Green Lake Gem Getaway - 3BR house near Interlochen Arts Academy & Traverse City
Your Northern Michigan adventure starts here! This 3-bed, 1.5-bath home is a curated haven for outdoor enthusiasts, creative souls, and families alike. With access to the neighborhood association’s Green Lake beach, swim dock and launch just a short stroll away and kayaks provided, you have a front-row seat to one of the region's best all-sports lakes. Our location and amenities help ensure a wonderful stay whether you are seeking a quiet stay to read by the fireplace and connect with friends and family, explore the many 4 season outdoor adventures in the area and right in the Green Lake neighborhood or dive into local culture and entertainment. The pace and the path are yours to choose.
The Amenities
We’ve stocked the "Adventure Gear Cupboard" and garage with everything you need to enjoy the Up North lifestyle—no rental fees required!
• Water Fun: 2 Kayaks, 8 plush beach towels, 2 beach mats, 2 beach chairs, and a portable cooler plus a handy wagon to make your stroll to the water pleasant.
• Sport & Play: Pickleball equipment (to use at nearby Green Lake Park courts), 2 fishing poles, and Disc Golf gear.
• On Two Wheels: 2 Guest bicycles and helmets for local cruising (additional rentals available in Traverse City).
• Backyard Oasis: Private fire pit with Adirondack seating and a gas grill for evening cookouts. Local tip, bring home a bottle of locally made wine, mead or beer to make your evening as “Up North” as it gets.
• Indoor Entertainment: Basement game table, a curated collection of board games, and a Smart TV with streaming services.
• The Essentials: Fully equipped kitchen with a Keurig coffee station, coffee essentials, high-speed Wi-Fi, linens / bedding, towels, basic toiletries, blackout curtains, washer and dryer, laundry detergent, paper towels. We want you to focus on enjoying your and not making several trips to the grocery store!
The Experience
• Morning: Load up the provided beach gear and head to the private beach/picnic area. Green Lake is famous for its sandy bottom and crystal-clear water—perfect for a morning swim or a quiet paddle in the kayaks.
• Afternoon: Pedal your way through the pines to Interlochen State Park or hit the local pickleball courts for a friendly match. If you’re feeling adventurous, head to the nearby Lost Lake Pathway for a hike.
• Evening: As the sun dips, retreat to the backyard. Grill local favorites and gather around the stone fire pit for s'mores. On summer nights, you can often hear the faint, magical echoes of rehearsals drifting over from the Interlochen Arts Academy shells.
Prime Location & Local Gems
You are perfectly positioned for "hub and spoke" travel to the best of Northern Michigan:
• Culture: A few minute drive or bike ride to the Interlochen Center for the Arts for world-class concerts and galleries.
• Local Flavors: Minutes away from St. Ambrose Cellars (famous for mead and live music), Lake Ann Brewing adjacent to Stone Oven restaurant offers excellent pizza, burgers and brews (with live music in the patio area in the summer) and dozens of award-winning Leelanau & Old Mission wineries.
• Adventure: A short drive to Crystal Mountain for championship golf or premier skiing, and just 35 minutes to the iconic Sleeping Bear Dunes.
• City Vibes: Only 25 minutes to the boutique shopping, gourmet dining, and bustling waterfront of Traverse City.
(Green Lake township STR permit PSTR 25-081)
