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Traverse City Lakemore Resort, New Luxury Lakefront Home on Arbutus Lake

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
Smart TV, fireplace, music library, stereo
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13288 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Traverse City, MI
  • Arbutus Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Spider Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Traverse City

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Traverse City, steps from Forest Lakes and Arbutus Lake. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Traverse City Beach.

What's nearby

  • Arbutus Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Spider Lake - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Front Street - 17 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪J & S Hamburg South Airport - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 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.

Traverse City Lakemore Resort, New Luxury Lakefront Home on Arbutus Lake

You have found the listing for The Brown House at the all-new Lakemore Resort, one of 9 Lakemore properties on beautiful Arbutus Lake in Traverse City! If you don't see the availability you need, please inquire with us, there are likely other options. Our contact info can be found by searching LakemoreTC.

If it appears that we don't have the availability you need, please inquire with Tricia, we have 9 homes. Checkout our highly-rated sister properties at Lakemore Retreat! Between all of our homes, we can work with you to accommodate many different group sizes.

Looking for reviews? Refer to the hundreds we've received over the last few years at Lakemore Retreat. These homes were all built, designed and managed by Dean and Tricia Adams- owners of Bay Area Contracting, BAC Design Group, and Co-Owners of all Lakemore vacation properties. The Retreat has been in business since 2015 and has hosted over 350 families in 5 years. In those 5 years, we have only ever received 5-star reviews, and our summer calendar is booked solid nearly a year in advance. Lakemore Retreat properties are listed here:

Lakemore Lodge (VRBO Listing #655085)
Lakemore Cottage (VRBO Listing #653686)


This specific listing is for ONE home with a large outdoor patio and 10' hot tub (open all year)

The Resort is located on 11 acres and 850 feet of sandy waterfront property on the western shore of Arbutus Lake in Traverse City, MI. The property has been a lakefront resort for decades, but in 2020 the entire property was re-developed (with all new infrastructure) in a way that preserved as many of the original trees and landscape as possible. Phase 1 construction started on the north end of the property with three 3 newly built Luxury Vacation homes. While each home has the same amenities and floor plan, they will each carry with them a different interior design.

Each House in Lakemore Resort offers these amenities:

3,100 square feet
4 bedrooms, average occupancy 8 guests, contact us for more info on sleeping
1 King, main level, common bath w/ shower adjacent
2 Queens, upper level, common full bath adjacent
1 Queen, upper level, attached bath w/ shower
2 sitting rooms upstairs
1 rec room, lower level, common bath with shower adjacent
4 baths:
1 bath w/ shower, main level
1 full bath, upper level
1 bath w/ shower, upper level
1 bath w/ shower, lower level


Free Wi-Fi
Smart Home w/ central sound and scene lighting
Well Equipped Kitchen
Kitchenette w/ Full-size Fridge and Dishwasher (Lower Level)
Laundry Room
Great Room w/ Leather furniture, Cable & Smart TV and Electric Fireplace
4 Season Screened Porch w/ heated floor, gas fireplace
Lower Level Family Room w/ Cable & Smart TV, Leather Sectional Couch

Arbutus Lake is a nearly 400 acre inland lake that hosts swimmers from May through October. Made up of 5 smaller lakes, all connected by channels, many refer to each section of the lake by numbers 1-5. Lakemore Resort is located on the western shore of Lake 2 (the largest of the 5 lakes), on some of the most naturally sandy areas on the entire lake. Sunrise views from the screened porches, with a cup of coffee, will be a must. Guests will enjoy a sandy bottom and a gradually increasing depth, which provides the perfect play area for kids and young swimmers. Arbutus is an all-sports lake big enough for skiing and tubing, but small enough to enjoy the calm waters for stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, and fishing. Rental of a Lakemore Resort home includes the use of SUP boards, kayaks, and rowboats. Onsite boat rental is also available through Lakemore which offers 2020 Bennington Tri-toons ( 21 ft SLX (23” 9”) 140 HP) The boats are kept under the canopy, on our dedicated Lakemore Resort docks.


Lakemore Resort very close to The Brown Bridge Quiet Area which offers miles of hiking trails. Like to snowmobile? We are in close proximity to Boardman Valley Trail System's 81 miles of trails! Boardman River is also within 3 miles, a great place to do river tubing, kayaking, canoeing and fishing. We are only 7 mi. from Vasa Single Track, a great Mountain Bike trail system. In addition, the Vasa is home to 25 km of groomed cross country trails. Mount Holiday is only 15 minutes away, a local downhill ski hill that also offers snow tubing and zip lining. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is only 30 miles away.

This setting is perfect for relaxing lakefront vacationing away from the hustle of town, but be sure to leave time for a short 15 minute drive to the city. Traverse City is well known for its lakefront, with countless shops and restaurants. The greater Traverse City Area is nationally recognized for Old Mission Peninsula and the Leelanau Peninsula's many wineries, as well as the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Tricia Adams

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Snow sports gear
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3100 sq ft (288 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not 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
Note from host: With permission only and sign event contract.
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

Property is also known as

Lakemore Resort Luxury Brown House

Traverse City Lakemore Resort, New Luxury Lakefront Home on Arbutus Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay!
The house looks exactly like all the photos! The staff and grounds are lovely, and I guarantee anyone who stays here will have an excellent time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend fall getaway
My family of 9(6 adults 3 teens) stayed here. The house is beautiful, clean and has everything you could need. Even offers a grocery delivery service(wish we would of took advantage of that). Plenty of room. Nice large patio and a private in ground hot tub. Traverse City is about a 20 min drive. Staff was great helped when needed. would love to book again in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
From start to finish everything was top notch! Communication was wonderful, the weather, the accommodations- it was absolutely perfect! 10 out of 10 would recommend for a beautiful Northern Michigan getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, even in the off season
No problems at all, everything provided that we needed, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marrel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
My family and I fell in love with this house. It was accommodating to 13 people comfortably. Very clean and it was a gorgeous home. The host was very wonderful as well and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property.
Perfect property and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property.
The entire experience was wonderful. Property is beautiful. Home is amazing. Communication with property management timely and pleasant. Perfect for a weekend getaway with friends. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aletha Frei

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break getaway
This property exceeded our expectations. The house was spotless and the property managers were quick to answer questions. The views out the living room windows of the lake were beautiful! The location is a short drive into Traverse City and close to many trails for hiking. We look forward to visiting again when it’s warm enough to enjoy the beach and lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Ski Trip
Hot tub is great and there is plenty of room for a big group
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin C., Rochester, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
We stayed here for our yearly snow tubing trip with another family. The location was great for Timberlee Hills and Mt. Holiday. We also got to use the lake for ice fishing, skating and hockey. Lots of space, the kids loved the basement (ground level) and the hot tub was great. Tricia was easy to contact with any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021