Little Blue on a Big Blue Lake

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House with Arbutus Lake in front, about 100 ft of private beachfront.

Family room, kitchen & dining area with lake views. Smart TV - bring your logins

Paddle board, canoe, row boat, 2 kayaks-use at own risk. Must wear life jacket.

Front patio has outdoor seating. Chairs on beach with fire pit on beach.

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Beach view
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI

Arbutus Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Spider Lake
‪7 min drive‬
Traverse City Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom #3 (Bunk beds with 2 full beds-sleeps 4)

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

STR# 008170

Northwest Michigan voted one of CNN Travel's The best places to visit for 2024!!

Welcome to our little blue cottage on a big blue lake. This charming, boho chic cottage sits on Arbutus Lake, less than 15 minutes to downtown Traverse City. With 100 feet of private beachfront, enjoy a tranquil kayak or canoe ride, row boat or stand up paddle board on this serene lake. House is fully equipped for your group whether you would like a great summer beach getaway or to enjoy wine country during the amazing fall colors or some skiing and ice fishing during the winter months. It is the perfect up north getaway!

This is a three bedroom/one bathroom lake front cottage with private beach. Main level has family room, kitchen and dining area with additional seating on outdoor front covered patio for keeping an eye on the kids at the beach or just taking in the picturesque beauty of the lake in front. Second floor has three bedrooms, one bathroom, office, three season room with full lake views and adjoining outdoor dining area. Outdoor security camera at entrance for safety, video only. No pets, no smoking and no events please. Thank you.

There is a neighborhood street between the house and the lake but it is very low traffic. It's just there for the cottages on the street to connect to the main road. Also please note there is no dishwasher and this is an older cottage so the bedrooms have dressers and hanging wall hooks but do not have closets.

High speed internet.

Close to horse show by the bay.

This is a new property/listing for us so limited rentals/reviews reflected on the platform so far.

Property manager

Enrico Schaefer & Reham Alexander

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

SECURITY CAMERA ON-SITE (for our security and yours, which is always on and located outside front of house facing entry steps and street).

Important information

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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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Centre Ice Arena, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Arbutus Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Spider Lake - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
Centre Ice Arena - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
Traverse City Beach - 11 min drive - 14.1 km
Front Street - 17 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Peegeo’s - ‬13 min drive
‪K I Bar And Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Village Ice Cream Shoppe - ‬9 min drive
‪Taqueria TC Latino Dos - ‬10 min drive
‪Subway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Blue on a Big Blue Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Blue on a Big Blue Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Blue on a Big Blue Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Blue on a Big Blue Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City holiday home is just steps away from Forest Lakes and Arbutus Lake. Spider Lake is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michele K.

21 Aug 2024

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

Great find on a nice lake

Great location and peaceful setting! We enjoyed the cozy cottage and the owners were quick to respond to any questions or issues. Everything was well stocked and very nicely decorated. Beds were comfy, too!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

20 July 2024

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

Great cottage on Arbutus Lake

We had a great stay at Little Blue on Arbutus Lake. Cottage was clean, great decor and very well stocked. Owners were very responsive and helpful. It’s a beautiful lake and we loved sandy beach with all of the beach toys, boats and paddle board.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allasandra S.

10 July 2022

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

Amazing Beach House

Fantastic stay, host and house! Beautiful lake, neighborhood, and hiking.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

26 Aug 2023

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

Lake Arbutus Stay

Awesome house for family stay on lake arbutus , able to rent pontoon from Ben of boats up north that worked great with dock and paddle boards, house well appointed and had no issues with stay .

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

31 July 2023

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

Little Blue

Nice little lake house and the lake was beautiful. The owners were very quick to respond to any questions that we had.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Aug 2022

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

Great cottage on an amazing quiet lake

My family and I had a wonderful stay together for a week in August. House is decorated very nicely and had all the amenities we needed for our stay. The fridge is a little smaller than the average home but we made it work with no problems. The road in between the beach and the cottage did have some car traffic throughout the day but drivers were attentive and drove slowly so we were not too concerned with our kids going back and forth. The lake itself was absolutely perfect, clean, quiet (this section of arbutus had very little boat traffic and was no wake) with very friendly neighbors. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend to all.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janelle C.

14 Aug 2022

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

Cozy Lake Cabin near Traverse City

Great cabin on Lake Arbutus. We had a wonderful time exploring the area and enjoying everything ‘Little Blue’ had to offer. The cabin is tastefully decorated with a ‘homey’ feel. The kitchen is very well equipped. We appreciated the nice dishes and serving pieces. We really liked having both coffee makers. We also appreciated that common spices/condiments were stocked; we added to the collection. The ‘Welcome’ card and bottle of wine were a nice touch. The beds were comfortable, and it was nice to be able to do laundry and go home with suitcases full of clean clothes. The kayaks and paddleboard were a hit and used every day. Thank you for supplying wood for our nightly fires. We spent a lot of time on the front porch watching the kids fish with the fishing rods that were in the deck box. We spent time in Traverse City and Glen Arbor which were just a short drive from the cabin. Our hosts Enrico and Reham were amazing and very responsive. They answered lots of questions we had about the area and provided suggestions on things to do and places to go. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leena H.

14 Nov 2021

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

Charming Cottage Getaway

This was a super cozy, charming, little cottage right on the lake. It was perfect for the 7 of us. It’s decorated super cute with a fully stocked kitchen and very clean. It’s so great because almost every room of the house has an amazing view of the lake. The three season room on the upper level was a perfect additional space to relax and soak in the view of the sunset on the lake in the evenings. The beach had a firepit and all kinds of lake toys for use (paddle board, canoe and row boat) but it was too chilly for us to go in the water. The hosts Reeham and Enrico were great and very responsive. Anything we inquired about they responded right away. They even left a welcome gift for us which was so thoughtful. The cottage is a close and easy drive to downtown Traverse City and everything in the area, the wineries, trails, etc. We even took a day trip to the Sleeping Bear Dunes which was only about 45 minutes away. I would highly recommend this rental and we will definitely be back in the summer when we can take full advantage of the lake. Thanks for such a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Enrico Schaefer & Reham Alexander

Hosts: Enrico Schaefer and Reham Alexander (husband and wife)

Why they chose this property

Northern Michigan is one of the most beautiful, most majestic places on earth. We have both grown up enjoying the beauty of this place and making memories with our families and we want the same for you. This is such a charming, quaint and unique little cottage right on Arbutus Lake, less than 15 minutes to downtown Traverse City. With 100 feet of private beachfront, enjoy a tranquil canoe ride, row boat or stand up paddle board on this serene lake. House is fully equipped for your group whether you would like a great summer beach getaway or to enjoy wine country during the amazing fall colors or some ice fishing during the winter months. It is the perfect up north getaway!

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom #2

Guest Bedroom #3 (Bunk beds with 2 full beds-sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property