8 mi to downtown Traverse City w/Gameroom & Hottub

The Nest at Long Lake – Your Perfect Traverse City Retreat



Discover The Nest at Long Lake, where modern comfort meets rustic charm. This beautifully updated coastal home offers breathtaking countryside views and a serene escape, just minutes from Traverse City’s top attractions. Designed with your comfort in mind, The Nest features 5 spacious bedrooms, a fully stocked kitchen, and inviting living areas, making it the ideal getaway for families, friends, and adventure seekers alike.



✨ Key Features ✨

-- 5 Luxurious Bedrooms – Including two king suites, a queen bedroom, a bunkroom, and a private den with a queen bed on the main level

-- 2.5 Bathrooms – Thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience

-- Outdoor Living – Spacious patio with alfresco dining and fire pit for cozy evenings. New hot tub for relaxing under the stars.

--Game room in the basement with foosball, basketball game, arcade game and Shuffleboard. Garage with ping-pong table and giant Connect 4/Jenga

-- Easy Access to Downtown – Less than 15 minutes to Traverse City’s best dining, shopping, and attractions

-- Local Gems Nearby – Moomers Ice Cream, Fresh Coast Market, and Long Lake Grocery within 5 minutes

-- Water Access – 1 mile to Long Lake boat launches & beaches



***Need more room? We are adding the home next door to the family of properties, allowing 10 additional people from your group to be nearby. New listing information will be updated shortly. ***



🏡 Spacious & Stylish Sleeping Arrangements

🛏 Primary Suite – King bed, ensuite bath, ceiling fan, blackout drapes, 65" Smart TV, & spacious walk-in closet – ideal for brides-to-be!

🛏 Second King Bedroom – Blackout drapes, ceiling fan, and large closet for added convenience

🛏 Queen Bedroom – Blackout drapes, ceiling fan, and desk for remote work with plenty of storage in closet

🛏 Bunkroom – Perfect for little adventurers or two adults

🛏 Private Den/5th Bedroom – Queen bed with memory foam mattress, blackout drapes, and window bench

🛏 Additional Sleeping Space – Queen sleeper sofa in the living room



🍽 Fully Equipped Kitchen & Dining

-- Stainless steel appliances + all essentials for a gourmet experience

-- Hybrid Keurig (brew a full pot or a single cup!)

-- Spices, oils, blender, toaster oven & more

-- Dining table for 8 + additional seating at the peninsula counter

-- Kid-friendly amenities – High chair, playpen, children's dishware, books and toys



🛋 Relax & Unwind

-- Spacious living room with serene views, amazing sunsets, gas fireplace, & a 60” Smart TV

-- Board games & a multi-functional coffee table – perfect for puzzles, cards, or movie nights

-- Fast WiFi & two Smart TVs with Sling live cable channels



🌿 2 Gorgeous Acres – Outdoor Oasis

-- Hot tub for chilling out after a long day and looking for constellations

-- Patio with outdoor dining & grill

-- Firepit for a s’mores extravaganza & stargazing

-- Expansive driveway for boat/RV parking



🐾 Pet-Friendly!

-- Traveling with your furry friend? Pets are welcome with a $100 pet fee – let us know in advance, and we’ll have pet amenities ready!



❄ Summer Fun Just Minutes Away!

-- 10 min → Sara Hardy Farmers' Market 🌻

-- 12 min → Cherry Bend Trailhead 🚲

-- 12 min → Grand Traverse Commons 🚶🚶‍♂️

-- 34 min → Spa/Golf/Legacy Art Park at Crystal Mountain ⛳



💍 Dream Wedding Stay? We’ve Got You Covered!

Located near Traverse City’s best wedding venues:

-- Bay View Weddings at Gallagher Farms (5 min)

-- Jacob’s Farm (5 min)

-- Rove Estate Winery (5 min)

-- Brengman Brothers Winery (13 min)

-- Blue Bridge Event Center (15 min)

-- Plus several downtown venues including Kirkbride Hall and the Historic Botanic Barns



📍 Convenient Central Location

-- 2 min → Long Lake Grocery (amazing takeout pizza & wings!)

-- 2 min → Long Lake Pickleball

-- 3 min → Long Lake Beach & boat launch

-- 5 min → Moomers Ice Cream, Fresh Coast Market, & Dojo Sushi

-- 7 min → Downtown Traverse City

-- 14 min → Old Mission Peninsula

-- 25 min → Glen Arbor & The Homestead

-- 28 min → Sleeping Bear Dunes



🏡 Where You’ll Stay

-- Open-Concept Living Spaces

-- Fully-Equipped Modern Kitchen

-- 5 Spacious Bedrooms + Additional Sleeping Spaces

-- 2.5 Bathrooms

-- Hot tub, Fire Pit, BBQ Grill & Outdoor Dining Table

-- In-Home Washer & Dryer

-- Plentiful Parking (RVs & Boats Welcome!)



💫Guest Access - You will have private access to the entire home.

⏳ Quiet Hours: 10 PM – 7 AM (please be respectful of our neighbors)



📜 Short-Term Rental Permit: STR22-00094



💫 Need more space? Check out the Nest Collection of luxury vacation rentals in Traverse City & Beulah – ask us for special group rates!



✅ To finalize your booking:

📝 Sign the rental agreement sent after booking and upload your driver’s license on our secure property management site (for guest and property protection)

💳 $300 security deposit hold placed one day before arrival and released within 2 days after departure (a temporary hold — not a charge, similar to hotels)



Please reach out with any questions.



🍒 Book Today & Let Us Take Care of You in Traverse City! 🍒