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Nestled amidst towering hardwoods, Cedar Lake Lodge offers a cozy retreat with fantastic views of Cedar Lake. Unwind by the fireplace or explore the peaceful surroundings with kayaks and a row boat available for use from April to November. A floating aqua-play-mat is also provided for family fun during Memorial Week to Labor Day.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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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.

Kayaks! PONTOON BOAT! gameroom! FLOATING AQUA-PLAY-MAT! Pool table.

- And as always, we never charge Host, Cleaning, Pet (up to two dogs), or Extra Guest fees!

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 so it's 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. You're only minutes from such areas as Empire, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor and Old Mission.

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).

- Fireplace available Thanksgiving - April 1st.

- 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.

*Frontage is typical northern Michigan soft sediment (mucky) bottom, great for fishing, but definitely not sandy!

**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.

- There are neighbors, so no parties or events.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino 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
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
1. Start first load of laundry (can be either linens or towels). 2. Wipe excessive spills on surfaces.
3. Return furniture to original places. Please leave inside furniture inside and outside furniture outside. 4. Clean and empty the BBQ grill into provided ash can only.
5. Clean up after pets (including HAIR IN HOME (and "doo-doo" in yard).
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Check out list: -Start a load of laundry -Wash dishes & put away -Put back furniture that was moved -Trash out to receptacle -Clean all dog hair & poo
Smoking damages the the home. If smoking has occurred inside the home, there will be a $200-$500 Cleaning Repair Fee depending on the level of damage.
Quiet time: 10PM - 8AM. No parking on rd. By booking guest agrees to VRBO and host's (sent by VRBO after booking is complete) Terms and Conditions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

OPEN ALL YEAR! Kayaks! PONTOON BOAT! gameroom! WATERTRAMPOLINE!

About the neighborhood

Map
Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Cedar Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lyons Lake - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 16 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Front Street - 19 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 26 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moomers Homemade Ice Cream - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dilbert's Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Light of Day Organics - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Boone's Long Lake Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Francisco's Market & Deli - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kayaks! PONTOON BOAT! gameroom! FLOATING AQUA-PLAY-MAT! Pool table. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kayaks! PONTOON BOAT! gameroom! FLOATING AQUA-PLAY-MAT! Pool table.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kayaks! PONTOON BOAT! gameroom! FLOATING AQUA-PLAY-MAT! Pool table.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kayaks! PONTOON BOAT! gameroom! FLOATING AQUA-PLAY-MAT! Pool table. located?

This family-friendly Traverse City vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lyons Lake, Bellows Lake, and Whelock Lake. Burnett Park and Bullhead Lake Natural Area are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Kayaks! PONTOON BOAT! gameroom! FLOATING AQUA-PLAY-MAT! Pool table. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and well equipped cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the lake house.The setting was incredibly quiet and peaceful-perfect for a relaxing getaway. The house itself was clean, spacious, and well-maintained, making us feel right at home. We especially enjoyed paddle boarding and fishing on the lake, which was calm and beautiful. The boat was a great bonus and added to the fun. We'd definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect gateaway

Clear water, cleanliness and relaxation is the only thing can describe this place!! Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super comfy stay

Very clean, spacious, and comfy place to stay. Easy drive to downtown Traverse City. Wooded lot, fairly private. Very cool experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Group of friends and I needed a weeekend away so we booked this place. The house was nice and the view was beautifully
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

My family loved the whole area, cabin was so beautiful. Definitely worth the money to stay for a weekend. Definitely would recommend going here. The view of the lake was stunning. Thank you so much to the owners they have done such amazing work on the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Great location to Traverse City and Lake Ann. Photos /description are accurate.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely house. We loved being on Cedar Lake and the kayaks were our favorite outdoor activity. There's a fire pit by the lake. The pontoon ran with no problems. We did have to run the fan, as suggested, because the lower level was cold otherwise. We would stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David J. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place for a fall get away

Everything as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a quiet and beautiful spot

We were all charmed by the serene lake with loons and even a visit from a large pileated woodpecker! All issues (we had a pipe leak) were handled promptly, and calls were returned within a few hours. There is a lot to manage on this property (someone came on site to pickup and drop off a row boat we weren’t sure about). We did our best to stay up to date and aware of all the policies and supplies (like toilet paper, paper towels, laundry/dish soaps, etc) we needed to provide. Thank you for offering this beautiful spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!!

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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Really nice! Tucked back in the woods. Fished on the lake. We were surprised by unexpected 6" of snow when we got there but it was even more beautiful with the snow. Very comfy and well appointed gome. We would definitely stay again. Our pups loved it too
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nick K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect!

A perfect family vacation spot. Pontoon boat, kayaks, Lilly pad, fire pit, deck, was all we could have asked for!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Wonderful cabin on the lake

Great place to stay for our annual “wine down” weekend. Cabin was very clean and well cared for. Loved that while we weren’t totally secluded, it felt like we were.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jose E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

My friends and I had a great time. The whole property was in great shape, kitchen was very well stocked and the location pretty convenient so we could go shopping for groceries or visit the parks and beaches nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful northern vibes

Lovely place on a quiet lake. Clean and relaxing cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dayna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful winter getaway!

My family and I booked a two day weekend at Cedar Lake Lodge for a winter getaway, and to enjoy snow-tubing at Mt. Holiday. The cabin was so roomy, comfy and cozy that we didn’t want to leave to go anywhere! We enjoyed making breakfasts together in the kitchen, playing pool in the evenings, and enjoying the warmth of the gas wood-stove at night. This is our second time staying here and we would definitely stay again. Communication with the property owner, Lizzie, was fantastic and she is very quick to respond. I recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a wonderful place to stay in the Traverse City area!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Beautiful and peaceful!

We absolutely loved our stay over the weekend! Enjoyed traveling through the peninsulas to some local wineries and the relaxing atmosphere at the property was a great way to relax after a long day :-) will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jaime F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in the woods

Beautiful setting, very clean, perfect up north feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin at a lake

The cabin was great for my family and centrally located for all the stops we wanted to make on our vacation (Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Fish Town, and lighthouses). We had our morning cup of coffee on the balcony and enjoyed the view. We saw loons and heard an owl during our stay. The kids loved swimming and kayaking in the lake. Would love to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

bryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Lake Stay

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesli W., Northville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023