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The Lake House with sandy frontage and a fire pit.

Spectacular sunsets right from the deck!

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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 162000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Maple City, mi

Little Traverse Lake1 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore3 min drive
Lime Lake4 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)47 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Our family had a great time for the week. Kids loved playing in the sand out front and wading in the water as well. We r...

Kathy U.

Aug 5, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

House 1: Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

House 1: Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

House 1: Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

House 1: Bedroom 4

2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

House 1: Bathroom 1

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

House 1: Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Lake House near Sleeping Bear Dunes

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We are currently finishing up a construction project next door to this home, so were unable to put this on the market until the project was mostly completed. We are finally able to open the doors for summer rentals.

Come and enjoy a true Northern Michigan getaway. The Sleeping Bear Cottage is located on Little Traverse Lake in beautiful Leelanau County on scenic M22. The house sits directly on the lake, with no road or obstruction between it and the water. There is a grill and a large deck for outdoor dining while watching the beautiful sunset. The sandy area leads out to a dock over the warm, crystal-clear lake. There are also 3 kayaks with plenty of life jackets of every size onsite for your use.

The location of the cottage is perfect for experiencing it all! We are located between Leland and Glen Arbor. You can take a trip north to see Fishtown in Leland, or continue on to Northport or head south to spend some time in Glen Arbor and Empire. There are trails across our lake that lead you out to Lake Michigan within the National Lakeshore so you can walk on the beaches of Lake Michigan for miles! Our cottage is located across the street from an amazing restaurant (Market 22 and less than a mile away from the historic landmark of Little Traverse Inn, one of the first "hotels" in the Leelanau County, (an Inn as well as a restaurant/bar).

The Sleeping Bear Lake House has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The first bedroom has a king bed with a new mattress (2023), the second has a queen, also new mattress (2023), the third is a bunkroom with 2 bunks with full beds on the bottom and twins on top and the fourth bedroom has a full bed (The back two rooms are connected and share a bathroom). Perfect for a family!

The entire front of the house is windows directly overlooking the beautiful sunsets over Little Traverse Lake. The house has a fireplace, a fully-stocked kitchen with a gorgeous lake view, all within steps of the water. For those of you who prefer to do your cooking outdoors, there is a large deck built just outside the sliding glass doors, with a gas grill for the full outdoor experience. There is also a fire pit in front nestled in the sand, perfect for a campfire and some evening s'mores.

If you are looking for activities, rent or bring a bike and ride the Heritage Trail in the area that leads from Little Traverse Lake all the way to Sleeping Bear Dunes and beyond. Or if you like to golf, there are several golf courses nearby. If you want to try the local flavors, there are endless wineries, distilleries and breweries in the area. You can schedule a guided tour or try out a few at a time on your own. Leelanau county is known for its beauty and charm. You will not be disappointed if you choose this area!

Relax and leave your worries behind. Come enjoy the splendor of a fantastic Northern Michigan experience without having to pack the kitchen sink. Our cottage comes fully equipped from the kitchen utensils and spices to bed linens and beach towels.

The cottage is built so close to the lake, if you want to get any closer to the water, you'll have to jump in!

Previous Renters Comments:

'We absolutely fell in love with this cottage and the lake. The kids swam all day in the warm water while we sat on the deck and relaxed. We can't wait to come back!'
Mike F.
Grosse Pointe, MI

'Thanks for sharing such a spectacular spot! We never dreamed Northern Michigan could be so enchanting.'
Ruth.S.
Columbus, OH

'Thank you so much for a wonderful place to share family time together last week! It was truly what we hoped for and even better! Your cottage is adorable and everyone had great fun in the beautiful lake!'
N.F.
Northville, MI

Property manager

Maria Pasche

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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, service animals permitted

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Maple City

Located in Maple City, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. 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

Little Traverse Lake - 1 min walk
Manitou Passage Golf Club - 14 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive
Lime Lake - 4 min drive
Glen Lake - 18 min drive

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Peg Town Station - ‬7 min drive
‪Market 22 - ‬5 min walk
‪Cedar Tavern - ‬10 min drive
‪Blue Moon Ice Cream Shop - ‬10 min drive
‪Broomstack Kitchen And Taphouse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lake House near Sleeping Bear Dunes pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lake House near Sleeping Bear Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lake House near Sleeping Bear Dunes?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lake House near Sleeping Bear Dunes located?

This family-friendly Maple City cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Little Traverse Lake and Manitou Passage Golf Club. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathy U.

Aug 5, 2023

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

Great lake week

Our family had a great time for the week. Kids loved playing in the sand out front and wading in the water as well. We rented a boat and had a good time with it as well. Lovely lake. The bunk room doesn't have space for luggage, but we were able to make that work just fine. Overall the cottage provided a very fun week for our family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tasha L.

Sep 25, 2022

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

Relaxing Fall Weekend

We rented the space for my low key bachelorette weekend. We played games around the fire and cooked meals together. The cabin was clean and contained everything we needed. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bettinna S., -

Sep 3, 2022

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

Lake life

The location was spectacular. Such a beautiful lake and the house was perfect. Communication with our host was prompt and great! Definitely staying here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Aug 20, 2022

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

Great cottage. Fully stocked.

A bunch of people in their 70s, 60s and 20s had a fantastic time with everything we needed. We loved cooking, kayaking, amazing Good Harbor Bay beach nearby, and so many hikes. Great star gazing from the pier.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Jul 25, 2022

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

Fun House

Glen Arbor has become a madhouse over the last decade. It was nice to get away from town with our own beach and dock for swimming, kayak's, and just plain floating. M22 Market accross the street helps a lot also. Sunsets are great as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Jul 22, 2022

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

Lovely

Second year in a row we stayed at this property. Love the place!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Oct 17, 2021

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

Great place to unwind

Spacious and inviting. The fire pit was awesome.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Aug 2, 2021

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

Beautiful Family Getaway

Our family had a fabulous week on Little Traverse Lake! The location is ideal for hiking, biking, swimming, visiting Lake Michigan and visiting surrounding towns! The swimming area was sandy and shallow, which was perfect for our kids. The cottage had a lot of sleeping space and met all of our needs. We did have to buy our own toilet paper and laundry detergent (which was no big deal but just be aware that you may need to make a store run).

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vince K.

Jul 26, 2021

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

Beautiful location and wonderful quiet lake

Lovely property

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Jul 19, 2021

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

Outstanding Week on LTL

This property was perfect for our group of seven. Four adults and three children under 5yrs old. The house is very well kept and outfitted with all the needed gear from the kitchen, bath, bedrooms, to the pantry and life jacket closet. Well located between Glen Arbor and Leland for convenient day trips or visits to the grocery or shops. Beautiful sunsets every night. Even caught a massive small mouth bass off the dock. Would love to stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Jul 7, 2021

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

Great getaway

Two families stayed together in this cabin - well stocked, clean, 2 bathrooms, enough hot water for all 12 of us! Lake is beautiful, very shallow around the edges but great fishing - went to Traverse City, Glen Arbor, Leland, rode the bike trail - very relaxing!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F., Grand Rapids

Jun 20, 2021

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

Relaxing lake house

Six of us spent a relaxing week here at the lake house. Our two grandsons loved having access to the water and use of the kayaks for the entire time. We had hoped to introduce them to fishing from the dock but the lake is so shallow we only had tiny fish. We ended up taking them to Fishtown to fish off the dock. They loved it! Good location to visit surrounding areas.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Dec 25, 2020

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

Great Getaway!

We enjoyed our time at the cabin over Thanksgiving when we were there. The lake was a beautiful site to look at everyday. There were loons on the water daily to watch. Neighboring cities were close enough to explore and enjoy without losing a whole day just to do it. The local towns are quite pleasant and worth visiting, Suttons Bay, Northport, Leland, Traverse City. There are neighbors, but still very quiet and peaceful. We would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Nov 2, 2020

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

We loved the house and property! It was cozy and we had a great time in the local area!!

Property managers were great with recommendations for places to see and eat! Also responded very quickly when we had questions about the property!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Darlyn S.

Oct 28, 2020

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

Review

We enjoyed our time here and would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kodie D.

Oct 12, 2020

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

Perfect cottage on the lake

The perfect little cottage right on the water. Clean, plenty of space and gorgeous views!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Sep 22, 2020

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

Great Location!

Our family & friends enjoyed our stay at the Lakehouse. The kids (ages 13-16) enjoyed the use of the kayaks and the fire pit at night. The sunsets were truly beautiful. Great location for day trips to Fishtown, Glen Arbor & the Dunes. We had a group of 8 and we all fit perfectly. Our group enjoyed the long weekend away.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fred H.

Aug 31, 2020

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

Lake Cottage

Our family of 6 adults and one infant really enjoyed the cottage. There was plenty of room inside and the beds and furniture were very comfortable. The views of there lake and the evening sky was stunning. The lake access was nice and provided a shallow sandy bottom, although two of our members came down with swimmers itch. Overall, it was a wonderful week.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Kristen N.

Aug 27, 2020

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

Great Location Close to Everything

We found checking into the lake house to be very easy, the location is great with trails, the dunes and beaches all close by. The owners were very responsive to any questions we had and fixed a minor issue immediately. The house is well stocked and we did not need to bring much. The outdoor space is wonderful to grill out and hold nightly bonfires with easy access to kayaks and the lake cannot be beat. Walking out to a great sunset every night was exactly as advertised. As for the negatives, as is common in this area of MI, there is no AC throughout the house. Some of the bedrooms were quite hot even with windows open and fans running as we stayed near the end of July. You should be aware of this going in. Also, we had to deal with mosquitos coming off the lake into the house on a nightly basis in the bunk bedroom. Unclear how they continued to get in through the screened windows, but it was a nightly endeavor to get rid of them and keep them off the kids. Couple of other minor things, several electrical outlets did not work and there was a bedroom window that would not open. Overall, it is a fun space with great outdoor activity to be in for the week.

8/10 Good

Debra C.

Aug 23, 2020

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Lake House

Overall this was a great place to stay with plenty of room for our group of 8. Our only complaint was the oven/range didnt work well and should be replaced. Burners took along time to heat up. Other than that everything was great. We loved the outdoor space and it was nice to have the kayaks.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jessica H.

Jul 19, 2020

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

Beautiful sunset views

Beautiful sunset views! Overall, we were happy with the house. The kitchen was well stocked, plenty of bath towels, we got good use out of the kayaks, loved the sand area, and view of lake from the family/kitchen/dining rooms was spectacular. Amazing spot for sunset views! The bathrooms are on the small side especially the one in the bunk room. We weren't fans of how the 4th bedroom was connected off of the bunk room but it worked out okay for our group. Plenty of parking and we were pleasantly surprised that they provided hand soap, some toilet paper, kitchen trash bags, & paper towels. We also appreciated the smores basket! We had a great time! Thank you so much!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

Jun 23, 2020

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

Enjoyed our stay

Great location with a beautiful beachfront lot. Perfect for kids who love to fish and swim. Close to Glen and Leland. We hope to be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Sep 19, 2019

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

In the middle of everything

Cottage was cosy, comfortable and very well appointed. Had a nice rustic feel. Good kitchen. Adequate bathrooms. Nice deck and small sandy beach. Great views of the lake. Other cottages were close by on the narrow lots, but there was still a sense of privacy. The water was not as swimmer-friendly as I’d hoped for our two young grandchildren, but the somewhat grassy/mucky shore bottom didn’t keep them from playing in the lake for hours. The lake itself was quiet and, further from shore, good for swimming. Great location on M22 between Glen Arbor and Leland made it easy to get to all the nearby beaches and tourist sites. We were a party of 6 adults and 2 children, and we had plenty of space. Overall a very good vacation locale.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Aug 14, 2019

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

Cute Up North Cottage

Wonderful views, excellent outdoor areas, comfortable living room, comfortable beds, lovely cabin atmosphere, convenient layout, great location. We had a really good time both at the property and around the area. Dawn kayaking, sunset bonfire, midnight stargazing all fantastic right there.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 14, 2019

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

Great location near Leland, Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear

Great location near Leland and Glen Arbor. Very nice cottage right on the lake. View of lake from the living area is wonderful. The sitting area outside is excellent and sunset views are top notch. Plenty of wood is there for the firepit, much appreciated. Enjoyed using the kayaks. Across the street from very nice market with food and beverages. We drove 5 min to the other side of this lake and walked through the woods for a 15 min walk to Lake Michigan one evening. Our stay was in mid-July so some nights were quite warm in the bedrooms, even with fans. One bedroom is only accessed through the bunk bed room. Mosquitoes in the bedrooms were sometimes a problem at night. The sound of large truck traffic from M-22 can be noticeable in the morning. Overall quite pleased with our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Maria Pasche

We have lived in the area for about 40 years and absolutely love being able to share the area with others.

Why they chose this property

These houses are so close to the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, where you can walk for miles and miles on the sandy lakeshore of Lake Michigan. Little Traverse Lake is a hidden gem of a lake that is large enough for water sports, but never overcrowded.