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BRONSON LAKE - Home to beautiful cloud formations
Where else "4159 Jeri Rd"
Reminiscent of Grandpa Wayne's earlier years -
Bronson Lake Cottage is focused on Bronson Lake
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Interlochen, MI
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Kresge Auditorium
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Bronson Lake Cottage-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Nat. Park

Fall is upon us but what an extravaganza - temperatures in the 80's beautiful beaches - trees starting to color - now is the time to head North for that last vacation spree- Restaurants, breweries, wineries, it's all waiting for you. Fall is a beautiful time to vacation in Northern Michigan - leave your frustrations at home - this is a time to rejuvenate and enjoy the wide-open beaches of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore - enjoy the cool evenings be the firepit, the warm days walking beaches, woodland trails, stellar golf courses - come join us in the evenings at your new favorite restaurant.
Our goal, through Bronson Lake Cottage, is to provide you and your family privacy, solitude, a chance for your family to 're-connect' and comfortable lodging when you're up north having family fun in our beautiful, friendly, and fun-filled area for the whole family.
Little towns with stores, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and a meadery abound in our corner of Northwest, Michigan. The fun never ends in Benzie and Leelanau County.
Bronson Lake Cottage is just 20 minutes away from the 'Most Beautiful Place in America' - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore bounded by M-22, Michigan's Scenic Highway. That 20-minute drive (2.5 miles) will put you on the shore of Platte Bay within the 35 miles of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore – with miles of hiking/biking trails, pristine sand beaches, crystal clear waters for swimming.
Fishing – Bronson Lake – smallmouth and largemouth bass, pike – for the fishermen in your group, Steelhead fishing fall through spring in our Betsie and Platte Rivers, Summer trout fishing on our many streams and lakes, Late summer and fall Salmon and Lake Trout in Lake Michigan.
Golf -Crystal Mountain Resort, Crystal Lake -Beulah, Pinecroft-Beulah, Champion Hills, Mistwood, Bear Lake, Dunes, Chestnut Hills, Arcadia Bluffs, Interlochen – these and more within 30 minutes of the cottage.
- this is a time to rejuvenate and enjoy the wide open beaches of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore - enjoy the cool evenings by the firepit, the warm days walking beaches, woodland trails, stellar golf courses - come join us in the evenings at your new favorite restaurant.
Little towns with stores, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and a meadery abound in our corner of Northwest, Michigan. The fun never ends in Benzie County.
Bronson Lake Cottage is just 20 minutes away from the 'Most Beautiful Place in America' - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore bounded by M-22, Michigan's Scenic Highway. That 20-minute drive (2.5 miles) will put you on the shore of Platte Bay within the 35 miles of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Our goal, through Bronson Lake Cottage, is to provide you and your family privacy, solitude, a chance for your family to 're-connect' and comfortable lodging when you're up north having family fun in our beautiful, friendly, and fun-filled area for the whole family.
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BRONSON LAKE COTTAGE - located about five miles from the intersection of US-31 and Benzie 669, is a Lakeshore Property nestled on Bronson Lake in Northeastern Benzie County. Quiet and serene, the cottage property overlooks Bronson Lake which also provides beautiful views from the cottage from the large kitchen windows, and entry area, Living Room Door-wall, and the new upper-Deck, that extends across the Lakeside of the Cottage, overlooking the beautiful, mirrored reflections on the Lake 40 ft. below the cottage. Bronson Lake Cottage is centrally located in this Northwest Recreation paradise of Benzie and Leelanau Counties , approximately 12 miles to Lake Michigan's Sandy Shore within the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, 8 miles to Interlochen National Music Camp with its student performances and Headliner summer concerts, 15 miles to Crystal Mountain ski resort, 20 miles to Traverse City and within scant minutes of thousands of acres of State of Michigan Public lands, lakes, and rivers allowing unlimited hiking, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, equestrian pursuits, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, mushrooming, hunting, fishing, golfing, amongst other outdoor activities. Just a short drive from the cottage places you on the wine-country tour, area breweries, meadery, and distillers. Our cozy cottage has two bedrooms with queen-sized beds, dressers, and closets, two bathrooms - one with tub and shower, the other with shower, living room with TV, a large couch, love seat, for laid-back evenings after a busy day exploring Benzie and Leelanau Counties, a fully equipped kitchen with adjacent dining area. The cottage also has a washer and dryer for your convenience. This morning, August 2nd,2021, Ray Antel III was out on Bronson Lake in his Kayak and had the pleasure of seeing Belted Kingfisher, Green Heron, Great Blue Heron, Tree Swallows, Pileated Woodpeckers, and an otter stretched out on the limb of a tree lying in the shallows of the lakeshore. Bronson Lake Cottage is at the hub of our North-western Michigan vacation paradise and the "Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore." "Benzie 669" is our main path to the miles of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and the "wineries" of Leelanau County - Come join-us and you will soon feel at home navigating our roads leading to your vacation wonderland.
Please bring your own washcloths, and bath-towels, we provide clean mattress covers and pillow protectors and blankets. fully supplied kitchen. We are pet and smoke free. Minimum nights 5 for June, July, August; 3 night minimum for May, September, October, - and 2 nights minimum the other months of the year.

Property manager

Shirley Villeneuve
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Interlochen

Located in Interlochen, this cottage is on a lake. Kresge Auditorium and Hippie Tree are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Burnett Park and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Interlochen, MI

What's nearby

  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 18 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Kresge Auditorium - 22 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 27 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Front Street - 33 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dilbert's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bradley's Pub & Grille - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lake Ann Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bronson Lake Cottage-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Nat. Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bronson Lake Cottage-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Nat. Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bronson Lake Cottage-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Nat. Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bronson Lake Cottage-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Nat. Park located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps away from Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve and Bronson Lake. Upper Woodcock Lake is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely lakefront

Relaxing lakefront location- beautiful scenery and close to various outdoor activities and downtown arreas
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Westin P.

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

Bronson Lake

Peaceful and scenic location. The hosts were very helpful and the property was clean. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

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

Great place!

This property is well stocked,clean,private,and easy access to main roads.The lake view is wonderful for breakfast on the balcony. Ray and Shirly are the best hosts, and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Bronson lake cottage

Very clean, well equipped, nice home with all the things you would need, minus groceries. Ray's area travel info and places to see were much appreciated. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

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

Lake house with gorgeous view

I enjoyed my stay at this house, and I wish I had a longer visit to fully enjoy the property and the surrounding area. I was in town for Family Weekend at Interlochen Arts Academy, and my time was mostly dedicated to related activities. In particular, I would have liked to take the kayaks out on the water to enjoy the beautiful weekend and fall foliage. The hosts are incredibly hospitable, friendly, and knowledgeable about the area. Drives to Interlochen Arts Academy, nearby restaurants, and Traverse City were easy from the house. My only qualm about the location was driving on a few unpaved roads to access the property. They appear well-maintained, but it seemed like I drove at least a mile on gravel to get there. Overall though, it was a pleasant stay and a beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole H.

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

Anniversary

Nice little place with the perfect view. Had everything we needed. Would have loved a fireplace outside but really only complaint
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Great Stay

Quiet setting and great location for the area attractions with most sites being less than 30 minutes from the house.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne P.

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

This was the best house on the lake! Beautiful views and serenely quiet!

VRBO - you did it again. Another fantastic vacation because of your system of booking. With you it is very easy to find the right fit for our wants, you have great prices, and locations are true to how you advertised. Thank you for being top-notch! We don't vacation too much, but we always use and will continue to use, and share with others to use your services!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia W.

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

Perfect

We were visiting friends in Traverse City for the first time so this location was perfectly in the middle between Sleeping Bear Dune NP and the Platte River, and the bay in traverse city where we had activities planned during our stay. The view of Lake Bronson was beautiful and there is publuc access just one driveway over...so you could bring your own kayaks. Nothing but good to say!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Myron D., Warren, OH USA

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

Beautiful lakefront

We enjoyed several nights on this lakefront property. Clean and spacious. Hosts were prompt and helpful. Lake was fantastic for kayaking and fishing. Will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole A.

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

Great hideaway lake home.

Everything about this place was wonderful. The hosts were very easy to work with, thoughtful, kind, and had great tips for any activity. The house is very clean and has everything that you need. A beautiful and peaceful lake view was private and remote yet close enough to anything we wanted to do. I really hope to return and unwind here again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom & Carol N.

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

Secluded bliss

Our stay here was relaxing and a perfect place to re-fuel your tank from the hustle and bustle of life. This cottage is impeccably clean and Ray and Shirley make it so easy to check in and are available with any questions. We certainly will stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Pittsburgh family

We were greeted by the owners upon arrival who helped us with local places to eat and explore. The cottage was so pretty on the private lake. Very quiet and relaxing during our stay. Thank you Ray and Shirley!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

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

Fireworks

Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Cozy, comfortable, nearby excellent sightseeing’

The property was perfect for our little family of 3. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

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

Clean, welcoming, private

Just far enough away from everything yet close enough to enjoy it all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann F., South bend usa

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

Peace and tranquility and beauty

The property had every thing we needed. If you need to relax this place will give you that. We were close to everything i have never seen Lake MICHIGAN look so clear and beautiful. It was so quiet and peaceful up there . Shirley was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Fall Getaway 2021

The house was beautiful and clean. The view of the lake was amazing! We pretty much stayed at the house the whole weekend. We enjoyed food from Jody's Tangled Antler on Saturday night but bought and prepared all of our other food. The kitchen was fully equipped for us to cook. We were disappointed in the fact that we couldn't use the fireplace/fireplace that is pictured online. There were also no stairs leading to the lake and no dock to fish off of, even though they were in the online pictures. Overall, we had a lovely time and enjoyed our weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard T., Archbold

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

Bronson Lake Cottage - Fall Colors

We had a perfect stay at Shirley and Ray's cottage. The house was exceptionally clean and well stocked with essentials for our stay. The beds were comfortable. The views across the lake were amazing morning and evening. We loved using the deck overlooking the lake and made use of the Weber grill several times. Our hosts were attentive and provided valuable information of the surrounding area (map provided). The location was central to all the things we wanted to do-Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore, Traverse City, winerys, hiking. Hope we can make it back here some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Short Get-away

This property was clean, well stocked, and about 20-30 minutes from the shore and Traverse City. We liked the seclusion. Hosts were very gracious and provided a map and list of nearby recommended eateries, etc. I had to use urgent care while there, and Traverse City had a great clinic on US 31. I would definitely go back to this cottage and have recommended it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin and Greg M.

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

House on the Lake

Very clean, very well kept house on Bronson Lake. The owners Shirley and Ray went well out of their way to welcome us - and provide us with useful information and a map of the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS W.

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

10 year Anniversary

Had a great time staying at Ray and Shirley's place. House is newly renovated and very clean. Great location! Very private setting and quiet. Beautiful view of Bronson Lake. Public Lake access boat launch right next door. Close to Honor, Lake Ann and Beulah. Short drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes area and Traverse City. Had a fun trip Kayaking the Platte River and trying to catch Salmon on the Betsie! Hosts were very informative on things to do and places to see in the area. Our stay didnt seem long enough. We hope to be back again in the future. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Andra O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Four days rental near Interlochen

The accommodations were lovely and clean. We weren’t told until after we paid that we had to bring our own sheets and towels. Also no internet or TV were available as they were being replaced and we weren’t told about that until after we paid. And when we got there we were told that the dishwasher didn’t work either. None of these were terrible but we should have known about them before we committed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Cynthia R.

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

Beautiful view

Large home with comfortable spaces, well-stocked kitchen, and top-of-the-line washer and drier. Nice deck with new grill and wonderful view. Lots of birds.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

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Hosted by Shirley Villeneuve

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