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Silver Lake Cottage in Traverse City w/ Private Frontage & Pontoon for rent

Traverse City vacation home with kitchen

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A living room with a large window overlooking a lake, a dining area with outdoor seating, and a kitchen with a modern design.
A lakeside view with a dock, picnic table, and chairs under string lights.
A lakeside property with a wooden dock leading to a house with a porch.
Smart TV, books
A modern kitchen with a white island, black bar stools, and a window with a view.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 697 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Kevwitch Cove
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Cox Pond
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Traverse City

On lake.Stay at this Traverse City vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Turtle Creek Stadium and 6 miles (10 km) of The Crown Golf Club. Grand Traverse Mall and Bass Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • beach near Kevwitch Cove - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • beach near Cox Pond - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Front Street - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 17 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬7 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.

Silver Lake Cottage in Traverse City w/ Private Frontage & Pontoon for rent

JUST REMODELED cottage that has an excellent location on Silver Lake, in Traverse City. It is located on .85 acres with 108 feet of direct frontage. It is a short 10 minute drive to downtown Traverse City. Silver lake is a 600 acre all sports lake. It is one of the nicest inland lakes in Traverse City. The cottage gets sun all day long (but also has areas of shade) and then you are able to watch the sun set. You can walk right out the cottage and walk directly into the water (no stairs to go down or roads to cross).

*** Just renovated!!New Flooring, New Kitchen, New bathroom!

The cottage has two bedrooms and one bathroom. It sleeps six, with one queen bed in the main level bedroom, and two full-size beds in the loft bedroom. The kitchen is fully stocked, it even has a dishwasher. There is a laundry room in the cottage, available for your use. There is a canoe, paddle boat and stand up paddle board available for renters to use at no charge. There is a nice storage shed that has yard games/beach toys. There is a very large fire pit. The cottage comes with Wi-Fi, hulu live cable, 42” smart TV, AC units, games, and plenty of parking space.

We have a 20 foot pontoon boat w/ 50HP available for you to rent:
$295 per day, $650 for 3 days, or $1000 for the entire week (This is cheaper than all rental companies in town) and we just purchased a brand new 22ft Bennington, 115HP with tubing capacity. 1 day= $350, 3days= $850, 1 week= $1650
**** Please inquire about availability for the dates of your travel. The pontoon may not be available even if the cottage is.

Please also note that the dock and pontoons are not going to be out and available until mid May. There is an owner's dock that is occasionally used and then another brand new dock on the opposite side for you to use.

The cottage is in a great location of Traverse City, where you feel like you're up north, but just a 10 minutes drive from downtown Traverse City.


No smoking and No pets allowed!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,045 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

  • No pets 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
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 fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Silver Lake Cottage Private Frontage W/pontoon Rent House
Silver Lake Cottage Private Frontage W/pontoon Rent
Silver Lake Cottage Private Frontage W/pontoon Rent House
Silver Lake Cottage Private Frontage W/pontoon Rent House
Silver Lake Cottage Private Frontage W/pontoon Rent

Frequently asked questions

How close is Silver Lake Cottage in Traverse City w/ Private Frontage & Pontoon for rent to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.2 mi (14-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Silver Lake Cottage in Traverse City w/ Private Frontage & Pontoon for rent have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Silver Lake Cottage in Traverse City w/ Private Frontage & Pontoon for rent to the beach?

This vacation home is 9.9 mi (16-min drive) from Traverse City Beach and 7.4 mi (11-min drive) from West End Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Silver Lake Cottage in Traverse City w/ Private Frontage & Pontoon for rent offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Silver Lake Cottage in Traverse City w/ Private Frontage & Pontoon for rent ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Silver Lake Cottage in Traverse City w/ Private Frontage & Pontoon for rent ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Silver Lake Cottage in Traverse City w/ Private Frontage & Pontoon for rent ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Silver Lake Cottage in Traverse City w/ Private Frontage & Pontoon for rent have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Silver Lake Cottage in Traverse City w/ Private Frontage & Pontoon for rent have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Silver Lake Cottage in Traverse City w/ Private Frontage & Pontoon for rent to downtown Traverse City?

This vacation home is 6.2 mi away from Traverse City.

Silver Lake Cottage in Traverse City w/ Private Frontage & Pontoon for rent Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location on the lake!

The family had a wonderful time, great location near Traverse City and tons of fun using the canoe, paddle boat!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carri T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, host was very prompt in answering questions. Beautiful view and very quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful as always!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular rental

What a beautiful home on a beautiful lake highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

Great stay with high school friends for the week! House was so cute and had everything we would need. Rented the pontoon for our stay definitely a must have. Very relaxing cozy atmosphere would love to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house / location

My best friend and I stayed for a week for a mom vacation and we had the best time. Lake and beach area were nice and clean. House was perfect with plenty of supplies. We were close to everything which made going out and having adventures easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elyse B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet peaceful waterfront

Just enough space for a quiet stay with gorgeous views. Needed a nice place to have a weekend get away. This was the perfect place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location!

Silver Lake cottage is a fantastic place to stay on your visit to Traverse City. Great location to downtown, amazing lake to be on and plenty of room for our family of 4! We've rented a lot of VRBO's and this one was super accurate to description and one of the best experiences with communication!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So clean!!! Love the paddle boards, paddle boat. Fire pit! Great host communication !!!All around a GREAT PLACE!!! Would reserve again! Five stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location on the lake and distance to Traverse City. Very responsive communication with owners. Cottage is updated and has everything you need. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little cabin

My family and I had a wonderful time at this cabin. It was small but had everything that we needed. It was very clean and minimal stairs to the lake. The view looking out the kitchen window was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage

Wonderful cottage. Clean and well maintained. Perfect for a weekend getaway. Kids enjoyed the paddle board and peddle boat. Bonfire pit and backyard was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

This was our second time staying and it was amazing like the first time. Beautiful scenery and clean well maintained property. Newely renovated this year. Will definatly be going back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lake Access

We had a great time at the cottage. Lauran was very helpful in answering our questions. The lake access was unbeatable and the cottage was as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Silver Lake Stay

Our family of five enjoyed our stay at this cottage. It was well supplied with outdoor toys and floats which our kids had with. We especially enjoyed the paddle board and paddle boat. Plenty of beach towels were provided. It was a peaceful and private getaway.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great getaway lakefront cottage

Kitchen was well-stocked with utensils, silverware and cooking pots and pans; bedroom was clean and pretty roomy for a cottage of this size; door code much better than having a key; great view of Silver Lake, and conveniently located near all TC has to offer. Thanks, Lauran and Nick!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

We enjoyed our stay at this cottage! It’s very open spaced , with good beach access ( flat ) . The lake area is nice and calm - great for paddling. Nice fire pit area , and a sun shaded deck for dining and sunset watching . Location is great - It’s a short drive into town . This cottage has everything you would need! (the ceiling to the upstairs is a bit low) Lauran is a great host and very attentive to questions. We would stay here again !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean Cozy Cottage

The cottage has a beautiful setting on the lake; it was clean and well stocked with books, games, towels, kitchen supplies, etc. A canoe and paddle board were available for use, at no charge. Pontoon boats are available to rent from the owner at a very reasonable rate. Lauren was just outstanding in responding to our questions and needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time!

Everything was very simple..which i like..lol the house was clean..nice set up..and the view is everything! If i had any complaints, it would be the pots and pans are a little out dated..very much used alot..lol but overall stay was wonderful, and i would totally go back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paige a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome lake cabin

We just loved this cabin! It’s much more spacious on the inside than you imagine. It had every cooking utensil you could need. The water view was great. Definitely rent the pontoon. Tubing is so much fun! The only bummer for those of you with small kids is that the lake is very mucky at this property, so your kids won’t be interested in swimming at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tristan H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

This was the perfect spot for our family of5. Check in was so easy. A few minor mishaps but the host was very helpful. Silver lake is great I will say the bedding could use some updates. I didn't love that. There were not mattress cover/ pads on the beds but that would be an easy fix! Overall would for sure recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vaca

Awesome place to stay! Lauren was amazing! Rented the pontoon for the day, weather wasn't the greatest that day, dreary and chilly. Rainy the next day. She was nice enough to let us keep it throughout our stay. The third day was sunny and beautiful!! Perfect 💜
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place, great location

Family of 5 (kids 12,10,8) enjoyed our stay at Silver Lake. Cottage was as expected. Beds in the loft are for kids as ceiling clearance is a bit low for anyone taller than 5’8”. Lake was quiet and my kids enjoyed tubing and being out on the boat that we brought. As for excursions, TC is literally 15 min away. Bear dunes 40min, Torch Lake 30 min, Mackinaw Island 90 min. We had no issues whatsoever and would come back without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage Getaway

The cottage was cute, clean, and had just about everything we could ask for! The frontage was nice and flat and the water stayed calm in the cove area. The water was pretty and clear but also very shallow even well past the doc so we would take the boat out to deeper parts of the lake to swim. We were able to rent one of the pontoons for most of our stay which I would highly recommend. There was a paddle boat/boards and a cano free of charge but if you want to get around and see the entire lake you will want something with a motor. But my husband found fishing to be good right off the dock where he caught a few good sized bass.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ken M.

Tidy, nicely appointed, view of eagle and osprey over the lake from the deck, just delightful

Lovely property. It suited our needs very well! Tidy and nicely appointed. I would suggest this is really best suited for a small family with kids under 15. The access to the loft has a very low ceiling. I think the shower head needs to be cleaned. The flow is down to a trickle. The main bedroom has a very soft and saggy bed. We enjoyed seeing Eagles and Osprey, just a delightful location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018