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Waterfront! Quiet, Spacious, Serene Retreat Located in a Private Wooded Setting

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Exterior
Nestled on 160 acres of serene natural beauty, The Chalet offers a peaceful retreat with an open floor plan, large windows, and a cozy fieldstone fireplace. Enjoy swimming and fishing in the private lakes or explore the surrounding woods via kayak or paddle boat.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

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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! Quiet, Spacious, Serene Retreat Located in a Private Wooded Setting

A private gated drive leads to The Chalet and its a 160 acres of quiet scenic serenity. This home offers a spacious, open floor plan (approximately 2,000 sq. ft.), and many windows engulfing one in sunshine, calm and nature.

The home rents weekly from Saturday to Saturday in prime summer weeks and can also be rented on a daily basis thereafter.

Amenities:

Interior – The main level features a fully equipped kitchen, queen bedroom and full bathroom (all linens and towels provided). The living space is an open layout with high ceilings and a large fieldstone wood burning fireplace. There is a good sized sunroom equipped with a futon for extra sleeping. The upstairs loft has 2 queen beds and another full size bath.

AC and washer/dryer also provided.

Exterior - The private 160 acres include 2 spring fed lakes, great for swimming, fishing, hiking, etc. The swim raft, fishing boat, kayak and paddle boat are included.

Other exterior features include a fire pit, spacious decking, and and charcoal grill.

The Chalet is a perfect winter getaway with snowshoeing, cross-country skiing (on property and near VASA trails) and miles of snowmobile trails right outside the gate!

We also have more properties within a mile of The Chalet that could be utilized in combination with the Chalet to accommodate a larger group (VRBO Listing #653026 The Cabin, and # 1654154 The Lodge)!

Key words: Private lake and access to miles of snowmobile trails

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Spacious grounds.

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
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

Chalet

About the area

Located in Fife Lake, this chalet is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Mt. Holiday Ski Area and Centre Ice Arena are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Boardman Preserve and South Branch Nature Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Fife Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Fife Lake - 12 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 32 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Spider Lake - 33 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 44 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Front Street - 45 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankee Boy Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gordy's Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Loon's Nest - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soup Kitchen #2 - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront! Quiet, Spacious, Serene Retreat Located in a Private Wooded Setting pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Waterfront! Quiet, Spacious, Serene Retreat Located in a Private Wooded Setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront! Quiet, Spacious, Serene Retreat Located in a Private Wooded Setting?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Waterfront! Quiet, Spacious, Serene Retreat Located in a Private Wooded Setting located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this chalet in Fife Lake is situated in the city centre, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Fife Lake, and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Downs Lake and Parsons Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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