Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City
Both Cabins - Traverse City

Both Cabins - Traverse City

8 guests
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1130 Sqft
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About this place

The Water's Edge and The Hideaway cabins are charming waterfront cabins near Traverse City. The Water's Edge cabin overlooks the waters of High Lake from its deck. The Hideaway cabin has a beautiful view of the lake from the firepit area and is tucked in the trees. Enjoy soaking in the hot tub, grilling and outdoor dining while taking in the beautiful lake view from either cabin.

Inside Both Cabins
Main Bedroom: Cozy queen-size bed in the blue cabin and a full-sized bed in the green cabin providing a restful sleep.
Second Bedroom: Twin over twin bunk beds in each cabin, perfect for kids or the young at heart.
Bathroom: Accessible through the main bedroom, featuring a refreshing shower. Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap and toilet paper are stocked prior to arrival. Bath towels, beach towels, wash cloths, hand towels and hair dryer are provided as well.
Kitchen: Fully equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, oven/stove, cooking utensils, and dishes for all your culinary needs. 4 bottles of water, variety of tea bags, hot chocolate and ground coffee stocked prior to arrival.
Fireplace: Snuggle up by the electric fireplace during fall and winter months. The cabin has heat controlled by a thermostat, but it also has an electric fireplace for additional heat and ambience.
TV:The living room features a 50" Roku Smart TV
A/C: The cabins feature portable air conditioners for the warmer months. There is also a box fan in each bedroom for those that enjoy air moving around them in the summer.
High-speed internet: The cabin features high-speed internet up to 600Mbps down.
Board Games: Enjoy quality family time with a variety of board games!
Pack 'N Play: A Pack 'N Play is available on request.

Outdoor Amenities
Step outside and soak in breathtaking lake views from the firepit or relax amidst the trees in a hammock. The grill and firepit are perfect for outdoor cooking and cozy campfires under the stars. Beach access includes a pedal boat, kayaks, and canoe for endless summer fun. Cast a line and savor the tranquil sounds of nature or unwind in the hot tub while taking in the beautiful lake view.

Hot Tub: Maintained at 102 degrees year-round. We take great care to keep our hot tubs clean and chemically balanced. If your stay is longer than 3-4 days, we may have a technician come out during your stay to check and adjust the chemicals in the hot tub to ensure that you can safely use the hot tub for the duration of your stay.
Grill: Enjoy making dinner on a gas grill on the deck. There are 2 propane tanks stocked in the cabin - the tank currently in use and an extra tank.
Outdoor Dining: Outdoor table with seating for 4. Enjoy your meals outside under the trees.
Cornhole: What says Michigan summer more than a game of cornhole among family or friends?Firepit: The firepit for The Hideaway is located under the trees, set back from the lake but with a beautiful lake view. The firepit for The Water's Edge firepit is on the beach. No matter which you choose, the firepits are perfect for roasting marshmallows and telling campfire stories! Roasting sticks are provided.

Beach Amenities
High Lake Retreat features a sandy beach on the shores of High Lake, about 15 minutes from Traverse City. The sun sets on the opposite side of the lake, making for beautiful sunsets in the summer! We've stocked the beach with toys and watercraft for maximum summer fun!

Kayaks and Canoe: There are three single-person kayaks and one two-person canoe. One of our favorite activities is to kayak around the lake at sunset!
Pedalboat: There is one pedalboat that seats 4 people and is loads of fun, especially for the kiddos!
Dock: There is a dock on the beach that is great for fishing!
Life jackets: There are 4 adult universally sized life jackets and 2 kids sized jackets 50-90lbs.
Floaties: There are a number of floatation toys available for use
Beach Toys: Beach toys are stocked and vary from year to year, but we commonly have balls and frisbees, water guns and the like.
Life Size Connect 4: There is a life sized Connect 4 game on the beach. What could be more fun than a family Connect 4 tournament!

What this place offers

41 Amenities
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Towels Provided
Basic Soaps
Full Kitchen
Oven
Hot Tub
Fire Pit
High Speed Internet
Smoke Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Fire Extinguisher

Shared spaces

Shared Hottub
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Nearby activities

9 Activities
Kayaking
Swimming
Fishing
Walking
Nature Viewing
Bird Watching

Property Suitability

Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.

Child friendly

  • Crib/Pack 'n Play

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

Parking Included

Free parking is available right next to each cabin.

Meet the Host

Michelle

Owner

English
Member Since
February 2026

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Scenic views

Beach viewLake viewWater viewWoods view

Location

BeachfrontWaterfrontLakefront

Getting around

The cottages are in a rural area about 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City.

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Policies & Rules

Check-In
4PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
10AM
Standard
Max Guests
8 People
Including infants
Min Age
25
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Smoking • Parties

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