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

9.8 (28 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Interlochen Cottage | Bronson Lake Cottage-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Nat. Park

2 Bedroom Cottage in Interlochen

Winter has arrived - Crystal Mtn Ski Resort -downhill skiing (20 minutes - 16 miles away) is opening for skiing Friday December 6th, 2025. snow mobiling, ice fishing, cross-country skiing. Bronson Lake Cottage is a Year-Round Rental with Gas Central Heating/plowed/winterized. We are here for all of your Winter enjoyment. come visit us - now is the time to head North for that last vacation spree- Restaurants, breweries, wineries, it's all waiting for you. Winter is a beautiful time to vacation in Northern Michigan - leave your frustrations at home -
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.
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.

Bronson Lake Cottage-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Nat Park is located in Interlochen. Bronson Lake Cottage-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Nat Park provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, TV, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This Cottage features Laundry, TV, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Bronson Lake Cottage-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Nat Park has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Interlochen has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Interlochen, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • 1+ bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • English
  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
Skiing
  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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

Reviews

Guy S.
Oct 13, 2025 03:15:27 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The lake view was amazing, we saw the most beautiful sunrise right out back. Ray and Shirley were amazing hosts. Thank you for all the tips on sight seeing. We would highly recommend Bronson lake cottage!
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