Unplug and unwind at Brookside Cottages.
Brookside Resort is a charming getaway nestled on 5 private acres with unbeatable views of beautiful Duck Lake and Mason Creek.
It is truly a piece of heaven on earth, only minutes from downtown Traverse City, Interlochen Arts Academy, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan, and area attractions for everyone. Consider Brookside your home away from home as you experience all Northern Michigan has to offer.
Cottages & Retreats
Each cottage and the apartment have a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, charcoal grill, fire pit, picnic table, pillows, and blankets. Guests provide their own linens and towels.
The main house is fully furnished, including linens and towels.
Sorry, no pets.
Click on the cottages below to learn more, see photos, and book your stay.
“More than we could have ever asked for! This property is so beautiful, Kurt and family were so welcoming and made us feel like we were at our own home. The house was so well appointed and beautifully decorated. If you have an opportunity to stay here, do it! You will be glad you did!”
— Ellen B.
Rent a Cottage
We’d love to welcome you to Brookside Resort, our little slice of Heaven. This is the place you will look forward to returning every year.
Come and visit this little paradise with something for the entire family and start creating your memories that will last a lifetime.
Select the dates below to see rates and availability. Please note, we book 12 months in advance only. Rates change depending on the week and season.
We also have 2 RV sites with water, 50 amp electric and sewer and a gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 kitchen main house loaded with all the comforts of home.
Amenities & Attractions
Duck Lake is the perfect place to kick back and relax. Whether you’re visiting in the spring, summer, fall, or winter, there are activities for the whole family.
Duck Lake Activities
Swimming
Fishing
Boating
Waterskiing
Wakeboarding
Tubing
Pontooning
Ski Boating
Jet Skiing
Onsite Activities
Water trampoline
Kayaks, Row Boats & Peddle Boats Hammocks
In Ground Heated Swimming Pool
Hot Tub
Playground
Basketball Court
Horseshoe Pits
Recreation Building
Brookside Rentals
Pontoon Boats
Local Attractions - Traverse City Area
Farm to Table Restaurants
Wineries
Microbreweries
Acclaimed Golf Course
Casinos
There’s So Much More to Experience
See a list of more local attractions
“We had a great week at Brookside! The owners are great people! They made sure we had everything we needed and wanted to have a great time. I would recommend this place to everyone!”
