Large Lakefront House 20 Minutes from Downtown Traverse City ~ Includes pontoon.

Great location, great communication between from the host, clean house

We had an amazing stay! There were 11 of us total — 6 adults, 3 teenagers (13, 13, and 14), and 2 toddlers (ages 3 and 4). Everyone slept comfortably. Two adults used the futons upstairs and downstairs, and the toddlers shared the master bed with Mom. It would’ve been tight with one more adult, but for our group, the space was perfect.Kathleen and Tom were absolutely wonderful hosts — friendly, responsive, and super helpful with anything we needed. The pontoon boat worked great, and the kayaks and paddle boats were a hit. There were also plenty of toys and activities to keep the kids entertained.The lakefront access is truly priceless. Waking up to that view from both the upstairs and downstairs decks was something special. Fishing was a bit slow (as expected in July), but we still caught a few bass and pike, and tons of bluegill for the kids — they bite year-round!We had nothing but a positive experience and I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a fun, family-friendly getaway on the water.

This area is a quiet, tucked away slice of heaven perfect for a weekend with friends or family. The host is very accommodating/helpful and responsive to questions both before and during the trip. Be respectful to the people and property, it is in close proximity to multiple other smaller cabins. The inside has everything you need to have a great weekend. We had (8) total 27-37yr olds but the home never felt crowded. Plenty of beds/couches to sleep us all comfortably. Plenty of extra chairs on both top and bottom decksTons of toys to keep busy with provided by the host - multiple kayaks, paddle boards, peddle boats,rowboat, and pontoon. The host offered to show us how to use the pontoon as soon as we arrived and has all required safety gear. She will make sure you have a great time 20min drive to most places like golf, casino, restaurants, bars, etc. Pictures don’t do it any justice, it was an unforgettable weekend!

Very friendly owners, Will check up with you every day to make sure you're having a peaceful stay. House was very clean and boats were amazing. Highly recommended this house to who ever wants a water getaway.

Very relaxing atmosphere. The hosts were very nice and accommodating. The pontoon boat had some issues with shift and throttle handle falling off. But host quickly gave us another boat to use. What would be nice if host would supply sheets and towels for guests.

No reason to do anything else, if you love lake like.

We rented the place for 4 adults and 2 kids and the place was almost too big for us. The house was a bit outdated but very clean. The house came with a pontoon boat that could not be used for tubing, but we certainly enjoyed fishing and going swimming every single day that we were at the lake! When we had a problem with the boat, the owner quickly responded to our needs and gave us a replacement boat. There is a sandbar that is super close to the house so my little kids stayed in the water for hours. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Excellent accommodations, will definitely be back

We stayed in the main house with different generations of family. The upstairs of the house was perfect for gathering together, outside or inside, cooking meals and eating together. The amenities of the pontoon boat, paddle boats and kayaks were perfect especially with the most popular shallow swimming island within a short distance from the home. Our kids (7,11,13) enjoyed the independence of kayaking or paddle boating to and around the island while we could watch from the deck. Kathleen was a helpful and gracious host. The only downside was the basement floor was a bit dark and felt a little more closed in, but since we only slept there and spent most our out time upstairs it wasn’t a big deal. Great memories.

Property was roomy for our group of 8 adults and 4 children age 7 and under. Lots of water toys provided including a pontoon boat. Location is right on a lovely lake with an island/sand bar in easy reach. Close to Traverse City for bars, restaurants etc. If I could make a suggestion to make it better i would ask to add laundry and maybe a dehumidifier for the lower level. All in all- a great place for a large family vacation!