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Cozy Large House, Big Porch, Fire Pit, Live Music Brewery, Heart of Lake Ann!

Holiday home in Lake Ann with kitchen

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Lake Ann, MI
  • Place, Lake Ann Brewing Company
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Burnett Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Almira Township Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Large House, Big Porch, Fire Pit, Live Music Brewery, Heart of Lake Ann!

Historic Shilliday House is wrapped in the heart of the friendly hidden gem Lake Ann village. The group will enjoy easy access to everything from this centrally located & amazing place. Live music & drinks at Lake Ann Brewing, Stone Oven Restaurant, Corner Cone ice cream, Grocery Store & Cafe all next door! Lakefront park with a small beach is just a couple minute walk, the boat launch 2 miles, Traverse City, fantastic wineries and the sleeping bear dunes, and other sites close by! This is my second year hosting but my first year on VRBO! Last year, I was a Superhost with 4.8 rating on the other rental platform.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house is not child-proofed.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
The limit is 12 people for staying overnight.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please start the washer with all used towels as well as the dishwasher before leaving.
Please make sure the garage door openers are returned where you originally got them.
Please sign the guest book :)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please sign the guest book! Thank you for staying at the Historic Shilliday House!

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: The limit is 12 people for staying overnight.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Lake Ann

Lake Ann is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Burnett Park and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting.
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Lake Ann, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Ann Brewing Company - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Burnett Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Almira Township Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bryan Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake View - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moomers Homemade Ice Cream - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dilbert's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Oaky’s Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Light of Day Organics - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lake Ann Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Large House, Big Porch, Fire Pit, Live Music Brewery, Heart of Lake Ann! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cozy Large House, Big Porch, Fire Pit, Live Music Brewery, Heart of Lake Ann!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Large House, Big Porch, Fire Pit, Live Music Brewery, Heart of Lake Ann!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Large House, Big Porch, Fire Pit, Live Music Brewery, Heart of Lake Ann!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Large House, Big Porch, Fire Pit, Live Music Brewery, Heart of Lake Ann! located?

Situated in Lake Ann, this holiday home is steps away from Almira Town Hall, Almira Township Hall and Burnett Park. Almira Township Library and Lake Ann Brewing Company are just steps away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally V.

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

Welcoming!

This house had plenty of welcoming details! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ernie s.

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

family trip

we enjoyed the location and the space was great accommodated all 11 of us. the town of lake ann was great and everything was within easy walking distance. enjoyed the music at night from the brewery
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

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

Great time Up North

Everything was a breeze with our week at this house. Location was great for store, ice cream and dining. Centrally located to many of the Up North activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house worked well for our family reunion; five bedrooms and a wonderful wraparound porch in Lake Ann. It was clean and well-appointed. The location also worked well: Lake Ann is a great little town with a beerpub, ice cream shop, grocery, coffee shop, and restaurant. It's also close to Sleeping Bear Dunes. We really enjoyed our stay at Shilladay House.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

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

Perfect location

We have already recommended this house to more family because of how much room is available and the location is excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Great spot for vacation with friends or family!

Location was great. Less than a 5 min walk to lively brewery, pizza, ice cream, coffee and grocery store. Grocery store has everything you could ever need. We had fun walking around the corner to The Bread Lady for best cinn rolls ever! The cabin was great and so was the host with accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

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

family gathering

it was perfect. lots of space and good vibes. decorated in a neat way that made us feel like we were visiting a family members home. very comfortable. the host was amazing and helpful. we would stay again, thank you Chris.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

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

Lake Ann

Enjoyed our stay at Lake Ann! The Shilliday House is located in the heart of this cute, small lake town. Walk right across the street to everything you need, or just down the street. Even have lake access down the street. The coffee shop, grocery, ice cream shop, brewery, and Stone Oven are great spots! Absolutely loved the accessibility and atmosphere. House was great for our group, use of garage was nice, fire pit area seated everyone. Porch was the hangout for us. The record player was a hit for our family. Chris was super helpful and knew the area well. Quick drive to dunes, Long Lake, or Traverse.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chris

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Hello! My name is Chris. I am an avid traveler with the goal to give guests an amazing vacation experience just like some that I’ve been given in my travels!

Why they chose this property

Lake Ann is a true gem. It is a beautiful and cozy town with laid back vibes and a burst of positivity from the locals. The brewery, coffee shop, ice cream shop, restaurant and grocery store all give you the freedom to be out of the bustle of Traverse City if your goal is a relaxing getaway. If you are looking for more adventures, luckily for you, Lake Ann is great proximity to TC, wineries, the sleeping bear dunes and many must see parks and lakes.

What makes this property unique

I meticulously decorated this home to highlight nostalgia and when life was simpler. My hope is for your stay to take you out of 2024 and back to a slower time where you have the ability to relax and enjoy making memories with great company.

Languages:

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