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Dog Friendly Log cabin W/Hot tub, Fiber optic near Sleeping Bear Dunes & TC

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A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a deck overlooking greenery.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and mounted animal heads on the walls.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, mounted animal heads, and a television.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a dresser, a bench, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 10•4 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Maple City, MI
  • Place, Bright Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Downstairs Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement bathroom

Game room

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dog Friendly Log cabin W/Hot tub, Fiber optic near Sleeping Bear Dunes & TC

Nestled in the heart of Leelanau County you'll find our spacious 3,600 sq ft log cabin. Close to Traverse City, Empire, Frankfort, Suttons Bay or Glen Arbor.
Just outside your door you can explore the best our county has to offer, from beaches to vineyards and hiking to biking.

$125 per dog per stay with a max of two.
$250 per dog if caught sneaking in.

Extra guest fee $15 per person, per night.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 2202 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2170753
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Maple City

Maple City is home to this vacation home. Mistwood Golf Course and Lake Ann Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Village at Grand Traverse Commons and Front Street. Jacob's Corn Maze and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding.
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Maple City, MI

What's nearby

  • Bright Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Front Street - 19 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 19 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 26 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 26 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hayloft Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pegtown Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Sol Taco Stand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Red Canoe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Tavern - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog Friendly Log cabin W/Hot tub, Fiber optic near Sleeping Bear Dunes & TC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 2202 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Dog Friendly Log cabin W/Hot tub, Fiber optic near Sleeping Bear Dunes & TC?

As of Aug 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog Friendly Log cabin W/Hot tub, Fiber optic near Sleeping Bear Dunes & TC on Nov 30, 2026 start from $610, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog Friendly Log cabin W/Hot tub, Fiber optic near Sleeping Bear Dunes & TC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog Friendly Log cabin W/Hot tub, Fiber optic near Sleeping Bear Dunes & TC?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog Friendly Log cabin W/Hot tub, Fiber optic near Sleeping Bear Dunes & TC located?

Situated in Maple City, this vacation home is steps from Bright Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Davis Lake and Shorter Lake. Cedar Run Creek Natural Area and Pikes Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful, secluded in the woods. Everything was outstanding. John , the host was incredible. Best stay ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelby F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for my bachelorette trips and it was perfect! Everyone had a comfortable place to sleep and the property was beautiful. We enjoyed time on the back patio and in the hot tub. The place was super clean and nicely kept. Highly recommend! We definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenton Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at this cabin! It was very clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed.The hosts truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and taken care of. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home! We had a lovely family gathering over Presidents weekend. The hot tub was great! Everything was very clean and directions clear.
So much snow
This moose was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, cozy. John was awesome to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

A perfect fall weekend getaway

Centrally located to all the locations we wanted to visit. This house had everything we needed and was spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie R.

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

Family Vacation

John & Kelly were responsive, personable, and attentive. I would stay here again with my family: parents, adult siblings, and nieces and nephews 5 and younger. I would recommend this host and location to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing. Very thoughtful! House was very comfortable. Celebrated my husband’s 60th birthday with our 3 adult sons and their girlfriends! Plenty of room, very comfortable. Hot tub was lovely. All the beds were comfortable. Especially loved the pool table right off the kitchen and main living room. The hanks for the great memory!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mykola T.

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

Great property!

We had a lot of fun there, nice location, a lot of different games and the most important is outside hot tub. Recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua A.

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

Great weekend getaway

We had a weekend trip for relaxing and a wine tasting tour. House was perfect - had everything set up to meet our needs. Beautiful property and great house! Plenty of space for the group. Owners were extremely responsive and helpful with activity suggestions for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 24, 2022
Joshua thanks again for choosing to book with us. We're glad you enjoyed your time at our cabin. There is so much to see and do with all the seasons in our area. Please come back again and explore anytime! J&K
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Family Retreat

Great place all around!! Beautiful outdoor setting, neat and clean, tons of space. Great communication from the hosts. Pool table was a huge plus for our family! Would definitely stay again if headed that way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie T.

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

Great place!

What a great cabin this was for our annual winter friends/family trip. The cabin had it all. Perfect location too. You can feel secluded yet be in Traverse City under 30mins. John was a great host & we couldn’t speak more highly of him and how he went above & beyond for us. Looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Keyless access was perfect. Beautiful home with plenty of space for everyone. Loved the setting amongst the trees and nice privacy. John and Kelly were great to work with and were very helpful. Only downside was we would like to have been able to stay longer. Would highly recommend for a wonderful Michigan getaway. Hope to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Lodge

Property was as described. Plenty to do inside and out. Hot tub a big plus. The seclusion of the area nice. 3 car garage roomy. Enjoyable stay for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsi A.

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

Family Get away

This place was amazing. Took you away from the everyday life and made time for games, family time, laughs, breakfast on the desk. We couldnt be more happier with choosing this place. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 24, 2022
Lindsi, We're so delighted that you enjoyed your stay. You should see how beautiful it is with the snow on the ground. Please do consider visiting us again in the future. Once again, thank you for choosing to book with us! J&K
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim V.

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

Peaceful getaway in northern Michigan

This property is exactly as advertised! Everything was clean and in top condition, the best condition of any house I've rented over the years. So much space inside and a gorgeous deck with bar, hot tub, etc. The hosts were highly engaged and very thoughtful as well. Top marks all around, thank you for the restful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 24, 2022
Tim thank you so much for the kind words. We try our very hardest to create an environment that family's and friends can enjoy. We hope to have you and your group back! Cheers, J&K
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

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

Great for a family getaway

The house was spacious and clean. It was well supplied with everything you need. The large yard and driveway was a hit with the children, and the 3 car garage was a bonus. We also enjoyed the back deck with bar, grill and hot tub. The location is great to visit the many wineries, breweries, the dunes, and the many small tourist towns. Something for everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2022
Joyce, it was truly a pleasure to host you and your group. We're delighted to see you had such a good time. Please do look us up again in the future. J&K
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chloe G.

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

Great summer gettaway

Really enjoyed this property! Originally a bachelorette trip turned into Just a fun summer trip! Loved all of the living space- we grilled a bunch, went in the hot tub and watched movies. Loved Gabe’s country store and the curling bar! Closer proximity to traverse city than I expected. John and Kelly were great at communicating too. Will definitely Book again if I ever need a big house rental again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2022
Thanks again for booking with us Chloe! We're so glad you enjoyed Gabes and the curling bar. There is so much to see and do in TC and you capitalized on a couple that most don't try! Please do come visit again sometime soon. Cheers, John and Kelly
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet E.

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

Perfect for a family getaway!

We were in Traverse City this weekend for my son's wedding. This was the perfect place to stay with my adult children and grandson. It had everything we were looking for to relax, cook and play together during the evenings! The hosts are great to work with and even brought a pack n play with mattress, baby seat for the table and a baby gate when they learned that we had our 8 month old grandson with us. Our famiy made many happy memories together! I hope we get to come back!!! Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 24, 2022
Janet, it was truly a pleasure having you and your family come stay with us. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your time at the cabin. Of course we would love to have you all back again real soon. The front yard would make the perfect little sledding hill for your grandson! Please do come again in the future. J&K
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie E.

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

Shady Eighty was Wonderful

We had a wonderful time at the cabin. We were looking for a different type of vacay other than a beach one and this spot delivered. The cabin is nestled on a dead end street in the woods. The driveway was long and had hills so the kids loved riding their scooters up & down. The bar patio was great and a serene place to enjoy that morning cup of coffee. Everything was 25 mins away- it became a joke after a few days because that was always the answer. The lakes in Michigan are just what you see online and I was absolutely amazed! I will be going back to see more. The only things we felt needed an upgrade in the house was the mattresses and sheets. The beds were pretty hard. We bought toppers while we were there lol. The owner stopped by (with advanced notice) and he was so helpful and friendly. Great communication and gave us a homemade jar of maple syrup. Highly recommend renting from them.
Sleeping Bear Dune
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meghan D.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

We had the best time at the Shady Eighty! The property is beautiful and the cabin provided everything we needed! We had 7 adults and 3 children. There was plenty of room for everyone. The property and cabin were extremely clean and the space was cozy. We enjoyed the hot tub, sitting around the deck bar in the evenings and playing pool! It was close to so much- Sleeping Bear Dunes, Sutton's Bay, Leland, Traverse City, Glen Arbor. A quick drive through the country let us enjoy a lot of beachside towns- shopping and eating! We also spent one day at Empire Beach- The setting with the bluffs on both sides was beautiful. It is rocky for a bit in the water, but you eventually get to sad a couple yards out. The beach had nice bathrooms and play structures and picnic tables. John was so attentive to any questions I had and provided a lot of great suggestions on places to check out. I have stayed at a lot of rental properties over the years and this was the best overall experience I have had!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruste W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved Shady Eighty! A couple of things— New master bathroom shower hardware is needed and more towels than 2 per room would have been helpful. Need extra toilet paper in all bathrooms. Otherwise the property was awesome!!! John was terrific with his communication (better than me!) and we really liked the character of the lodge. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

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

Winter stay at the Shady Eighty was great!!

We had a blast at this place! We played countless card games, pool, and enjoyed the hot tub even in the frigid and snowy weather. John was great responding to our questions and we had a blast at the tubing hill at Timberlee at his recommendation. Enjoyed lunch and shopping in downtown TC as well. Basement was chilly but we had plenty of blankets to keep us warm. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robbin C.

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

Beautiful rustic home situated on secluded wooded property.

Perfect spot to experience Michigan in the fall. The home is spacious and beautiful and the property is picturesque. The owners are very attentive and make your experience is everything you want it to be. Great place to slow down and reconnect with family. Many nearby things to enjoy. Climbing the dunes, hiking trails, lovely wineries and a spectacular sunset cruise on the lake. I highly recommend and look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

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

Great property for a group!

We were very impressed with this property and the responsiveness of John & Kelly. There was plenty of room for our group that was in the area for a wedding and followed by a few days of vacation. Our group consisted of people from Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, New York and Florida. We were able to spend time together without feeling crowded. John & Kelly we’re always very responsive to any question we had, usually within a few minutes. We would definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by John & Kelly

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We love to travel and explore new places but the Traverse City area is our home. It is packed with all the things we love to do! Full of beach days, ski days, biking, hiking, paddle boarding and kiteboarding. Not to mention the great food scene and plenty of fun little towns to take day trips. We hope you enjoy this area as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

The Shady Eighty offers seclusion tucked away in some of Northern Michigans prettiest landscapes. It provides us with a getaway from reality to enjoy the county roads on our bikes or sprawl on the beaches of Lake Michigan. We're close to Traverse City and the various other quaint towns this region has to offer.

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