The weather is beginning to show signs of warming up here in Northern Michigan, and our minds are set on spring and summer. For those of you who’ve visited us during the warmer months, you know firsthand the magic of swims in Lake Michigan, bonfires on the beach, and bike rides along the bay. There’s truly nothing like it!

We recently took on one of our biggest projects since buying the inn in 2021—renovating Cottage Number One, which has historically served as the innkeeper’s residence. Honoring its original purpose, we’re calling this two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit The Innkeeper’s Cottage!

Traverse City is well known for its Cherry Festival, which takes place each summer at the beginning of July. While the Cherry Festival is a fantastic experience, what if we told you there’s another cherry-related activity that lets you take in the natural beauty of Traverse City, avoids the peak-season crowds, and doesn’t come with the premium prices of summer cottage rentals?