Traverse City's Silver Lake, DIRECT sandy beach waterfront on all sports lake.

Traverse City, Michigan
$334 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Our Traverse City Willow Cottage is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath vacation cottage 10 ft from the beach. It is one of 2 cottages that make up our small family owned and operated lakeside resort.
-Located on one of the best 70 ft. of sandy beach frontage that Traverse City's Silver Lake offers.
- Silver Lake is a crystal clear 600 acre spring-fed lake, surrounded by trees with islands and peninsulas. It is great for boating, fishing and swimming.
- It is an easy 10 minute drive to Traverse City.

-Wi-Fi, cable TVs, central air conditioning, gas fireplace, central heat, and a fully equipped kitchen.
-Two docks, a swimming raft, kayaks, paddle boards and rope swings which are available to our guests at no extra charge.
-Each cottage has its own outdoor table, charcoal grill and campfire pit with wood provided.

-The resort is modern yet it has been in existence since the 1930's when Silver Lake had only a few fishing resorts and cottages. The original owners picked this 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 is a plus for lake living.

PLEASE NOTE: Maximum occupancy, no more than 4 . 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), animal/pet free resort. No exceptions, please don't ask.
The other cottage located in our resort, Maple Grove is VRBO property ID # 361471.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Memory Foam Mattress
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Paddleboard On Site Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 Stairs To Reach Property Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: No Smoking/ No Vaping Of Any Thing On Property Smoke-free Property Thin Carpet In Public Areas Tile Flooring In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Crystal A.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 3, 2025

    We absolutely loved our stay at the cabin on the lake! It was very well stocked, which made it easy to enjoy breakfast at home. Everything was spotless, the beds were incredibly comfortable, and the whole place was so quiet and peaceful. We can’t wait to come back when the weather is nicer so we can take advantage of the kayaks.During our stay, we enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Pepe Nero, visited Mari Vineyards, and went for a beautiful hike at Empire Bluff. The location of the cabin is perfect—everything is just a short drive away.Highly recommend this spot and looking forward to our next visit!

  • William H.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Very friendly couple.

  • Jeff S.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    The Willow cottage was one of the nicest places I have ever stayed in. AC was phenomenal for the extremely hot 90 degree days. It was clean and the two bedrooms were beautiful. The front porch 15vfeet from theame was much bigger than in the photos and faced the east so had plenty of shade and protection from any rain. Multiple kayaks and paddle boards provided were fantastic. Saw many loons up close!

  • Gregory R.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Great location right on the water and 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City. Tons of attractions for kids with a short drive. Hosts are on site and very friendly. Accommodations are very clean and as advertised. Would recommend this location to anyone with young kids.

  • Ronald G.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Great property, very responsive owners. Highly recommended.

  • Natalie K.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Beautiful, peaceful location on the water. The cottage was perfect for our busy weekend in Traverse City. Because we were busy with other plans we didn't take advantage of all the things the property had to offer but would love to return in the future and do just that!

  • Sammy M.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    We had an unforgettable stay at this beautiful lakefront property! The views were absolutely stunning, and the house was immaculate and well-equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The outdoor space was perfect for morning coffees and evening BBQs by the water. The host was incredibly responsive and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. We can’t wait to return to this little slice of paradise! Highly recommended!

  • Greg N.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Property and lake were beautiful. Perfect for family of 3 or a couple. The Brady's were extremely helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay here again. Only regret is staying 1 week not 2!

  • Cara K.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    The house was clean, in great condition, and had everything needed for our week stay. The location was convenient, and the setting on the lake was beautiful and peaceful. The hosts were incredibly nice and had thought of everything. We especially appreciated the restaurant recommendations they provided in the instructional binder. Every one we tried was amazing! We would definitely stay here again.

  • Darlene B.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    I rented this cottage with my 2 adult daughters for a long weekend, and we absolutely loved it! Marian could not have been nicer; she truly went above and beyond as our host. The place is impeccably clean, with a well-stocked kitchen that made meal prep a breeze, comfortable beds and bedding, and a sandy beach right outside the deck. The place has too many thoughtful touches to name them all -- highly recommend!

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$334+
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