Escape to The Lodge at Lakemore Retreat, a luxurious lakeside haven on Arbutus Lake in Traverse City. Rich walnut architectural details and metal accents evoke an industrial chic style reminiscent of a mountainside lodge, yet tranquil lake views bring the serenity of Northern Michigan. Unwind with WiFi, Sonos Sound System and outdoor amenities like BBQs and hot tubs.
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Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122901 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Newly Built Luxury Lakefront Lodge With Sandy Beach,Kayak/SUPs, Dock
You have found the listing for The Lodge at Lakemore Retreat, one of 9 Lakemore properties on beautiful Arbutus Lake in Traverse City! We hold license # 2019-0025 in East Bay Township. We if we don't have the availability you need, check out our brand new sister property, Lakemore Resort! (VRBO #2101562 and #2119019) Between all of our homes, we can work with you to accommodate many different group sizes. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tricia by sending an inquiry.
Lakemore Retreat is comprised of two rental properties: 'Lakemore Lodge' and 'Lakemore Cottage' all next door to each other on the shores of Arbutus Lake. Pictured here, with the red exterior, is Lakemore Lodge. Lakemore Cottage is the green house. The Cottage and Lodge are luxury homes built in 2015 that each sleep 12, but no more. They are side by side and offer exactly the same amenities and floor plan, just with very different interior design. The properties are rented individually, but many families rent all three for the same time period, altogether sleeping up to 34 people comfortably. Make reservations for Lakemore Lodge here and look for Lakemore Cottage (VRBO Listing #653686) For large groups, you can rent both by going to listing (VRBO#7566523). In the winter, AWD or 4X4 vehicles are required to access the property.
The Lodge, a mirror image of the cottage’s floor plan with all the same amenities, takes on a dramatically different feel with rich walnut architectural detail and metal accents. This “industrial chic” style home will remind you of a mountainside lodge, yet the tranquil views of Arbutus Lake sunsets will make you glad you are vacationing in Northern Michigan.
Come enjoy the many benefits of this all sports inland lake where the 395 acres are swimmable from May until October, the fishing is plentiful and the conditions are perfect for many water sports including kayaking, stand up paddle-boarding, water skiing and tubing, all while being minutes away from Traverse City’s restaurants, shops, wineries, golf and more. On-site tri-toon rental is available within the Lakemore brand.
Lakemore Retreat is directly adjacent to The Brown Bridge Quiet Area which offers miles of hiking trails. Like to snowmobile? Leave right from the property and access 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.
New Construction, completion early spring 2015 Wifi, Streaming Cable (YouTubeTV), Sonos Sound System, Blu Ray Player Central Air, three zones 4 Bedrooms, sleeps 12 3 baths, plus bedroom sink vanity upstairs Fully equipped kitchen Walkout basement rec room & wet bar Basement fridge, dishwasher & outdoor dishes Laundry Room Outdoor BBQ, fire pit and eating area Outdoor Shower and Lake Locker room Outdoor Hot Tub Dock, Canoe, SUP Boards and other lake accessories included Boats available for rent Toilet Paper, Paper Towel, Laundry Soaps, Dish Soaps included Salt, Pepper, Sugar provided All linen provided, including Bath towels and Beach Towels
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
8 steps to reach entrance
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Note from host: No Smoking allowed inside or outdoor common areas.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Kayak
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Quiet Hours: County Ordinance requires outdoor voices remain at reasonable level starting at 10 pm.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children welcome
Events
Events allowed
Events Allowed /Permission & signed event contract
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking allowed inside or outdoor common areas.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Events Allowed /Permission & signed event contract
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Traverse City travel guide
Is Newly Built Luxury Lakefront Lodge With Sandy Beach,Kayak/SUPs, Dock pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Newly Built Luxury Lakefront Lodge With Sandy Beach,Kayak/SUPs, Dock?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is Newly Built Luxury Lakefront Lodge With Sandy Beach,Kayak/SUPs, Dock located?
Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City holiday home is just steps away from Arbutus Lake and Forest Lakes. Spider Lake is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.
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Newly Built Luxury Lakefront Lodge With Sandy Beach,Kayak/SUPs, Dock Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Our family was seeking a quick fall weekend getaway and Lakemore Retreat exceeded our expectations. The Adams Family should be incredibly proud of the oasis they’ve built there on Arbutus Lake. The property is pristine. The lake is gorgeous. It’s close enough to have the conveniences of Traverse City, but far enough away to have silence and tranquility of Northern Michigan. Well done!
I just graduated from Law School and I wanted to say thank you to my friends who got me through. It was the perfect location to introduce my friends to Northern Michigan. We spent half of our time hanging out at the house relaxing and the other half exploring the TC area. Perfect weekend!
Our time at this modern lakehouse, nestled along the beautiful lake, was truly delightful. The proximity to downtown Traverse City only enhanced the experience.
Our bride-to-be wanted a relaxing getaway and this was an excellent choice. With its serene waterside location and comfortable accommodations for 10 guests, it promises a rejuvenating escape.
The owner and the helper there were both great and made the process so easy. Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful stay over New Year’s weekend. The property was beautiful, clean, well-appointed and just as advertised. We especially enjoyed the use of the hot tub, grill and pool table during our stay.
Check-in process went smoothly and we appreciated the personalized touch of being greeted by staff upon arrival.
Tricia and staff responded quickly to questions and were very accommodating.
Would highly recommend!
The property was beautiful and clearly well kept!
The house was everything it was described to be which we so appreciated that! There were no surprises! The place was indeed BEAUTIFUL!
Spacious! Clean! Cozy! Stocked with everything we needed!
I’d recommend this place over and over again!
Place is very nice with everything you really need. Our kids liked the upstairs bunk, but wish there was a television up there. Television in basement did not have great wifi and only worked half the time we were there. Also, the pantry had a ton of tiny bugs (either fruit flies or no see ums). While not a huge deal, for the cost of this nice of a place, would have expected the best.
Very spacious, with nice little dock and beach. Overall, happy with stay.
The space was cozy and accommodating for a relaxing girl’s weekend in TC! The property was immaculate and on such a quiet, serene lake. 10/10 recommend if you’re looking for a relaxing time away from the normal hustle and bustle.
Katie V.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lyndsey F.
6 Jul 2018
Beautiful, relaxing, peaceful
This was our second visit to lake ore retreat and it did not disappoint! The house are stunning, with with everything we need and more.
Thanks again Tricia!
We really enjoyed the house. It’s a beautiful home. We were a little disappointed that there was no hot tub. The VRBO listing showed a hot tub and all of the literature inside the house said there was a hot tub, as well. We intentionally booked a house with a hot tub, since we were coming in May for a soccer tournament and were expecting cold weather. Other than that, we were very happy with the house and had everything we needed.
We had 6 adults and 5 children stay at this property for a fall trip away from Chicago. The layout was perfect for 3 families. Each family had their own space and the basement with pool table was perfect for the kids to play, especially since it was carpet. The house was also the most kid-friend VRBO I have ever stayed in, they had baby gates, toys, high-chairs, pack-n-plays, it was really perfect for us. It snowed and the property was just lovely, the back yard had a perfect sledding hill for the little ones! Tricia was so kind and commutative, you could tell that she really cared that we enjoyed our stay. No complaints here! Would love the opportunity to stay again!
I’m not one to complain at all, but I feel that I was responsible for 11 other peoples lives too
The morning of our first night, the fire alarm went off. I spent 30 mins, trying to disarm it. After texting and calling the contact #, I received a text back with multiple codes to try. One worked, but once disarmed it started again. It wouldn’t stop. The fire dept showed up during this and said there were several zones that triggered a carbon monoxide alarm. They said they couldn’t leave until the technician arrived . The tech showed up after 11am, he looked to be maybe 18 or 19 years old. We spent our whole morning dealing with this which delayed the start of our day. Before we left, I asked if we were good to leave and asked if he would lock up (which he did not). When I mentioned co2 to the other ladies in my group, shockingly, more than half of them woke that morning with a headache! they didn’t think anything of it until we had this discussion. Too much of a coincidence and very scary. All day I was a little nervous as I hadn’t heard from them for an update. I reached out after 6PM and the mgr said it was a combo of perfume and/or dirty detectors. If it was dirty detectors, why were multiple zones triggered? The fire dept said the alarms were triggered at 9:30AM. There was no perfume being sprayed at this time. Plus, never heard of perfume triggering a CO2 alarm. And this is a new build. The asst mgr was very apologetic, but I feel the mgr, who never once apologized, downplayed the situation a bit. The texting went on till almost 8PM. I didnt have a warm feeling
Amazing and accommodating staff. The entire team was helpful and attentive. Beautiful property packed with amenities. Cannot wait to book my next stay! 10/10 stars!
The house is even more spacious and lovely in person. We were a group of 12 adults and everyone slept comfortably. There was also plenty of room in the basement for one of the couples to bring an extra air mattress since they did not want to share space in the twin bed area. We wanted for nothing but Tricia was always available for questions just in case. She was very clear about quiet hours and guest expectations, which is understandable considering how beautiful and tranquil the property is. Let Tricia know ahead of time if you are bringing more than 3 vehicles. Overall even though the weather was cold, we still had a great time and the hot tub was toasty! I can only imagine how wonderful the lake is during the summer months so definitely looking forward to visiting again.
We had an awesome family winter weekend at the lodge! The the place was simply beautiful and the communication with the support staff and service was outstanding. There are so many things for the entire family to do from a pool table to hot tub to games to the Sonos sound system. Would highly recommend and exceeded our expectations!
This property was absolutely amazing! Everything was extremely clean and the kitchen was well stocked with the pots, pans, and tools needed to cook our daily brunches! The hot tub was serviced daily to ensure it was clean and ready for use. Tricia was absolutely amazing! She was extremely responsive to questions about the property and recommendations about skiing and food. I can’t wait to visit again!!
We wanted a relaxing weekend, and that’s just what we got! Beautiful property and house, hiking trails nearby. Wineries, restaurants and shopping close by. Looking out at the lake from the hot tub with snow falling all around, just perfect!
wonderful property with views of God’s beautiful creation
We throughly enjoyed our stay at Lakemore! It was a gorgeous property with every amenity we could imagine. The home is well designed and comfortable for many guests. We traveled with our parents, siblings, and cousins. There were 12 of us all together and the house accommodated us perfectly. Lots of toys and games for young children. We enjoyed being able to separate on multiple levels for play and conversation. We went in the fall and the lake views were stunning! God surely knows how to paint a picture. We couldn’t be happier with our stay and have memories to last for many years. Thank you Tricia for everything!