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Charming Log Cabin, Lake Views and Kayaking

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Interior
Dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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9958 Edgewood Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49685
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Log Cabin, Lake Views and Kayaking

Beautiful log home on Long Lake in Traverse City. This quaint home is situated on the north end of the lake. The home features 3 bedrooms and an additional loft. Ideally located next to Gilbert park with boat launch, picnic tables, grills and volleyball nets.
The all -sport lake is 2900 acres with 5 islands to explore- boating, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and amazing walleye fishing. In the non summer months, this home is close to skiing, ice fishing, cross country skiing, winery’s, hiking, horseback riding, sight seeing, concerts and amazing restaurants.. Eight minutes to Fresh Coast market and famous Moomers Ice Cream, 9 minutes to Interlochen summer concerts, 17 minutes to downtown Traverse City, and only 22 minutes to Lake Michigan beaches.
The home has an open floor plan with two living area’s. Kitchen comes fully equipped with anything you might need. Three bedrooms with a loft and three full baths, one on each level. The lower level has a wet bar, along with access to one of the two levels of decking, along with a fenced in back yard. Step outside and enjoy a cozy fire in the fire pit, or cook your feast on the BBQ grill. The water front is a few steps away where multiple kayaks are available for your use through near by Gilbert park.
House comes equipped with all linens, blankets, pillows and towels.
Prime summer weeks are 7 nights Friday to Friday rentals. Shorter 3 night minimum stays are available off -peak. A refundable security deposit of $500 USD is required.. The deposit is fully refundable within 7 days of departure.
Our Short Term Rental Certificate Number with Long Lake Township is STR001018
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Registration Number: STR-001018 Long Lake Twp.
NOTE: We require a signed rental agreement upon booking.

Property manager

Doris Ward

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
Great for family vacations!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
No more than 2 dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
• Quiet hours are between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM • Pets must be secured on the premises or on a leash
Guests may not park any vehicle (including boats, trailers, jetskis, etc.) on the street. Park only in the driveway.
Mooring boats on Long Lake is in violation of the Township rules. Violators may be subject to fines.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. 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. 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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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Bass Lake - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Front Street - 13 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 15 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Boone's Long Lake Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dilbert's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Francisco's Market & Deli - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Log Cabin, Lake Views and Kayaking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Log Cabin, Lake Views and Kayaking ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Log Cabin, Lake Views and Kayaking ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Log Cabin, Lake Views and Kayaking located?

Located in the heart of Traverse City, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Gilbert Park and Whelock Lake. Bullhead Lake Natural Area and Lyons Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Wonderful memories on Long Lake!

Just a lovely property in an amazing area. The home was perfect for our family of two parents and four college-aged kids. Lots of room and still cozy enough for some nice hang-out time. Great winter getaway. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Great Family Stay

We really enjoyed our stay this Fall. House is great and roomy. Nice view of the lake. Great location to easily go to downtown TC or to wineries in the area. Look forward to going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice O.

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

Family Vacation

Great place and great location. Fit the needs of our family perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mary G.

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

Charming log cabin

Comfortable, clean home with everything you could need for home away from home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubrie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great cabin!

We loved staying here! Highly recommend this house if you have a larger family. My four teens had plenty of space to spread out. We also loved the fenced in yard for our dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

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

Great stay!

First visit to Long Lake and really enjoyed the location and the rental. Perfect for six adults with a bedroom and bath on each floor. Very clean and nicely furnished. A great week for everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nora E.

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

Cozy

Very nice house. Nice location!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regan M.

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

New Years Family Vacation

Great house. Comfortable beds. Only wish we could have used the fireplace.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

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

Wonderful location and beautiful home.

This home is exactly as shown. Great view and close to downtown Traverse City. We really enjoyed the deck, reading in the afternoon and listening to the children swimming and playing at the park next door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

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

Long lake getaway

Great log home for our retreat for the week. Our boys enjoyed the space upstairs and daughter the space downstairs. Kayaks were wonderful for exploring the lake and there is a nice sandbar for swimming near the island. Close to traverse City and sleeping bear.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

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

Beautiful escape from the heat

This was the perfect spot for a relaxing family trip. Weather was gorgeous, nearly 20 degrees cooler than the rest of the Mideast. Only hiccup was there’s no direct lake access due to some newly installed fencing by the neighbors. To get a kayak in the water you have to caddy it a couple hundred yards down the road to a nearby public access beach. Not a big deal, the cabin and outdoor space are immaculate and the location was convenient to a number of day trips.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

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

Long Lake getaway

Quiet, peaceful location with plenty of space for everyone to spread out and have their own space. We enjoyed sitting on the deck with coffee and enjoying the lake view. House was exactly as pictured and very comfortable. The area has a ton to offer! Once we figured out how to properly use the little wheeled kayak pulleys (push, don't pull) it was easy getting the kayaks to the beach. Such a fun lake to kayak on, very clean, clear and warm water and cool to have the little islands as destinations. Gallaghers farm stand has great produce and baked goods, only 8 minutes away, and Traverse City is only 15ish minutes for a ton of great restaurant choices! Rented ebikes to do the wine trail one day as well--highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis I.

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

My review

Clean, good location. 15 minutes from the city, 25 minutes from sand dunes. Limited lake access and views due to trees from the park. 3 minute walk to beach on long lake. Overall a very nice home in a good location. The property owner was very prompt in her responses to the questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg M., Newburgh, IN

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

Great Location

The house was clean and had plenty of space for our family of 4. The location was perfect for us. It was convenient to everything from Traverse City for shopping to Platte Lake for fishing. Interlochen golf club was only 10 minutes away as well. The lake is clean and the house was in a very quiet neighborhood. There is lake access, but it's just wide enough to get a kayak in the water. Wasn't a problem for us, but if you are going to be using a boat it wouldn't work well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jane M.

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

Beautiful Home

Everything about this home itself was perfect. My only disappointment was that there was no private beach access. Somehow i missed that when looking over the amenities before booking. I think an explanation of this would be helpful. Other than that, we loved it and our stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Family summer vacay

Our family had a fantastic week at Long Lake! This property had everything we needed and plenty of space for the family to stretch out. Kids loved the proximity to the park and volleyball courts. Beautiful lake, nice street to walk the dog. Short drive to Lake Michigan...our fave was Glen Haven to hunt for petoskey stones. Rooms were comfortable and the kitchen fully stocked which made meals a breeze. Our only issue was the road noise but it was only loud when we were on the deck and never noticed it inside or while sleeping so not really a big issue at all. Loved the kayaks and canoe. We had such a great time, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

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

Gorgeous and peaceful

Beautiful home and exactly as described. Everything you could need. Plenty of room. Perfect set up for my family of 4 + one set of grandparents. The grandparents stayed in the lower level (family room, bedroom, bathroom) and we occupied the main level (bedroom, kitchen, bath, living room). Our two kids slept on bunks upstairs and there was a whole bedroom to spare plus a bathroom. We took walks up and down the street in the morning and then packed up for GORGEOUS Long Lake. The house doesn’t have a dock so we rented a boat and put it in and out of the water each day from a public entry down the road. By the second day, we got the hang of it. Aussie Watersports was also great. Close to everything. 5 minute drive to a great winery. 15 minutes to Traverse City. 30 min to Sand Dunes. Such a wonderful, relaxing vacation and home! Doris and the property manager answered all questions promptly and were very helpful. We couldn’t have had a better stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue V., Saint Clair Shores

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

Loved this House!!

My family and I wanted a quick getaway for the Thanksgiving holiday and this property fit the bill! Everything we could have needed to cook our meal! The house was decorated so perfectly with just the right amount of cabin feel and coziness! Close to TC and Lake Ann where we had a great afternoon sipping beer at the Lake Ann brewery !! The owner was quick to respond and easy to communicate with! 10/10 all
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Loved our stay

This house was absolutely lovely! It had everything we needed. The beds were the most comfortable beds....just like home. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Traverse City get away

Excellent stay in a beautiful cabin!!! Great location and access to all major sites. Owner great communication and availability. Definitely recommend for family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie L., Chicago

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

Everything but a view

We stayed for a week at the property and had an awesome time. The beds were comfortable, the house was spacious and clean, and the location was 15-20 minutes away from most of the things we wanted to do. We stayed with 3 adults and a 3 year old and 2 dogs and easily could have accommodated another couple. The yard was awesome for our dogs, fully fenced and large. We didn't get to using the fire pit but there was one. There isn't much of a view to the lake due to the trees but we made it down to the water and even did a stroll in the owner provided kayak. We loved Long Lake, it was a large lake that was quiet and clean. Everything was well stocked and communication was easy. We would return to the area and the cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Lovely Property

This was a great vacation house in a perfect location on long lake. It accommodated our family of 6 perfectly. The house had everything we needed for our week long stay. The kayaks and canoe were a huge plus, and being so close to the beach and lake were ideal. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

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

Family stay at Long Lake

Our family had a wonderful stay at Long Lake. Brought back many memories for our family of past vacations Up North. Everything was very clean, exactly as described. We had more than enough room for all of us to relax and enjoy this home. The kayaks & canoe were great to have to explore the lake & have lunch on Picnic Is. Many meals enjoyed in the well organized kitchen - including the lake trout from Fishtown! Our host was very responsive to any questions and had suggestions for local places for the family to try. We had family coming “back home” from across the country for this trip - everyone had a great time, wonderful weather, very comfortable place and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Awesome Family Vacation

We had a crew of 6 and there was more than enough space in the cabin. Fenced in yard was nice for the dogs. We used the kayaks everyday, so having those was a major plus. We rented a pontoon from Henrik at long lake water rentals and that was definitely a trip highlight. Short drive into TC, lots of hikes and activities nearby. Would definitely rent this place again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarai S.

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

Great for lake-lovers and close to everything up north

We had a wonderful week on Long Lake. We love kayaking and enjoyed the easy access to Long Lake (and the four kayaks and canoe they provided), and took long paddles to Brush Island (amazing sand bar there), Picnic Island and Long Island. Several of us paddled at sunset also. We also liked being close to Traverse City, Glen Arbor and the Leelanau Peninsula and found some good restaurants (recommend Broomstack, Taqueria TC Latino, and the Farm Club). We also biked on the Leelanau Trail twice, and on dirt roads around Lake Ann and other smaller lakes. Easy access to good grocery stores - Toms, Fresh Coast - and a number of high-quality coffee places. The house itself is very comfortable, and our dog enjoyed the fenced-in yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Doris Ward

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English