Quiet and Peaceful 3 Bedroom Family Cottage on Lake George, 12 Miles to TC

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8102 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI

Spider Lake1 min walk
Traverse City Beach13 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)17 min drive
Traverse City State Park19 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back bedroom

2 Single Beds

Front bedroom

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This beautiful family cottage is ideally located on a wooded point surrounded by peaceful Lake George, a small, quiet no-wake lake with great fishing and swimming, just 12 miles SE of Traverse City. The home features an eat-in kitchen with all appliances and amenities, two full bathrooms, a master suite with queen sized pillow-top bed and two smaller bedrooms with a shared door between them. One of the smaller bedrooms has a double bed, the other has a set of twin beds. (Note: you have to walk through the first bedroom to get to the second bedroom.)

The living room features a double hide-a-bed and plenty of comfy chairs. The Cottage sleeps a total of 8.

Lake George is a quiet lake without public access. Motor boats (other than trolling motors) are not allowed, meaning that your vacation will truly be peaceful. Public access sites to both Arbutus and Spider Lakes are just minutes away if you have a motorized boat. The cottage includes a swimming raft, an aluminum canoe, paddles and life preservers of various sizes.

Please note that the Cottage is located in a residential area with permanent residents next door. As such, groups looking for a place for big parties or loud music should look at other properties. This really is a family cottage that we use when we don’t have guests. Its furnished with family antiques, lots of trinkets & photos. We trust our guests to respect our cottage for what it is - the heart, soul & history of our family.

At the Miller Family Cottage you'll leave the hustle, bustle and noise of bigger lakes behind the minute you drive down the driveway. Once there, you'll see that the Cottage is a place to unwind, relax and reconnect. Yet the excitement of larger lakes, Grand Traverse Bay and Traverse City are just minutes away.

NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Minimum 5 night stay. If you book our property for your vacation, you agree to the Rental Agreement and House Rules.

Property manager

Gayle Miller

Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

Quiet Hours - 10pm - 7am - voices & music must be very low during these hours. Please respect our neighbors! Thank you!!

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

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 STR2019-0058

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. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Front Street and Grand Traverse Mall. Music House Museum and Flintfields Horse Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Spider Lake - 1 min walk
Traverse City Beach - 13 min drive
Centre Ice Arena - 16 min drive
Traverse City State Park - 19 min drive
Front Street - 23 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

Culver's - 19 min drive
Peegeo's - 7 min drive
Smoke and Porter Public House - 18 min drive
Burger King - 18 min drive
Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet and Peaceful 3 Bedroom Family Cottage on Lake George, 12 Miles to TC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet and Peaceful 3 Bedroom Family Cottage on Lake George, 12 Miles to TC?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet and Peaceful 3 Bedroom Family Cottage on Lake George, 12 Miles to TC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet and Peaceful 3 Bedroom Family Cottage on Lake George, 12 Miles to TC located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Forest Lakes and Spider Lake. Arbutus Lake and High Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laud R.

9 Aug 2023

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

Quiet Stay

Cozy cabin in a relaxing environment. Kids loved throwing rocks into the lake in the backyard.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

28 July 2023

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

Beautiful Cottage

This cottage is the perfect slice of heaven. It came stocked with everything you could ever need. The neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. The views alone will keep us coming back for years to come. This was our second time staying here and we will make it a yearly vacation spot. The owners were great with communication and very friendly. We had an amazing stay and can't wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

25 July 2023

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

It was perfect

This is the third year we have rented this property. My children absolutely love it! And so do I. It is quiet, secluded, exactly what we love. The raft in the water bring so much joy! Close to downtown Traverse City, if that’s what you’re looking for. We prefer to stay on the lake🤗 the owners are easily accessible for any need. It really is great!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

22 Sept 2022

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

Tranquil Setting on a Private Lake

Our second stay at this family cottage. Love the big eat-in kitchen. Enjoyed sitting on the deck overlooking the lake and around the fire at night. Very comfortable and well supplied. Great home base for traveling around the TC area. Appreciated commuincations from the owner.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

31 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful time

We have stayed here before, what I love most is that it’s like our lake. It’s so private and so peaceful. No jet skis, no motor boats, it’s so quiet. I like the pine trees, I like the seclusion, I love the sound of nature. The beds are comfortable, and they have everything you need. Even though we had rain, we had a wonderful time.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gayle Miller

Our parents purchased the cottage in the mid seventies when we were children and living in Traverse City. Our family moved to Alma in 1976 and the cottage remained a family get-away. After our parents retired, they spent every summer living at the cottage. They remodeled the kitchen and added a nice master bedroom. The house is filled with comfortable furniture and family history. Three generations of our family have loved the cottage and we're delighted to be able to share it with our summer guests.

Why they chose this property

The cottage on Lake George Trail is a lovely haven away from the bustle of Traverse City. You are just 15 minutes from all of the exciting things that the Grand Traverse Region has to offer. After a day of sightseeing, climbing the sand dunes, shopping or participating in the exciting events of local festivals, you can come home to a quiet and peaceful retreat. But you might also get so relaxed napping on the deck or lying on the raft that you never to go into town!