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The Wayberry Cottage-Beautiful Retreat-Close to Nature

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Outdoor dining
Front of Cottage
Rear of Cottage, Lawn area
Rear of Cottage, Patio Area
Propane Gas Grill on site, just not in photo
Covered Front porch sitting area with view of additional outside seating

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
lake Ann, mI
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Front Street
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Wayberry Cottage-Beautiful Retreat-Close to Nature

For an updated video tour, please visit vimeo.com and search for "Wayberry Cottage". Jennie is always updating and changing things around as the seasons change or if she finds a new piece of furniture she thinks would be great at the cottage!

Or to reminisce on what the cottage looked like over 10 years ago, go to YouTube and search 'Wayberry Cottage'.


A Great Northern Michigan location close to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, Crystal Lake, Frankfort.
The Wayberry Cottage, built in 2006, is a quiet retreat on 15 wooded acres surrounded by thousands of acres of forest. Located just 3 miles from the village of Lake Ann and 15 miles west of Traverse City, the Cottage offers up-north privacy and peacefulness with city conveniences nearby. WiFi is not available at the cottage. However, the brewery, coffee shop and library in the village of Lake Ann offer free WiFi.

Approximately 10 miles west of the Cottage is Lake Michigan where you can explore all the beaches, water activities, sand dunes, and lighthouses Benzie County has to offer. Other area lakes are also within minutes of your enjoyment.

The Wayberry Cottage is beautifully modeled after Northern Michigan cottages from the early 1900s while embracing all the comforts and benefits of modern living. Whether spending your days sightseeing or playing golf at Mistwood, a 27-hole course only 3 minutes away, come back to enjoy the hot tub or just relax on the screened-in porch while reading a good book. The Wayberry is sure not to disappoint.

Property manager

Matt and Jennie Therrien

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
Additional fees apply for excessive cleaning.
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Events

No events allowed
Bachelor or bachelorette parties are not welcome.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Wash, dry and put away all dishes.
Ensure windows are closed and locked with the thermostat set per posted settings. Fireplace and basement heater turned off.
Refer to comprehensive list posted at the cottage on the cork board in the kitchen/dining room.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Snowmobiles and ATVs are not allowed to be driven on the lawn/property of the cottage.
No overnight guests allowed who are not part of the group stated in the booking request.
No bachelorette or bachelor parties or rowdy groups allowed. Quiet hours are 11pm-8am. Please respect our neighbors and our cottage.

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
Note from host: Bachelor or bachelorette parties are not welcome.
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Ann

Located in Lake Ann, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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lake Ann, mI

What's nearby

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Glen Lake - 20 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 28 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Front Street - 30 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 32 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lake Ann Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Door Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wayberry Cottage-Beautiful Retreat-Close to Nature pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wayberry Cottage-Beautiful Retreat-Close to Nature?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wayberry Cottage-Beautiful Retreat-Close to Nature?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Wayberry Cottage-Beautiful Retreat-Close to Nature located?

This family-friendly Lake Ann cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pearl Lake Natural Area, Lime Lake and Pearl Lake. Hartman Lake and Mistwood Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 136 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Great cozy and fun family house in NW Michigan!

perfect size for medium to large group, awesome game room and hot tub and peaceful setting among the trees!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Beautiful cabin

The cabin was beautiful and clean. The beds were comfortable. We stayed with a few soccer families for the weekend for a soccer tournament. We really enjoyed our stay and had plenty to do with the kids. They enjoyed the hot tub and playing cards and board games. We truly wish we had more time to stay and enjoy the quiet and peaceful area of the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber E.

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

Great place to stay!

This property was clean, beds were comfortable, the hot tub was great, and all communication was perfect! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina R., Oxford

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

Great place

Great place, clean. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandie V.

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

Girls getaway

Loved our time at The Wayberry. Such a beautiful and serene area and the house had all we needed for a fun and adventurous girls getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

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

Great stay!

Thank you for a great stay! Very clean house with all the thoughtful family extras! We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Quiet place in the woods

Great base camp for all the area has to offer. Short drive to sleeping bear dunes. Town of lake Ann has some great spots for coffee, drinks and pizza.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Awesome house in the woods!

The house was cute, clean, and had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

House in the Woods

Our family enjoyed the quiet and privacy at Wayberry Cottage. The week passed by so quickly as the house is situated between Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and Traverse City. The house is the perfect get away!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Loved it

Our stay at this property was perfect. We enjoyed the private location. The house is beautiful. We would love to come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel W.

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

Family Christmas gift getaway

Booked this cute cabin for our family Christmas getaway trip. Great location away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to explore. Loved the amenities of the hot tub and pool table. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody W.

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

Girls shopping trip

Super cute cottage, plenty of room, very clean and cozy. We loved the fire place and the hot tub! Would recommend for sure!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

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

Wonderful family getaway

Wayberry cottage was an absolute beautiful place to stay! The weather during our stay wasn’t quite what we hoped but being in this beautiful home that offered so much entertainment on site was a definite plus! The owners were very quick to respond and the house had everything we needed and more to make our stay perfect! Close to many different outdoor adventures and offering an adventure of its own I would recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth A. A.

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

Great house! Perfect for a winter getaway with friends. The host Jennifer was great

Great house for a friends getaway. This was an annual trip for my group and this house was great! Hot tub is great in the winter. Everything about the house was awesome, first time we are considering repeating a house for our trip next year. Thanks for being a great host Jennifer !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip H.

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

Fun rec room

Pool and foosball kept us busy. Curling in Maple City is a must try activity!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fallien S.

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

***Great Girl’s Weekend

A group of us stayed at Wayberry for a girls weekend. This is the best VRBO I’ve rented. The cottage was adorable, very clean and had every thing we needed. It’s very close to Traverse City and the cute little town of Lake Anne. We all agreed we would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

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

Close to Everything!

Jennie and Matt were awesome and the privacy of this home is special. You are really away from it all yet 15 mins in the car you can be to any hotspot Empire and Lake Ann have to offer. Really cool, check it out!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Beautiful Clean Perfect House

This is the perfect place to stay if you want to get away and to visit Traverse City. Close to all Traverse City’s attractions. The house is immaculate and comfortable; beautifully decorated well-maintained, and extremely accommodating for everybody’s needs. We had a wonderful stay. The hosts were professional and friendly, great communicators. No complaints whatsoever!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bianca S.

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

The best time at the cutest place!

The Wayberry Cottage was one of the best rentals we've ever stayed in. The house was immaculately cleaned, stocked with everything we needed ++more, and perfectly settled within driving distance of Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, etc. The design of the house settled among beautiful pine trees looked like a Thomas Kinkade painting. Thanks Jennie and Matt for a wonderful NYE vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

Wine Weekend With Friends

It is a beautiful and charming cabin in the woods. The house is very nice and the accommodations where great. We enjoyed the pool table and foosball along with the hot tub. Outside there was horse shoe pits, ladder ball and a bonfire pit. The bedrooms are nice and spacious and the place had everything that we needed. Truly a great place to stay and we plan on coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Family Vacation

This place is absolutely beautiful. Peaceful & relaxing, yet close to the dunes & Traverse City. It has everything you would need for a fantastic stay. Deer came to visit. Enjoyed coffee on the front porch swing in the morning. Roasting marshmallows around the campfire in the evenings. Very happy with this cottage and would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

maurice

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

almost like being at home

a dish drainer would be helpful and a bit wider drive.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley P.

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

Family Wedding

Had a wonderful time at the Wayberry Cottage, the cottage had everything we needed to have a very comfortable stay. The property was very clean and organized. As a family we traveled to the TC area for a family wedding but plan on returning next fall and will definitely seek out the Wayberry Cottage again. The host Jennie and Matt were very responsive to all questions. We were sad to leave, but will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Wonderful girls weekend away!

We traveled to Wayberry Cottage for a girls weekend to celebrate my mom’s 60th birthday. The cottage is immaculately clean and exactly as pictured. I arrived at night and it reminded me of Mel’s cabin in the tv show, “Virgin River”. It’s the cutest place! The cottage had everything we needed; multiple gathering spaces to talk and play games (both indoor and outdoor), a well stocked kitchen, plenty of beds & linens, laundry, and lots of information about the area tucked in the kitchen. It’s a short drive into Lake Ann as well as easy, beautiful drives to Empire, Glen Harbor, and the Traverse City areas. Thank you for being wonderful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

We loved it!

The property was very well taken care of and clean. There were clear instructions on check out procedures and the house had everything needed for cooking meals and sleep arrangements for our 10 person group. This spot is beautiful, surrounded by pines and secluded. It was an easy drive to Traverse City and I would have loved to explore more towards the lakeshore but we didn't have time. Owners were very helpful and great with communication. I would definitely recommend this rental and I will be looking at coming again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Matt and Jennie Therrien

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We built the cottage for the purpose of offering a home for family and friends to vacation, while enjoying the beautiful area where we live year-round. We live a few miles from the cottage and enjoy Lake Ann and Northern Michigan. If you have any questions about the cottage, feel free to contact Jennie at (231) 492-4795 or via email at jennie@wayberrycottage.com.

Why they chose this property

Our cottage has been a choice for family vacations, weekend gatherings of friends as well as a retreat for small groups. We offer a quiet and rural location for getting away from the daily grind.

What makes this property unique

Many guests have enjoyed the screened in porch, lower level rec room, hot tub, fire pit area and the quiet, country feel of the property.

Languages:

English