Title: Lake Access ~ New Build Retreat ~ Explore & Unwind Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lake Access ~ New Build Retreat ~ Explore & Unwind Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118120000/118115500/118115487/1414f4dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118120000/118115500/118115487/6357af6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118120000/118115500/118115487/30270c64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118120000/118115500/118115487/92c72b8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118120000/118115500/118115487/8a7176ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Lake Access ~ New Build Retreat ~ Explore & Unwind provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning £310 includes taxes & fees 6 Oct - 7 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lake Access ~ New Build Retreat ~ Explore & Unwind Brand-new 2BR/2BA retreat just a 5-min walk to Sanford Lake access with grills, a park, and swings—perfect after kayaking or swimming. Relax on the wooded deck or explore nearby trails. Only 25 min to downtown Traverse City and 35 min to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Ideal basecamp for adventurers, families, or couples looking to enjoy all that Northern Michigan has to offer. Modern comfort meets outdoor fun in beautiful Lake Ann! KEY FEATURES \-2 Bed / 2 Bath House \-Sanford Lake Access (no-wake lake) \-Deck with Grill \-Fully equipped kitchen \-Flat screen TV with access to streaming platforms (logins not provided) \-High speed WiFi \-In unit washer + dryer \-Convenient Location: 25 min to Downtown Traverse City 5 min to Lake Ann 15 min to Platte River 30 min to Crystal Lake 35 min to Sleeping Bear Dunes 30 min to Empire 35 min to Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville ☆ ☆ LIVING AREA ☆ ☆ \-Open living area \-Expansive windows with natural light \-Smart TV with streaming platforms (logins not provided) ☆ ☆ BEDROOM 1 ☆ ☆ \-Queen sized bed \-Expansive windows with natural light ☆ ☆ BEDROOM 2 ☆ ☆ \-King sized bed \-Expansive windows with natural light \-Smart TV with streaming platforms (logins not provided) ☆ ☆ BATHROOM 1 ☆ ☆ \-Full size bathroom \-All bath linens provided ☆ ☆ BATHROOM 2 ☆ ☆ \-Full size bathroom - private bathroom for master bedroom \-All bath linens provided ☆ ☆ KITCHEN & DINING ROOM ☆ ☆ \-Fully equipped kitchen \-All basic cooking utensils, pots and pans, blender, toaster, air fryer, crockpot \-Salt, pepper and cooking spray are provided \-Coffee bar \-Seating for 6 ☆ ☆ DECK ☆ ☆ \-BBQ Grill \-Outdoor Seating ☆ ☆ SANFORD LAKE ACCESS ☆ ☆ \-There is access to Sanford Lake 1/4 mile down the road \- Park with swings \- Outdoor grills and seating available ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Unit size: 1,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105060000/105055800/105055752/6f3470c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bryan Lake Hideaway | Private Beach | Downtown Lake Ann - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.702984,-85.85721&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:w%7CzoGp%7E_kO%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40W%3FS%40UBU%40U%40UBSBUBWBS%40UDSBUDSBUDSDSDSDSDSFSDSFSDSFSFQHQFSFQHQFQHQFOHQHQJOFQJMHQJMHOJOJMJOJMJMJKJMJMLKJKLKLMJKLILILKLIJINGLILGLINGLGLENELGNELENENELCNCLCNCNCNANALANANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBLBNBNBLDNDNDLDNFLDLDNFLFLHLFNHLFLHLHJJLHLHLJLLJJLJJJJLLLJJHLLLJNHLJNHNJLHPJLHPHNHPHPHNFPHPFPHRFPFPFRFPDRFRFRDRFRDRDRBRDRDTBRDTBTBRBRBV%40TBR%40TBT%40T%40T%40R%40V%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FTAT%3FTATATATATCTARCTATCTCTCRCRETCTERERCTERERGRERGRGREPGRGRGPGPIRGNIPGPIPIPINIPINKNINKNILKNINKLMLILKLMLKLKJMJKJMJMJMJMHKHMJMFMHOFMHMFMFOFMFMDOFMDODOBMDODOBM%40ODO%40MBO%3FOBO%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAMCO%3FOCOAOEMAOCMEOEOCMEOEMGOEMGMGOGMGMIMGOIKGMKMIMIMKKKMKMKKKMKKMKMKMKMKMKMKOKOIMKOIOKOGOKQIOIQGQIQGOIQGQGSIQGSGSEQGSESGSESESESEUESCSEUCUESASCUCUCUCUASAUCUAU%3FUAUAU%3FUAU%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6MRkUVbbElZL2d8vj8Oxl-Tm6h0=) Lake Ann, MI #### What's nearby - Interlochen Center for the Arts - 15 min drive - 9.4 miles - Turtle Creek Stadium - 26 min drive - 18.2 miles - Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 27 min drive - 17.1 miles - Front Street - 30 min drive - 19.1 miles - Bass Lake - 30 min drive - 17.3 miles #### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oaky’s Tavern - ‬14 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Dilbert's Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Lake Ann Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive - ‪Light of Day Organics - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Access ~ New Build Retreat ~ Explore & Unwind pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Lake Access ~ New Build Retreat ~ Explore & Unwind? > As of 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Access ~ New Build Retreat ~ Explore & Unwind on 6 Oct 2025 start from £310.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Ann-Hotels-Lake-Access-New-Build-Retreat-Explore-Unwind.h118115487.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Lake Access ~ New Build Retreat ~ Explore & Unwind? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lake Access ~ New Build Retreat ~ Explore & Unwind? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Lake Access ~ New Build Retreat ~ Explore & Unwind located? > Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Sanford Lake and Sanford Lake Park. Shavenaugh Lake and Marys Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lake Access ~ New Build Retreat ~ Explore & Unwind Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny Y. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house We loved this house. Felt super clean and beautiful decor! Great location to where we needed to be. House had everything we could have wanted to use. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Jenny Y. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chuck P. 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice, new home. ##### Chuck P. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mikelle R. 30 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a beautiful new property. It is comfortable, clean and stylish. The host communicated helpful information routinely. ##### Mikelle R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025