Lakemore Retreat Arbutus Lake · Traverse City

Whole-Property Lakefront Buyout · Northern Michigan's True North

The whole lake house. The whole shore. Just your people.

Three homes on the eastern shore of Arbutus Lake — The Lodge, The Cottage, and The Cabin — rented together as one private retreat. A sandy beach, fire pits, and sunset over the water every single night.

Plan Your Gathering Dates & Pricing Guide

3 homes, one group

~37 guests on-property

395 acres of all-sports lake

10 min to downtown Traverse City

Welcome to Lakemore

A lake house big enough for everyone you love.

There's a particular hush that settles over Arbutus Lake as the sun drops behind the western shore — the water goes copper, the loons call, and someone reaches over to stir the fire. At Lakemore Retreat the whole property is yours alone: no shared docks, no neighbors at the next site, no front desk. Just your people, three homes, and a quarter-mile of golden Northern Michigan evening.

Tricia and Dean have spent years making this feel less like a rental and more like a home you've always known — gourmet kitchens stocked and ready, beds turned down, kayaks waiting on the sand. You arrive; the place does the rest.

Meet the three homes

Covered lakeside porch set for an outdoor dinner at Lakemore Retreat with views over Arbutus Lake — Porch dinners, every golden evening

“Nothing at Lakemore feels like a rental — it feels like a home.”
Kathryn T. · Four-time guest

The Whole Property · One Group

Three homes that live as one.

You rent the whole shore together — never split, never shared. Each home has its own character, but the beach, the lawn, the fire pits, and the sunset belong to your group alone.

The Lodge

Industrial chic, mountain soul.

The big-gathering heart of the property — soaring great room, gas fireplace, and the best sunset views over the water. Where the welcome dinner and the late-night stories happen.

The Cottage

Vintage lake house, modern ease.

Classic Up North warmth with the tech you actually want — smart kitchen, fast wifi, cozy nooks. The easy, lived-in middle of the property.

The Cabin

Quiet, tucked-in, restful.

The calm corner of the retreat — perfect for the early risers, the grandparents, or anyone who wants the lake's quiet first thing in the morning.

Sleeps up to ~37 across the three homes — together, as one.

By the Numbers

Room for the whole guest list.

Soft, illustrative figures — your exact count and dates are confirmed in your custom proposal.

3Homes Together

~37Guests Sleep

~35Wedding On-Site

395Acres of Lake

What We Host

One property, every kind of together.

Whether it's a team that needs to think, a couple saying "I do," or three generations under one roof — the whole place is yours.

Family Reunions

Three homes mean the cousins, the grandparents, and the in-laws each get their own space — and everyone meets back at the fire pit. Many groups return year after year.

An intimate lakeside wedding ceremony at Lakemore Retreat on Arbutus Lake

Intimate Weddings

A "wedding vacation week" on the water — friends and family stay right on-property. On-site capacity for around 35, with the lake as your backdrop. Weekend dates in May, early June, and late September–October.

Four-season screened porch at Lakemore Retreat, a quiet space for corporate retreats

Retreats & Teams

Corporate offsites, creative residencies, and milestone celebrations. Screened porches for the working sessions, the lake for everything after. No distractions but the view.

“So beautiful, it needed very little to be ready for a backyard wedding on the lake.”
Shayna G. · September wedding, ~26 guests

Private sandy beach at Lakemore Retreat with paddleboards and kayaks ready on Arbutus Lake

On the Water

An all-sports lake at your doorstep.

Arbutus is a 395-acre all-sports inland lake — swimmable May through October, calm in the morning, alive in the afternoon. Your private sandy beach comes with paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes ready to go, and Lakemore Marine can set you up with a boat for water-ski, tubing, and fishing.

Private sandy beach
SUP, kayaks & canoes
On-site boat rental
Lakeside fire pits
Western sunset views
Fishing & tubing
Lake locker room
Covered outdoor dining

A Closer Look

Inside & out.

Gourmet kitchens, a game room with a pool table, four-season porches, and fire pits on the sand — all yours for the week.

Lakemore Retreat's beach and shoreline along Arbutus Lake at golden hour

Gourmet kitchen opening to a dining area and porch at Lakemore Retreat

Game room with a pool table at Lakemore Retreat

Aerial view of Lakemore Retreat and Arbutus Lake in Northern Michigan

Wedding celebration detail at Lakemore Retreat on the lakeshore

Four-season screened porch overlooking the lake at Lakemore Retreat

Covered porch dining setup at Lakemore Retreat

In Their Words

Guests who keep coming back.

★★★★★

“Tricia and her team have gone overboard to create a beautiful utopia on Arbutus Lake. The houses are pristine… Everything you need, and Tricia is always there to help.”

— Jordan A.

★★★★★

“We rented all three properties for our intimate wedding (~26 people) in September. So beautiful, it needed very little to be ready for a backyard wedding on the lake. Highly recommend.”

— Shayna G.

★★★★★

“The perfect setting for our intimate wedding. Our group of 15 had so much fun many of us return annually. The houses and grounds are impeccable. Nothing at Lakemore feels like a rental — it feels like a home.”

— Kathryn T., 4-time guest

The Setting

Ten minutes from Traverse City — a world away from everything.

You're tucked into Northern Michigan's "True North," yet just down the road from cherry-country wineries, dune-country beaches, and one of the Midwest's best little downtowns.

Wineries and rolling country near Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas

Wine Country

Old Mission & Leelanau peninsula wineries — tastings minutes from the lake.

Sleeping Bear Dunes

National Lakeshore dunes, beaches, and overlooks — a classic Up North day trip.

Brown Bridge Quiet Area trails and Boardman Valley near Lakemore Retreat

Trails & Town

Brown Bridge Quiet Area, TART trails, and downtown TC dining & shops.

Plan Your Gathering

Let's hold your week on the lake.

Tell us a little about your group and your dates. Tricia will follow up personally with availability and a tailored proposal for the whole property — venue fees and details kept simple and clear.

Call 231.947.MORE Email info@lakemoretc.com Find Us Arbutus Lake, TC

Dates & Pricing Guide

Get the whole-property guide — what's included, seasonal availability, and how pricing works for retreats, weddings, and reunions.

Draft concept for Lakemore Retreat · illustrative imagery & copy