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Hemlock Cottage on beautiful Pikes Lake

Family-friendly holiday home in Traverse City

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10203.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Pikes Lake
  • Place, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hemlock Cottage on beautiful Pikes Lake

Beautiful new home on Pikes Lake. This is a perfect quiet getaway, abundant with wildlife and a park like setting. This is not a swimming lake but is worth the view. 3 full bath, 3 bedrooms that can accommodate 10 comfortably. We are in a quiet setting on 10 wooded acres, 3 miles from the sweet little village of Lake Ann. Perfectly located between Traverse City and Sleeping Bear National Lake Shore. Spend a day exploring the Lake Michigan beaches, canoeing/tubing the rivers, hiking/biking nearby trails, the charming local villages, golf courses, horse back riding, and take the kids to the Cherry Bowl Drive Inn Theater in Honor. Reserve the Magic Shuttle Bus just around the corner to pick you up at the door to take you to the many wineries and breweries. We're a winter wonderland too! Bring your skis, snowshoes, and snowmobiles. We are within minutes to all of the trails and ski hills. Come back to the house to relax on the awesome 52 ft. porch! Relax under the large pavilion. Build a fire and grill out. Just enjoy! Also, check out our other vacation rental located on the same property. The Evergreen Cottage, vrbo # 1119066. Sleeps 10. This is available year around and is a Saturday to Saturday rental during the summer months.(June through August)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 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 in house.
No loud disturbances. This is a quiet area No confetti/glitter allowed! Do not throw cigarette butts in the yard.

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 holiday home is in the city centre and next to a golf course. Lake Ann Historical Society Museum and Old Town Playhouse are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Front Street and Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Travelling with kids? Consider Burnett 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.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 13 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 14 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Front Street - 16 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 19 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 20 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moomers Homemade Ice Cream - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Light of Day Organics - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lake Ann Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pegtown Station - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Elderberry Farms Estate - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hemlock Cottage on beautiful Pikes Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hemlock Cottage on beautiful Pikes Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hemlock Cottage on beautiful Pikes Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hemlock Cottage on beautiful Pikes Lake located?

This family-friendly Traverse City holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pikes Lake, Shorter Lake and Cedar Run Creek Natural Area. Burnett Park and Davis Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was beautiful and even better than in the photos!! We enjoyed the living room, all seasons porch, and outdoor areas. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is spacious and has so many comfortable seating areas. The kitchen was better equipped than my own house. Check-in and out was very easy. We enjoyed the Lake Ann area nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan B.

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

Golf Trip

Clean, and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Awesome place

Very nice property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful and clean

Very relaxing and beautiful place back in the woods with a very clean and comfortable inside
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Blissed out!

Very relaxing. The property and the house are fantastic. It's a very serene place to be. Everyone in the group really enjoyed the property! Hopefully we'll book this place again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

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

Great Place!

So nice and peaceful! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Beautiful Fall Retreat

This was a clean and cozy home to spend our girls weekend in. The setting and the home were stunning. Our group of friends had the best time and the home was perfect. All amenities are as described and provided even more. The property was beautiful during this fall season and we were able to enjoy seeing the wildlife. This is a house is not to be missed and we already plan on returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samei P.

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

Quiet and serene

Nice property we enjoyed it very much clean new construction

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

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

Weekend off the grid

Such a cozy location with a beautiful view! A perfect place for a girls weekend to have a cozy fire and coffee on the porch in the morning. Theresa was very helpful with accommodations and easy to reach out to if needed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

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

Wonderful!!

Loved this property! Would highly recommend. Beautiful setting. Only drawback is no dishwasher but would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

aaa

It was great, very nice house and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

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

Beautiful and Quiet Stay

We had an absolute wonderful stay here for Memorial weekend. There was plenty of space for the 8 people staying at the house as we all had our own rooms and space for privacy. Having a property where we could play yard games and be outside a lot is always a plus for us and this property did not disappoint in that regard! Watching the birds, especially the nesting cranes, in the mornings and afternoons was a delight and would certainly stay again just to have a cup of coffee off that back porch again! Teresa was a wonderful host and answered any questions we had immediately, and her husband showed up when we had problems with the grill. Wonderful hosts and beautiful place to get away for the weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

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

Perfect for our family of 7

Plenty of room for our family of 7 - everyone could have their own space when they wanted, a big deal with older kids. And that pond out back was a winner for peaceful morning vibes with a cup of coffee and for the younger ones to muck about around during the day. The owners are super friendly and genuine, making sure we were sorted and comfortable. There’s a fire pit that we took advantage of a few nights, a real treat to sit around with the stars up above. The internet is a bit slow and phone service is touch and go, but it was nice to kind of force a bit of a digital detox on the teens and ourselves. We’re booking it for next summer too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

C H.

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

Peaceful Escape

My family (8 of us) stayed here for a week & everything was great. The house was clean & there was plenty of room for all of us. Not only space to gather together, but space to separate as well. There are lots of amenities and plenty of provided appliances & kitchenware to be able to cook meals all week, including gas & charcoal grills on the porch. The place is very private with a view of some woods & a pond. There is a big back porch with lots of chairs plus a large hammock in the trees in the back to chill in & enjoy the beautiful & peaceful scenery from, which was our favorite part. The nearby pond is inaccessible & not swimmable or fishable but does bring in lots of wildlife to watch. We saw & heard a pair of eagles flying around & perching in the trees near the pond all week. Lots of other birds & wildlife too including a couple deer who visited early in the morning. There's even a set of binoculars to help take in the wild life. There is a large covered pavillion in the back as well with tables & chairs and a fire pit for outdoor entertaining. Plenty of fallen trees and tree branches to collect to build a fire. There is also enough open green space in back to play outdoor games. There's even a storage chest with some yard games, balls, & a volleyball net. The basement has a foosball table & is stocked with lots of board games & books. All in all we enjoyed every bit of the house and property & would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean, and the host was very accommodating. We enjoyed our stay and would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Ive stayed at and Ive stayed at a lot! By far the cleanest. The view is amazing. Love having no neighbors! The 3 rooms and 3 bathrooms fit our family and friends great! Love the screened in porch and the porch outside to sit in the mornings! Will be coming again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My extended family, including kids, stayed at this cottage while visiting Northern MI for an extended weekend. It’s such a charming home that allows you to settle in or visit the variety of destinations just a short drive away. This cottage is kept clean and has everything one may need. It’s spacious and easily fit 6 adults with 4 young kids. The property is beautiful, as it sits nestled in the woods with a view out towards a pond in the back. This is our second time staying here. Would certainly recommend to any visitors wanting to visit the Leelanau or Sleeping Bear Region.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just outstanding with everything necessary for a great stay! Wonderful amount of space for our three couples and such a serene setting! Close to all the wonderful sites in the area we wanted to enjoy. We all had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vida B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding accommodations in a beautiful setting. Everything about the property is spectacular! We are hoping to return next year for a longer stay.Both the check-in and check-out processes were fast and simple. The cottage was well stocked and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this property for four nights in early September with four adults and two kids while attending a family wedding at BlueBridge. The cottage exceeded our expectations—it was even more beautiful than the pictures!Despite experiencing rain most days, the property itself was lovely, and the kids had a blast exploring and hunting for rocks and acorns. We were also able to enjoy the fire pit and outdoor pavilion on our one dry evening, which was a highlight.The house was incredibly well-equipped with everything we could possibly need—from paper products and first aid kits to puzzles and games. Inside, it was spacious and comfortable; nobody felt cramped at all. The kids loved the foosball table in the basement and were thrilled to sleep in the bunk beds while Mom and Dad stayed in the queen bed in the same basement bedroom.Our only minor note (and really, it’s very minor) is that the Keurig coffee machine is quite loud when the pump kicks on—so much so that you can hear it all the way in the basement! If others are sleeping, just be aware it sounds like a tiny airplane taking off.Overall, we had an amazing stay and would highly recommend this cottage to anyone traveling with a large group!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, clean and comfortable. Great location. Close to Sleeping Bear Dunes and also Traverse City. Very enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Beautiful and clean

Great home in quiet area
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is great and property is amazing. The covered pavilion was perfect to host games at night under the lights. Enough rooms/beds for everyone in company. Everything we needed right under one roof. Just far enough from traverse city to avoid the craziness, but close enough to still go enjoy the city during the day. Would love to come back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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