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Cozy Family and Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake, 5-minute drive. Camp fire

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Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 589 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fife Lake, MI
  • Fife Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Spider Lake
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Family and Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake, 5-minute drive. Camp fire

Newly remodeled cabin built in 1950, located minutes from Fife Lake. Enjoy boating, tubing, skiing. There are miles of snowmobile, ATV, motorcycle and cross-country ski trails. This cozy cabin complete with kitchen, bathroom, shower and wood burning fireplace sleeps 5 comfortably with an open layout. River activities (Boardman River) include fishing, tubing, canoeing. Also enjoy the wooded area and miles of hiking trails.

We also have other properties within a mile of The Cabin that could be utilized in combination with the Cabin to accommodate larger groups (VRBO Listing #387484 The Chalet, and VRBO # 1654154, The Lodge)!
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Downs Lake. The cabin includes amenities such as a kitchen and a fireplace.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, fireplace and patio
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 9 minutes on foot from Downs Lake and a 3-minute drive from Parsons Lake
Cozy Family and Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake, 5-minute drive. Camp fire offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Fife Lake cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Carole Loftis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • 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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • 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
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 954 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 welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Cozy Family Pet Friendly Fife
Cozy Family Pet Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake
Cozy Family And Pet Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake Cabin
Cozy Family And Pet Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake Fife Lake

Cozy Family and Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake, 5-minute drive. Camp fire Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heather N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the woods

Love the location and the uniquness of this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retro and cozy

The cabin definitely has a back in time vibe.The stove and refrigerator were immaculate and the fire pit was excellent. The host checked in with us via text and was very pleasant. We enjoyed the vintage feel of this sweet cabin, but have a few important notes for improvement: The lighting inside the cabin was very difficult. We enjoyed the well equipped kitchen, but we could barely see what we were doing. I needed to use a flashlight while cooking. A few adjustments for better lighting would not compromise the charm. Although the cabin was clean overall, especially the kitchen, the bathroom rug was dirty. We understand this is a rustic cabin, but those little details would have improved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie J., Port Huron

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

It was a nice little cabin that was suitable for my family and our dog. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin!

Very nice, quaint “hunters” cabin. Great location. We loved the old pictures and decor. Nothing fancy but very kitschy and quiet location. Great place to sit by the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the cabin. It was so peaceful. The location is outstanding. The cabin is equipped with everything you need. It was so cozy! 10/10 We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather N.

Liked: Cleanliness

cabin in the woods

This old cabin was very cute, very well decorated, comfortable and in a country setting. I would have to say that if you stay at this cabin, bring extra lighting or a flashlight, although there are multiple lamps it was very dark in there, day and night actually, I had to pull out my phone flashlight multiple times to go through my clothes, to find things and to play a solid game of guess who lol! We loved that you really couldn't see any neighbors from the property and that we felt like we had privacy. About a 30 min trip to TC that was easy driving which was also convenient for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C., Kalamazoo, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cabin. Quiet. Peaceful.

I loved my stay at this very cute and comfortable cabin in a peaceful and quiet wooded area. I was traveling with my dog, Raya, a German Shepherd mix, and she took to the place almost immediately. It is close to several places of interest…I made trips to Charlevoix, Traverse City and Elk Rapids. I loved how dog friendly Elk Rapids was…they have a very nice beach park where my dog and I played for hours, it is a nice little town to walk with my dog, and I can highly recommend Foundry Craft Grillery, as it has great food & drink and the staff doted on Raya (they allow dogs on the patio). Raya and I enjoyed our stay at the cabin very much! Communication was excellent! It all the amenities, it is very clean, and a convenient location. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint little cabin

We were happy to be back and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kitchy Cabin in The Woods

Do you want to feel like you are in a log cabin that has a real retro vibe? Well, this is it! Ernest Hemingway or Jim Harrison could have been in a cabin nearby or we could have been renting theirs as that is how it feels to enter this fantastic environment. The hunting/fishing cabin of the past meets a fashionable resort feel from long ago (with today's amenities). So many Objects D'art to look at. Stained glass, gorgeous & sometimes hilarious lamps, fun funky furniture - you name it! Not to mention the cool and cozy little spots around the house and yard. Bistro in the front, campfire pit in the back. Kitchen and dining room and an addition that was fun and functional (the bar really is something truly unique). The description and pictures are spot on. The cabin is close to so much, but far enough away to feel you are "in the woods". There is a reason Carole is a premier host, she provided all the details we needed and checked in on us to make sure we were all set. I would definitely go there again, especially because the changes in the season probably lend itself to changes in what you want to do. Give "Glambin" (Like Glamping, but with a cabin) a try!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

christopher m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin

Absolutely outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Respite from the heat and the city

Rustic, charming log cabin "up north". Has everything we needed. Comfortable bed, nice deck and the "bar" is a hoot. Close to services. Maybe not for everyone but we liked it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly Vintage

LOVE this cabin in the woods. Perfect getaway to unplug and enjoy the scenery. The cabin is clean and has all the basics to enjoy a stay. Remote, yet close to everything. It is a perfect jumping off point for adventures around Northern Michigan. Great for couples or girls getaways. The cabin is very vintage which is exactly what we wanted. Great Stay and Wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Charm

This was a very cool property with unique and cozy vibe. Fireplace was nice. Right off trail for UTV
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vintage Cabin in the Woods

LOVED this place! I have stayed at properties owned by Carole previous and each time it is a joy! This cabin is a bit more rustic but the decor is classic and so cute! The location is a great jumping off point for day trips to Traverse City, Grayling, etc. My only suggestions... new shower head and wifi :) We managed great with what was there, but to make it even better those would be the two improvements that would be good :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

dianna e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hiking trip

Nice cozy unique cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin Adventure Weekend

Carole the owner was so amazing checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The cabin was super clean and had everything we needed. It was so uniquely decorated and quaint. The only drawback would be for privacy as the only room with walls is the bathroom, but I think you can tell that from all the pictures she has posted which are exactly like it is!! Getting ready for a woman on the tiny bathroom mirror with dim lighting can be a challenge but we made it work. Outside of that if you’re looking for a walk down memory lane with all the old fashioned decor nestled in the woods you will LOVE this place!! It’s right by a trail head so if you like to off road in the trails it’s a perfect spot too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin hideaway

Great cabin in the woods, perfect for the weekend getaway and close to several lakes for kayaking. Host was great, and very accommodating. Would stay again if in area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pet friendly

Cute clean cabin. Able to bring our 2 dogs, which is the only way we were able to come. The owner (Carole) was very nice and kept in contact with us throughout our stay. It was a great trip, and close to a lot of fun things to do!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little place

Such a cozy and inviting cottage. Nice fire pit in back. Very quiet. Not too far from the town and only 30 minutes from Traverse City. Would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Cabin in the Woods

This lovely cabin near Fife Lake is the perfect retreat for a rustic but comfortable stay. The owner was easy to contact and very pleasant. I was sorry when it was time to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz R., LINDEN

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

Received a couple of texts to see if we needed anything or not…. which was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A short getaway

The property is very private and quite, just what we were looking for!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N., Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Base for Northern Fun

We previously rented another of Carole’s properties, as part of a larger group. This trip was just my husband, dog, and myself so we opted to try this quaint cabin. It’s truly a darling space, and we were charmed the moment we walked in. All listed amenities were present, and we were happy to also find a charcoal grill (not listed) on the premises. The area is great if you’re looking to visit Traverse City or walk the NCT. We also launched some longer trips to the Manistee National Forest and Sleeping Bear Dunes (both ~50 minutes away). We would absolutely return. Only one note: if you’re bringing a dog, be aware of some outdoor mouse traps on the property - nothing is outright accessible, but if your dog (like ours) likes to sniff out rodents, best to be aware going in. We had no problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Auction weekend

The cabin was delightful. It was about ten minutes from Kingsley where the auction was being held. Super clean, spacious and very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishtown

Of course it's everything a up north vacation cabin should be. Just love it up here at the cabin. We will be booking again very soon. 🌌🌲🍂🍁
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021