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Enchanted Lakeside Cottage Nestled in Perennial Gardens

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Property grounds
A cozy living room with a wooden-framed door, a cushioned chair, a small table with a lamp, a red sofa, and a window with curtains.
A rustic bedroom with wooden walls, a bed with floral bedding, a ceiling fan, and a wicker chair.
A small, dark-colored building with a red roof and a door, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A stone patio with wicker furniture, surrounded by a forest.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bryan Lake
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Lake Ann, MI
  • Place, Lake View
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryan Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Ann Historical Society Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Enchanted Lakeside Cottage Nestled in Perennial Gardens

Experience Northern Michigan's beauty and charm at the "Cottage Garden."

The "Cottage Garden" is nestled among perennial gardens and towering white pines on Lakeview Lake just outside the village of Lake Ann, 15 minutes west of Traverse City. Enjoy the many perennial gardens while watching the white-tail deer stop by for a drink at the shore or the many species of birds who have made their homes in the birdhouses throughout the gardens.

Lakeview Lake is a private, beautiful lake and offers great kayaking and fishing including pike, bluegill, and bass for you to try your fishing skills.

The "Cottage Garden" offers one bedroom, two baths, a hide-a-bed in the living and sitting rooms, full kitchen, and laundry. The walk-out patio is perfect for romantic dinners and spectacular sunsets.

Keywords: Cottage, garden, lakeview

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4888vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lake Ann

Located in Lake Ann, this cottage is on a lake. 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. Interlochen Center for the Arts and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Lake Ann, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake View - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bryan Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Ann Historical Society Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fuller Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Ann Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Ann Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bradley’s Pub & Grille - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dilbert's Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hayloft Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Red Canoe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanted Lakeside Cottage Nestled in Perennial Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Enchanted Lakeside Cottage Nestled in Perennial Gardens?

As of 22 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enchanted Lakeside Cottage Nestled in Perennial Gardens on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,032, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Enchanted Lakeside Cottage Nestled in Perennial Gardens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enchanted Lakeside Cottage Nestled in Perennial Gardens?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanted Lakeside Cottage Nestled in Perennial Gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanted Lakeside Cottage Nestled in Perennial Gardens located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake View and Bryan Lake. Fuller Lake and Lake Ann Historical Society Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeramie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was wonderful! Very clean and homey with plenty of gorgeous views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and lovely. Perfect place for our girls getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was delightfully charming as we're our hosts, who live right next door. The lake was pretty and was good for fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth m.

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

Beautiful & Cozy Cottage

This beautiful cottage was the perfect spot for us to enjoy the Michigan coastline.The hosts were very helpful & welcoming.Totally immaculate. The gardens made it so lovely. Great location for a quiet week.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

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

Cozy

Very cozy and cute cottage. Beautiful location but didn’t realize there wouldn’t be much swim access and the bedding and towels had a very musty smell. Otherwise great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molli C.

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

Romantic cozy cabin

Loved this cozy cabin right on the lake. Dorina was super friendly, easy going, and communicative. The sunsets were incredible. The location was perfect. Def would come back! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick weekend getaway with my husband in this cozy cottage. Location was ideal for visiting some of our favorite places (wineries, cedar polka festival and Lake Ann brewery). View of lake was nice and peaceful with just some ducks as neighbors. The stairwell is a little tight for taller people, i am 5'10" and had to do a limbo dance to get downstairs to the bedroom. Gardens surrounding cottage are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

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

Beautiful property.

The property was beautiful and quiet. Just what we were looking for. The property owner was very helpful and responded quickly with any questions. Definitely would recommend a stay there!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

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

Mom and Daughters get away.

They had a great stay and enjoyed all the area offered. The cabin is cute and peaceful as the pictures show. Mom did say the bed was really really high but was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Randy/ Stephanie F.

We love this cottage!

This cottage is everything we want and need for a long weekend getaway. Comfortable, clean and affordable. It’s our fourth time staying here and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words! its such a wonderful feeling to share & know that others are enjoying. I appreciate your patronage!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Nice

Very quaint & very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

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

Enchanted Experience

My entire experience was nothing short of enchanted…from the garden fragrances to the thoughtfully designed details in and around the cottage. The views are spectacular and I left feeling rejuvenated. I will be back and am so grateful for such a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie o.

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

a wonderful place in all ways

Nothing but excellent things to say here; such a charming place, and Dorina is the best host ever. Unrelated, we loved Lake Ann and also Glen Arbor. I have to do a special shout out to a clothing store called "The Cottonseed" because I especially loved their clothing. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Magical Stay

This property was everything I had hoped it would be and more! A beautiful cozy cottage with gorgeous perennial gardens by the lake. It was quiet and quaint. I loved the coziness of the fireplace for the chilly evenings. There were fresh flowers throughout the property for a welcoming touch. It was the perfect getaway and close to all that Northern Muchigan has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2020
Thank you for such a nice review, Amy. I have shared them with Dorina. We hope to see you again for another Northern Michigan stay. Janine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc F.

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

Hidden Gem

If aesthetics matter to you you'll love this little cabin in the woods. Beautiful landscaping meets you upon arrival and welcomes you with a private experience thoughtfully put together. We enjoyed the shade and lake views while grilling dinner after a day of sun on the beach. It's a short 20 minute the Esch Beach for beautiful sunsets. Great time and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Splendid Stay!

The property is beautiful, relaxing and quiet. Flowers bloomed everywhere. Friendly dogs welcomed us and showed us to our doorstep. Woke up to the sounds of loons on the lake every morning. Comfy bed. Close to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor and Traverse City. Would 10/10 recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. You were a joy to host and we hope to see you again :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances F.

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

Where were the 7 dwarves?

The Garden Cottage is simply magical and I truly did expect the 7 dwarves to come marching by, singing “Hi, ho,hi, ho, it’s off to work we go.” The cottage is charming and so is its owner, Dorina. She is very personable and helpful. We found the location to be great for the things we wanted to do in the area. The shower was great too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you so much we love having you all here 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Nice place

Loved Dorina's place - it was so chill and serene. We had a baby and a toddler with us and there was an extra living room downstairs that we could set up their bassinet and crib in which was perfect. Flowers for us in every room, bed was super comfortable and it had everything we needed - in particular, I appreciated having nice pots and pans to use - sometimes in vacation rentals these are just throwaway items from thrift stores, and it was so nice to have clean items. The place was absolutely charming!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

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

Exceptional - An Introvert's Dream

The perfect place to to everything and nothing. We enjoyed quick trips to the big lake, a bit of hiking, and some great food. However, our favorite thing was staying in to enjoy the beautiful stillness of the tall pines and gorgeous lake views. There are wonderful views from the lakeside chairs, the cottage patio, the sitting room, and the comfy bed. We loved peeping wildlife at the water's edge and hearing the loons. The cottage is decorated in a way that makes you realize that good design immediately lowers blood pressure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi V.

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

Charming cottage - gorgeous gardens!

We loved staying here! The gardens you see in the property listing are as beautiful if not even more so in person. Very pleasant setting right on a small lake. The cottage is lovely, great for 2 people, might be a little tight for more than that but still workable. The patio right outside the bedroom looking out onto the lake was a great way to start the day. We had a nice chat with the owner who takes great pride in the property. Easy short drive to Traverse City or Interlochen, depending on which direction you are headed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

Absolutely PERFECT!

There are 3 things I want to go over in this review: 1. Janine Mongomery 2. THE COTTAGE! 3. Dorina Rudd. Janine is who we dealt with during the rental agreement process. She was extremely nice and prompt in returning my emails and answering every question I had. She was easy to work with and very professional. The cottage is a masterpiece! The gardens surround the property and were in full bloom during our stay. Flowers everywhere, stone sidewalks, cute little out buildings on the property that are even maintained well and the sounds of birds all day. It's set back off the road, so no busy traffic flying by right outside your door all day. Truly peaceful! Inside was more than we expected. From the pictures, I knew it'd be cute, but the details blew us away. Dorina's profession as a designer truly comes through in this cottage. Very unique, very cozy and more than we could have anticipated. We opened all of the windows and had the most incredible lake breeze all day long through the cottage. She has games and books available and a binder with the history of the cottage. After reading her story, you can't help but appreciate what she has done with the property. The cottage was very clean and the kitchen had everything we needed to stay for the week. The decorating was off the charts adorable! The color schemes and furniture used made this place a real treat to stay in! Very comfortable queen bed that sits right next to a large sliding door that faces the lake. We slept like a rock with the cool night breeze! Dorina was an absolute joy. We met her on our 2nd day and talked briefly. She was very friendly and approachable but our 5th day is when I really got to spend some time learning about her, her history and hearing some of her stories. I felt an easy connection with her. I told my husband that if we lived up there that there's no doubt she and I would be friends. Just a very REAL lady with stories that are definitely book worthy. Her personality and friendliness made our vacation even that much more memorable. We love the area. Northern MI just can't be beat. I would highly recommend this rental cottage to anyone looking for a peaceful, quiet vacation in a truly unique and charming cottage. 5 stars for sure!!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Colleen, Thank you for such a wonderful review! When I passed on your comments to Dorina she said it brought tears to her eyes, happy tears. Sharing her haven and heritage with others who so thoroughly enjoy it is truly a blessing to her. She added "it was such a pleasure to have them. What a blessing it is to have the cottage and meet such fabulous people" We hope to see you all again soon. Janine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at The Enchanted Cottage on Memorial weekend! The cottage was adorable and the grounds and landscaping were amazing. It had an “On Golden Pond” vibe. Very relaxing. The host has really gone the extra mile here. We loved the cute touches with all the little vases of flowers throughout the cottage. Everything was very clean & well organized. I would love to return soon to see the landscaping in full bloom!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

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

Perfect spot

We stayed 4 nights in this perfect cottage. It’s tiny, but charming in every detail. We were traveling with 2 teens and expected them to have to share a sofa bed. In fact, there is a sofa bed in each of the sitting areas. The indoor spaces (including the adorable and fully functional kitchen) are perfect for our family, but it’s the outdoor spaces that make this the most perfect cottage ever, starting with the adorable paint colors. The cottage is surrounded by flowers, the outdoor furniture is comfortable and the beach area is perfectly appointed. Our expectations weren’t just exceeded, but we’re blown away. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

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

Beautiful Weekend Getaway

With am extremely hectic couple of months preceding our anniversary, my wife and I was looking for a quiet getaway for our anniversary, and came across this cottage. It was everything we had hoped for and more! Quaint, quiet, scenic, and well furnished. My biggest regret is we only had a couple days. Reasonable drive to Lake Ann andTraverse City for more activities. We will definitely stay here again, hopefully in the summer for some kayaking and swimming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

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

Beautiful

Such a beautiful area! We definitely will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dorina Rudd

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Dorina, the cottage owner, is also the owner of Design Strategies. Her detail to decorating and interior design is as much a part of the cottage's enchantment as are the gardens. Her history is displayed throughout the property from days spent with her grandpa as a little girl to now raising her own family here. Coming to the cottage is like coming home again. Everyone seems to find a personal touch that stirs up a fond memory of their own childhood or past.

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