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Turtle Lake Cottage - Lakefront - Between Sleeping Bear Dunes & Traverse City

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Beulah, MI
  • Turtle Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Kresge Auditorium
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Beulah

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Turtle Lake and 9 miles (15 km) of Interlochen Center for the Arts. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Crimson King Commons Area and Inland Township Park.
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What's nearby

  • Turtle Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Kresge Auditorium - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 17 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Interlochen State Park - 18 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dilbert's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jomo's Ice Cream - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jodi's Tangled Antler - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fallen Timbers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rich's Roadside Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Turtle Lake Cottage - Lakefront - Between Sleeping Bear Dunes & Traverse City

Turtle Lake Cottage is a seasonal rental house on Turtle Lake in Benzie County.

Take your morning coffee on the dock or the 3 season porch with a beautiful view of the lake. Cook your dinner on the grill and enjoy watching the majestic sunsets from the comfort of the living room or the enclosed porch. Complete your relaxing day by roasting marshmallows around the firepit. Entertainment in the cottage includes a variety of board games and puzzles, family DVD selections, and cable TV. The property comes complete with 2 kayaks, canoe, and a row boat.

Turtle Lake is the perfect size for kayaking, canoeing, swimming and fishing! It has beautiful clear water and the shore area off the dock has a gradual slope into the water.

Property manager

John

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • 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.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Turtle Lake Cottage Sleeping Bear Dunes Traverse City
Turtle Lake Cottage - Sleeping Bear Dunes & Traverse City Beulah

Turtle Lake Cottage - Lakefront - Between Sleeping Bear Dunes & Traverse City Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sierra s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We absolutely loved the house, location and property. We'd love to stay again. Very clean and organized.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Have stayed here before. Convenient location for things to do. Love sitting around the fire pit and looking at the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank J., Burleson, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Best ever
We picked this property because it was on the lake we grew up vacationing at 63 years ago. Surprising little had changed. The cabin was spotless. Well stocked, and Very comfortable. Looking forward to another trip there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cabin!
This is probably by far my favorite place we’ve ever rented. It had a wonderful view. We had a nights of stargazing (saw shooting stars). The property is fully equipped with anything you need having the rowboat was perfect for the teenagers and the bunkhouse was also great for them! We will definitely try to rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
We loved our week at this sweet cabin. There was plenty of space for our crew and the cabin was incredibly clean and stocked with everything we could possibly need. The teens loved the bunk house, kayaking and fishing while the littles loved the shallow lake by the dock and all the opportunities to see turtles through the clear water. It was quiet, relaxing and exactly what we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We had a fantastic experience at this lake house. The setting is gorgeous, the host/owner is helpful and kind, the house is clean, and has all of the amenities one could ask for. This house on turtle lake provides much fun for a family with kids or a group of adults. There is something at the house/lake for everyone, and plenty of other things to do in nearby areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great week!
We had such a great time and had everything we needed! The cabin is also so close to lots of other great things around town! Clean and cozy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect fit for our family
We had a wonderful relaxing vacation at this property. We enjoyed the warm and shallow lake where we could comfortably let our kids play. The kayaks were a big hit as well. We were in comfortable driving distance (20-40 minutes) of all the hiking and beaches and dunes of the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Turtle Lake Property
Our host, John provided great info and the property was very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
We had a fantastic stay. Everything was as stated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara C., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Lakeside cottage
This was our first time to the area and plans were made on very short notice. The owner John was very helpful with the process. The cottage is nestled in a nice quiet area on a small lake great for kayaking and swimming. Many of the area attractions are easy to drive to and enjoy. Perfect vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister get away
My sister and dropped my son at Interlochen camp and headed to this nearby cottage for a sister get-away. It was perfect! Quiet and charming! The host was extremely responsive to questions! The house was super clean!!! We sat by the dock with our feet in the sandy lake. I enjoyed kayaking around and counting turtles!!! We were an easy drive to Lake Michigan beaches, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, and Leeland/Fishtown. We loved it all! Most of all, the peaceful views, clean home, and attentive host made the trip perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A delightful spot in Michigan
We headed to this wonderful area to attend the inaugural Half Ironman in Frankfort from Iowa. A quick drive over to the event, made this an ideal spot to relax and prepare. The cottage was bigger than we expected and super clean! The communication was very timely and kind from John. This was a great spot for us to land, we just didn’t have enough time to enjoy all it had to offer. We brought life jackets to enjoy the kayaks and lake, but ran out of daylight. We did get to enjoy coffee while watching the water, which is a personal favorite. I would definitely recommend a stay here and if we come back to the area, this can be our booking again! Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and perfect
We really enjoyed our stay here at turtle lake. The owners provided the perfect set up for a relaxing stay by the lake. Plenty of firewood was provided with nice chairs placed around the fire pit facing the lake. There was 2 sitting areas outside which included a deck and a stone patio. It rained one day and we utilized the enclosed porch. The living room has a large bay window with a lake view. It was quiet even though there is a camp ground across the lake. The house was very clean. Kayaks, canoe and row boat available for use. Paddle to the end to see turtles in the clear water. Conviently located near platte river and short drive to sleeping bear dunes and Traverse City.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation!
The property was exactly as described and we really enjoyed our stay. We woke up and had coffee by the lake while the kids fished or swam. Then made our way to Lake Michigan for the day. We definitely would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaqui G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is great
We really had a good time at this property. We could have fit many more people—seriously nine beds in total—but we enjoyed it just the four of us. Be sure to bring lifevests because kayaking and canoeing on Turtle Lake was just the best—we definitely saw lots of turtles and the water was clear enough that we could see them under the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

mark p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good enough
Was very surprised that no one had inspected the property after a severe storm prior to us occupying the cottage. We came to find out that a dangerous large limb was hanging over the fire pit and had to notify the manager. For the amount of the contract I would at least expect some one to look things over between occupants. Also if you want to make sure your septic tank is cared for, I would suggest at least providing one roll of toilet paper for new occupants upon their arrival.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Getaway!
Very nicely maintained property and also very clean. We really enjoyed our stay and found that we were easily able to get to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Frankfort, Traverse City. Owner Bill was responsive to questions and very pleasant to work with. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D., St Clair Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Turtle Lake
We had a wonderful time, enjoying the views from this perfectly placed cottage. The owners were clear communicators and the check-in and check-out procedures flawless!!!! The cottage had everything we could possibly need. We will always remember this trip and the beauty of the surrounding woods and lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax!
Our family loved the peaceful wooded setting and the lake! The location was perfect for all of the Sleeping Bear Dunes sights and activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Doug W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
We had a very nice week. The kids enjoyed the lake and having their own area. The cabin was well stocked with dishes and linens. The window AC unit did not keep the cottage cool and very muggy/humid inside. Could use some updated oars/kayaks, however very nice to have access. The only drawback to the location was how far it was to town or anywhere (30 min) and the campers across the lake were a bit rowdy and loud past midnight a few nights. Truly a nice stay if you want to be away from it all!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house on a secluded lake!
John’s property was wonderful. We unfortunately got hit with a rainy week, but there was still plenty to do in the surrounding cities and in the house to occupy our time. The house is on its own lake that is beautiful with little turtles that you can see when you take out the provided kayaks and canoe. John was quick to respond to any messages and questions and was a great host. This house would be perfect for a hot summer stay on the water!

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We really enjoyed our stay.The water is a very short distance from the house and the grandkids played in the sand and water.My son and daughter in law went out on the lake in the kayaks that were available for use.The area is nice and quiet.We ate most of our meals outside on the deck. We visited an alpaca farm nearby,visited Traverse City and Sleeping Bear sand dunes. It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Great relaxing and quite experience. Close to all that is Michigan!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
All the Comforts of Home
We had a great time. The kids had fun in the bunk house. Ping pong was a blast. The lake is small but clean and great for kayaks. It was quiet and relaxing. Day trip to Traverse City was perfect and enjoyed biking the Betsey Valley Trail. The owner was great and answered all my messages right away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020