Cute Cottage on Arbutus Lake with Washer & Dryer, minutes to Traverse City
Cottage in Arbutus Lake, MI
7 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this cottage rental
Cute and cozy two bedroom one bath cottage on Arbutus lake. Sleeps seven, one queen bed, bunkbeds with pull out trundle and one full-size sofa sleeper perfect for small children. Gas stove, full-size fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, service for 8, pots and pans and outdoor gas grill included. Bedding, towels also included along with Wi-Fi and air conditioning. We have a washer & dryer, a 38gal hot water tank and water filtration/purification system. Use our Kayaks, rowboat or there is a boat launch and docks available so feel free to bring your own boat. Beautiful swimming, fishing and All Sports lake connects to a chain of 4 lakes for an enjoyable day of sun and fun. Family friendly location with 400’ shared private sandy beach and play area just minutes from Traverse City.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Arbutus Lake, MI
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Reviews
8.0
This was a cute cozy cabin not far from Arbutus lake. The property perfectly fit our family of 4 (two kids 15/11) The property owner provided 2 kayaks at the property but also had several at lake that were community property. The washer/dryer was so helpful. Despite a few hiccups (no trash bags, small leak during storm) that we experienced during our stay, Natalie was very accessible and made every attempt to fix the issue quickly and communicated along the way. We plan to stay again.
10.0
Great little spot on Arbutus. Perfect for our family of four plus dog. Washer and dryer was a HUGE plus!
10.0
The no-stars on the communications part was because none were necessary. Was a little farther from downtown Traverse City than I expected but the lakes/kayaks right there on the compound made up for it.
8.0
House was a good size for the 4 of us. We were not there much, but enjoyed the lake during the evenings. Beautiful lake, nice to have a couple kayaks to use. Kayaks are heavy and it is a bit of work to haul them down to the lake and back. The house next door had 2 large dogs that barked awhile we were out in the yard and were barking at the lake at others in the area. As well as a large dog from the neighbors was running loose and did not interact well with the group of dogs while everyone was on the beach. This which was a slight disruption while trying to enjoy our minimal time at the property.
10.0
The cottage was clean and very pleasant. You are maybe a couple hundred steps from the beach and steps to a nice playground for the kids.
10.0
Nice clean cozy place for a family vacation.
10.0
Fantastic!
My husband and four kids ages 15, 14, 11 & 9 just returned from spending a week at this cottage and had the most wonderful time…so much so, we wanted to extend our visit!
We knew the accommodations would be tighter with it being a smaller cottage, but the bunk/trundle worked perfectly for our three boys (including our tall 5’9 teenager!) and our daughter enjoyed having the pullout sofa to herself. :) The cottage was impeccably clean and had most everything we would have expected. The only things missing that might be helpful to a future guest would be tin foil and some food storage bags. Other than that, we found it to have all the basics we needed!
While there are other neighbors in the association, aside from kids playing in the common area on the playground, it was surprisingly quiet and we found the permanent residents to be so incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful. Having the lake and beach area less than a 2 minute walk down the quiet, private drive was so convenient and easy, and most of the time we had the beach to ourselves! The bass fishing was excellent as well, which my husband and boys loved.
We had one minor issue with the washing machine and Natalie was very responsive and took care of it without any problems whatsoever.
We absolutely fell in love with this little resort nestled on Arbutus and have already booked our trip for next summer. We can’t wait to come back!
4.0
Be Aware that this Cabin is NOT Waterfront
The cabin is not situated on the waterfront at all. There is no view of the water whatsoever and you must walk down a hill to access the water. The listing assertion that the property is waterfront is not an accurate representation, the cabin is up a hill.
The cabin is listed as sleeping 7 people. We went to the cabin with 3 people: me, my husband and 15 year old 5'8" son. It was impossible for our son to be comfortable in the bunk beds. The ceilings are very low overall, so the bunks are closer together than normal and the top one is very close to the ceiling. It feels like sleeping in a coffin. He could not lay flat without hitting the ends of the bed. In my opinion, this space would only work for people with small children.
The kitchen table is up against a wall with a very narrow bench for seating and two chairs that are too big for the very small space. The table is also up against the fridge, which is essentially in the living room. The photos appear to be taken with a wide angle lens, so the whole living space appears much larger than it is in person. The "fireplace" is actually the size of hotel safe--not what it looks like in the photos.
The cabin is cute and clean, but it is very small and there is no privacy. It is very much in a busy "resort" with cabins right next to you and young kids zipping around on ATVs. I would not book this cabin if you are looking for a low key, true waterfront experience.
The listing says towels are provided. There are no beach towels, so you much bring those yourself. Also, there are no lounge chairs provided for the small yard, only adirondack style for the firepit and a pretty old, rickety picnic table for outdoor eating.
When I reached out to tell the owner we felt we were oversold, she said she'd "contact VRBO about a refund" via text but when I followed up she instead referred my complaint to VRBO Legal. I told her my complaints--we left early and mentioned that my son was not feeling well which made his discomfort in the accommodation even worse. In the end, they refused any refund saying we left because my son was sick, which is untrue. We left because it was a very uncomfortable situation for us and not what we expected at all based on the listing.
I hope this helps other families make a more informed choice. It was the first time we have rented from one of these sites where I genuinely felt the listing was an oversell and a big disappointment which ruined a precious week off for us.
10.0
Spotless
This spotless cabin has everything you need for a great vacation. Walk to the shared beach and use the provided kayaks. Sit by the fire pit or watch a movie in the adorable living area. We loved this very clean pet friendly cabin. Hope to rent again next year.
10.0
Cozy cabin
This is a great place for anyone with children looking to get away from it all. Cabin is clean and well stocked, the owners were very easy to communicate with regarding any details. It is directly off the playground and just a couple of feet from a gorgeous sandy beach.
10.0
So cozy and cute!
Had a wonderful time staying here! So nice to be able to walk down to the beach and go for a swim with our pups. Everyone was so friendly! As a former resident of the area it was great to “go back home “.
10.0
Great place
We had a really fun time in the cabin. The lake was very refreshing and we had a lot of fun in the playground.
10.0
Wonderful Property & Location
We absolutely loved our stay! The place was clean, very well laid out and had everything we needed. The resort was wonderful for our family. Our 3 children enjoyed the playground area, basketball, street hockey, the beach, kayaking and smores around the fire pit. We also travelled into traverse city a few times, went cherry picking down the road and rented a boat, which we kept right onsite at their dock. Communication with the owners was fantastic. We couldn’t have asked for anything more and look forward to returning next year!
10.0
Clean cottage, clean lake!
The cottage was clean and well cared for and nicely updated and furnished. The grounds were nice with suffleboard and a play area (swings and slide). The shared beach area was larger than expected with plenty of room and great for swimming and lounging. The lake was beautiful and clean and clear water! Also had very easy access to Traverse city, only about a 20 minute drive which made it perfect! We will definitely be returning in the future!
10.0
Great family spot
Lovely redone cottage in a great little lake community. Lovely beach, great spot for kids. House was spotless and small but very comfortable. We had a great time with our dog and 2 year old and hope to come back.
10.0
Vacation
Nice place
10.0
Lake Arbutus Cottage
Cute cottage with access to beautiful Lake Arbutus. Very well maintained and recently updated. We really enjoyed our stay and will be coming back!
10.0
Amazing!
The property and location were absolutely beautiful and a total blast! The location is close enough to venture out hiking and exploring and then come back to kayaks, a park for the kids, beach and swimming. We will definitely be back!!
5.0
My kids have talked about going back to the “little yellow cabin” since we visited last Summer. Now that we’re back home we’re already talking about going back next year. This is the kind of place you stay for a classic Up North kind of vacation. Swimming, Fishing, hiking, sand castles, campfires, playgrounds.... it’s all perfect. And the cabin is cute and cozy and updated. It had everything we needed for the week. My kids love the playground that is just outside the front door and they spent hours out there last week.
10.0
Little Yellow Cabin
My kids have talked about going back to the “little yellow cabin” since we visited last Summer. Now that we’re back home we’re already talking about going back next year.
This is the kind of place you stay for a classic Up North kind of vacation. Swimming, Fishing, hiking, sand castles, campfires, playgrounds.... it’s all perfect.
And the cabin is cute and cozy and updated. It had everything we needed for the week.
My kids love the playground that is just outside the front door and they spent hours out there last week.
10.0
Perfect family vacation
We had a fantastic trip. The property has everything you could ask for. Including great internet in case you need to do any work. We loved the proximity to all the up north attractions. We fished and used the kayaks everyday. Fabulous trip that we will remember forever
10.0
Great stay near Traverse City
Newly remodeled and very clean cottage within 15 minutes to Traverse City. On beautiful chain of lakes. Quiet area. Highly recommend.
10.0
Perfect family vacation.
We enjoyed every moment of our week at your cottage and made some wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us.
10.0
Our family of four enjoyed this property and the lake. It had everything we needed!!!
We would defiantly come back again!
We made day trips to Teverse City(15mins). Sleeping Bear Dunes(25 min) Mackinaw Island (2 hours). Really enjoyed kayaking on the Lake Arbutus!!!
10.0
Excellent facility and responsive, helpful owner
The cottage was completely renovated and looked new. It contained everything a typical house would have to make our stay perfect. Plus all the extra touches like sayings on the walls and lovely knickknacks on the shelves made it seem special. Nice lake and beach and close to Traverse City too.
10.0
A quaint lakeview cottage
This cottage had all the essentials we needed and is very clean. Thank you so much. We really enjoyed are stay.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Arbutus Lake?
The average price for a rental in Arbutus Lake is $647 per night. This rental is $195 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cute Cottage on Arbutus Lake with Washer & Dryer, minutes to Traverse City. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cute Cottage on Arbutus Lake with Washer & Dryer, minutes to Traverse City pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cute Cottage on Arbutus Lake with Washer & Dryer, minutes to Traverse City?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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