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Long Lake Waterfront Cottage

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A beautiful sunset from the deck.
The dock on beautiful Long Lake. Great for swimming!
Loon Lodge - a house in the woods.
Comfortable living room with smart TV and table for dining.
Big fireplace in the living room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Front Street
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Long Lake Waterfront Cottage

Loon Lodge is a beautiful cottage on Long Lake. It is very private, located at the end of a winding road in the woods, but just fifteen minutes from the bustle of Traverse City. It is perfect for families and couples looking to get away and relax.

The is cottage is directly on Long Lake, one of Northern Michigan's most popular lakes for fishing, swimming and boating. The house has a private dock and a large private deck looking over the water.

Loon Lodge is very secluded; the nearest neighbor is more than one hundred yards away, hidden by the trees. The property has more than 200 feet on the water. Most rental properties are bunched together. Loon Lodge is completely different - it is a private, secluded house in the woods.

The house features two bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are two queen beds and two single beds. The living room is large and spacious, with a cathedral ceiling. The eat-in kitchen is fully equipped. The house has hardwood floors throughout. Outside there is a fire pit and new Weber gas grill.

There is a canoe for your use, along with paddles and life jackets. You can also bring a boat; we provide a mooring and there is a public boat launch across the lake. There are public tennis courts within walking distance. There are also islands in the lake that you can explore, several with lovely beaches.

The area has much to offer, especially in the summer. The house is fifteen minutes from Traverse City, a lively and pretty town with shopping and festivals. Interlochen Music Camp, the Sleeping Bear Dunes, the Platte River, and Michigan's finest wine country are all close by.

We welcome well-behaved pets.

Please note that bookings run Saturday to Saturday in the summer.

Property manager

Tim Calkins
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This is a great house for families!
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Events

No events allowed
No loud music or parties.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
We welcome well behaved dogs and other pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: No loud music or parties.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-001028

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Burnett Park and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to 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 - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Bass Lake - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Front Street - 15 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Lake Waterfront Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Long Lake Waterfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Long Lake Waterfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Long Lake Waterfront Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Gilbert Park, Whelock Lake and Bullhead Lake Natural Area. Cedar Run Creek Natural Area is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelley P.

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed our stay very much. Cabin is in a natural setting - beautiful! Listening and sitting by the lake was joyful. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

A V.

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

Fishing on the lake

This is the second year we have stayed at this location. We enjoyed the peace and quite with all the amenities. I think we will come back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

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

Great stay

Great private cabin with great fishing. Easy check in and check out. Will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

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

Great location!

Family had a great time at loon lodge. Very nice cabin and the location was perfect! Would highly recommend to anyone looking to rent lake front property in northern Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Tim was a great host!

We really enjoyed our weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

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

Absolutely the best!

We booked the cabin for the week while my daughter was at Interlochen camp and were beyond impressed with the location and charm of the place! It is truly tucked away on a winding path through the woods and the views from the dock are spectacular. It is a traditional cabin feel but fully stocked with all of the cooking utensils and bedding you need. I will say the beds are not the most comfortable, but after the first night we didn't even care! Hiking the grounds, swimming, canoeing, cooking meals and making a fire made for long relaxing days. I was worried that with no A/C the high summer temps would be uncomfortable, but the shade and breeze from the lake made it no issue at all. We'll definitely be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Wonderful spot on Long Lake!

Loon Lodge was a great getaway spot. We very much enjoyed our time at the lake and Loon Lodge provided everything we could need! Tim was always super responsive! Loon Lodge is a place to which we will return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Excellent!

Highly recommend charming “Loon Lodge” perched overlooking peaceful Long Lake in a private forest. A magical stay for us- will be back❤️.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

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

Labor Day Weekend at Loon Lodge

We really enjoyed our stay at the Loon Lodge. Really appreciated the guide to the area that the owners gave us prior to our stay. We loved walking our dog around the recreation area that was only a mile away from the cabin. We would definitely come again. Thanks again Tim
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Whitney F.

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

A wonderful "Up North" vacation

I just spent two wonderful weeks at Loon Lodge with my husband and two children. We loved the privacy of the house while having access to beautiful Long Lake. It felt very remote, yet was easy to get to markets and hiking trails. Sunset every night on the dock was the perfect end to the day.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Long Lake Visit

The house was very clean. There was a good amount of general supplies; spices, soap, kitchen utensils, which is always an unknown with rentals. It was a good place for our dogs to run around with direct water access. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah W.

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

Lovely location

We very much enjoyed our stay at Loon Lodge. Everything met our expectations with the exception of the beds. Unfortunately, they were terribly uncomfortable. Aside from that, thank you for making your little piece of heaven available! Jon & Debbie
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Exceptional Long Lake Cottage

Exceptional lake front rental. Very private setting on Long Lake, which may be the best Michigan interior lake experience. The water is crystal clear! The cottage is perfect for a couple or even a small family like ours. We hope to get back to Loon Lodge again (and again). The owner always handled any questions we had right away and he provided detailed location directions and a detailed summary of all the activities in the area. Wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Fall getaway

We were looking for a place to get away and do some wine touring in Michigan. The view, the layout and the quietness sold us on this property. The directions to the house were very helpful in finding the house - big thank you to Tim for that! The house was very welcoming, clean, plenty of kitchen utensils/cookware and the bedrooms & bathrooms were a nice size. The tool closet was great - totally reminding us of something our grandfathers would have. We didn't need to use anything, but it was fun to see what was in there. If we plan another trip to Traverse City, we would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., Lenexa, KS

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Great location with beautiful views!

We stayed a week at Loon Lodge! The location is very centrally located and was easy for us to get to traverse city and Sleeping Bear dunes. We really enjoyed the deck overlooking the lake and made s’mores every night. The cabin is a bit rustic, but was very clean when we arrived. There is no dishwasher, which I guess is to be expected at a cabin like this. Michigan is very beautiful to explore and this made for a good home base. Don’t forget to check out Moomers. We also enjoyed the little market across the street from Moomers and stocked up on all the cherry products. Don’t miss the cherry salsa and homemade local tortilla chips - SO good!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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Perfect Get-Away at Loon Lodge

My husband, son, his girlfriend and our grand dog couldn’t have asked for a more welcoming host and exact cottage of my “youth”! We received both an information packet about the Lodge itself and a separate packet about anything you would need to know about the surrounding area before arrival! What we loved: All the windows - even while inside, wonderful views of Long Lake! The OutDoor Patio - spent almost all of our time there with coffee in the mornings listening and watching the loons or cocktails in the afternoons/evenings watching the sunsets! Two bathrooms - a must have in my trips! Sparkling clean cottage upon arrival!!!! Thank you for sharing your family home, we could tell it is very loved!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

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

Amazing home - quiet, secluded and relaxing!

My wife and I came to Traverse city to relax and enjoy some sightseeing. After arriving at Loon Lodge, all that changed. We literally left only once all week. The house itself exudes charm, history and character. Yes, it’s an older home, but still owned by the original family, it is well-maintained and completely clean. We spent our days relaxing on the boat house patio, enjoying warm fires and beautiful views. We brought our boat, and the fishing was excellent as well. Our host Tim was available, responsive and informative, we certainly appreciated his dedication to our comfort. Being pet friendly as well, our 2 pups absolutely loved it. Daily walks through the woods and paths, and occasional jumps in the lake. My wife and I agree that this was absolutely one of the best vacations we’re ever had. Believe me, we WILL be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy A.

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

Beautiful Cottage on the Long Lake

Very close to the lake with a nice dock. The depth of the water near the dock make it easy to swim. I really liked the layout of the cabin. It has a large living room to gather in. The bathrooms were spacious. It was all clean and tidy. There are a lot of windows which helps to cool the cabin, they really let in a lot of light. We saw and heard many loons. Fishing wasn't very good. We caught small mouth bass, bluegill, large mouth bass, war mouth and perch but fished hard to get them with artificial and live bait. It did turn very warm for June so this may have contributed to our lack of success. The lake islands were fun to explore. The fiberglass canoe has two serious leaks in it from people dragging across the concrete boat house launch area. This makes it unusable. There are about 3 windows that need their crank mechanism fixed. A few days before we were heading out the owner sent us two .pdf files in which we were warned about possible ants and that chipmunks sometimes climb in the walls. We didn't have problems with either but I would have liked to know this earlier in case we wanted to cancel and receive a full refund. There is enough parking for two cars by the cabin but it is a circle driveway so a bit of a challenge to get out of. We ended up figuring out how to park one car and then get around it but there is not a lot of parking...at least not at the cabin. There is remote parking but it requires a walk to the cabin. There is a very nice lookout area which was nice to sit at and eat or just admire the lake. Overall it is a very authentic cabin on the lake and I hope to return in the future. It was a positive experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

cathy d.

Fantastic! HIGHLY recommend this nature haven.

Booking was very easy through VRBO and paypal. Tim was very quick to respond. The driving directions provided by Tim were fantastic….use those. It was fun to drive through the long, winding, tree lined road to the house. I couldn't get the door open….my husband had to do it each time :) The house was spotless. There were some supplies left for us~ pump soap, toilet paper, paper towels, bar soap. We slept in the 2 bigger beds. We used the daybeds to lay on during the day. We only used the shower/bath during the week. The water pressure was good and stayed hot for 3 quick showers in a row…the 4th was iffy. :) We didn't cook while there….but the fridge and microwave worked well. We never turned the tv on. The internet connection worked at all times, except during a thunderstorm. We used the washer a few times during the week ….had to wash the towels we brought from home and some random clothes. it worked well. We used the dryer a little bit more due to drying our wet swimming stuff. We swam off the pier on a few occasions and did end up with the lake itch that Tim informs you about. The kids were 100% w/o any red bumps within 6 hours of getting out of the water. They were just super itchy for those hours. We always got out of the water and washed off in the tub with soap. If they were super itchy, we used benadryl cream. My husband got it the worst and is at home with at least 10 bumps on his legs still. The water was super clean. Only saw fish at night and they were tiny. The windows are temperamental at moments. I learned which ones would fall off of their track when winding back in. I had hubby help push those closed from outside daily. Only a few windows have window treatments. It took me a minute to get used to it at night. The fire pit and patio were perfect at night. We never used the heat or indoor fireplace. We HIGHLY recommend staying here and hope to stay here again in the future. The house was perfect for us. I know your family will love it as much as we did. Family of 5. 3-39 years old 2 dogs. puppy and old guy

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

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

Loved the cabin and the location. We had a wonderful time!

Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G., Gibsonia, PA

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Lakeside Cabin

My wife, daughter, son-in-law and I stayed at Loon Lodge on beautiful Long Lake. We brought our 10 month old golden doodle and she is in withdrawal now that we are home. She learned to swim off the dock and now seems bored that she can't run out to the lake. Very nice cabin with great layout and everything you need. Great boat house deck with fire ring to watch beautiful sunsets. Excellent location to explore western michigan from. Great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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Such peace!

The property is so peaceful on the lake with no close by neighbors. My daughter & I brought our sewing machines and used rainy time to make quilts (me) and cosplay costumes (her). There was plenty of room at the dining room table and space to eat in the breakfast room and out on the patio. I cooked nearly all meals and the stove functioned well. Remember to bring mosquito repellent, it’s been a wet summer! We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H., Hartland, USA

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Great stay

Everything was great. Please was clean and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

LUKE H., Toledo

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Great Trip

The house is beautiful and clean. The isolated cabin in the woods perfectly fit our vibe without pulling us too far from the city. Only a half hour from Sleeping Bear Dunes and really close to Moomer's for ice cream and the Timbers Trail Rec Area is a great close hike.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

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

Beautiful spot on Long Lake

Great location, classic cottage, excellent hosts
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tim Calkins

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My grandparents purchased this land on Long Lake almost 100 years ago, and the property is still owned by the family. We also own the nearby woods, so we are able to protect the area. It is a unique and special retreat.

We rent the property a few weeks each year to help cover the tax bills!

Why they chose this property

My grandmother's family lived in Chicago and would take the train up to Traverse City. They loved the quiet of Long Lake. We do, too.

What makes this property unique

Our home has three very special features.

First, it is right on Long Lake, a spectacular northern Michigan lake. The water is clear and the sunsets are beautiful. Loons nest on the lake, and you can often hear their haunting calls. The lake is great for swimming and boating.

Second, the house is very private. It is situated in the deep woods on a huge lot with lots of lakefront.

Third, the house is near Traverse City, so while it feels like you are really away from it all in the deep Michigan woods, you can get to a store quickly if you run out of flour or want to go to a movie on a rainy day.

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English, French

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