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

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Dining
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
Traverse City, MI
  • Popular LocationArbutus Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSpider Lake8 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)14 min drive
  • Popular LocationTraverse City Beach16 min drive

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.

Property manager

Natalie Lange

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
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

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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Arbutus Lake - 1 min walk
  • Spider Lake - 8 min drive
  • Traverse City Beach - 16 min drive
  • Front Street - 18 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Peegeo's - 14 min drive
  • Village Ice Cream Shoppe - 10 min drive
  • Taqueria TC Latino Dos - 11 min drive
  • K I Bar And Grill - 10 min drive
  • A. Papano's Pizza - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cute Cottage on Arbutus Lake with Washer & Dryer, minutes to Traverse City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

Where is Cute Cottage on Arbutus Lake with Washer & Dryer, minutes to Traverse City located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Forest Lakes and Arbutus Lake. Spider Lake is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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