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Downtown Lake City completely renovated cottage with Lake Missaukee frontage!

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Private retreat with queen sized bed and great lake views from the balcony!
Beautiful sunsets from our lake frontage! Brand new 60' dock is installed.
Renovated cottage with standing seam metal roof, new siding, patio and more!
Master suite has a queen sized bed and a half bath.
Pontoon available to rent at an additonal cost.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 91500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lake City, MI
  • Lake Missaukee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Maple Grove Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Lake Sapphire
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cadillac, MI (CAD-Wexford County)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk room

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Downtown Lake City completely renovated cottage with Lake Missaukee frontage!

You won't find a better location if you want to be right in the mix of everything! The newly renovated 4 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath cottage is right downtown Lake City and is within walking distance to everything... restaurants, beaches, ice cream, parks, shops and more! Lake Missaukee is a clear, shallow, sandy bottom lake with over 1,800 acres of all-sports activities. We have a brand new 60' dock, as well as a 2017 Crest pontoon available to rent at an additional cost! Our beach is perfect for kids to swim.... great sandy bottom and stays between 2' to 3' in depth more than 100' out from shore. The lake also has excellent year-round fishing, a large sand bar to hang out on, parks, a county campground and several beaches to explore.

The property has four bedrooms and sleeps up to 9 guests. It has queen sized beds in two bedrooms, a bunk bed (twin over full) in the main floor bedroom, and two single beds in the other built-in bunk room. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the utensils, pots, and pans to make you feel right at home. The main floor laundry room has a front loading high efficient washer and dryer and the attached garage is converted into a game room for the kids to hang out. We have Spectrum cable with televisions in two bedrooms and the living room. We also have high speed internet with WiFi throughout the home.

Other included amenities include a new Weber gas grill, a large 15' x 6' foam float pad, fire pit, two adult bicycles and three kayaks. If you're up for ice cream after a fun day in the sun, the local ice cream shop is a block away and has huge cones! If you want to shop, there are many little shops in Lake City, as well as the surrounding area. Cadillac is 15 minutes away and offers more shops, restaurants, Caberfae Ski Resort and water sport activities. Or take a short road trip to Traverse City (within an hour) to explore the Old Mission Peninsula, it's beautiful scenery, beaches and wine tasting tours!

Property manager

Julie Butler
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 deadlock

About the area

Lake City

Located in Lake City, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Missaukee Golf Club and Emerald Vale Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Lake Missaukee. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake City, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Missaukee - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Maple Grove Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Sapphire - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Crooked Lake - 14 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Lake Cadillac - 23 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lake City Taphouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bowright Whiskey Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪A & L Trading Post - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Treat - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Lake City completely renovated cottage with Lake Missaukee frontage! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Lake City completely renovated cottage with Lake Missaukee frontage!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Lake City completely renovated cottage with Lake Missaukee frontage!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Lake City completely renovated cottage with Lake Missaukee frontage! located?

This family-friendly Lake City cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Missaukee, Miltner Park and Maple Grove Park. Lake Sapphire and Blind Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Cozy location

Thanks Julie for the wonderful accommodations. The location was great and the house had everything we needed. We loved the outdoor fire pit and comfortable home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew S.

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

Perfect location

Wonderful location within walking distance of local restaurants. Clean and comfortable. The host was extremely prompt and easy to work with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy L., Cincinnati, USA

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

Clean and Cute!

This place is extremely clean and bright with cute decor. We were without a car during our stay so the location being one block from town and walkable was perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Lake City Weekend

House and property are nicely updated and very clean. Access to water front and pontoon boat (seperate of VRBO) was great. Would stay again, would recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristy m.

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

Labor Day Weekend 2023

This cottage had everything our group needed. It’s beautifully renovated and decorated for the perfect lake life vibes. The beds were comfy with nice quality linens. The kitchen is equipped with everything we needed and more! The outside patio and fire pit area are so relaxing for morning coffee, afternoon sun and again in the evening for a nice fire. We brought our pontoon and enjoyed some time on the lake. We weren’t aware of how shallow the water would be at the dock but it all worked out. The neighbor greeted us on arrival. He was super helpful and let us use his mooring buoy, as well as jumped in the water to assist! The location was also perfect. We walked to the local pubs, stores and ice cream shop. The owners provided very detailed check in and check out information and provided their contact info if we were to need anything. Our group loved this trip and has already asked me to book this property again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodee C.

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

Cozy lakeside cottage

Such a great get away for our family. Cute cozy cottage on the lake. Walking distance to restaurants and ice cream. Just what my family needed to make new memories and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

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

Peaceful!

Peaceful, calm, and relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

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

Beautiful home

This place had every attention to detail covered. Beautifully decorated and in a great location. Usually we stay further away from downtown areas, so this was the first time this close to the downtown. Lake City is very nice and the home made it even nicer. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney O.

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

Weekend on the lake

My friends and I had a great time staying in Lake City. The home was beautifully decorated and very clean. Look forward to coming back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Ice fishing

Great spot to be close to downtown and the lake
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol H., ALMA

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

weekend getaway

We had a nice weekend getaway to this lovely rental in Lake City. The owner allowed an early check in/out. Although we hardly used them, it was nice knowing there were 2 bikes and kayaks available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Great location, walking distance to downtown

Enjoyed the cottage and it’s exceptional location. We came in the fall, so not too congested. Clean, compact, easy to navigate to all local businesses.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

August 2021

We had a very lovely stay. Everything we needed was provided and the listing was very accurate. We had an awesome time on the pontoon boat. It is a nice little town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

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

Perfect lake house

Quick trip for a 40th Birthday. The house is in a perfect location and had everything we needed. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Z., La Junta`

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

2nd Stay

We love this property! This was our second time staying here and it did not disappoint. This summer was even better because we could eat at the local restaurants and go in some shops! We rented the pontoon again and were so glad we did. It really makes the week. The lake is huge, lots of areas to anchor and swim. Loved using the fishing pier to fish all night. A quick walk to the ice cream shop. The home is big enough for all our family and kids aged 3 months - 9 had tons to do! Enjoyed the kayaks and dart boards. Super easy communicating with the owners as well! Loved the fire pit. No issues. May be back next summer!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martha G., Whiting

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

Beautiful, amazing & excellent!

Julie is wonderful and easy to work with. The house is beautiful and steps away from the lake.. we rented the pontoon and it made our trip more amazing. This was the perfect long weekend getaway for some over worked nurses who had a rough year. This was the R&R we were dreaming of and received. We highly recommend this gorgeous property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Excellent pad in a great location

Great location. Walking distance to anything in town. Right on the water. Lots of room. Managers are nice. Highly recommend. I’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh G.

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

Winter Stay

Fantastic house in a great location. Plenty of sleeping space and the gas fire stove is a great addition for winter stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Great spot for our family getaway!

We had a great stay at this beautiful cottage! My kids enjoyed sledding at the nearby snow hills and my husband enjoyed ice fishing while us moms relaxed! Everything was clean and worked very well! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne K.

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

Summer week at Lake City

We had family stay at this property for one week this summer. We had all ages. The fishing pier is right across the street which the children loved! The cottage is completely updated. Everything you could possibly want was provided. The beds were very comfortable too! We went to two nearby beaches, which were delightful, as this property was not directly on a beach. The owner was very responsive. We made a lot of memories. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Sarah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing and Fun for All Ages

We had a wonderful time at this property. Came with family ranging from 18 months - 59! Something to do for everyone. This house is the SECOND home from the water. That was our only disappointment because it was not made clear in the listing. But once at the home, the front faces the road and culdesac that overlooks the lake! No obstructed views!!! Definitely rent the pontoon. Loved the foam pad. Loved the inside set up especially bunk area for kids! No central air, makes upstairs hot during the day but cools off nice at night for sleeping. No real complaints! Will consider for next summer! Owners super nice and quick to respond!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shelli J.

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

Great little spot w/ lots of amenities

This was a great spot to take a nice relaxing family vacation. 1) accommodated all 9 of us without feeling too cramped. The bunkbeds worked out well an the 2 master bedrooms accommodated both sets of parents well (our youngest son brought an inflatable bed and stayed in the master bedroom with us) 2) Great downtown location - so walking distance to restaurants and ice cream. 3) lots of extras to help make the outdoors fun (kayaks, water play-pad, bags, fire pit) we also rented the pontoon, which was very nice! 4) Master bedroom over the garage doesn't have a close bathroom, so need to plan for that. ;) 5) Wonderful communication and hospitality by the hosts. Thanks Julie!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joao&Olena K.

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

Excellent location

We had a great time. Thanks Julie. We look forward to staying again. 👍 Also, we recommend to rent pontoon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Wonderful experience!

A very clean and nicely updated home! Conveniently located in the town of Lake City. You can walk to several restaurants and bars as well as the county park! I surely will consider this property for rental in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Really nice. every thing that you need is there

This is the nicest place are fishing group has stayed .would highly recommended it Thanks Julie everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

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