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Relax & make memories on Lake Ann! Central to Traverse City/Sleeping Bear Dunes

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroom177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Relax & make memories on Lake Ann! Central to Traverse City/Sleeping Bear Dunes

*Many upgrades were made to LA Cottage in Spring of 2022 including laminate vinyl flooring, fresh paint, lighting and decor-photos have been updated.

Located about 20 minutes west of Traverse City between Interlochen and Beulah (Crystal Lake). We have been coming here for over 25 years and would like to share our "piece of heaven" with your family. Our lake home is suitable for families with all ages, a fun girls getaway, or 'seasoned' couples.
This is a 4 bedroom/2 bath lake home that comfortably sleeps 9 in beds. There also are two sleeper sofas: one in the Great Room upstairs (Queen-sized) and one in the lower level room (Full-sized) on site. Those rooms each have televisions. Our favorite area is the 3 season room where a lot of your time will be spent when not outside. The house is also equipped with a full kitchen, dining area and laundry.
The lake home sits on 110' of sandy frontage on our beautiful, peaceful and family-sized 576 acre all sports lake. Lake Ann is a spring fed lake and is one of the cleanest in Northern Michigan! Fish for blue gill, sunfish, bass, pike and brown trout. We offer a fishing boat and 4 kayaks for your use. The L-shaped dock has a sun deck with a sandy swim area and a swim raft which is great for all ages to enjoy! You can relax in one of the two hammocks or on the large two level deck with great views of the lake; watch for the bald eagles to fly by or the loons to do some fishing just past the end of the dock. Near the shore there is a nice level grassy area where you can have fun and play yard games. We also offer a fire pit where you can roast hot dogs and make s'mores while singing your favorite campfire songs or tell stories around the fire. The neighborhood is a great place to walk, jog or ride bikes.
The town of Lake Ann is just minutes away where you will find Lake Ann
Brewery (live entertainment), Stone Oven Restaurant, Lake Ann Grocery Store ("If we don't have it; you don't need it"), Red Door Coffee Shop, a public boat launch and a park.
Lake Ann is a short 20-30 minute drive to Traverse City and the National Cherry Festival, Glen Arbor and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, Crystal Mountain Ski Resort and Spa, Interlochen National School of the Arts and much, much more. Nearby attractions: Moomer's Ice Cream, the Cherry Bowl Drive-in Theater, the Traverse City Pit Spitters (baseball), 25 Wineries, 19 championship golf courses and terrific restaurants for the foodies in the group! This area offers something for everyone in every season.
If you have not been able to spend some time in Northern Michigan in the Fall...the colors are incredible! And Winter is definitely a wonderland of snow! The number of tourist are down from the summer months; so it is a great time to try out some of the restaurants, wineries, breweries or golf courses!

Property manager

Lynne Nyberg

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Make Family Memories Central Traverse City/sleeping Bear Dunes
Make Family Memories Central Traverse City/sleeping Bear Dunes

About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Ann, MI

What's nearby

  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 24 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 25 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Bass Lake - 26 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Front Street - 27 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dilbert's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bradley's Pub & Grille - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Light of Day Organics - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax & make memories on Lake Ann! Central to Traverse City/Sleeping Bear Dunes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relax & make memories on Lake Ann! Central to Traverse City/Sleeping Bear Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax & make memories on Lake Ann! Central to Traverse City/Sleeping Bear Dunes?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax & make memories on Lake Ann! Central to Traverse City/Sleeping Bear Dunes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sanford Lake and Sanford Lake Park. Shavenaugh Lake and Marys Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Relax & make memories on Lake Ann! Central to Traverse City/Sleeping Bear Dunes Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony and Joanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always our favorite place in TC

We really enjoy this perfect spot on Lake Ann. The house is clean and neat, with ample room for our family and entry of things to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Lake Ann

The house was perfect for us to work and fish.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for family lake trip

House had a great yard and screen porch/deck area! Plenty of room for seven adults and an infant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved it here!

This was our family's third stay in this lovely home & we enjoyed every minute. We viewed the Northern lights across the lake on the first night, explored with the kayaks, listened to the loons & played lawn games. It was an easy trip to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. The cottage & beds were comfortable and there is a well supplied kitchen. All that you could ask for!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEN Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place on Lake Ann

Don't hesitate to stay here. Beautiful, well kept home. Great location! Beautiful view of the lake from the 3 season porch. Comfortable beds. All together a wonderful spot for vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and beautiful 4 season room

There were 7 adults and two children for our stay. The king bed we stayed in was very comfortable! The sandy beach in front was great for the grandkids and the dock was great for our boat! Would stay again but probably sleeps six adults best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

My sisters and I spent 4 days here. It was perfect, clean, well-supplied, and plenty of space. The sun porch was our favorite spot for early morning coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home!

We loved every minute! Beautifully well appointed home with great views on a lovely lake. The house had everything we needed and more. The yard is nice for lawn games, and the kayaks were fun. There also is a lot to do in the area, we’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what was needed.

I grew up vacationing in the Lake Ann area with my family, but stopped going when I was in high school. The memories I have I cherish dearly so having to opportunity to relive those memories while making new ones with my partner, daughter, son, and my be friends family was amazing. Thank you to Lynne and her family for opening their home. You will not be disappointed if you choose to stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family time

in spite of cooler temperatures and a little rain, our family had a great time at the Lake Ann house. The sun room and the decks were fantastic. Wonderful views. The house fit our family well.The kitchen had just about everything you could think of. (Although we couldn't find the mixer to go with the beaters?) But it all worked out. Look forward to visiting again soon! Thank you... Lynne was fantastic to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tony and Joanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect, relaxing vacation at the lake

We had an absolutely amazing time at Lynne’s Lake Ann cottage. Our family has been renting cottages for 15 years and I can definitely say this is the best one yet. The cottage is very comfortably decorated and was sparkling clean when we arrived – which definitely helped with any of our renting during Covid-19 fears. It is also very well stocked with everything you need for a vacation – read through the cottage description to get the details on what is provided as it is a lot. Should any questions arise, Lynne is very responsive & helpful. One of the key features of the home are the many, many locations where you can relax and enjoy the lake views and breezes. Or you can just spend time enjoying the lake. If you want to get out and explore beyond the cottage, it is perfectly located about 30 minutes from both Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. There are also many hiking trails within just a few miles that are great for exploring. Given the opportunity, we would definitely return for another great, relaxing vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall color vacation

The property was perfectly suited for our family getaway. We were celebrating a couple of birthdays and our anniversary. The location had easy access to all of the areas we were wanting to visit. Lake Ann is a beautiful lake and the home is close to the state park with hiking and biking trails. The town of Lake Ann has an amazing restaurant and brewery. The property is easy to find, has ample parking and lots of outdoor space. The house was very comfortable and had ample space for everyone. The kitchen was the most well equipped of any rental we have stayed in which made cooking and eating in a joy as well. The views were incredible from inside or out. The hosts were very friendly, flexible, and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location, Activities, and View

This property was top notch! Multiple lake activities available for guests, cleanliness was superb, location was ideal for an up north feel, lots of kitchen/dinning essentials were available, and the view of the lake was wonderful. Highly recommend for either a peaceful getaway or an lake activity filled vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful vacation

This is a lovely and well supplied lakefront home. It has all of the amenities ! There are puzzles, books, canoes, float toys, and even a bit of sand ! The decks are wonderful to sit on outside but the real gem is the sunroom shaded by trees. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Axa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay

We enjoyed our stay. It’s a beautiful cabin and the sights are breathtaking. Small detail, Bedrooms upstairs small and hard to control heat to feel comfortable. Bedding clean and mattresses comfortable. Beautiful lake, and the owner thought about every detail to make your stay pleasant. Great communication with owner. We are definitely coming back. Thanks Lynne!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Ann

Lovely lot and home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love, love, love this place!

Perfect get-away for our family with beautiful surroundings! This was the best stocked place we’ve ever stayed. Fluffy towels, comfy beds, and we made good use of the Sun Room. We used the kayaks every day, and enjoyed the fire pit and hammock. The host was extremely responsive, too. The week went by way too fast. Can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The cottage had lots of space for all our different group members. Wifi and cable TV worked fine. It is close to a large grocery store in Interlochen. Plenty of parking space for 3 or 4 cars. We did not use the small bunk bed room except to set up a portable baby crib. Kayaks, baby swing, and long dock.... all great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kiara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Lake House!

This house was the perfect place to gather with family and enjoy each other, the beautiful lake and explore the surrounding area. Plenty of space to enjoy being together and also have some alone time. Loved the big sun room, and watching the sunset from the pier or a kayak. Great hiking and mountain biking trails a few blocks from the property! The house wise well stocked and had everything we needed and then some! We loves it and would happily repeat this vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Awesome place to stay! Has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Quinten W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Cozy Thanksgiving

We stayed over Thanksgiving and had a wonderful time. It turned out to be cold and snowy all weekend, but the property was warm and cozy. It was very clean and everything was well maintained. We felt very comfortable. The location works great for trips to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake

We enjoyed our time at the cottage. There were many things provided and in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

God’s Country

Lake Ann was a nice hidden area. We had everything we needed and more at our lodging spot. I will definitely go back. Lynne was a perfect host. My sister from Arizona, her husband and Aunt and Uncle had an amazing time. They said it was “God’s Country” where we stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay on a beautiful lake!

This summer home was the perfect location for our multi-generational gatherings. Our family had cottages in the area, and we gathered for evening meals, bonfires and swimming - playing in the lake. The entire home reflected the fun and family focus that the owners wished to express. We hope to return again some year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay. Lake and cabin were very nice. My husband,my two boys (5&7) and father in law enjoyed fishing right off the dock and in row boat. Mother in law is an early bird and enjoyed beautiful sun rises from the sun room.Property was great for boys to run around and enjoy. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021