Waterfront Getaway on Green Lake – Relax in the Year Round Beauty of the North | House in Interlochen

10.0 (18 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Interlochen House | Waterfront Getaway on Green Lake – Relax in the Year Round Beauty of the North

3 Bedroom House in Interlochen

Lakefront Memories Await: swim, fish, canoe, explore, eat, sleep, repeat (3 bedroom, 2 bath)

Relax. Unwind. Breathe. Play. It’s your turn to enjoy lake life! Welcome to our lakefront cottage, our home away from home. The Elegant Loon is located on a quiet peninsula close to both the action and amenities of Traverse City and the natural beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes and Leelanau County. Our family-oriented cottage is open year-round and has a big backyard that leads to private frontage on Green Lake – a nearly 2,000 acre all-sports lake and home to Interlochen Center for the Arts. In the water, splash, explore by canoe or SUPs, boat, and fish. From the dock, take in the peaceful surroundings and maybe even catch a concert at the Center for the Arts on a warm summer night. Take a relaxing hot shower outside! The outdoor shower is cedar-lined on the inside and offers complete privacy. After a day of exploring and relaxing in your new getaway, gather around the fire pit and wish upon some shooting stars. Laughter. Memories. Happiness.

Looking for a fall getaway? Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage, take walks down the tree lined peninsula, visit local farms for fresh-off-the-vine pumpkins and produce, sip coffee on the deck on a crisp morning and roast marshmallows during a cozy evening at the fire pit.

– the COTTAGE –

The cottage is 1450 sq. ft with an open floorplan, a few stairs, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and updated décor that shows our state pride and love of the lake. Whenever our finances allow, we choose to buy MI and to buy USA, so our décor is minimal, but meaningful. We live in the house part-time and try to make the house as comfortable as possible. ALL bedrooms come with blackout shades and/or curtains for a great night's sleep.

UPDATES (not yet changed in the pictures): A new 50-ft Twin Bay dock. The deck railing is now a low-profile metal with a horizontal orientation to provide better views of the lake. An outdoor cedar-lined shower that comes with hot water. New couches in the living room. A standup piano. A small sand beach landing. Many other smaller changes.

VIEW: large sliding glass doors provide lake views from the open living space, bedroom 1 (sliding glass door with deck access), bedroom 2 (lake view)

KITCHEN/DINING: fully equipped, coffee maker, burr coffee bean grinder, toaster, blender, food processor, dish washer, kid-friendly dinnerware, table seats 6, breakfast bar seats 2.

BEDROOMS: Bedroom 1: (King Bed) | Bedroom 2: (2 Queen Beds) | Bedroom 3: (Queen Bed) | childproof light blocking blinds in every bedroom, pack n' play | Max six guests

INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT: 2 flat-screen Smart TVs, cable (living room and bedroom 1); game cupboard for rainy days and cozy nights, children’s books, WIFI

GENERAL: Washer/dryer, linens/towels, make-up washcloths, air conditioning, heat, decorative only fireplace, desk, beach towels provided, private outdoor shower.

FOR THE KIDS: kid-friendly dinnerware, games, books, pack n’ play.

– the PROPERTY –

When you enter the water, you’ll find a shallow depth for families and adults who want to float, splash, and wade. A canoe and stand up paddle boards (SUP's) are provided for you to explore the cove and lake. We have life vests for all ages and sizes, from infants to adults. For the anglers in your life, fishing on Green Lake is fantastic, with strong populations of pike, bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and rock), pan fish, and yellow perch. Lake trout are stocked annually and Green Lake is regulated as a Type B Tout Lake, open to year-round fishing. On shore, there’s a large deck, gas grill, fire pit, grassy yard, and lawn games for the whole family to enjoy.

GREEN LAKE: yours to explore and enjoy

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT: Green Lake, canoe, SUPs, life vests, dock, fire pit, complimentary fire wood (woohoo!!), telescoping fire pit sticks, lawn games, fishing, ample seating, Weber gas grill, wildlife galore, walks down the peninsula along the tree lined/shaded road, beautiful fall foliage

– the LOCATION –

Your future getaway is located in Interlochen, just miles from Interlochen Center for the Arts, all of the attractions of Traverse City, and beauty of the surrounding areas. From your doorstep…

INTERLOCHEN: Green Lake DiskGolfPark (1.3 miles, New 2021), Interlochen Center for the Arts (3.3 miles), Interlochen State Park (3.2 miles), Interlochen Golf Course (6.4 miles), Lochen Wood Mini Golf (4.3 miles)

AREA ATTRACTIONS: The Village at Grand Traverse Commons (16.5 miles), downtown Traverse City (18.2 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (29.9 miles), Betsie Point Lighthouse (31.5 miles), Traverse City Pit Spitters Baseball (11.5 miles)

POPULAR WATER: Green Lake (a few yards), Grand Traverse Bay (17.4 miles), Lake Michigan at the Frankfort Pier (31.4 miles)

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES: Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail (17.4 miles), Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail (22.2 miles), Lake Ann Brewing Company (13.6 miles), Brewery Terra Firma (15.1 miles), Mackinaw Brewing Company (18.1 miles), Iron Fish Distilleries (17.5 miles), Northern Latitudes Distillery (32.3 miles), Grand Traverse Whiskey Co. (17.5 miles)

DINING: Hofbrau Steak House & American Grille (4.5 miles), Cicero’s Pizza (delivers; 4.9 miles), Boone’s Long Lake Inn (10.7 miles), Trattoria Stella (16.3 miles), Sleder’s Family Tavern (17.1 miles), The Little Fleet (18.7 miles), Apache Trout Grill (19.0 miles)

SWEET TREATS: Bud’s (4.3 miles), Moomers Homemade Ice Cream (13.2 miles), Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate (M-22 in Empire; 30.0 miles)

FALL FAVORITES: Gallagher’s Farm Market (19.0 miles), Jacob’s Corn Maze (17.4 miles), Pahl’s Pumpkin Patch (11.9 miles), Clark’s Family Farm (11.9 miles), enjoy the fall foliage and numerous color drives

WINTER SPORTS: Ice fishing (a few yards), Crystal Mountain (15.0 miles), Hickory Hills Recreation Area (17.7 miles), Timberlee Hills (21.5 miles), Mt. Holiday (23.6 miles)

– the "QUIRKS" –

It's a small lakehouse built in the 50's. While each year we make updates and fixes, it will always have some "quirk" going on.

WATER PRESSURE and SEPTIC SYSTEM: The Penn Loch Colony community as with most houses on Green Lake are not hooked up to city water or city sewer systems. While the water pressure is fine when running one thing, we would highly recommend NOT attempting to shower when the washing machine is running. It could lead to a cold, soapy experience. Please only flush toilet paper and do not pour grease/oil down the kitchen sink. Do NOT bring anything heavy over the cement septic system on the side of the house!

The house has central air but bedroom 2 and bedroom 3 do not have dedicated vents.

While the fireplace is pretty, it is not a functioning fireplace.

– OTHER INFO –

Green Lake Township Short-Term Rental License: PSTR 25-017.

The piano is around 100 years old and it still works! Since electricity wasn’t quite in vogue though when it was made, it is powered by good old-fashioned foot power. So if anyone feels like playing or is curious just pump the piano to provide power with the foot pedals and go to town!

Take a relaxing hot shower outside! The outdoor shower is cedar-lined on the inside and offers complete privacy.

We live in the home part-time, so the beds, linens, towels, kitchen gear, games, canoe, SUP's, grill, outdoor gear, decor, furniture, and the home itself are continually updated.

Waterfront Getaway on Green Lake – Relax in the Year Round Beauty of the North is located in Interlochen. Waterfront Getaway on Green Lake – Relax in the Year Round Beauty of the North provides accommodation, featuring Ocean View, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, among other amenities. This House features Ocean View, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Waterfront Getaway on Green Lake – Relax in the Year Round Beauty of the North has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Interlochen has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Interlochen, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shower/tub combination
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Dishwasher
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Boat on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Water skiing nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video library
  • Books
General
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1450 sq ft (135 sq m)
  • English
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Children's games
  • Travel crib
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Gas grill
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Skiing
  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: extra amenities available for nominal set-up fee
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

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Robert M.
Aug 25, 2024 01:45:43 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Had everything you need for your family to have a good time, especially liked the canoe and stand up water toys
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