Waterfront home on Fife Lake

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Lower balcony overlooking the beach and water.

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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12184 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Fife Lake, MI

Fife Lake1 min walk
Spider Lake27 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)33 min drive
Front Street36 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Lake Cabins Resort provides a rustic getaway with modern amenities for your hiking, biking or boating vacation. The resort accommodations include the Lake House and 6 log cabins. along with complimentary use of our kayaks and paddle boards. Our resort has 100 ft. of beachfront along all sport, 617 acre Fife Lake, which is known for its great fishing and water sports. A short drive to Traverse City, Kalkaska and Cadillac put Fife Lake in the center of it all, with the Boardman River to the north and the Manistee River to the south. Whether you are looking for a getaway for two, or a place to host a large gathering, The Lake Cabins Resort has something to fit your needs.

The resort was built in the early 40’s and has lots of local history with the people and families that have enjoyed the resort in years past. We have restored the full log cabins with new kitchens and many upgrades that make for a great vacation spot. Fife Lake was voted best inland lake in northern Michigan in 2014.

Our pristine beach is a great place to relax and soak up some sun. You can feel comfortable with the kids swimming off our beach as the water is shallow to the end of our dock. Boat rentals are available should you wish to tour the lake and find the eagles nests or loon’s nests.

The house is 4 bedrooms and 2 baths with a full kitchen upstairs and downstairs with a maximum accommodation of 12 guest for the home.

Property manager

Jeff or Beckey Billings

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Beach view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Contact owners for information

Pets

No pets allowed

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: Contact owners for information

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

Fife Lake

Located in Fife Lake, this holiday home is on the beach. Old Town Playhouse and City Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Flintfields Horse Park and Centre Ice Arena. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.

Fife Lake, MI

What's nearby

Fife Lake - 1 min walk
Spider Lake - 27 min drive
Traverse City Beach - 32 min drive
Traverse City State Park - 35 min drive
Front Street - 36 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬15 min walk
‪Yankee Boy Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Gordy's Place - ‬16 min walk
‪The Loon's Nest - ‬16 min walk
‪Fife Lake Dairy Bar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront home on Fife Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront home on Fife Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront home on Fife Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront home on Fife Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fife Lake holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Fife Lake and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Forest Lakes. Rennie Lake and Sand Lakes Quiet Area are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brett L.

26 June 2024

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

Great spot, beautiful and peaceful with amazing lake views

We stayed in the lake house which is 4 bedroom 2 bath with 6 adults and 5 kids. Very comfortable stay with two pull out couches on each floor plus one room had a bunk bed. Great patio area to sit out with a drink at sunset with a beach area below and a firepit for marshmellows. We really had a grear time and our hosts were really wonderful. Plus a great location within 30 minutes of a lot of sites and Traverse City.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

6 June 2024

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

Fife Lake

The lake area is absolutely stunning. The water is crystal clear.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah N., Burton Michigan

27 July 2023

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

2023 Nelson family mi vacation

A great house for a lake side vacation, we enjoyed paddle boarding and kayaking everyday. Another great family vacation in the books . 💙

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barb F.

19 July 2023

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

Nice home overlooking a beautiful lake

We rented a cabin and the lake house for our extended family. The view and the lake were wonderful. The host was very helpful and responsive, staying right in the property in one of the cabins. The ductless air conditioning worked great. Very quiet, but very efficient. Plenty to do on the lake, but quite far from “tourist” towns for exploring. The cabin was very basic, but provided the extra beds and toilet we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

17 July 2023

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

Beautiful place and relaxing

The place is beautiful, relaxing and my family had fun. Thank you!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucetta G.

23 June 2023

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

Summer getaway

Fife lake is a family friendly area with the lake small and shallow enough to be great for kids. The guest house was large enough to sleep everyone in the family making it a great experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rick M.

7 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

family time

The lake was very relaxing and peaceful. Our granddaughters enjoyed fishing with grandpa and dad. We enjoyed boating and enjoyed the pontoon as well. Weather was good for the most part. On days we couldn't be outside we enjoyed baking and playing games. We had a great time creating memories with our family. The week went way to fast. The owners were great. Thanks for pointing us to the eagle nest !

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

16 Aug 2022

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

A very nice experience!

House was clean. Owners very friendly and accommodating. Plenty to do! Great for larger families!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

22 July 2022

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

Family Reunion

Jeff and Beckey's property was perfect for our family reunion. We rented the house and all of the cabins and each family had their own space - it was perfect. The house and cabins have everything you need and everything was spotless! We spent lots of time swimming in the lake, kayaking, and paddle boarding. The little kids had fun playing in the beach and shallow water area. The outside area around the cabins was perfect for eating meals together, outdoor movie night, 80's night, and talking around the fire pit. We ventured into Traverse City and visited the Sleeping Bear Dunes national park. We highly recommend this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nivin M.

15 July 2022

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

Wonderful stay

The property was Beautiful. We enjoyed the boat and kyaks very much. Would love to come and stay at this property again. Jeff was so helpful and was always there to answer our questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared G.

9 July 2022

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

Trip

We had a wonderful trip! The owners were very helpful and accommodating.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yorley V., Long Beach CA

27 June 2022

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

Gorgeous place!

My family group first time in Fife lake and it couldn't be better. We had a great time in the main house which was perfect for our 12 people group. The house has amazing views of the lake and it is comfortable and well equipped. We did kayaking and paddle boarding. Jeff was a great host!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

6 Sept 2021

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

Amazing!

Beautiful place with amazing views. Jeff was great and was on site to help us with anything and everything we needed! Highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B.

4 Sept 2021

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

Nice property and location

We booked for 6 adults and 3 kids under 5. House was big enough for all of us comfortably. We were sad to learn on check in that the A/C in the main living area went out shortly before we came because of a storm and wouldn't be fixed. REst of house (bedrooms and lower level had A/C. Owners were kind enough to grant a small refund due tho this inconvenience. It did get extremely hot the week we were there and couldnt use that area of the cabin from late afternoon until morning, so we appreciated the gesture. We had been told before arrival tht rental boat was also out due to a repair needed. WE were able to rent a very nice boat through H2O sports and that was wonderful. We would definitely consider renting again, the lake location is a hidden gem.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

21 July 2021

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

Great place for family vacation!

Beautiful property right on Fife Lake with plenty of activities to do! Our family had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

14 July 2021

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

Fun getaway

The house was clean. The location was great! The check in/out went very smoothly! The owners were very nice and helpful to work with.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

23 June 2021

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

Love it!

We had a great time staying in this house! Our hostess was super and the house was clean and welcoming!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gayle P., Lexington, Michigan

18 June 2021

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

Perfect water location

We enjoyed 4 beautiful weather days here. The paddleboards, kayaks, and canoe were used daily. We rented the pontoon boat for a few hours and we could tie up the boat that we brought. Even though there are two kitchens, we only used one which was well stocked with dishes. The separate deck porches were good for either sun or shade and we enjoyed a beach fire each night.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheena M.

1 June 2021

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

2nd Stay, and did not disappoint!

This was our second year staying at this location. The first year we had a smaller cabin. This year we stayed at the large house on the lake. It was perfect for our group of 6! The house is awesome and has beautiful views! The weather was a little chilly one day but hey, we live in Michigan. Perfect evening to bundle up in our sweatshirts for a bonfire on the beach :) Our group took the kayaks out the next morning to the beach in town and got ice cream and we rented the boat and enjoyed an awesome afternoon on the lake. We cannot say enough great things about this property and the owner, Jeff. He always goes out of his way to make sure our stay is awesome! We will be back again next year!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

6 Oct 2020

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

Fall Colors

Fife Lake was a quiet lake with a beautiful view! Easy to commute to TC for wineries, dinner, and to Manistee Natl Forest for some hiking.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

23 Sept 2020

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

Good Times Were Had

We had a great time staying here. Lots to do in the area and the owner Jeff was helpful right to the very end when we needed a battery charge for our pontoon.

10/10 Excellent

Zuhera K.

9 Sept 2020

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

Amazing property

Beautiful property on Fife lake within driving distance of Traverse City. Would recommend to any family in all age ranges.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

1 Sept 2020

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

Very Comfortable lodging for 12 people

The cabin is exceptional! Comfy beds and roomy for an entire family to spread out and have their own space.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tyler J.

26 Aug 2020

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

Very Happy!

We were very happy with our stay here and Jeff was excellent!!

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

20 Aug 2020

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

Girls Trip

The pictures don't do this place justice! It's so beautiful! Jeff was amazing and very accommodating. He stayed on the property and if we needed anything, he always made sure we were taken care of. It was 12 ladies in my group and we had an amazing time!

About the host

Hosted by Jeff or Beckey Billings

My wife and I are semi-retired and we love the northern Michigan area.

Why they chose this property

My wife and I loved this property from the first time was saw it. The house has two decks overlooking the lake. It is a peaceful place to sit and relax. We love it here. The town is very friendly and we would like to invite you to come and stay with us.

What makes this property unique

We have kayaks and paddle boards for the guest of the resort to use at no additional cost. We also have low cost boat rental. We try to keep pricing down on extras so our guest can use their vacation dollars to do other things to make their vacation the best possible.