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

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A wooden sign for Shilliday House advertising nightly and weekly rentals.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator. There are two pendant lights hanging above the counter.
Room
A two-story house with a covered porch and a small garden area.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a staircase leading upstairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 12 guests, this vacation home features 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. It includes 1 separate living room and is pet-friendly. Enjoy local attractions like Lake Ann Brewing Company and Burnett Park.

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Toys
  • Garage parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Lake Ann, MI
  • Place, Lake Ann Brewing Company
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Almira Township Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryan Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪27 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
Number of living rooms
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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

Property # 4012713vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

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. Interlochen Center for the Arts and Jacob's Corn Maze are also worth visiting.
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Lake Ann, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Ann Brewing Company - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Almira Township Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Almira Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Ann Historical Society Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bryan Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Moomers Homemade Ice Cream - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oaky’s Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Boone's Long Lake Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 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 Almira Township Library. Lake Ann Brewing Company and Bryan Lake are also within 10 minutes.

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. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was the perfect accommodation for my family attending a wedding. The house had everything we could of needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
Thank you so much, Anna!! Loved hosting your group. Come back anytime 💛
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! We had plenty of room for 4 adults, 3 kids, and 2 dogs. The kids loved the VHS tapes and the Disney room. We enjoyed a night at the brewery across the street, got coffee next door, and got ice cream with the kids. The host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
Thank you so much, Michelle! 🥹 come back anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
Thank you for your response and highlighting the awesome aspects of Lake Ann and the Shilliday House. I hope for any potential/future bookers that they see this review for Ernie’s positive words and view it as a 5 star review 😉 Cheers!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2025
Thank you for the great review, Ed! You are your crew were a pleasure to host. Come back anytime 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christopher,Thank you so much for opening your beautiful home to our family while we were in Traverse City for my grandson’s wedding. The Shilladay House truly could not have been a more perfect place for all 12 of us to stay together.The location, charm, space, and amenities were exactly what our family needed. With grown children and grandchildren all under one roof, having plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms, and living space made getting everyone ready for the wedding so much easier. Sitting on the wraparound porch, visiting, laughing, and simply enjoying one another’s company in such a charming setting was a gift.The wedding was, of course, the reason that brought us all to the area, but our time together at The Shilladay House became a very special part of the weekend as well. Those are memories our entire family will carry with us for years to come.Thank you again for your hospitality and for sharing such a charming home with our family. Please take good care, and know that The Shilladay House and Lake Ann will always hold a very special place in our memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Linda, wow 🥲❤️I’m so thankful for this review and that you had such an amazing time all together. Since starting my journey hosting on Vrbo, it has been my sincere hope that guests feel this way when they stay here. I feel so happy that you all had this experience. There is nothing more cherished to me than quality time shared with loved ones. Thank you for staying and adding your good vibes & memories to the Shilliday House. Please come back anytime 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026

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 2026 and back to a slower time where you have the ability to relax and enjoy making memories with great company.

Languages:

English

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