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Enchanted Lakeside Cottage Nestled in Perennial Gardens

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, video library
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lake Ann, MI
  • Place, Lake View
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryan Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Almira Township Hall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Lake Ann

With a stay at this cottage in Lake Ann, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake View. .This cottage is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Lake Michigan and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Herendeene Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Lake View - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bryan Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Herendeene Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Almira Township Hall - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Ann Brewing Company - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dilbert's Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Light of Day Organics - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lake Ann Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bradley’s Pub & Grille - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Elderberry Farms Estate - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Enchanted Lakeside Cottage Nestled in Perennial Gardens Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeramie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was wonderful! Very clean and homey with plenty of gorgeous views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary C., Hawks

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and lovely. Perfect place for our girls getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth m.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Molli C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

julie o.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Frances F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristi V.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward N R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot, wonderful host.

Very cute two story house with nice views of the lake. Full kitchen, two sitting rooms, 1 bedroom, and 1.5 bathrooms. The stairway is very narrow and steep, so some might feel uncomfortable going up and down.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway in a beautiful lake location

Dorina was a very welcoming host who gave us our space. The cabin was clean and comfortable, and the kitchen well-stocked with utensils, pots, etc so we were able to prepare most of our meals. The location is a good distance from both Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes NP, and being right on a lake itself makes a nice place to spend the day. The cabin made a wonderful place to stay for our first vacation as a solo family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Spot

We really enjoyed the access to the lake and the outdoor patio with a beautiful lake view. Conveniently located - short drives to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Host was very helpful in her knowledge of the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerald B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Relaxing Return

We have stayed at the cottage several times although it has probably been at least three years since our last visit. In spite of a rainy week, this was one of the most relaxing vacations we have ever had. We hope that we are able to return before the end of the year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021