The Irwin Cottage

Amazing location and home was perfect for a family getaway. Can’t beat the lake and privacy the house offers. Had everything we needed for our stay.

The location on Little Traverse Lake was amazing. We found it better in person than in the listing. The house was cozy and comfortable and the back yard fire pit area was heavenly. There were some rustic features in the house that need attention such as water stains on the ceilings and walls and the cookware was old and mismatched. The cleaning could be improved upon, but was generally good. Overall our stay was comfortable and lovely. The location on Lake Travis couldn't be better.

A cute cottage in an ideal location! The house is spacious and had everything we needed for a family vacation with adults and kids. The kids especially loved the floating dock. It’s warm during the day in the cottage as there’s just one wall unit ac but we spent the whole day outside and didn’t mind. It cools the place down enough at night, or turn it off and open the windows! The family photos and measurements on the wall were so cute. It’s definitely a place for family memories!

We had a great time staying at the Irwin CottageThere were 8 of us total 4 adults and 4 kids between the ages of 7-11Enough space inside for all of us and there were 2 living areas so the kids could be away from the adultsThe best place was outside by the lake, there were enough chairs by the fire pit for all of usThe kids had great time playing the sand and the lake is shallow and sandyThe kids also enjoyed the kayaks and swim platform, they out there most of the tripThe owners needed to remove something from the property and notified first and were nice to respect our stayWe got an opportunity to meet one the owners and Michelle was very nice and brought a bottle of the local wineI would consider this place again if staying in that area again

I really loved this cabin on the lake. It was perfect. The adults sat by the fire pit nightly and the kids played in the water every day. The way the house is split with two living rooms flanking is he ends of the house was perfect. Kids could watch a movie while adults talked without interruption. This house is located very near hikes and bike paths. We really enjoyed our stay and would be back. The only suggestion I would have for the owner would be to have more rugs in the house. Without rugs, the sand was not contained and we were constantly sweeping. There is no avoiding sand in this part of Michigan. ?

We had an absolutely wonderful time. The open floor plan living room kitchen area is wonderful with big windows looking at the lake. The dock and kayaks and tow boat were great. We enjoyed the fire pit as well. Our only quibble would be the overall cleanliness was only moderate (it is an older cottage). The towels and linens are quite old as well. And this might be TMI but single ply toilet paper?? I didn’t even know anyone still made that. Will probably bring my own towels/toilet paper next time but would definitely stay again.

This 4-bedroom cottage is very roomy and good for a large group, but even just the 2 of us enjoyed it much. A beautiful view of Little Traverse Lake from the large windows. Also a deck and a lake-side area for gazing at the stars. Excellent location for access to Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Had a great time with my friends here :-) Everything was very clean and orderly and overall it is just a beautiful cottage!

Clean, quiet, and right on the lake. Excellent communication from the host and a beautiful home for our family of 5 to enjoy. Perfect location to enjoy all things northern MI!

My family and I loved this cabin, private lake access and everything about the house was great