TC Lake Stay-Pontoon & SUP Rentals-King Room!

Sun-dappled, pine-framed, and sitting right on the water's edge — this Traverse City cottage rental earns every superlative. Pull up and you're greeted by a broad timber deck jutting toward the lake, already set with a dining table and bench seating under a canopy of mature pines. Slide-glass doors open directly onto the deck, and beyond it the dock stretches into calm, blue water with two full-size pontoon boats tied alongside, the whole scene is open sky and tree-rimmed shoreline.

Step through the door

The interior keeps its honest cottage character, warm wooden trim and tile floors rather than any pretense of glamour. The kitchen runs along one wall: honey-toned cabinetry, granite-look countertops, a full electric range, and a drip coffeemaker ready to go. The sleeping quarters are separated by a barn-style sliding door, lending a little privacy from the kitchen and dining area just beyond it.

Room to rest

Two bedrooms sleep up to four guests. The king room shows off a handsome log-post headboard with a ceiling fan overhead and a walk-in closet, rustic yet genuinely comfortable. The shared bath carries through the handcrafted detail with a carved chickadee-and-pine mirror frame above a matte-black faucet set.

Outside your door

The deck is the heart of the stay: long enough for dinner and lounging, with a barrel sauna tucked right at the water's edge on the dock platform. Kayaks are on-site too. The pontoons make the lake completely accessible, no trailering required.

What's Nearby

The cottage sits minutes from downtown Traverse City's restaurants, wineries, and the West Bay waterfront. Explore everything Traverse City has to offer, from the Sleeping Bear Dunes to the Old Mission Peninsula wine trail.

Perfect For

Couples or small families of four who want genuine waterfront access, a barrel sauna at the dock, and the freedom of two pontoon boats included, all within easy reach of downtown TC.