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

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Arbutus Lake
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Spider Lake
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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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.

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

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 southeast 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 bunk 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 6.

Lake George is a quiet, private lake with no 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, a kayak, 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.

East Bay Township STR License number 008658.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Forest Lakes. Enjoy features like a water park. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Steps from Forest Lakes and Spider Lake
This cottage offers its guests a water park.

This Traverse City cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number STR2019-0058

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A cozy comfortable cabin

It's a beautiful, quiet enjoyable setting near to TC. We recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laud R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Stay in Northern Michigan Close to Day Adventures

This cottage is a real gem: clean, lovely and was the best equipped that I had ever stayed at. The owners were lovely and very patient answering all of our questions. We loved the little peninsula that jutted out from the cottage onto the lake. There was always shade or sun to find from morning to night depending on what you wanted. The trees made it feel very private. George Lake is quiet and a great place for a family to canoe, swim and fish or just relax and read a book or do a puzzle. It is very close to any activity you may want to engage in NW Michigan from visiting the Sleeping Bear Dunes to wineries to Traverse City, but we just relaxed and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Completely worth every dime!!

Owner quickly answered all questions and was a pleasure to deal with. Most of my family have demanding jobs and we all were able to completely relax at this beautiful place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Troy, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing visit in a quaint little cottage

We enjoyed visiting lots of amazing sites within driving distance from this cabin: downtown Traverse City, Torch lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes and Mackinac Island, but also spent a few days just relaxing, swimming, kayaking and fishing at Lake George with the kids. A great place to visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting. Comfortable home and spacious for our 4 person family.

Great owners, loved having the use of the boats and raft. Fishing was fun with plenty of action. We wished there was a larger bed in the master. Otherwise, great overall stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Up North Getaway

This cottage was absolutely perfect! From the minute we walked in the doors we felt as though we had our very own slice of heaven. The house came with everything we needed and more. The view of the lake was breathtaking. We loved using the kayak and pedal boat. The lake was very quiet and peaceful. We really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second time here and we will be back!

Nothing can top the location of this family cottage. Lake George is perfect for paddling and swimming, especially with kids, and it's close to Traverse and all Northern MI has to offer. It's so peaceful and quiet, and the cottage has everything you need for a vacation away from it all. Gayle & Allison are wonderful hosts! Thank you for another relaxing stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable cottage on beautiful fishing lake

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this well maintained cottage. Everything we needed was there. Loved the spacious kitchen and the sitting area overlooking the lake. The fishing was great. Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

sandra s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and comfortable

Our rental was filled with beautiful quilts, moles, comfortable furniture for lounging and reading, and wonderfully stocked with every appliance and cooking utensil one could need. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was absolutely wonderful!

It was absolutely wonderful! Even though we had quite a bit of rain, we had a perfect vacation. Truly enjoyed the paddleboat, canoe, and raft. I loved how quiet the lake was. The beds were very comfortable and so is the bedding. I did bring my pillow because I always do. There is no clothes dryer and I did find extra clothes pins in the closet by the kitchen, but not until the last day. If it wasn’t for the rain the towels would have dried more easily. All in all we had an amazing time! We have already booked for next year, did not want to lose this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family getaway, and exactly as advertised

What a great find this was. Far enough from Traverse City to be away from the traffic and crowds, but the drive is manageable. We debated whether we'd be bored on a no-wake lake, but the peace and quiet was unmatched. All the extra touches were appreciated, and it was nice that it was furnished to feel like using a friend's home rather than a sterile rental. We look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect week in a wonderful house on a beautiful lake!

Love this house! Exactly what we were looking for! We stayed in and cooked most nights on the grill. Found everything we needed in the kitchen. Relaxed on the deck in the evening and watched the sunset. The lake is ideal if you are seeking peace and quiet. No motors! Crystal clear and clean, great for swimming and canoeing. (Canoe and paddleboat provided!). Very private too - we saw only a handful of other people the entire week. Traverse City is only 20 minutes away, if you're seeking shopping and restaurants. This was the second time that my wife and I have stayed at this property. We look forward to visiting again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregg I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay!

Beautiful property and home-y family cabin on the most peaceful lake. Well equipped and very clean. Great place for kids! Lake has warm, shallow water plus paddle boat and canoe. Perfect location near Traverse and a short drive to Sleeping Bear. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd stay & loved it again!

This is our second time coming to this cabin in the summer as a family. It was so relaxing - couldn’t choose a better lake! There is a fun playground a few miles away with basketball, tennis, pickleball, and baseball fields/courts. A great fireplace. Paddle boat & canoe available. Plenty of life jackets, towels, and pots/pans/plates/etc. Our only recommendations this time around would be two things - a more comfortable bed in the room with the double bed & more sand to have a beach for the kids! We had such a great time and can’t wait to come again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W., Fishers, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

We loved the peace and quiet that this property offered. Only wish that we could stay longer. Great location, lovely lake and comfy home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cottage

Beautiful location , could feel the love in the hone
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

As always, a wonderful stay despite the rain!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet spot

This property was the perfect get away spot on a very quiet lake. You can do nothing but relax or enjoy being on and in a very clean clear lake. Plenty of places to visit and enjoy within an hour of Traverse City.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake George Living

We had 5 wonderful days at the Miller Cottage. It is conveniently located near Traverse City, Sleeping Dunes, and many other places in this lovely area. Lake George is a beautiful small lake, peaceful and quiet. The cottage was great, we particularly enjoyed the front deck where we spent lots of time in the early morning and after dinner in the evening. It was great!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Delaware, OH, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and Fun

Gayle Miller was great from beginning to end. We appreciated her detailed instructions and all the amenities provided. The property is beautiful and serene. The beds are very comfortable and there is plenty of room for a family. The deck had nice and comfortable seating. We read books and took naps there. The kitchen is spacious and we ate in for the majority of our stay. Both bathrooms were nice, but the water pressure wasn't very strong in one. The location was about 10 minutes from the downtown area and a fairly easy drive. Negatives: no washer/ dryer and the cabin had a musty smell to it after it rained. Once we were able to open the windows again, it was OK.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020