Little Blue on a Big Blue Lake

On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
5.0
Outstanding(8 Reviews)

House in Arbutus Lake, MI

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental

Northwest Michigan voted one of CNN Travel's The best places to visit for 2024!!

Welcome to our little blue cottage on a big blue lake. This charming, boho chic cottage sits on Arbutus Lake, less than 15 minutes to downtown Traverse City. With 100 feet of private beachfront, enjoy a tranquil kayak or canoe ride, row boat or stand up paddle board on this serene lake. House is fully equipped for your group whether you would like a great summer beach getaway or to enjoy wine country during the amazing fall colors or some skiing and ice fishing during the winter months. It is the perfect up north getaway!

This is a three bedroom/one bathroom lake front cottage with private beach. Main level has family room, kitchen and dining area with additional seating on outdoor front covered patio for keeping an eye on the kids at the beach or just taking in the picturesque beauty of the lake in front. Second floor has three bedrooms, one bathroom, office, three season room with full lake views and adjoining outdoor dining area. Outdoor security camera at entrance for safety, video only. No pets, no smoking and no events please. Thank you.

There is a neighborhood street between the house and the lake but it is very low traffic. It's just there for the cottages on the street to connect to the main road. Also please note there is no dishwasher and this is an older cottage so the bedrooms have dressers and hanging wall hooks but do not have closets.

High speed internet.

Close to horse show by the bay.

This is a new property/listing for us so limited rentals/reviews reflected on the platform so far.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Arbutus Lake, MI

Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(8 Reviews)
5.0
Jul 2024
We had a great stay at Little Blue on Arbutus Lake. Cottage was clean, great decor and very well stocked. Owners were very responsive and helpful. It’s a beautiful lake and we loved sandy beach with all of the beach toys, boats and paddle board.
5.0
Aug 2023
Awesome house for family stay on lake arbutus , able to rent pontoon from Ben of boats up north that worked great with dock and paddle boards, house well appointed and had no issues with stay .
5.0
Jul 2023
Nice little lake house and the lake was beautiful. The owners were very quick to respond to any questions that we had.
5.0
Aug 2022
My family and I had a wonderful stay together for a week in August. House is decorated very nicely and had all the amenities we needed for our stay. The fridge is a little smaller than the average home but we made it work with no problems. The road in between the beach and the cottage did have some car traffic throughout the day but drivers were attentive and drove slowly so we were not too concerned with our kids going back and forth. The lake itself was absolutely perfect, clean, quiet (this section of arbutus had very little boat traffic and was no wake) with very friendly neighbors. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend to all.
5.0
Aug 2022
Great cabin on Lake Arbutus. We had a wonderful time exploring the area and enjoying everything ‘Little Blue’ had to offer. The cabin is tastefully decorated with a ‘homey’ feel. The kitchen is very well equipped. We appreciated the nice dishes and serving pieces. We really liked having both coffee makers. We also appreciated that common spices/condiments were stocked; we added to the collection. The ‘Welcome’ card and bottle of wine were a nice touch. The beds were comfortable, and it was nice to be able to do laundry and go home with suitcases full of clean clothes. The kayaks and paddleboard were a hit and used every day. Thank you for supplying wood for our nightly fires. We spent a lot of time on the front porch watching the kids fish with the fishing rods that were in the deck box. We spent time in Traverse City and Glen Arbor which were just a short drive from the cabin. Our hosts Enrico and Reham were amazing and very responsive. They answered lots of questions we had about the area and provided suggestions on things to do and places to go. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Jul 2022
Amazing Beach House
Amazing Beach House
Fantastic stay, host and house! Beautiful lake, neighborhood, and hiking.
5.0
Nov 2021
This was a super cozy, charming, little cottage right on the lake. It was perfect for the 7 of us. It’s decorated super cute with a fully stocked kitchen and very clean. It’s so great because almost every room of the house has an amazing view of the lake. The three season room on the upper level was a perfect additional space to relax and soak in the view of the sunset on the lake in the evenings. The beach had a firepit and all kinds of lake toys for use (paddle board, canoe and row boat) but it was too chilly for us to go in the water. The hosts Reeham and Enrico were great and very responsive. Anything we inquired about they responded right away. They even left a welcome gift for us which was so thoughtful. The cottage is a close and easy drive to downtown Traverse City and everything in the area, the wineries, trails, etc. We even took a day trip to the Sleeping Bear Dunes which was only about 45 minutes away. I would highly recommend this rental and we will definitely be back in the summer when we can take full advantage of the lake. Thanks for such a great stay!
5.0
Nov 2021
Charming Cottage Getaway
Charming Cottage Getaway
This was a super cozy, charming, little cottage right on the lake. It was perfect for the 7 of us. It’s decorated super cute with a fully stocked kitchen and very clean. It’s so great because almost every room of the house has an amazing view of the lake. The three season room on the upper level was a perfect additional space to relax and soak in the view of the sunset on the lake in the evenings. The beach had a firepit and all kinds of lake toys for use (paddle board, canoe and row boat) but it was too chilly for us to go in the water. The hosts Reeham and Enrico were great and very responsive. Anything we inquired about they responded right away. They even left a welcome gift for us which was so thoughtful. The cottage is a close and easy drive to downtown Traverse City and everything in the area, the wineries, trails, etc. We even took a day trip to the Sleeping Bear Dunes which was only about 45 minutes away. I would highly recommend this rental and we will definitely be back in the summer when we can take full advantage of the lake. Thanks for such a great stay!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Arbutus Lake?

The average price for a rental in Arbutus Lake is $715 per night. This rental is $343 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Little Blue on a Big Blue Lake. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Little Blue on a Big Blue Lake pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Little Blue on a Big Blue Lake?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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