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Two Side By Side Luxury Lakeside Homes With Dock, Sandy Beach, Kayak/SUPs

Travelers enjoy water sports on the lake by day, then unwind in the hot tub as the sun sets at this beachfront retreat with plenty of recreational options

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Lakemore Retreat offers families a lakeside getaway with thoughtful amenities. Challenge each other in the arcade/game room, relax in the spa tub, or lounge in the sun. The 395-acre all-sports lake is perfect for kayaking and paddle-boarding adventures.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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About the area

Map
Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Front Street - 15 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 17 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kingsley Local Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Village Cafe & Ice Cream Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪K.I. Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria TC Latino Dos - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Two Side By Side Luxury Lakeside Homes With Dock, Sandy Beach, Kayak/SUPs

Resort by the lake
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and an arcade/games room at Two Side By Side Luxury Lakeside Homes With Dock, Sandy Beach, Kayak/SUPs. With amenities such as a beachfront location and sunloungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • Tennis courts, snow sports gear and a music library
  • Barbecues, beach towels and books
  • Games, water sports equipment and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Two Side By Side Luxury Lakeside Homes With Dock, Sandy Beach, Kayak/SUPs include thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as Internet access.
Extra amenities include:
  • 4 bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Kayak
  • Music library
  • Snow sports gear
  • Stereo
  • Tennis
  • Video library
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Note from host: Smoking Allowed Outside Only,
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 25

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Care for our homes as if they were yours, extra charges will be applied for damage and extra cleaning that may be needed from neglectful behavior.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed
Prior approval required for events

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking Allowed Outside Only,

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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Prior approval required for events
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Two Side By Side Luxury Lakeside Homes With Dock, Sandy Beach, Kayak/SUPs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Two Side By Side Luxury Lakeside Homes With Dock, Sandy Beach, Kayak/SUPs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Two Side By Side Luxury Lakeside Homes With Dock, Sandy Beach, Kayak/SUPs located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City resort is just steps away from Arbutus Lake and Forest Lakes. Spider Lake is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Reviews

Two Side By Side Luxury Lakeside Homes With Dock, Sandy Beach, Kayak/SUPs Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Beautiful houses, beautiful location

Great place for a family and friends get away
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna V.

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

Will definitely be back!

This is our 3rd time staying and we will definitely be back. The amenities and homes are incredible, the staff takes great care of you and the lake is crystal clear. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Bliss

Would go back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Perfect

Really great place to enjoy an adults only visit to Traverse City. Gorgeous pair of homes on a gorgeous lake. Couldn't have asked for more!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Incredible Getaway!!!

We had the best time with our extended family! There was plenty to do for the whole family ages 1-65, we barely left the property! The staff and host were very responsive and easy to interact with, especially Tricia, Nick, and Mackenzie, and we had every amenity we could think of. The side by side houses were perfect for our family, and the ease of sharing amenities like beach and grill made it seamless. THANK YOU for a memorable family trip - we hope to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

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

Beautiful Family Retreat

The three houses were a perfect location to bring family together from around the country. The lake was crystal clear with plenty of water activities for everyone! Tricia and her team were very responsive to any questions we had. I would highly recommend any of the three houses at lake more retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Wonderful venue for a large family vacation

We spent a wonderful week with our kids and grandkids (28 in total). Houses were excellent: modern, well-maintained, plenty of room for everyone. Thomas did a great job with the daily maintenance of the hot tubs and fueling the pontoon boat, as well as any thing else we asked. Close to Traverse City and all its offerings. Highly recommend Lakemore Retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Mindy J.

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

Beautiful but a few things to know

We rented all three homes for 5 families during our stay. This property is absolutely beautiful. There are a few things to know though before you book. The owner’s family does live next-door and there are people on the property every morning—with blowers cleaning flowers, leaves, etc as early as 8am. They takes great pride in their property but to the extent that we felt uncomfortable and worried constantly about the kids making a mess or not putting the outdoor dishes back in the right house. Also quiet time starts at 10 PM. In June it was still light at 10 PM. After the kids went to bed we were so excited to finally have time for the adults to sit together and relax at the campfire but were texted immediately that our laughing was too loud as it carries over the lake and disturbs neighbors. Also there’s a no wake on the lake after 7:30 PM and before 11 AM. This does allow for peaceful kayaking but isn’t great if you are renting a boat. The other thing to note is the bathroom situation. There is one bathroom attached to the master and one more basically for the rest of the guests in the lodge and cottage. There is a bathroom in the basement however due to it’s lack of proximity to the bedrooms it doesn’t get used much. Again these homes are impeccably kept and gorgeous. We did enjoy ourselves and the property is beautiful but we do wish it would have felt a little more relaxing and private.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

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

Fantastic Vacation

We had a large family reunion and rented all three houses. The location was fantastic and the houses were very clean and comfortable. Tricia was very responsive to questions and any problems we had. She also offered great suggestions on where to go and see. Hope to come back in a couple of years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D., Northville, MI

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

Best Family Vacation

My entire family ranging from 4 months old to 65 years old vacationed at Lakemore Retreat. We had the pleasure of renting the entire Retreat which included The Cabin, Cottage and Lodge so we enjoyed the gorgeous view of Arbutus Lake from all angles and all 3 homes were very well kept, and supplied with anything you would ever need to vacation with; from S’more sticks and lighters to all kitchen supplies, bathroom soaps/shampoos to linens and beach towels. The Retreat is placed wonderfully on the lake to where you get to see the sunset every night and it also gives the beach extra warmth after dinner for the kids to take a little swim with the sun shining on you. When you read “luxury” in the listing, they truly mean it. We can not express how wonderful all of the accommodations were. Having small children on this vacation was not a hiccup at all because they went above and beyond providing pack-n-plays all set up and ready the moment you walked in the door, high chairs and they even had baby toys. Tricia and her staff were super helpful, kind and welcoming. Any questions my family had they were quick to respond. Staff members would come in the morning to make sure the grounds were as gorgeous as the day we arrived and were quick, quiet and super friendly. We honestly were halfway into our vacation and ready to book again! If you are looking for a wonderful place that is just steps away from the beachfront to the lake, this is the place to be. Fun and safe for all ages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

The perfect Wedding weekend

I have nothing but positive things to say about Lakemore Retreat and Tricia. Beautiful properties with thoughtful details and amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lou G.

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

Amazing trip

Everything about this experience was special. The grounds, the staff, the houses. The property manager Trish is very attentive. We for sure would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Connor F.

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

Beautiful Property

Beautiful property, beautiful house. Our group very much enjoyed our stay

10/10 Excellent

Kristen A.

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

Homes out of a fairy tale

We recently rented all 3 properties to host our families for a small backyard wedding. The homes really are as gorgeous, clean and well kept as the pictures. They are incredible properties and we felt fortunate to be able to stay and hold our wedding there. The lake is also beautiful and we enjoyed the views and had fun using the kayaks and stand up paddle boards. A great time was had by all and any rental property we stay in afterwards is going to pale in comparison! Tricia also helped with several, several questions around the wedding leading up to it (even gave suggestions on vendors, salons, etc.) and was key in helping to get the tables and lighting set up the day of. She is very well organized and helped things to run smoothly. We are so excited to be heading back soon for an anniversary trip! Thanks for letting us stay in your lovely homes - we would highly recommend to all!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019