Home in Traverse City, MI

Northlight Lodge: Your Pristine Dual-Lake Sanctuary
Bedroom 1: | King | Bedroom 2 | King | Bedroom 3 | Bunkbed (Twin on the top and full on the bottom) + Den: 1 Queen and queen size air mattress
Experience the ultimate Northern Michigan retreat at Northlight Lodge, where your backyard is a 100-foot gateway to crystal-clear freshwater paradise. Nestled on the serene shores of Mickey Lake, this home offers the rare "best of both worlds" lake experience: enjoy peaceful, glass-still mornings for kayaking and paddleboarding, then navigate the direct channel to the high-energy, all-sports waters of Long Lake for boating and tubing. The water here is famously clean and refreshing; jump right off our private dock into a weed-free, sandy-bottom swimming area that is perfect for all ages. After a day on the water, retreat inside to a home bathed in natural light, where floor-to-ceiling windows ensure the lake views never leave your sight.

The heart of the home is a chef-ready, well-equipped kitchen featuring high-end appliances, perfect for preparing local farm-to-table finds. Whether you're hosting a formal family meal in the indoor dining area or enjoying a breezy sunset dinner on the deck, the home is designed for seamless entertaining. The interior is thoughtfully curated for both luxury and comfort, featuring a primary King sanctuary with a spa-inspired walk-in shower, complete with dual rain showerheads and two wall-mounted heads. While every bedroom is equipped with a flat-screen TV, the screen-free library offers a quiet escape with a massive curated collection of books and cozy reading nooks scattered throughout the house. Whether you're BBQing on the expansive deck or exploring downtown Traverse City just 15 minutes away, Northlight Lodge offers the perfect balance of "away from it all" peace and "close to everything" convenience.

Beyond the shoreline, you are perfectly positioned to explore the crown jewels of the North, from the towering vistas of Sleeping Bear Dunes to the award-winning wineries of Old Mission Peninsula. This is a true four-season haven: come for the turquoise waters of summer, the vibrant "color tour" foliage of fall, or a snowy winter weekend near the local ski hills and holiday markets of downtown TC.

The Space
Northlight Lodge offers a spacious, modern layout designed for relaxation and gathering.

Culinary & Dining:

Gourmet Kitchen: Fully equipped with high-end appliances and everything needed for holiday meals or quick lakefront snacks.
Dual Dining Areas: Choice of a sophisticated indoor dining setting or alfresco meals on the expansive outdoor deck.
Bedroom & Bathroom Configurations:

The Primary Suite: A King bed sanctuary with a flat-screen TV and a spa-inspired walk-in shower with dual rain and wall-mounted showerheads.
The Junior Suite: A second King bed with a private TV.
The Bunk Room: A Twin-over-Full bunk (plus a TV), perfect for the kids' movie nights.
Upper Level Guest Bath: Recently refreshed with a brand-new tub, modern tile flooring, and "glam" LED light-up mirrors.
The Library: A screen-free living space featuring a Queen sleeper sofa for guest flexibility and a massive curated book collection.
Guest Access
Guests will have full, private access to the home, outdoor living areas, dock, and lakefront space. Ample parking is available onsite.

The Location
Tucked away in a tranquil lakefront pocket, Northlight Lodge sits on the pine-fringed stillness of Mickey Lake with a direct gateway to all-sports Long Lake. You are just a short, scenic drive from the world-class wineries, boutiques, and farm-to-table dining of downtown Traverse City.

Good to Know
Whether you're here to cast a line or launch a kayak, Northlight Lodge is designed for effortless lake living. To keep the focus on fun and relaxation, please ensure children are supervised while enjoying our private lakefront and dock.

Why Choose Elevated Homes & Hospitality?

Complimentary with EVERY reservation:

• One bag of Panther coffee roasted in Traverse City
  ⋆ Free Gym Access @ Formative Fitness (please message for details)
  ⋆ 10% off each TC Brew Bus reservation
  ⋆ $5 off per Kayak, Bike & Brew reservation
  ⋆ 10% off any rental at Paddle TC
  ⋆ $15 off any motorized rental at TC Watersports
• 15% off any rental/package with Memories Traverse City

🔥 Add a Sauna to Your Stay!
Enjoy a private wood-fired barrel sauna and cold plunge delivered right to you—perfect after a day of exploring. Provided by Northern Heat Sauna Rentals.

NEED PEACE OF MIND? CHECK OUT OUR DAMAGE WAIVER PROTECTION!
With every Elevated Homes & Hospitality stay you will receive an affordable travel investment that pays for itself and helps provide our guest with a peace of mind. It provides five VERY important coverage guarantees to make you feel more confident when you book with us!

Cancellation Guarantee
Allows you as the guest to cancel your reservation for any reason up to 7 days prior to check in and receive a full refund (minus the damage waiver protection fee)

Inclement Weather
Some weather conditions can prevent or delay travel, no worries, our staff will work with you on canceling or moving your dates (depending on availability)

Damage Coverage
Covers you up to $250 dollars of unintentional accidents to the property (any damages that exceed the $250, intentional or unintentional (charged to the credit card on file)

24 On-Call Maintenance

14 Day Refresh Provided
Elevated Homes & Hospitality requires a 14 day refresh for any guest staying longer than 30 days with us. This wonderful service provides you with a fresh linen exchange, amenity restocking and a light clean to freshen up the home. Please note there will be an additional fee for this amenity.

We welcome you to come Stay & Play Like a Local!
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