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Enjoy theTraverse City area lakes, rivers, wineries, trails and seclusion here!

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Living area
Comfort and character is here--!!
Many local events and maps plus cards, puzzles and games
Open concept Kitchen and dinning area.
Great free laundry facility.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 792.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Kingsley, MI
  • Fife Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Spider Lake
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Front

1 Queen Bed

Long Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Enjoy theTraverse City area lakes, rivers, wineries, trails and seclusion here!

Former hunting cabin that has all the comforts. This secluded location hosts a number of benefits for you to enjoy whether it is peace and quite, wine touring, hiking and horse back riding (we are on Mile 731.5) on the North Country Scenic Trail or using your quad or side by side on the great #5Mccct ORV trail. Close to Traverse City, lakes, rivers yet far enough off the paved road (2 miles) for a good nights sleep.

Property manager

Barn Martin
Premier Host

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 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please keep your pets off the furniture & beds!
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please dispose of your smoking goods--

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 first aid kit

About the area

Fife Lake

Located in Fife Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Emerald Vale Golf Course and Centre Ice Arena are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Boardman Preserve and South Branch Nature Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kingsley, MI

What's nearby

  • Fife Lake - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 24 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Spider Lake - 25 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 26 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Front Street - 34 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loon's Nest - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fife Lake Dairy Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gordy's Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kingsley Cakes - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy theTraverse City area lakes, rivers, wineries, trails and seclusion here! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Enjoy theTraverse City area lakes, rivers, wineries, trails and seclusion here!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy theTraverse City area lakes, rivers, wineries, trails and seclusion here!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Enjoy theTraverse City area lakes, rivers, wineries, trails and seclusion here! located?

This family-friendly Fife Lake holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Fife Lake Area Historical Museum, Lakeside Park and Holbrook Lake. Fife Lake and Fife Lake Public Library are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Great place to stay

Great cabin with everything we needed for an enjoyable time upnorth. Close to Traverse and a few outings we planned. I would rent here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennis K.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Host was awesome !

The place had everything you would want in a cabin . Only downfall was distance to get to any attractions and some upgrades needed .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

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

Awesome place

Barn was a great host and thought of everything that you need! Very clean and organized house! Nice setting in the middle of the woods! I would definitely recommend it and I also would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

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

Excellent

Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

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

Dog

Great time peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quick birthday get away

Loved it! It’s very well-appointed and comfortable! Plenty of room for us to spread out including our doggos. Property owner welcomed us and invited us to use the trails on the property which were nicely maintained and beautiful. Can’t think of a thing we needed or wanted - highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

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

Great place tucked away. Quiet and relaxing. Host is a nice guy. Thanks again!!

It was a great place to get away thanks for the hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathi W.

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

Peaceful, beautiful, and very clean!

What an amazing home! Beautiful property perfect for anyone!! We enjoyed our vacation even more because of this wonderful property. Everything was provided.. we didn’t need a thing! Extremely comfy vibe… just lovely!!! The owner Barn is so friendly, sweet, & accommodating!! Thank you soooo much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy F.

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

Perfect location and the cabin was cozy.

Quiet and relaxing place and easy to access. We met the owner, Barn, a super nice person who was more than accomadating that the cabin met our needs. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

T.J. K.

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

Nice place

Had everything you need for good weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

wade p.

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

Secluded cottage

Nice secluded cabin in the woods. House had everything needed for a week long stay. We enjoyed the rear screened in porch, outdoor grill and fire pit nightly, (firewood supplied a huge plus). We highly recommend for a nice getaway!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith Y.

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

Great stay

Barn is a great host and made sure we had everything we needed. Keith
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

Clean and as advertised

Property was clean and the host was easy to contact.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb A.

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

Cute clean cabin with wonderful screened porch and lots of area for dog to exercise

Cabin was very clean and cute. Loved screened in porch for evening relaxing without bugs. Nice area for the pup to get exercise. Host was very friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

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

Great cabin in the woods and a great host!

Rustic cabin with plenty of room and Barn, the host, is the best. Cabin is well equipped and I appreciate the little touches. Only a half hour from traverse city and an hour from the dunes, it's a great spot. Thank you Barn, we had a great time, thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Great place hidden away in the woods

We had a great 3 day holiday weekend staying in this cabin. It was very clean, quiet and exactly what we were looking for. We watched the deer from the porch while we drank our coffee. Proximity to the wineries, sleeping bear dunes and Traverse City was great. There are a couple of places to get food within 10 minutes as well as a little brewery. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Nice getaway

Secluded
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Rachel S.

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

Great place

Our stay was great. Easy to navigate and communicate with the host. Clean and well stocked. Check in and check out was easy and smooth. The beds were comfy and the towels were great! The doors to the bedrooms were fairly thin so you heard noise from the living space but over all great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

The perfect cabin!

This cabin exceeded all of our expectations! The check in process was a breeze, and the host, Barn, was fantastic. This location was the perfect size for our needs and it was extremely clean and had everything we needed. The sun porch at the back of the cabin was easily the favored spot by all of us. As a “work from anywhere” person, I appreciated the WiFi connection - super stable and fast enough for what I needed. We also appreciated that our dog was able to join us on this trip; there was plenty of room for him to run and play. Our trip was mostly rained out, but that just amplified the coziness of the cabin! I would recommend this location for anyone visiting the Traverse City area looking for more of a rustic/woodsy feel. We are already planning on returning for a future trip. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LIsa B., East Lansing

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

Nice secluded cabin

Everything was as described. Actually the cabin was better than we expected! Great yard for the dogs to run. We enjoyed the fire pit and the night sky full of stars every night. Enjoyed walking some of the trail in the woods. Great place to stay - you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emmily N.

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

Excellent Choice!

The bnb was wonderful. Out in the woods with lots of nearby trails and activities. We could have stayed longer just to get to everything. It wasn't far from Traverse City either, so we could easily enjoy the city life too. And our host, Barn, did a great job. He was helpful and friendly, and made sure our stay was everything we could hope for. I recommend his bnb to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina F.

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

Clean, rustic get away!

We brought our 16 year old daughter and a few of her friends for the weekend to celebrate her sweet 16. We had high hopes for better weather, but it's Michigan- so you never know what you're going to get! The place is very clean and Barn is a delight to communicate with. It is a little rustic, but it has a nice cabin charm to it. Nothing to complain about other than the rain!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kori F.

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

Amazing!

I have nothing negative to say about our recent stay here! Went up for a girls wine tour trip and the location was exactly what we were looking for. The house was clean and perfectly set up for a fun time. Barn was nothing short of an amazing host. He was in communication with me from the start and made sure we had everything we needed. 10/10 would go back or recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena P.

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

Relaxing cabin in great location

We had wonderful time at this property. Cabin is very nice, it is actually better and bigger than in the pictures, so clean! and has anything one could need. Very nice porch with a grill and amazing fire pit. The host, Barn, is very accommodating, and responsive to any questions. The location is great, it is a short drive to Traverse city, and not far from Sleeping bear dunes. We have also done a day trip to Petoskey while there. Cabin is in a secluded location but only a few minutes drive from a full size grocery store, so you don’t need to bring a ton of food with you. This was one of the best properties we stayed in Michigan and would definitely like to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Watch out if you have pet allergies.

The place is small and rugged but the price and location was good for our needs. We filled the space with 6 adults. Barney was a very good host and the place was clean. My only complaint is that my husband and I are both allergic to pet dander. Despite the rule to not have pets in bed with them, we could tell that the last people who stayed there let their pet stay in bed with them as the blanket made us itch, eyes and nose water and the smell in the room and whole place was bad We were able to air it out after a few days and wash the blanket but it still bothered us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Barn Martin

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After retiring from Chicago and operating many a business, as well as enjoying the tour boat world as a captain, I moved up to the180 degree changing lifestyle of the country.
Always enjoy meeting people and look forward to helping more folks enjoy the peace and quiet that can be had alongside of the amenities the city has to offer.

Why they chose this property

I started looking for a place on a lake up here as I love fishing but a good friend said to me " if you get a house on a lake, you will never fish another lake"! This brought me to a forest home and a boat on a trailer. The rest is history---;-)

What makes this property unique

Far enough away from the towns and still close enough for it all---;-)

Languages:

English

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