Modern home near skiing/vineyards/downtown

Experience the perfect blend of modern comfort and rustic charm at The Nest at Long Lake. This beautifully updated coastal farmhouse offers stunning countryside views and a serene retreat just minutes from Traverse City’s most beloved attractions. Designed with your comfort in mind, The Nest features 5 spacious bedrooms, a fully stocked kitchen, and inviting living areas, making it the ideal home-away-from-home for families, friends, and adventure seekers alike.

- 5 luxurious bedrooms, including two king bedrooms, a queen bedroom, bunkroom for 2, and private den with sleeper sofa
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Outdoor dining space on patio and fire pit
- 1 mile to Long Lake boat launch and beaches
- 7 minutes to downtown Traverse City
- Moomers Ice Cream, the Fresh Coast Market, and the Long Lake Grocery are just 5 minutes away.


Bedrooms

Bedroom 1 has a king-size bed, ensuite bathroom, 65" smart TV and a spacious walk-in closet. This suite is also ideal for brides-to-be, offering a serene space to prepare for the big day.
Bedroom 2 has a second king bed with plenty of closet space.
Bedroom 3 has a queen bed, a desk and plenty of closet space.
Bedroom 4 has twin bunks.

The den serves double duty as a 5th bedroom or a dedicated work space. Tucked in a corner close to the living room on the main level, the den is convenient yet private. It offers a Queen sleeper sofa and a roomy table with chairs and window bench. This room is perfect for someone who prefers not to take the stairs and is the perfect dedicated work space for pesty Zoom calls.

The living room also offers a Queen sleeper sofa to accommodate guests.

The fully-equipped kitchen is stocked with everything you need to enjoy a lovely breakfast, a gourmet brunch, or burgers on the grill! Stainless steel appliances, microwave, blender, toaster oven are just the beginning, along with essential spices and oils. Your essential coffee/tea station with a hybrid Keurig to make a pot for 12 or just for one will make your mornings as easy and enjoyable as possible. Seating for three is available at the peninsula counter.

Gather your party of 8 around the roomy dining room table, with extra seating at the peninsula counter. As the heart of the home, it's where laughter echoes and bonds are strengthened. Linger a while and savor every moment, for these are the memories that fill our hearts and nourish our souls.

If you’re traveling with little ones, there are children's dishware and utensils, along with a high chair and play pen.

Relax in the spacious and sunlight living room with serene views of the evergreen trees and waning sunset after a day of adventure and exploration. It features a comfy sectional sofa, a 60” Smart TV, a cozy gas fireplace and a collection of board games that everyone will love. With stools that slide out from underneath, the coffee table transforms into a convenient spot for a laptop or game central for gin rummy or team puzzles.

2 Gorgeous Acres with Patio, Outdoor Dining, and Firepit

Enjoy dining alfresco as the sun sets to the west just beyond a field of evergreen trees. Grill to your heart's content and chill out around the firepit with smores for dessert.

Boat & RV Parking

There's plenty of room in the spacious driveway to park your boat or RV.

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For your entertainment, there are WiFi, two Smart TVs and Sling live cable channels.

Keep in mind that this is a 2-story home and there will be stairs to access living areas.

Pets are welcome with a $100 pet fee. Please get in touch with us so we can prepare pet amenities ahead of your arrival.

* * * Winter Fun is minutes away! * * *
10 minutes for a Vine to Vine Showshoe Tour experience
10 minutes for fat tire biking at the Grand Traverse Commons
12 minutes for a day of skiing at the Hickory Hills Ski Area
13 minutes to laughter and snow tubing at Timberlee Hills
34 minutes to Crystal Mountain for skiing and winter fun

* * * Is a destination wedding in your plans? We've got you covered. * * *
Bay View Weddings at Gallagher Farms, 5 min
Jacob’s Farm, 5 mi
Rove Estate, 5 min

Brengman Brothers, 13 min
Timberlee Hills Event Center, 13 min
Blue Bridge Event Center, 15 min

Kirkbride Hall (Grand Traverse Commons), 11 min
The Cathedral Barn @Historic Bans Park, 12 min
Hagerty Center on West Bay, 15 min

Shady Lane Cellars, 18 min
Ciccone Winery, 21 min
Good Harbor Vineyards, 23 min
Black Star Farms, 25 min

* * * Incredible Central Location * * *
2 minutes to Long Lake Grocery for amazing take-out pizza and wings
3 minutes to Long Lake boat launch and beach at Gilbert Park for a day on the water
5 minutes to Moomers Ice cream and Fresh Coast Market (pizza, groceries and more)
5 minutes to the best-kept Sushi in TC (Dojo)
5 minutes to sunset at Roves Estate Winery & Vineyards and the Leelanau Peninsula
9 minutes to Bay View Weddings at Gallagher's Farms
11 minutes to downtown TC for shopping or trying the Modern Bird
14 minutes to Old Mission Peninsula
25 minutes to Glen Arbor & The Homestead
28 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes
30 minutes to Traverse City Horse Shows at Flintfields Horse Park

* * * Where you'll stay * * *
☆5 Spacious bedrooms + additional sleeping spaces
☆2.5 Bathrooms
☆Open concept living spaces
☆Fully-equipped modern kitchen
☆Plentiful parking for vehicles, RVs and boats.
☆In-home washer & dryer
☆Outdoor fire pit, bbq grille and dining table

STR22-00094 certificate number

Please be respectful of our neighbors. Quiet hours are from 10 PM to 7 AM.

*Check out the complete family of Nest Collection luxury vacation homes in Traverse City and Beulah. We have special rates if you are looking for multiple homes.*

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