Traverse City, Michigan
Have you ever wished you could recreate your childhood memories of an up north family vacation in a charming cottage on a quiet lake
Well now you can!
Chandler lake cottage is a charming vintage lake front cottage that beckons back to simpler times. It has been updated but keeps its original integrity.
It is bright and airy with magnificent views of Chandler Lake, a spring fed, crystal clear lake with excellent fishing! It has a hard, sandy bottom with gradual slope for swimming.
There are many coves to explore on our kayaks, canoe or row boat. Most of the boat traffic on the lake is from pontoon boats. It's a peaceful oasis for relaxing!
The view of the lake out the huge living room window can be seen from the kitchen and dining room as well. Even the master bedroom has lake views!
We provide - at no charge - 2 kayaks (one is an 11ft Old Town Vapor with fishing pole inset!), a canoe, and even a row boat for you to enjoy!
We offer several levels of seating for your relaxation and enjoyment. We have a picnic table on the newly constructed lower patio - along with 4 adirondack chairs. There is a patio table on the upper patio, along with 2 rocking chairs and another bench for seating. Enjoy the meals you cook on the Weber grill with thermostat. There are even 4 rocking chairs on the downstairs covered porch outside of the family room in the lower level. There is also a deck at the dock level with 2 chairs - right on the lake and a great spot to see the loons, ducks, and sometimes a pair of swans!One last spot is a wooden swing overlooking the lake.
The property is wooded and wonderful for bird watchers.
An occasional eagle will fly by as they nest close to the cottage.
For an additional fee, we have a pontoon boat available for rent during your stay. Pleases ask the property manager for additional details.
So come recreate your childhood memories. Bring your fishing poles and let the magic begin at Chandler's Dream Cottage - your own quiet oasis in northern Michigan!
Great house with a great view and excellent waterfront
Great spot to participate in outdoor activities. We enjoyed all the water craft provided, fishing, fire pit, rental of pontoon boat and swimming at the sandbar. We hiked in the park across the road and did a day trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Home owner provided many boxed games and movies that we enjoyed nightly. Day of shopping in Traverse City was fun for the teens. Lots of outdoor seating areas and places to eat your meals. Kitchen was well stocked and we ate all our meals at the house but one. Costco and airport is about 14 minutes from cottage. Only concern is for people with mold allergies. The cottage hadn’t been in use the week before we arrived and there was a mildew odor in the lower level. Sally Washington, the property manager, did an excellent job responding to our needs during our stay. I would recommend this rental if you enjoy outdoor activities and a lake cottage environment.
The property is beautiful, the house was great, and the property manager was beyond kind. 10/10, would recommend to any wishing to visit the area.
We had a comfortable and very relaxing stay on quiet and adorable Chandler Lake. It was a great home base for exploring the area from dining in Traverse City to hiking at Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Just as advertised, clean, great location. very helpful hosts. I would definitely go back
Quiet, peaceful, lake. Loved the visit.
We enjoyed our week at Chandler’s Dream. The cottage was comfortable and worked for those who had to work remotely. The kitchen was well-stocked for cooking. The cottage is located close enough to TC to easily go pick up food or groceries. The best part was the outdoor areas — lots of seating options, all overlooking the peaceful lake. We highly recommend that you rent the pontoon boat for the week — we spent a lot of time cruising around the lake orjust floating. Fire pit is nice, too!
Wonderful house for our families - 4 adults and 4 kids under age 6. The lake was perfect to introduce novice boat riders - not a ton of traffic or wake, but ideal for daily pontoon cruises. Plenty of space and very comfy beds and couches. Our only *slight* negative was a lack of dishwasher, but that was easily made up for by the positives. Hosts were welcoming and very communicative. We’ll definitely be back!
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Chandlers Dream. Sally and Matt were helpful and so welcoming! We loved having the kayaks and access to the boat. The house was spotless upon our arrival and had everything we needed. Evening campfires and early mornings on the water gave us fond memories until we come again next year! A big thank you for making this such an enjoyable vacation.
This lake is beautiful and the house is great! The house is very well stocked and had everything we could possibly need. The lake is clean and clear and perfect for fishing and kayaking.
We had a great time during our stay at Chandler's Dream! Sally was very welcoming. The house was clean and had everything needed to make our stay comfortable and convenient. We hope to return in the future! Thanks again, Sally!
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