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Gotaway Lodge on Lake Ann

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Property grounds
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gotaway Lodge on Lake Ann

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please do not leave dogs unattended.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Family friendly house.

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

House
Gotaway On Lake Ann Lake Ann
Gotaway Lodge on Lake Ann Lake Ann
Gotaway Lodge on Lake Ann Private vacation home
Gotaway Lodge on Lake Ann Private vacation home Lake Ann

About the area

Map
Lake Ann, MI

What's nearby

  • Mistwood Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 17 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 18 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Front Street - 19 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Bass Lake - 20 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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 within a 10-minute walk of Bryan Lake and Lake Ann Historical Society Museum. Almira Township Library and Almira Township Hall are also within 15 minutes.

Gotaway Lodge on Lake Ann Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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