Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore Park

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overlooking deck & Grand Traverse Bay from the living room.

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Beach view
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI

Front Street
‪9 min drive‬
Village at Grand Traverse Commons
‪10 min drive‬
Traverse City Beach
‪15 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Good dogs are welcome smoking is not. Its minutes away from the National Lake Shore Park- Sleeping Bear Dunes. Traverse City is minutes to its popular West side activities. It is a unique two bedroom cottage filled with natural light and wonderful panoramic views of Power Island, Old Mission Peninsula, white caped waves, fishing and vintage sailing schooners sailing by and fantastic unforgettable moon lit waters. There are two bedrooms with one full bath on the second floor and a half bath and bedroom on the main level. The stairway leads to a bridge on the second floor that connects the master bedroom to the sky lit bathroom and walk in closet. The laundry is located in the basement. Although a mere five minutes from downtown, the large shaded yard facing the water, offers privacy that seems farther away. The location is literally surrounded by northern attractions; wine tasting is within walking distance as is the bike path that connects Traverse City to Sutton's Bay. There are a number of light houses to visit. Northport lighthouse is 25 miles north on M-22, and Old Mission is located on the end of the same peninsula, visible from the cottage.
The cottage has West Bay shared access suitable for swimming and launch site for small boats. The use of a mooring ball is available. Power Island is a favorite distant boating destination. There are many nearby parks and beaches as well.
You can cook meals in the fully equipped kitchen or grill out on a large deck overlooking flower beds, a landscaped yard and Traverse City's West Bay. After dinner, relax, sip wine and watch the moon rise over the beautiful ever changing water. This cottage has been featured in Traverse The Magazine and Northern Express paper as well as other publications. It is close to all that the Grand Traverse area and Leelanau County have to offer. The cottage has central air conditioning. Wireless internet is provided as well as basic television and roku.

Keywords: waterfront, cottage, Leelanau county, home, vacation property

Property manager

jim heston

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Note: stairs, and lots of breakables

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Good dogs are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pets should be caged when owner is not present

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Front Street - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
Munson Healthcare - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
Traverse City Beach - 15 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
‪Barrio - ‬9 min drive
‪Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop - ‬9 min drive
‪Loco Boys Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
‪Slabtown Burger - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore Park located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Brengman Brothers and Lake Michigan. West End Beach and Clinch Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

18 October 2024

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

Wonderful and unique cottage

We totally enjoyed our stay. Location was convenient to visiting many places. It was a busy road between us and lake with traffic noise, but we had no small children to worry about. The view was wonderful. The host was excellent and very accomodating.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie F.

3 October 2024

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

Easy access to everything

This house is super cute and well appointed. The location is great for a variety of day trips. The quiet little beach is an extra bonus. You’ll see some of the most amazing sunrises and moonrises from the sofa!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

5 July 2024

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

Great Experience

It was a delight to spend some time at this home. The big window view of Lake Michigan is the highlight!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tony D.

7 September 2023

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

Enjoyed our stay

Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Shawn O.

21 February 2023

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

Perfect little cabin

It was a delight staying at this little family-owned eclectic vacation home. It is perfect for four adults (two couples). Interior lighting layout and schematics was adventurous. Do the time of year for our visit could not enjoy the exterior of the properly to its fullest but it looks like it would be wonderful in warm weather. We would revisit this little cabin in the future if available thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Wade E.

8 October 2022

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

Traverse City

Great view of the bay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

25 September 2022

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

Nice spot

Nice place just outside of town. The beach across the road was a nice surprise.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

22 August 2022

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

Great location, greater view

Had some apprehensions about the property due to the good, bad and ugly reviews. Some reviews were frivolous, others were not experienced by us and some were valid. It's not a Pottery Barn property, it's like visiting your uncle's house on the lake. We enjoyed our stay, we were comfortable and no review can argue with the view. Good value and we hope to come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

James L.

8 August 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Dust and Noise

The stay at this property was unpleasant to say the least. In need of a major cleaning!!! Dust and cobwebs everywhere. The basement where washer and dryer are located reeked of mold and mildew, very disgusting. Kitchen trash can was filthy and disgusting as well. Sky-lights were full of crud and debris. Will not be coming back to this place!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff N.

26 October 2021

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

We loved the character of the cottage. The antiques and art work were charming.So convenient.

We had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

17 October 2021

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

Great Stay at Jim’s Cabin

The Cabin was a GREAT location and was very comfortable. Some of the reviews stated mustiness or water when raining. I will say it rained almost every day of our 7 day stay and there were zero leaks. The front picture window is an amazing view of the bay and the grill and porch served us well to hang out and relax. It is a very affordable option when compared to others and it is slightly dusty but not bad at all. Would absolutely stay again. Thanks Jim!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

7 October 2021

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

Very Pleased

The location is fantastic. It takes only 30-45 minutes to any of the amazing hiking trails in the area. The house was clean, and had everything to make our stay comfortable. Just had to be reminded to bring my own towels. Overall, a very good experience. House is located on a busy street so some street noise was heard until about 10:00pm and started about 6:30am. Would recommend without hesitation.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

1 October 2021

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

Exactly what we expected

Easy would be the best way to describe the experience. The house was exactly as described. We had a wonderful relaxing vacation, visiting the beach and enjoying the relaxation of being at the lake. House was perfect for us and the dogs ,would be a tight squeeze with more.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S., Brighton, Michigan

27 September 2021

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

Beautiful view

Great location for day trips in and around peninsulas. Great view of the bay. Home was clean and had some great eclectic art pieces to enjoy.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

12 September 2021

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

Great location.

The place was large and very comfortable. We were mostly out all day hiking and seeing the area. The location was great and we had an awesome week with our dogs.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Lynnette W.

1 September 2021

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

Beautiful View

Comfortable for 4 people. Good location for trips to Traverse City or north on the Leelanau Peninsula. Driveway would not be easy to back in a boat trailer. Had serious water leak in entry way and a musty smell. Across M 22 from bay so great view. Priced right and appreciated a dog friendly property.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Lauren R.

14 August 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fair & Honest Review

My husband and I spent a week at Jim’s place with our doggo. The fact that this property is pet friendly is a huge plus. The art and nostalgia are cool and definitely add to the warmth of the cabin. We taught our pup to swim down by the beach (it’s small and rocky so water shoes are a must). The views of the bay are lovely- we were even able to watch a summer storm on the bay which was very cool. However, with the storms came some other realities of the home. All three skylights are leaking significantly and the ones in the front entrance have developed (wince) mold. There was also a pretty nasty leak under the kitchen sink during our stay. Hopefully that’s fixed for the next guest. The water issues definitely attribute to another downfall other reviewers mentioned- the musty odor. Since we were staying for a week we picked up some air fresheners, but airing the place out was tricky given that no windows or doors have screens and it’s far too buggy this time of year to leave everything open. Finally, while the place was “tidy” upon check-in, it’s due for a thorough cleaning. Anyone with a lake house and/or collectibles knows that cobwebs and dust can quickly get out of hand. Overall, the house has a lot of potential but it’s tired and due for some serious TLC. My husband and I are pretty resilient so we just dealt with the setbacks, but I don’t think the property should be rented until the overarching water issues are addressed. *Note: all concerns were communicated to Jim directly. He said, “okay.”

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G., Chicago, IL

10 July 2021

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

Holiday weekend

Jim’s house was fantastic and we had a great time. Great location and clean, comfortable home with a beautiful view. Communication for check-in was inconsistent and a bit unclear but Jim was there to meet us at the time specified.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Shawn S., Oakwood, OH

22 June 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great location but…

We spent a couple of nights here. Jim is very nice however the communications and quality of the place was lacking. It had a definite smell of must in the place. The furnishings are dated which we knew and the decorating is eclectic which we also knew. Appreciated the collections and love the family must have for this place. We left a day early as it was not a comfortable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caraline M., Nashville TN

28 April 2021

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

Artsy and cute with a great view

Jim’s house is one of a kind. Loved the decorations and the big yard with an amazing view. Will def try to stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

31 March 2021

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

Mini Michigan spring break

This was a great place for us with beautiful views of the bay. We went down to the waterfront across the street several times a day to go rock hunting. The traffic is a heavy but not unmanageable. The host was welcoming and helped situate me to the house and to the area. I loved the decor. It was eclectic and the house was very comfortable. Perfect for me my three kids and two dogs. Great spot to do day trips and close to town for amenities. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

John K.

25 March 2021

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

Perfect location, they allow well behaved pets!

We spent 3 nights here several weeks ago. The location is superb! Overlooks the west arm of Grand Traverse Bay and just down street from the Brengman Winery. The heat, water, appliances, lights, beds all worked well. No complaints. I would stay here again. A small issue I wish the owner would address. The oven lacks a cookie sheet to make cookies or reheat leftover pizza. We had to use a large frying pan to reheat our pizza. Surely the owner can spend less than $10 to get a cookie sheet? The one TV is kinda small, looks like a 30 inch TV. It does work well with an indoor antenna and a Roku streaming stick, VCR, and a DVD player. The seating area in the main room is a small couch, a wicker chair, and a recliner. We were able to bring our 2 small well behaved dogs which is the biggest reason we selected this property. Thanks Jim!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen "Mark" W., Wyoming, Michigan (suburb of Grand Rapids)

23 March 2021

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

Simply perfect!

I was traveling with my sons, and booked Jim’s house on an impulse. Even though Jim didn’t have much warning, he managed to have the place ready for us and even met us at the property. The owner is very knowledgeable concerning the history of the area. Also, he comes from a family of artists, and their artwork is tastefully displayed throughout the home. We look forward to returning some time soon...

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Georgianna S.

16 November 2020

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

Location was hard to beat!

Our experience was really smooth, really easy and the host was as helpful and as sweet as can be. It was really one of the few locations that allowed you to have your dog, was Bayview and so close to everything, and was not super pricey. We enjoyed our stay very much and would definitely come back!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karl L.

30 August 2020

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

Great time in TC!

Loved the place! Great views and just a five minute drive to the heart of Traverse City. Priced well, too!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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Bedroom 2

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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