Secluded Lake Ann Cottage. Near Interlochen, Sleeping Bear, Traverse City

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Our Point surrounded by conservation. Old Sugarloaf ski area in the distance.

French lavender surrounds the main patio.

Main lakeside patio, wood & charcoal grill.

We've added rip rap to the shoreline to combat boat wake erosion.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Lake Ann, MI

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park21 min drive
Front Street24 min drive
Turtle Creek Stadium27 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunkroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Guest suite

1 Queen Bed

Lakeview Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

East deck & dock

Outdoor shower

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Secluded on 3 acres with a 3/4 mile private drive the cottage is surrounded by nature. Nestled among tall pines and birch trees, Happy Outlook is a charmingly casual Northern Michigan historic cottage of the early 1900’s updated with modern conveniences on it's own very private point. Only 2 other places are on over a 1/2 mile of lakeshore on the 530 acre Ann Lake. Retired Owners are on the property for any needs on 100 ft. of lakeshore. Renters have a 200 ft lakeshore, main cottage, patio, and east deck area with 2 docks, bonfire area, and outdoor shower.
The cottage is one mile from the charming village of Lake Ann which has an old-fashioned General store & grocery, Brew Pub with evening entertainment, bank, restaurants, library, 2 parks, museum, tennis courts, pizza places, Post Office & churches. Two miles away is the 27- hole Championship Mistwood Golf Course and restaurant.
The cottage is 'centrally' located to Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Interlochen Center of the Arts & Traverse City, which are each about 12 miles away.
An opportunity to appreciate the simple things in life, paddle, fish, hike, enjoy a campfire, a book, local wine, and watch the loons play. The main patio has an old stone fireplace with a wood-fired grill, prep area, charcoal BBQ option, and dining. The patio is wrapped with fragrant lavender. Docks have ladders and we enjoy swimming laps to our raft and back.
Canoe, rowboat, and 2 kayaks are available for your use. xANq9

Property manager

Scott Hedberg

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

This is a family's nature paradise get away.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

1 dog please. We have waste bags, can and tie-up.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only, pick up butts, fire safety!

One dog only. No dogs on beds or couches. Have dog on leash when out on property. Tie up is provided and a dog waste station with bags you dispose.

Please turn of lights on when gone or or not using them. In case of rain you are responsible for closing windows down and porch shades.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Ann

Located in Lake Ann, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Front Street and Village at Grand Traverse Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lake Ann, MI

What's nearby

Interlochen Center for the Arts - 14 min drive
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 21 min drive
Bass Lake - 23 min drive
Front Street - 24 min drive
Turtle Creek Stadium - 27 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

Wendy's - 17 min drive
Dilbert's - 15 min drive
Lake Ann Brewing Company - 5 min drive
Bradley's Pub & Grille - 18 min drive
Papa J's Pizzeria - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Lake Ann Cottage. Near Interlochen, Sleeping Bear, Traverse City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Secluded Lake Ann Cottage. Near Interlochen, Sleeping Bear, Traverse City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Lake Ann Cottage. Near Interlochen, Sleeping Bear, Traverse City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Lake Ann Cottage. Near Interlochen, Sleeping Bear, Traverse City located?

This Lake Ann holiday home is on the beach, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Mistwood Golf Course, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Interlochen Golf Club and Bright Lake. Turtle Lake and Interlochen Center for the Arts are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

16 August 2023

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

Thanks for the memories!

Great house, great location and great hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

16 July 2023

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

Excellent property

Excellent property and near many attractions!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue C., Mishawaka, IN

5 August 2022

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

Absolutely wonderful!

Happy Outlook/Lake Ann Cottage was fantastic. We loved it! Being on the lake in such private setting made up for the few missing creature comforts like AC. (The bed was the most comfortable vacation rental bed...ever.) Location was ideal for exploring the area. We took advantage of the kayaks and canoe and managed to take the dog with us (without capsizing)! Our 7 YO Godson requested we come here every year. And if the dog could talk, he would second that motion. Can't wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

15 July 2022

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

Nice location on the lake

A quiet and relaxing time surrounded by nature. Good fishing too.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan B., Rochester Hills

5 July 2022

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

Perfect Family Getaway!

We simply loved our time at Happy Outlook! The cottage is secluded and rustic but still perfectly charming, clean and comfortable. Scott and Nancy were wonderful, friendly and helpful hosts. The views and lake are beautiful! We thoroughly enjoyed a quiet week of dock fishing, a bit of boating, loon watching and adventuring around the property and nearby beaches/attractions. Our small kids imaginations ran wild the entire time and we loved every minute! Thanks again Scott and Nancy! We hope to be back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Scott Hedberg

Scott grew up on Lake Michigan in Glen Arbor and Nancy grew up on a dairy farm in Illinois. Scott & Nancy are University of Michigan and University of Illinois graduates respectively in Landscape Architecture. We have been married 45 years and we have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. We have owned the property for 38 years, purchasing it for our family's enjoyment.

Why they chose this property

A unique classic 100 yr. old cottage on a remote lakeshore on Lake Ann in Benzie Co. Near Leelanau Co. and Grand Traverse Co. Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Interlochen, and numerous wineries. It is central to many of the regions assets! The small town of Lake Ann is like stepping back in time with a General Store. The Lake Ann Brewing Co. has brews and evening entertainment for the family. The Stone Oven has great food to eat while enjoying the brew pub music. The property is at the end of 3/4 mile long private road and surrounded by hundreds of acres of conserved properties. The property itself has 300 ft of lakefront on 3 acres. It's our get-away to enjoy nature and "Up North". The woodpecker tapping, the loon calling and chatter of squirrels are our noisy neighbors. The lake has restricted high speed boating from 7:30 pm to 11 am. Most boaters respect that law.

What makes this property unique

The Lakefront features a main patio, deck area, docks, fire ring and outdoor shower. The main patio has an old stone fireplace with a wood fired grill & a charcoal grill, prep area and dining. The patio is wrapped with fragrant lavender in July & August. Canoe, rowboat and 2 kayaks are available for your use. Docks have ladders and we enjoy swimming laps to our raft and back, snorkeling or just floating. The point has a mud bottom so we swim off the east dock and use the outdoor shower after to avoid swimmer's itch. We haven't had a problem with the itch after installing the shower. Kitchen and baths are updated in keeping with the earlier times. The screen porch is great for meals and reading. We will be adding internet for 2021 by request however it's about getting away!

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