We invite you to stay with us at our quaint lakeside cottage resort on beautiful Silver Lake — just a 10-minute drive from Traverse City. We have owned our two cottages since 1989 and take great pride in keeping our resort in tip-top condition. Over the years, we have hosted hundreds of families who have enjoyed the magic of a cottage-on-a-lake getaway. Our resort is directly located on 70 ft of flat, sandy Silver Lake frontage – with no steps or stairs. Complete with docks, tree hammocks, a swimming raft, kayaks, paddle boards that are shared by our guests. Silver Lake has clear sparkling water, surrounded by pine and hardwood trees with islands and peninsulas. The lake is great for boating, fishing (Bluegill, Bass, Walleye, Sunfish), paddling, and swimming. We also have a large backyard to enjoy yard games. Our two cozy lakeside cottages each offer their own unique features and amenities. Willow Cottage, and Maple Grove Cottage each include an outdoor table, charcoal grill, and campfire pits with wood provided.
We live on the property and have an additional 30 ft. of lake frontage for our personal use — we also have our seaplane and boat docked there. We are always nearby to help, provide sightseeing advice and restaurant recommendations. Below is the description of our Maple Grove Cottage. (For information regarding the other cottage - Willow Cottage please go to: https://www.rentmichigancabins.com/rental/traverse-city-vacation-cottages-willow-cottage-4bxgzaq7jw)
Modern lakeside 1100 sq. ft. home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Accommodates a maximum of 8 people*.
Central air-conditioning
WIFI
Cable TV
Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster
Dining table for 8
Gas fireplace in living room with flat screen cable TV
Bedrooms #1 and #2 have a queen size bed and flat screen cable TVs
Bedroom #3 has 4 stacked twin sized beds
Great lake views from covered front porch, living and dining room
Linens, towels and all kitchenware provided
Minimum age to reserve cottage is 25 years old. No parties, no events, no day visitors/guests.
This cottage is not handicapped accessible and is part of a ‘no pet’ resort.
Silver Lake is a crystal clear 600-acre spring-fed lake. It is surrounded by pine and hardwood trees with islands and peninsulas. It is great for boating, fishing and swimming.
It is an easy 10-minute drive to Traverse City.
There are two docks, a swimming raft, kayaks, paddle boards and hammocks which are available to our guests at no extra charge.
Each cottage has its own outdoor table, charcoal grill and campfire pits with wood provided.
Maple Grove is on ¾ of an acre of lake-front property, 500 ft. from the road, with a large backyard for games.
*PLEASE NOTE: Maximum occupancy is 8, though no more than 6 adults. All children and babies are counted
Minimum age to reserve cottage is 25 years old. No parties, no events, no day visitors/guests.
This cottage is not handicapped accessible and is part of a ‘no pet’ resort.
Our guests comment on the easy driving distance to Traverse City, Interlochen, Sleeping Bear Dunes and small lakeside towns like Glen Arbor, Empire, Leland and Northport.
Since we live on the property, we are able to recommend sight-seeing ideas, golf courses, wineries, nature areas, restaurants and places only the locals know where to go and see. We strive to provide a peaceful and enjoyable experience for our guests. You will be able to relax and enjoy your vacation as we are very available for assistance as we are here to help.
Please note: There are no additional cleaning, booking, administrative fees etc.
We are required to collect a 6% MI Use tax.
Traverse City has great shopping, dining, wine tours, live theater, museums, and cultural events. The city is home to over 150 restaurants, 40 wineries, and 16 craft breweries. Bring your golf clubs as we have many award winning golf courses in the area. The Crown and Interlochen Golf courses are close by and ones we personally have used. Traverse City Horse Shows host 12 weeks of Olympic-level show jumping, offering world-class competition, memorable performances, and over $7 million in prize money.
Traverse City’s downtown nightlight offers lots of romantic options. There are so many restaurants to choose from, you’ll find the perfect match. After your evening out, it’s just a short drive back to all the comforts of Maple Grove and the moonlight on the lake.
It is only a 10-minute drive west to Interlochen, best known for its Interlochen Center for the Arts school for young musicians. The center hosts a variety of concerts and other events, so check out their events calendar during your stay..
Silver Lake Recreation Area is just 3.6 miles to the north of us. It is an 84 acre park and natural area with tennis and basketball courts, unpaved walking trails around Hidden Lake and paved trails around the park. Blair Township park, just 2 miles to the south of us has not only picnic area, and kids' playground, but also a water feature for the kids. All free to use.
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* Please contact owner to ensure availability.
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Please note: There are no additional cleaning, booking, administrative fees etc.
We are required to collect a 6% MI Use tax.
May 31-June 15, 2025
Nightly rate: $285/ mid-week night,$300 weekend night, 3 night minimum
Spring Weekly rental: $1600/week
Below is the list of Weekly rentals only with Saturday change over:
June 7- June 28, 2025: $2300/week
June 28-August 23, 2025 $3000/week
Saturday, Aug.23 - till Friday Aug.29, 2025
Rate:$1600 for 6 nights
3 night minimum resumes:
August 29-Sept. 1, 2025
$1400 (3 nights)
Rates do not include 6% MI Use tax.
We require a refundable $500 excessive cleaning/damage deposit for week long rentals,
$300 for shorter rental periods.
5/5 stars. Pretty Great Place! Loved the location, Silver Lake access with beachy shore, access to kayaks, clean + updated cottage, air conditioning, prefect for our group of 8 (4 adults, 4 kids) bunk bed room a plus. Jacki M
5/5 star Cherry Cup. Awesome stay at Maple Grove! Host was fantastic! I would definitely recommend and hope to return. Matthew W
5/5 star Peaceful and relaxing. Exactly what we were looking for. Felt just like home with a beautiful lake as our backyard. So relaxing and peaceful. Had so much fun. Very accommodating. Celestina B
5/5 star stars Traverse City Lakefront. We had a great time here for 3 days over Labor Day weekend. Marian greeted us and gave me a quick tour and answered any initial questions. The house was clean and roomy. The view of the lake from multiple rooms was great along with a veranda overlooking the lake. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was great. The drive to DT Traverse City was only about 10 minutes. This was a great location to hit TC and the peninsula. I would definitely rent again if we come back up this way.
Aaaaaaaah, yes! I rented this lovely cottage based on the owner's description and one review, then held my breath. Well, not to worry, the cottage is as described. It is very clean, updated, nicely decorated, and quiet. Yes, the owners are next door, but are very respectful of renters' privacy, yet available if you need something. There are two cottages total that share the lake frontage with the owners. Owner Marian has taken great care (and a lot of work!) to create lovely gardens with a hint of whimsy. We had all the amenities we needed for preparing most meals in. The three bedrooms and one of the two baths are off the kitchen, separated by a door from the living areas, so if you are early to bed or early to rise, the quiet is a nice surprise. :) We were only four miles from the local Meijer and about 10-15 minutes from downtown Traverse City. So, we had the beauty and quiet of the lake, with the conveniences of downtown nearby. We stayed for two weeks: week one with friends to explore the many wineries, and week two with family, including a four-year-old, who absolutely loved the sandy beach and water. In addition to wineries, we explored Sleeping Bear Dunes, Pierce Stocking Drive, Glen Arbor, Leleand, the Art Park at Crystal Mountain, and the Dennos museum. We truly enjoyed our stay, and hope to return. the sooner the better! Janice F.
Perfect Weekend Getaway! This property was exactly what my wife and I needed to get away from the busyness of life for a weekend. We had a great time walking on the sand along the waterfront and chillin' in the hammock. The facilities were very nice and there was plenty of space for us to unwind and relax. Seeing how this property is so close to Traverse City, it is the perfect retreat to unwind and still have easy access to city life. The owners Tom and Marian are also delightful hosts; they are very kind and personable. I highly recommend this property. Keegan C.
Can't wait to go back! I was somewhat hesitate to rent the Maple Grove Cottage, because it didn't have any reviews yet, which made me a little uncomfortable, although I think I understand why now; everyone wants to keep this little gem their secret! Prior to arriving, Marian was very helpful in answering all the many questions I had, and gave us a lot of tips and suggestions. She always answered my e-mail inquiries in a very pleasant and timely fashion! On arrival, upon opening the door I knew we had made the right decision! The fresh clean smell of the cottage was very inviting to a germaphobe as myself! The cottage is just as it appears in the pictures and is very clean! Something we noticed, that is usually lacking in other rentals, is that the cottage was very soundproof! We couldn't hear the other couple in their room, even though we were right next to each other! That applied to the whole cottage, bathrooms included. Solid construction! Basically, the entire property is quiet, the few neighbors including the Brady's are all very quiet and respectful of each other. Lastly, we just loved Marian and her husband "Tom Brady"! lol They were so accommodating and helpful and very pleasant to chat with! I even left some items behind, and Marian shipped them back to me within 3 days of my calling her! can't wait to return to Maple Grove, it is one of our new favorite vacation spots! Judy K.
292 N. West Silver Lk Rd
Traverse City, MI 49685
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231-590-2190
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My husband, Tom and I were married in 1979 and moved to Traverse City from Detroit in 1980. We discovered and purchased our small resort in 1989. We remodeled the cottages as we raised our five children. Four of our children moved back to Traverse City after their education. They live, work and raise their children in the area.