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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Smart TV, fireplace, books
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms2400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Lake Ann, MI
  • Place, Sanford Lake Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanford Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shavenaugh Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lake Ann

Located in Lake Ann, this vacation home is on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Sanford Lake and Sanford Lake Park. .This vacation home is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from Lake Michigan.
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What's nearby

  • Sanford Lake Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sanford Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shavenaugh Lake - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Marys Lake - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Peanut Lake - 10 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dilbert's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Oaky’s Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Light of Day Organics - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lake Ann Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Close to Traverse & Crystal MTN, Winter Retreat!

- Forest home surrounded by trees near Sanford Lake and scenic trails
- Open living area with large windows and views of the woods
- Deck with grill plus outdoor fire pit for relaxed evenings
- Short drive to Crystal Mountain and Traverse City attractions
- Reserve your stay and enjoy a quiet Northern Michigan escape

This inviting home offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and modern amenities, ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat. Located just minutes from Sanford Lake, this home provides easy access to outdoor adventures and cozy downtime.

Living Area:
- Open concept living area with large windows allowing for natural light and scenic forest views
- Smart TV with access to streaming platforms (logins not provided)
- Comfortable seating arrangement for relaxing with family or friends

Kitchen & Dining:
- Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances and ample counter space
- Coffee bar to start your day, plus a dining table with seating for six
- All basic cooking utensils, including a blender, toaster, air fryer, and more

Bedrooms:
- Bedroom 1: King-sized bed, large windows with forest views, Smart TV with streaming
- Bedroom 2: Queen-sized bed, large windows for natural light, Smart TV with streaming
- Additional Bedrooms (3 & 4): Both feature Queen-sized beds, spacious closets, and peaceful surroundings

Bathrooms:
- Two full bathrooms, one attached to the master bedroom for added privacy
- Bath linens and toiletries are provided for your convenience

Outdoor Space:
- Deck with BBQ grill, ideal for enjoying meals outdoors while taking in the natural surroundings
- Firepit with seating, perfect for evenings by the fire with family or friends
- Sanford Lake access is just a short walk down the road, where you can enjoy peaceful waters and a park with swings, outdoor grills, and seating areas

Other Amenities:
- High-speed Wi-Fi, in-unit washer/dryer, air conditioning, and central heating
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Close to Traverse & Crystal MTN, Winter Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peg U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very new home and well furnished. Lots of bonus items: fire wood galore, makings for s’mores and coffee pods. It’s a great location for getting to wineries and seeing the fall colors. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful new property. It is comfortable, clean and stylish. The host communicated helpful information routinely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice, new home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Y., Mt Pleasant

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

We loved this house. Felt super clean and beautiful decor! Great location to where we needed to be. House had everything we could have wanted to use. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025