10/10 Excellent
Kristy C.
24 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Kristy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Entire home
Located directly on Silver Lake. 10 minutes from Traverse City
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Traverse City, MI
- Place, Bass Lake2 min drive
- Place, Front Street11 min drive
- Place, Traverse City Beach18 min drive
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
4 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Located directly on Silver Lake. 10 minutes from Traverse City
Modern and charming beachfront cottage is an 1100 sq. ft. home.
Our Traverse City 3 bedroom, 2 bath vacation cottage - Maple Grove.
-One of 2 cottages that make up our small family owned and operated lakeside resort.
-It is located on one of the best 70 ft. of sandy beach frontage that Silver Lake offers.
- Silver Lake is a crystal clear 600 acre spring-fed lake. It is surrounded by pine and hardwood trees with islands and peninsulas. It is great for boating, fishing and swimming.
- It is an easy 10 minute drive to Traverse City.
-The cottage has: Wi-Fi, cable TVs, central air conditioning, gas fireplace, central heat, and a fully equipped kitchen.
-There are two docks, a swimming raft, kayaks, paddle boards and hammocks which are available to our guests at no extra charge.
-Each cottage has its own outdoor table, charcoal grill and campfire pits with wood provided.
-The resort has been in existence since the 1930's when Silver Lake had only a few fishing resorts and cottages. The original owners picked prime lake sandy beach frontage to locate this resort. It is on ¾ of an acre of flat lake-front property, 500 ft. from the road, with a large backyard for games.. Having direct frontage with no steps to the lake if a plus for lake living.
PLEASE NOTE: All children and babies are counted per the health department restrictions. Minimum age to reserve cottage is 25 years old. No parties, no events, no day visitors/guests are allowed
This is a smoke free (vaping, smoking of any substance), pet free resort. No exceptions, please don't ask.
The other cottage located in our little resort, is VRBO property ID # 162920 (Willow).
Our Traverse City 3 bedroom, 2 bath vacation cottage - Maple Grove.
-One of 2 cottages that make up our small family owned and operated lakeside resort.
-It is located on one of the best 70 ft. of sandy beach frontage that Silver Lake offers.
- Silver Lake is a crystal clear 600 acre spring-fed lake. It is surrounded by pine and hardwood trees with islands and peninsulas. It is great for boating, fishing and swimming.
- It is an easy 10 minute drive to Traverse City.
-The cottage has: Wi-Fi, cable TVs, central air conditioning, gas fireplace, central heat, and a fully equipped kitchen.
-There are two docks, a swimming raft, kayaks, paddle boards and hammocks which are available to our guests at no extra charge.
-Each cottage has its own outdoor table, charcoal grill and campfire pits with wood provided.
-The resort has been in existence since the 1930's when Silver Lake had only a few fishing resorts and cottages. The original owners picked prime lake sandy beach frontage to locate this resort. It is on ¾ of an acre of flat lake-front property, 500 ft. from the road, with a large backyard for games.. Having direct frontage with no steps to the lake if a plus for lake living.
PLEASE NOTE: All children and babies are counted per the health department restrictions. Minimum age to reserve cottage is 25 years old. No parties, no events, no day visitors/guests are allowed
This is a smoke free (vaping, smoking of any substance), pet free resort. No exceptions, please don't ask.
The other cottage located in our little resort, is VRBO property ID # 162920 (Willow).
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
No pets, no exceptions.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping of any substance.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please do NOT strip the beds. We do it as part of our cleaning.
Do NOT lock the door. We are cleaning as soon as you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Traverse City
Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the beach. Old Town Playhouse and City Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Interlochen Center for the Arts. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Traverse City, MI
What's nearby
- Bass Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- Turtle Creek Stadium - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
- Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 9 min drive - 12.6 km
- Front Street - 11 min drive - 13.7 km
- Traverse City Beach - 18 min drive - 19.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 8 min drive
- Culver's - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Starbucks - 8 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Robert S.
23 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful Family Place
Robert S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Kellie S.
18 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot on the lake!!!
Kellie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie D.
6 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Vacation
Stephanie D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pam P.
21 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Pam P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Celestina B.
8 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing
Celestina B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jacki M.
2 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty Great Place
Jacki M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Keegan C.
8 Jul, 2016
Perfect Weekend Getaway!
Keegan C.
10/10 Excellent
Nancy H.
20 Sept, 2018
Beautiful cottage on quiet lake!
Nancy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
David D.
20 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traverse City Lakefront
David D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Deborah G.
12 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Deborah G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kara R.
19 Sept, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house at a great location
Kara R.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Nate R.
30 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great experience
Nate R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Stefan N.
18 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week vacation during COVID
Stefan N.
10/10 Excellent
Monika S.
15 Jul, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful relaxing getaway
Monika S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
8/10 Good
Don B.
27 Oct, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October 2019
Don B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Melanie B.
14 Oct, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Melanie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Beth C.
1 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Beth C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Matthew W., Jenison,MI. USA
20 May, 2019
Cherry Cup
Matthew W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Douglas M.
26 Oct, 2018
N’ary a complaint
Douglas M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Janice F.
13 Jul, 2016
Aaaaaaaah, yes!
Janice F.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
judy k.
15 Jun, 2015
Can't wait to go back!
judy k.
About the host
Hosted by Marian
My husband, Tom and I were married in 1979. We moved to Traverse City in 1980 from the city of Detroit. My mother was raised on an local farm. My maternal great grandparents were pioneers to the area. My mother moved away when she was a young adult. I developed my love for the area as a young child as we vacationed every year in Traverse City. Tom and I honeymooned in Traverse City and moved there 9 months later. We raised our 5 children in Traverse City. We discovered and purchased our small resort in 1989. It was a diamond in the rough, but it had a great private sandy beach and was in close to Traverse City. We remodeled the cottages as we raised our 5 children. We worked on the cottages as a family. Over the years, our children have learned many skills and developed a great work ethic as everyone helped over the years.
Why they chose this property
Our small 2 cottage resort offers one of the best frontages on Silver Lake. The cottages are off set from each other. Maple Grove sits back about 100 ft. from the beach with a lawn between the house and the beach. The view of the lake is unobstructed. The Willow is 10 feet from the beach on the northern part of the 70 ft. of frontage. The cottages are close to town but far enough away to leave the hubbub on the city behind.
What makes this property unique
- Our own home is located on the property. We have owned and managed the 2 cottages since 1989. We strive to provide a peaceful and enjoyable experience for our guests. We take great pride in providing clean/comfortable/updated homes that our guests will call home during their stay. You will be able to relax and enjoy your vacation as we are very available for assistance as we are here to help.
-We have an additional 30 ft. of lake frontage for our personal use. We have our seaplane docked there.
-We are available for sight-seeing advice, golf courses, nature areas and restaurant recommendations. We have maps of nearby bike, walking trails, winery/brewery brochures and places only the locals know where to go and see.
-We have an additional 30 ft. of lake frontage for our personal use. We have our seaplane docked there.
-We are available for sight-seeing advice, golf courses, nature areas and restaurant recommendations. We have maps of nearby bike, walking trails, winery/brewery brochures and places only the locals know where to go and see.
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