This beautiful home overlooking tranquil Bryan Lake is the perfect spot for your family vacation at any time of year. Explore the spring-fed lake by kayak, paddleboard, or rowboat and discover abundant wildlife including painted turtles, bass and bluegill, loons, ducks, deer, blue and green herons, and bald eagles. A 5 minute walk; the town of Lake Ann offers a restaurant, coffee shop, grocery store, ice cream, library, post office, playground, and brewery with an outdoor stage for live music. This location is ideal for exploring Northern Michigan’s top attractions. Within thirty minutes, you can get to Lake Michigan beaches, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Frankfort, Point Betsie Lighthouse, Platte River, Crystal Lake, Torch Lake, Leelanau and TART bike trails, Crystal Mountain and Mt. Holiday skiing, dozens of wineries, cideries and distilleries, and concerts at Interlochen Arts Center. Or you can simply enjoy the rest and relaxation of the cottage’s natural oasis and never leave the property! The house is perched on a wooded and naturally landscaped hill overlooking the lake. Outside, you will find a large upper deck and covered porch with gorgeous lake views; a large dock; boathouse with life jackets, paddles, and lake toys; boat racks with assorted watercraft; fire ring with built-in benches; and a swing. Guests love the kayak launch attached to the dock — you will never need to get your feet wet! The covered porch has comfortable seating including two swinging egg chairs to relax and enjoy the lake. The house was recently updated with new furniture, mattresses, and appliances, so guests can enjoy this pristine natural setting with modern amenities. The layout is perfectly designed for large groups. The main and upper levels each offer two bedrooms and one bathroom, plus a lower level with bunks, queen pull-out sofa, and additional bathroom. Both the main and lower level have living rooms outfitted with 60” smartTVs (streaming apps and cable) and cozy wood-burning stoves. The office nook on the upper level includes a desk with pristine views of the lake. The home has central heat, zone cooling in the main living space, and ceiling fans in the bedrooms. Wi-Fi and cell service are strong throughout the property. 20 minutes to Crystal Mountain! -Located right between Frankfort and Traverse City - Twenty-five minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Crystal Lake - 1/2 Mile (easy walk) to Town of Lake Ann. Visit the red door café with cute kids area or the Lake Ann brewery for live patio music 5 days a week in the summer. Stone Oven for delicious pizza and subs - Lake Ann Grocery right in town for essentials; Tom's in Interlochen - Playground in town Plenty of space to park your boat at the house