The Cottage Garden Guesthouse

Enchanted cottage nestled among towering pine trees. Situated on private lake with gorgeous natural surroundings including 7 acres of rolling terrain, sprawling gardens, majestic sunsets views, and starry nights. Owned by an award-winning Interior Designer. The Cottage Garden is vintage charm maintained with every attention to detail. Close to Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula, & Sleeping Bear Dunes. Restful accommodations amongst woods, lake, and gardens. Landscape views from all around - always in season and each one uniquely beautiful! Inside, the guesthouse decor is set to season: fresh cut flowers in the spring & summer, enchanted autumn and christmas décor. Enjoy great fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and sunsets on the lake; ice fishing, snowshoeing, hiking, sledding, cross country and downhill skiing in the winter; tea or coffee on your bedroom terrace with fresh air and seasonal views; or cozy up inside by the fire and get inspired with books, a journal, movies, or games. You'll feel right at home! Kayaks, row boat, charcoal grill, fire pit, private patio, washer & dryer, cable, WiFi, flat screen TV, full kitchen and appliances, comfortable sleeper sofa, queen size bed, 7 acre vista, sprawling colorful gardens, books, movies, cards, games, and lists of local things to do! Very private space, the cottage is always check-in ready! I love to share tips on dining, wineries, attractions, and hidden gems. Interaction is totally up to our guests. The guest house shares the same 7 acre property as the main house. The cottage is built into a hill facing the lake with a very private flagstone patio surrounded by gardens and pines. The village of Lake Ann is a charming, quiet, and quaint with a cafe, pizzeria, diner, post office, market, and locally owned brewery with handmade crafts! Many beaches to choose from, all a short drive away. Car rental, Bata Bus - limited. Film Festival, National Cherry Festival, Wine Festivals, Microbrew Festivals. Foodie heaven with plenty of farm-to-table options and a variety of cuisine options. Kite boarding, fly boarding, fishing, boating, hiking, biking trails, cross country ski trails, down hill skiing, golf. Shopping, antiques, boutiques, wineries, and lakes galore. Surrounded by lovely destination towns, including Glen Arbor - voted 'Most Beautiful Place in America' by Good Morning ABC and Traverse City - one of National Geographic's chosen summer destinations.