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Sleeping Bear Dunes Hidden Gem ~ Perfect Family Vacation!

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Terrace/patio
TV, ping pong, stereo
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Maple City, MI
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Glen Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Crystal River
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Maple City

At this chalet, you'll be 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and 7.4 km (4.6 mi) from Lake Michigan. Highlights at this chalet include a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio. .This pet-friendly chalet has a fitness centre and barbecues. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Maple City chalet include Little Traverse Lake and Glen Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Glen Lake - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Crystal River - 14 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 19 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peg Town Station - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Broomstack Kitchen And Taphouse - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sleeping Bear Dunes Hidden Gem ~ Perfect Family Vacation!

3 Bedroom, Sleeps 10 in Beds, Perfect Family Getaway Situated Just Off M22. Located 5 Miles from Glen Arbor, 4 Miles to Good Harbor Beach, 9 Miles to Leland, Great Property for Experiencing Everything About Up north! Biking, Hiking, Golf, Beaches, Bonfires, BBQ, Fishing and Much More! Lots of Room Indoors and Outside.

Property manager

Ted Moore

Languages

English

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Miscellaneous

Lakefront cottage on the north shore of Little Traverse Lake.

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
4.0 out of 5, Very good, 41 reviews
Lakefront cottage on the north shore of Little Traverse Lake.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Plenty of space outside to smoke.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: $150.00 pet fee per animal.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Sleeping Bear Dunes Hidden Gem ~ Perfect Family Getaway! Chalet

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Sleeping Bear Dunes Hidden Gem ~ Perfect Family Vacation!?

The closest beach to Sleeping Bear Dunes Hidden Gem ~ Perfect Family Vacation! is Van's Beach (17.2 km).

Does Sleeping Bear Dunes Hidden Gem ~ Perfect Family Vacation! have a pool?

No, this chalet doesn't have a pool.

Is Sleeping Bear Dunes Hidden Gem ~ Perfect Family Vacation! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Sleeping Bear Dunes Hidden Gem ~ Perfect Family Vacation! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sleeping Bear Dunes Hidden Gem ~ Perfect Family Vacation!?

No, Sleeping Bear Dunes Hidden Gem ~ Perfect Family Vacation! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sleeping Bear Dunes Hidden Gem ~ Perfect Family Vacation!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Sleeping Bear Dunes Hidden Gem ~ Perfect Family Vacation! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family bonding
Great location in Sleeping Bear Dunes area. Short drive to Glen Arbor and Beach. Excellent location in a wooded area, we heard deer, owls, and donkeys! Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dalina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worst vacation ever
Still waiting in a call back! Was supposed to get relocated the second day and spent the whole vacation on the phone with vrbo the host and the police!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sleeping Bears Vacation
Perfect place for our family. Loved the remote setting, yet close to everything we wanted to see. Climbed the sand dune at sleeping Bear, took a cruise to South Manitou Island and enjoyed the beaches of Lake Michigan. Wonderful area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Fantastic, quiet, secluded home in the woods...yet with plenty to keep us entertained. Exactly what we needed and easy access to beaches, Sleeping Bear, Traverse City and all the amazing things we love about the area. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Binah P., Seattle, WA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Sleeping Bear Dunes & Natl Cherry Festival!
Great location! Perfectly situated to explore Sleeping Bear dunes in Empire/Glen Arbor as well as the Cherry Festival in Traverse City. We had 3 adults, 3 kids, and 1 small maltipoo. The basement den/fun room was amazing, even if our kids preferred the upstairs couches and TV (sigh). The deck was great for curling up and reading. Perfect quiet, woodsy base for our trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy M., Cedar, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Space and Location
We had a great week in this house that provided everything we needed. Ted was very responsive and you can’t beat the location, close to the national park, Glen Arbor, and Leland. Also very close to the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Family loves it. Big garage is cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Leelanau Getaway
This property was clean, cozy, and comfortable for a week long stay and is in a great location to check out all the wonderful spots on the Leelanau peninsula. The property is private and rustic enough to feel like your in the middle of nowhere, and inside is very nice and well furnished. The owner even makes bikes and other items from the large garage available for your use, which was great for bike rides to Good Harbor Bay beach. Highly recommend this property for a family trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
Set deep in a wooded area and very peaceful day or night! Big upper level open concept living room/kitchen that you get to with stairs. Kitchen equipped with everything you may need! Best part is the the downstairs connected pole barn filled with all things fun for kids… my grandsons had a blast and spent many hours down there in the batting cage. Dogs were welcome here too! Thanks Ted
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Brian M.

Condition and contents of the property were unacceptable
Contents and condition of the property were unacceptable. Two hunting rifles, four crossbows, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and dozens of target and hunting arrows were visible and accesible in the garage, garage recreational and garage sleeping area and family room. Owner reluctantly removed them to a storage shed and reluctantly put a padlock on it. We continued to find ammunition up to the last night of our 14 day visit. The garage was filled with construction equipment and materials, personal clothing, boxes of shoes, books, photographs, old furniture, ... . The garage recreational and sleeping area were unusable. The family room, kitchen, dinette, two bedrooms and one bathroom are accesible only by the exterior stairs ( 21 stairs ) leading up to the deck. Owner's childrens'/grandchildrens' clothing was in 5 of the 9 drawers in one bedroom. Two loads of laundry were left in the two dryers, one load of wet laundry left in washer upstairs and dirty sheets were left waded up in the bedroom storage closet. No hangars in the only closet located in the "master" bedroom. Deck needs some attention and some kitchen items need to be replaced ( only 2 wine glasses and 3 coffee mugs ). Area under deck needs to have construction equipment and materials removed. Log splitting machine needs to be removed or properly stored. The location and wooded setting of the property are very nice.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness
House in Woods
The house was fine. The main living area was clean and in good shape. Being close to Glen Arbor was nice. It was also nice to have two sets of washers and dryers. The main issue was with the internet. The internet is very slow and virtually non-existent. I could not even send emails, it was so slow. This was disappointing because I had to work and had to go into town to do it. Also, the pictures showed the garage and basement area as being organized and clean and they looked like a possible place to sleep. But that wasn’t the case. The area was very dirty and piled with stuff. Overall, it was fine and no major complaints other than the internet.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful Backwoods Getaway
This "barndominium" style getaway was very nice. Great finishes, stellar views, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, and Fishtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Natural Beauty
The property was amazing and the scenery was beautiful. It was about a 30-40 minute drive from town, so you are definitely cut off from the outside world. I would recommend this place 10/10 times.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerry R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting and lovely home
The setting is so private, beautiful and peaceful, deep in the woods in Leelanau County and yet close to Glen Arbor and Maple City (good food in both), as well as the gorgeous Pyramid Point trail at Sleeping Bear Dunes. Nice deck for coffee and reading and space for fire pits and hammocking. Very relaxing setting in a fabulous location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun fall trip
We had a great trip and the kids loved the house. So many fun things to do outside and in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

doug r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool Lodge In A Great Spot!
Really comfortable and fun property. Ping pong and hitting cage in the basement was a hoot. Only downsides were the place has no window coverings (got us up early at least) and there was no TP.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Loved this place. Lot of activities close by. Lots of things to do at the house. Ted was very responsive to questions. House was super clean. Our family including the 2 dogs had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property and Stay!
This is a clean and secluded property in Northern MI. Ted was responsive and easy to work with. The property was close to both Leland and Glen Arbor, but of course, wrapped along various forests and national parks. The house is fully stocked and everything felt clean from the floors down to the pots/pans. I would definitely recommend this house and location to anyone looking for a quiet time away. My family and I will certainly be looking to reserve this place again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

JaNele J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Paradise
Location of this beautiful and comfortable home is perfect for enjoying all activities along M22–boating, swimming, biking, dining, hiking and more. We even did some curling! Then back to our quiet rental retreat to relax, grill and rest up for more fun in Northern MI.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wish we could have stayed longer!
If not for a commitment at home, I would have asked if we could stay another night. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the area. The house is close enough to Glen Arbor, the dunes, and multiple trailheads to be an easy drive anywhere, but in the woods, so you feel like you’re camping on your own too. The setup of the two bedrooms was enough for our family of 5, without needing the loft or extra bunks downstairs. The batting cage and ping pong table in the garage were a cool surprise, and the boys liked the outdoor shower too. We didn’t get cell service in the forest preserve, and the WiFi could be a little weak in some sections of the house, but that just helped with unplugging for the week! Would definitely stay here again and have recommended it to friends already.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Baer B., East Dundee, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Super fun cabin in the woods
The cabin truly exceeded all expectations. It was lovely, sizable, clean, and had a bonus “basement/man cave” area that our active family absolutely loved. Bikes, ping pong, a batting cage, etc etc etc, located a mile from the bike path to Glen Arbor and beyond. We and our adult kids loved it! Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We'll be back!
Great property and good people. Perfect getaway in the woods and a short drive from anywhere you'd want to go while visiting.

10/10 Excellent

Daniela H., Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay-- hope to return
The property was everything that we hoped for plus more. The accommodations were roomy and clean and the kitchen was well equipped. While we did not take advantage of the extras on the first floor, we did enjoy the fire circle, outdoor lighting, and nearby trails. Ted was very accommodating (we had a short power outage the first day, and he was very responsive and helpful).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay.
Very nice cabin in the woods. Everything you could want is on site. I would highly recommend renting this beautiful house.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes
Home is off the beaten path but close to Glen Arbor and the Sleeping Bear Dunes Park. The home was perfect for our family of 4, the owner was responsive and good to work with and the location was ideal. Would not hesitate to recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020