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Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. Pet okay.

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Exterior
Kitchen
Lower level game/tv room
Living room main floor - Two full sofas and a love seat.  Large flat screen tv and a wood burning fireplace.
Lower level game/tv room - Lower-level game/tv room.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12418.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Spider Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Arbutus Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. Pet okay.

The main level features a spacious living room/kitchen combo with a great view of the lake. There's a large flat-panel TV with cable and a large deck just off the living room. The fully stocked kitchen includes a gas stove, dishwasher, and all the tools needed to prepare meals for the whole family. Additionally, there is a wood-burning fireplace in the living room. There are 2 bedrooms: 1 with a King bed and the other with 2 Queens, each equipped with "Smart TVs” rather than Cable TVs. There is also 1 full bathroom and 1 half bath.

Upstairs, there's a bedroom with a King bed and a full bathroom.

The walk-out lower level features three bedrooms—one Queen, two twins, and two twins—and one full bathroom. There's a fantastic family/game room to relax in, with opportunities to play pool, shuffleboard, or Pac-Man. Afterward, you can unwind in front of a large TV with cable! There's also an enclosed porch off the lower level family room that overlooks the water (please note that the outdoor room can get hot and muggy in the heat of summer).

The outdoor area is fabulous. You'll find a private lakefront with plenty of space for water activities. The shore is a bit soft, and the sand gets harder as you move out into the lake. There are 4 kayaks, a canoe, and a pedal boat available for water fun, as well as a swim raft. If you're bringing your own boat, there's a boat launch just down the street. The property also has a dock where a boat up to 22' can be tied. Additionally, a gas grill, outdoor furniture, and a fire pit enhance the outdoor experience. Tippicanoe Lodge promises to be an unforgettable vacation. A well-behaved dog is welcome with an additional nonrefundable cleaning fee. However, their humans are expected to clean up after their pets outside.

Grace McDonald Park is about 2 miles from the house. Spider Lake is located 12 miles south of downtown Traverse City. It's an easy trip to the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, which is only 11.5 miles away. Shopping is conveniently located just 5 miles from the property. You can also enjoy various festivals, wine tours, hiking, biking, music, and more. Elmbrook Golf Course is only 5 miles away. There's so much to do in this great northern area.

STR # 005714

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 10....14 with up to 4 kids under 6

Bedroom 1: King (main floor) || Bedroom 2: 2 queen beds (main floor) || Bedroom 3: King (upstairs, private bath) || Bedroom 4: queen bed (lower level) || Bedroom 5: two twins (lower level) || Bedroom 6: two twins (lower level)

OUTDOORS: Sand Fire pit, gas grill, private yard, outdoor dining table & chairs, deck, Kayaks, Paddle boat, Canoe, and Swim Raft!

INDOORS: WiFi, DVD player, flat screen smart TV, Roku, 2 wood-burning fireplaces, Pool table, shuffleboard, arcade game (Pac-Man and a ton of other games), dart board

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, tea kettle, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: Washer & dryer, iron & ironing board, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, Central Air

PARKING: space for 4 vehicles

-- POLICIES --

- Pets allowed with fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

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Property manager

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 and a deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Spider Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 15 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Front Street - 22 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Country Traditions Café - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. Pet okay. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. Pet okay.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. Pet okay.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront in Traverse City. Pool table. Pet okay. located?

This family-friendly Traverse City holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Forest Lakes and Spider Lake. Arbutus Lake and High Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice area, nice place, not enough towels, but a good time!
We celebrated my husband birthday with family and friends. Some things need to be updated and others were updated. Great space!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

tina p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Home
We plan to return. My group of friends get together every January for good food and company, this was a perfect place for us
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

2025 Sleigh Ride
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had six couples that stayed for our annual Sleigh ride. The home was very clean and supplied everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and stacked with everything you need!
We loved our stay! So much for the younger adults to do downstairs and a peaceful place upstairs. Clean, updated and would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Last Minute Rental
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had booked another location for our trip but it was cancelled on us at the last minute and we were able to find this rental property. It met and exceeded all of our expectations for space and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

KURBIS FEST 2024
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great experience...

10/10 Excellent

Lorijean N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We had a wonderful time at this VRBO! Not only was there plenty of beds/bedrooms, but there was a great deal of space for everyone to relax and have multiple activities going on at once (playing cards upstairs and playing games or watching a movie downstairs, etc.). The balconies/decks were also very spacious and the view of the lake was beautiful. We were lucky to be there when the Northern Lights were visible and there was a meteor shower and the display was unfogettable. I couldn't recommend this VRBO more!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family outing
We used so many of the amenities! Kayaks, swimming, walking, billards, shuffle board. Had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

Great for a large family
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family enjoyed this beautiful home for a second year. Plenty of space to play and talk, lovely waterfront, swim dock and boats, great kitchen with all the things needed to make family meals and firepit area for night time s’mores - all made for a memorable family vacation. And the location near Traverse City, Glenn Lake, Sutton’s Bay, and Lake Michigan made for something fun and different to do each day of the week.
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

Family vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I highly recommend this lake house it is absolutely beautiful, the kids loved the pool table and game room and enjoyed the swim dock they spent hours jumping off it, I enjoyed the kayaks morning and night, such a beautiful lake😊 We met a friendly neighbor cat and so many beautiful dragonflies. This house was super clean and we had no problems so I give it a 10/10 we will be back 😉 p.s. the only thing I recommend for the owners is update there board games and maybe a couple family movies 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation home on the lake.
We had 9 family members. 3 of them where teen boys. They took the 3 basement bedroom. It was great. The kitchen was well stocked. The house was only 10 to 15 min from town. The outside water items and dock worked well. We even rented a pontoon and the dock was right there. My only suggestion for company would be that we had to purchase batteries for tv remotes and garbage bags. One of the bathroom lights above mirror had 4 blown out bulbs. These were small and no big deal. One of our favorites was all the fridge storage. We did more cooking on grill and eating at home then eating out. The table seating all 9 of it was my mother in laws favorite. I would stay again and recommend to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Janis M.

Nice place but.....
Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Although the home was very large and would accommodate a lot of people, the communication prior to our arrival was extremely off-putting. There was a contract that required my initials in 43 different spots. The contract itself was intimidating. I was even required to provide the names of all my family members attending the 2 night stay. This, in my opinion is over the top and because of this, I will stay away from renting from this company in the future. The individuals I spoke with prior to our stay, were both understanding and affable and sensitive to our needs. Thank you for that.The house itself, once again, had more rules posted throughout the house along with the requirement to have us strip the beds and take the garbage out to the bin on a certain day. Again in my opinion, this is not what I pay a high price for; this is my vacation time. If I wanted to do housework, I'd have stayed home. Not appropriate at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina M., Detroit, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on Spider Lake
Our group enjoyed the overall location and spaciousness of this lake house. It's close to everything we wanted to do, plus was in a beautiful setting on top of it! The kitchen had everything we needed, and then some. Beds were very comfortable. It was nice to have garage access to store our bicycles. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property
Plenty of room for everyone, great lake views, lots of games, kayaks and paddle boats we could use. Loved the firepit by the water. Well stocked kitchen. Great communication with the rental company.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sally and Bob L.

3 Generation Family Gathering
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was lovely and the location was ideal. Spider Lake is quite beautiful and we enjoyed the use of the kayaks, canoe, and pedal boat as well as swimming off the raft. It was also close to Traverse City and near enough to Interlochen Arts camp where one of our family members teaches in the summer to make it the perfect place to all get together. The house was extremely well kept and looked better than in the photographs. There was plenty of room for everyone to do things together and to separate at times. The kitchen was well equipped and having 2 refrigerators was great. We had room for everything and were able to cook almost all of our meals there. We hope to stay in Tippicanoe Lodge again next year.

8/10 Good

Walter P., Farmington Hills, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great, but with issues not addressed
House and location were great. Everything VRBO advertised was accurate. Accommodated 11 mature adults Living area roomy: kitchen well stocked. Issues: Living area VERY dark. 2 lamps with 3 way capability and 60 w bulbs: one overhead chandelier did not work: leaking shower head: remotes missing batteries: driveway plowed, but not scraped; therefore very icy. Dishwasher did not work. Three calls to Up North Rental Vacations to report issues: One call spoke with Lindsay who said owner would be by to address issues. Two calls re dishwasher: left messages. NO RESPONSE FROM UP NORTH RENTALS. Customer service lacking and therefore we will neither return to nor recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

SBW weekend Reunion
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Second year for our group at this house. It is a great rental with plenty of room for 10 adults. The home was clean, in great shape and provided everything we needed to feed everyone on multiple occasions. The view of the lake was amazing from the kitchen & family room. The beds were comfortable and the game room provided enough activities and space for everyone to gather! Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home
Enjoyed our time at Tippecanoe residence. Very clean and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Ann N., Birmingham, Michigan

Wonderful Lakefront Property
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, a wonderful lakefront property! We had a great time on the lake and were pleased by how convenient the house is to Traverse City amenities. While the house served our large family well, we were disappointed with how it has been maintained, particularly on the outside. We stayed last year during the same week, and found many of the same concerns - broken furniture, cluttered unkept sunroom, damaged solar lights and dirty unsafe water equipment. Inside we found a disorganized kitchen (we addressed ourselves and left it in a much better state), cluttered utility closets (they just need to be emptied), slow drains and leaky faucets. It is worth noting we contacted Visit Up North and they promptly sent someone to address some of the immediate issues, but we felt most should have been identified and addressed BEFORE our arrival. Despite these complaints, we plan to rent again in 2023 - the size and location can't be beat! We look forward to seeing property improvements next year.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location
Everything was great! Terrific location and Spider lake is a great all-sport lake. Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
It was a very nice house and a great location. The kids went swimming in the lake even though it was cool when we were there. We alll had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Mark K.

2nd stay at tippacanoe
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place is in a great location and serves as a great lodging for our group, however this year (and I understand most is weather related) our stay was a bit more difficult as access to the property became very dangerous both driving and walking from the driveway to the home, conditions were very slippery and access had not been fully cleared. There was also a thick layer of ice in the 3 season room that had pushed the door open and froze it in that position, so that room was unusable. We understand that the climate and weather is mostly at fault, but since several people fell in the property due to these conditions I felt it worth mentioning. Overall, we would stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iceman bike race 2021
The house was spacious and clean. There was plenty of room for 10 adults. The kitchen had everything needed to prepare a feast. The game room was a great place to relax and have fun. The property manager was attentive and helpful with all of our questions and requests. The view from the main level of the lake was amazing. Definitely will come back and stay here again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
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8/10 Good

Great Couples Getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our rental was on a beautiful lake. The house accommodated our larger group very easily. It was in a great location only 15 minutes from downtown and plenty of room for all. The basement had a nice set up with additional games and such which was a nice touch. Firepit overlooking the lake was great as well. The only thing I would say is that the home needs some updating and certain things need to be replaced. Otherwise, it was a great time for our group!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

Great Get-Away!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is well appointed and lovely. Kitchen has all needed gadgets except for a blender. The 2 king beds are devine! The other beds are not comfortable at all for adults and could use an upgrade (memory foam toppers are amazing and inexpensive hint hint!). We enjoyed the canoe and the firepit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

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