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One Of A Kind. Log Home Retreat.

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Pool bedazzled with boulders
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16334.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Glen Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

One Of A Kind. Log Home Retreat.

Scandinavian Style Scribed Log Home . ..truly one of a kind. Extremely private natural park like setting .. 4 bedroom 3 bath modern log home with main floor and lower level open spaces for entertaining , extra guests or stretching out . Inground pool and hot tub alongside incredible hand crafted sauna. RV pad next to garage allows for more guests. Surrounding acreage is being transformed with lavender

Property manager

Marshall Kappele

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Empire

Empire is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Glen Lake - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 20 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blu - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One Of A Kind. Log Home Retreat. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at One Of A Kind. Log Home Retreat.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One Of A Kind. Log Home Retreat.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is One Of A Kind. Log Home Retreat. located?

Situated in Empire, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Garey Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Little Glen Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Our family (7 adults + 3 kids) stayed here for 6 days and had a blast! The pool and hot tub were wonderful during the hot days, there was plenty of space for us all, and the location was close to town but still private enough that we could have fun without worrying about keeping the kids quiet in the pool :) thank you Mickey for a great week!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property!
Wow! Mr. Kappele is very easy to work with. The home is extremely cozy and spacious with plenty of amenities to keep a family entertained for the week. The lavender fields were a big hit with our crew. Nature at its finest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
We stayed here with another couple and their 3 children. The adults had a very nice Master Bedroom while the kids stayed in the loft area and basement. We had a blast on the property using the pool and hot tub almost every day. The property is beautiful and peaceful. It is only a short drive to the Lake. We rented a boat for 2 days from The Narrows which I highly recommend. We also drove up to Leland, MI (Fishtown) which was a blast. Overall we had a great experience staying at Mickeys Place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yana N., Wilmette, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a family getaway
We loved our stay at the cabin. There is a ton of space and sleeping options, it is stocked with all the essentials you may need (and our family needs a lot!), the house is beautiful, the property is gorgeous, the location is great, kind if remote, but in 10 -15 min, you are in Glen Arbor. It is really a fabulous place to spend a vacation. We would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Piece of paradise in michigan
This is a gorgeous property in one of the most magical places in Michigan! Mickey was amazing and so helpful! We had an amazing getaway would love to visit this beautiful place again .

10/10 Excellent

Alicia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly Quiet Escape
We absolutely loved the home and all of the property. There is a gorgeous view from every angle. On 40 acres it’s very secluded yet not a far drive from Empire or Glen Arbor. We enjoyed the quiet sounds of nature all day and all night. A beautiful view of the night sky without light pollution was one of our favorite parts. The home is equipped with all of the amenities listed, and the kitchen and pantry have all of the staples. The pool area is amazing. We used the hot tub every day and fired up the wood burning sauna one evening. What a wonderful way to relax. Mickey was on top of everything and a pleasure to deal with. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Gorgeous Home in a Great Location
This huge log cabin home is really beautiful. The architechture, surrounding property, pool area, lavendar fields, are all even more beautiful than in the photos! Mickey was easy to get a hold of for some of the questions that we had during the week. The location was perfect for what we wanted to do! Easy to get to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor and Traverse City. The pool is lovely, as are the surrounding flowers and seating area. Hot tub was great as well. Pool was a little cold, heating system is solar based. Kitchen is stunning with custom cabinets, counter tops and a very large custom made diningroom table. No dishwasher, so bring your paper plates! Renter beware though...if you are looking for a large group for adults, this property only has sleeping space for 8, maybe 9 adults. He does have an additional pull out sofa that is located in the main livingroom, and also a futon in the sleeping loft(which is quite large), but for a week's stay, some adults may not want to spend their vacation sleeping on a sofa bed in the livingroom or a futon, or an air mattress. Also, the 4th bedroom is listed as having 2 twin beds. This bedroom is quite small, about 9ft by 9ft, and the two twin beds are actually one trundle bed. Once the trundle is pulled out, it does make walking around in the room almost impossible. We used this room for one person, two adults would have a hard time managing this room together. It would be fine for two small children, and is decorated as a little girls room. Otherwise, we loved this house. The two master bedrooms are just incredibly beautiful with vaulted ceilings and very comfy beds. It was so easy to relax here, so peaceful and very quiet! Host is nice, and easy to work with.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worth every penny
Our vacation started in Traverse City where it was extremely busy and our days were packed with activites. The second half of vacation we ventured to Empire to stay in this cabin. We longed to get away from the city and all the traffic and this place did not disappoint. As you drive down the winding driveway you know you're coming up to something special. As you pull up you are greeted with an absolutely gorgeous log cabin surrounded by woods, lavender fields, deer, and a whole lot of peace and quiet. The cabin itself is breathtaking with the perfect wrap around porch. If you sit quietly in the mornings you will see the deer off in the fields. The back patio is where the fun begins. Chilly nights in the pool followed by dips in the hot tub and hanging out in the sauna is what brings it all together. We didn't even want to leave and explore. We found our happy place! The owner was more than hospitable. Even if we forgot something we could find it in the cabin - laundry soap, bandaids, shampoo, even pepto bismol. We loved the idea that if you take something, you leave something. It felt very homey which is something we're not used to on vacation. As for the above review about bees, we had no issues with bees. What we did have was the tiniest frogs, beautiful birds hanging out at the bird feeders, and a butterfly cocoon we were hoping would hatch, but did not. If you find something to complain about here then your life must be pretty miserable to begin with. No words can describe how wonderful this place is. It is worth every penny and we were lucky to have been a guest in this house. The only disappointment is we didn't stay longer. Oh and the diving rock - what can I say - my husband will be hearing about the diving rock until he buys me one. Best part of mom's vacation! Thank you so much for letting us stay in your little slice of paradise. We've traveled to many places and this one is unforgettable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Mary W.

Bee Problem
First, he notified us the week before that he was having problems with bees around the pool but not to be concerned since he said they were docile. However, when we arrived we found out that he was a beekeeper and the bees prevented us from spending time outside during the day. It also says that it sleeps 18. You can sleep 18 but there are only enough beds for 11. The place is beautiful though and the owner was very nice. Had it not been for the bee problem, the rest we could have lived with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lana F., Ottawa, OH

Property is nice.
We enjoyed our stay on this beautiful property and very relaxing but there are bee hives nearby in which there was a lot of bees around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Perfectly secluded modern/rustic jewel
Our get away with a group of 16 (8 adult cousins & spouses) had two purposes, having fun and relaxing. Mickey's place was the perfect for both! As you drive up the winding driveway you see this incredible and massive Log cabin. Once you walk through the front door you notice the unique design and around every corner, some very amazing pieces of furniture, my favorite being the handmade "tree" dining room table. There are many very cool details, fun art and special touches throughout. The large slate patio surrounds a beautiful pool, which is perfectly sized for swimming or lounging on floats. The most unique feature about this property is the Sauna. Not only is its construction amazing eye candy while lying in the pool, it is an excellent addition to the fun! Our guys especially enjoyed cycling between that and cool dips in the pool at night. The hot tub was not working, or we would have used that nightly as well. The Tiki bar was great to have. There is a large, built in deep freeze cooler behind it. The only downfall is it is a dry bar, however, there is a hose and spigot located directly behind it. There are outdoor plugs, which we used to listen to music. There are approximately 14 comfy chairs on the patio. We did bring some extra folding chairs, because of our large group (and for camp fire, although we never got that far). During the day, some of us went on a wine/distillery tasting tour in Traverse City (private transportation available in the area). Others went on hikes around the property. There are sights to see if you go for a drive (Sleeping Bear Dunes). For the most part, we just hung out at the pool every day. As far as the sleeping arrangements, there are enough private bedrooms for 5 couples. There are 2 comfortable couches that can be made into beds (will sleep 4) and enough space in the loft for a couple of additional blow up mattresses. We had 2 couples who brought their campers. Plenty of room to park them. There is cable TV and internet service, but no air conditioning. However, there are many windows and if you open them you get a nice hill top breeze (we did bring small fans). The kitchen is pretty well equipped for any need and there is a nice gas grill on the big wrap around porch. The convenient laundry room in the basement was great for those much used pool towels. Mickey was very helpful and a pleasure to work with. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at his beautiful retreat!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

AMAZING VACATION ENJOYED BY ALL WHO STAYED IN THIS WONDERFUL HOME
MICKEY'S IS A FABULOUS LOG HOME. EXACTLY AS ADVERTISED. LARGE ENOUGH TO COMFORTABLY FIT 20 FAMILY MEMBERS. VERY WELL MAINTAINED. ANY CONCERNS WERE ADDRESSED PROMPTLY (THOUGH THEY WERE FEW). FROM TODDLERS TO GRANDPARENTS, WE ALL FOUND PLENTY TO DO... HIKING THE PROPERTY, SWIMMING, EXPLORING THE DUNES, KAYAKING, ENJOYING THE AREA PARKS, BEACHES AND WINERIES... EACH OF US WOULD RETURN IN A HEARTBEAT! THE BEAUTIFUL SETTING IN THE MIDST OF LAVENDER FIELDS AND FOREST, THE FANTASTIC POOL AND SAUNA, AND RELAXING ATMOSPHERE OF THE WRAP AROUND PORCH, POOLSIDE PATIO AND OPEN MAIN FLOOR GAVE US ALL THE OPPORTUNITY TO MINGLE AND PLAY WITH SPACE TO SPREAD OUT AND JUST BE. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY AND BEAUTIFUL LOG HOME TO ANYONE WITHOUT HESITATION..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

Close to Sleeping Bear Dunes but feels like a wilderness lodge
Beautiful log cabin home. Great for multiple families vacationing together. About 8 minutes east of awesome Empire beaches, 12 minutes south of great restaurants in Glen Arbor and just a few more minutes to the beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes. After a busy day of sightseeing and adventure, this log cabin has it all - pool, hot tub, sauna, decks, grill, wildlife and star watching. All the usual amenities. Owner was courteous and helpful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Darla B.

A slice of paradise
This property is just amazing. The location is ideal, close to many attractions ... yet all by itself on many quiet acres. The owner was kind and helpful and easy to work with. The photos don't even do it justice. There's a ton of space in the cabin, works out well for air mattresses since there are not as many bedrooms. The 2 main bedrooms are huge and beautiful. I most certainly would recommend this property to others. So private and picturesque. The pool area was awesome, with the tiki bar, sauna and hot tub and lots of space for hanging out. We couldn't get over how amazing the stars were at night from out there, just stunning. Can't wait to go back!

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Hosted by Marshall Kappele

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