\ About Silver Oaks

A place worth preserving

A private lakefront estate on Silver Lake in Northern Michigan, rooted in history, restored with intention, and open to those who seek something rare.

Silver Oaks Today

Silver Oaks is a private lakefront resort on Silver Lake in Northern Michigan — five fully appointed cottages, 2.6 acres of professionally landscaped grounds, and 167 feet of private lake frontage, minutes from downtown Traverse City. It is the kind of property that is difficult to categorize and easy to remember. A private estate, restored to a standard that consistently exceeds what guests expect when they arrive.

The towering oak trees that frame the shoreline have been here for nearly a century. The interiors, the amenities, and the experience are entirely new.

A History Worth Knowing

Silver Oaks was originally established in the 1930s as Twin Oaks Resort, named for the oak trees that line the shoreline and give the property its sense of natural enclosure. In its earliest years, it drew families to Silver Lake for its exceptionally clear water, its peaceful setting, and a geography unlike most lakes in the region: small islands scattered across the surface, ideal for exploration by boat or kayak.

Guests returned year after year. For the fishing, the boating, the evening bonfires, and the particular rhythm of an Up North summer that is difficult to find and harder to leave. For decades, the property and the lake were inseparable from what Northern Michigan meant to the families who knew it.

The Restoration

The owners of Silver Oaks are Michigan-based, with a deep and personal appreciation for Northern Michigan. When the opportunity to acquire this historic Silver Lake property arose, they recognized it immediately as a rare piece of the region's history, and a rare opportunity to do something lasting with it.

The restoration took two years. Meticulous, unhurried, and uncompromising. Every detail of the property was reconsidered. Not simply restored, but elevated. Five cottages brought back to life with modern luxury interiors, professional landscaping, and amenities designed to meet the expectations of guests who have experienced the best and remember the places that surprised them. The goal was never to build something new. It was to honor what was already there, and make it worthy of what it could become.

The Vision

Silver Oaks was restored to be shared. The owners' belief is simple: a property this rare, this well-situated, and this carefully maintained should be experienced by families and groups who will appreciate it fully. A private lakefront resort near Traverse City, finished to a standard that makes the in-person experience consistently exceed expectations. Curated, maintained, and intentional in every detail.

Overview

Five private cottages across 2.6 acres of professionally landscaped lakefront grounds on Silver Lake. Minutes from downtown Traverse City and the wineries, restaurants, and waterfront of Northern Michigan.

Property Details

Total living space: 4,560+ sq ft

Cottages: 5

Total bedrooms: 13

Total guests: Up to 38

Lake frontage: 167 feet, private

Property size: 2.6 acres

Location Silver Lake, Northern Michigan · Minutes from Traverse City

Shared Spaces

Every guest at Silver Oaks has access to the full property. Shared spaces include a beachside patio, two docks, grilling patios, yard games, two wood-burning stations, paddleboards, kayaks, and beach accessories. The grounds are professionally landscaped and maintained throughout the season.