OPEN ALL YEAR! Kayaks! PONTOON BOAT! gameroom! FLOATING AQUA-PLAY-MAT!
About this house rental
- And as always, we never charge Host, Cleaning, Pet (up to two dogs), or Extra Guest fees! Be our guest at this beautiful Northern Michigan Vacation Getaway. This 2000 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, lodge style home, is nestled amidst towering hardwoods, and features fantastic views of Cedar Lake. Knotty pine, log beams, ceramic tile, and a cozy fireplace, adorn the interior. Watch the wildlife roam through the yard on your 100' of private *frontage on Cedar Lake. The home is also designed with family fun in mind with separate areas for adults and little ones alike. Cedar Lake is a beautiful, peaceful No Wake fishing lake, perfect for those morning coffee kayak trips, fishing with the family, or just being plain lazy. Off the beaten path yet right in the center of one of Northern Michigan's most desired vacation destination spots. This Western Michigan Cottage is located just west of downtown Traverse City. You're only minutes from such areas as Empire, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor and Old Mission. Come and experience the best that Northern Michigan has to offer. Cedar Lake Lodge is open all year long and offers a wide variety of activities for every season. Home includes the use of a **free pontoon boat w/10 gal free fuel, (Memorial week til early October), Floating Aqua-Play-Mat (Memorial Week thru Labor Day Week), kayaks (May 1st til Nov 1st), and row boat(April 1st til Nov 15th), dock (Mid-May til Nov 1st). *Frontage is typical northern Michigan soft sediment (mucky) bottom, great for fishing, but definitely not sandy. - For our winter guests we recommend bringing an all-wheel-drive vehicle or at the very least a front wheel drive with good snow tires. - We are located on a quiet, rural road which also mean NO WIFI. You may be able to use your phone as a hotspot if this is important to you. **As a FREE bonus to our guests in our summer months, we offer you the use of one of a pontoon boats. They are nothing special. They are clean and well maintained. They range in size from 18-24ft. They range in age from 20-30 years old w/2stroke motors ranging from 25 - 35 hp. While these boats may not fulfill the boating dreams of some people, they are perfect for a sunset cruise or a family fishing outing. We even supply you with 10 gallons of pre-mixed gasoline!. To get the most enjoyment from these boats it is recommended that person with a knowledge of boating and two stroke motors be involved operating them. If not we do have full instructions, and technical assistance available if necessary. See photo of typical pontoon boat. ---- Also we provide a starter supply of paper/soap products which should be enough for a typical 2 night stay for smaller groups of 2 - 4 people. For a complete list of "what is provided" and "things to bring", check out "Using the property”, on your “My Trip” page. STR22-00007
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
$$$$
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(76 Reviews)
10.0
I complained about driving 4hrs away to come to this cabin lol, but let me tell you! The moment we entered the cabin, we fell in love! This Trip was soooooo amazing! The cabin was clean and the kitchen was fully equipped. I can't say enough about my birthday vacation here. I did not want to go back home lol. And last but not least, Liz was very welcoming and communication was smooth and prompt. We will definitely rent here again. 🎉❤️
5.0
We stayed here October 12-17 and the fall colors were absolutely beautiful. We needed some time away to disconnect from everything. This place was perfect. It is nestled in the woods on the lake. I can't express in words how beautiful it is in person. Our hostess was also quick to answer any questions we had. Do not hesitate to book this one. We drove 14 hours to stay here and wouldn't hesitate to do it again!
4.0
Nice place
5.0
Everything was amazing! The fact that you get a boat with the cabin is over the top! Everything was great! Only compliant/ downside to the property/ area is no wifi and barely any cell service. Other than that everything was great!
5.0
Had so much fun at the cottage - it was perfect for adults and kids! Ventured out to snow tubing and Crystal Mountain-such a fun trip!
5.0
This was the perfect place for a quiet weekend away with our two pups. The house is absolutely beautifully. We had such a nice time, theres talk of rebooking next year in the summer for a family get away. Highly recommend
5.0
We loved the privacy and location. It’s a short drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes and downtownTraverse city. The kids enjoyed the pool table and PlayStation as well as playing on the dock. It was a perfect quick getaway!
5.0
Cedar Lake was the perfect venue for our celebration. We packed in the fun with tubing at Mt Holiday, Dinner at McGees, Casino Visit. Shopping in TC and a spa day!
Host was responsive and immediately had a tv replaced that wasn’t operational. My only concern was how cold the lower level was especially at night for those sleeping in that space. Another electric fireplace would be a great addition. Thank you !
5.0
It is an amazing place to stay, very quiet and secluded. Was a nice place to relax and get away. Will always look for this place to stay on our traverse city trips
5.0
Everything was just great! There was a concern about too much snow in the driveway because of a storm, but we did just fine! In addition to having large vehicles, the drive was plowed! Thank you for all of your efforts!!!
5.0
First trip as a family with adult children. So relaxing and the house was beautiful. Scenery was amazing to wake up to with the large windows overlooking the lake. Everything needed to make a thanksgiving meal was available. Within about 30 minutes of fun activities, like black Friday shopping, climbing the dunes, and the casino. Highly recommend and would love to come back in the summer to enjoy the lake. We had phone service, even though the house was in the woods. Dish network for movie time. Everyone seemed very comfortable. Thank you for sharing your home with our family.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay and wished we had a couple more days. This is a very quiet and peaceful property that is about 20 min drive from TC. It’s on a dirt trail so it is very dark at night. This is perfect for a relaxing getaway.
5.0
Excellent location. Very cosy and confortable.
5.0
Delightful!
5.0
Cabin was very clean & comfortable, with easy access from local highway. Description on web-site was very accurate. The property is very well maintained with a short trail to the lake that has a dock, Kayaks & Pontoon boat. Great central location - close to TC, Lake Ann, Glen Arbor & Lake Michigan. Everyday was filled with something different to do or a different place to go to. Lake Ann is near by and has a great boutique coffee shop, an excellent little restaurant, and a craft brewery with Live entertainment on the weekends. If you need anything a full service Grocery Store with Deli only a few minutes away in Interlochen.
5.0
Every year we pick a different part of our beautiful state to explore. This property made it easy to rest, relax, and check out the area. The house was a great spot to chill out and listen to the birds. There was a feisty squirrel that visited a few times. It was comfortable when we all hung out together and spacious enough for us all to spread out.
5.0
Annual family getaway
Every year we pick a different part of our beautiful state to explore. This property made it easy to rest, relax, and check out the area. The house was a great spot to chill out and listen to the birds. There was a feisty squirrel that visited a few times. It was comfortable when we all hung out together and spacious enough for us all to spread out.
5.0
We were looking for a place that had water, a boat, and privacy, and was also reasonably close to the essentials - like beer, groceries, and a few restaurants. We also wanted something central to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Frankfort, and Traverse City, and this place checks all those boxes. Cedar Lake was small, but also very quiet. We enjoyed the short rides in the boat, but the best part was turning off the motor and drifting with the loons for a while.
The well water is strong, hard, iron-tasting well water. Bring some bottled water if you aren’t certain that you’re good with drinking it. Bring a wetsuit, bring some hammocks, bring your need for relaxation, and also maybe bring a scented candle, and you’ll have a great time here!
10.0
We were looking for a place that had water, a boat, and privacy, and was also reasonably close to the essentials - like beer, groceries, and a few restaurants. We also wanted something central to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Frankfort, and Traverse City, and this place checks all those boxes. Cedar Lake was small, but also very quiet. We enjoyed the short rides in the boat, but the best part was turning off the motor and drifting with the loons for a while.
The well water is strong, hard, iron-tasting well water. Bring some bottled water if you aren’t certain that you’re good with drinking it. Bring a wetsuit, bring some hammocks, bring your need for relaxation, and also maybe bring a scented candle, and you’ll have a great time here!
5.0
Perfect for us
We were looking for a place that had water, a boat, and privacy, and was also reasonably close to the essentials - like beer, groceries, and a few restaurants. We also wanted something central to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Frankfort, and Traverse City, and this place checks all those boxes. Cedar Lake was small, but also very quiet. We enjoyed the short rides in the boat, but the best part was turning off the motor and drifting with the loons for a while.
The well water is strong, hard, iron-tasting well water. Bring some bottled water if you aren’t certain that you’re good with drinking it. Bring a wetsuit, bring some hammocks, bring your need for relaxation, and also maybe bring a scented candle, and you’ll have a great time here!
5.0
The house was great. We wished it hadn't snowed. Thought about kayaking. The kitchen was nicely stocked. Long walk with the garbage cans though....
5.0
House
The house was great. We wished it hadn't snowed. Thought about kayaking. The kitchen was nicely stocked. Long walk with the garbage cans though....
5.0
Beautiful
The cabin is amazing. The location is secluded back in the woods and right on the lake. Only 15 miles from Traverse City. We will be back.
5.0
We planned a year in advance for this very special Christmas and it was totally worth it.
Our Christmas was magical! we all loved the place, the well equipped and clean place. All indications received from the host were very useful. We were a large family group and it was so nice that we were all comfortable,. We loved that the kitchen was FULLY equipped! we enjoyed the game room, outdoors, every place of the house.
I highly recommend this place.
Thanks
5.0
Perfect Christmas Family vacation
We planned a year in advance for this very special Christmas and it was totally worth it.
Our Christmas was magical! we all loved the place, the well equipped and clean place. All indications received from the host were very useful. We were a large family group and it was so nice that we were all comfortable,. We loved that the kitchen was FULLY equipped! we enjoyed the game room, outdoors, every place of the house.
I highly recommend this place.
Thanks
5.0
Yearly Shopping/Wine Tasting Trip
We’ve been doing this same trip for MANY years and the choice we made to stay here was every bit worth it! We will stay again!
5.0
Every year when the guys go hunting us women get away for the weekend also. We are hunting but it’s not for deer. Usually we go to a particular casino but this year we wanted something different.
We cannot say enough good things about this property or the owners. It was a very easy process from start to finish. Anytime I emailed the host she responded quickly.
The property was well maintained and very nicely decorated and very very clean It was inviting and you seriously felt at home. Due to the weather ( rained everyday) we didn’t get to sit by the lake and have bonfires and enjoy the view, but none the less it was a great time. Thanks again for helping us have an amazing weekend. 💙💛
5.0
2021 Girls Deer Camp Weekend and no we are not hunting deer. :)
Every year when the guys go hunting us women get away for the weekend also. We are hunting but it’s not for deer. Usually we go to a particular casino but this year we wanted something different.
We cannot say enough good things about this property or the owners. It was a very easy process from start to finish. Anytime I emailed the host she responded quickly.
The property was well maintained and very nicely decorated and very very clean It was inviting and you seriously felt at home. Due to the weather ( rained everyday) we didn’t get to sit by the lake and have bonfires and enjoy the view, but none the less it was a great time. Thanks again for helping us have an amazing weekend. 💙💛
5.0
Our entire family as well as my brother’s family enjoyed this vacation in Traverse City. We had two couples and FIVE children! There is an area in the lower level that allowed all the cousins to hang out and have fun. They played pool and PS2 games that were supplied with the home. I think they played some board games too. This allowed the rest of us to catch up without nearly the amount of noise as we thought there would be. We watched movies, had a bonfire and in the morning my SIL and I took the kayaks out while our husbands took the kids for a hike. We didn’t find a cider mill but we did go to Moomer’s for ice cream (a must stop.) The entire home was extremely comfortable and we slept wonderfully. All in all, this was the perfect get away. We were concerned about bringing all the kids, but the lay out of the home made it so we could all bond without stress. This will be a yearly tradition. Thank you!
5.0
We stayed here with my friends to join the iceman cometh challenge 2021. Location was 30 mins away from the finish line. Our stay was flawless, we had a good night sleep each night. The cabin was cery clean.
5.0
We stayed for a week at the end of October for a family wedding in the area. The colors were beautiful and the cabin was a cozy home away from home during all the festivities! We had plenty of room and enjoyed the fire pit and the deck when the weather allowed. We would love to come back during the summer to enjoy the lake!
5.0
Loved our Fall Break!
Our entire family as well as my brother’s family enjoyed this vacation in Traverse City. We had two couples and FIVE children! There is an area in the lower level that allowed all the cousins to hang out and have fun. They played pool and PS2 games that were supplied with the home. I think they played some board games too. This allowed the rest of us to catch up without nearly the amount of noise as we thought there would be. We watched movies, had a bonfire and in the morning my SIL and I took the kayaks out while our husbands took the kids for a hike. We didn’t find a cider mill but we did go to Moomer’s for ice cream (a must stop.) The entire home was extremely comfortable and we slept wonderfully. All in all, this was the perfect get away. We were concerned about bringing all the kids, but the lay out of the home made it so we could all bond without stress. This will be a yearly tradition. Thank you!
5.0
Iceman Cometh Challenge Weekend
We stayed here with my friends to join the iceman cometh challenge 2021. Location was 30 mins away from the finish line. Our stay was flawless, we had a good night sleep each night. The cabin was cery clean.
5.0
Destination Wedding
We stayed for a week at the end of October for a family wedding in the area. The colors were beautiful and the cabin was a cozy home away from home during all the festivities! We had plenty of room and enjoyed the fire pit and the deck when the weather allowed. We would love to come back during the summer to enjoy the lake!
5.0
Beautiful home, love having use of the pontoon boat and kayaks. Everything was great and would definately stay again.
4.0
Nice, secluded location, but close to everything. Wish we had more time to enjoy the boat. Enjoyed coffee on the deck, campfire by the water, the loon was a nice surprise. The wood furniture is appropriate but really uncomfortable. It will be beautiful this fall.
5.0
Awesome
Beautiful home, love having use of the pontoon boat and kayaks. Everything was great and would definately stay again.
4.0
Fall girls getaway.
Nice, secluded location, but close to everything. Wish we had more time to enjoy the boat. Enjoyed coffee on the deck, campfire by the water, the loon was a nice surprise. The wood furniture is appropriate but really uncomfortable. It will be beautiful this fall.
5.0
Very quiet, relaxing stay. The house was better than expected from the photos and everything we needed was already there. Charcoal grill was very modern and great for cooking. We had a great time kayaking around the lake and the fishing was great!
4.0
We had (8) adults and (2) children stay at the home for a week. We loved the area and peacefulness of the lake. We used the bonfire pit nightly and loved having the sliding door and screened windows open to hear all of the surrounding wildlife - owls, loons.
The home is remote, you drive down a gravel road towards the very last portion of the drive (0.5 miles or so) , and perfectly positioned for so many day trips. We drove to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Leland, Sutton's Bay, downtown Traverse City, Glen Arbor, Old Mission Peninsula.
FYI - the lake water right off the dock is not the most swimmable, lots of life, fish, turtles, lake grass, but the home provides floaties, the pontoon, and lily pad to float on top and the lake is less weedy in the middle - we dropped anchor and went swimming in the middle of the lake.
We took the pontoon only out twice, the first time with no issues and the second time, we actually got stranded on the water as the engine would not turn back on. Luckily, there was a couple fishing and they towed us back to the house's pier. It is really nice that the home comes with a pontoon - we used it a lot to sit by the water and enjoy cocktails, but I just wish it consistently operated.
Overall, we had a lovely time at this home, great way to end summer!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Sleeping Bear Dunes?
The average price for a rental in Sleeping Bear Dunes is $404 per night. This rental is $91 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at OPEN ALL YEAR! Kayaks! PONTOON BOAT! gameroom! FLOATING AQUA-PLAY-MAT!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is OPEN ALL YEAR! Kayaks! PONTOON BOAT! gameroom! FLOATING AQUA-PLAY-MAT! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at OPEN ALL YEAR! Kayaks! PONTOON BOAT! gameroom! FLOATING AQUA-PLAY-MAT!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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