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

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

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Willow Cottage in bloom.
The Willow Cottage
Willow's front porch
Sandy beach frontage with firm sandy lake bottom. 2 docks and swimming raft.
70 ft  of sandy beach and lake bottom and dock

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

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Traverse City, MI
  • Popular LocationBass Lake4 min drive
  • Popular LocationTurtle Creek Stadium8 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Wolf Lodge Water Park8 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)16 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 2 bedroom, 1 bath vacation cottage - Willow.
-One of 2 cottages that make up our small family owned and operated lakeside resort.
-It is located on one of the best 70 ft. of sandy beach frontage that Silver Lake offers.
- Silver Lake is a crystal clear 600 acre spring-fed lake. It is surrounded by pine and hardwood trees with islands and peninsulas. It is great for boating, fishing and swimming.
- It is an easy 10 minute drive to Traverse City.

-The cottage has: Wi-Fi, cable TVs, central air conditioning, gas fireplace, central heat, and a fully equipped kitchen.
-There are 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 has been in existence since the 1930's when Silver Lake had only a few fishing resorts and cottages. The original owners picked 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

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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. Note: this is an animal dander free cottage.
The common lake-side yard is not to be used for soccer, Frisbee, bean bag toss, football, softball etc. There is an area behind the cottages for games
no smoking/vaping of any substance is allowed on the property (inside or outside).

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 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. The Crown Golf Club and Hickory Hills Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Map
Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 4 min drive
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 7 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 8 min drive
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 8 min drive
  • Front Street - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 8 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 6 min drive
  • Culver's - 7 min drive
  • Buffalo Wild Wings - 7 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?

This family-friendly Traverse City cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bass Lake and The Crown Golf Club. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park 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

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

About the host

Hosted by Marian

Host profile image
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 worked on the cottages as a family. Over the years, our children have learned many skills and developed a great work ethic as everyone helped over the years.

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 the northern part of the 70 ft. of frontage. Maple Grove 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 will call home during their stay. You will be able to relax and enjoy your vacation as we are very available for assistance as we are here to help.
We are available for 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.
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