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30 mins. from Traverse City. Quaint retreat. Perfect for two, centrally located!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fife Lake, MI
  • Fife Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Spring Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Twin Lakes
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Fife Lake

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of the apartment, you'll find Fife Lake and Florence Island. Also, Spring Lake is within half a mile (1 km) and Twin Lakes is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fife Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Florence Island - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Spring Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Twin Lakes - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Holbrook Lake - 9 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loon's Nest - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fife Lake Dairy Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

30 mins. from Traverse City. Quaint retreat. Perfect for two, centrally located!

Hello! We live upstairs in the chalet and your unit is downstairs, attached, but has its own private entrance and rooms. The setting is convenient to the village but sits in peaceful surroundings with plenty of tall trees, a pond and cozy backyard with flowers. Across the street is beautiful all-sport Fife Lake! Bring your boat for summer (or snowmobile trailer for winter) - there is a second driveway to park them. Access to the backyard small grill and firepit for s'mores. : ) Dine at one of our three locations in the village for your convenience. (See my guidebook). My place is 30 minutes from Traverse City, 45 minutes from popular peninsulas and attractions, and 20 minutes from Cadillac. So much to do in the summer with all the wineries, sightseeing and shopping in Traverse City! The beautiful and popular North Country Trail is only a mile away from the house. In the winter, go snowmobiling then join the gang at a popular snowmobile restaurant/stop - The Upper Bar with parking for your snowmobiles, relax inside by their fireplace and a drink and meal. The Fife Lake Inn has plenty of parking and outside dining in the summer or snowmobile access in the winter, too. Your space downstairs is a large bedroom with a small living area and sofa, full bathroom with tub/shower combination, and a small kitchenette/laundry area (no sink in the kitchenette). In the kitchenette, there is a microwave, small toaster/broiler oven, and a small fridge with freezer. Coffee pot and coffee provided w/cream and sugar cannisters. Relax at the dining table while looking out at the birds or sit at the pond in the morning with your coffee. Enjoy walks along Fife Lake, too or the North Country Trail! The village provides an ice cream place and swimming at the Fife Lake Village park. People gather and socialize out on the sandbar during the weekends. Plenty of closet space. Wifi, TV, w/Netflix, Amazon, Roku, and Fire TV Stick. Iron and ironing board, hair dryer, shampoo and conditioner & use of Washer and Dryer in the room, too. Two kayaks and two-person Paddle Boat available. Guests must transport these on their own and our responsible for having lifejackets on the kayaks and paddle boat. I will provide the lifejackets.

Property manager

Tonya

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 and a first aid kit
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, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

30 mins. from Traverse City. Quaint retreat. Perfect for two, centrally located! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serenity on Fife Lake.

Tonya’s place has everything you need plus a beautiful place to relax, We used it as our home base during a family reunion and loved it! We hope we can get back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Place was as advertised, great communication, and very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best host ever! Peaceful & serene location

Tonya was the best host we have ever had! She really puts her heart into making sure her guests feel welcomed and comfortable. There were several personal touches, including fresh flowers, mints & chocolates, snacks, and cold drinks in the fridge. She thought of everything and then some! The property is so serene and peaceful, from the moment you get out of your car. It is a small town getaway that felt like home away from home. Tonya really went above and beyond!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., Bloomfield Hills, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful host

Tonya was very thoughtful and accommodating. We enjoyed our stay very much. Couldn’t ask for a better host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

My stay was awesome. Very clean & so many little touches. Appreciate all of the thoughtfulness that when into my stay. Property was beautiful & so relaxing! Definitely will stay again when in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackson D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay!

Excellent cozy rental with a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful retreat

Relaxing place to stay. Host checked in to make sure we had what was needed and responded quickly to questions. The property is beautiful and quaint. There were wild trilliums in bloom outside the bathroom window. Fresh flowers in vase on arrival, and there were goodies in fridge and on table. Location was great for daytime adventures and we even got to see the northern lights walking around Fife lake one evening.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute stay

Cute room with all the essentials nestled in the woods and near Fife Lake. Perfect for our weekend getaway for us who like to go, go, go. Thank you Tonya for your awesome hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Getaway!!

Loved our little getaway, Tonya was very thoughtful and the information she provided for us who had never been to MI before, was on point!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice!

Very nice place!! Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

LATESHA C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday getaway

The property was well maintained. Loved the pond. Great distance from the nearby city. Out host Yonya was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect studio

This is a perfect space for 2! Tonya was great communicating with me, even asked what beverage we’d enjoy upon arrival! We only stayed one night as we were passing through and wish we would have had more time to enjoy the kayaks and explore around Fife Lake. It’s very clean! There’s a comfy bed, large lush white towels in abundance, a little kitchenette and washer/dryer. It’s even smelled great! Outside is so pretty and included a little lighted pond area with chairs. We’d stay here again for sure should we return to that part of Michigan!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very enjoyable time during our stay. The parking access close to the entrance and on the same level. The room and bedding was scent free and had plenty bedding and towels. The owner was very easy to contact and responded back to messages quickly when unable to answer the calls directly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karthikeyan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

very thoughtful host

good location, very thoughtful and gracious host, Made our stay very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri Y., New Boston, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Tonya's property is very clean, welcoming, and comfortable in a quiet neighborhood across from Fife Lake. The pictures don't do it justice. Tonya goes above and beyond to make guests feel welcome, providing complimentary snacks, beverages, chocolates on your pillow. The queen bed is very comfortable, as is the sofa. We used the dryer in the unit to de-wrinkle clothes, which was a big plus. The grounds are beautiful and well-maintained. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Hi, we loved the place, so clean, sweeet and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tonya was very welcoming and her property was perfect. We had a very relaxing evening.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Small apartment

exceptionally clean and private with all new furniture and fixtures
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a weekend away!

Place was clean and in great location. Loved the cozy space for a weekend away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Back again, just as cozy!

Second time at this property. We returned because the host is kind, thoughtful, and has great attention to detail! Bed is so comfortable and cozy, everything is clean, and wine was left for us both times! Tonya has made our stay so wonderful both times! We're glad to have found this place as halfway for a ski trip! :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and quiet

Great stay! Tonya was a gracious host and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melina A., Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, peaceful and hospitable place to stay

My phone wasn’t working well, which resulted in some challenges on my day of arrival. Tonya was very welcoming and hospitable, offering food, drinks and her time hanging out on the upstairs deck. It was a lovely evening. This place was comfortable and clean, and great place to rest in between long days of hiking. I appreciated the simple check-out procedure since I left at 6 am in the morning in the dark, and I had a full day of activities planned.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

We had a great, relaxing stay here! The property was extremely clean and Tonya was very welcoming. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

Liked: Cleanliness

A relaxing getaway!

The photos on the website do not do this stay justice! Was such a cute and cozy apartment and felt like home. We enjoyed takeout from a local restaurant and enjoyed a walk around the beautiful lake. We were offered to kayak and paddle board, but didn’t have the time unfortunately. The bed was super comfortable! Our host had wine, snacks and coffee available for us. She was super helpful and responsive. Already talking about another trip to stay a few days at this cozy retreat! Thanks for the perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022