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Cedar Creek Cottage - Idyllic Setting and Dog Friendly!

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, fireplace, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Cedar, MI
  • Place, Great Lakes Children's Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Leelanau
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hickory Hills Ski Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cedar

Located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Great Lakes Children's Museum, this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Great Lakes Children's Museum - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Lake Leelanau - 6 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Hickory Hills Ski Area - 7 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Front Street - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Munson Healthcare - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barrio - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lil Bo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mundos 305 - ‬8 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.

Cedar Creek Cottage - Idyllic Setting and Dog Friendly!

Summary:
This charming cottage situated on an especially lovely large wooded lot is oozing with style and comfort, and is just perfect for a get- away. Your hub is serene and relaxing, yet close to town for dining, shopping, entertainment and beaches. The interior spaces are light and airy, and you can see and feel the property's natural abundance from every room.

ALL guests must be 25+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The Space:
2 Bedrooms- 1 Queen, and 1 Full, 1 trundle (twin)
Fully equipped kitchen for cooking meals, however, there is no dishwasher. Consider this an opportunity to bond with your travel mates in the old fashioned "you wash, I'll dry" kind of way. There is a large flat screen TV for streaming your own service accounts.

Guest Access:
Welcome to northern Michigan, where our wintertime weather can swing from glorious to ferocious in a flash. Each of our properties has snow removal service scheduled to plow with each snowfall amounting to at least 3 inches of snow. If the vehicle you bring is not 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, please be aware of the potential risks accessing the property when snow is present.

The Neighborhood:
This off-the-beaten-path cottage sits on a private wooded lot, with a babbling brook flowing through the length of the back of the property. Beyond the stream is a large area for a fire pit and a small hiking trail takes you to the top of a beautiful overlook. The grassy side yard feels like it goes on for miles and pops with colorful flowers in the summer.

The local TART trail for long walks is less than a mile away. Empire Beach - on the shores of Lake Michigan - is a 30 minute drive from your door, as well as some of the most stunning hiking trails in the US. (See cover of Dec 2020 National Geographic.)

Getting Around:
To view all Golden Swan properties and for our very best prices, please find us at goldenswanmgt

Other Things to Note:
Please Note: All guests staying at this property must be 25 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. This will be verified after booking confirmation.

A damage waiver fee is required by Golden Swan for each stay. For this property, the fee is $69 and provides our guests with accidental damage coverage up to $600. If the amount of damage exceeds this, or if the damage is found to have occurred with malicious intent, Golden Swan retains the right to seek damages beyond that amount.

Dogs are allowed with an additional fee, with a maximum of 2 dogs. Please be advised that it is absolutely imperative for all renters to keep their dogs on a leash at all times. While we truly appreciate and value pets, ensuring that our furry friends are leashed or properly secured is of utmost importance to us. Please take your pup with you or kennel them when you leave the home. We cannot have lonely barking dogs left at our property. Please be considerate and clean up after your pet.

High chair and pack n play available upon request for an additional fee.

There is a non-refundable credit card processing fee applied to all reservations.

If the reservation is 14 days or longer there will be a required mid-stay clean. This is also available upon request for a shorter length of stay.

License No. 2024-19 ( as per township ordinance.)
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling 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: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

Please Note: All guests staying at this property must be 25 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. This will be verified after bookin...

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

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Cedar Creek Cottage S

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Cedar, close to Hickory Hills Ski Area, Village at Grand Traverse Commons, and City Opera House. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Front Street within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Cedar Creek Cottage - Idyllic Setting and Dog Friendly!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Cedar Creek Cottage - Idyllic Setting and Dog Friendly!?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is 9.2 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cedar Creek Cottage - Idyllic Setting and Dog Friendly!?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Cedar Creek Cottage - Idyllic Setting and Dog Friendly!.

Cedar Creek Cottage - Idyllic Setting and Dog Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa Z., Detroit, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carol K., Fort Wayne, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute old cottage. No air conditioning, it was stuffy, couldn’t open windows. No lights in back yard, so when going out to fire pit, it was dangerous! The bottom rusted out from fire pit and set the ground(mulch) on fire! Went to get water to put out fire and fell(I am 74) because of it being so dark! No dishwasher either! Would not go back. Maybe for young couple with kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R., Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cottage

This is a great property, and the property management company was outstanding with wonderful communication. The cottage was very clean and well furnished with a wonderful, secluded back yard. One minor suggestion would be to provide kitchen/dish towels.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Proximity rules!

So close to Gallagher farms and the wedding we attended that this cute house also let us explore the Lelanau bike path and down town traverse city. Natural creek in the back yard was perfect to recover from a long run. The house is cute and perfect for our small family with a small doggie. The location was phenomenal and the management was w to our random concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Really loved our stay great location and our lab loved the back yard
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Early September stay

Very nice property, good location for both accessing Traverse City and the Leelanau peninsula. Good communication from host, clear instructions. Cottage was very clean but the living room furniture had a clear noticeable dog smell. Wifi worked fine, but no local tv reception (streaming was fine). Very satisfied, no other complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Spot in the Trees

Our family of three enjoyed a quiet weekend here. This cottage is a good value, with comfortable interior and all the amenities you would hope for. We loved the huge yard and the backyard fire pit. No neighbors within view and light traffic on the road out front made the experience quiet and enjoyable. Communication with our host was excellent. Would book this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M., Traverse City, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay and close to so much!

We enjoyed our stay. The property is beautiful and well appointed if you would like to cook or just hang out by the fire pit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raelyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Stay

We stayed for a few days and the property was fine. Quick responses from management when needed. This is a pet friendly space and there was a lot of pet hair throughout the home so keep that in mind if you have sensitivity/allergies. Also, there were a lot of bees on the property so we weren’t able to enjoy the yard as much as we had hoped. The price difference from VRBO to the property management website was really shocking - really surprised to see how much we could have saved NOT booking through VRBO so that was really unfortunate. There was a nice park nearby that we visited frequently and it was a quick drive to downtown and amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Returning Guest

This was our second time staying and we will keep coming back. Great location because it's quiet but still close to everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Couldn’t ever find such a nice place that is so dog friendly! Molly, golden retriever, remembered it from last year. We’ll be back next year. Traverse is also cool this time of year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Quiet and Peaceful Traverse City Getaway

The property was very neat, clean and ready for a quiet stay. Pet bowls were provided for our miniature poodle as well as a leash and even a "doggie raincoat." The house had a "cottage" feel in addition to a warm charm and a nice backyard setting for evening relaxation. The rooms were nicely arrayed so as to add both privacy and accessibility to the service areas. A real treat!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Little House

The house and properly are so cute. The house is small but could use a little better on the air circulation. We were there and it was rainy and the house seemed to be very damp (as were our clothes). I did speak with the management company and gave them feed back and hope that they can use it. I wish the weather would have been more cooperative so we could have done more outside by using the firepit, swing and other outdoor games. The wi-fi/internet/service is not the best (but you are in the woods). For our family needs, I think we'll need more bathrooms, but the space in the bathroom was adequate. We really enjoyed it despite some issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean and quaint

The house is very clean and well decorated. The property is super nice with a killer back yard and flowers everywhere. It is extremely close to downtown Traverse and reasonably close to Leelanau, Suttons Bay, Lealand etc. Unfortunately, we had some power issues after some rain but the management team responded promptly and the electric company was there and servicing the transformer within an hour. Great location and great host...thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Julie B., Ann Arbor, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice small house outside Traverse City

This property worked well for us as it is pet friendly and a quiet area outside Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better Than Advertised

The property was so incredible; no neighbors, super quiet, lots of amenities, very clean, centrally located. Dog friendly for my senior dog. Beautifully updated, and an incredible value for the quality of property. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean and great location

The property is located in a great location, the property inside and outside was very clean. The property was well equipped with just about anything you need to have a comfortable stay, such as a new outdoor grill, an enclosed garage, a washer / dryer and any cleaning supplies you may need. The outside property is wonderful for a family fire, a great childs swing near the creek and very dog friendly. Would definitely recommend for a family of 4.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Backyard Getaway

The home was very clean and nicely decorated. It was a cozy place to stay. Really enjoyed the backyard privacy, babbling stream and fire pit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful retreat

We loved the fire pit area stocked with kindling, wood and s’more sticks. Convenient location. The house was clean and had everything to make a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Best!

This is a sweet spot! It was perfect for the two of us and would accommodate another couple or kids! The back yard area is wonderful with a lovely creek. We sat out every evening with our pup Rosey! She loved it too! We were in Traverse meeting with builder and interior folks who are building our retirement home. It was a prefect spot to sit back and relax after some busy days. Absolutely no doubt we will rent this again as we return diring house progress.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really Nice!

Wow! Huge lot, no traffic, super convenient to downtown town TC and Sleeping Bear Dunes area. The place was the CLEANEST Vrbo we have ever stayed at. Also the best property for staying with a dog that we have EVER visited. Over the four days we stayed we got 10-12 inches of snow, and they kept the driveway cleared. Highly recommend. Also, Traverse City, MI is a great place to visit in winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really Enjoyed Our Stay!

Our family stayed here in early February (two adults and one 20-month-old). The location is great - within 10-15 minutes of Great Wolf Lodge, the Children's Museum, local library, and downtown Traverse City. The house was very neat and clean, and had everything we needed. There is no dishwasher, but that was not an issue for us. There is a fire pit in the backyard and other toys and games in the detached garage. Katy was excellent to work with, and was very responsive with answering any questions we had. Check in and check out were simple as well! Thank you, Katy, for allowing us to experience your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julianne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little cottage, great location

We had a lovely stay in the Cedar Creek Cottage, it's perfectly located for running into the city or farther north up the peninsula. Just a comfortable, quiet location, and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

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