Neighborhood Guide
Lake Ann
Gateway to Sleeping Bear Dunes & Leelanau Wineries
Lake Ann is a quiet village in Benzie County, ideally positioned as a basecamp for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Leelanau wine country. Close enough for easy day trips, quiet enough to escape the crowds. Surrounded by nature preserves and just minutes from the lake, it's the perfect escape for those seeking outdoor recreation and natural beauty.
Stay in Lake Ann: Roost A-Frame
🏖️ Sleeping Bear Dunes Access
Lake Ann is ideally positioned as a basecamp for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore—close enough for easy day trips, quiet enough to escape the crowds.
🍷 Wineries Nearby
Lake Ann sits on the southern edge of Leelanau wine country. Several wineries are within 20-25 minutes:
🍽️ Eat & Drink
Lake Ann Brewing
6535 First St, Lake Ann, MI 49650
Local brewery with craft beers and casual fare. A favorite gathering spot for locals and visitors alike.
Red Door Coffeehouse
19631 Maple St, Lake Ann, MI 49650
Year-round coffeehouse with pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and more. Perfect first stop before a day of adventure.
🚗 Nearby Towns
Empire
20 minutesGateway to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Don't miss Grocer's Daughter Chocolates for handcrafted chocolates and house-made gelato.
Frankfort
30 minutesCharming lakeside town with a beautiful beach, historic downtown, and Stormcloud Brewing. Great sunset spot.
Glen Arbor
30 minutesCharming village near Sleeping Bear Dunes. Shops, restaurants, and beach access.
Suttons Bay
45 minutesWalkable downtown with tasting rooms, boutiques, and waterfront dining. Heart of wine country.
Leland
30 minutesHistoric Fishtown, beaches, and ferry to the Manitou Islands.
Traverse City
25 minutesFull dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Easy day trip or evening out.
🌲 Outdoor Activities
Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve
Adjacent to A-Frame200+ acres of nature preserve with miles of hiking trails. Access directly from the A-Frame property.
Lake Ann
10 minutes from A-FrameSwimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding in summer. A beautiful, quiet lake perfect for families.
❄️ Winter Activities
Lake Ann is a winter wonderland with plenty of cold-weather adventures:
VASA Trail
Cross-country skiing and fat biking on groomed trails
Crystal Mountain
Downhill skiing, 20 min from Lake Ann
Snowmobile trails
Access right from the A-Frame property
Ice fishing
On Lake Ann in winter
Stay in Lake Ann
The Roost A-Frame is tucked in the woods with direct access to hiking trails, a private hot tub, and snowmobile trail access in winter.
Roost A-Frame