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Traverse City @ Rennie Lake .. Idyllic Lakefront Retreat .. CC49 ... Perfect!

Traverse City @ Rennie Lake .. Idyllic Lakefront Retreat .. CC49 ... Perfect!

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CC49 - Approach from Garage &  Seasonal Bedroom & Bath (up top)
CC49 - Front Entrance
CC49 - Garage and Seasonal Bedroom & Bath (Up Top)
CC49 Lakefront Seawall View
CC49 ... A GREAT lakefront location

Overview of Traverse City @ Rennie Lake .. Idyllic Lakefront Retreat .. CC49 ... Perfect!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
traverse city, MI
  • Popular LocationSpider Lake10 min drive
  • Popular LocationTraverse City Beach16 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)22 min drive
  • Popular LocationFront Street25 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunkhouse over garage

2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bunkhouse (over garage)

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Traverse City @ Rennie Lake .. Idyllic Lakefront Retreat .. CC49 ... Perfect!

Welcome to CC49 … This is now a 2nd & 3rd generation family retreat that is located in the Forest Lakes District just South of Traverse City, MI, on Rennie Lake. In 1949, our Grandparents/Parents won a Cadillac convertible in a church raffle, sold it and used the proceeds to develop this idyllic lakefront retreat. Many of the materials used in the original cabin construction (such as logs and river rock) were harvested right there on site. CC49 sits on ~1.7 acres directly on Rennie Lake which has no public access so it feels very quiet and private. And through the years, CC49 has expanded from its original and humble log cabin beginnings, to a very comfortable 3BR/3BA + loft lakefront home complete with WIFI , a smart TV with satellite options, and an updated HVAC system for you to enjoy. And please note that subject to your careful use and our separate hold harmless agreement, we provide a small pontoon boat, and 2 kayaks for your CC49 experience and enjoyment.

CC49’s 3 private bedrooms have 1 king, 1 queen, and 2 bunkbeds (3 twin, 1 full) plus each has their own full bathroom. The bunkbeds and 3rd bath are situated in the "Garage Bunkhouse" though the bathroom here is closed during the winter months. The added "House Loft" overlooks the kitchen and living/dining rooms and has 2 twin beds up top … so seasonally, you could sleep up to 10 in total. There is also a small office for that work you may have brought with you. CC49’s full kitchen is complete with range, refrigerator, dishwasher & microwave … we also have a laundry room with a large/stacked washer & dryer. The living room and dining room have great access to our hand laid stone fireplace complete with a new insert for added heat in the colder seasons. This general family area also enjoys great views to the lake!

Sleeping Summary ...
1) Main House - King + bath
2) Main House - Queen + bath
3) Main House Loft - 2 Twins
4) Bunkhouse - 3 Twins, 1 Full + bath (bath closed in winter)

FreshTrippin … Concierge Services Available for Guests of CC49 …

We would like you to enjoy your stay at CC49 to the fullest and that is why we have partnered with FreshTrippin, a private concierge service. FreshTrippin, upon request, will deliver groceries and stock your shelves, coordinate special requests such as decorating for a special occasion, find the perfect personal chef, schedule massages, schedule photography sessions to capture your moments, and much more! FreshTrippin also has extensive partnerships with elite dining destinations, tours, guides, and excursion trips that will get you privileged access and VIP treatment during your stay! We will provide you with contact information for FreshTrippin once your reservation is in place.

Rennie Lake is an all sports inland lake with 238 acres that is great for swimming, fishing is tremendous, and conditions are perfect for watersports including kayaking, paddle-boarding, water skiing, tubing, and more. CC49 is very close to The Boardman River for some GREAT canoeing, kayaking and fishing. The Brown Bridge Quiet Area also offers miles of hiking trails. The Vasa Single Track is a great mountain bike trail system that is very close too. In addition, when the snow is flying, The Vasa is home to 25KM of groomed cross country trails. Like to downhill ski (?) … Mount Holiday and Crystal Mountain are just a short drive away. And snowmobiling (?) … Leave right from the property and ultimately access the Boardman Valley Trail System’s 81 miles of trails and all of Michigan's Northern trail system.

CC49 offers a GREAT family atmosphere and plenty to adventure …

East Bay Charter Township - Short Term Rental Authority #2020-0053.

Please be our guests and join us soon!

Tom Grathwohl
Tjg2828@gmail.com

Property manager

Tom Grathwohl
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No children allowed in loft over kitchen please.

Events

No events allowed
We do encourage your quiet enjoyment!

Pets

No pets allowed
Contact Tom for questions ...

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
PLEASE .. DON’T DO IT!! A $500 Cleaning Assessment
Use of boats = pontoon, fishing, kayaks - Please sign separate terms of use agreement
Rennie Lake has no public access and has strict boating rules … no wake, travel counter clockwise, and quiet enjoyment please.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We do encourage your quiet enjoyment!
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 2039982

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the waterfront. The Dennos Museum Center and Old Town Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Centre Ice Arena and Mt. Holiday Ski Area. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
traverse city, MI

What's nearby

  • Spider Lake - 10 min drive
  • Traverse City Beach - 16 min drive
  • Traverse City State Park - 24 min drive
  • Front Street - 25 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Peegeo's - 18 min drive
  • Taqueria TC Latino Dos - 18 min drive
  • That'sa Pizza - 19 min drive
  • Espresso Bay - 19 min drive
  • Grand Traverse Pie - 27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traverse City @ Rennie Lake .. Idyllic Lakefront Retreat .. CC49 ... Perfect! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traverse City @ Rennie Lake .. Idyllic Lakefront Retreat .. CC49 ... Perfect!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traverse City @ Rennie Lake .. Idyllic Lakefront Retreat .. CC49 ... Perfect!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traverse City @ Rennie Lake .. Idyllic Lakefront Retreat .. CC49 ... Perfect! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Forest Lakes and Rennie Lake. Spider Lake and Arbutus Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessalyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend Getaway!
We really enjoyed this place, there was 7 of us and plenty of space, everyone has a comfy bed to sleep in! House was clean, very well stocked with anything you could or might need- we cooked dinner one night and had all the necessary items to do so! Everything worked as stated and was just an overall joy and stay! We didn’t need for anything! Neighbors we met were friendly too! Lake was gorgeous, very clean, and fire pit and dock were very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Get-Together at Rennie Lake
We had a get-together with family members from Michigan, Chicago and France. The location was quiet and views of the lake were idyllic. The cottage was spacious for adults and children and so great that each bedroom had a private bath and privacy. The cottage was well stocked with everything you could image, paper products, shampoos, laundry supplies, beach towels…felt like your own home. Lots of first time fishing for the little ones…they loved it! The pontoon and kayaks were a welcome feature and so well cared for. We’ve rented many cottages up north over the years and all agreed that CC49 met and even exceeded all our needs!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon P., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin on peaceful lake!
Our family had a great time staying at CC49. Tom was very responsive to all questions before booking and very accommodating during the booking process. The cabin was just as advertised in the description and pictures. We had a great time and would recommend it to others. The beach area, lakeside fire pit, kayaks, and pontoons were all an added bonus.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Great place tucked away by the water. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P., Chicago, St. Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Look no further!
We generally hike twice a year at locations across the US, staying at VRBO’s. This was the very best, well appointed one ever. There were 4 adults, myself, husband, son and a friend. The master bedroom was perfect.; comfortable bed, plenty of closet space. No master bathroom, but a lovely a spacious one was very close by. Second bedroom with a queen bed was great as well. Upstairs is a loft with two beds. The stairs are quite steep going up, but our 30 something’s had no problems. The house is amazing. We cooked almost every night and there was nothing that we needed. Quality cookware and even some storage for leftovers. Lots of room for all us in the evenings. Huge television that we all thought was a mirror! Full size washer and dryer was great after a day of hiking. Outside was wonderful. Beautiful lake and each morning was just gorgeous at sunrise. Made a fire ions evening and enjoyed a full moon while roasting marshmallows. We did being our own water and glad we did. There is a bit of a sulfur smell that is ‘city folk’ are not used to. Great location for hiking across the area. Hiked up and down both sides of the bay , spent a rainy day at the wineries, spent a lovely day at Mackinac Island ( 2 hour drive, 20 min ferry), another at Sleeping Bear Dunes (1 hr 10 min drive). Great communication with Tom, had a few minor issues that he took care of promptly. I would definitely recommended this for a fantastic base camp for a group. Shout, you could stay there all day and have a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying the view! If you are staying during a busy time, I recommend making reservations for dinner I if you are dining out well in advance, especially the places on Front Street. Take out pizza worked great when we couldn’t get a table Downtown.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tom Grathwohl

Host profile image
Hello ... I am Tom Grathwohl and this is our story about CC49 ... I am Happy to assist you with our Rennie Lake property near Traverse City!

CC49 is a new rental listing ... so we don"t have many reviews here yet ... However, I also have a wonderful VRBO option in North Carolina on Lake Glenville, lakefront in the Blue Ridge Mountains, that has received nothing but 5***** ratings since inception ... VRBO # 7160002ha ... A GREAT rental and and beautiful location, you wont be disappointed! :-)

Why they chose this property

Welcome to CC49 … This is now a 2nd & 3rd generation family retreat that is located in the Forest Lakes District just South of Traverse City, MI, on Rennie Lake. In 1949, our Grandparents won a Cadillac convertible in a church raffle, sold it and used the proceeds to develop this idyllic lakefront retreat. Many of the materials used in the original cabin construction (such as logs and river rock) were harvested right there on site. CC49 sits on ~1.7 acres directly on Rennie Lake which has no public access so it feels very quiet and private. And through the years, CC49 has expanded from its original and humble log cabin beginnings, to a very comfortable 3BR/3BA + loft lakefront home complete with WIFI , a smart TV with satellite options, and an updated HVAC system for your comfort. We also have a small pontoon boat, fishing boat, and 2 kayaks for your careful use and enjoyment.

What makes this property unique

Rennie Lake is an all sports inland lake where 238 acres are swimmable from May until October, fishing is great, and conditions are perfect for watersports including kayaking, paddle-boarding, water skiing, tubing, and more! CC49 is very close to The Boardman River for some GREAT canoeing, kayaking and fishing. The Brown Bridge Quiet Area also offers miles of hiking trails. The Vasa Single Track is a great mountain bike trail system that is very close too. In addition, when the snow is flying, The Vasa is home to 25 KM of groomed cross country trails. Like to downhill ski (?) … Mount Holiday and Crystal Mountain are just a short drive away. And snowmobiling (?) … Leave right from the property to ultimately access the Boardman Valley Trail System’s 81 miles of trails, or continue on and connect with many more tails throughout N MI!

FreshTrippin … Concierge Services Available for Guests of CC49 …

We would like you to enjoy your stay at CC49 to the fullest and that is why we have partnered with FreshTrippin, a private concierge service. FreshTrippin, upon request, will deliver groceries and stock your shelves, coordinate special requests such as decorating for a special occasion, find the perfect personal chef, schedule massages, schedule photography sessions to capture your moments, and much more! FreshTrippin also has extensive partnerships with elite dining destinations, tours, guides, and excursion trips that will get you privileged access and VIP treatment during your stay! We will provide you with contact information for FreshTrippin once your reservation is in place.

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