Nestled in Arbutus Lake, this attractive house for $800 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. You have found the listing for The Cottage at Lakemore Retreat, one of many Lakemore properties on beautiful Arbutus Lake in Traverse City! We specialize in hosting large groups and families in luxurious accommodations. There are two properties directly neighboring this listing: Lakemore Lodge: https://www.vrbo.com/655085 Arbutus Cabin (independently owned/operated): www.vrbo.com/3424820 We if we don't have the availability you need at Lakemore Retreat, check out our brand new sister property, Lakemore Resort, featuring 7 additional home options ! Green/Navy: https://www.vrbo.com/2101562 Navy: https://www.vrbo.com/2831169 Brown: https://www.vrbo.com/2119019 Gray: https://www.vrbo.com/2254611 Teal/Black: https://www.vrbo.com/2257021 Blue: https://www.vrbo.com/2262024 Between all of our homes, we can work with you to accommodate many different group sizes. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tricia by sending an inquiry. To simplify your research, use your internet browser and search for LakemoreTC to find out more! Lakemore Retreat is comprised of two rental properties: 'Lakemore Lodge', and 'Lakemore Cottage', side by side homes on the shores of Arbutus Lake. Pictured here, with the green exterior, is Lakemore Cottage. Lakemore Lodge is the red house. The Cottage and Lodge are luxury homes built in 2015 that each sleep 12, but no more. They are side by side and offer exactly the same amenities and floor plan, just with very different interior design. The properties are rented individually, but many families rent both for the same time period, altogether sleeping up to 24 people comfortably. Make reservations for Lakemore Cottage here and look for Lakemore Lodge (VRBO Listing #655085) For large groups, you can rent both by going to listing (VRBO#7566523) Arbutus Cabin is also next door, and available for additional occupancy. While independently owned and operated, we are cooperative with eachother to host groups needing more space. www.vrbo.com/3424820 The Cottage is timeless and classic. Steps from the beach, this clean and bright lakeside home offers majestic views of the lake during any season. This efficient open floor plan includes vaulted ceilings with post and beam details, a warm and cozy stone fireplace and an airy screened porch dining area adjacent to a vintage style kitchen. In the cooler months, the screen porch has heated tile floor, making it enjoyable all year round. The Cottage will give you a sense of nostalgia, rekindling memories of vacations from your childhood. Come enjoy the many benefits of this all sports inland lake where the 395 acres are swimmable from May until October, the fishing is plentiful and the conditions are perfect for many water sports including kayaking, stand up paddle-boarding, water skiing and tubing, all while being minutes away from Traverse City’s restaurants, shops, wineries, golf and more. On-site tri-toon rental is available within the Lakemore brand. Lakemore Retreat is directly adjacent to The Brown Bridge Quiet Area which offers miles of hiking trails. Like to snowmobile? Leave right from the property and access Boardman Valley Trail System's 81 miles of trails! Boardman River is also within 3 miles, a great place to do river tubing, kayaking, canoeing and fishing. We are only 7 mi. from Vasa Single Track, a great Mountain Bike trail system. In addition, the Vasa is home to 25 km of groomed cross country trails. Mount Holiday is only 15 minutes away, a local downhill ski hill that also offers snow tubing and zip lining. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is only 30 miles away. This setting is perfect for relaxing lakefront vacationing away from the hustle of town, but be sure to leave time for a short 15 minute drive to the city. Traverse City is well known for its lakefront, with countless shops and restaurants. The greater Traverse City Area is nationally recognized for Old Mission Peninsula and the Leelanau Peninsula's many wineries, as well as the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. New Construction, completion early spring 2015 Wifi, Cable TV Central Air 4 Bedrooms, sleeps 12 3 baths, plus bedroom sink vanities Fully equipped kitchen Walkout basement rec room & wet bar Basement fridge, dishwasher & outdoor dishes Laundry Room Outdoor BBQ, fire pit and eating area Outdoor Shower and Lake Locker room Outdoor Hot Tub Dock, Canoe, SUP Boards and other lake accessories included Boats available for rent Toilet Paper, Paper Towel, Laundry Soaps, Dish Soaps included All linen provided, including Bath towels and Beach Towels