High Lake Lodge, nestled on a private 1-acre lot in Traverse City, Michigan, offers the perfect retreat for families and outdoor enthusiasts. With 100 ft. of sandy beach frontage on High Lake, this rustic beach lodge provides opportunities for swimming (Sandy Beach), water sports and winter activities like snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
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Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16325 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
50ft TO WATER~GREAT LOCATION~STOCKED WITH CONVENIENCES!
License #008922
Located in Traverse City Michigan, this lovely 14 yr. old Lodge sits on a private 1 acre lot with 100 ft. of sandy beach frontage on beautiful High Lake, a peaceful 50 acre semi private lake with very low water traffic but much natural beauty including the wild life and water fowl. Even the Bald Eagles nest here. Located only 4 miles from the Cherry Capital Airport, 8 miles from down town Traverse City and just 7-9 miles from the beautiful East & West Grand Traverse Bays yet in the winter you can snowmobile, cross country ski, snowshoe or ice fish right from the Lodge, only ¼ mile to groomed trails,(maps are available), and in the summer the lake is wonderful for swimming (Sandy Beach)and any water sport.
This 3 bdrm (one bedroom is actually a bed area) 2.5 bath 3,500 sq. ft. rustic beach Lodge can easily accommodate 2-3 families sleeping up to 16, 8 in the upper level and 8 in the lower walk out level. Upper level has 2 bedrooms with a queen bed in each, 2 living rooms with a new fold out full size sofa in each, 2 kitchens fully equipped, 2 full bathrooms showers, no tubs, 4 TV, washer and dryer. Lower level has 1 double(full) size fold out, a bunk bed (twin over double), one twin size roll away bed and a large sectional sofa and a small sectional sofa. Also there is a game area with a pool table, bumper pool table, Foosball, 85" flat screen TV and large card table as well as other tables and chairs. Another fully equipped kitchen. Both of the upper level refrigerators have 2 ice makers each, along with a beverage cooler located on the lower level patio. Bath towels, wash cloths, hand towels, linens, blankets, soaps and some paper products are provided for your use. The upper deck, 50 ’x 16’, has built in benches and other deck furniture for your comfort as well as a gas grill (gas furnished). Great for beach activities in the summer with 2 docks, a raft, paddle boat, a metal row boat and fire pit for your use. Kayaks and a paddle board are available at an extra charge. Also there is a picnic table and a fire pit on the beach. A list of other activities and interesting places to visit (from A to Z ) and the addresses, phone #’s and maps for them will be available at the Lodge. There is a restaurant/pizza (with delivery), country store/gas station and fire and rescue just ½ mile away on the opposite side of the lake.
NOTE: THE OWNER WILL REQUIRE A CASH DAMAGE DEPOSIT AT THE TIME OF ARRIVAL AND A LEASE AGREEMENT SIGNED AHEAD OF ARRIVAL. THE LEASE AGREEMENT WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CONTACT THE OWNER AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR ON LINE BOOKING.
Note: Due to past experiences**BACHELOR OR BACELORETTE PARTIES ARE DECLINED AT THIS RENTAL!**
SORRY! NO PETS AND NO SMOKING!! ALSO BRING BEACH TOWELS AND LIFE JACKETS. There is no land line phone.
The National Cherry Festival is held annually every July! In 2024 the National Cherry Festival starts in June. Saturday June 29, 2024 and ends Saturday July 6, 2024. The Blue Angels are scheduled to be here for the 2024 Cherry Festival with air shows on Saturday June 29th and Sunday June 30th. Traverse City has boasted being titled as the 'Cherry Capital of the World' and this Festival is known worldwide. 1 week of many wonderful activities for young and old, large carnival, parades, and fireworks the last day!
The Red Wings Training Camp is in September each year! 2024 dates are yet to be determined. PLUS Traverse City and the Grand Traverse area are widely known for winter activities and great trails for cross country skiing(Vasa trl.) snowmobiling and snowshoeing. For reservation and rate information to start planning your memorable get-a-way!!!Please contact VRBO or HomeAway. We hope that once you have vacationed here at the High Lake Lodge, we will see you again next year or even before!!!
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach towels
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
Games
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Charcoal grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Boat
Foosball table
Golf
Kayak
Tennis
Basketball nearby
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
Scuba diving nearby
Sledding nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 3,500 square feet
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Guests will receive an email with check-in information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
NO FIREWORKS!!!! Other Rules are posted at the Lodge.
Cancellation policy is outlined in the rental agreement
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16
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, a first aid kit, 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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Traverse City, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling. Visit our Traverse City travel guide
Is 50ft TO WATER~GREAT LOCATION~STOCKED WITH CONVENIENCES!
License #008922 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 50ft TO WATER~GREAT LOCATION~STOCKED WITH CONVENIENCES!
License #008922?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 50ft TO WATER~GREAT LOCATION~STOCKED WITH CONVENIENCES!
License #008922?
Check-out is at 12:00 PM.
Where is 50ft TO WATER~GREAT LOCATION~STOCKED WITH CONVENIENCES!
License #008922 located?
Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City vacation home is just steps from Forest Lakes and High Lake. Tibbets Lake and Arbutus Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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50ft TO WATER~GREAT LOCATION~STOCKED WITH CONVENIENCES!
License #008922 Reviews
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We loved our stay on High Lake. It is our second year in a row on this lake and we enjoy our time there immensely. The house was extremely well stocked and comfortable. The kids loved the downstairs area, the sandy beach and swimming in the water. I'd recommend this property to anyone and would certainly stay again myself.
Location is amazing, great for a big family get away, lots of space, very clean and organized. Worth every penny. My whole family had a wonderful time and would book this location again and again.
Enjoyed the sandy beach, kayaks, swim raft, paddle board,pedal boat and fire pit. Appreciated the large deck with 4 tables, ample paper products and calm, quiet lake close to Traverse City.
We had a great time, there is plenty of room, the cabinets were stocked with all the paper products, towels, soap, shampoo… everything you need. We loved it! The lake is clean, the kids enjoyed swimming and fishing.
The 5 days we spent in this house were a blast! we built memory, and we will look to rent that place again for sure.
The lake is gorgeous, and the house offer lot of opportunities.
You can book the place with no hesitations!
Beautiful indoor and outdoorspace.something for everyone. Easy access of lake, fire ring, plenty of space to hang out, as wellas amenities and close by Cherry Festival. Loved owners availability for questions. Very positive experience!! BLESSED
We enjoyed our stay here! Not far from town at all! We did wish there were more actual beds due to 4 adults having to sleeping on the full in the basement and a pull out couch! Those weren’t very comfortable so they slept on air mattresses by the end of the week! The other 2 queens were comfortable. It was nice to have 3 kitchens and be able to split the families up! Also nice have an area in the basement for the kids! Beautiful view and the kids really enjoyed fishing and swimming!
I think the best thing about this cottage is the size. During the week we stayed here we had 6-10 people. There are only two bedrooms as the third bedroom (lower level) is a whole living area. I would call the upstairs two separate apartments As you walk in the front door you go either right or left with a stairwell in the middle to go downstairs. Each side has its own large kitchen with new appliances and much storage space, a bedroom, full bath and living area. They can be closed off or the doors left open, as we did, with our families walking around freely to mingle. We had pre-teens, teens, parents and grandparents. Also loved the sandy beach with lots of chairs. We played volleyball, paddleball, used the fire pit for s’mores, kayaked, as well as using the peddle boat and paddle board a lot. There are 3 large tables downstairs with many chairs which we used for meals and games. The pool table was favorite for both the kids and adults. I do think it would help if the pictures on VRBO were updated. We had a wonderful week!
Diana met us and introduced us to the lodge, kitchens were well stocked with all the paper products. Bath towels provided were more than enough, everything is super stocked for a large group! The beach area, docks, kayaks, paddle board and paddle boats are an amazing bonus! Bonfire area on the beach is complete contentment! If you need to unwind and spend some quality time with family making memories, High Lake Lodge is the place!
Our family of 16 (8 adults, 8 kids) had a nice long weekend fishing, swimming, and playing inside and out. The place is much nicer than the pictures suggest.Thanks for offering up your place for us to stay.
Very clean house with everything you could ever need. Beach was great for the kids. We caught a lot of fish from the lake. Pizza place was the best but kids like it. Close to grocery store and the city. Would stay again!
Brigette G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mathias K.
7 January 2019
Beautiful location, the lodge is nice and kept up.
I would recommend this place to everyone, we had a great time! The lodge is kept up well, plenty of appliances and dishes. The basement is a perfect place to hang out and play games. Diana was very helpful and polite. Great spot for a family vacation.
House was clean, owner is very nice! Location is perfect. Like 15 mins from downtown traverse city. There’s a great restaurant within walking distance of the house (peegios). House actually looks nicer in person than it does in the photos. Listing could use some updated pic’s because they really don’t do it justice.
Our family spent a long weekend at High Lake Lodge. It was our third time visiting, first time in the fall. The house was very clean and a perfect place for our large family to spread out. We took day trips to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Grand Traverse Lighthouse. In the evenings we relaxed in the basement and made some good family memories. Thank you Diana!
We had 6 adults and 7 kids all together for a family vacation. Plenty of room and a great location on a small lake. We rented a water trampoline for the week, and it was a huge success! We spent every afternoon and evening playing in the lake/on the beach, playing board games and making smores around the campfire. Memories made for sure!!
Christina D.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deric T.
8 June 2018
Great place
We stayed over Memorial Day weekend. Had a group of 14 in town for the marathon. Couldn't have been happier with the house. Plenty of room for everyone to sleep. Private lake. Again, the pics do not do the house justice. We would def stay again if ever in the Traverse City area. Thanks Diana.
Our weekend at your house was more then we could have imagined or expected. The house was delightful and felt very comfortable and homey. It had everything we needed. Old friendships were rekindled and new friendships made. We will definitely be visiting your home again. Thank you!! 😊👌💕
Gena W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jason H.
24 August 2013
Great place!
Five friends and I stayed here in late August, 2013. Everyone was very impressed with the house. High Lake is a quiet, peaceful place to relax, and with two docks plus boats to enjoy there's plenty to do by the water. The layout of the house is ideal for multiple families and when it's time to go inside the basement is set up perfectly to entertain a group. There's also a large deck with plenty of seating and a very nice grill. Nearby we found a great pub and a park with trails. Downtown Traverse City isn't too far off. I highly recommend High Lake Lodge and hope to return next year.