The Teacup Inn, Traverse City Teacup Inn TC! Rate of $175/day, Never Increases!

  • The Teacup-Inn is a one bedroom, 3/4 bath completely remodeled cottage 500 ft from Arbutus Lake! Launch your two complimentary kayaks and enjoy the serenity of one of Traverse City's most beautiful inland lakes.
    The Teacup-Inn is a one bedroom, 3/4 bath completely remodeled cottage 500 ft from Arbutus Lake! Launch your two complimentary kayaks and enjoy the serenity of one of Traverse City's most beautiful inland lakes.
  • Entrance to relaxation and exploring Traverse City
    Entrance to relaxation and exploring Traverse City
  • Front of cottage on a peaceful treed lot by other cottages and a resort
    Front of cottage on a peaceful treed lot by other cottages and a resort
  • Enjoy a bonfire in the wooded backyard
    Enjoy a bonfire in the wooded backyard
  • Relax by the fire pits, there are two fire pits on the property one in the front of the property and one in the back.
    Relax by the fire pits, there are two fire pits on the property one in the front of the property and one in the back.
  • Stocked kitchen
    Stocked kitchen
  • Open floor plan with all full size appliances and coffee bar
    Open floor plan with all full size appliances and coffee bar
  • Living room area
    Living room area
  • Dining area
    Dining area
  • Dressing area off the bathroom
    Dressing area off the bathroom
  • Dressing area (towels includud)
    Dressing area (towels includud)
  • Cozy bathroom, with a fully tiled shower.
    Cozy bathroom, with a fully tiled shower.
  • Small but updated bath with shower
    Small but updated bath with shower
  • Quaint queen size bedroom.
    Quaint queen size bedroom.
  • The Teacup-Inn is a one bedroom, 3/4 bath completely remodeled cottage 500 ft from Arbutus Lake! Launch your two complimentary kayaks and enjoy the serenity of one of Traverse City's most beautiful inland lakes.
    The Teacup-Inn is a one bedroom, 3/4 bath completely remodeled cottage 500 ft from Arbutus Lake! Launch your two complimentary kayaks and enjoy the serenity of one of Traverse City's most beautiful inland lakes.
  • The Teacup Inn, Traverse City!
    The Teacup Inn, Traverse City!
  • Sunset on Arbutus Lake!
    Sunset on Arbutus Lake!
  • This cottage is located 500 ft from Arbutus Lake. This property has non-deeded access, but you can drop your kayak or canoe in and enjoy its beauty. You can’t use the resorts facilities. Arbutus lake is a 395 acre, 44 foot deep lake, great fishing!
    This cottage is located 500 ft from Arbutus Lake. This property has non-deeded access, but you can drop your kayak or canoe in and enjoy its beauty. You can’t use the resorts facilities. Arbutus lake is a 395 acre, 44 foot deep lake, great fishing!
  • Arbutus Lake
    Arbutus Lake
  • Enjoy downtown Traverse City's shopping, restaurant scene, and nightlife. All on the beautiful Bays of Lake Michigan, a short 15 minute drive from the Teacup-Inn!
    Enjoy downtown Traverse City's shopping, restaurant scene, and nightlife. All on the beautiful Bays of Lake Michigan, a short 15 minute drive from the Teacup-Inn!
  • Downtown Traverse City on the bay!
    Downtown Traverse City on the bay!
  • One of the many wineries in the area. Be sure to book a wine tour during your stay!
    One of the many wineries in the area. Be sure to book a wine tour during your stay!
  • The Beautiful Bays of Lake Michigan is a 15 min drive from the Teacup
    The Beautiful Bays of Lake Michigan is a 15 min drive from the Teacup
  • Vineyards Galore minutes away!
    Vineyards Galore minutes away!
  • Drive to downtown Leland and enjoy have lunch and shop in Fishtown.
    Drive to downtown Leland and enjoy have lunch and shop in Fishtown.
  • Tube the Platte River
    Tube the Platte River
  • Horsebck riding minutes away
    Horsebck riding minutes away
  • Take a day trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes and enjoy the most beautiful water views.
    Take a day trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes and enjoy the most beautiful water views.
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • Sleeps 3-4
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The TeaCup Inn Traverse City is a quaint (500sqft) completely remodeled cottage, 500 ft from Arbutus Lake. It's surrounded by summer cottage lake resorts! The cozy cottage includes two adult kayaks for your enjoyment. Stroll down the road, launch and enjoy a day on beautiful Arbutus Lake. Come home and grill dinner on the porch and s’mores by the bonfire!
The BEST Up-North ambiance!
The Teacup is a quick 15 minute drive to downtown TC and the beautiful Traverse Bays, 20 minutes to the GLEF.

If you love lake breezes, campfire smells, and the complete Up-North cottage resort feeling this is the place for you!

The Teacup Inn is a short 15 minute drive to downtown Traverse City, however located in an area of Traverse City known for some of the best hiking trails, inland fishing lakes, kayaking, motor boating, jet skiing, horseback riding and resorts galore!

The cottage was recently remodeled and provides one queen bedroom, full kitchen, dining area, living room with a full size futon and smart television, bath with shower and dressing area.

Space is ideal for 1-2 people, but can accommodate a third adult or two young children on the full size futon located in the living room.

There is a propane grill and two fire pits on the property for you to enjoy along with two adult kayaks.

Guests will enter their private cottage using a lock box.

Guest are allowed to drop their kayaks or canoes into the lakefront resort property, this is not deeded access so you can’t use the resorts facilities.
However, a few minute drive around the lake is a great park that includes fishing docks , bbq's , picnic tables and boat ramps to two all sports lakes. Not to mention you're only a 15 minute drive to boat launches,parks, and beaches galore on THE Grand Traverse Bays!

I like to give my guest their space. However, if you need me you can call/text me 24/7:-)

The area is located in an older summer cottage community in Traverse City! It is surrounded by a great bunch of inland lakes and provides the best up-north ambiance! Its just a short drive to downtown and so many other of Northern Michigan's treasures! Spend days at the Sleeping Bear Dunes, float the Platte River, visit Mackinac, or enjoy many of TC's Festivals with only a short drive to get you there!

You can Uber, Lyft or Taxi anywhere you want to go! These resort cottages were built in the 1950’s, they have small baths and are on older septic systems. Because of this the amount of guest has to be no more then four ( 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children). 

We have made this cottage so that it fits all your needs and you will want to come back!

The cottage is nestled on a half acre partially wooded lot. We do our best to keep insects, mice and other small pesky critters out of the cottage, but some may sneak in now and then. Guests accept that this is part of nature in Northern Michigan and will let me know immediately if they encounter problems that need attention so that I can quickly resolve them.

License # STR2019-0080

Cancellation Policy: One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges (less $150.00 taxable cancellation fee) will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 60 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges (less $150.00 taxable cancellation fee) will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 30 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

My family and I reside in Traverse City. We moved up here in 2003 from a Detroit suburb. We love Traverse City but decided in 2014 that we would perhaps enjoy letting the summer tourist enjoy our town and find a place a little less congested to spend our summers. We found a perfect quaint cabin about an hour north on beautiful Intermediate Lake, which is now The Wet Nest. We fell in love with the towns of Bellaire and Central Lake and of course the water of Intermediate Lake. Over the years we have purchased a couple more properties on the lake as well as long term rentals in the area. We have enjoyed years of spending our summers on the lake and one day hope to retire there.

Traverse City, Michigan

Property Type Cottage
Accommodation Entire Home
Check-In Lockbox
House Rules
  • Maximum occupancy: 4
  • Children welcome
  • Infants welcome
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Wheelchair inaccessible
  • Minimum age of primary renter: 25
  • Pets welcome
Setting & View
  • Lake
General
  • Internet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating
  • Linens Provided
  • Towels Provided
  • Hot Water
  • Hair Dryer
  • Wifi
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Laptop Friendly Workspace
  • Basic Soaps
  • Paper Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hangers
  • Private Entrance
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Free Internet
  • Body Soap
  • Hair Conditioner
  • Portable Fans
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Spices/Pantry Items
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Pots & Pans
  • Dining Table
  • Baking Sheet
  • Barbeque/Grill Utensils
  • Wine Glasses
Bathrooms 1 Bath
  • – Shower, Toilet
Sleeping Arrangements 1 Bedroom, sleeps 3-4
  • – 1 Queen bed, 1 Couch, 1 Air Mattress
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
Outdoor
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Deck/Patio (uncovered)
  • Lawn/Garden
  • Boat Available
  • Kayak/Canoe
  • Private Yard
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Seating
Vehicles
  • Parking
  • Free Parking On Premises
Attractions
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Marina
  • Winery Tours
Leisure
  • Bird Watching
  • Eco Tourism
  • Gambling/Casinos
  • Horseback Riding
  • Paddle Boating
  • Sledding
  • Boating
  • Shopping
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Water Sports
Sports & Adventure
  • Cycling
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Fishing
  • Bay/Sound Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Ice Skating
  • Jet Skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Skiing
  • Water Skiing
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Swimming
  • Water Tubing
  • Wind Surfing
Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Smoke Detector
  • Enhanced Cleaning Practices
  • Cleaning Products
Expectations
  • Requires Stairs
  • Potential Noise
  • Limited Amenities
  • Near Lake, River, or Water Body
Accessibility
  • Single Level Home
Registration Number
STR2019-0080