Back of Island View Lake House with a long deck and tall A-frame windows

Island View Lake House

On Island Lake, 20 minutes from Traverse City · Sleeps 14 · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Living room with a curved sofa, hanging fireplace and loft above at Island View Lake House

A lake house for the whole family.

Island View sits on quiet Island Lake, with state land trails just outside the door. Take the pontoon out, paddle the shoreline, or watch the water from the loft's floor-to-ceiling windows. Downtown Traverse City is about 20 minutes away.

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Questions about Island View Lake House

How many people does Island View sleep?

Up to 14 guests. There are four bedrooms with king and queen beds, including a main-floor suite with two kings, plus two twin beds in the top-floor loft. Three bedrooms have their own bathroom, and the top-floor bedroom shares one with the loft.

Is Island View right on the water?

Yes. The house sits on Island Lake with a private dock, kayaks, paddleboards and a lakeside fire pit, and state land trails start just outside the door.

Is there a boat?

Yes, a pontoon is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

How far is it from Traverse City?

About 20 minutes to downtown Traverse City. Crystal Mountain and Boyne Mountain are each about an hour away for skiing.

Is it good for families and groups?

Yes. There is a game room with a pool table, ping-pong, arcade games and a 75-inch TV, a hot tub, and plenty of room to spread out.

Does Island View have air conditioning?

Two mini-split units cool the main living areas. Two of the bedrooms are not connected to those areas and have ceiling fans instead.

Are pets allowed?

No pets at Island View.

What are check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 4 pm and check-out is at 10 am. Pick your dates above to see the minimum stay and your full price, and book direct for our best rate.

Inside the house

Curved upholstered bed with a sculptural lamp at Island View Lake House

The rooms

Four bedrooms with queen and king beds, three with their own bath, including a double-king suite with a private deck and a lower-level room for four. The top-floor loft adds two twin beds.

Sleeps 14 · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
Game room with ping-pong table, card table and TV lounge at Island View Lake House

Gathering spaces

An open living room around the fireplace, a bar and game room with ping pong, and a sectional big enough for movie night.

Living, games, movies
Stone fire pit with Adirondack chairs by Island Lake at Island View Lake House
Lake, hot tub and fire pit

Outside

A private hot tub, a wraparound porch with a screened room, kayaks, paddle boards, a pontoon, and a fire pit under string lights.

Where everyone sleeps

Main-floor bedroom with two king beds and doors to the deck at Island View Lake House

Bedroom 1

Two kings · Own bathroom · Private deck

Main floor
Bedroom with two cream upholstered queen beds and warm brown walls at Island View Lake House
Top-floor queen bedroom with a wood headboard and soft white bedding at Island View Lake House

Bedroom 2

Queen · Own bathroom · Deck overlooking the lake

Main floor
Top floor
Bedroom with a curved bed and sliding doors to a deck overlooking Island Lake
Lower level

Bedroom 3

Two queens · Own bathroom · Walks out to the woods

Queen · Shares a bathroom with the loft, which has two twin beds

Bedroom 4

The bathrooms

Ensuite bathroom with a frameless glass shower at Island View Lake House

Bathroom 1

Walk-in glass shower · Bedroom 1's own bathroom

Main floor

Bathroom 2

Walk-in glass shower · Bedroom 2's own bathroom

Main floor
Lower level

Bathroom 3

Shower with tub · Bedroom 3's own bathroom

Shower · Shared by Bedroom 4 and the loft

Top floor

Bathroom 4

Good to know

Check-in 4 pm, check-out 10 am. Sleeps up to 14. About 20 minutes from downtown Traverse City.

House rules, in short: no smoking or vaping, no pets, no shoes inside. Quiet hours after 10 pm. No glass in or around the hot tub. Please lock the doors and windows whenever you head out. The full list comes with your booking.

Hot tub in the pines overlooking Island Lake at Island View Lake House

“It was the perfect getaway for us and our friends – we lounged, laughed, and simply soaked in the tranquility.”

Lily · Island View guest

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Bringing the whole family together?

Island View sleeps 14, with room to spread out and a game room that brings everyone back together. Tell us what you’re planning.