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Waterfront home on Fife Lake

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12184 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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

The Lake Cabins Resort provides a rustic getaway with modern amenities for your hiking, biking or boating vacation. The resort accommodations include the Lake House and 6 log cabins. along with complimentary use of our kayaks and paddle boards. Our resort has 100 ft. of beachfront along all sport, 617 acre Fife Lake, which is known for its great fishing and water sports. A short drive to Traverse City, Kalkaska and Cadillac put Fife Lake in the center of it all, with the Boardman River to the north and the Manistee River to the south. Whether you are looking for a getaway for two, or a place to host a large gathering, The Lake Cabins Resort has something to fit your needs.

The resort was built in the early 40’s and has lots of local history with the people and families that have enjoyed the resort in years past. We have restored the full log cabins with new kitchens and many upgrades that make for a great vacation spot. Fife Lake was voted best inland lake in northern Michigan in 2014.

Our pristine beach is a great place to relax and soak up some sun. You can feel comfortable with the kids swimming off our beach as the water is shallow to the end of our dock. Boat rentals are available should you wish to tour the lake and find the eagles nests or loon’s nests.

The house is 4 bedrooms and 2 baths with a full kitchen upstairs and downstairs with a maximum accommodation of 12 guest for the home.

Property manager

Jeff or Beckey Billings

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1980 sq ft (184 sq m)

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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

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: 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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Fife Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Fife Lake - 1 min walk
  • Long Lake - 3 min drive
  • Spring Lake - 6 min drive
  • Twin Lakes - 7 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankee Boy Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Loon's Nest - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fife Lake Dairy Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gordy's Place - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront home on Fife Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront home on Fife Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront home on Fife Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront home on Fife Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fife Lake vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Fife Lake and Fife Lake Area Park. Lakeside Park and Fife Lake Area Historical Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Waterfront home on Fife Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah N., Burton Michigan

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

10/10 Excellent

Yorley V., Long Beach CA

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place for Family
Views of Fife Lake were fantastic...beauty, serenity, and relaxing. Having morning coffee from one of the 2 railed decks is a great way to start the day peacefully. Then let the fun begin ...fishing from either the boat, dock or kayak is great for any age. Take a morning walk or bike ride, paddle board for exercise with nature, take a dip or use the kayak for that purpose. All of the amenities come with your stay. Plenty of beach/firepit chairs for the whole gang and more. All the dishes, pots & pans and silverware you would ever need and a grill for your outside BBQ's. The house also has plenty of linen for your stay. One other nice feature is the opportunity to rent their pontoon for an afternoon and motor around the lake to watch the loons or catch a view of the Eagles located at the treetops of one of the 2 islands on the lake. It is rather pricey and portions of the house could use some updating but we are aleady talking about renting it again! This is a perfect place for kids, grandkids and grandparents all to get together for Family fun and memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it!
We had a great time staying in this house! Our hostess was super and the house was clean and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gayle P., Lexington, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect water location
We enjoyed 4 beautiful weather days here. The paddleboards, kayaks, and canoe were used daily. We rented the pontoon boat for a few hours and we could tie up the boat that we brought. Even though there are two kitchens, we only used one which was well stocked with dishes. The separate deck porches were good for either sun or shade and we enjoyed a beach fire each night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd Stay, and did not disappoint!
This was our second year staying at this location. The first year we had a smaller cabin. This year we stayed at the large house on the lake. It was perfect for our group of 6! The house is awesome and has beautiful views! The weather was a little chilly one day but hey, we live in Michigan. Perfect evening to bundle up in our sweatshirts for a bonfire on the beach :) Our group took the kayaks out the next morning to the beach in town and got ice cream and we rented the boat and enjoyed an awesome afternoon on the lake. We cannot say enough great things about this property and the owner, Jeff. He always goes out of his way to make sure our stay is awesome! We will be back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Colors
Fife Lake was a quiet lake with a beautiful view! Easy to commute to TC for wineries, dinner, and to Manistee Natl Forest for some hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020