Location! Location! Location! Relax at this Restful Retreat 10-15 from Downtown

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Enjoy smores in your (very private) backyard

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI

Bass Lake
‪9 min drive‬
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
‪12 min drive‬
Turtle Creek Stadium
‪13 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Lower Family Room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Meticulously maintained 3-bedroom/2.5-bath home with 2 living rooms ...one for parents and one for the kids! Enjoy the amenities you'd expect in an upscale rental including (2) new LG Smart TVs, fast WiFi, comfortable furniture, gas fireplace, fridge w/ice-maker, front-load washer/dryer, large propane grill, dishwasher, 2-person jacuzzi tub in the primary suite and firewood included for the private backyard pit! Located on Long Lake Peninsula, Guests will enjoy the association's concrete boat launch and shared lake frontage (hard sand bottom with a swim area and swim raft) in addition to the private park (baseball diamond, basketball, playground equipment).

Downtown Traverse City is a 15 minute drive. This location is ideal providing easy access to Traverse City entertainment, Interlochen Center for the Arts, infamous Moomers, casinos, sand dunes, golfing, skiing, and all that the greater Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Benzie areas have to offer.

Long Lake is the largest lake in Grand Traverse County sized at 2800+ acres. It is also the 30th largest inland lake in Michigan. Long Lake contains 4 islands.
Discover the public walking trails and picnic tables that can be found on them. Long Lake is also known for great fishing with depths up to 70 feet. There is plenty of room in the driveway to park your boat and trailer.

Sorry, Pets are not welcome. Please keep all smoking outside and cigarette butts removed properly. Daily maid service is not available.

Attention Vacationers: Please know you can click "Send a Message" to communicate directly with the Owner to ask questions before reserving the home and providing Vrbo payment info.

Property manager

Audrey Penny

Languages

English

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Dryer

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Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests are emailed a Rental Agreement to read, agree to, sign and return along with a photo of the Reserving Guest's valid drivers license.

Pls ensure all guests are listed on the Rental Agreement. Discovery of non-identified guests will cancel your reservation and be reported to VRBO.

Parking on the street is posted as not allowed and subject to towing by the Association.

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

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number SYT22-00031

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Traverse City is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Bass Lake - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
Turtle Creek Stadium - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
Front Street - 14 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive
‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Location! Location! Location! Relax at this Restful Retreat 10-15 from Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Location! Location! Location! Relax at this Restful Retreat 10-15 from Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Location! Location! Location! Relax at this Restful Retreat 10-15 from Downtown located?

Set in Traverse City, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Bass Lake, Fisher's Run and The Crown Golf Club. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and West End Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B., Kansas City, MO

22 Jul, 2019

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

Convenient & Quiet Place for exploring Traverse City & Sleeping Bear!

Used this lovely home to explore the Traverse City area and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Doesn’t hurt that it’s not far to visit the very popular Moomers dairy farm with outstanding fresh made ice cream!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

5 Oct, 2023

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

Fall Break

We have family on Long Lake and this was the perfect location to visit with them. We had enough room for our kids to spread out and the kitchen was well equipped to cook dinner for the entire family.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne J.

10 Jul, 2020

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

Charming cottage across from the lake

Plenty of comfortable space for our family of four. We’ve been renting houses/condos through Vrbo for 15 years and I have never seen a better stocked kitchen! Loved using the grill for local whitefish and fire pit for s’mores at sunset. Audrey was wonderful to work with and we hope to return in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

30 Aug, 2014

Very Relaxing Time in TC

We had a wonderful time at this place last week in TC. The house was extremely clean and the owner had excellent communication. The area is so quiet and lovely. It is also very close to anything you want to do i.e. golfing, shopping, movies, Moomers, etc. The beach is a 1/4 mile walk but, it is a nice area for the kids to play when you arrive there. No complaints. We had an excellent time!

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

9 Oct, 2023

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

Clean, comfy, and cozy!

The property was beautiful, the location can’t be beat! The home was tidy and beautifully appointed with comfortable beds and everything you need in the kitchen. Communication with the host was easy and quick. I would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting a great getaway vacation! Close to Traverse City, Interlochen. Empire. Fabulous!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

10 Nov, 2022

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

Fantastic getaway

This was a lovely home for our vacation! The lot felt private and cozy, you can't beat the location, and we loved having two huge sectionals to seat our whole group. Everything was clean and it felt like home. We can't wait to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candace L.

29 Aug, 2022

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

Nice, big house

The limit of 6 people is the only downfall as the house would definitely fit more. Loved the fact that the master suite in the basement had the jacuzzi tub.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

11 Aug, 2022

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

Lovely stay near the lake

This is a very comfortable, clean home with access to Long Lake. We cooked almost every night of our stay in a kitchen that has all the amenities. My son and daughter-in-law and their twin children stayed downstairs which was perfect for them. The host provided toys for the children which they enjoyed playing with. Our communication with the host was excellent. She was extremely helpful. We really enjoyed our stay in beautiful Traverse City.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mark G.

10 Jun, 2022

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

Property was very clean.

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Karen S G. G.

7 Oct, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family wedding

Lovely home but not set up for seniors....lower level ( basement) was beautiful but the steep highly polished steps were a challenge especially with the no shoes policy listed on every door..it was convenient to our wedding venue and the owner responded immediately to a question..

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R., Coldwater

28 Sept, 2021

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

Girls Weekend

We were looking for something out of the way and quiet and that's exactly what we found. The house is adorable and well maintained. Bigger than we expected with all the modern appliances and absolutely everything we could possibly need or want was there. The beds were comfortable and bedding was high quality. We loved the fireplace and appreciated it during the cool nights even in September. The kitchen was stocked with everything we could ever need and then some. Audrey has literally thought of everything and was available for us if we needed her via text. Will definitely stay there again and again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H., Coal City

11 Sept, 2021

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

Wine and relaxation

Came to the area for the first time looking to do some wine tasting. Found this property and it looked to be in a great location - close enough to enjoy the wineries and downtown Traverse City, but remote enough to be quiet and relaxing at the end of the day. Owner was amazing to work with, house was very clean, comfortable (I’m a bit of a mattress snob and slept great) and it had everything we needed in the kitchen etc. Covid caused some adjustments to standard procedures, but everything was communicated ahead of time and there were no surprises! Great trip…even if we had to cut it short because of an injury. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Bruce R.

6 Aug, 2021

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

Family get together

A week with daughters and their husbands. Excellent house and location. Plenty to do in the area. Had good weather,too!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

29 Apr, 2021

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

Great girls weekend

Perfect place for me and a few friends for a girls weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melanie E., Chesterfield, MI

9 Nov, 2020

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

Absolutely beautiful home!

Pictures do not do it justice! 3 couples stayed here, plenty of room. Very clean and comfortable. We loved it!! Would stay here again over and over!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steph F.

18 Oct, 2020

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

Perfect relaxation escape

Everything was perfect. Rented this property as a couples getaway weekend with some friends. House is located in a cute & quiet neighborhood, not far from downtown T.C. Spacious and comfortable for relaxing. Evening bonfires with perfect starry sky views. Will definitely be looking to rent this property again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Lurinda A.

28 Sept, 2020

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

Ladies weekend

Beautiful home, beautiful location, very clean, close to town. Downside was paying a cleaning fee but still expected to strip beds and start laundry, not a big deal, but that’s what we were getting away from.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

James H.

22 Sept, 2020

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

Great house. Very Clean!

Ts house worked very well for our family. Gpa. Gma, son, daughter-in-law and 16 month old grand child. With a master suite in the basement we had seperate spaces which made the stay very easy.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

26 Aug, 2020

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

Wonderful location

The house is in a wonderful neighborhood. Clean and very spacious. Water access is a short walk down the road and the neighborhood is quiet. The lake is amazing. Would book every year but we just got a dog and this is a no pet property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Brighton, MI

4 Jul, 2020

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

Good location for TC

Good location for getting in and around the TC area. Just far enough away to be peaceful after a full day of activities. House has everything we needed and fit seven of us comfortably (including four teenagers!). Owner was easy to work with and very prompt with any questions or issues we had. Really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tana R., New Philadelphia, Oh, USA

27 Mar, 2020

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

Beautiful

The home was beautiful and spotless. Our host was great. Location perfect. Will return next year if available. The Renner’s

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

7 Dec, 2019

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

Girl’s Trip!

Stayed three nights (11/07-11/09), at this immaculate, cozy , fully equipped charmer. Loved everything about this home. Loved the no shoes policy. Cleanliness was definitely a plus. Friendly neighbors gave us a history of the islands and the Peninsula during our wintry hike to the lake! Beautiful area. Fabulous home. Great owner! Plenty of room . Would definitely stay again! Also, pictures don’t do it justice. Really beautiful home. Audrey was great and everything went as planned.

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

10 Oct, 2019

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

Weekend Stay

Wonderful experience! We were in town for a weekend soccer tournament. We had 4 adults and 2 children for the stay and the house had plenty of space. The house is adorable, comfortable, and very clean! We had everything we needed for a nice weekend stay. The owner, Audrey, was helpful and great at communicating. We would definitely stay at this house again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

John O.

17 Aug, 2019

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

Comfy and clean plus quiet.

We had a family of 5 who stayed comfortably in the house. It was a great neighborhood that made it a great stay due to the surroundings and quiet neighbors. Would rent again for sure.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

11 Aug, 2019

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

Girlfriend stay

Audrey was very responsive! The house was spotless. We used 3 of the 4 beds, which were very comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Audrey Penny

When my wheels turn onto Long Lake Peninsula, I unknowingly exhale and instantly relax. "I am home." I purchased this home at a young age, many many years ago. Memories include bringing my babies home, them riding their trikes down the driveway, many walks to the beach, parties at the park, and good times with friends and neighbors. I continue to lovingly renovate and upgrade this cherished getaway and 'go back home' often. I hope you feel the warmth and love inside these walls the moment you walk through the doorway:)

Why they chose this property

The drive in is slow-paced under a canopy of trees with peeks of the calming lake. Neighbors smile and wave as they walk their dog. Life just seems to slow down on Long Lake Peninsula.

What makes this property unique

All the wood trim and countertops were made by us from trees we cut from Grandma's property. The stones in the shower are from Dad's lake....I spent a year slicing them like bread. Every inch of this house is personal.