Interlochen, Michigan
The Lazy Lodge is nestled at the tip of a serene peninsula, accessed via a private drive extending over 200 feet. Secluded amidst lush woodlands, this lakefront abode offers breathtaking views and boasts a spacious private backyard, ideal for unwinding. With 85 feet of exclusive shoreline featuring a firm sandy bottom and no sudden drop-offs, relaxation by the water is assured.
Our charming cottage, spanning over 1,500 square feet on more than three-quarters of an acre, comprises three bedrooms and two full bathrooms—all on a single level, with minimal stairs for accessibility. Sleeping arrangements include a queen bed, a full bed, bunk beds, and an additional twin bed. The open layout accommodates the entire family, centered around a generous farmer's table seating eight adults comfortably.
Expansive panoramic windows adorn the lakeside, inviting the scenic beauty indoors, while rustic elements like solid pine board living areas, a wood-burning fireplace, and a limestone hearth enhance the cozy ambiance. Recent updates to the kitchen include new drywall, paint, stove, dishwasher, sink, faucet, and granite countertops. In 2022, we installed new windows, ceiling fans in the bedrooms, and updated the living room furniture.
Situated on the shores of the 2,000-acre crystal-clear Green Lake, surrounded by state parks, nature preserves, and the renowned Interlochen Arts Academy, the Lazy Lodge offers a tranquil retreat perfect for swimming, fishing, and boating. Just minutes away from Traverse City, Crystal Mountain Ski and Golf Resort, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, wineries, concert halls, casinos, and golf courses, there's no shortage of activities to enjoy.
During the summer months, a minimum 7-night stay with Saturday check-in/out is required.
Disclaimer: Please note that the Lazy Lodge is a renovated 1950s cottage owned by our family. We've invested considerable care and effort to ensure it offers comfortable accommodations with modern upgrades. While it exudes charm and character, it doesn't match the luxurious amenities and opulence of a hotel. We strive to accommodate early check-ins or late checkouts if cleaning permits, but please understand our limitations. If you seek brand-new facilities, numerous hotels in the area may better suit your preferences. Feel free to reach out with any inquiries about our property!
Beautiful location beautiful house but we had to wait 3 hours to get hold of the property owner to get in the house because there was no email sent for check in instructions and what is even worse expedia told me they’re not doing anything about it which it means go f yourself and there was no shampoo and all the Cooking pots are dirty.
Such a beautiful location with great views across the lake, very secluded (none of the neighbors were home), very quiet! Decent kitchen. Would have been 5 stars except for some small annoyances: WiFi network was out; pillows were not great; Shower was tiny and cramped; oversized bathtub could not be filled all the way without running out of hot water. Very dated decor, but some people might find it charming. Decent kitchen.
This rental offers a serene, Peaceful environment . It is a clean , comfortable cottage on the lake in a beautiful neighborhood. It is close to Interlochen and traverse city so we had lots to do . We kayaked , took walks , had campfires and totally enjoyed each moment , great place to relax and enjoy family!
Nice spacious house, great location. The kayaks and canoe were very appreciated.
PROS: Location, access to lake, the canoe & kayaks provided were great. New couch & chairs in main living area were very comfortable & the chairs spun to look out at the view. Kitchen & dining area are large & the overall layout is nice. Appreciated an empty cabinet in the kitchen to use as a pantry for our food. Picture windows/sliding door in both living rooms and kitchen provided a beautiful view of the lake. CONS: It’s very obvious only surface level cleaning took place. All 3 bedroom closets were full of random owner belongings, not leaving room for guest suitcases/storage. Some of the cooking utensils had food on them and the pots and pans were just thrown in the cabinets making it difficult to find anything and get anything out (took time to reorganize just to use for week). The drawer with oven-mitts/kitchen towels had rodent droppings inside it as did the game cabinet. Light next to couch was full of dead bugs. Bunk bedroom was musty smelling, especially the table between the beds. Bunk bedroom windows were very difficult to line up to lock. Under beds was alarmingly dusty/dirty including random socks/trash (checked to make sure nothing fell and was being left behind). Water pressure in the shower was a trickle at best. Hand soap provided was watered down so we had to replace it. A fish head was in the enclosed bench in the canoe. All this considered the cleaning fee seems outrageous.
There were some maintenance issues at the beginning of our stay but the owners were quick and very responsive. The property is in a great location with nice beach right outside our door. The weather was not so great but we all had a good time. I would suggest a few updates, such as a new water heater and a water purifier as the well water was very strong.
We really enjoyed the location right on Green Lake, the ability to dock a boat, and the availability of a pair of kayaks to use. The fire pit by the water was a great place to hang out in the evening. The road that runs up through the peninsula was a very pleasant t place to take a walk. The kitchen was stocked with dishes and cooking utensils.
First of all: I read the previous reviews about a musty smell. We have stayed in cabins with that smell, this place does NOT have a musty smell. The owner responded to those reviews that the windows had been replaced. We can confirm the windows appear new and there is no musty smell. Cabin was clean and spacious. There are 2 separate living rooms with TVs and that was nice. It allowed 2 groups to relax at the same time without getting crowded. We had 7 people there (5 adults and 2 kids) and never felt crammed. There are actually 2 bathrooms but the second bathroom shower was not currently working, but toilet worked fine, that was a nice bonus as listing says 1 bathroom. It is right on the water and it has a sandy bottom and gets deeper very slowely, so it is great for kids. Dock was in good shape and made it easy to launch/land boat each time. Kitchen is nice and everything works. Peninsula that the cabin on is beautiful and we usually went on 2 walks every day to enjoy the scenery. Grill is nice and large and in good condition. They provided a nice fire pit, lots of nice andorandak chairs and a picnic bench outside for outdoor meals. Interlochen is a great play to stay and only 30 minutes outside of Traverse City. Fishing was not great but did catch a nice 32” pike and a 21” dogfish. Neighbors are somewhat close, but setup makes it pretty private. Also, this property is on the calm side of Green Lake. Several days it was almost completely placid on our side and on the other side of the peninsula there were white caps.
Great location, accurately described, the kitchen was very well stocked, the beds were comfy, check in was a breeze and plenty of water toys. The place had a rustic charm and the water was gin clear with a sandy bottom. The property manager came over upon arrival to let us know she was available should we need anything and she brought us a cherry pie (and it was excellent). Thank you for sharing this great place. We will definitely be back.
It is a water front home and my kids enjoyed the water and kayaks . The hosts were great at answering any messages we sent. As for the house itself it can use some work. There is a musty mildew smell especially in the bedroom areas. The water pressure can definitely be better . We had a wedding to attend and there were only 4 of us that needed to shower but ran out of hot water and had to wait in between. The musty smell through the house made our luggage and clothes smell too, which wouldn’t have been horrible if we didn’t have to go to a wedding. I did alert the hosts about the smell and sent pics of wetness/mold stains along the wall & floor and they said they would be checking it out in the next couple weeks so that is a good thing. The home served it’s purpose in giving us a space to stay but otherwise I have to say I feel we definitely overpaid for what we received. Hopefully they can get things fixed.
Weather was perfect. Cabin was clean and comfy. Local restaurants had great for and service. To cool for me to jump in the lake but super clean water.
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