Traverse City State Park - 20 min drive - 11.5 miles
Front Street - 25 min drive - 13.9 miles
Getting around
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 18 min drive
Peegeo's - 15 min drive
T-Bar & Grill - 19 min drive
G J's Pizza & Market - 17 min drive
Taqueria TC Latino Dos - 16 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.
Rennie Lake Hideaway
Rennie Lake Hideaway Retreat — Home + Cottage Combo 2 Homes • 1 Private Property • Sleeps 14 • Private Shoreline • Decks • Fireplace & More
Welcome to Rennie Lake Hideaway Retreat, a unique two-home rental nestled in the woods near beautiful Rennie Lake—just 20 minutes from downtown Traverse City. Perfect for multi-family vacations, group getaways, or those seeking extra space and privacy, this property includes both the Hideaway Home and Hideaway Cottage, offering a total of 4 bedrooms, multiple living areas, and room to comfortably sleep up to 14 guests.
Tucked away on a private lot surrounded by nature, the retreat features two full kitchens, cozy gathering spaces, multiple decks for outdoor dining, and a private shoreline for guests to enjoy. Whether you're roasting marshmallows by the fireplace, grilling on the deck, or exploring nearby trails, lakes, and wineries—this is the perfect all-season getaway. Sleeping Arrangements (Home + Cottage)
🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements (Up to 14 Guests)
🏠 Hideaway Home Primary Bedroom: Queen bed Bedroom 2: Queen bed + Twin bunk bed Bedroom 3: Twin daybed + Twin trundle Living Room (Basement): Full futon
🛶 Hideaway Cottage Bedroom: Queen bed (with AC window unit) Living Room: Queen sofa bed + Twin sofa bed
🏡 Property Features: 2 Separate Units – Rent together for space + privacy 2 Fully Equipped Kitchens – With dishwasher, microwave, oversized fridge 3 Bathrooms & 2 Living Rooms – Cozy + spacious
🔥 Wood-burning Fireplace – In the main house 🧺 Washer & Dryer – In both units 🌲 2 Private Decks + Charcoal Grills – Great for outdoor dining ❄️ Heating & Cooling – Central AC in main house; window units & ceiling fans in cottage 🚗 Parking for 6+ Vehicles – With room for trailers
📌 Good to Know No RVs allowed No public boat launch (private shoreline for renters only) Kayaks and water activities are seasonally available from May to October, subject to weather. This listing includes both the Hideaway Home and Hideaway Cottage—you'll have the entire property to yourselves! Smoking is strictly prohibited (violations will result in incurring fees) For guests traveling with infants, a pack 'n play or crib can be provided upon request for an additional fee, subject to availability.
HOT TUB RULES: * No standing, sitting, or laying on the hot tub cover. * Ensure the cover is properly placed back on the tub and secured when not in use. * Any damage caused to the cover or hot tub will result in charges. * No children under the age of 14 are permitted in or around the hot tub unsupervised.
⚠️ Important Notice
To help keep the hot tub in good condition for all guests, please avoid using oils, bath products, soaps, or other substances that may affect the water quality.
If the hot tub water is found to be cloudy after checkout and requires professional cleaning, a $400 cleaning fee will be applied. Why Choose Elevated Homes & Hospitality?
Complimentary with EVERY reservation: *One bag of Panther coffee roasted in Traverse City ⋆ Free Gym Access @ Formative Fitness (please message for details) ⋆ 10% off each TC Brew Bus reservation ⋆ $5 off per Kayak, Bike & Brew reservation ⋆$50 off or FREE Tube use with a Pontoon Rental at A & J's Sport Rentals (please message for details) *15% off any rental/package with Memories Traverse City
Add a Sauna to Your Stay! Enjoy a private wood-fired barrel sauna and cold plunge delivered right to you—perfect after a day of exploring. Provided by Northern Heat Sauna Rentals.
Special Note: Kayaks, paddleboards, and SUPs are not included with the property rental. If you would like to rent them, you can do so for an additional fee, and and you may reach out to our team to connect you with the vendor.
NEED PEACE OF MIND? CHECK OUT OUR DAMAGE WAIVER PROTECTION! With every Elevated Homes & Hospitality stay you will receive an affordable travel investment that pays for itself and helps provide our guest with a peace of mind. It provides five VERY important coverage guarantees to make you feel more confident when you book with us!
Cancellation Guarantee Allows you as the guest to cancel your reservation for any reason up to 7 days prior to check in and receive a full refund (minus the damage waiver protection fee)
Inclement Weather Some weather conditions can prevent or delay travel, no worries, our staff will work with you on canceling or moving your dates (depending on availability)
Damage Coverage Covers you up to $250 dollars of unintentional accidents to the property (any damages that exceed the $250, intentional or unintentional (charged to the credit card on file)
24 On-Call Maintenance
14 Day Refresh Provided Elevated Homes & Hospitality requires a 14 day refresh for any guest staying longer than 30 days with us. This wonderful service provides you with a fresh linen exchange, amenity restocking and a light clean to freshen up the home. Please note there will be an additional fee for this amenity.
We welcome you to come Stay & Play Like a Local! Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
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 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: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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 deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
1000046
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home in Traverse City is within a 10-minute walk of Rennie Lake and Forest Lakes. You'll also find Spider Lake and High Lake within a short drive.
Is there parking available at Rennie Lake Hideaway?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Is Rennie Lake Hideaway a good place to stay for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV in each house, and some feature lake view.
Does Rennie Lake Hideaway have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does Rennie Lake Hideaway have connecting rooms available?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is 10.1 mi away (21 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies at Rennie Lake Hideaway?
No, you won't find house with balconies at Rennie Lake Hideaway.
Rennie Lake Hideaway Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Great place for our Traverse City vacation! It was so nice to be able to see the lake from our windows/deck. There was plenty of room for our group of ten. I will mention that the hill to the firepit area is more steep than I thought…nothing horrible, but something to keep in mind. Our host was helpful and incredibly responsive.
Superb stay! Loved the serenity, comfortable beds, nature, kayaks, beach! Perfect for extended family get away with kids! Bring your own beach towels, otherwise well stocked Including campfire wood! Will definitely stay again!
Our family of 4 rented this location for a quick 3 night stay and really enjoyed it. The cottage is spread out a bit with the bedrooms, and the kitchen is large, so we didn't feel on top of each other. There is a large hill down to the water, which didn't negatively affect our stay, but might if mobility is an issue. Rennie lake is nice, but a little mucky with algae at the waterfront. We rented the kayaks for a day and enjoyed cruising around Rennie lake. Everything was clean, and the air conditioner worked very well (temps were 90 in lower Michigan, and this was a large concern for us). Thank you for the great stay,
David G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Courtney H.
Aug 13, 2026
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
I am leaving a two-star review in hopes that it won't get deleted. When we arrived on the property somebody had dead bolted the lock so we were unable to enter. We were able to get in touch with the management company who spent 2 hours trying to get us into the property. Within 15 minutes of entering the property one of our guests was stung in the face by a bee. There was a large nest located just outside of the front door and multiple dead bees on the ground. We informed the property manager of this issue on Saturday who said they were unaware of the issue. We were told that there was a can of raid bee spray inside of the door that we could use to eradicate the bees ourselves. On top of the late entry and the bee problem, there were wet and mildewy towels left in the washing machine from the previous guests and every dish I pulled out of the cupboard to use looked like it had been taken straight from the sink and put away dirty. We left over 36 hours after the bee problem had been brought to Management's attention and no one arrived to the property to take care of it. Please be aware that management will not address safety issues in a timely manner and will offer no compensation for being unable to access the property for 2 hours. Management took 10 days to respond to my original message asking for a partial refund for the stay and told us there was nothing they could do about it.