Would love to come back and stay here again!

We waited too long to book this trip, then struggled to find an affordable rental that would accommodate our entire family (six adult children plus six small grandchildren). This cottage was perfect! It’s not huge, but is very smartly designed with multiple gathering spaces inside and out. We loved the covered porch for morning coffee, and we cooked out on the patio and ate in the pavilion. The kitchen accommodated cooking for a dozen people and gave the adults room to play cards and board games in the evenings. We enjoyed the nearby town of Lake Ann and spent several hours at the playground, brewery (live music on Tuesday nights), and coffee shop, but also loved that the Dunes and Traverse City were only 20 min away. This was a hidden gem, and a bargain compared to most other rentals that sleep 12! The setting was very private and scenic, and safe for small children to explore. Loved it!

The house was very clean and a great house for a couple of families to stay. Plenty of living space with three separate living areas for different groups to hang out in. Back porch has a great view and is very quiet to relax. We would definitely stay again!!

The pictures on the Vrbo site don't do this place justice. The view from the long back porch onto the pond and woods is wonderful (the same view is had from the screened-in porch, the picture window in the living room, and the picnic area by the firepit). The house is separated from the road by a patch of trees, so there is lots of privacy and it's very quiet. The house itself is very cozy and clean. Highly recommend!

Our family of 10 (including 4 children, ages 4-8) stayed comfortably in this beautiful home nestled in the woods. We loved all of the space indoors and outdoors. The property was peaceful with the woods and nearby pond. The amenities were plentiful. The home’s location was a 20 minute drive to all of the area attractions (hiking, beaches, Traverse City). At the end of the week the children told us they wanted to stay for the remainder of the summer! We were able to create wonderful family memories!

We could not have asked for a better place to stay. 20-30 min to the most beautiful beaches. The house was so peaceful and fully stocked.

Enjoyable location! Offers a peaceful and relaxing environment to get away. During our stay we enjoyed coffee on the back porch each morning with wildlife greeting us everyday.

Great experience. Everything we needed for our family. Would highly recommend.

We celebrated our Mom’s 94 th birthday and your home was amazing!

We really enjoyed our stay at Hemlock Cottage. The hosts were kind and responsive, the house was wonderful and the property was beautiful. It was great to step away from the busy-ness of Traverse City into the peaceful quiet of Hemlock Cottage!