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Sandy Beach Cottage on Silver Lake

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Beautiful sandy beach. Look at all of the water toys for your use
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sandy Beach Cottage on Silver Lake

Create family memories in our clean and remodeled cottage that is home to one of Silver Lakes best beach front properties. The waters of Silver Lake are very clean and warm for your enjoyment. This cottage features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. The parents bedroom offers a queen size bed, the kids room is set up with 1 king and 1 twin bed. A day bed is also available. All bed and bath linens are provided. The kitchen is fully furnished and includes a microwave, dishwasher, full size refrigerator, stove and oven. The lower level features a sun room to enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail. Both levels have window air conditioners. Outdoor amenities include a sandy, private beach, private dock for your boat, swimming raft, paddle boat, row boat, and 2 adult kayaks, 2 youth kayaks. There are 2 decks overlooking the lake and includes a gas grill and picnic tables. A fire-pit and chairs on the beach are for memorable campfires, firewood included. A public boat launch is just 2 miles away, as are 2 wonderful parks and kids playground. From mid June until Labor Day, rental is Saturday - Saturday. This house is most suitable for 2 adults with 1-3 children. Occupancy for this property is a maximum of 5 and that includes use of the beach. Daytime guests are not permitted unless prior authorization has been granted by the landlord.
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This home is suitable for 2 parents with up to 3 children.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this vacation home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Interlochen Center for the Arts. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 9 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Front Street - 12 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Torch Lake - 51 min drive - 60.5 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Beach Cottage on Silver Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Beach Cottage on Silver Lake?

As of Mar 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy Beach Cottage on Silver Lake on May 4, 2026 start from $433, 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 Sandy Beach Cottage on Silver Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Beach Cottage on Silver Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Beach Cottage on Silver Lake located?

This Traverse City vacation home is on the beach, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Turtle Creek Stadium, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Crown Golf Club and Bass Lake. Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve and Grand Traverse Mall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very well done property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Ideal Cottage

Loved our stay at this ideal cottage. Perfectly located, well equipped, thoughtful host touches. Great for our family of four!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach house was perfect for our week-long stay. The internet was fast enough to be able to work from home. The lake is clean and great for swimming. We enjoyed all of the extras like the kayaks, paddle boards and tubes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Beautiful cottage!

Loved our stay! Clean and cute cottage, friendly owners. The cottage had everything we needed, including a fully equipped kitchen, towels, etc, plus lots of games and toys for the kids. Silver Lake is always clean and warm
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dina H.

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

Peaceful Bliss

What a beautiful and clean home with everything you could need. The views were magnificent and the amenities were above expectations. It’s a must book for future families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Wonderful hosts and great for time on the lake or exploring other parts of northern Michigan!

We had a great stay. Dave and Ellen were fantastic hosts. Nothing but great things to stay about them and their cottage. You can tell they take great pride in keeping the house and their property spotless. We stayed for a week and divided our time between hanging out on Silver Lake and exploring Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, Crystal Lake and Frankfort, all of which are anywhere from 15 minutes to 40 minutes of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin C.

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

Can't wait to come back!

Our stay here was top-notch! From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed. Lots of personal touches and you can tell they really care about making your stay the best it can be! Kitchen was fully stocked (I was actually surprised by how well stocked it was) and they provided everything you could need! Clean, quiet, and all around great- we really loved being able to relax on the water. We loved our stay at Ellen and Dave's place so much, we're already talking about when we can plan another trip! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

We had a fantastic week at Sandy Beach Cottage! Dave and Ellen were exceptional hosts and have truly thought of everything when setting up their rental experience. The home is more than fully equipped! It was clean, comfortable, and easy to relax in. The location in relation to Traverse City was perfect. Not too close to deal with traffic, but close enough to go in to downtown for dinner, shopping, etc. We would highly recommend this property and these hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory I.

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

Welcoming and Beautiful Lake Home

First time to up north Michigan! What a beautiful area. Our visit was great and Dave and Ellen were accommodating and welcoming from the time we arrived with our two kids under 5 yo—small inviting touches like welcome messages on the sidewalk and beach. The lake cottage has everything you need for a vacation with family. Ellen and Dave have thought about everything. They were willing to do anything to make our visit enjoyable despite June's cool temperatures and rainy days. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwjuan F.

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

The perfect Summer get away!

David and Ellen were the perfect host and set the perfect escape for family. From the moment we arrived we felt welcome and knew it was going to be a special stay. We were in town for our son's graduation and David and Ellen left him personalized signs congratulating him. There were even home cooked brownies for our 9 year old daughter. When we looked out the window to the perfect beach and lake view, we realized all the lake toys were included. The kids had a great time in the water and my wife and I enjoyed all the relaxing spaces created to sit and watch them. I highly recommend you treat yourself to a stay here. D-
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Best Little Lake House

From the moment we got to the house till we left, Dave and Ellen were the best hosts! They made sure our stay was enjoyable and we're so kind to let us know of a local baseball game that we took our kids too. The house was very clean and had everything you'd need. We brought our 2 young boys (6 & 2) and they absolutely loved all the toys in the house and the beach area. The kayaks and row boat were a plus, we were able to enjoy those often during our stay. My husband and son enjoyed fishing off the dock every morning cathing rock bass and blue gill. This truly is the best location. We would enjoy quiet days at the lake then in the evenings we would drive to downtown Traverse City to eat and go to the park (only a short 12 minute drive). Book it if it's available, your won't regret it! Thanks again Dave and Ellen for your hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

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

Great vacation home

Beautiful property and very clean. Ellen and David were very helpful and welcoming during our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew O.

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

Nice vacation property

Excellent location on Silver Lake with many amenities provided by the owners. Nice beachfront location with dock, tubes, kayaks, firepit, and the cottage is well stocked with everything you may need for an enjoyable stay. Cottage has family rooms on both floors, which gave our teenagers space of their own. The owners live next door and are very friendly and welcoming. Recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Excellent Experience!

Our stay here was exceptional! The property is exactly as described. The owners are fabulous and have thought of and provided everything to make your stay worry free. Their attention to detail is outstanding and the personal touches were everywhere. We especially enjoyed making home cooked breakfasts, spending time kayaking or just floating on the lake, and several game nights. The neighborhood is quiet and the area easy to navigate. We spent time at Sleeping Bear Dunes, Mackinac Island, and in the Manistee area. The owners and property are among the best of the best. We couldn’t have asked for a more fulfilling stay. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

perfect as expected by previous reviews

the place was stocked with essentials, very clean and well organized hosts Dave and Ellen were very accomodating of my last minute booking and went out of their way to make sure it went smooth the view here is better than the pics, I wish I had more time there will not look elsewhere when I am in the area again (unless of course it's booked due to all the happy returns)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny T.

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

Great Getaway

Property was very nice, quant and clean The property owners were very accommodating to our needs. Lets not forget about the lovely views the property offered. This home is a gem in the rough.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie S.

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

Home away from home

We had a lovely time all thanks to Dave and Ellen. They take immense pride in their home and what they do and it really shows. When we booked the reservation we received a call from Dave thanking us for booking with them and just introducing himself. I thought that was such a nice gesture! When we arrived for our trip we were greeted by our hosts and a welcome side walk chalk display, brownies, and a special note on the kitchen table. They are the most welcoming family and we felt like it was a home away from home. The home is extremely clean and it is evident a lot of time was spent to be Covid conscience. The house has everything you could possibly need during your trip. Everything! We will most definitely be back! I highly recommend this property, just a wonderful experience. Thank you for opening your home to us Dave and Ellen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Wonderful family vacation

This rental was great! The cabin is fully equipped with everything you need. The private beach was well maintained and my kids loved playing there. We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boats. The cabin was extremely clean. The owners are easy to deal with and very responsive to anything you might need. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john c.

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

Wonderful in every way

Hard to overstate how much we enjoyed our vacation to Traverse City and our stay with David and Ellen. They are wonderful hosts and they take pride in making you feel welcome and in providing little extras that are so lovely. We have young kids and the place was perfect for our family. I’d highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Our new home away from home.

Dave and Ellen were fantastic hosts who had everything we could possibly imagine and some. This was our first family vacation with our two kids ( 3 years old and 1 year old). My daughter had the time of her life playing on the beach every day and my wife and I both had tears in our eyes as we were backing out of the driveway to head home on our last day… We know now we do not have to pack half of the stuff we did this time and we can not wait to return next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

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

Memorial Weekend 2021

Myself and 3 other ladies stayed at this property for memorial weekend and it was amazing. The owners are super nice and gave us the tour of the cottage when we got there. Ellen was super sweet and made all of us brownies. The breach front was very nice and clean. Very asscessible driveway.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angie a.

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

Great location, excellent host

Our family of four stayed for the week. Never have I seen such a well stocked house. If you forgot it no worries Ellen & Dave more than likely have it there for you. Great location Minutes from TC downtown and a short drive to the dunes. Can’t wait for our next trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

great stay

great hosts; really enjoyed it; fantastic location to everything in the area
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect Location and Hosts

Check in was great and came with a plate of delicious brownies (thanks Ellen!)! The cottage was everything we were looking for from a short family trip: beautiful lake, close to Traverse City, & quiet. You can tell Dave and Ellen have done this not only for a while but also with a view of always making their guest’s experience as great as possible. They asked for our feedback and you can see in the way the cottage is prepared/setup/stocked that they have listened to many other visitors. Anything you need is probably there, will certainly stay here again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

The Rapson’s

Super nice and welcoming people. We would love to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

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Hosted by David & Ellen Rapson

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