Gotaway Lodge on Lake Ann

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9.2

Wonderful

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Lake Ann, MI

Mistwood Golf Course5 min drive
Front Street19 min drive
Turtle Creek Stadium21 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Front Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The "GotAway Lodge" on Lake Ann is the place to come to create the memories. The Lodge is a 3rd generation family owned home that sits on 120 feet of private frontage. Conveniently tucked on the NW edge of Lake Ann where the lake is quiet, the fishing is superb, yet you are close to all the action that the area has to offer. The Lodge sleeps 6 comfortably, has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a spacious open great room featuring vaulted ceilings and massive windows--giving you a spectacular southern view to the lake (35 ft away btw) providing you with breathtaking sunrises, sunsets, and ample sun throughout the day for those working on their tan. The Lodge comes with a fully equipped kitchen, a/c, cable and wifi for those rainy days.
Besides having some of the best inland lake fishing around, Lake Ann is also the perfect size to enjoy tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding...or relaxing with a good book. Bring or rent your own boat or enjoy the complimentary use of the 2 kayaks and rowboat provided. With its warm and clean water, wading right from shore is also a great option. Once off the lake, enjoy the inviting fire pit and patio directly on the lake….perfect for enjoying your burgers and brats off the Lodge’s grill or roasting marshmallows while telling fish stories that are best told at a place like this.
The Village of Lake Ann is a ½ mile stroll away where you can enjoy dining at the local restaurants, beer at the local brewery, coffee or baked goods at the local coffee shop or stock up on groceries, beverages for the cooler, and fishing gear at the Lake Ann Grocery & Hardware. Explore the Pere Marquette State Forest’s trails and scenery adjacent to the west side of the Lake, fish the Platte River, rent a kayak and float the Crystal River or bring your golf clubs to hit one of the numerous area golf courses All of these are within minutes of the lodge.

Property manager

Josh Deering

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Family friendly house.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Please do not leave dogs unattended.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO SMOKING of any kind is allowed. A $500 additional cleaning fee WILL be applied for the extra cleaning needed to prepare for future guests.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Lake Ann

Located in Lake Ann, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Front Street and Village at Grand Traverse Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

Lake Ann, MI

What's nearby

Mistwood Golf Course - 5 min drive
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 18 min drive
Front Street - 19 min drive
Bass Lake - 20 min drive
Turtle Creek Stadium - 21 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dilbert's - ‬14 min drive
‪Lake Ann Brewing Company - ‬13 min walk
‪Bradley's Pub & Grille - ‬16 min drive
‪Papa J's Pizzeria - ‬14 min walk
‪Light of Day Organics - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gotaway Lodge on Lake Ann pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Gotaway Lodge on Lake Ann?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gotaway Lodge on Lake Ann?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gotaway Lodge on Lake Ann located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Mistwood Golf Course and within 9 miles (15 km) of Bright Lake and Interlochen Golf Club. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Interlochen Center for the Arts are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David S.

11 June 2023

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

If you’re looking for a quiet relaxing place.

Great place! If you’re looking for a quiet relaxing place. You will have here on Lake Ann. Convenient to all Amenities, hiking fishing. Short drive to Traverse City, Leland, Emipire, and other towns . Mostly within a 20 to 30 mile radius. Highly recommend this hone on the lake

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Patti L.

1 Nov 2022

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

Beautiful lake view

My husband and I spent a week with our son and daughter-in-law. We’ll start with the positive. When you step into the property you immediately see the panoramic view of the lake. The view is absolutely beautiful. We stayed the first week of October. We requested that the host make the rowboat and kayaks available, as the weather forecast was supposed to be warm. He did have these available for us to use, however the weather wasn’t quite warm enough. We enjoyed sitting around the bonfire in the evenings, making s’mores. That was a wonderful way to end our day. This property has three bedrooms. One bedroom was a decent size. It had a dresser and two nightstands. We believe the bed is queen size. Many pillows were provided, however we brought our own. There was also a closet. The second bedroom we believe had a double size bed. There was a dresser, however there was no room for nightstands. There was no closet in the second bedroom. The third bedroom had bunkbeds, which we did not use. The stackable washer and dryer was located in the third bedroom. We did use these several times during our stay. The full-size bathroom looks like it had recently been renovated. The handheld shower leaked pretty bad. I was unable to reach the host using the VRBO website, therefore I called the telephone number provided for him. I left a message that my son would be more than happy to purchase a new showerhead and install it. The host never responded to my message. One set of towels - the bath towel, the hand towel, and the washcloth was fairly new - nice and fluffy. LlThe rest of the towels and wash cloths were quite old. It was probably time to replace them. The kitchen had plenty of cupboard space, and a lot of counter space. There was a nice set of dishes that was provided. Assorted mixing bowls, a set of cookie sheets, an adequate variety of kitchen utensils were provided. An electric hand mixer or blender was not provided. We brought all of the ingredients to bake a pie to celebrate my son‘s birthday. The outside of the stove and oven were very clean. When I opened the oven door I was so shocked to see how filthy it was on the inside. You can tell that it had not been cleaned in quite some time. The refrigerator appeared to be new. It was very clean. The living/great room was very comfortable and cozy. Overall we do recommend this place. You just can’t beat the view of the lake. There were some days when the lake was very calm, as smooth as glass.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Darlene T.

29 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not Clean - Nice view - No Locks sliding doors

Pros: Nice View, nice washer/dryer, good heater Cons: floor was filthy with dirt and dog hair; furniture was filthy; cob webs hanging everywhere on the exterior; sliding glass doors had NO LOCKS and the tracks were so dirty they were very hard to open and close; blinds were broken on right side; BBQ grill was filthy with old caked on food; shower very tiny, shower curtain was slimy, and rod and hooks rusted; bathroom door did not close. I expected better. . Plus we paid for cleaning.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

16 Aug 2022

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

Relaxing short stay

We only stayed for a few days, but is was a relaxing tranquil stay....just what we needed. We greatly enjoyed the location of the property, being quietly secluded yet within walking distance to the village. Lake Ann is right in the middle of it all, and this is why we chose this property and we were not disappointed. It was easy traveling to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes, amongst many other wonderful things to do in the area. The grand kids enjoyed swimming in the lake and the kayaks. A great time was had by all.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

12 Aug 2022

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

Perfect getaway right on the lake

Lake Ann is a quite lake just big enough for water sports and great fishing! The place is right on the lake with a nice fire pit. I love the view of the lake from inside. Basic cabin without any frills, but you don't need them at the lake. One thing I might add is the kitchen could be a little more stocked since this is not typically a place you will go out to eat all the time, lots of cooking. (better cooking utensils that aren't super flexible plastic, wine glasses, tupperwear containers, etc.) The only other thing I would add is there NEED's to be a Roku or something that allows for streaming services on the TV. Right now it's only cable. I realize we are at the lake, but many people are staying here for weeks at a time and that involves relaxing movies at night! Neither of these things are enough to take away a star, though, great place!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

9 July 2022

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

Great place at Lake Ann

Beautiful setting, comfortable and inviting. Loved all the amenities, fire pit, kayaks and dock. Great location to visit Sleeping Bear National Park, Traverse City and all the wineries. Definitely recommend if visiting the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose P., Western Springs, Illinois

29 Nov 2021

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

Lovely!

This is a darling cottage. Very well kept and right on the lake! We had a lovely getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

20 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful, tranquil view

Great location with ample parking. Low key neighborhood for a great, restful trip. Fishing boat and kayaks are a plus! Nicely landscaped including a beautiful firepit on water's edge. The only downside is the clocks run faster here and our reservation came to an end much too quickly!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

10 Aug 2021

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

Great Family Getaway

We had a great time. Very relaxing property right on the lake. We enjoyed the 2 person Kayaks and used the row boat to go fishing. We even fished right off the dock. My kids enjoyed swimming and even our dog had a great time. It's only 15 minutes from Travers City for food and shopping.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021