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Northlight Lodge | Dual-Lake Sanctuary

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A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, leather armchairs, a fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, granite countertops, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
Exterior
A dining room with a brick fireplace, wooden walls, and a view of trees and water.

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms2400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Bullhead Lake Natural Area
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilbert Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Whelock Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

This vacation home places you within a leisurely stroll of Bullhead Lake Natural Area and Gilbert Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

What's nearby

  • Bullhead Lake Natural Area - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gilbert Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Whelock Lake - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • beach near Gilbert Park - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Traverse City Beach - 24 min drive - 16.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬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.

Northlight Lodge | Dual-Lake Sanctuary

Northlight Lodge: Your Pristine Dual-Lake Sanctuary
Bedroom 1: | King | Bedroom 2 | King | Bedroom 3 | Bunkbed (Twin on the top and full on the bottom) + Den: 1 Queen and queen size air mattress
Experience the ultimate Northern Michigan retreat at Northlight Lodge, where your backyard is a 100-foot gateway to crystal-clear freshwater paradise. Nestled on the serene shores of Mickey Lake, this home offers the rare "best of both worlds" lake experience: enjoy peaceful, glass-still mornings for kayaking and paddleboarding, then navigate the direct channel to the high-energy, all-sports waters of Long Lake for boating and tubing. The water here is famously clean and refreshing; jump right off our private dock into a weed-free, sandy-bottom swimming area that is perfect for all ages. After a day on the water, retreat inside to a home bathed in natural light, where floor-to-ceiling windows ensure the lake views never leave your sight.

The heart of the home is a chef-ready, well-equipped kitchen featuring high-end appliances, perfect for preparing local farm-to-table finds. Whether you're hosting a formal family meal in the indoor dining area or enjoying a breezy sunset dinner on the deck, the home is designed for seamless entertaining. The interior is thoughtfully curated for both luxury and comfort, featuring a primary King sanctuary with a spa-inspired walk-in shower, complete with dual rain showerheads and two wall-mounted heads. While every bedroom is equipped with a flat-screen TV, the screen-free library offers a quiet escape with a massive curated collection of books and cozy reading nooks scattered throughout the house. Whether you're BBQing on the expansive deck or exploring downtown Traverse City just 15 minutes away, Northlight Lodge offers the perfect balance of "away from it all" peace and "close to everything" convenience.

Beyond the shoreline, you are perfectly positioned to explore the crown jewels of the North, from the towering vistas of Sleeping Bear Dunes to the award-winning wineries of Old Mission Peninsula. This is a true four-season haven: come for the turquoise waters of summer, the vibrant "color tour" foliage of fall, or a snowy winter weekend near the local ski hills and holiday markets of downtown TC.

The Space
Northlight Lodge offers a spacious, modern layout designed for relaxation and gathering.

Culinary & Dining:

Gourmet Kitchen: Fully equipped with high-end appliances and everything needed for holiday meals or quick lakefront snacks.
Dual Dining Areas: Choice of a sophisticated indoor dining setting or alfresco meals on the expansive outdoor deck.
Bedroom & Bathroom Configurations:

The Primary Suite: A King bed sanctuary with a flat-screen TV and a spa-inspired walk-in shower with dual rain and wall-mounted showerheads.
The Junior Suite: A second King bed with a private TV.
The Bunk Room: A Twin-over-Full bunk (plus a TV), perfect for the kids' movie nights.
Upper Level Guest Bath: Recently refreshed with a brand-new tub, modern tile flooring, and "glam" LED light-up mirrors.
The Library: A screen-free living space featuring a Queen sleeper sofa for guest flexibility and a massive curated book collection.
Guest Access
Guests will have full, private access to the home, outdoor living areas, dock, and lakefront space. Ample parking is available onsite.

The Location
Tucked away in a tranquil lakefront pocket, Northlight Lodge sits on the pine-fringed stillness of Mickey Lake with a direct gateway to all-sports Long Lake. You are just a short, scenic drive from the world-class wineries, boutiques, and farm-to-table dining of downtown Traverse City.

Good to Know
Whether you're here to cast a line or launch a kayak, Northlight Lodge is designed for effortless lake living. To keep the focus on fun and relaxation, please ensure children are supervised while enjoying our private lakefront and dock.

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
⋆ 10% off any rental at Paddle TC
⋆ $15 off any motorized rental at TC Watersports
* 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.

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!
STR permit #011276
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 4 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a dryer, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Laundry

  • Dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 doesn't allow pets

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

1094801

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Traverse City, a short 13-minute walk from Gilbert Park and also 5 minutes on foot from Bullhead Lake Natural Area. You'll also find Cedar Lake and Cedar Run Creek Natural Area within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Northlight Lodge | Dual-Lake Sanctuary?

As of Jul 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northlight Lodge | Dual-Lake Sanctuary on Jul 22, 2026 start from $1,168, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Northlight Lodge | Dual-Lake Sanctuary?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with 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.

Does Northlight Lodge | Dual-Lake Sanctuary 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 for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Northlight Lodge | Dual-Lake Sanctuary have connecting rooms available?

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

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is 13.8 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Northlight Lodge | Dual-Lake Sanctuary?

No, there aren't any house at Northlight Lodge | Dual-Lake Sanctuary that offer a balcony.

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