Halcyon House - Nearly waterfront at Long Lake!

Welcome to Halcyon House, a beautifully maintained five-bedroom, three-bath vacation home ideally located across the street from Taylor Park on scenic Long Lake and just minutes from downtown Traverse City. With over 3,000 square feet of living space, this home is designed for families and groups seeking comfort, convenience, and a true Up North experience. Enjoy entertainment options like smart TV, air hockey, ping pong, games, puzzles, books, and basketball, or head to the beach.

At Halcyon House, you can take advantage of nearly all the benefits of a lakefront stay — for an off-lakefront rate!
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-- THE PROPERTY –
Private | Convenient
5 BR/3 BA | 3000 Sq Ft

Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 10)

Main Level (5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms):
Bedroom 1 - King bed
Bedroom 2 - Queen bed
Bedroom 3 - Queen bed
Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 5 - Queen-sized futon
Bathroom 1 - Full - Shower/tub combo, sink, toilet
Bathroom 2 - Full - Shower, sink, toilet
Bathroom 3 - Full - Shower, sink, toilet
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-- INDOOR LIVING –

KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stovetop, oven, microwave, air fryer, toaster, crockpot, drip + pod coffee makers, electric tea kettle, blender, cooking essentials, baking essentials.

Central air conditioning/heat
High speed WiFi
Washer & dryer
Hair dryers

Main level - Family gathering space
Open concept, multiple living spaces
Comfortable sectional and reclining couches
Smart TVs & DVD Player
Books & board games

Lower level - Game room
Game room with ping pong and air hockey

This property is pet-friendly, and that means pet hair is inevitable. We contract professional cleaners after every stay and they do their absolute best for us. Please be forgiving if it's not perfect.
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-- OUTDOOR LIVING –

Furnished patio
Gas grill
Spacious yard
Fire pit and seating
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-- EXPLORE NORTHERN MICHIGAN –

The home’s location is one of its best features - Taylor Park public beach is just across the street, offering swimming, picnic tables, charcoal grills, beach volleyball, and a dock. Gilbert Park boat launch is less than half a mile away for easy lake access. There is pull-through boat trailer parking. Tennis and pickleball courts are also nearby at Long Lake Township Park. Long Lake Grocery is right next door.

10 minutes to downtown Traverse City
15 minutes to Interlochen Center for the Arts
20 minutes to Cherry Capital Airport
30 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes
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-- PARKING --
Parking for up to 5 vehicles between the garage and driveways.
No street parking is permitted.
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-- ACCESSIBILITY –
Stairs - this home is full of stairs. The entry is a little landing. You must go up a few stairs or down a few stairs to access parts of the home.
This home is not wheelchair accessible
There are two shower stalls
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-- WATER FEATURES –
Nearby public water access - Long Lake, across the street at Taylor Park
Boat launch - there is a boat launch just down the street at Gilbert Park
4 Kayaks and paddles are provided
1 Standup paddleboard
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-- REST EASY WITH US–
Northland Vacation Rentals welcomes you to unwind, relax, and settle into vacation mode. We take pride in maintaining clean, comfortable homes and are committed to ensuring a great stay. If any issue arises, our friendly team is available 24/7 to assist with urgent needs.
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-- POLICIES –

No smoking
Dogs permitted with prior approval
No parties, events, or large gatherings
No fireworks
Minimum age to book: 25 years old
Day guests are not permitted without management approval
Due to liability, township rules, and insurance policies. Maximum capacity must not be exceeded at any time (strictly enforced and randomly checked)
Quiet enjoyment of the property is required; Quiet hours: 10:00 PM–8:00 AM
Photo ID may be required at check-in
Additional taxes and fees may apply

Refer to rental agreement for full house rules and policy details.
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-- INCLUDED STARTER SUPPLIES –

All linens and towels are provided. Beach towels are not provided.

Firewood is not provided but is readily available locally.

Propane for grills is provided.

A starter set of the following is provided:
Paper towel
Toilet paper
Garbage bags
Hand soap
Dish soap and/or dishwasher tabs
Coffee & filters
Laundry detergent
Shampoo/conditioner/soap

Depending on your stay length, you may need to purchase additional supplies. Some amenities—such as docks and grills—are seasonal and not guaranteed. If a specific item is important to your stay, please contact management in advance.

STR License #: STR008938