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Direct waterfront on all sports Silver Lake, 10 minutes from Traverse City

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Willow Cottage located 10 ft from edge of beach
View from the porch.
Front porch of the Willow.
Sandy beach frontage with firm sandy lake bottom. 2 docks and swimming raft.
70 ft  of sandy beach and lake bottom and dock

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Bass Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Direct waterfront on all sports Silver Lake, 10 minutes from Traverse City

Our Traverse City Willow Cottage is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath vacation cottage. It is one of 2 cottages that make up our small family owned and operated lakeside resort.
-Located on one of the best 70 ft. of sandy beach frontage that Traverse City's Silver Lake offers.
- Silver Lake is a crystal clear 600 acre spring-fed lake, surrounded by trees with islands and peninsulas. It is great for boating, fishing and swimming.
- It is an easy 10 minute drive to Traverse City.

-Wi-Fi, cable TVs, central air conditioning, gas fireplace, central heat, and a fully equipped kitchen.
-Two docks, a swimming raft, kayaks, paddle boards and rope swings which are available to our guests at no extra charge.
-Each cottage has its own outdoor table, charcoal grill and campfire pit with wood provided.

-The resort is modern yet it has been in existence since the 1930's when Silver Lake had only a few fishing resorts and cottages. The original owners picked this prime lake sandy beach frontage to locate this resort. It is on ¾ of an acre of flat lake-front property, 500 ft. from the road, with a large backyard for games. Having direct frontage with no steps to the lake is a plus for lake living.

PLEASE NOTE: Maximum occupancy, no more than 4 . All children and babies are counted per the health department restrictions. Minimum age to reserve cottage is 25 years old. No parties, no events, no day visitors/guests are allowed.

This is a smoke free (vaping, smoking of any substance), animal/pet free resort. No exceptions, please don't ask.
The other cottage located in our resort, Maple Grove is VRBO property ID # 361471.

Property manager

Marian
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking/ no vaping of any thing on property
Only those listed on the rental agreement are allowed on the property. No day guests, visitors allowed per insurance and zoning regulations.
No pets allowed on or in property, this is an animal dander free cottage. No EV bikes/EV batteries allowed in house or on porches.
I will email you the rental agreement. It needs to be signed and returned within 14 days or reservation will be cancelled.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 8 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Direct waterfront on all sports Silver Lake, 10 minutes from Traverse City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Direct waterfront on all sports Silver Lake, 10 minutes from Traverse City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct waterfront on all sports Silver Lake, 10 minutes from Traverse City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct waterfront on all sports Silver Lake, 10 minutes from Traverse City located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Bass Lake and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from The Crown Golf Club. Turtle Creek Stadium and Grand Traverse Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sammy M.

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

Amazing Lakefront Retreat with Exceptional Host!

We had an unforgettable stay at this beautiful lakefront property! The views were absolutely stunning, and the house was immaculate and well-equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The outdoor space was perfect for morning coffees and evening BBQs by the water. The host was incredibly responsive and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. We can’t wait to return to this little slice of paradise! Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

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

Beautiful Property

Property and lake were beautiful. Perfect for family of 3 or a couple. The Brady's were extremely helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay here again. Only regret is staying 1 week not 2!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara K.

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

Perfect House

The house was clean, in great condition, and had everything needed for our week stay. The location was convenient, and the setting on the lake was beautiful and peaceful. The hosts were incredibly nice and had thought of everything. We especially appreciated the restaurant recommendations they provided in the instructional binder. Every one we tried was amazing! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene B.

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

Lovely cottage

I rented this cottage with my 2 adult daughters for a long weekend, and we absolutely loved it! Marian could not have been nicer; she truly went above and beyond as our host. The place is impeccably clean, with a well-stocked kitchen that made meal prep a breeze, comfortable beds and bedding, and a sandy beach right outside the deck. The place has too many thoughtful touches to name them all -- highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Perfect Peaceful Getaway

Feels like you are on the water! Very peaceful mornings and beautiful sunrises. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah J.

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

Willow

Tom and Marian were great hosts and the Willow cottage was inviting and cozy. We had a great time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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

Willows cottage

Great location, peaceful getaway on a beautiful lake. Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes and many other places to see nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Enjoyable Experience

Marian and Tom were very easy to deal with. They were very pleasant, professional, and responsive. I would definitely stay at Willow Cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mathew G.

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

Great place to stay

This was a great place to stay, especially with our young kids. They loved playing on the small beach and watching the boats go by on the lake. Quiet and relaxing spot but still very close to everything in traverse city.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter K., Detroit

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

Idyllic TC Cottage

The Willow Cottage is literally two steps from the best spot on Silver lake. It is a very short distance into downtown Traverse City so you can relax and get away from the traffic of town but venture out to the restaurants and shops when you want. One of the best stays we have had in 20 years of vacations in this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

5 star and than some

great beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

TED M.

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

Wonderful

Stay here!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Great Family Trip

Family had an amazing time at this property. The view of the lake and the amenities are fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Wonderful vacation location

The Willow cottage had everything we needed to have a wonderful, lakeside vacation. It was quiet and comfortable and big enough for our family of four to spread out and relax together. The location on Silver Lake is simply perfect and the hosts (Marian and Tom) are incredibly friendly and responsive. Our 2 year old loved watching the boats go by, looking for “fishies” off the dock, and swinging in the hammocks - as did Mom, Dad, and baby sister. We are looking forward to returning as our kids get older and are able enjoy this little gem even more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mimi S.

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

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!

Property was perfect; Marian and Tom met us and were very welcoming and helpful. Impeccably clean, with every amenity needed. Quiet, peaceful, restorative environment, JUST what we needed RIGHT on the water. EAGER to come back, and stay longer!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh D.

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

It’s even nicer than the pics, small & great location

The pics actually don’t do it justice. It’s even cuter in person. It’s small but had pretty much everything we needed for a short family getaway, right on the lake. Only one tiny complaint was, we had 4 of us and we’re there 3 nights and we each only had 1 towel & 1 washcloth provided. we actually ended up going& buying some. But after I looked on the details, they did say that, but I did not catch it. Other than that, no other issues! Super clean! The host was super helpful. It was a great to have the kayaks available, also the fire pit! Great little cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie H., Indiana, USA

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

Nice relaxing vacation

We had a wonderful week at this property. Everything was as described. I’m actually missing sitting out on the deck eating my breakfast and drinking my coffee. It’s always so hard to return to the “regularly scheduled things” after a relaxing vacation. Thanks for allowing us to rent your property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Great Cottage

This cottage was clean, well furnished and comfortable. It has a wonderful porch overlooking the water. It is very close to the water so the feeling from the main room is that of being on a houseboat. We loved walking down the steps from the porch and onto the beach. It is great for swimming and boating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gai D.

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

Relaxing & convenient lake stay

The property was perfect for a family of 4. Literally steps to the water to fish, swim and play. Owners allowed the use of paddle boards, kayaks, etc. Convenient to Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. So much to do in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill E., Michigan, USA

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

Relaxing Early Fall Getaway

We had a peaceful and lovely stay in the Willow Cottage in mid September. Marian was great! She was quick to respond to our request for a reservation and always responded with great detail to the questions we sent. The process of making the reservation and getting information was very smooth. The cottage was well kept and cozy. It worked well for my parents, my husband and I. It was a perfect fall getaway for us to get a change of scenery and continue our social distancing up north!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Perfect getaway!

Location was perfect. The cottage was clean and super cozy. The views of the lake were amazing. What a wonderful peaceful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hallie D.

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

Great place right on Silver Lake!

We had a wonderful summer week on Silver lake. Perfect place for our family of 4. We swam off dock in beautiful water and use the SUP board and kayaks every day. We rented a pontoon boat and explored the lake and kids tubed! Owners were very attentive and responsive. Great location for summer activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Great getaway.

We had a great five days in the Willow Cottage. There are kayaks and waterboards for use and we took advantage of both. The property is also convenient to grocery stores, downtown Traverse City and it's about a half hour drive from Sleeping Bear Dunes. We highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

Great place.

We had a great stay for a color tour weekend. Close and convenient to downtown. Will rent here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Becky L., Warrenville, Illinois

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

Great 2 bedroom cabin steps from lake!

Comfortable clean Cabin with wonderful view of the lake ...which is right outside your door! Marian was welcoming and owners are on site if needed. Great location....Close to Traverse City and enjoyed fall foliage and hiking trails!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Marian

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My husband, Tom and I were married in 1979. We moved to Traverse City in 1980 from the city of Detroit. My mother was raised on an local farm. My maternal great grandparents were pioneers to the area. I developed my love for the area as a young child as we vacationed every year in Traverse City. Tom and I honeymooned in Traverse City and moved there 9 months later. We raised our 5 children in Traverse City. We discovered and purchased our small resort in 1989. It was a diamond in the rough, but it had a great private sandy beach and was in close to Traverse City. We remodeled the cottages as we raised our 5 children. We are very proud of our resort. We love the area and enjoy sharing information about the area with our guests.

Why they chose this property

Our small 2 cottage resort offers one of the best frontages on Silver Lake. The cottages are off set from each other. The Willow is 10 feet from the beach on one side of the 70 ft. of frontage. Maple Grove in on the opposite side of the side of the property. It sits back about 100 ft. from the beach with a lawn between the house and the beach. The view of the lake is unobstructed. The cottages are close to town but far enough away to leave the hubbub on the city behind.

What makes this property unique

Our own home is located on the property. We have an additional 30 ft. of lake frontage for our personal and our seaplane.
We have owned and managed the 2 cottages since 1989. We strive to provide a peaceful and enjoyable experience for our guests. We take great pride in our clean/comfortable/updated homes that our guests call home during their stay. You will be able to relax and enjoy your vacation as we are very available for assistance. Though we are here to help, we know that our guests enjoy their privacy.
We love to share sight-seeing ideas, golf courses, nature areas and restaurant recommendations. We have maps of nearby bike, walking trails, winery/brewery brochures and places only the locals know where to go and see.

Languages:

English

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