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Adorable Silver Lake Cottage in Traverse City!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Bass Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Cox Pond
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Traverse City

With a stay at this cottage in Traverse City, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Front Street. .This cottage is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Traverse City Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Bass Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • beach near Cox Pond - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Front Street - 13 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 19 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 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.

Adorable Silver Lake Cottage in Traverse City!

This charming and updated cottage on Silver Lake is the perfect vacation destination! Silver Lake is a 600 acre all sports spring fed lake that offers boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, skiing, swimming--you can do it all! Located just 7 miles to downtown Traverse City, it's a quick drive in for shopping, dining, and sightseeing. Or you can stay right where you are and relax by the water with your *private dock, grill, fire pit, and sandy frontage. Our cottage is always kept pet free, keeping the house and yard extra clean for our guests!

Our cottage sleeps 6 with 2 queen bedrooms and a queen sleeper sofa in the sun room. There is a fully stocked kitchen, full bathroom, washer/dryer, dining area to seat 6, and sunroom with yet another amazing view out over the water. We provide linens, kitchen necessities, etc.

Grab the family and enjoy an amazing getaway at an amazing spot! If you have a larger group--we work with the cottage directly next door & property kiddy corner across the private drive so you can double the memories!
VRBO ID number 9431663 & VRBO ID number 2124900

*Due to a short warm weather season, dock, kayaks & waterfront are guaranteed open and available from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. It's possible they will be available before &/or after these dates, but not guaranteed.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

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Adorable Silver Lake Cottage in Traverse City! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kourtney K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved our stay! The house had such a warm, cozy feel that made it easy to relax and feel right at home. Everything was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up for guests. The neighborhood was quiet and friendly, and we felt completely safe the entire time. It’s in a great location—close to everything we needed, yet peaceful enough to unwind after a busy day. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and would definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin right on the lake with a dock right on the beach. Overall the house was an excellent option for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim z., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly. Beautiful lake perfect for swimming and fishing. Well equipped home. Plan to return
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot, Great view!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host Katie was very accommodating with our requests and prompt with response. The property was everything as advertised. Overall we had a great stay and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica S., Anderson Indiana

Disliked: Cleanliness

Infestation everywhere

We stayed at this property from June 16–20 and unfortunately, it did not meet our expectations. The booking process was straightforward, but issues began immediately upon arrival. The outdoor area was overrun with ants and ant hills — from the driveway to the backyard and lake path — making it difficult to enjoy the exterior amenities, including the fire pit and patio.Inside, we noticed many dead bugs on ceilings, walls, curtains, and lamps, which made us question the cleaning quality despite paying a cleaning fee. The bedrooms were extremely small with no space for luggage or storage. The living room couch was undersized and uncomfortable for a main gathering space. The pull-out bed for extra guests was located in a back patio room that was difficult to sleep in due to frequent insect activity and a lack of bug protection.The patio also had glass panels that didn’t seem designed for outdoor safety, which concerned us. The bathroom layout was awkward, with a very low toilet and a shower so small it was hard to use comfortably.After buying and using outdoor bug spray to make the space more usable, we were charged a fee post-checkout. We also experienced an issue with the lockbox during checkout, informed the host, and still received a late checkout fee.While we appreciate the location and listing photos, the actual experience was not what we hoped for. We recommend future guests ask detailed questions before booking.
Dead squashed bugs from others before us, cleaning fee?
Bugs in third living quarters.
Bugs on beds
Glass panels
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce B.

Great place to stay, floor was a little dirty baby that was crawling around ended up filthy from the floor. Found a hat behind a couch from a prior guest, other than that great place to stay just as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ronda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall vacation

Great property and excellent host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage with a view!

We loved our stay and hope to return next year! 5 stars all around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P., Fox Lake IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage with a view.

We enjoyed the larger kitchen since we had a graduation open house to cater to. Bedrooms are small with little luggage room, but tolerable. Only complaint would be the small bathroom and even smaller shower. A larger person would not be able to use the shower. No extra towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy getaway

Quiet, clean, beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary

We enjoyed our stay. Katie was great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage is immaculate with a wonderful view. It has everything you need for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation at Silver Lake

Loved this cottage - is small but efficient and has an amazing sun room and great deck overlooking the lake. Katie was really communicative about property and rental and the check-in/out process was very smooth. The kitchen is lacking enough tools to really cook beyond the very basics, but there is a fantastic gas grill that was ready to go! The washer and dryer in the house were a real bonus - and came in really handy. We really enjoyed our stay - this property also benefits from great location - just outside of Traverse City, so it is relatively quiet, but very quick drive to be downtown for dining out and other entertainments! The only thing really lacking was a first aid kit - many properties have one and we realized too late that there wasn't one here (finger cut while cleaning fish). Fantastic place though!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway with a friend

What a lovely stay at this two bedroom cottage on Silver Lake. A perfect and much needed getaway with a friend. The view was amazing and we enjoyed what the area had to offer. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall vacation

The home was perfect for our fall vacation. Everything we needed was provided. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

First L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Romantic getaway

We had a great time at this cottage! The host was very accommodating of our requests, and we enjoyed the beautiful views of the sunrises and the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Lake Retreat

Loved our stay here! Katie was very accommodating and replied to our messages in a timely manner. The property was beautiful being situated right on the water. The back had large windows allowing us to catch beautiful views of the lake and sunrise over it! Though we didn’t use the lake (too cold), the fall colors were amazing up here and everything was within a short drive from the cottage, including some nice hiking/walking trails. The cottage was very clean, updated, and made for an easy stay! We would definitely come back here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cutest little cottage

Love this lake and the cottage . Close to downtown Traverse City and many other places !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Silver Lake Cottage

It is an adorable, modern cottage, right on the lake. Large windows with amazing views. Very clean. Unsure how to turn on heat-owner replied within 10 minutes and problem solved. Cold, rainy day, perfectly comfortable reading and spending day inside (can’t say that about a hotel). Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Location and Lake Views!

I have stayed here twice and it's a delightful little cottage on the water with amazing sunrises and beauty. The beds are very comfortable, nice larger kitchen, with washer and dryer (need to bring your own laundry detergent). The only improvement I would suggest in a stand up cabinet or small table in the bathroom -- there is nowhere to put toiletries, hair dryer, etc. Otherwise, a perfect location and a kind and responsive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in every way!

We loved this property! Close to everything, yet private and so relaxing to be on the lake. The kitchen had everything we needed, as we cooked most of our meals at the cottage. We brought our small fishing boat, and it was so convenient to be able to leave it in the water and use the pier. The public boat launch is quiet and easy to access. Katie answered any questions we had quickly, and was a true pleasure! We definitely hope to stay here again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021