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Located directly on Silver Lake. 10 minutes from Traverse City

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100ft. beach with firm sandy lake bottom. 2 docks, swimming raft, kayaks,
Beach facing side of the home with covered porch
70 ft of shared sandy lake bottom
Terrace/patio
Living room with gas fireplace, cable TV and vies of the lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Bass Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Crown Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Twin 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 prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets, no exceptions.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping of any substance.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
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.
No smoking, no vaping on property.
Only the people listed on the rental agreement are allowed on the property. No day guests , or visitors are allowed.
The common lake-side yard is not to be used for soccer, bean bag toss, football, softball etc. There is an area behind the cottages for yard games

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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Interlochen Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • The Crown Golf Club - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 8 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 9 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Located directly on Silver Lake. 10 minutes from Traverse City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Located directly on Silver Lake. 10 minutes from Traverse City?

As of Apr 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Located directly on Silver Lake. 10 minutes from Traverse City on Jun 20, 2026 start from $400, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Located directly on Silver Lake. 10 minutes from Traverse City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Located directly on Silver Lake. 10 minutes from Traverse City?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Located directly on Silver Lake. 10 minutes from Traverse City located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Bass Lake and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from The Crown Golf Club. Turtle Creek Stadium and Grand Traverse Mall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

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

Great Stay

Our family had a wonderful vacation. The house had a great location. It was clean and cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Delightful Family Place

Our week long stay was wonderful. Marian and Tom were excellent hosts. We loved the location close to Travese City. The rental was very clean. It was nice to have a private beach. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kellie S.

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

Great spot on the lake!!!

Great location and a central spot for all activities in traverse city and surrounding areas! Beach was a little smaller than expected but overall great stay. We would book again! Amazing hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

We loved everything about our stay! The house was very clean and welcoming. Hosts were great with excellent communication. Plenty to do in the area. We were fortunate to have beautiful weather and got to enjoy some time on the lake as well. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

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

Perfect location

Lovely property with nice beach area on the lake. Pretty entrance gardens. Perfect location for getting to all the must see areas around Traverse City. Marian was the perfect host!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celestina B.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Exactly what we were looking for. Felt just like home with a beautiful lake as our backyard. So relaxing and peaceful. Had so much fun. Very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacki M.

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

Pretty Great Place

Pros: location, Silver Lake access with beachy shore, access to kayaks, clean + updated cottage, air conditioning, perfect for our group of 8 (4 adults, 4 kids), bunk bed room a plus. Cons: no washer and dryer. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Keegan C.

Perfect Weekend Getaway!

This property was exactly what my wife and I needed to get away from the busyness of life for a weekend. We had a great time walking on the sand along the waterfront and chillin' in the hammock. The facilities were very nice and there was plenty of space for us to unwind and relax. Seeing how this property is so close to Traverse City, it is the perfect retreat to unwind and still have easy access to city life. The owners Tom and Marian are also delightful hosts; they are very kind and personable. I highly recommend this property!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Beautiful cottage on quiet lake!

We had a lovely time at this beautiful cottage on a quiet lake near Traverse City. The cottage is near enough to Traverse City, Mission Peninsula, and Sleeping Bear Dunes to enjoy all they have to offer with a quiet respite at the end of the day. The owners, Tom and Marian, are friendly and responsive to questions. The house had everything we needed and was comfortable and spacious enough for the 4 of us. The paddleboards and kayaks added to the fun! I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Traverse City Lakefront

We had a great time here for 3 days over Labor Day weekend. Marian greeted us and gave me a quick tour and answered any initial questions. The house was clean and roomy. The view of the lake from multiple rooms was great along with a veranda overlooking the lake. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was great. The drive to DT Traverse City was only about 10 minutes. This was a great location to hit TC and the peninsula. I would definitely rent again if we come back up this way.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah G.

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

Beautiful location

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara R.

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

Beautiful house at a great location

House was very clean and the property was beautiful. Clear lake, nice sandy beach. Owners were extremely nice and helpful. Great location to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, etc. 6 adults and a 1 year old fit perfectly in the house. The door between the kitchen and sleeping area was a definite bonus to help keep noise at bay for the sleeping baby. We were able to take lots of day trips and explore the area (hiking, wineries, shopping). Went to Leelanau State Park and passed many cute towns on the way (Sutton’s Bay, Northport) and also visited Glen Arbor, which was another great little town. Use of the kayaks and stand up paddle board were great, and the rope swings on the tree were fun. Beautiful porch to sip your morning coffee on and watch the sunrise over the lake, or relax and enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. Loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate R.

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

A great experience

It was wonderful. Enough room for the 7 of us. It has paddle boards, kayaks, and a swimming raft and a lovely beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan N.

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

Week vacation during COVID

Great property! Very clean cottage in an outstanding location. On a lake but so close to all that Traverse City has to offer. Owners were very pleasant and allowed us to bring our jet skis. Kayaks, SUPs and fire pits available to share, along with a nice beach. Only drawback was no washer and dryer, but just bring extra clothes, so not a big deal. Great experience. Would stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monika S.

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

Peaceful relaxing getaway

Marian and Maple Grove Cottage was a cute cottage on Silver Lake - about 10-15 min to downtown Traverse City. We were a party of 2 adults, 4 young adults and 1 teen. The cottage was clean and we appreciated the updated furniture with USB ports and WiFi. Also very nice to be able to use our Netflix and Hulu accounts on the living room TV. We spent most of our time outside - swimming, fishing off the dock or using the kayaks and paddle boards provided. It was a little of a Bed and Breakfast feel as the owners live Nextdoor and there is another cottage you share the beach and amenities with. This was a very friendly -family oriented place which was perfect for us. Marian was an excellent communicator and Tom even had to rescue us when our rented boat ran out of gas! How great was that! Thank you for allowing us a getaway during the COVID situation :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Don B.

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

October 2019

Overall pleased with the property. One of our party has difficulty walking and the narrow path, steps and drizzly rain made for a less than ideal situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

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

Na

Very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Wonderful stay

Great location and amenities for families!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Cherry Cup

Awesome stay at Maple Grove! Host was fantastic!I would definitely recommend and hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

N’ary a complaint

Very comfortable and in a beautiful spot. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

Aaaaaaaah, yes!

I rented this lovely cottage based on the owner's description and one review, then held my breath. Well, not to worry, the cottage is as described. It is very clean, updated, nicely decorated, and quiet. Yes, the owners are next door, but are very respectful of renters' privacy, yet available if you need something. There are two cottages total that share the lake frontage with the owners. Owner Marian has taken great care (and a lot of work!) to create lovely gardens with a hint of whimsy. We had all the amenities we needed for preparing most meals in. The three bedrooms and one of the two baths are off the kitchen, separated by a door from the living areas, so if you are early to bed or early to rise, the quiet is a nice surprise. :) We were only four miles from the local Meijer and about 10-15 minutes from downtown Traverse City. So, we had the beauty and quiet of the lake, with the conveniences of downtown nearby. We stayed for two weeks: week one with friends to explore the many wineries, and week two with family, including a four-year-old, who absolutely loved the sandy beach and water. In addition to wineries, we explored Sleeping Bear Dunes, Pierce Stocking Drive, Glen Arbor, Leleand, the Art Park at Crystal Mountain, and the Dennos museum. We truly enjoyed our stay, and hope to return. . .the sooner the better!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

judy k.

Can't wait to go back!

I was somewhat hesitate to rent the Maple Grove Cottage, because it didn't have any reviews yet, which made me a little uncomfortable, although I think I understand why now; everyone wants to keep this little gem their secret! Prior to arriving, Marian was very helpful in answering all the many questions I had, and gave us a lot of tips and suggestions. She always answered my e-mail inquiries in a very pleasant and timely fashion! On arrival, upon opening the door I knew we had made the right decision! The fresh clean smell of the cottage was very inviting to a germaphobe as myself! The cottage is just as it appears in the pictures and is very clean! Something we noticed, that is usually lacking in other rentals, is that the cottage was very soundproof! We couldn't hear the other couple in their room, even though we were right next to each other! That applied to the whole cottage, bathrooms included. Solid construction! Basically, the entire property is quiet, the few neighbors including the Brady's are all very quiet and respectful of each other. Lastly, we just loved Marian and her husband... "Tom Brady"! lol They were so accommodating and helpful and very pleasant to chat with! I even left some items behind, and Marian shipped them back to me within 3 days of my calling her! can't wait to return to Maple Grove, it is one of our new favorite vacation spots!

About the host

Hosted by Marian

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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.

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