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 Willow Cottage. (For information regarding the other cottage - Maple Grove https://www.rentmichigancabins.com/rental/traverse-city-vacation-cottages-maple-grove-cottage-ow7r4wo6rb
Just steps from the water, this lovely modern lakefront cottage is an 800 sq. ft. home with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It is located right on the edge of the beach! Lake views can be seen from the covered front porch, living/dining room and one of the 2 bedrooms. Modern lakeside 800 sq. ft. home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Accommodates a maximum of 4 people. Located 10 ft. from beach.
Central air-conditioning
WIFI
Cable TV
Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster
Dining table for 4
Gas fireplace in living room with flat screen cable TV
Bedrooms #1 and #2 have a queen size bed and flat screen cable TVs
Great lake views from covered front porch, living/dining area and one bedroom.
Linens, towels and all kitchenware provided
Maximum occupancy is 4. 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.
The Willow Cottage is on 3/4 of an acre of lake-front property, 500 ft. from the rad with a l
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 note: There are no additional cleaning, booking, administrative fees etc.
We are required to collect a 6% MI Use tax.
Memorial Day weekend May 23-May 26, 2025
$900/3 nights (minimum)
May 27-June 20, 2025
Nightly rate: $215/ mid-week night,$250 weekend night, 3 night minimum
Spring Weekly rental: $1500/week
Below is the list of Weekly rentals with Saturday change over:
June 21- June 28, 2025: $2100/week
June 28-July 26, 2025 $2400/week
July 26-August 16, 2025
$2200/week
August 16-Aug 23, 2025
$1800/week
Saturday, Aug.23 - till Friday Aug.29, 2025
Rate:$1400 for 6 nights
3 night minimum resumes:
August 29-Sept. 1, 2025
$1100 (3 nights)
Sept. 2- Sept.27, 2025
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.
Idyllic TC Cottage! The Willow Cottage is literally two steps from the best spot on Silver lake. It is a very short distance into downtown Traverse City so you can relax and get away from the traffic of town but venture out to the restaurants and shops when you want. One of the best stays we have had in 20 years of vacations in this area.
5 star and than some, great beach. Wonderful. Stay here!!!!!
Great Family Trip. Family had an amazing time at this property. The view of the lake and the amenities are fantastic.
Wonderful vacation location. The Willow cottage had everything we needed to have a wonderful, lakeside vacation. It was quiet and comfortable and big enough for our family of four to spread out and relax together. The location on Silver Lake is simply perfect and the hosts (Marian and Tom) are incredibly friendly and responsive. Our 2 year old loved watching the boats go by, looking for “fishies” off the dock, and swinging in the hammocks - as did Mom, Dad, and baby sister. We are looking forward to returning as our kids get older and are able enjoy this little gem even more.
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!! Property was perfect; Marian and Tom met us and were very welcoming and helpful. Impeccably clean, with every amenity needed. Quiet, peaceful, restorative environment, JUST what we needed RIGHT on the water. EAGER to come back, and stay longer!
Great place right on Silver Lake! We had a wonderful summer week on Silver lake. Perfect place for our family of 4. We swam off dock in beautiful water and use the SUP board and kayaks every day. We rented a pontoon boat and explored the lake and kids tubed! Owners were very attentive and responsive. Great location for summer activities.
Great getaway. We had a great five days in the Willow Cottage. There are kayaks and waterboards for use and we took advantage of both. The property is also convenient to grocery stores, downtown Traverse City and it's about a half hour drive from Sleeping Bear Dunes. We highly recommend a stay here.
Peaceful relaxing getaway, Marian and Maple Grove Cottage was a cute cottage on Silver Lake - about 10-15 min to downtown Traverse City. We were a party of 2 adults, 4 young adults and 1 teen. The cottage was clean and we appreciated the updated furniture with USB ports and WiFi. Also very nice to be able to use our Netflix and Hulu accounts on the living room TV. We spent most of our time outside - swimming, fishing off the dock or using the kayaks and paddle boards provided. It was a little of a Bed and Breakfast feel as the owners live Next door and there is another cottage you share the beach and amenities with. This was a very friendly -family oriented place which was perfect for us. Marian was an excellent communicator and Tom even had to rescue us when our rented boat ran out of gas! How great was that! Thank you for allowing us a getaway during the COVID situation :)
9/30/2020 Relaxing Early Fall Getaway. We had a peaceful and lovely stay in the Willow Cottage in mid September. Marian was great! She was quick to respond to our request for a reservation and always responded with great detail to the questions we sent. The process of making the reservation and getting information was very smooth. The cottage was well kept and cozy. It worked well for my parents, my husband and I. It was a perfect fall getaway for us to get a change of scenery and continue our social distancing up north!
Perfect getaway! Location was perfect. The cottage was clean and super cozy. The views of the lake were amazing. What a wonderful peaceful place!
290 N. West Silver Lake Rd
Traverse City, MI 49684
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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.