Lake Ann Lodge
Where you'll be
• 🌲 Quiet Northwoods cul-de-sac surrounded by towering pines & hardwoods
• 🦌 Peaceful, private setting frequently described as “secluded yet convenient”
• 🏘️ Residential neighborhood — not a party area
• 🌊 Close to inland lakes, Lake Michigan beaches, and rivers
• 🎨 Easy access to Interlochen Center for the Arts
• 🍒 Ideal home base for Cherry Festival, fall color tours & seasonal events
• 🎿 Centrally located for skiing, snowmobiling & winter adventures
• 🌟 Guests love the calm, quiet atmosphere after busy days exploring
Getting around
• 🚗 Large private driveway with plenty of on-site parking
• 🚙 Car strongly recommended — rural location
• 🚕 Ride-share availability can be limited (especially late night)
• ⏱ Approximate drive times:
– Village of Lake Ann: 5 minutes
– Downtown Traverse City: 10–15 minutes
– Interlochen Arts Academy: 15–20 minutes
– Crystal Mountain: ~30 minutes
– Sleeping Bear Dunes / Glen Arbor / Empire: ~30 minutes
– Lake Michigan beaches: 25–30 minutes
⛳ Golf Destinations (Regional Favorites)
• ⛳ Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club (~60 minutes) – One of the Midwest’s most famous golf destinations, featuring two spectacular courses perched above Lake Michigan with dramatic links-style holes and unforgettable views.
• ⛳ Crystal Mountain Resort (~35 minutes) – A premier Northern Michigan golf resort offering two award-winning courses: Mountain Ridge and Betsie Valley, known for beautiful scenery and excellent playability.
• ⛳ Grand Traverse Resort & Spa (~35 minutes) – Home to three standout courses: The Bear (designed by Jack Nicklaus), The Wolverine, and Spruce Run—an ideal destination for championship-level golf weekends.
• ⛳ Manitou Passage Golf Club (~25 minutes) – A highly rated Arnold Palmer Signature course featuring rolling terrain, wooded fairways, and scenic views of Leelanau County countryside.
• ⛳ Champion Hill Golf Course (~20 minutes) – A scenic course designed by Jerry Matthews that winds through forests and elevation changes near Crystal Lake.
• ⛳ The Crown Golf Club (~20 minutes) – A popular Traverse City public course offering a fun layout, well-maintained greens, and great value for casual and competitive rounds.
• ⛳ Bahle Farms Golf Course (~30 minutes) – A relaxed, scenic course in Suttons Bay known for wide fairways, countryside views, and a welcoming atmosphere.
• ⛳ Dunes Golf Club (~15 minutes) – A laid-back course near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, perfect for casual rounds with a fun, approachable layout.
• ⛳ Interlochen Golf Club (~15 minutes) – A classic Northern Michigan course with tree-lined fairways and a friendly local feel, just south of Traverse City.
• ⛳ Mistwood Golf Course (~5 minutes) – The closest course to Lake Ann Lodge, offering a convenient and affordable option with multiple 9-hole combinations for quick rounds.
Welcome to Lake Ann Lodge, a spacious 8-bedroom retreat just 15 minutes from downtown
Traverse City and one of the only fully wheelchair accessible group lodges in Northern
Michigan. With step-free entrances, wide doorways, and roll-in showers, every guest can
relax and enjoy the experience together.
🏡 Massive Northwoods lodge designed for reunions, retreats & multi-family stays
• 🛌 8 Bedrooms | Sleeps 25
– 1 King bedroom
– 3 Queen bedrooms
– Large bunk room with twins & doubles (sleeps 9)
– Teen bedroom (sleeps 3)
– Kids playhouse bedroom (sleeps 3)
– Twin bedroom with trundle (sleeps 2)
• 🚿 3 Full Bathrooms
– 2 main-floor roll-in showers (wheelchair accessible)
– 1 lower-level full bath
🌿 BACKYARD & OUTDOOR SPACE OUR GUESTS LOVE
• 🌟 Private backyard frequently mentioned as a guest favorite
• 🏊 Seasonal heated container pool (Memorial Day–Labor Day, weather permitting)
• 🌡️ In-Season Pool Heat: Pool heated to 80° Memorial Day–Labor Day; increasing above 80° is $150/night.
• 💦 Year-round 6-person hot tub
• 🧖 Barrel sauna — especially loved during winter stays
• 🧊 Cold-plunge barrel
• 🔥 Fire pit with seating for evening gatherings
• 🎯 Yard games and multiple outdoor seating areas
• 🧘 Separate yoga studio with mats, light weights, and exercise balls
• 🛋️ Yoga studio also includes lounge furniture and large Smart TVs
• ♿ Wheelchair-accessible deck and outdoor paths
🎮 GATHERING, ENTERTAINMENT & RELAXATION SPACES
• 🛋️ Multiple living rooms with large sectional seating
• 📺 Oversized Smart TVs throughout the home
• 🃏 Two main-floor game areas for board and card games
• 🍿 Lower-level movie & video gaming lounge (teen favorite)
• 🏓 Large game room with ping pong & foosball
• 🍺 Private Lake Ann Lodge Pub with bar and TV
• 🔀 Easy flow so groups can gather together or spread out
🍽️ GREAT HALL DINING & KITCHEN
• 🪑 Great Hall Dining Room seats 25+ guests
• 📺 Two flat-screen TVs and wet bar
• 🌳 Large windows overlooking the backyard
• 🚪 Direct access to the wheelchair-accessible outdoor deck
• 🍳 Fully stocked kitchen designed for group meals
• ⭐ Guests often say “everything we needed was already there”
Whether you’re gathering for summer fun, a fall color
tour, or a cozy winter escape, Lake Ann Lodge is the perfect base camp.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
• 📝 Digitally signed Vacation Rental Agreement required after booking
• 🕒 Neighborhood quiet hours strictly enforced: 10pm–8am outdoors
• 🏡 Ideal for families, friend groups, retreats, and adult gatherings
• 🚿 With 3 bathrooms, larger adult groups do best with staggered shower schedules
• 🧒 One bedroom is kid-themed; adults using that room should be comfortable with playful décor
• 📲 Detailed check-in instructions and mobile guest guide provided
• 🕒 Early check-in / late check-out:
– Only available in the off-season (not available mid-June to mid-August).
– May be possible depending on cleaning schedule and same-day turnovers.
– Up to 2 hours early/late → $100
– 3–4 hours early/late → $200
– Must be approved in advance (ideally 48 hours).
– Let us know if you'd like us to check availability! 🌟
• 🛠️ Guest-caused damage: Guests are responsible for repair or replacement costs for any damage during their stay. For high-value amenities (wall-mounted TVs, and fixtures), professional repair or installation may be required.
• 📹 Exterior security cameras monitor driveway and entry doors only
• 🚭 No smoking, no candles, no pets, no events
• 🧾 Primary renter must be 25+; photo ID may be required
• 📘 Full house rules provided in the rental agreement
LOCATION ACTIVITIES
Within minutes of Lake Ann Lodge — whether your group is seeking outdoor adventure, relaxation, or classic “Up North” experiences.
• 🏖️ Lake Ann Village Beach & Public Access (5 min) – Swimming, kayaking, fishing, and sunsets
• 🌊 Long Lake Public Access (10–15 min) – Boating, paddleboarding, and swimming on a beautiful inland lake.
• 🍒 Downtown Traverse City (10–15 min) – Dining, shopping, breweries, wineries, West End Beach, Clinch Park, and the Cherry Festival.
• 🏖️ Grand Traverse Bay Beaches (15 min) – Sandy beaches and clear water at West End Beach and Clinch Park.
• 🎨 Interlochen Center for the Arts (15–20 min) – World-class concerts, performances, and scenic campus walks.
• 🎿 Crystal Mountain Resort (30 min) – Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, fat-tire biking, spa, alpine slide, and family activities year-round.
• ⛳ Crystal Mountain Golf – Two award-winning 18-hole courses: Mountain Ridge & Betsie Valley.
• 🎿 The Homestead Resort (30 min) – Skiing, snowboarding, and scenic winter fun overlooking Lake Michigan.
• ⛳ The Homestead Golf Courses – Championship golf with incredible views of Lake Michigan.
• 🏜️ Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (30 min) – Empire Beach, Platte River Beach, Glen Arbor, and iconic dune climbs.
• 🚣 Platte River (30 min) – Canoeing, tubing, kayaking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
• 🍷 Old Mission & Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trails (20–35 min) – Award-winning wineries and scenic drives.
• 🥏 Disc Golf & Trails Nearby – Casual and competitive courses, plus hiking and biking throughout the region.
• 🛍️ Charming Coastal Towns – Glen Arbor, Empire, Leland, Suttons Bay, and Frankfort for boutiques, cafés, and waterfront strolls.
• ❄️ Four-Season Fun – Fall color tours, winter skiing and snowmobiling, spring hiking, and summer beach days.
Whether you stay in and enjoy the lodge’s incredible amenities or explore Northern Michigan’s best attractions, Lake Ann Lodge is a perfectly located home base in every season.
Features and Amenities
What Our Guests Are Saying
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This property is perfect for a family with a range of ages. From a wonderful and unique playroom to games for all ages inside, great gathering spaces, the pool/sauna/hot tub and firepit ~ an easy vacation for a large group. The hosts are responsive and friendly. We will try one of their other properties in the future!
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My family trip (23 adults and children) shared this property for 3 wonderful nights. The lodge was clean, thoughtfully decorated on theme and had all the amenities needed to never have to leave the house at all! The pool, hot tub, sauna, cold plunge, fitness area were all top of the line and maintained beautifully. One of our favorite things a small detail that makes such a big impact is all the seating available, we could move from pool deck to patio area to inside and stay all together to hangout , we loved that we weren’t held in one place to all be together. The 25 person table in the kitchen was so awesome! Eating together is a big thing for our family. The kids ages 16 down to 2 yrs old all kept busy and were very safe in the house! We are thrilled with our experience and the home is worth every penny!! They even came and fixed the wifi for us, my sister in law in school needed to take a test so the WiFi was important when it went out Lisa came and fixed it right away! Also the kurieg coffee machine suddenly stopped working and she brought us another one! There are endless pool towels, robes, fun fedora hats for photo ops! Plenty of room to keep your drinks cold extra fridges and an ice machine! The game room for the kids awesome! , we all used the massage chairs, my entire family had a great time and loved the property, Lisa and Dan have thought of every detail and it makes your stay feel very special and luxurious.
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My family had a wonderful vacation at the Lodge. The children’s ages ranged from 3 to 18 with activities for all the ages! Indoor and outdoors they never stopped having fun! The kitchen was well equipped for all our big meals and there were plenty of towels for swimming and the hot tub. The workout room was also well used. The outdoor seating couldn’t have been better also! It was a memorable reunion for my family! Linda B
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Such a cool house! Not a good choice though if you have a loud group
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Our family of 17, including 5 kids from 2 to 9, 5 couples, and 2 single members, all found bedrooms that were comfortable, and lots of chairs and sofas to accommodate visiting inside and out. The kitchen was well equipped with dishes and cooking equipment. The long table was great. We could all sit and visit over dinner. We had a fire for s'mores in the fire pit and grilled outside one night. We explored Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, and the cherry festival. Between times, we swam in the pool and enjoyed the hot tub and sauna. Thanks for sharing your lovely vacation place.
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We enjoyed our stay at the beautiful place in Lake Ann. It was in a very convenient location and had a lot of fun amenities for the entire family.
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We enjoyed our stay at the Lake Ann Lodge. The outdoor space and amenities were great. We found the location convenient for our day trips to various spots (Sleeping Bear Dunes, Suttons Bay, etc.).
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We really enjoyed our stay. The location was great to get to different area attractions including downtown Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes National park, area wineries and Torch Lake.
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This property is perfect for a family with a range of ages. From a wonderful and unique playroom to games for all ages inside, great gathering spaces, the pool/sauna/hot tub and firepit ~ an easy vacation for a large group. The hosts are responsive and friendly. We will try one of their other properties in the future!
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My family trip (23 adults and children) shared this property for 3 wonderful nights. The lodge was clean, thoughtfully decorated on theme and had all the amenities needed to never have to leave the house at all! The pool, hot tub, sauna, cold plunge, fitness area were all top of the line and maintained beautifully. One of our favorite things a small detail that makes such a big impact is all the seating available, we could move from pool deck to patio area to inside and stay all together to hangout , we loved that we weren’t held in one place to all be together. The 25 person table in the kitchen was so awesome! Eating together is a big thing for our family. The kids ages 16 down to 2 yrs old all kept busy and were very safe in the house! We are thrilled with our experience and the home is worth every penny!! They even came and fixed the wifi for us, my sister in law in school needed to take a test so the WiFi was important when it went out Lisa came and fixed it right away! Also the kurieg coffee machine suddenly stopped working and she brought us another one! There are endless pool towels, robes, fun fedora hats for photo ops! Plenty of room to keep your drinks cold extra fridges and an ice machine! The game room for the kids awesome! , we all used the massage chairs, my entire family had a great time and loved the property, Lisa and Dan have thought of every detail and it makes your stay feel very special and luxurious.
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My family had a wonderful vacation at the Lodge. The children’s ages ranged from 3 to 18 with activities for all the ages! Indoor and outdoors they never stopped having fun! The kitchen was well equipped for all our big meals and there were plenty of towels for swimming and the hot tub. The workout room was also well used. The outdoor seating couldn’t have been better also! It was a memorable reunion for my family! Linda B
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Such a cool house! Not a good choice though if you have a loud group
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Our family of 17, including 5 kids from 2 to 9, 5 couples, and 2 single members, all found bedrooms that were comfortable, and lots of chairs and sofas to accommodate visiting inside and out. The kitchen was well equipped with dishes and cooking equipment. The long table was great. We could all sit and visit over dinner. We had a fire for s'mores in the fire pit and grilled outside one night. We explored Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, and the cherry festival. Between times, we swam in the pool and enjoyed the hot tub and sauna. Thanks for sharing your lovely vacation place.
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We enjoyed our stay at the beautiful place in Lake Ann. It was in a very convenient location and had a lot of fun amenities for the entire family.
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We enjoyed our stay at the Lake Ann Lodge. The outdoor space and amenities were great. We found the location convenient for our day trips to various spots (Sleeping Bear Dunes, Suttons Bay, etc.).
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We really enjoyed our stay. The location was great to get to different area attractions including downtown Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes National park, area wineries and Torch Lake.
