traverse city, Michigan
Welcome to CC49 … This is now a 2nd & 3rd generation family retreat that is located in the Forest Lakes District just South of Traverse City, MI, on Rennie Lake. In 1949, our Grandparents/Parents won a Cadillac convertible in a church raffle, sold it and used the proceeds to develop this idyllic lakefront retreat. Many of the materials used in the original cabin construction (such as logs and river rock) were harvested right there on site. CC49 sits on ~1.7 acres directly on Rennie Lake which has no public access so it feels very quiet and private. And through the years, CC49 has expanded from its original and humble log cabin beginnings, to a very comfortable 3BR/3BA + loft lakefront home complete with WIFI , a smart TV with satellite options, and an updated HVAC system for you to enjoy. And please note that subject to your careful use and our separate hold harmless agreement, we provide a small pontoon boat, and 2 kayaks for your CC49 experience and enjoyment.
CC49’s 3 private bedrooms have 1 king, 1 queen, and 2 bunkbeds (3 twin, 1 full) plus each has their own full bathroom. The bunkbeds and 3rd bath are situated in the "Garage Bunkhouse" though the bathroom here is closed during the winter months. The added "House Loft" overlooks the kitchen and living/dining rooms and has 2 twin beds up top … so seasonally, you could sleep up to 10 in total. There is also a small office for that work you may have brought with you. CC49’s full kitchen is complete with range, refrigerator, dishwasher & microwave … we also have a laundry room with a large/stacked washer & dryer. The living room and dining room have great access to our hand laid stone fireplace complete with a new insert for added heat in the colder seasons. This general family area also enjoys great views to the lake!
Sleeping Summary ...
1) Main House - King + bath
2) Main House - Queen + bath
3) Main House Loft - 2 Twins
4) Bunkhouse - 3 Twins, 1 Full + bath (bath closed in winter)
FreshTrippin … Concierge Services Available for Guests of CC49 …
We would like you to enjoy your stay at CC49 to the fullest and that is why we have partnered with FreshTrippin, a private concierge service. FreshTrippin, upon request, will deliver groceries and stock your shelves, coordinate special requests such as decorating for a special occasion, find the perfect personal chef, schedule massages, schedule photography sessions to capture your moments, and much more! FreshTrippin also has extensive partnerships with elite dining destinations, tours, guides, and excursion trips that will get you privileged access and VIP treatment during your stay! We will provide you with contact information for FreshTrippin once your reservation is in place.
Rennie Lake is an all sports inland lake with 238 acres that is great for swimming, fishing is tremendous, and conditions are perfect for watersports including kayaking, paddle-boarding, water skiing, tubing, and more. CC49 is very close to The Boardman River for some GREAT canoeing, kayaking and fishing. The Brown Bridge Quiet Area also offers miles of hiking trails. The Vasa Single Track is a great mountain bike trail system that is very close too. In addition, when the snow is flying, The Vasa is home to 25KM of groomed cross country trails. Like to downhill ski ( ) … Mount Holiday and Crystal Mountain are just a short drive away. And snowmobiling ( ) … Leave right from the property and ultimately access the Boardman Valley Trail System’s 81 miles of trails and all of Michigan's Northern trail system.
CC49 offers a GREAT family atmosphere and plenty to adventure …
East Bay Charter Township - Short Term Rental Authority #2020-0053.
Please be our guests and join us soon!
Tom Grathwohl
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We really enjoyed this place, there was 7 of us and plenty of space, everyone has a comfy bed to sleep in! House was clean, very well stocked with anything you could or might need- we cooked dinner one night and had all the necessary items to do so! Everything worked as stated and was just an overall joy and stay! We didn’t need for anything! Neighbors we met were friendly too! Lake was gorgeous, very clean, and fire pit and dock were very welcoming!
We had a get-together with family members from Michigan, Chicago and France. The location was quiet and views of the lake were idyllic. The cottage was spacious for adults and children and so great that each bedroom had a private bath and privacy. The cottage was well stocked with everything you could image, paper products, shampoos, laundry supplies, beach towels…felt like your own home. Lots of first time fishing for the little ones…they loved it! The pontoon and kayaks were a welcome feature and so well cared for. We’ve rented many cottages up north over the years and all agreed that CC49 met and even exceeded all our needs!!!
Our family had a great time staying at CC49. Tom was very responsive to all questions before booking and very accommodating during the booking process. The cabin was just as advertised in the description and pictures. We had a great time and would recommend it to others. The beach area, lakeside fire pit, kayaks, and pontoons were all an added bonus.
Great place tucked away by the water. We enjoyed our stay.
We generally hike twice a year at locations across the US, staying at VRBO’s. This was the very best, well appointed one ever. There were 4 adults, myself, husband, son and a friend. The master bedroom was perfect.; comfortable bed, plenty of closet space. No master bathroom, but a lovely a spacious one was very close by. Second bedroom with a queen bed was great as well. Upstairs is a loft with two beds. The stairs are quite steep going up, but our 30 something’s had no problems. The house is amazing. We cooked almost every night and there was nothing that we needed. Quality cookware and even some storage for leftovers. Lots of room for all us in the evenings. Huge television that we all thought was a mirror! Full size washer and dryer was great after a day of hiking. Outside was wonderful. Beautiful lake and each morning was just gorgeous at sunrise. Made a fire ions evening and enjoyed a full moon while roasting marshmallows. We did being our own water and glad we did. There is a bit of a sulfur smell that is ‘city folk’ are not used to. Great location for hiking across the area. Hiked up and down both sides of the bay , spent a rainy day at the wineries, spent a lovely day at Mackinac Island ( 2 hour drive, 20 min ferry), another at Sleeping Bear Dunes (1 hr 10 min drive). Great communication with Tom, had a few minor issues that he took care of promptly. I would definitely recommended this for a fantastic base camp for a group. Shout, you could stay there all day and have a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying the view! If you are staying during a busy time, I recommend making reservations for dinner I if you are dining out well in advance, especially the places on Front Street. Take out pizza worked great when we couldn’t get a table Downtown.
Beautiful property close to TC but with a very 'up north' look and feel. Host Tom was great and communicated everything we needed to know in advance. We had a small gathering (6) of old friends and the property was perfect. Firepit on the lake was a perfect location to catch up. Didn't take the pontoon out but it appeared to be brand new. Most of us plan to bring their families back next year!
When I imagined a Michigan cabin on the lake, this is exactly what I wanted. Beautiful and peaceful.
Visiting with family for a much needed peaceful vacation and this place delivered! The house had absolutely everything you could possibly need and Tom was incredibly fast at responding to any questions I had. The boat was perfect for the 9 of us and the lake was calm and the kids loved swimming and playing. We will definitely be booking again!
Very nice home, close to other activities. Catching fish from the dock, was a nice plus for the kids. A sandy beach was a plus. Would stay there again.
We loved our stay at this home. It is nestled in the woods with a beautiful view of the lake. The owners have done a great job of keeping a cabin-like-feel in the home, but at the same time keeping it up-to-date with today’s modern sense of comfort. The kitchen was well equipped. And the home was clean. We had a great time using the boot and the kayaks. The owner was easy to reach and always polite and friendly. I would stay here again and recommend it to others.
Very much enjoyed our time at cc49. Great communication, clean cabin that was well-stocked, beautiful lake. Can’t wait to go back!
Beautiful lake property that is close to Traverse City. Plenty of room and comfy beds. Well kept and VERY CLEAN!! Tom was great to work with and had great communication!!
The cabin was wonderful. We had 6 adults and 4 children and all fit comfortably during our stay. The fire pit area is beautiful and the kids loved having their own little “beach” to play in. The pontoon and kayaks were also great. We would love to return when it’s warmer. The host was very helpful answering any questions or concerns.
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