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Welcome To Twin Palms A Beautiful Oasis On The Chain Of Lakes Near TC

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beautiful views
property namesake. Palm trees!!
Property grounds
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 18290.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Williamsburg, MI
  • Elk Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Turtle Creek Casino
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Torch Lake
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bear Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Feather Room

1 Queen Bed

Lake View Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Moose Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome To Twin Palms A Beautiful Oasis On The Chain Of Lakes Near TC

Twin Palms is a perfect vacation destination for you and your loved ones. this 5 bedroom 3.5 bathroom home is less than 30 minutes from Downtown Traverse City and nestled on 2 acres of heaven on Lake Skegemog. With access to Elk Lake and famous Torch lake you can bring your boat (or rent one) to have a quiet fishing experience, play all the water sports you want or join into the sand bar parties. The water at the house is shallow for almost 50 feet so your kids have ample space to swim in the crystal blue waters without fear.

This house is set up to comfortably fit 5 couples or 4 families so consider us for your next friend vacation, family reunion, couples getaway or golf trip. In less than 30 minutes you can be dining at some of the best restaurants, tasting the best wines, golfing at incredible courses, or testing your luck at Turtle Creek Casino. Don't forget about the great nearby offseason activities as we are very close to hunting land, snowmobile trails, ice fishing and skiing. Please reach out with questions or concerns and we would be happy to help. We look forward to hosting you for a vacation that you love so much you can't wait for next year to do it all over again!

Property manager

Derek & Melissa Rothhaar + Mike & Elyse Zehnder
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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 deadlock

About the area

Williamsburg

Located in Williamsburg, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan, while Music House Museum and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Flintfields Horse Park and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Lake - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 19 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 23 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 24 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Season's Buffet - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Co - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Bourbons 72 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome To Twin Palms A Beautiful Oasis On The Chain Of Lakes Near TC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome To Twin Palms A Beautiful Oasis On The Chain Of Lakes Near TC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome To Twin Palms A Beautiful Oasis On The Chain Of Lakes Near TC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome To Twin Palms A Beautiful Oasis On The Chain Of Lakes Near TC located?

This family-friendly Williamsburg holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Elk Lake and Lake Skegemog. Haynes Lake and Turtle Creek Casino are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sherry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Williamsburg, Mi.
Beautiful lake and house. Needs some maintainance and weeding. Rugs need cleaning. Wonderfully stocked kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place for a lake vacation!!
Great property!! No issues!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
The property was everything that was described Our family had a fabulous time and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home, Great Communication
We had a wonderful time. The owner was very responsive and kind. Would definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING PROPERTY
This home is above and beyond! Beautifully decorated, incredible views and all the amenities needed! highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
We stayed here after we did a running relay with friends and family. It was a great house for lots of people and being right on the lake was fantastic! The house is well stocked and so beautiful. We had such a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for all desires
The house and property were well equipped for outdoor sports and making yummy family meals. Had plenty of space to relax and on the flip come together and play family games. We were able to enjoy all the waters from our boat docked right at the house. Lastly quiet place to stay and yet close enough to sight see around the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesomeness
Thanks Derek!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skegemog Summer
Great property and location. Boat friendly and kid friendly. Plenty of space for a large family. Not on top of neighbors. Incredible sunrise!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place! Great for families
We loved our time at the Twin Palms! We have done many rentals and it was one of the cleanest places that we have stayed at. They also have VERY well stocked kitchen and great amenities around the house. The paddle boards and kayaks were great to be able to use. Owners were very nice and easy to communicate with. Neighbors next door were very friendly. There was swimmers itch while we were there; bring baby oil to put on before going in the water and spray off when you get out!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Location
This property was set up for several families to enjoy a perfect vacation together. There were plenty of activities to do on the property and because of location, we were able to enjoy the area, like hiking, atv/razor trails, kayaking, swimming..... Kitchen had plenty of space for multiple families to prepare meals. Seeing Bald Eagles during the day and hearing the Loons at night was the cherry on top.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

armen k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
TC in the fall with friends
Great home ! Could not have asked for better. Will try to reserve for same period next year. Hopefully, we get lucky on weather next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day Weekend
Absolutely beautiful house and location. Rented a pontoon boat to explore Torch and Elk lakes, awesome! Swimming at the house was shallow. House has everything you need and more. Owners were amazing to work with! Would defiantly stay here again! Thanks owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaylea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
The house was PERFECT. We planned this as a bachelorette/bachelor trip and the space was wonderful for the amount of people we had. We spent the whole first day on the lake. Its super sandy and shallow. The second day the guys and girls had separate party bus trips with TC beer and wine tours. They picked us up and dropped us off at the house. We have no complaints. I will say some rocks further out in the lake have zebra muscles on them and someone cut their foot on it. So i would be careful or wear water shoes! Otherwise we had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place and Great Owners!
We’ve been coming up north for almost 15 years - so have had our share of renter experiences. This place is a gem and the owners (Derek) are simply awesome! We had a mix-up on the checkout date (our mistake) and they more than accommodated us to make sure our time there was great. We’d give them 6 stars if we could!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L., Howell, MI. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Week
Thank you for the fantastic week at your beautiful home! It was beautifully furnished and stocked with everything we needed, and more. Our family made good use of the kayaks, paddle boards, and other water toys, and we cooked on the grills every day. We used our boats frequently to spend time in Elk and Torch Lakes, and the shallow, sandy beach at the house was perfect for our three pre-schoolers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home.
Lovely home for my husband and I to vacation with our grown children and 2 grandchildren. Plenty of room for big families. Great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R., Plymouth, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
The house was perfect for our family; we loved hanging out on the deck, grilling, kayaking, and just having a really relaxing time. Highly recommend this property for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location for family vacation.
The location is beautiful and right on the water. It is conveniently located with access to Traverse City. We enjoyed boating, kayaking, paddle boards, cooking outside and sitting by the fire pit. We had a few questions and the contacts were very responsive and helpful. Check in and out was very easy. We had a wonderful experience and appreciated all the amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharon s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 4th Family Reunion
Our family had a wonderful stay at your home. The amenities were awesome! The owners were flexible about getting into the property a little early to place food in the garage refrigerator. The owners were great about answering questions ahead of time. The location was perfect; away from the bustle of Traverse City during the Cherry Festival, but close enough to go if you wanted to. There was a Meijer close by so that you didn't have to travel far for necessities. The outdoor amenities were amazing also, kayaks, paddleboards, life jackets and lots of places to sit outdoors for meals or at the fire pit. It was a totally awesome experience and my family of up to 18 folks during one day enjoyed each other without tripping over one another!! A perfect vacation!! And having awesome weather was great too! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jalayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional Property
We have already booked to come back in 2023. The house was PERFECT for our group of 14. Well equipped and spacious, inside and out. The location on the lake is beautiful with a small beach and clean dock area to float in the water for hours on end. The toughest choice we had to make was which sandbar to hangout on.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Weekend Getaway w/ Friends
This property was AMAZING - exactly what we wanted for an adult only weekend getaway. It's perfectly situated on a beautiful lake and easily accessible to grocery stores, shopping and restaurants (the casino is super close). The amenities were great - stocked with everything you would need. Check-in was easy, and the owners were very responsive to any questions. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!
We celebrated my husband‘s 40th birthday with five of us couples. It was the perfect place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
son's wedding in traverse city
The property was a great location and convenient to all activities. It was comfortable for a large group of different ages and interest.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Carol V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Spacious Property on Chain of Lakes
Wonderful time - shared many happy moments with our extended family. Beautiful sandy shore to swim in - shallow enough for young children. Very nice layout of interior to allow each family privacy in addition to spending quality together time with everyone. Some bedding and linens needed to be washed - dishes as well - before using. Perhaps previous guest left dishes in that contrition - not sure. Otherwise very accommodating. Owners were very communicative and responsive when needed. Would recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Derek & Melissa Rothhaar + Mike & Elyse Zehnder

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We bought this house together as two couples looking for some secondary income. All 4 of us grew up in Michigan and have always dreamed of owning a home like this and by sharing it with renters we can!

Why they chose this property

This home was so perfect. We searched for almost a year for the right property in the right location at the right price. Great lake, proximity to Traverse and access to just about anything Northern Michigan has to offer in under an hour.

What makes this property unique

Our house is called Twin Palms because of some distinctive metal palm trees lining our view of the lake. At first we thought they were cheesy, but they have grown on us and give the house some unique character that nobody else has!

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