Log Cabin on Tunnel of Trees with Lake Michigan View!

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Cabin

Living Room with Vaulted Ceiling + Skylight

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Outdoor space

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Harbor Springs, MI

Tunnel of Trees
‪1 min walk‬
Nub's Nob Ski Area
‪16 min drive‬
The Highlands
‪19 min drive‬
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Full

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

1 Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Take a step back in time! The adorable Dancing Bear Cabin is an authentic 100 year old log cabin located on the breathtaking Tunnel of Trees, ranked among the most scenic roads in America. Less than two miles from the charming shops, restaurants and marina of downtown Harbor Springs. Close to everything yet you’ll feel a world away. Plus, you'll have a pretty bluff view of Lake Michigan!

Dancing Bear Cabin has been updated with all the modern conveniences of home, including central heat and A/C, wood burning fireplace, internet, wifi, cable, washer and dryer, clawfoot tub with shower, plus a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor firepit with four Adirondack chairs, and a charcoal BBQ. One queen bedroom and one full bedroom will accommodate four guests quite comfortably. Relax!

Book with someone you can trust! I am a Premier Partner with over 600 five-star reviews on our three northern Michigan vacation homes !!

DANCING BEAR CABIN ***** OVER 200 FIVE-STAR REVIEWS!
• Perfection! Stunning little place. ~Edmond R
• If you're thinking of booking, just do it! ~Samantha R
• This little antique cabin is magical and charming. ~Tina P
• Hands down the cleanest, most adorable place we have ever stayed! ~Kathleen H

Beach access is just a few minutes drive up the road at Thorne Swift Nature Preserve. Or visit the magnificent mile long beach at Petoskey State Park or the two public beaches in town.

Sorry, pets are not allowed at the cabin.

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Property manager

Bill Thom

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We have changed our check-in and check-out times this year to allow more time to thoroughly sanitize between guests. Thanks for your understanding.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harbor Springs

Located in Harbor Springs, this cabin is in a rural area. Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Thorne Swift Nature Preserve. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

Tunnel of Trees - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Harbor Springs Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Nub's Nob Ski Area - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
The Highlands - 19 min drive - 12.5 km
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 20 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬21 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬20 min drive
‪Bayside Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
‪Subway - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Cabin on Tunnel of Trees with Lake Michigan View! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log Cabin on Tunnel of Trees with Lake Michigan View!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin on Tunnel of Trees with Lake Michigan View!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin on Tunnel of Trees with Lake Michigan View! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps away from Tunnel of Trees and Lake Michigan. Thorne Swift Nature Preserve and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

25 Mar 2025

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

Perfect location, Beautiful Setting

Excellent stay. The cabin is close to town and our family who live off East Lake St. Very convenient location and beautiful in the wintertime. Very cozy cabin. Highly recommend if you want to stay close to town.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sue T.

24 Mar 2025

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

Cabin getaway

This is a unique property...great location! Would return. Great fireplace!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent L.

19 Mar 2025

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

Perfect Winter Get-A-Way

Spent Valentines weekend at the cabin. Perfect weekend retreat. Cabin was a fantastic place to stay. The scenery was beautiful. Close enough to town to enjoy the sites but far enough away to feel the secluded northern vibe. Plan to be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee F.

18 Mar 2025

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

Beautiful sunsets over Lake Michigan!

A cozy cabin with beautiful views. The perfect weekend getaway! Property is exactly what was advertised!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

18 Mar 2025

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

Second time here

This was our second stay at this property in as many years. Convenient to so many things we love to do in the winter including skiing. Cute place. Nothing fancy. Great fireplace.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sue b.

9 Mar 2025

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

Cozy and relaxing

Unique and wonderful stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

24 Feb 2025

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

Great

Beautiful cabin, our 2nd time there. Recommend to anyone!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

DARYL D.

14 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

February stay

First of all I am a licensed builder and very familiar with fireplaces and I would not recommend using the fireplace. Make it a gas fireplace and be done with it. Smokes very bad even with warming the chimney first!!!! Had to open all of the windows to get rid of the smoke.. Not a good start to our stay!! The bathroom is terrible!! Only one thin board separating the bathroom from the rest of the cabin. Sound will carry throughout the cabin and the shower is terrible!! We had to shovel a path through the snow to the front door. The drive way was only partially plowed. I had to hand shovel the rest. Other than that everything else was good. The stove is missing a knob and some of the lamp shades need to be replaced. Curtains are also frayed and need to be replaced. I would not stay here again!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

9 Feb 2025

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

Dream Weekend

Everything about this cabin was perfect. Absolutely beautiful! We will return.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

3 Feb 2025

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

It's the ideal cabin

Property was very nice and open, very private, was perfect for a short stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri H.

31 Jan 2025

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

Another wonderful stay

This was our second stay at the cabin. We were once again blessed with beautiful snowy weather. Awesome location with nearby trails and close to town. Just another great stay with friends at the cabin. Looking forward to our next visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

18 Jan 2025

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

Super cozy and super charming!

Loved this cabin and will be back very soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

16 Jan 2025

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

Authentic Cabin

Great place with lots of character!Nice and quiet place with easy access to a lot of things to do in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

1 Dec 2024

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

Clean, cozy cabin!

We stayed several nights at the end of November and were very happy with this cabin. It was extremely clean and comfortable. It was in a convenient location with a nice view. After a day out hiking and sightseeing, it was so nice to come back to the warm cabin and enjoy a cozy evening with the snow.falling outside.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

23 Nov 2024

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

This was so perfect...

This is going to be one of our favorites going forward. The aesthetic of the cabin was perfect. The location with those Lake Michigan sunsets, perfect. The property, awesome. It was cozy. The right size for just the 2 of us. The host communicated well and was quick. We can't wait to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

22 Nov 2024

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

Awesome Place!!

Would highly recommend very clean and the managementt is excellent that went the extra mile to ensure me and my family had the best vacation possible!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mellissa V.

8 Nov 2024

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

A cabin straight out of a fairytale

This is our 2nd stay at the Dancing Bear Cabin. It is our favorite place to stay in this area. Always clean and just perfect. We have already started planning our anniversary trip for next year! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph K.

31 Oct 2024

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

Sojourn in a Cabin

Wonderful place to relax in a bygone atmosphere but with all the modern conveniences. Our second tome there and we hope to return!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

28 Oct 2024

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

Beautiful Cottage

We absolutely loved our stay at this gorgeous cottage that is in a perfect location for exploring neighboring towns. Really enjoyed the wood burning fireplace which made the quiet nights even cozier. We're from Door County :) and needed a break from all of the Fall crowds, this trip to Michigan was just what we needed and M119 more than gave us beautiful colors to enjoy without the crowds!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful cottage with us. J & A

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

25 Oct 2024

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

Pleasant stay

As advertised, fun place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia A.

10 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quaint cost authentic cabin

Loved the location right on tunnel of trees. Unfortunately furniture was not comfortable for two 80 YOs. Getting in and out of claw footed tub we had to be very careful but survived. Was perfect for the two of us but more would be a tight fit. Temps went into the 30s but heat was warm and place was not drafty. Price high for what you get.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

6 Oct 2024

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

Fall Colors

Excellent location for Tunnel of Trees and easy access to town. The cabin was very cute and cozy. We enjoyed both the fire pit in the yard and fireplace inside. The kitchen was fully stocked. We are looking forward to a return visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kreenah D.

30 Sept 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wasn't clean when I arrived, but Bill and Sara came to the rescue!

The place hadn't been cleaned from the last VRBO guests. I want to emphasize that Bill called and got someone in right away. He also gave me a small discount for the inconvenience. I spent most of time outside or off site, since "dead" smell is in house. Location is great, communication also great. A one-time slip up on the cleaning, hopefully. I recommend this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deb H.

25 Sept 2024

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

2nd honeymoon 50 years later

I have been coming to this cabin since I was 9. It was wonderful to come back to a place with so many fond memories. Having central air and a furnace is a lovely upgrade.However being a little passed 9 years now😉I found the many rugs and the shower curtain a bit of challenge. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we hope to gift a stay in the cabin (that their great,great,great grandfather built) to our adult grandchildren at some point in the future

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

25 Sept 2024

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

Great location, cute cozy cabin

This charming little log cabin has been lovingly restored and revamped to be a wonderful and cozy spot for a visit to Harbor Springs. It's located right on the Tunnel of Trees and across the street from the lake. Harbor Springs and Petoskey are just minutes away for dining out and supplies. The cabin was well stocked with supplies (thank you for having sugar!) and everything you need for a comfy stay. They even supply firewood. Previous guest has created a great I spy game to find all of the wonderful and unique art and decor throughout the cabin. It was fun. All around a great stay in a great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bill Thom

I have been a homeowner in northern Michigan for over 30 years. I was raised in metro Detroit and fell in love with the charm & natural beauty of the mitten state many years ago. Our family spent summers up north, but now my four children are grown and scattered across the country from Virginia Beach to Seattle. It's your turn to enjoy this wonderful property!

Why they chose this property

You will absolutely fall in love with this charming, authentic log cabin. It is like taking a step back in time.

What makes this property unique

Located on the Tunnel of Trees, yet only five minutes from downtown Harbor Springs with a view of Lake Michigan.

Languages:

English

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 - Queen

Bedroom 2 - Full

1 bathroom

1 Bathroom

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