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Private, woods, trails, Duck Lake access, Kayaking, Interlochen concerts

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Exterior
TV, DVD player, stereo
Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Interlochen, MI
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts
    1 min walk
  • Melody Freeze Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Downtown Hall Street Transfer Station
    23 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    26 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Private, woods, trails, Duck Lake access, Kayaking, Interlochen concerts

Modern home located at the end of a sandy two track, private with easy access to many attractions. Township Permit # PSTR 23-050. Located between Duck and Green Lake, with joint lake access to Duck Lake. Close to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Interlochen Arts Academy Events, and Interlochen State Park, Crystal Mountain Ski and Golf Resort. There are three bedrooms for six guests plus two age 15 or under. There are two full bathrooms (one with a shower and one with a vintage tub), a fully loaded, newly renovated kitchen, washer and dryer, satellite TV in living room and Master bedroom. Gas grill on patio. Wood burning stove in living room.

Our house is not on Duck Lake but we do share lake access just at the end of our road. Lake access 1/10 of a mile, joint access with boat mooring available. Due to swimmers itch swimming is safe waste deep but lengthy wading in the shallow is risky. I have been swimming in Duck Lake for 11 years and have never had swimmers itch, as long as you are careful and towel off the risk is very low. There are areas of the lake where you can wade and play frizbee, etc without concern but you need to boat there, thus a boat or kayak is a great way to enjoy this lake. We have provided 2 kayaks complimentary with the house. State Park and Interlochen Arts Academy 1.5 miles north. State park has a beach area and the Arts Academy houses many prominent concerts and performances in multiple art forms. Just a short distance away from Traverse City, MI, host of the National Cherry Festival, Traverse City Film Festival. Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsula's with over 20 vineyards. Many lakes, rivers and beaches within 20 minute radius. Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes 30 minutes. Many golf resort opportunities: Grand Traverse Resort, Arcadia Bluffs, Crystal Mountain and many other smaller courses. State Park and Interlochen Arts Academy 1.5 miles north.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Interlochen Center for the Arts. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Steps from Interlochen Center for the Arts and 9 minutes by foot from Interlochen State Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Nancy Forbes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grills

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • 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
  • Note from host: pets considered

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: children welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Private Woods Trails 2000 Acre Duck Lake Access Kayak Concerts
Private Woods Trails 2000 Acre Duck Lake Access Kayak Concerts

Private, woods, trails, Duck Lake access, Kayaking, Interlochen concerts Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 180 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house; great location; great hostess!
Wonderful stay! Ideal place for old friends to be near their school reunion, to be immersed in the fall color of Interlochen, and still have all the modern conveniences. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend!
Clean, as described, host was great to communicate with & very responsive. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, woodsy house
This is a very comfortable, clean house in the woods. The kitchen is well equipped and the host was very responsive to my questions and comments. We didn't use the kayaks because we went to my brother's house during the day and used theirs.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sara B.

Beautiful location, but unfortunate interaction with host
The house itself definitely gets a 9/10. It was very clean upon arrival, had beautiful big windows to view nature surrounding the house, and had everything you needed to be comfortable during your stay. The location felt safe and had outdoor seating options which was very nice. The host also pointed out the reverse osmosis water opinions in the kitchen, which was great! Unfortunately due to an interaction with the host that left us all feeling uneasy and hesitant to reach out with any further questions during our stay brought the overall rating down. Upon inquiring about the gym that was listed under amenities, along with the overabundance of black and grey mold colonies in the upstairs AC unit, the host had a very cold interaction with us. I messaged the host to ask if there were any supplies for us to clean out the mold so we could use the unit (it was pretty hot upstairs), the host was very quick to respond and came over within an hour with supplies. Unfortunately upon inspection of the AC unit with the host, we were questioned on how we knew it was mold, and if we went to school to identify it. Three of us in the group have bachelor's of science degrees and were quite taken back by that unnecessary comment. The inside of the unit was covered in mold, easy to see. We felt extremely uncomfortable after the interaction. The next day the host did apologize for the gym being falsely listed, which was appreciated, maybe they had a bad day prior?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
This was a perfect cabin to stay close to Interlochen and be near Duck Lake - would definitely stay here again anytime!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice relaxing stay
Quite off the beaten path, clean, fully furnished house
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer in Norther MI perfection
We absolutely adored our stay. Cabin was clean and cared for very well. Quiet area, easy walk to the lack, and close to all the amenities Interlochen offers. Great communication with host, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Beautiful property, had everything we needed, and a very responsive host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the cabin! It was so easy to get to Interlochen Arts Center for shows and to pick up our camper.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bliss B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House w Great Kitchen!
Loved this well-stocked, clean & relaxing retreat in the woods near Interlochen Center for the Arts. Great kitchen- nice appliances- we cooked every night. Also the kayaks for the lake were a sweet bonus! Evening walks in the quiet of nature were magical- fireflies! Can’t wait to return for peace & beauty just one mile from ICA
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway!
It really was a home away from home! Had everything we needed. Comfy beds and the fire pit was great! Owner very responsive to any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Huge Cabin In the Woods
Very clean, plenty of room.Quite, close to everything. No air conditioning in one bed room up stairs, no shower in upstairs bathroom only a tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary i.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding
The place is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Casnovia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Everything was as expected. We stayed and went out each day to enjoy the local things to do around the Traverse area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod W., Okemos, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great stay in Interlochen! Quick Walk to Duck Lk and close to Interlochen and Traverse. House is clean and well maintained. Nice privacy surrounded by woods. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend trip for a wedding.
Stayed here as close to a wedding reception we were attending. All was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house and great host!
We loved our stay at the house! Nancy was very helpful and responsive to our questions. The house was warm and cozy and very clean. It had everything we needed or could have wanted. We had a fantastic time and highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
I highly recommend this home! We had a wonderful experience. It was very clean and had everything we needed! The home is in a great location, very private and was close to great trails to walk our dog. The host was proactive in communicating prior to our arrival and made sure our check in was smooth. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Escape
Place was clean and the owners were great with communication and making us feel welcome. Will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay H., Columbus, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Stay
This was our second stay at this house. We love the location. We took trips into Traverse, Empire and Crystal for skiing. Dogs love walking the trails through the woods. We got a lot of use out of the woodburning stove. Not super fancy but a great house that makes for an easy family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interlochen
Home was as described. Actually larger then it appears in the pictures. Host was friendly. She came over to the property shortly after we arrived and showed us how to use the wood stove (stove is not the main source of heat, there is a furnace) we did not use the stove.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tom C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Cabin in the Woods
We enjoyed many things about out stay. The house was very comfortable and well equipped. We loved that there is lake access. We loved exploring the area. We loved walking the many wooded paths around the property. We enjoyed using the wood burning stove. The owner was very helpful and easy to communicate with when we had questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Hosts
Definitely recommend! The hosts were very accommodating, kind, and easy to contact. Very clean, great directions, all in all a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Place to Stay in the Woods
We arrived about 10pm on a rainy dark night.The directions got us there great with google maps. We enjoyed seeing the inside( great). The bedrooms of which there were 3 and bath rooms (2) were very clean and comfortable.The large TV worked great in the living room and the TV in the king size bedroom was a very nice touch. Seating in the living was very wonderful. Best of all was the kitchen( very up to date with new appliances) The stove was gas. We made ourselves breakfast the next morning. Relaxing and enjoying the views of the woods even through the rain.We had a wedding to attend in Traverse City in the afternoon so did not get to take advantage of that immediate area. It looked tempting but without the rain.Above everything, the price was very reasonable.We enjoyed it very much!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023