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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 sleeper sofa
-- 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.
-- Water Access – 1 mile to Long Lake boat launches & beaches
-- Easy Access to Downtown – Just 7 minutes to Traverse City’s best dining, shopping, and attractions
-- Local Gems Nearby – Moomers Ice Cream, DoJo Sushi, Fresh Coast Market, and Long Lake Grocery within 5 minutes

🏡 Spacious & Stylish Sleeping Arrangements
🛏 Primary Suite – King bed, ensuite bath, 65" Smart TV, & spacious walk-in closet – ideal for brides-to-be!
🛏 Second King Bedroom – Large closet for added convenience
🛏 Queen Bedroom – Desk space for remote work & plenty of storage
🛏 Bunkroom – Perfect for little adventurers
🛏 Private Den/5th Bedroom – Queen sleeper sofa, dedicated workspace, 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
-- 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! 🍒