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Sandy Beach Cottage on Silver Lake

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A lakeside property with a dock, a swimming area, and a house with a large deck.
A single-story house with a well-maintained lawn, a wooden deck, and a large tree in the foreground.
A two-story house with a front porch, a deck, and a small garden area.
A single-story house with a front yard, a small garden area, and a visible chimney.
A single-story house with a well-maintained lawn and a small garden area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, beach near Kevwitch Cove
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Cox Pond
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Interlochen Center for the Arts. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • beach near Kevwitch Cove - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • beach near Cox Pond - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Front Street - 14 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Beach Cottage on Silver Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandy Beach Cottage on Silver Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Beach Cottage on Silver Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Beach Cottage on Silver Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Beach Cottage on Silver Lake located?

This Traverse City holiday home is on the beach, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Turtle Creek Stadium, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Crown Golf Club and Bass Lake. Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve and Grand Traverse Mall are also within 6 miles (10 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. 64 out of 64 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was an amazing experience, just the quiet getaway we needed. The house was immaculate and well stocked with just about everything we needed. The beach and dock were exactly as described, and we spent most of our time out there. We swam, fished, and utilized the multiple paddle boards they offered with the rental. This property was the perfect spot, away from the business of Downtown Traverse City, while easily drivable to all the spots we wanted to explore on our trip. We cannot wait to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very well done property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal Cottage

Loved our stay at this ideal cottage. Perfectly located, well equipped, thoughtful host touches. Great for our family of four!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach house was perfect for our week-long stay. The internet was fast enough to be able to work from home. The lake is clean and great for swimming. We enjoyed all of the extras like the kayaks, paddle boards and tubes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage!

Loved our stay! Clean and cute cottage, friendly owners. The cottage had everything we needed, including a fully equipped kitchen, towels, etc, plus lots of games and toys for the kids. Silver Lake is always clean and warm
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Bliss

What a beautiful and clean home with everything you could need. The views were magnificent and the amenities were above expectations. It’s a must book for future families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful hosts and great for time on the lake or exploring other parts of northern Michigan!

We had a great stay. Dave and Ellen were fantastic hosts. Nothing but great things to stay about them and their cottage. You can tell they take great pride in keeping the house and their property spotless. We stayed for a week and divided our time between hanging out on Silver Lake and exploring Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, Crystal Lake and Frankfort, all of which are anywhere from 15 minutes to 40 minutes of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week. It is apparent as soon as you walk in that Dave and Ellen love this cottage. There is so much attention to detail. The kitchen is very well stocked. They supply so many things that many other rentals do not. Having the washer and dryer was really nice. As the week went on we noticed so many little things around the cottage that showcases their love and emotional connection to this lake house. It’s so well cared for you can just tell they made so many memories with their own family that they now share it with other families. Our kids enjoyed all of the toys and games! Dave and Ellen live next door and had a larger group of family stay there the second part of the week. It would have been nice to have a little heads up that we would be sharing the swim platform, floats, etc with such a large group. We returned from adventuring one day hoping to float in the lake and everything was being used. So we changed and left again. It wasn’t a big deal it just would have been nice to have been given a heads up. Overall we had a wonderful time, will likely stay again, and would recommend this cottage to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

We had a fantastic week at Sandy Beach Cottage! Dave and Ellen were exceptional hosts and have truly thought of everything when setting up their rental experience. The home is more than fully equipped! It was clean, comfortable, and easy to relax in. The location in relation to Traverse City was perfect. Not too close to deal with traffic, but close enough to go in to downtown for dinner, shopping, etc. We would highly recommend this property and these hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Can't wait to come back!

Our stay here was top-notch! From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed. Lots of personal touches and you can tell they really care about making your stay the best it can be! Kitchen was fully stocked (I was actually surprised by how well stocked it was) and they provided everything you could need! Clean, quiet, and all around great- we really loved being able to relax on the water. We loved our stay at Ellen and Dave's place so much, we're already talking about when we can plan another trip! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Welcoming and Beautiful Lake Home

First time to up north Michigan! What a beautiful area. Our visit was great and Dave and Ellen were accommodating and welcoming from the time we arrived with our two kids under 5 yo—small inviting touches like welcome messages on the sidewalk and beach. The lake cottage has everything you need for a vacation with family. Ellen and Dave have thought about everything. They were willing to do anything to make our visit enjoyable despite June's cool temperatures and rainy days. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect Summer get away!

David and Ellen were the perfect host and set the perfect escape for family. From the moment we arrived we felt welcome and knew it was going to be a special stay. We were in town for our son's graduation and David and Ellen left him personalized signs congratulating him. There were even home cooked brownies for our 9 year old daughter. When we looked out the window to the perfect beach and lake view, we realized all the lake toys were included. The kids had a great time in the water and my wife and I enjoyed all the relaxing spaces created to sit and watch them. I highly recommend you treat yourself to a stay here. D-
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Little Lake House

From the moment we got to the house till we left, Dave and Ellen were the best hosts! They made sure our stay was enjoyable and we're so kind to let us know of a local baseball game that we took our kids too. The house was very clean and had everything you'd need. We brought our 2 young boys (6 & 2) and they absolutely loved all the toys in the house and the beach area. The kayaks and row boat were a plus, we were able to enjoy those often during our stay. My husband and son enjoyed fishing off the dock every morning cathing rock bass and blue gill. This truly is the best location. We would enjoy quiet days at the lake then in the evenings we would drive to downtown Traverse City to eat and go to the park (only a short 12 minute drive). Book it if it's available, your won't regret it! Thanks again Dave and Ellen for your hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation home

Beautiful property and very clean. Ellen and David were very helpful and welcoming during our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice vacation property

Excellent location on Silver Lake with many amenities provided by the owners. Nice beachfront location with dock, tubes, kayaks, firepit, and the cottage is well stocked with everything you may need for an enjoyable stay. Cottage has family rooms on both floors, which gave our teenagers space of their own. The owners live next door and are very friendly and welcoming. Recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Experience!

Our stay here was exceptional! The property is exactly as described. The owners are fabulous and have thought of and provided everything to make your stay worry free. Their attention to detail is outstanding and the personal touches were everywhere. We especially enjoyed making home cooked breakfasts, spending time kayaking or just floating on the lake, and several game nights. The neighborhood is quiet and the area easy to navigate. We spent time at Sleeping Bear Dunes, Mackinac Island, and in the Manistee area. The owners and property are among the best of the best. We couldn’t have asked for a more fulfilling stay. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

perfect as expected by previous reviews

the place was stocked with essentials, very clean and well organized hosts Dave and Ellen were very accomodating of my last minute booking and went out of their way to make sure it went smooth the view here is better than the pics, I wish I had more time there will not look elsewhere when I am in the area again (unless of course it's booked due to all the happy returns)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

Property was very nice, quant and clean The property owners were very accommodating to our needs. Lets not forget about the lovely views the property offered. This home is a gem in the rough.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

We had a lovely time all thanks to Dave and Ellen. They take immense pride in their home and what they do and it really shows. When we booked the reservation we received a call from Dave thanking us for booking with them and just introducing himself. I thought that was such a nice gesture! When we arrived for our trip we were greeted by our hosts and a welcome side walk chalk display, brownies, and a special note on the kitchen table. They are the most welcoming family and we felt like it was a home away from home. The home is extremely clean and it is evident a lot of time was spent to be Covid conscience. The house has everything you could possibly need during your trip. Everything! We will most definitely be back! I highly recommend this property, just a wonderful experience. Thank you for opening your home to us Dave and Ellen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family vacation

This rental was great! The cabin is fully equipped with everything you need. The private beach was well maintained and my kids loved playing there. We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boats. The cabin was extremely clean. The owners are easy to deal with and very responsive to anything you might need. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful in every way

Hard to overstate how much we enjoyed our vacation to Traverse City and our stay with David and Ellen. They are wonderful hosts and they take pride in making you feel welcome and in providing little extras that are so lovely. We have young kids and the place was perfect for our family. I’d highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our new home away from home.

Dave and Ellen were fantastic hosts who had everything we could possibly imagine and some. This was our first family vacation with our two kids ( 3 years old and 1 year old). My daughter had the time of her life playing on the beach every day and my wife and I both had tears in our eyes as we were backing out of the driveway to head home on our last day… We know now we do not have to pack half of the stuff we did this time and we can not wait to return next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Weekend 2021

Myself and 3 other ladies stayed at this property for memorial weekend and it was amazing. The owners are super nice and gave us the tour of the cottage when we got there. Ellen was super sweet and made all of us brownies. The breach front was very nice and clean. Very asscessible driveway.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, excellent host

Our family of four stayed for the week. Never have I seen such a well stocked house. If you forgot it no worries Ellen & Dave more than likely have it there for you. Great location Minutes from TC downtown and a short drive to the dunes. Can’t wait for our next trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great stay

great hosts; really enjoyed it; fantastic location to everything in the area
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
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