The Wayberry Cottage-Beautiful Retreat-Close to Nature

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Entire home

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
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

lake Ann, mI

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
‪14 min drive‬
Interlochen Center for the Arts
‪18 min drive‬
Front Street
‪27 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

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

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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.

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

Note from host: Bachelor or bachelorette parties are not welcome.

Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

lake Ann, mI

What's nearby

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
Interlochen Center for the Arts - 18 min drive - 23.1 km
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 24 min drive - 25.9 km
Front Street - 27 min drive - 28.7 km
Turtle Creek Stadium - 27 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Papa J's Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
‪Lake Ann Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
‪Sunset Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪Red Door Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
‪Food For Thought - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wayberry Cottage-Beautiful Retreat-Close to Nature pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wayberry Cottage-Beautiful Retreat-Close to Nature?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wayberry Cottage-Beautiful Retreat-Close to Nature?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Wayberry Cottage-Beautiful Retreat-Close to Nature located?

This family-friendly Lake Ann cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pearl Lake Natural Area, Lime Lake and Pearl Lake. Hartman Lake and Mistwood Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sandie V.

29 Sept 2024

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

Girls getaway

Loved our time at The Wayberry. Such a beautiful and serene area and the house had all we needed for a fun and adventurous girls getaway!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

3 Aug 2024

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

100/10 recommend! Most relaxing vacation

We loved everything about our stay at Wayberry Cottage. Its tucked quietly in the prettiest woods but still near so many great spots- beaches, restaurants, shops and the dunes! The space was perfect for our family and friends ranging across all ages. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie H.

30 June 2024

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

Great Up North Getaway

What a beautiful property! Everything was clean and well-kept and the acreage is just gorgeous. It was private and cozy and everything our family wanted for our vacation. Matt & Jennie were easy to communicate with and very helpful. Looking forward to future visits!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

21 June 2024

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

House in the Woods

Our family enjoyed the quiet and privacy at Wayberry Cottage. The week passed by so quickly as the house is situated between Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and Traverse City. The house is the perfect get away!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

2 June 2024

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

Great stay!

Thank you for a great stay! Very clean house with all the thoughtful family extras! We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

21 Feb 2024

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

2 Jan 2024

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.

5 Dec 2023

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.

21 Nov 2023

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.

2 Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelley P.

25 Sept 2023

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

Family Wedding

Had a wonderful time at the Wayberry Cottage, the cottage had everything we needed to have a very comfortable stay. The property was very clean and organized. As a family we traveled to the TC area for a family wedding but plan on returning next fall and will definitely seek out the Wayberry Cottage again. The host Jennie and Matt were very responsive to all questions. We were sad to leave, but will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

14 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful Clean Perfect House

This is the perfect place to stay if you want to get away and to visit Traverse City. Close to all Traverse City’s attractions. The house is immaculate and comfortable; beautifully decorated well-maintained, and extremely accommodating for everybody’s needs. We had a wonderful stay. The hosts were professional and friendly, great communicators. No complaints whatsoever!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

5 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful girls weekend away!

We traveled to Wayberry Cottage for a girls weekend to celebrate my mom’s 60th birthday. The cottage is immaculately clean and exactly as pictured. I arrived at night and it reminded me of Mel’s cabin in the tv show, “Virgin River”. It’s the cutest place! The cottage had everything we needed; multiple gathering spaces to talk and play games (both indoor and outdoor), a well stocked kitchen, plenty of beds & linens, laundry, and lots of information about the area tucked in the kitchen. It’s a short drive into Lake Ann as well as easy, beautiful drives to Empire, Glen Harbor, and the Traverse City areas. Thank you for being wonderful hosts!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

3 Sept 2023

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

Close to Everything!

Jennie and Matt were awesome and the privacy of this home is special. You are really away from it all yet 15 mins in the car you can be to any hotspot Empire and Lake Ann have to offer. Really cool, check it out!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

22 Aug 2023

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

Quiet place in the woods

Great base camp for all the area has to offer. Short drive to sleeping bear dunes. Town of lake Ann has some great spots for coffee, drinks and pizza.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

26 June 2023

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

Wonderful family getaway

Wayberry cottage was an absolute beautiful place to stay! The weather during our stay wasn’t quite what we hoped but being in this beautiful home that offered so much entertainment on site was a definite plus! The owners were very quick to respond and the house had everything we needed and more to make our stay perfect! Close to many different outdoor adventures and offering an adventure of its own I would recommend this house to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

maurice

16 May 2023

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

almost like being at home

a dish drainer would be helpful and a bit wider drive.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

25 Apr 2023

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

Wine Weekend With Friends

It is a beautiful and charming cabin in the woods. The house is very nice and the accommodations where great. We enjoyed the pool table and foosball along with the hot tub. Outside there was horse shoe pits, ladder ball and a bonfire pit. The bedrooms are nice and spacious and the place had everything that we needed. Truly a great place to stay and we plan on coming back.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip H.

2 Apr 2023

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

Fun rec room

Pool and foosball kept us busy. Curling in Maple City is a must try activity!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Brian T.

7 Mar 2023

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

Very helpful property manager.

Very nice accommodations. Everything in the listing was accurate. We had a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel W.

26 Feb 2023

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

Family Christmas gift getaway

Booked this cute cabin for our family Christmas getaway trip. Great location away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to explore. Loved the amenities of the hot tub and pool table. Would recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fallien S.

19 Feb 2023

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

***Great Girl’s Weekend

A group of us stayed at Wayberry for a girls weekend. This is the best VRBO I’ve rented. The cottage was adorable, very clean and had every thing we needed. It’s very close to Traverse City and the cute little town of Lake Anne. We all agreed we would definitely come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

12 Feb 2023

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

We loved it!

The property was very well taken care of and clean. There were clear instructions on check out procedures and the house had everything needed for cooking meals and sleep arrangements for our 10 person group. This spot is beautiful, surrounded by pines and secluded. It was an easy drive to Traverse City and I would have loved to explore more towards the lakeshore but we didn't have time. Owners were very helpful and great with communication. I would definitely recommend this rental and I will be looking at coming again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

22 Jan 2023

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

Loved it

Our stay at this property was perfect. We enjoyed the private location. The house is beautiful. We would love to come again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

18 Jan 2023

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

Away from it all

We had a great time at the Wayberry cottage! Everything was exactly as the listing states online, except they DO in fact have internet now which is a plus. The weather was crummy (rain in January) so some of our plans were thwarted, but we were still able to enjoy ourselves. There was plenty of room for two families with age ranges from 8 - 14 and the kids loved their own space in the basement. I definitely recommend this property!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Matt and Jennie Therrien

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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English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property