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Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake

Traverse City vacation home with kitchen

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Beach
Smart TV, fireplace, books, offices
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, beach near Taylor Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Traverse City

On lake.At this Traverse City vacation home, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Bullhead Lake Natural Area and 6 miles (10 km) of Cedar Lake. Lyons Lake and Bellows Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • beach near Taylor Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Front Street - 13 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 16 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 19 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Chateau Chantal - 33 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake

This is a beautiful three-bedroom cottage directly on Long Lake, one of Michigan's best lakes for fishing and boating.

Enjoy a private dock and swim in the crystal clear lake water. Use the mooring for your boat - there is a public launch just across the lake. There is a canoe for you to use. Long Lake has five islands that you can paddle to and explore. You can watch the sun set from the dock.

The house has three bedrooms (sleeps 6) and a common room with an open floor plan. There is an office and a deck that looks over the lake. The house has excellent wi-fi and a smart TV.

Summer Lark is a quiet house set back in the woods, but just 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City and all its activities. You can walk through the woods to the Timbers Recreation Area and enjoy lovely hikes. It is just a short drive to Interlochen, Leland and Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Main level: Master bedroom (queen bed), kitchen/dining/living room, office, full bathroom and deck.

Lower level: Second bedroom (queen bed) and third bedroom (three twin beds). Full bathroom.

We welcome pets, too.

Please note there are about five steps to get to the house, and then a longer set of steps to get down to the dock.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No parties, loud music or jet skis.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR-001030

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.9 mi (22-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake to the beach?

This vacation home is 11.1 mi (20-min drive) from Traverse City Beach and 7.2 mi (10-min drive) from West End Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake to downtown Traverse City?

This vacation home is 6.7 mi away from Traverse City.

Three Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alaina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, loved the cottage! It was perfect for our family for a long weekend. Weather was cool and rainy, but we were close to lots of things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay! Only thing to note is that the entrance is very easy to miss (it's on a curve on the highway) - make sure your GPS is correct! Would definitely come back at any time. Hosts were so responsive, helpful, and there were so many local spots to hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Fantastic spot

We really enjoyed our stay here. The house is beautiful and the property stunning. We were very comfortable and pleased with everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Excellent location and beautiful home

Lovely stay at this secluded but accessible cabin. Communication was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely cabin, set amongst the treetops, with views of Long Lake and your own dock! Plenty close to Traverse City but with that secluded lake-cabin feeling! The property was exactly as pictured and had all the amenities needed for a great family trip! 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek J.

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

Great, What you would expect.

Great cabin in the woods by the lake. Close to town if you want to go. Close to Lake Michigan and dunes if you want to go. Well stocked. Easy to get to.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Very cozy house in the woods with path to long lake

We had a lot of fun at this property. It was as advertized. Made friends with the neighbor on the right.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Wonderful stay

Great home nestled in the woods on beautiful Long Lake. Our group of four adults and two kids had a great week here. Summer Lark is very well-maintained, well-stocked, and has plenty of room to spread out. We enjoyed dinners on the deck, playing in the water, and cruising around the lake. Great location for other activities too. Owner Tim is spot on with communication-always prompt in responding to questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Can’t wait to return!

Loved it all! The property and location were exactly as described. The welcome note and bottle of local wine left for us was such a nice touch.We loved exploring the area & visiting different wineries. Our Maltese was welcome just about everywhere. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great!! Secluded and private but not too secluded. Very comfortable and relaxed area. House was very clean and neat when we got there. Host was very easy to communicate with and responded quickly! Deck overlook by woods and lake was great area to sit and relax with dogs. Close to traverse city (15-20 minutes) and close to sleeping bear approx. (30 minutes). Several very nice trails close by for hiking. Good access to food nearby in lake ann and traverse. Would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Overall excellent property

Summer Lark was a wonderful rental property. Tim was very good about communicating property specifics and the entire family had a memorable vacation (including the 2 fur babies). Great view of lake from the house, excellent dock located on the quiet north end of Long Lake. The house was located conveniently to all the Traverse City attractions. Would highly recommend this property - thanks Tim!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sami W.

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

Wonderful get away with the family

This place was perfect for our family vacation. Wonderful communication from the property owners. Well stocked kitchen allowed us to cook many meals during our stay. Everything we needed nestled in the woods right by the lake. We had privacy and easy access to the water. It was located just far enough outside of the city to not deal with traffic, but close enough to everything that it was easy to get to where we needed to be. Would most definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

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

Amazing Secluded Lake Home

This house is an amazing lake getaway! It truely feels like a home, not just a rental. The owners have put together a fantastic guidebook with detailed personal recommendations for local hiking, shopping, and dining, along with a history of the house. The lake is quiet and feels secluded even though there are other houses nearby. It has all the benefits of being close to town and all the peacefulness of a lake in the woods. We loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Ahhh-That Up North Relaxing Vibe

So many favorite aspects to list: peaceful, rustling of the leaves in tall mature trees all around the property, crystal clear water of beautiful long lake, cozy nooks to curl up with a good book, board games, morning walks on private road through the woods, listening to the loons, moomers ice cream, 9 bean row baked goods from market, dinners on the deck……etc
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sable Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, plenty of space for us all. Appreciate all the attention to details and supplies.Not much of a lake view from the house because of the trees and getting down the 33 steps to the lake was challenging but when I did it was beautiful and the water was so clear. Definitely could’ve used more info about the amount of steps going into the house and down to the lake. But it is a wonderful house in the woods.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

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

Amazing Spot in Traverse City

This house was absolutely perfect for our annual summer family trip. It's the perfect mix of being secluded and private, yet close to all that Traverse City has to offer. The home is comfy and well laid out, fully stocked, and had plenty of space for the 4 of us and our 2 pups (love that it's dog friendly, too!) While there's not much of a yard (something to note if you have small kids, as we were a family of adults) we loved sitting on the deck as well as on the dock overlooking the lake. Tim was an amazing host who was very communicative and provided a ton of great info and recommendations about the surrounding area. Would absolutely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff I.

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

Top Notch!

This cottage on Long Lake was perfect for our Memorial Day Weekend stay. Tim went above and beyond in terms of communication and care leading up to our arrival, providing thorough information on the rental and surrounding area. We loved reading about the cottage/area's history! The home itself is in a terrific location, quietly situated on beautiful Long Lake. It had everything we needed, and was close enough to our favorite places in Traverse City and the surrounding areas. If given the chance, we would love to return again for another stay. We wholeheartedly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable time in the Traverse City area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Summer Lark

We loved our stay at Summer Lark. The layout worked great for our family. The master is upstairs, two beds and a full bath downstairs. Dog friendly...I'm pretty sure our dogs would like to live there and swim in the lake every day! Kitchen is well stocked with spices, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, trash bags, pots and pans, ect. Close proximately to downtown Traverse city and short drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Glen Arbor. Friendly neighbors and I even left my purse in downtown Traverse City by the lake when we took family pictures, and I had it returned to me by the nicest police officer. Tim is wonderful to work with. I would definitely recommend this house and rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Perfect Place for Family & Pooch

Perfect place to explore the Traverse City Area! ... And, your pooch is welcome. Great house with wonderful architecture including the skylights and lots of windows overlooking the wooded lot and Long Lake! It was fun to cook in this house as it offers a well-stocked kitchen. For those that went, the canoe ride to Round Island was the highlight of the week. Make sure to use the canoe! Location, location, location. For beautiful nature walks, drive 1 mile down the road to Timbers Recreation Area. Traverse City is only a simple 15-minute drive to downtown. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Shoreline and Leland with its historic Fishtown are 30-minutes away. We really enjoyed two wineries near Leland: Boathouse Vineyards and French Valley Vineyards. ... So many sites, so little time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne V.

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

September 2022

First time staying at Summer Lark during the week after Labor Day. Quiet time on the lake but still plenty of things to do in and around the area. We have stayed at other rentals by the same owners and were not disappointed with our first stay at Summer Lark. Summer Lark would be a nice rental for family or friend vacations as there is privacy on each level of this home. Would certainly stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve f.

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

Girls weekend

A cozy house in the woods with all the comforts of home. A great location for a lot of outdoor activities, to hit the wineries or retail therapy in Traverse City.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole b.

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

Amazing, can’t wait to come back.

We loved our stay! The location is amazing, nestled in the tress but close to all the things. It was a decent flight of stairs down to the water for my mother in law, but worth it. You are met with amazing views, great swimming and beautiful dock. The layout is perfect with a bedroom upstairs and the remaining rooms downstairs separate from main hangouts. The place is decorated very well and stocked with everything you need. Hosts were very nice and accommodating. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith A.

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

Adult family retreat

Recently spent a week at this location. My wife, myself, two adult children and their significant others. Main bedroom on main floor and two others in walkout basement. Worked out great. House was clean and in good working order. Lots of windows to view the woods and the lake beyond. Note that this is a wooded lot on a hill. If you want to hang out by the water you will be on the dock as there is no usable shore due to the awesome woods that go right to the water line. The dock is very nice. We had room for four beach chairs. There was a canoe available and we brought two kayaks. Enjoyed exploring the lake and the islands. You can walk to the Timbers Recreation area without going on main roads. We usually stay more on the west side of the peninsula but this location was nice as we could get to Traverse City easily as well as Sleeping Bear Dunes. Owner was communicative and responsive, all via email.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal K.

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

Family stay at summer lark

Enjoyed our stay, very quiet, beautiful view of the lake from the dock, and a great pivot point for lots to do in the grand traverse area. Liked the setup of the house in that the grandparents had the main floor and kids and Parents had the bottom floor for separate bathrooms and privacy. Overall, a very nice stay for all three generations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022