*** Large sandy beach & swim area, 15 minutes to downtownTraverse City!

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9.4

Exceptional

3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI

Spider Lake8 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)14 min drive
Traverse City Beach16 min drive
Front Street18 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

#1

1 King Bed

#2

1 Queen Bed

#3

1 Queen Bed

Living room futon couch

1 Double Futon

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

*** NEWLY RENOVATED w/ NEW BEDS & AC***
Sleeps 6-8 persons. Welcome to the Lakeview Cottage on beautiful Arbutus Lake. Our cottage is located on the four acres of Pineview Resort with 300ft of sandy private beach frontage (guests and owners only) as well as a large sandy swim area. Arbutus Lake is an all sports lake which is perfect for boating, skiing, fishing or paddling. We have a private boat launch and dock space is available for your boat/pontoon. Kayaks are also available to our renters free of charge. Other amenities at your cottage include a private fire pit with seating, picnic table and private deck with table and chairs as well as a NEW large propane grill for cooking outside. Enjoy partial lake views while you relax with coffee on the deck for sunrise or enjoy your meal at multiple outdoor tables for dining al fresco. The lake/beach area is located about 75 steps downhill from the cottage, just follow the designated path. Sleep well in one of the 3 bedrooms. There is also a futon couch that can transform into a bed for extra sleeping accommodations. You may also enjoy the resorts shared amenities such as a beach fire pit, beach chairs and swim platform as well as plenty of spots to fish from and a private playground and basketball court for kids. Lakeview is only a 15 minute drive to downtown Traverse City for many great dining and shopping options. We are also close to the upper portion of the boardman river and brownbridge quiet area for hiking and river adventures. Also near by is Ranch Rudolf for horseback riding and river canoe/kayak rentals. Whether you are looking for fun in the sun or a relaxing time by the lake, we are certain you will enjoy your vacation with us.

Property manager

Todd

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Lakeside at the cottage. Look at the rippling sand and crystal clear water!

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

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

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

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Spider Lake - 8 min drive
Traverse City State Park - 16 min drive
Traverse City Beach - 16 min drive
Front Street - 18 min drive
Turtle Creek Stadium - 20 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Peegeo's - ‬13 min drive
‪Village Ice Cream Shoppe - ‬10 min drive
‪Taqueria TC Latino Dos - ‬11 min drive
‪K I Bar And Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪A. Papano's Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is *** Large sandy beach & swim area, 15 minutes to downtownTraverse City! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at *** Large sandy beach & swim area, 15 minutes to downtownTraverse City! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *** Large sandy beach & swim area, 15 minutes to downtownTraverse City! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is *** Large sandy beach & swim area, 15 minutes to downtownTraverse City! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City cottage is just steps away from Forest Lakes and Arbutus Lake. Spider Lake is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Gwynne L., Perrysburg, OH

16 July 2023

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

Quiet and Clean, but shower is uncomfortable

This house is up on a hill within the resort. I was under the impression is was right on the water. You can see the water from the deck (through trees), but its at the bottom of a hill. It is nice and quiet, and plenty of shade. Very nice fire pit and outdoor seating. The house was clean and the beds comfortable. The shower was the worst part. It is like showering in a phone booth, it is super small. Not much can be done about it. It was clean and in good shape, but no way a female could shave legs in it. An improvement the owners could make is to put some mirrors in the bedrooms. There is only 1 mirror in the house above the bathroom sink. Also, it would be nice if the owners provided 2 towels and 2 washcloths per person since it does not have laundry on site. The futon in the living room fits maybe 2 adults and 1 kid, so there is not a lot of room to hang out and watch tv at night. TV's in the bedrooms would be nice. Overall we had a nice time, and my daughter loved the playground.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jill M.

18 Aug 2022

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

vacation

Nice place. A bit disappointed with the expectation of the lake as we didn't feel comfortable swimming in it but overall a great vacation. Thanks

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

31 Aug 2021

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

Nice family vacation

The lake was beautiful and the cabin was well equipped and clean!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisseth H.

16 Aug 2021

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

A peaceful and enjoyable week

The beach was perfect for small children, and adequate for older people who can swim out into deeper water if they want to. The water is very clear. Kayaks and canoe available to paddle from lake to lake. Quiet, peaceful, secure, beautiful location on a northern wooded lake. Adequate space between cottages. Very well equipped, clean cottage. Owner attentive to any needs as they arise. Great place to spend a relaxing week!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dorene N., Saginaw

21 July 2021

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

Beautiful Arbutus Lake

We had the best week! Todd was a great host, and very accommodating to my questions. Very clean and beautiful cottage. We had everything we needed for a great week!! Can’t wait to go back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

25 June 2021

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

A wonderful retreat, with a lake view & access! We’ll definitely be back!!

The hosts we very welcoming and hospitable. They responded quickly to our needs and questions, overall an amazing cottage & for a great value! We look forward to coming here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021