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Cottage 2 by the lake

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fife Lake, MI
  • Fife Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Fife Lake Area Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Twin Lakes
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cottage 2 by the lake

The Lake Cabins Resort provides a rustic getaway with modern amenities for your hiking, biking or boating vacation. The resort accommodations include the Lake House and 6 log cabins. along with complimentary use of our kayaks and paddle boards. Our resort has 100 ft of private beachfront along all sport, 617 acre Fife Lake, which is known for its great fishing and water sports. A short drive to Traverse City, Kalkaska and Cadillac put Fife Lake in the center of it all, with the Boardman River to the north and the Manistee River to the south. Whether you are looking for a getaway for 2, or a place to host a large gathering, The Lake Cabins Resort has something to fit your needs.

The resort was built in the early 40’s and has lots of local history with the people and families that have enjoyed the resort in years past. We have restored the full log cabins with new kitchens and many upgrades that make for a great vacation spot. Fife Lake was voted best inland lake in northern Michigan in 2014.

Our pristine beach is a great place to relax and soak up some sun. You can feel comfortable with the kids swimming off our beach as the water is shallow to the end of our dock. Boat rentals are available should you wish to tour the lake and find the eagles nests or loon’s nests.

Cabin 2 has 2 bedrooms and 1 futon that make out to a double beds. Sleeps 5 comfortably, 6 if the children are small. Approximately 350 square feet.

Property manager

Jeff and Beckey Billlings
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Contact owners for information.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Note from host: Contact owners for information.
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

Fife Lake

Located in Fife Lake, this cabin is on the beach. While the natural beauty of South Boardman Preserve and South Branch Nature Preserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Emerald Vale Golf Course.
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Fife Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Fife Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fife Lake Area Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fife Lake Public Library - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Twin Lakes - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 32 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankee Boy Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Loon's Nest - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fife Lake Dairy Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gordy's Place - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage 2 by the lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage 2 by the lake ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage 2 by the lake ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage 2 by the lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fife Lake cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Fife Lake and Fife Lake Area Park. Lakeside Park and Fife Lake Area Historical Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittney D.

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

Wonderful stay!

Becky was wonderful and the cabin was clean and cozy! Already planning to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Great vacation spot!

We had a great time staying on this property! The hosts were great and it was clean. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of utensils and cookware. We would definitely visit here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cabin by the lake.

Very nice, the host was very nice, the lake was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Would recommend

Was a good spot that’s around a lot of stuff to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

Great spot for families

We took a short trip with our family of 5. Hoping to return with extended family after seeing the setup and common areas. Appreciated the kayaks and paddleboards.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

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

Awesome place. Beautiful setting on Fife Lake. Jeff the host is a true gentleman.

Wonderful experience for my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Fife lake cabin #2

Very comfortable , many things to do if you choice, swimming, kayaking, bodyboarding, a boat to rent, short distance is town. Everyone around Fife Lake was so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My husband and I enjoyed our cabin so much!! The cabin was super clean and adorable and right on the lake! Everyone was very friendly and nice and we plan on coming back soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marisol M.

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

Annual camping trip

Incredible host incredible area and very very clean accommodations. Jeff the host was so helpful and so accommodating .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

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

Summer trip

Cozy little cabin and workes perfect for us. Unfortunately we weren't able to use kayaks and beach due to the weather but maybe next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jami K.

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

Up North

Very clean cabins on beautiful Fife Lake. The owners were very helpful and enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marianne F.

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

Mckinney

We enjoyed ourselves We enjoyed ourselves you'll come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kammi B.

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

Pleasant

The owners were very friendly and helpful, cabin was spacious and had everything you needed. We met some awsome people while we were there....
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christina H.

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

Fife Lake

Cabin was very clean and newly renovated! Awesome to have access to all of the water activities (kayaking etc.)!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I thought the owners were very nice and eager to answer questions. Loved the place and will be coming back. The lady I first met when I got there (cleaning staff) was very nice too. Loved it all, only negative was very dirty behind the stove. Hope to see you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty W.

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

Wonderful rustic cabin stay with beautiful lake

This was our first time staying in the cabins on Fife lake and we will definitely be back. It is a nice area to relax and enjoy the view of the lake. The cabins were as described, quaint with just the basics of what you need. The free kayaks were our favorite amenity. Just to note, the bathrooms are really small so if you have kids, the entire bathroom floor will be wet from showers but we didnt mind too much since we enjoyed the rest of the cabin and lake so much. The host were very friendly and helpful and made our stay just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

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

Fife Lake Family Time

We stayed here July 5-8 of 2023 because our son was in the Traverse City Cherry Festival Parade. It was 1/2 hr. from Traverse City but so much less expensive. We LOVED our stay here. The cabin was cute and clean and the resort as a whole was very charming. We loved coming back to the cabin after a long day in the city for some R&R. The cabin had everything we needed and it was nice to cook some meals there to save money. The lake was close and beautiful. There is also a great ice cream place right down the road! We will definitely stay here again if our son is in the parade next year. We can't wait!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

myrth p.

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

Was good

It was as expected. Clean and everything we needed. Property manager on site was very helpful and nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela S., Warren

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

Great experience!

Very nice cabin and property. The host , Becky, greeted us when we got there. She was very friendly. The cabin was very clean and had a great view of the lake. Quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Great Place!

Check in was super easy, management responded to messages quickly. Beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

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

All Ladies Weekend

Cabins were clean and well stocked for cooking bathing and sleeping
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Family Reunion

Jeff and Beckey's property was perfect for our family reunion. We rented the house and all of the cabins and each family had their own space - it was perfect. The house and cabins have everything you need and everything was spotless! We spent lots of time swimming in the lake, kayaking, and paddle boarding. The little kids had fun playing in the beach and shallow water area. The outside area around the cabins was perfect for eating meals together, outdoor movie night, 80's night, and talking around the fire pit. We ventured into Traverse City and visited the Sleeping Bear Dunes national park. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

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

The Cabins we're in a Great Location on the Lake & Had a Very Siren Setting w/ a Overlook

The Best part was A Bald Eagle Landed in a Tree limb no More Then 20 Ft. Away from us & WHAT AN AWESOME SIGHT...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Glenn B.

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

Fife lake

Could have been cleaner. Cob webs in the sink and on the ceiling fan. Toilet leaked at the base. Weather did not allow us to use the kayak, canoe and boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

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

Fife lake

Enjoyed the lake and accommodations were comfortable. I love older resorts for their ambience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jeff and Beckey Billlings

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My wife and I are semi-retired. We enjoy meeting people and our goal is to make sure everyone has a great vacation. We are not a resort that tries to nickel and dime you. We have complimentary kayak and paddle board for our guest to use. We also offer boat rentals that are priced under market pricing. We would love to meet you and have you stay at the resort.
Jeff and Beckey

Why they chose this property

My wife and I choose this property due to the beach and waterfront access. The cabins are great and the water is clean. Fife Lake was awarded the cleanest lake in Michigan. Great fishing also.

What makes this property unique

We are a short drive from the Sand Dunes, Traverse City and other popular locations. This is a peaceful resort to relax after a day of visiting many of Michigan's popular locations.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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