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Chandler's Dream - Memories are made and Dreams Come True!

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Chandler's Dream - Memories are made and Dreams Come True!

Have you ever wished you could recreate your childhood memories of an up north family vacation in a charming cottage on a quiet lake?

Well now you can!

Chandler lake cottage is a charming vintage lake front cottage that beckons back to simpler times. It has been updated but keeps its original integrity.

It is bright and airy with magnificent views of Chandler Lake, a spring fed, crystal clear lake with excellent fishing! It has a hard, sandy bottom with gradual slope for swimming.

There are many coves to explore on our kayaks, canoe or row boat. Most of the boat traffic on the lake is from pontoon boats. It's a peaceful oasis for relaxing!

The view of the lake out the huge living room window can be seen from the kitchen and dining room as well. Even the master bedroom has lake views!

We provide - at no charge - 2 kayaks (one is an 11ft Old Town Vapor with fishing pole inset!), a canoe, and even a row boat for you to enjoy!

We offer several levels of seating for your relaxation and enjoyment. We have a picnic table on the newly constructed lower patio - along with 4 adirondack chairs. There is a patio table on the upper patio, along with 2 rocking chairs and another bench for seating. Enjoy the meals you cook on the Weber grill with thermostat. There are even 4 rocking chairs on the downstairs covered porch outside of the family room in the lower level. There is also a deck at the dock level with 2 chairs - right on the lake and a great spot to see the loons, ducks, and sometimes a pair of swans!One last spot is a wooden swing overlooking the lake.

The property is wooded and wonderful for bird watchers.
An occasional eagle will fly by as they nest close to the cottage.

For an additional fee, we have a pontoon boat available for rent during your stay. Pleases ask the property manager for additional details.

So come recreate your childhood memories. Bring your fishing poles and let the magic begin at Chandler's Dream Cottage - your own quiet oasis in northern Michigan!

Property manager

Sally Washington & Matt Dudek

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Do to guests allergies we do not accept dogs.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: A dream come true for the kids.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Cottage Chandler Lake Traverse City
Charming Chandler Lake Traverse City
Charming Cottage on Chandler Lake
Paradise Awaits Book Now Charming Cottage Chandler Lake
Paradise Awaits Book Now Charming Chandler Lake Traverse City
Paradise Awaits Book Now Charming Chandler Lake
Charming On Chandler Lake
Summertime Fun! Charming Cottage on Chandler Lake

About the area

Map
Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Spider Lake - 6 min drive
  • Centre Ice Arena - 11 min drive
  • Traverse City Beach - 13 min drive
  • Traverse City State Park - 15 min drive
  • Front Street - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪J & S Hamburg South Airport - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chandler's Dream - Memories are made and Dreams Come True! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chandler's Dream - Memories are made and Dreams Come True!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chandler's Dream - Memories are made and Dreams Come True!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chandler's Dream - Memories are made and Dreams Come True! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Forest Lakes and High Lake. Tibbets Lake and Spider Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Chandler's Dream - Memories are made and Dreams Come True! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing vacation
We cannot thank Sally enough for her hospitality. The house was beautiful, the lake was calm and clean, and the location was perfect. We had an amazing time, it was the perfect ending for our summer 2024.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home, great view
We enjoyed our stay on Chandler Lake and the Traverse City area. There was a lot to do in the area to keep us busy. Sally the property manager was attentive to any needs we had. The fireworks we were treated to the last day we were there were fantastic!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on the lake!
Great stay. Beautiful place on the lake. It’s even prettier than the pictures show. Lots of bedrooms for bigger families. Well appointed kitchen for making family meals. We spent alot of time kayaking on the lake. There are two nice kayaks, a canoe, a johnboy boat, and the option to rent a pontoon boat if needed. ZVery quiet and peaceful. Best part was fishing the lake. We caught more bass than we knew what to do with. Average bass size was 1-2lbs. Biggest bass caught was 23 inches and 7.1lbs. The side yard has a really nice fireplace and there is a charcoal grill as well. Overall a really great place to stay. Sally was wonderful to interact with. Her husband Matt was great too. Really great communicators when we had questions or needs arise. Would definitely come back again and plan to in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property; lots of things to do
We had a fun time tooling around Chandler Lake this week. The house was spacious (there were 8 of us) and the beds were comfy. Sally and Matt, the property managers, were extremely helpful and friendly. It made our trip that much better! 10/10 would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Up north getaway
We had a great time. I had a group of gals from all over the country in to celebrate our friendship since childhood. You have to slow down once in awhile and appreciate each other. This was a great place to do that.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nani

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chandlers dream
Great house with a great view and excellent waterfront
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
August 2023
Great spot to participate in outdoor activities. We enjoyed all the water craft provided, fishing, fire pit, rental of pontoon boat and swimming at the sandbar. We hiked in the park across the road and did a day trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Home owner provided many boxed games and movies that we enjoyed nightly. Day of shopping in Traverse City was fun for the teens. Lots of outdoor seating areas and places to eat your meals. Kitchen was well stocked and we ate all our meals at the house but one. Costco and airport is about 14 minutes from cottage. Only concern is for people with mold allergies. The cottage hadn’t been in use the week before we arrived and there was a mildew odor in the lower level. Sally Washington, the property manager, did an excellent job responding to our needs during our stay. I would recommend this rental if you enjoy outdoor activities and a lake cottage environment.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Week
The property is beautiful, the house was great, and the property manager was beyond kind. 10/10, would recommend to any wishing to visit the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Debra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake paradise for the whole family
We had a comfortable and very relaxing stay on quiet and adorable Chandler Lake. It was a great home base for exploring the area from dining in Traverse City to hiking at Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Chandler stay
Just as advertised, clean, great location. very helpful hosts. I would definitely go back
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

George W.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful
Quiet, peaceful, lake. Loved the visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice H., Beverly Hills, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing on Lake
We enjoyed our week at Chandler’s Dream. The cottage was comfortable and worked for those who had to work remotely. The kitchen was well-stocked for cooking. The cottage is located close enough to TC to easily go pick up food or groceries. The best part was the outdoor areas — lots of seating options, all overlooking the peaceful lake. We highly recommend that you rent the pontoon boat for the week — we spent a lot of time cruising around the lake orjust floating. Fire pit is nice, too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay!
Wonderful house for our families - 4 adults and 4 kids under age 6. The lake was perfect to introduce novice boat riders - not a ton of traffic or wake, but ideal for daily pontoon cruises. Plenty of space and very comfy beds and couches. Our only *slight* negative was a lack of dishwasher, but that was easily made up for by the positives. Hosts were welcoming and very communicative. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Vacation!
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Chandlers Dream. Sally and Matt were helpful and so welcoming! We loved having the kayaks and access to the boat. The house was spotless upon our arrival and had everything we needed. Evening campfires and early mornings on the water gave us fond memories until we come again next year! A big thank you for making this such an enjoyable vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

rebecca y., Lafayette, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation
This lake is beautiful and the house is great! The house is very well stocked and had everything we could possibly need. The lake is clean and clear and perfect for fishing and kayaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C., Kaukauna, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful get away
We had a great time during our stay at Chandler's Dream! Sally was very welcoming. The house was clean and had everything needed to make our stay comfortable and convenient. We hope to return in the future! Thanks again, Sally!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie V., Caledonia

Liked: Cleanliness
Chandler's Lake cottage
We had a very relaxing weekend on Chandler's Lake. We love Traverse City and vacation up in this area at least once or twice every summer. Chandler lake is a quiet little lake. My son loved kayaking together to the little island to swim. We rented the pontoon and went out fishing many times. Sally gives her full attention to any questions or concern you have and explains the property and area well. It was so great to be up north again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S., Mount Pleasant

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing getaway
This property is on a peaceful lake, tucked into the woods where you feel away from it all. It has that great cottage up-north charm with amenities for all who come. The lake was refreshing to swim or kayak in. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy the view of the lake or sit around the fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax
The property was located on a beautiful lake. The sandbar in the middle was great to get out on and float. There was plenty of room in the house and everything we could possibly need in the kitchen. There is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. That location was great to the stores in the local pizza joint. We did a lot of relaxing and playing cards. The house also provided lots of games. The house also included kayaks which we used and loved. The best part was the lake was usually very quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Traci S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and view, needs a little tlc
Pros: Property manager was nice, commmunicative and available. Easy check in. Great views on quiet lake. Good location to wineries and shopping. Walking trail near house. Cons: House smelled of old cigarettes. Musty smell in basement. Nothing replacing the carpet and a dehumidifier probably couldn’t fix. Inside could use updates and outdoor areas some tlc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Troy, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots to do!
The house accommodated our 6 adults and 2 toddlers very nicely. We rented the pontoon boat and enjoyed going around the lake. The toddlers played at the small beach area and there was good bluegill and bass fishing from the shore or dock. Chandler Lake is usually very peaceful for using the available kayaks. The kitchen was well equipped, (although no dishwasher). There's a new bathroom/shower in the lower level master bedroom (it has a loud up-flow pump system and you have to get used to it). The family room had a large picture window view of the lake. The location - close to restaurants, wineries, golf, children's museum, Mission Point made this a great all-around summer vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Relaxing
Beautiful location, peaceful and relaxing! Close enough to Traverse City to enjoy all the amenities but far enough out to get away from crowds. Had Shipt deliver groceries to us on arrival day and through the week, so didn’t even need to grocery shop!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply the Best
This property, its location, and its amazing hosts are simply the best. We we delighted by the cottage's cozy but spacious interior. It felt like we were home, yet guests, all at the same time. The kitchen is incredibly equipped, which was appreciated since we made many of our meals in. Lots of comfortable outdoor seating on the terraced lake-facing property. It sits near the end of the road, which afforded us a quiet retreat. We enjoyed sitting by the firepit after day exploring the peninsulas. Chandler Lake is a quite inland lake that offered plenty of space to tour around in the rented pontoon boat that Sally arranged for us. The wildlife and birds were a thrill to observe. The property's host, Sally, was incredibly friendly, gracious and hospitable. We did not want for anything, but should we have, I know that Sally would have been there to assist in a moment's notice. We cannot wait to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation spot
Property was clean and welcoming. Sally, the property manager, is the best! Very comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay. Quiet lake. Feels like a getaway but close to Traverse City.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021