Sleeping Bear Dunes Cottage on the Lake

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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 546 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Maple City, MI

Little Traverse Lake1 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore2 min drive
Glen Lake17 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Small cottage situated on Little Traverse Lake. You can fish for bass, perch, pike and bluegill in Little Traverse Lake. The perfect distance between everything! Located 9 miles from Glen Arbor and 9 miles from Leland. Beautiful Little Traverse Lake is steps away from the door. . The cottage has everything you need for your stay. Includes all linens, towels, dishes, grill equipment, a fire pit and out door seating. Internet and cable are available. There is a public boat launch if you would like to bring your own boat, there is a dock. Feel free to bring your kayaks or paddle boards as well; can be launched right outside the door. There are 4 single kayaks as well as a row boat that you are free to use. Directly across the street from Market 22; a little market where you can get everything you need from beer and wine to ice, ice cream, and GREAT pizza, sandwiches, and breakfast.

Property manager

Melanie

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

However, there is no tub only a shower stall

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$150.00 Pet Fee. There is not a fenced in yard

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

A strict No Smoking policy is enforced fee$200.00

Life jackets must be worn at all times while using kayaks/rowboat (Sparkle) for kids under 14. Must be in boat for all other ages

Keep dogs on a leash whenever possible and be a responsible pet owner and clean up after the pup :)

Please wash all used dishes before check out to reduce fruit fly and flys. All garbage thrown into green can behind the cottage.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Maple City

Located in Maple City, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan.

Maple City, MI

What's nearby

Little Traverse Lake - 1 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 2 min drive
Lime Lake - 4 min drive
Crystal River - 15 min drive
Glen Lake - 17 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Peg Town Station - ‬6 min drive
‪Cedar Tavern - ‬10 min drive
‪Blue Moon Ice Cream Shop - ‬10 min drive
‪Broomstack Kitchen And Taphouse - ‬6 min drive
‪The Foothills Cafe - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleeping Bear Dunes Cottage on the Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sleeping Bear Dunes Cottage on the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeping Bear Dunes Cottage on the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleeping Bear Dunes Cottage on the Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Little Traverse Lake and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Manitou Passage Golf Club and Lime Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer U.

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lakeside Cottage

Amazing place to stay right on the lake. The owners are wonderful and the cottage has everything you need for a perfect getaway. The deck overlooks the lake and the fire pit has wood stocked for use. Close to multiple small towns for great food. Wineries and hiking too. If you stay- dont miss out on Market 22 across the street for incredible food! They also have a small market for local wine and beer. This was our 3rd stay here and we will definitely be back again!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

30 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful cabin on the lake

Had a wonderful time at the cabin. Perfect location between Leland, Glen Arbor and Maple City. Cabin was clean and perfect for our little getaway. Watching the lions, ducks, and a bald Eagle made it even more special. Highly recommend staying at this can. The host (Melanie) got back to us to answer our questions and went above and beyond our expectations.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

26 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

This was the perfect location for our annual fall family color tour! The property was perfect for our family of 4. The location was stunning! To be so close to the water and have coffee on the deck was wonderful. We really enjoyed the cozy fireplace. And the restaurant across the street is an absolute gem! We will be trying to book here again for our future trips to the Leelanau area.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

31 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin Stay

We had a wonderful time staying at this property. The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do/ see and the cabin had everything we needed during our stay. We really enjoyed Market 22 across the street as well! Thank you again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Hikes

We had a great time hiking in Sleeping Bear. The cabin was in a perfect location and has such pretty view right from the couch each morning. Super cozy!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

20 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So great!

Neil and Melanie were such amazing hosts!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

1 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Loved it. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina M., Cantrall

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing get-a-way

This is our second time staying at the cottage. Cozy time of year to stay as we love to sit outside and enjoy the fall colors. We’ll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela E.

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved it!

Cute and cozy cottage! Very clean and well stocked! Beautiful view with the lake just steps from the front door. Great pizza and cocktails right across the street. We’ll definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck B., Bellevue

2 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to stay

Mel’s cottage is just as described. It is a cute little cottage on a beautiful lake. The restaurant right across the street is a great place for pizza, a snack, breakfast or a drink. The area is loaded with things to do. Traverse City is just close enough to be accessible and far enough to be away from the crowd.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

30 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

It was our second time staying here. Loved it again. Thanks!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett P.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We absolutely loved the location and this cottage. Super clean and comfortable. Beautiful views and in the middle of all the great M22 spots. We will definitely be back next year!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

27 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend getaway

Awesome cottage right on a nice small lake. Patio, kayaks, fresh cut firewood, grill, basically anything you can imagine is provided. Would definitely rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martina A., Michigan

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Day weekend perfection!

This was my second stay at the little Cottage. It is just such a perfect location for the abundance of things one can do in Leelanau county. Came here to participate in the Bayshore Marathon ( 30 minutes to the starting line) but wanted to be by the water for the rest of the weekend! My dog and I love it.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra M., Arizona

19 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My type of camping

Very nice comfortable cabin in beautiful area. Has many amenities. Great deck close to water & small beach. Owner/managers are great. Had a wonderful time.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Reco B.

26 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring/ winter weekend getaway

Cute, cozy cottage

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

20 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

This was perfect for my family of 3, and our dog. The location is very close to Sleeping Bear Dunes, and the lake is very nice. Wish the weather had been better, but the cottage was snug and warm. Melanie was very prompt about answering any questions

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

27 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as described

Perfect location, house was just as described and very clean.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

4 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

Wonderful view of lovely Little Traverse Lake. M-22 across the road nice market disappointed they were not open during our stay. Gives us a reason to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

22 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy little cabin with a great view in a wonderful location

We were very happy with the cabin and our overall experience. While quite small, the cabin was very functional and comfortable. The kitchen was super usable and the beds were quite comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Columbus

16 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great waterfront location

This was a great place to stay. Close to all the activities in the area. We loved having the lake right outside our door. The Market 22 across the street had great food for when we didn’t want to cook. We appreciated our dogs being welcomed.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W., Chesterton, Indiana, USA

24 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely peaceful setting, cozy cabin on a quiet lake

Arrival and check in was as easy as opening the door. Spotless and well stocked with linens, dishes, pots and pans. Full stove and frig. We enjoyed sitting in the small front room near the gas fireplace every night. It was cold weather for most of our visit so this was especially sweet. We would pour a glass of wine, turn off our lights and enjoy the evening sky. We saw: an eagle, kingfishers, lots of small ducks, a muskrat, a possum, and an otter. Great location between 2 sides of the peninsula-- easy ride to Glen Arbor or Leland. Nice hot showers. Comfy bed. We walked our small dogs at the Swanson Preserve just east of the cabin. Perfect length and less than 2 minutes drive. We can recommend Broomstick Kitchen in Maple City. About 5 minutes south. They have good food, great beer selection, and.... Curling! Nice people. Very interesting. We enjoyed wine and cider tasting. Must visit is Tandem Cidery. We also very much enjoyed Soul Squeeze. If you are into ciders, TapRoot in down town Traverse is amazing. I have celiacs and it is totally safe... and lovely. The food coop (Oryana) in Traverse is a great stop on the way up for supplies. The one on 31 has a fantastic wine selection, fresh fish, organic natural foods, and produce. You do not have to be a member to shop. We love to vintage shop and there is a lovely thrift in Lake leelanau - Good Samaritan. Over all we had a great time! Don't miss a bloodmary or amazing pizza right across the street at Market 22. Enjoy.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what I was looking for

Incredible views, fantastic during the off-season, very quiet on the lake, well stocked kitchen, very clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

28 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday week retreat

It was great. Quiet place to stay and enjoy the area. We explored all over during the week and enjoyed waking up to a view of the lake. Much thanks to the host! Great place.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina M., Cantrall

15 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Getaway

We have rented quite a few VRBO rentals and this is by far the best! Very clean with all the amenities of home. Close to all the wineries. Loved watching it snow our last day here. We’ll definitely be back.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021