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Cute Cottage on Arbutus Lake with Washer & Dryer, minutes to Traverse City

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Outdoor dining
Fitness facility
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 765 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Forest Lakes
    1 min walk
  • Arbutus Lake
    1 min walk
  • Spider Lake
    8 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    15 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.

Cute Cottage on Arbutus Lake with Washer & Dryer, minutes to Traverse City

Cute and cozy two bedroom one bath cottage on Arbutus lake. Sleeps seven, one queen bed, bunkbeds with pull out trundle and one full-size sofa sleeper perfect for small children. Gas stove, full-size fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, service for 8, pots and pans and outdoor gas grill included. Bedding, towels also included along with Wi-Fi and air conditioning. We have a washer & dryer, a 38gal hot water tank and water filtration/purification system. Use our Kayaks, rowboat or there is a boat launch and docks available so feel free to bring your own boat. Beautiful swimming, fishing and All Sports lake connects to a chain of 4 lakes for an enjoyable day of sun and fun. Family friendly location with 400’ shared private sandy beach and play area just minutes from Traverse City.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Forest Lakes. You'll find features like a spa tub. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Forest Lakes and Arbutus Lake
This cottage offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Traverse City cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Natalie Lange

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 700 sq ft (65 sq m)

Policies

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
  • Note from host: Do not leave alone in cottage, pick up poop

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: bunk bed with 3rd pullout trundle and sofa sleeper

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 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 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
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.

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Cute Cottage on Arbutus Lake with Washer & Dryer, minutes to Traverse City Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rose D.

Cozy Cabin
This was a cute cozy cabin not far from Arbutus lake. The property perfectly fit our family of 4 (two kids 15/11) The property owner provided 2 kayaks at the property but also had several at lake that were community property. The washer/dryer was so helpful. Despite a few hiccups (no trash bags, small leak during storm) that we experienced during our stay, Natalie was very accessible and made every attempt to fix the issue quickly and communicated along the way. We plan to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
Great little spot on Arbutus. Perfect for our family of four plus dog. Washer and dryer was a HUGE plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleshinger
The no-stars on the communications part was because none were necessary. Was a little farther from downtown Traverse City than I expected but the lakes/kayaks right there on the compound made up for it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christiana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
good place to stay while in area for soccer tournament
House was a good size for the 4 of us. We were not there much, but enjoyed the lake during the evenings. Beautiful lake, nice to have a couple kayaks to use. Kayaks are heavy and it is a bit of work to haul them down to the lake and back. The house next door had 2 large dogs that barked awhile we were out in the yard and were barking at the lake at others in the area. As well as a large dog from the neighbors was running loose and did not interact well with the group of dogs while everyone was on the beach. This which was a slight disruption while trying to enjoy our minimal time at the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hans S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and cute cottage
The cottage was clean and very pleasant. You are maybe a couple hundred steps from the beach and steps to a nice playground for the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fausto F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to spend good family time.
Nice clean cozy place for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
My husband and four kids ages 15, 14, 11 & 9 just returned from spending a week at this cottage and had the most wonderful time…so much so, we wanted to extend our visit! We knew the accommodations would be tighter with it being a smaller cottage, but the bunk/trundle worked perfectly for our three boys (including our tall 5’9 teenager!) and our daughter enjoyed having the pullout sofa to herself. :) The cottage was impeccably clean and had most everything we would have expected. The only things missing that might be helpful to a future guest would be tin foil and some food storage bags. Other than that, we found it to have all the basics we needed! While there are other neighbors in the association, aside from kids playing in the common area on the playground, it was surprisingly quiet and we found the permanent residents to be so incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful. Having the lake and beach area less than a 2 minute walk down the quiet, private drive was so convenient and easy, and most of the time we had the beach to ourselves! The bass fishing was excellent as well, which my husband and boys loved. We had one minor issue with the washing machine and Natalie was very responsive and took care of it without any problems whatsoever. We absolutely fell in love with this little resort nestled on Arbutus and have already booked our trip for next summer. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Tamara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Be Aware that this Cabin is NOT Waterfront
The cabin is not situated on the waterfront at all. There is no view of the water whatsoever and you must walk down a hill to access the water. The listing assertion that the property is waterfront is not an accurate representation, the cabin is up a hill. The cabin is listed as sleeping 7 people. We went to the cabin with 3 people: me, my husband and 15 year old 5'8" son. It was impossible for our son to be comfortable in the bunk beds. The ceilings are very low overall, so the bunks are closer together than normal and the top one is very close to the ceiling. It feels like sleeping in a coffin. He could not lay flat without hitting the ends of the bed. In my opinion, this space would only work for people with small children. The kitchen table is up against a wall with a very narrow bench for seating and two chairs that are too big for the very small space. The table is also up against the fridge, which is essentially in the living room. The photos appear to be taken with a wide angle lens, so the whole living space appears much larger than it is in person. The "fireplace" is actually the size of hotel safe--not what it looks like in the photos. The cabin is cute and clean, but it is very small and there is no privacy. It is very much in a busy "resort" with cabins right next to you and young kids zipping around on ATVs. I would not book this cabin if you are looking for a low key, true waterfront experience. The listing says towels are provided. There are no beach towels, so you much bring those yourself. Also, there are no lounge chairs provided for the small yard, only adirondack style for the firepit and a pretty old, rickety picnic table for outdoor eating. When I reached out to tell the owner we felt we were oversold, she said she'd "contact VRBO about a refund" via text but when I followed up she instead referred my complaint to VRBO Legal. I told her my complaints--we left early and mentioned that my son was not feeling well which made his discomfort in the accommodation even worse. In the end, they refused any refund saying we left because my son was sick, which is untrue. We left because it was a very uncomfortable situation for us and not what we expected at all based on the listing. I hope this helps other families make a more informed choice. It was the first time we have rented from one of these sites where I genuinely felt the listing was an oversell and a big disappointment which ruined a precious week off for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Onna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spotless
This spotless cabin has everything you need for a great vacation. Walk to the shared beach and use the provided kayaks. Sit by the fire pit or watch a movie in the adorable living area. We loved this very clean pet friendly cabin. Hope to rent again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin
This is a great place for anyone with children looking to get away from it all. Cabin is clean and well stocked, the owners were very easy to communicate with regarding any details. It is directly off the playground and just a couple of feet from a gorgeous sandy beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L., Birmingham, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
So cozy and cute!
Had a wonderful time staying here! So nice to be able to walk down to the beach and go for a swim with our pups. Everyone was so friendly! As a former resident of the area it was great to “go back home “.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We had a really fun time in the cabin. The lake was very refreshing and we had a lot of fun in the playground.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property & Location
We absolutely loved our stay! The place was clean, very well laid out and had everything we needed. The resort was wonderful for our family. Our 3 children enjoyed the playground area, basketball, street hockey, the beach, kayaking and smores around the fire pit. We also travelled into traverse city a few times, went cherry picking down the road and rented a boat, which we kept right onsite at their dock. Communication with the owners was fantastic. We couldn’t have asked for anything more and look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean cottage, clean lake!
The cottage was clean and well cared for and nicely updated and furnished. The grounds were nice with suffleboard and a play area (swings and slide). The shared beach area was larger than expected with plenty of room and great for swimming and lounging. The lake was beautiful and clean and clear water! Also had very easy access to Traverse city, only about a 20 minute drive which made it perfect! We will definitely be returning in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family spot
Lovely redone cottage in a great little lake community. Lovely beach, great spot for kids. House was spotless and small but very comfortable. We had a great time with our dog and 2 year old and hope to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Nice place
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Arbutus Cottage
Cute cottage with access to beautiful Lake Arbutus. Very well maintained and recently updated. We really enjoyed our stay and will be coming back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The property and location were absolutely beautiful and a total blast! The location is close enough to venture out hiking and exploring and then come back to kayaks, a park for the kids, beach and swimming. We will definitely be back!!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Yellow Cabin
My kids have talked about going back to the “little yellow cabin” since we visited last Summer. Now that we’re back home we’re already talking about going back next year. This is the kind of place you stay for a classic Up North kind of vacation. Swimming, Fishing, hiking, sand castles, campfires, playgrounds.... it’s all perfect. And the cabin is cute and cozy and updated. It had everything we needed for the week. My kids love the playground that is just outside the front door and they spent hours out there last week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family vacation
We had a fantastic trip. The property has everything you could ask for. Including great internet in case you need to do any work. We loved the proximity to all the up north attractions. We fished and used the kayaks everyday. Fabulous trip that we will remember forever
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay near Traverse City
Newly remodeled and very clean cottage within 15 minutes to Traverse City. On beautiful chain of lakes. Quiet area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family vacation.
We enjoyed every moment of our week at your cottage and made some wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family of four enjoyed this property and the lake. It had everything we needed!!!
We would defiantly come back again! We made day trips to Teverse City(15mins). Sleeping Bear Dunes(25 min) Mackinaw Island (2 hours). Really enjoyed kayaking on the Lake Arbutus!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

Excellent facility and responsive, helpful owner
The cottage was completely renovated and looked new. It contained everything a typical house would have to make our stay perfect. Plus all the extra touches like sayings on the walls and lovely knickknacks on the shelves made it seem special. Nice lake and beach and close to Traverse City too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Windy J.

A quaint lakeview cottage
This cottage had all the essentials we needed and is very clean. Thank you so much. We really enjoyed are stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018