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Waterfront home on Fife Lake

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A wooden deck with bar stools overlooking a lake, an American flag, and a distant shoreline.
An aerial view of a lodge with a dock, surrounded by dense forest.
A living room with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and striped curtains.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a toaster.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, a refrigerator, and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121980 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fife Lake, MI
  • Place, Fife Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fife Lake Area Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeside Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fife Lake

When you stay at this vacation home in Fife Lake, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Fife Lake and Fife Lake Area Park. .This beach vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lakeside Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Fife Lake Public Library.
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What's nearby

  • Fife Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • beach near Fife Lake Area Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fife Lake Area Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lakeside Park - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • beach near Fife Lake - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankee Boy - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Upper Bar and Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Loon's Nest - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪budd lake bar - ‬10 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.

Waterfront home on Fife Lake

Welcome to The Lake Cabins Resort! Built in the early 1940s, our resort is steeped in local history and offers a perfect blend of rustic getaway charm and modern amenities.

Please Note: The resort consists of separate rental options: The Lake House and individual log cabins. This listing is specifically for the rental of the waterfront Lake House.

Resort Amenities & Waterfront
The Beach: Enjoy 100 feet of pristine beachfront on the all-sports, 617-acre Fife Lake—voted the best inland lake in Northern Michigan. The water is shallow right off our dock, making it a comfortable spot for kids to swim.

Water Sports: Guests enjoy complimentary use of our kayaks and paddleboards. Boat rentals are also available for experienced boaters if you'd like to cruise the lake to spot local eagles and loon nests.

Seasonal Note: The beach area closes the last weekend in September, and docks are removed for the winter.

Accommodations
The Lake House: A spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home featuring full kitchens on both the upstairs and downstairs levels. Perfect for larger gatherings, accommodating up to 12 guests maximum.

The Log Cabins: Fully restored authentic log cabins featuring updated, modern kitchens and premium upgrades—ideal for couples or smaller families looking for a cozy retreat. Each individual cabin is available to rent.

The Location
Fife Lake sits right in the center of Northern Michigan’s best outdoor recreation. We are located just a short drive from Traverse City, Kalkaska, and Cadillac, with the Boardman River running to our north and the Manistee River to our south. Whether you are looking for hiking, biking, boating, or world-class fishing, you are right in the heart of it all.

Come relax, soak up some sun on our beach, and make your own memories at a historic Michigan resort!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. 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.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,980 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Contact owners for information

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: Contact owners for information
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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Waterfront House On Fife Fife

Waterfront House On Fife Lake Fife Lake

Waterfront House On Fife Lake Private vacation home

Waterfront House On Fife Lake Private vacation home Fife Lake

Waterfront home on Fife Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private beach, nice amenities, excellent host
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Courtney F.

Good stay. AC was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this property and this lake. Kids swam about 12 hours a day, rented the pontoon available and spent the day on the water, close to tourist options for day trips but plenty to do on the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place and relaxing

The place is beautiful, relaxing and my family had fun. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucetta G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer getaway

Fife lake is a family friendly area with the lake small and shallow enough to be great for kids. The guest house was large enough to sleep everyone in the family making it a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fife lake fun

beautiful property, excellent view of the la
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelorette Party

The cabin was in a great location with a beautiful view, The house was very spacious and had everything that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2023 Nelson family mi vacation

A great house for a lake side vacation, we enjoyed paddle boarding and kayaking everyday. Another great family vacation in the books . 💙
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fife Lake

The lake area is absolutely stunning. The water is crystal clear.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stress Free Vacation

We took a few days with just our family before our oldest son headed off to college. We could not have asked for a more enjoyable and relaxing few days to spend together. The house was very clean and the owners are wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing owner

Beautiful lake house on the water. Jeff the owner was amazing in making this short vacation weekend everything we wanted!!! I would highly recommend staying at the house!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot, beautiful and peaceful with amazing lake views

We stayed in the lake house which is 4 bedroom 2 bath with 6 adults and 5 kids. Very comfortable stay with two pull out couches on each floor plus one room had a bunk bed. Great patio area to sit out with a drink at sunset with a beach area below and a firepit for marshmellows. We really had a grear time and our hosts were really wonderful. Plus a great location within 30 minutes of a lot of sites and Traverse City.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yorley V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous place!

My family group first time in Fife lake and it couldn't be better. We had a great time in the main house which was perfect for our 12 people group. The house has amazing views of the lake and it is comfortable and well equipped. We did kayaking and paddle boarding. Jeff was a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barb F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home overlooking a beautiful lake

We rented a cabin and the lake house for our extended family. The view and the lake were wonderful. The host was very helpful and responsive, staying right in the property in one of the cabins. The ductless air conditioning worked great. Very quiet, but very efficient. Plenty to do on the lake, but quite far from “tourist” towns for exploring. The cabin was very basic, but provided the extra beds and toilet we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back!!

This was my second time at this property! We had a rather large group, but the space provided was perfect. Leading up to our stay all of our questions were answered in a timely fashion. My older children had areived before me and they were greeted and treated so well before we got there ourselves. There were a few small hiccups, but they were addressed and fixed w/o any hesitation. And that left us to be able to enjoy our trip. We had an absolute blast!! We are already booked for next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We were very pleased with the location and amenities of the property. My suggestions for improving are to clean up the grounds by pulling/ spraying weeds and use a blower on the steps to the beach. Upgrade the furniture in living rooms... those futons are not very comfortable for TV watching. Paint the heater in upstairs bathroom and also the vanity. We enjoyed our stay and appreciate being there to enjoy the beautiful lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

family time

The lake was very relaxing and peaceful. Our granddaughters enjoyed fishing with grandpa and dad. We enjoyed boating and enjoyed the pontoon as well. Weather was good for the most part. On days we couldn't be outside we enjoyed baking and playing games. We had a great time creating memories with our family. The week went way to fast. The owners were great. Thanks for pointing us to the eagle nest !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very nice experience!

House was clean. Owners very friendly and accommodating. Plenty to do! Great for larger families!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

Jeff and Beckey's property was perfect for our family reunion. We rented the house and all of the cabins and each family had their own space - it was perfect. The house and cabins have everything you need and everything was spotless! We spent lots of time swimming in the lake, kayaking, and paddle boarding. The little kids had fun playing in the beach and shallow water area. The outside area around the cabins was perfect for eating meals together, outdoor movie night, 80's night, and talking around the fire pit. We ventured into Traverse City and visited the Sleeping Bear Dunes national park. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nivin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

The property was Beautiful. We enjoyed the boat and kyaks very much. Would love to come and stay at this property again. Jeff was so helpful and was always there to answer our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jared G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip

We had a wonderful trip! The owners were very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Beautiful place with amazing views. Jeff was great and was on site to help us with anything and everything we needed! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property and location

We booked for 6 adults and 3 kids under 5. House was big enough for all of us comfortably. We were sad to learn on check in that the A/C in the main living area went out shortly before we came because of a storm and wouldn't be fixed. REst of house (bedrooms and lower level had A/C. Owners were kind enough to grant a small refund due tho this inconvenience. It did get extremely hot the week we were there and couldnt use that area of the cabin from late afternoon until morning, so we appreciated the gesture. We had been told before arrival tht rental boat was also out due to a repair needed. WE were able to rent a very nice boat through H2O sports and that was wonderful. We would definitely consider renting again, the lake location is a hidden gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for family vacation!

Beautiful property right on Fife Lake with plenty of activities to do! Our family had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun getaway

The house was clean. The location was great! The check in/out went very smoothly! The owners were very nice and helpful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021