Have your first cup of coffee where Lake Ann meets The mouth of The Platte River

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Entire home

Front of house with wrap around deck on 3 sides and walkout basement.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6175.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Lake Ann, MI

Mistwood Golf Course
10 min drive
Interlochen Center for the Arts
14 min drive
Village at Grand Traverse Commons
24 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
33 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The perfect Up North house! Built in 2006, this property's waterfront is where Lake Ann meets the mouth of the Platte River. Best fishing around! Enjoy your first cup of coffee on the large porch watching the sunrise and listening to the loon call. Open floor plan with nice island kitchen and hardwood floors throughout. Upper bedrooms exceptionally large, making lots of room for family visits. Walkout lower level is currently used as game room and kayak storage. Approximately 80' on Lake Ann, and 80' on Platte River.

House has been updated 2023. Updated kitchen counters, new island and all hardwood floors have been updated too

Property manager

Katherine Herb

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Ann

Located in Lake Ann, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Kresge Auditorium and Village at Grand Traverse Commons are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Lake Ann, MI

What's nearby

Interlochen Center for the Arts - 14 min drive
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 24 min drive
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 24 min drive
Turtle Creek Stadium - 25 min drive
Front Street - 27 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive
‪Dilbert's - ‬12 min drive
‪Light of Day Organics - ‬16 min drive
‪Bradley's Pub & Grille - ‬15 min drive
‪Papa J's Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Have your first cup of coffee where Lake Ann meets The mouth of The Platte River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Have your first cup of coffee where Lake Ann meets The mouth of The Platte River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Have your first cup of coffee where Lake Ann meets The mouth of The Platte River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Have your first cup of coffee where Lake Ann meets The mouth of The Platte River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mistwood Golf Course, Interlochen Golf Club and Bright Lake. Interlochen Center for the Arts and Turtle Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Sean M.

22 Aug 2024

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

Another great summer vaca!

Our 3rd year here and better than ever! This renter continues to improve their property to make it better for everyone.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Doug R.

22 Aug 2024

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

Up North

It was a good get away in Northern Michigan

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina M.

2 July 2024

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

Nice house

House was big and the beds were so comfortable! Great location. Clean. Kitchen had everything you could ever need. House was cool inside, I was concerned about no air conditioning but the breeze and shaded lot kept everything really comfortable. One issue we experienced was that every interior door in the house is wood, nice and heavy, but all were swollen from humidity and did not close unless you used a lot of force, and some were not able to close period. Not a huge problem but definitely loud. Overall was a great experience!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 June 2024

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

Great time

We always enjoy staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

4 Aug 2023

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

Northern Paradise

Another great vacation. Updates to the house made our stay even better than last year! Thank you so much, Katherine, for sharing your home with us again.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

30 July 2023

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

Lake Ann

Our stay on Lake Ann was very good - The kayaks and paddle boards were the best thing ! Beds were comfortable, house is centrally located to many popular Michigan sites - Cherry republic, sleeping Bear Dunes, Leland fishing town, Glen Lake, & Lake Michigan beaches. Really great family vacation -

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 June 2023

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

Enjoyable

We always enjoy our time here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

1 June 2023

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

Fabulous, Fun and Comfy at Lake Ann

My family had the absolute best time!! The house was perfect. Great kitchen with plenty of prep space and everything you could possibly need to make a great meal. I had read other reviews and they all stated the beds were VERY comfortable and they were right!! And the bedrooms were very spacious. The whole house was laid out very nice. Very clean as well. Tons of amenities! The owner responded in a timely manner to any and all questions or inquiries. The location is great too. Not far to get to our charter fishing trip on the bay. I would definitely come back and I strongly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

26 Oct 2022

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

Fun, Fall Getaway!

Very nice property on Lake Ann. Our group enjoyed our time and looks forward to visiting again soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

3 Aug 2022

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

Family Vacation Haven

The perfect location for a Northern Michigan vacation. A spacious home with all the amenities that we needed. We enjoyed the fishing and kayaking. Everything was great! I especially liked relaxing on the deck. Even on the hottest days, it always seemed there was a cool breeze while reading or just hanging out there. The owner, Katherine, was quick to respond to any questions that I had.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 June 2022

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

Nice getaway place

We had a wonderful time here as usual.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Beth K., Ann Arbor

5 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Stayed in 2021 and loved this so much that we booked 2022. The spacious driveway was blocked by a huge boat. Left parking difficult. Lawn was not mowed. Never did get mowed, we had an incident with ticks. Hardwood floors were not swept. We had to wash all counter tops as they were filthy. Had to rearrange the refrigerator and freezer just to get our own groceries in. We really liked the house, but were quite disappointed this year.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristie L., Dryden, MI

25 May 2022

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

Very enjoyable stay

Beautiful home in a quiet area. The property is beautiful, home is spacious. Love the open floor plan on the main floor. Beautiful large windows in the living and dining room area. Loved the wrap around deck. We were able to enjoy the ping pong table in the basement, bikes and kayaks. Property owner was very quick to respond to questions. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt A., Birchwood, TN

24 May 2022

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

We Loved It!

What an amazing property! We traveled with a large boat and found enough parking for several boats and trucks, beautiful views of the lake, and the most comfortable beds any of us had slept in, in a while. We will return to this property and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

16 Sept 2021

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

Some fun, fishing, relaxation and a proposal

The house fit our needs perfectly. The beds were very comfortable allowing a good night of rest. The boys were early to rise for some fishing and although a bit slow, some very nice fish were caught. The location was perfect for easy daytrips to many great destinations. Our youngest got engaged providing us with a brand new daughter-in-law. He has now moved to be closer to his fiance leaving us with a bittersweet empty nest. The house was perfect for the post-engagement celebration with plenty of room for both families. Good lifelong memories were made by all. That is the hallmark of a good vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

27 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful home in a perfect location!

We stayed here for our vacation with three generations of family. There was plenty of space and special things for everyone to do. We enjoyed fishing, kayaking, swimming, campfires, relaxing on the deck, exploring the Lake Ann area, and traveling to the many world-class tourist destinations that are only a 20-30 minute drive away. We would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richelle P.

10 Aug 2021

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

Lake Ann

Very responsive owner. Clean comfortable home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Rich M.

25 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Very Roomy-Great Views-Full Applianaces-Causal “Up North” Feel….

Wonderful!!!

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Beth K., Ann Arbor

5 June 2021

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

Fish

Want to come back here next year. The house filled our needs and the fishing was out of this world.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos S.

27 June 2020

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

Good experience in general

We loved the lake and privacy. The cabin has all the features for a proper stay, just need a little bit of cleaning on basement and outside. Some repairs on windows and curtains . Overall was good stay. Thank you for having us BR CS

10/10 Excellent

CHAD m.

21 June 2020

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

Beautiful home

This home is beautiful. Gorgeous views very tranquil. Wish I had a home like this. Description of home was spot on. Bedrooms were very spacious and beds were very comfortable. Thank you for a awesome time in your home. Rent this house. You won't regret it. Use of kayaks was a huge plus. Thanks again. Chad Mays

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

29 July 2019

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

Fun times at Lake Ann

Pretty lake with loons. Loved, loved, loved the paddle boat. It made an excellent swim platform. Comfy house with a great deck to enjoy the views. Great room made it an excellent family gathering spot.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stacy Z., Mount Clemens, MI

14 Sept 2018

Great Place

Wonderful,place to stay. The owners were very friendly, helpful, and responsive. I can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Aug 2018

Perfect Up North vacation home!

We have been coming Up North for years, and the Bartos/ Herb home is perfect for folks living far away. It has more than one needs for a most comfortable stay-the 3 king beds are extremely comfortable after a day of fishing & kayaking, the kitchen is well equiped, and the comfortable living space with large TV allows one to follow the Detroit Tigers or view a film. The home is situated on the best side of the lake as the best fishing spots are close by, and the loons, eagles, etc are easily viewed. The home also is situated close to Sleeping Bear dunes, all that the Leewanau peninsula offers, and the Interlochen music events. We will return!

Stayed 24 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

29 July 2018

Highly, Highly recommend!

This house was absolutely perfect for my family! It was very clean, right on the lake and far exceeded our expectations! We have 4 teenagers and the bedding was prefect- there is a king bed on the main floor (master with private bathroom) and upstairs there are two rooms with multiple beds. In the girls room, there was a queen (or king) bed and a twin with a trundle. In the boys room, there is a queen or king and a double bed. Perfect for teens who don't want to sleep together! There were little treasures in this house that made it fun for me. There were spices in the cabinet, condiments in the fridge (even homemade jam from Iowa), different soaps and shampoo under the sinks and much more. I loved that other families left little things from their stay and we were able to benefit from it! The lake was beautiful and the kayaks and paddleboat were a lot of fun! I loved listening to the ducks "laugh" from the patio each morning! The owners are amazing and answered my texts quickly, if I had a question. Overall, we had a wonderful time and we will definitely be back! I highly recommend this house! It's perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018