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Cabin 5 Lake Cabin Resort on Fife Lake

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A lodge with a deck, kayaks, and a dock.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Beach view

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

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About the neighborhood

Fife Lake

This cabin places you next to Fife Lake and within a 5-minute walk of Fife Lake Area Park. The cabin includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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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
  • ‪Soup Kitchen #2 - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cabin 5 Lake Cabin Resort 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 two separate rental options: The Lake House and the 6 individual log cabins. This listing is specifically for the rental of Cabin 5.

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:
Cabin 5 has two bedrooms plus one futon that convert to double beds. It is approximately 350 square feet and comfortably sleeps up to four adults or up to six guests if some are smaller children.

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.

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!
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The cabin also includes a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Kayak

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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, a first aid kit, 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Note from host: Contact owners for information.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Cabin 5 on Fife Lake Cabin
Cabin 5 on Fife Lake Fife Lake
Cabin 5 on Fife Lake Cabin Fife Lake
Cabin 5 on Fife Lake Special Soccer Pricing

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this cabin?

This cabin is located in Fife Lake and just steps from Fife Lake and Fife Lake Area Park. You'll also find Lakeside Park and Fife Lake Area Historical Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Cabin 5 Lake Cabin Resort on Fife Lake?

No, there isn't parking at this cabin.

Is this cabin next to a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

Is Cabin 5 Lake Cabin Resort on Fife Lake a good place to stay for couples?

At this beachfront cabin, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, a beach view in some cabins, as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at Cabin 5 Lake Cabin Resort on Fife Lake?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cabin.

Does this cabin include breakfast service?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.

Are there connecting rooms at Cabin 5 Lake Cabin Resort on Fife Lake?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cabin.

How close is the airport from this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is 23.9 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cabin 5 Lake Cabin Resort on Fife Lake?

No, there aren't any cabins with balconies at Cabin 5 Lake Cabin Resort on Fife Lake.

Cabin 5 Lake Cabin Resort on Fife Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a lovely visit! Our family especially loved the paddle boards and kayaks available for guests down on the beach. My kids spent almost the entire weekend in the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved every second spent at the cabin! Hosts are top notch and the check in/out process was easy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've enjoyed our stay at the Fife Lake cabins which they were
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly staff and clean property. We will be back to this location in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Close to the lake and Traverse City. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean on a beautiful lake front. My grandparents live in town and it was a nice place to stay where we were out of their way but not too far away to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cozy cabins

25 miles from traverse city. Beach front cabins. Perfect for small families.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great three nights!!

We really enjoyed are stay in Cabin 5. Lake Cabin Resort was great. We especially enjoyed the easy access to the beach and the complimentary kayaks and paddle boards. Our kids had a ball! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quite scenic lake in a beautiful quaint town.

I would highly recommend this place for a quite get aware. Cabins were clean and neat! Felt like log cabins!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome cabin getaway

We had a great time! The owners are great & very friendly. Nothing to complain about at these cabins. The lake was clean & we had a fun time taking the pontoon out
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Getaway

Relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

We had a great time. The owners gave us an upgrade to a larger cabin that was available. Perfect place for a rustic retreat that is within driving distance of many of the touristy places!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Wedding

Perfect stay for my sister and mine households while we were in town for a family wedding. All the amenities were perfect and everything was as described or better! Are already making plans for when we can return and spend more time at the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice for a weekend

Cute little cabin, very clean perfect for a weekend getaway. Having kayaks and life jackets right next to beach house almost felt like we would have been intruding upon those staying at the beach house. Otherwise it was a good weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Noisy but quaint

Cute but oven did not work right gas leak also cabin right next to the road it was noisy. Having our own fire pit and grill was a plus and the lake was picturesque. Our cabin was quaint and we were provided with all the amenities of home over all it was a nice stay for a small family on a short vacation 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Family reunion

Our family rented out the entire resort, so there was no one else to disturb other than the owners who stay on the property. They told us we had noice complaints. They expect you to be inside your cabin from 11pm-7am. Our family was sitting around the bonfire talking and telling stories, maybe 10 mins past 11, when a woman came out and dumped a buck of water on our fire and told us to go to bed! Other than that it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Getaway

We had 5 adults stay in one of the small cabins and felt there was plenty of room. The cabin was very rustic, clean, and well maintained. The cabin was fully stocked with supplies (including coffee filters!) and condiments. One of the many things that I really liked was that each cabin has and area for their own fire pit, table, and lawn chairs. This area was a good size and was set up to where we felt secluded from the other cabins and could enjoy chatting and playing games with our group. The owner, Jeff, was very friendly and helped us unload and load our vehicles. When he saw us outside of the cabin he made sure to greet us and see if we needed anything. Jeff was so gracious to take our group on a boat ride around the lake and talked to us about the lake and the different properties. These cabins were a great little get away for a girls weekend and the hospitality of the owner was outstanding. Would highly recommend for a getaway with the girls, boys, family, and friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our second stay as great as our first

This was our 2d year here. It was me, my wife, 22yr old son, 19yr old daughter, & daughter’s b-friend. Jeff greeted us as we parked, showed us our cabin & made sure we settled in. Jeff and Becky were unobtrusive, but if you had any concern at all they were right there to help. The cabins are more or less identical: cozy but not cramped. Two bedrooms w/ dble beds, kitchen/dining/sitting room. Microwave, toaster, stove/oven. All the utensils & dishes you need. Normal sized refrig. One bath, with a nice shower: strong flow and plenty of hot water. Every cabin has its own grill & firepit. Firewood is available on site for $5. The grounds are very nice. You'll see on Google maps that it's not a large lot, but we never felt hemmed in. There is a large green space between the cabins and the lake for relaxing. The water front has a strip of sand for kids to play. The water is knee deep so I would feel safe letting kids splash around. The lake is very clean and has a firm sandy bottom. Kayaks and paddleboards are available free of charge. Laundry, grocery, & restaurants are no more than 10 miles away, & Jeff & Becky will give you recommendations for all. You're <60 min from Traverse C, Petoskey, Sleeping Bear, etc., so this is a nice place to stay if you want to explore the area. You won't find better for the price. This is the kind of unpretentious summer cabin I've stayed in since I was a kid, and I loved it. As long as we keep vacationing in NE lower Mich we’ll stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an amazing place and amazing hosts; would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were awesome. Beautiful, clean property. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great experience. Host's were great!!!! Little beach area was nice and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

My sister, my children and I really enjoyed our stay. We rented Cabin 5. The cabin was well stocked and really cute. The owners were onsite and were able to answer any questions we had. They were very helpful and friendly. Fife Lake is close to Traverse City and a great, quiet destination. We enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding in the lake. At night, it was nice to have a campfire and relax. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LADIES WEEKEND

We all had a great time possibly More of us coming next time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Get away weekend

Nice cabin, very clean! All the basics you need are there. Liked you had your own fire pit, picnic table and chairs. Just know that when it says rustic cabin that’s what these are, which we were good with. Owners were nice, greeted us as soon as we arrived. Only thing that we had a minor issue was the beds, they’re on the smaller size( believe their fulls) my husbands feet hung off the end/not very comfy and beach area was a little disappointing. There could be some updates but great place close too lots of places too visit. Would go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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