behind and head to this 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath vacation rental home in Traverse City. Boasting a spacious interior, new interior updates, a deck for dining al fresco and enjoying the beautiful views of the lake, and access to hiking trails around Tibbets Lake, this abode will provide you and your family with the relaxing getaway you’ve been hoping for. During your stay, consider venturing out to go wine tasting at a nearby vineyard or hit the slopes at Mt. Holiday in the winter.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Traverse City Vacation Home Rental License: 2025"09078 | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | BBQ Grills | 2,500 Sq Ft | 2 Kitchens

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bed | Bedroom 5: 3 Twin Bunk Beds

INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, gas fireplace, foosball table, dining table, open-concept living space, walkout basement, board games, books, new furniture/lamps/bedding/paint (2024)
KITCHENS (2): Coffee maker, cooking utensils, Crockpot, dishware & flatware, dishwasher, hot water pot, microwave, spices, toaster, high chair
OUTDOOR LIVING: Large deck, dining areas, boat dock, lake views, gas grill, charcoal grill, rowboat & paddle boat, wood fire pit (wood not provided), corn hole (kept in garage)
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, central air conditioning & heating, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers, new in-unit laundry machines (2024), laundry detergent, iron/board, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels, life vests, beach chairs & towels
FAQ: Step-free entry, steps to access lake from deck, steep driveway, quiet hours (10:00 PM-10:00 AM), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Heated driveway (4 vehicles max)

-- THE LOCATION --

GET OUTSIDE: Tibbets Lake (on-site), Grace Macdonald Park (1 mile), Traverse City State Park (6 miles), East Arm Grand Traverse Bay (6 miles), Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve (9 miles), Clinch Park Beach (9 miles), West End Beach (11 miles)
EAT & DRINK: Peegeos (walking distance), Mackinaw Brewing Company (9 miles), North Peak Brewing Company (10 miles), Black Star Farms (11 miles), Left Foot Charley (11 miles), Mari Vineyards (12 miles), Rove Estate Vineyard & Winery (15 miles)
HIT THE SLOPES: Mt. Holiday (5 miles), Hickory Hills Ski Area (11 miles), Boyne Mountain Resort (58 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (6 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $125 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 10:00 AM
- NOTE: While there are no steps required to enter the home, steps are required to access the lake area from the deck
- NOTE: While the driveway may look steep and intimidating, it is very safe to drive up and is heated in winter for added ease of access
- NOTE: The property operates on a septic system. Please do not flush any makeup wipes, baby wipes, paper towels, hair, or feminine products. Please only flush toilet paper to keep the system operating correctly

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Add dates for prices

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

482529

About the area

Map
Traverse City, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Spider Lake - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Front Street - 17 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪J & S Hamburg South Airport - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traverse City Retreat w/ Deck & Lake Access pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traverse City Retreat w/ Deck & Lake Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traverse City Retreat w/ Deck & Lake Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traverse City Retreat w/ Deck & Lake Access located?

This family-friendly Traverse City holiday home is located on the beach, just steps away from Forest Lakes and Tibbets Lake. High Lake and Spider Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Traverse City Retreat w/ Deck & Lake Access Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Perfect location for our snowmobile trip! The house had plenty of space for the 5 of us. Great amenities, comfortable beds. The heated driveway was very smart for descending the hill. We will be renting this house again next year for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Perfect place to hang out and enjoy great weather with a large group, plenty of comfortable sleeping area, quick walk to Peegeo's, close to downtown TC. Accommodations and location were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We have awesome time Thank you for having us 👌👌👌
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

House was super clean fairly close to downtown Traverse City. Owner was super easy to deal with
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The house was great. Easily fit everyone in our group. The heated drive way was nice since we had snow and ice during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Easy check-in/check-out. Very comfortable home. Lovely scenery… deer, geese, lake, woods. Close to town. Everyone had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

We had an amazing stay. Even though there was a fruit fly infestation, the house is beautiful, spacious, and perfect for a large group. We were 11 women and everyone had enough space. We used the kayak and the firepit! The deck and two living rooms were great for gathering! Only other opportunity for improvement would be bed comfortability. Not the comfiest. Would stay again though.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The house was overall a nice experience, the driveway scared most of the girls, very steep 😂. A couple things weren’t cleaned when I checked in. I wish the rooms had ceiling fans of some box fans. You can hear everything. If you are planning a trip bring a fan or two! Location was good, 15 mins from downtown TC, a very good pizza place like 2 mins away!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10

My wife, family and I stayed here for 12 days surrounding our daughter's wedding. The home was spacious and comfortable for the 10 adults and 2 dogs that we had. The view over the lake is beautiful. The location is very quiet. I had no trouble taking the dogs for good walks in the area. Though not a problem for anyone in our family, just be aware that the home is on a hillside with a pretty steep driveway (intimidating at first). Also, you need to take a number of steps down to the lake. As long as you have good knees and hips, I highly recommend this home.

6/10

It was really nice to have a place that was private and near the water. The pictures online made the place appear newer and more clean than it really was. The place was not terrible, but was way overpriced for what was advertised. We also got double charged with getting vrbo accidental damage protection, then charged a fee for the same thing from the owners. We did appreciate the owners opening up their home, and if it had been half the cost that we paid and the pictures more representative of what the place was, the review would be more positive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Overall property was great. Lake is not really swimable; very weedy. Paddle boat was broken. Inside wass enough room for everyone and relatively clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We stayed here during a conference at a Grand Traverse, 10 of us (adults) and there was plenty of room. The lake was beautiful, many extras grill, pots pans, paper towels, salt pepper, cooking spray etc. Was super functional! Also plenty of places to sit relax. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Amazing house exactly as described. Plenty of room and fantastic views on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023