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Relaxing Retreat at The Old Mountain House

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A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table with chairs.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase leading to an upper level, a dining area with modern furniture, and a kitchen in the background.
A wooden deck with a railing, a large window, and string lights.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Your private hideaway
    Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lime Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Cedar, MI
  • Place, Lime Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Manitou Passage Golf Club
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing Retreat at The Old Mountain House

Enjoy an escape to the Leelanau Peninsula. Centrally-located between Sleeping Bear Dunes, Suttons Bay, Glen Arbor, Leland, and Traverse City, with both Lime Lake access and Good Harbor Bay beach just a few miles away. Old Mountain House is designed with our guests in mind, surrounded by the beauty of nature. We have curated a retreat that offers you a modern oasis for your stay in Northern Michigan.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests will be required to sign a rental agreement to receive the code to access the paddle boards.
10am check out. For late check-outs, you will be required to pay. 15 min past checkout = $35 30 min past = $50 45 min past = $75 1 hour past = $150
Must agree to follow all septic-safe instructions throughout house. There is an outdoor security camera to monitor the driveway. Quiet hours are 10pm.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2804686
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
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 and a first aid kit
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

Cedar

Located in Cedar, this chalet is next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Traveling with kids? Consider Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Jacob's Corn Maze. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Cedar, MI

What's nearby

  • Lime Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Manitou Passage Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Front Street - 28 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 35 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar River Coffee Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pegtown Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Sol Taco Stand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Market 22 - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Retreat at The Old Mountain House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Retreat at The Old Mountain House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Retreat at The Old Mountain House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Retreat at The Old Mountain House located?

This family-friendly Cedar chalet is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lime Lake, Little Traverse Lake, and Manitou Passage Golf Club. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

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. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time and explored the area. Cabin was clean and roomy for all of us. We will save this for a future visit up north. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

House was perfect for our family. Very clean and host was very responsive. The house is a short drive to Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Leland and many beaches! Perfect stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Northern MI Getaway

This is a wonderful property that provides tons of privacy. This property will give you the feeling of being secluded while still having tons of activities near by. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vacation

There were some cleanliness issues when we arrived, however, they were handled efficiently and all our concerns were addressed. The house location was perfect for all the activities we had planned. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2023
Hi Amy, thank you for your review and for being a great guest! We appreciate you brining the cleanliness issues to our attention and have made sure to address this with our cleaners, as we always strive to give our guests a 5 star experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

Everything the description said plus more! You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family vacation!

Our family had the most amazing time at Brittany’s beautiful home on Old Mountain Rd. We biked, fished, hiked, played golf at Manitou Passage, watched beautiful sunsets at the beach, and played games around the bonfire. Her home is so serene and well stocked with towels, kitchen utensils, and games. We would love to return to her Old Mountain home if we go back to the area. Thank you, Brittany, for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and home

The home is in an ideal location to reach many popular Leelanu areas. Beautiful & tastefully decorated home with more than enough space for 6 adults. The home was clean, comfortable beds & the kitchen had all we needed. I appreciated the additional/thoughtful touches—extra pillows, blankets, sound machine, fans & a variety of games. We enjoyed the outdoor lighted deck for meals & relaxing. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter wonderland

We went to Michigan in search of snow and found plenty of it. This Chalet was clean and just as it’s described on the VRBO site. It was located right in the 7th fairway of a golf course which afforded us plenty of opportunity to hike through the snow! And it was located close enough to Traverse City to enjoy the culinary excellence of the city. This was a home run.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect woodsy retreat! It’s very quiet and peaceful but a short drive from every wonderful thing the Leelanau Peninsula has to offer. The home was clean and the decor was upscale but comfortable. We appreciated the high quality bathroom and cleaning products and extras like plastic wrap, foil, coffee filters, matches, bug spray, etc. It was plenty big for our group of 4 adults, and the lower level worked well as essentially a 4th bedroom with a large, comfortable couch. The communication was responsive and everything exceeded expectations. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient

A nice stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Peaceful Loved it <3 <3 <3 <3

This property looks like an up north ski house on the outside and a Santa Barbara villa on the inside. Its gorgeously, simply renovated by the owners themselves who are so lovely and there for you when you need them. Even if you get lost. Its up on a bluff in the woods, the deck is so great to hang out on, the sleep quality in the silence is amazing, wifi, privacy, golf course peaking through the woods, charming, stocked, brand new everything, its fantastic, and not even totally done yet, they are doing a superb job, they are so on their game, and you will love staying here, if you are a nature lover, peace, quiet, no scene (but with so many nearby scenes) just off the m22, I just though it was perfect and would return in a minute. All yeses, all awesomeness, every second of it. Thanks you guys, keep up the great work! See ya again sometime, <3 <3 <3 Lw
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil setting

The home was well appointed in a peaceful wooded setting. We enjoyed having a bonfire every night. The location was extremely convenient to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, Fishtown, Traverse City, restaurants and wineries. This made it very easy for us to see a lot of the area attractions in a short period of time. Would definitely consider staying again when we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Michigan getaway

The house and property are very nice. I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for quiet and lovely wooded setting. It was located close to water, nice restaurants and a short distance to farmers markets and great wineries. We were very pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient Location

This place was very convenient to anything we wanted to do in the Traverse City area. We loved how it was secluded in the woods and really felt like a getaway from the city! It was clean and decorated very nicely and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

The house was beautifully decorated and had many thoughtful features. The kitchen was well equipped. We really enjoyed sitting on the deck. The house is wonderfully surrounded by trees and on a very quiet street. My family really enjoyed our vacation at this house and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home in Secluded Location

We enjoyed our stay at the Old Mountain Escape. The home is in a secluded setting, was well maintained, and the owner was very responsive when we contacted her. The deck was very pleasant to relax on, and we had a great time using the paddle boards at Good Harbor Bay. We will definitely consider staying here again the next time we visit the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

Great secluded property. Close drive to sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse and Leelanau. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location!

Great location near Sleeping Bear Dunes, Good Harbor Bay Beach, Glen Arbor, Fishtown, many good wineries, and lots of restaurants. The property was well maintained and had all the amenities we could want - including a bonus wine fridge! Our kids loved the campfire pit. Would rent again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Northern Michigan Getaway!

Beautiful Airbnb with so much attention to detail, within close proximity to Glen Arbor & Sleeping Bear Dunes. We loved how private the Airbnb and outdoor fireplace were. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Brittany

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Hi! I'm Brittany, the designer and part owner of Rove and Stay, a design and hospitality company that curates unique luxury spaces to provide our guests with a relaxing retreat. We fell in love with the beauty of the Leelanau Peninsula years ago and hope you enjoy all that the area has to offer. During your stay, I will be your primary point of contact. Please reach out to me with any questions. I hope you enjoy your stay at the Old Mountain House!

Why they chose this property

The house is nestled under a canopy of trees, giving you a getaway in the woods, while remaining in close proximity to all the small towns and beaches.

What makes this property unique

Clean and modern decor with many accommodations for families and all guest to have the most convenience while visiting.
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