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Cozy waterfront sunset cottage on Herendeene Lake in Lake Ann, Dock, Dog ok

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Exterior
Property grounds
View of Lake and stairs
Living room - Dining table seats 8, Smart TV with Roku, Computer Monitor and Printer on desk, Books, Games.
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lake Ann, MI
  • Place, Herendeene Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake View
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryan Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy waterfront sunset cottage on Herendeene Lake in Lake Ann, Dock, Dog ok

This cozy waterfront home/cottage is situated on Herendeene Lake, which is a no-wake lake. It's a beautiful and tranquil lake, perfect for fun and relaxation. Just steps away to a private beach. The property has two bedrooms and one bathroom. One of the bedrooms has a queen bed and bunk beds, while the other bedroom has one queen bed. The bathroom features a shower/tub combination.

The kitchen is fully equipped for preparing meals and snacks. Although there is no dishwasher, there is a washer and dryer available. The house is fitted with fans and enjoys a nice breeze. Additionally, there is a screened ridge vent that remains open to let the heat escape. Closing the curtains during the warmest part of the day keeps the home comfortable since there is no air conditioning. There are areas in the house that you will need to step up or step down.

One well-behaved dog is welcome with an additional nonrefundable cleaning fee. However, humans are expected to clean up after their pets.

The property also includes a gas grill for barbecues, a picnic table for outdoor dining, and a fire pit for cozy evenings. A row boat and a canoe are provided for lake adventures. The lakefront has a soft sandy bottom for swimming. Younger guests will enjoy the play set in the yard.

The house is 20 minutes from Traverse City, 15 minutes from Interlochen, 20 minutes from Empire, and 25 minutes from the Sleeping Bear Dunes.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 6

Bedroom 1: queen and bunk bed (two twins) || Bedroom 2: queen bed

OUTDOORS: gas grill, picnic table, fire pit, row boat, canoe, soft sandy lake bottom

INDOORS: WIFI, Smart TV, books, games

KITCHEN: fully equipped kitchen, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, trash bags, paper towels, no dishwasher

GENERAL: towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, NO A/C

PARKING: parking for up to three vehicles or two vehicles and a trailer

MISC: steps between some rooms, approximately 50 steps down to the lake

-- POLICIES --

- One dog allowed with a fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Lake Ann

Located in Lake Ann, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Burnett Park and Interlochen Center for the Arts are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Front Street and Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Jacob's Corn Maze and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Map
Lake Ann, MI

What's nearby

  • Herendeene Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake View - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bryan Lake - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fuller Lake - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lake Ann Historical Society Museum - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Light of Day Organics - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lake Ann Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elderberry Farms Estate - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Red Door Coffee House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy waterfront sunset cottage on Herendeene Lake in Lake Ann, Dock, Dog ok pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy waterfront sunset cottage on Herendeene Lake in Lake Ann, Dock, Dog ok?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy waterfront sunset cottage on Herendeene Lake in Lake Ann, Dock, Dog ok on 24 June 2026 start from AU$311, 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 Cozy waterfront sunset cottage on Herendeene Lake in Lake Ann, Dock, Dog ok?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy waterfront sunset cottage on Herendeene Lake in Lake Ann, Dock, Dog ok?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy waterfront sunset cottage on Herendeene Lake in Lake Ann, Dock, Dog ok?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy waterfront sunset cottage on Herendeene Lake in Lake Ann, Dock, Dog ok located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Herendeene Lake and Lake View. Bryan Lake and Lake Ann Historical Society Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Great Location

Everything we needed for a great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Will be back

Definitely will be coming back!! This was such a great location and want to build more memories here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
New memories await! Thank you!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Michael N.

Herendene lake

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. We were at the lake 47years ago, still beautiful
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
So nice you could return and enjoy one again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

View was amazing and house worked good for our weekend. Air did not work but they did have several fan in house to help with heat this last weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
So glad you enjoyed this cottage. Fans are provided because air conditioning is not a standard amenity in this home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc T.

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

Autumn Sleeping Bear Dunes

Wonderfully nice cabin on Lake Ann, beautiful sunsets, cozy stay with all the amenities of home. Will be returning for sure!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific cottage on quiet lake - great for families (lake with dock, kayak, canoe, fire pit, hammock, outdoor seating, laundry, well-stocked kitchen, etc) and just 15-20 minutes from everything in the area. No AC but cool at night even on hot days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
Thank you! Pleased to know that you enjoyed this cottage on a quiet lake.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lina A.

Great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was an amazing stay for us. The lake was very nice to swim and relax. Good fishing. The cabin was very clean and spacious enough for us all. One of the most relaxing stays so far. Highly recommended!
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Thank you! Nice to hear that you enjoyed an amazing stay at this cottage on the lake.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Clean, comfortable stay

Very nice, family friendly home. Games, crafts and playset for kids. Beautiful view of lake. Very clean and updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No need to go in the boat to fish we caught bigger fish at the dock than in the boat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Great

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great fall colors
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
Wonderful - glad you enjoyed fall Up North!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

Peaceful stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved being at this cottage. It was peaceful and the lake was great for kayaking and swimming. We spent a day at sleeping bear dunes and this location was an easy drive for that. There is no air conditioning and we knew that before we went but it happened to be very hot during the week we were there so that was not very comfortable. Would be much more cozy in a cooler season (though I imagine the lake would be colder too). Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
So glad you had a peaceful enjoyable stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

DENNIS G.

A fine winter stayover

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a perfect location for visiting family in the winter. It looked like it would be excellent in the spring, summer and fall--but the deep snow prevented an exploration of the grounds and the path to the lake.Overall, top notch.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2025
Thank you! We did have a nice snowfall this year, but are ready for our spring and summer guests.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Ethel’s Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and very well equipped. Note, you are in the woods so there may be bugs. There is also some road noise since it is right off of a county highway. Very close to wineries and Sleeping Bear. Would rent again.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2024
Thank you for reviewing this property. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the location and would stay again!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sarah M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
No A/C!! When booking this place it did not say anything about no A/C. Upon check in, the book mentions to not overuse the A/C so at some point there was A/C. We happened to stay during probably one of the hottest weekends which when you’re going to the beach is ideal but not when you’re staying in a cabin with no air flow. We would not have stayed had we known there was no air. The view is beautiful and location is good for the city and dunes. They were very thorough on making sure you received all your information. Made sure to do a check in to make sure you got in okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2025
Thank you for your review. We are confused regarding your comment of no A/C. Both, on our website and on the VRBO website, under the heading GENERAL: NO A/C. We are sorry.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheryl Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was ok. The cottage is very poorly constructed. We did not like that there were big drops from one room to the next, and a handmade moveable step was placed to step on. This was a bit dangerous for us since we are older & I have had a hip replacement. It was also a struggle for our 8 yr old Labrador. I also wish there was a grab handle in the shower for safety. The kitchen cabinets & counter were horrible; extremely cheap and very old. The grounds were nice, but the tons of steps down to the lake were precarious. This rental is not good for an older couple or anyone with any kind of mobility issue. It was very clean, and the mattress was comfortable. But the step situation was dangerous for anyone! The view of the lake was nice; it’s a pretty little lake.
Moveable step placed at high step up from kitchen into dining area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
Thank you for reviewing this property. We appreciate your observations and suggestions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn R.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2025
Thank you for the 5-Star review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you for the 5-Star review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

mary g.

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

Fun restfull

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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