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The Wayberry Cottage-Beautiful Retreat-Close to Nature

The Wayberry Cottage-Beautiful Retreat-Close to Nature

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Property grounds
Front of Cottage
Rear of Cottage, Lawn area
Rear of Cottage, Patio Area Propane Gas Grill on site, just not in photo
Covered Front porch sitting area with view of additional outside seating

Overview of The Wayberry Cottage-Beautiful Retreat-Close to Nature

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
lake Ann, mI
  • Popular LocationSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore14 min drive
  • Popular LocationFront Street27 min drive
  • Popular LocationTurtle Creek Stadium27 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Wayberry Cottage-Beautiful Retreat-Close to Nature

For an updated video tour, please visit vimeo.com and search for "Wayberry Cottage". Jennie is always updating and changing things around as the seasons change or if she finds a new piece of furniture she thinks would be great at the cottage!

Or to reminisce on what the cottage looked like over 10 years ago, go to YouTube and search 'Wayberry Cottage'.


A Great Northern Michigan location close to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, Crystal Lake, Frankfort.
The Wayberry Cottage, built in 2006, is a quiet retreat on 15 wooded acres surrounded by thousands of acres of forest. Located just 3 miles from the village of Lake Ann and 15 miles west of Traverse City, the Cottage offers up-north privacy and peacefulness with city conveniences nearby. WiFi is not available at the cottage. However, the brewery, coffee shop and library in the village of Lake Ann offer free WiFi.

Approximately 10 miles west of the Cottage is Lake Michigan where you can explore all the beaches, water activities, sand dunes, and lighthouses Benzie County has to offer. Other area lakes are also within minutes of your enjoyment.

The Wayberry Cottage is beautifully modeled after Northern Michigan cottages from the early 1900s while embracing all the comforts and benefits of modern living. Whether spending your days sightseeing or playing golf at Mistwood, a 27-hole course only 3 minutes away, come back to enjoy the hot tub or just relax on the screened-in porch while reading a good book. The Wayberry is sure not to disappoint.

Property manager

Matt and Jennie Therrien
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Exterior
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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Additional fees apply for excessive cleaning.

Events

No events allowed
Bachelor or bachelorette parties are not welcome.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Snowmobiles and ATVs are not allowed to be driven on the lawn/property of the cottage.
No overnight guests allowed who are not part of the group stated in the booking request.
No bachelorette or bachelor parties or rowdy groups allowed. Quiet hours are 11pm-8am. Please respect our neighbors and our cottage.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Bachelor or bachelorette parties are not welcome.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Lake Ann

Located in Lake Ann, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
lake Ann, mI

What's nearby

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 14 min drive
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 24 min drive
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 25 min drive
  • Front Street - 27 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lake Ann Brewing Company - 8 min drive
  • Papa J's Pizzeria - 6 min drive
  • Jodi's Tangled Antler - 9 min drive
  • Food For Thought - 14 min drive
  • Red Door Coffee House - 8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 129 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Escape
Loved the cottage as it is secluded and peacefully surrounded by tall pines. The game room is nice as is the hot tub off the basement. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina R., Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great place, clean. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls shopping trip
Super cute cottage, plenty of room, very clean and cozy. We loved the fire place and the hot tub! Would recommend for sure!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house in the woods!
The house was cute, clean, and had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
This property was clean, beds were comfortable, the hot tub was great, and all communication was perfect! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Matt and Jennie Therrien

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We built the cottage for the purpose of offering a home for family and friends to vacation, while enjoying the beautiful area where we live year-round. We live a few miles from the cottage and enjoy Lake Ann and Northern Michigan. If you have any questions about the cottage, feel free to contact Jennie at (231) 492-4795 or via email at jennie@wayberrycottage.com.

Why they chose this property

Our cottage has been a choice for family vacations, weekend gatherings of friends as well as a retreat for small groups. We offer a quiet and rural location for getting away from the daily grind.

What makes this property unique

Many guests have enjoyed the screened in porch, lower level rec room, hot tub, fire pit area and the quiet, country feel of the property.

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