CHARMING COTTAGE - SUMMER 2018

Very cute cottage. Wonderful location. The fans inside helped as the last few days it got hot and it was very hot inside. Nice to play badminton and to sit outside and enjoy the peace and quiet. The kitchen is very small, more shelves for storage would help. Also, maybe upgrade the pots and pans, and have more eating utensils. There were two forks, no spoons, and a few knives to use. We caught a mouse inside and there were ants that (both) got into our food that was stored on top of a table in the kitchen. We then kept all of our food in the frig.

Otherwise everything we needed was there. Beautiful area!

This little cottage is the perfect place to stay especially for people heading to the Homestead (where we spent a lot of time) and other surrounding outdoor adventures (we even did a hike up the Sleeping Bear Dunes). Everything was very tidy and we had everything we needed to cook. We used the grill a lot which was nice because the kitchen is a little small, but the outdoor area is very enjoyable. Would definitely recommend this place to friends.

My husband and I extended our weekend in northern Michigan and decided to stay in the Empire area. We lucked out on weather and had a warm couple days to venture on a few hikes which were 5-10 minutes from the home, "Little Whisper". The house was well equipped, including a grill and outdoor bonfire pit (which we made great use of). The bed was comfy and house was very clean on arrival. We'll definitely be staying here when we head back in August.

The cottage is located in the middle of Sleeping Bear Dunes area. It is professionally cleaned and welcoming. It has a nice backyard with volleyball court. But the cottage could use some updates. The bathroom faucets were dripping. And the twin mattresses were not comfortable.

This cozy cottage is in a great location to serve as a basecamp for enjoying Sleeping Bear Dunes, heading to Traverse City, or wine tasting on the peninsulas. We have visited this area several times, but always camped prior to having children. We rented this house with our two young children (2.5 years and 1 year) while our friends camped at nearby Empire Township Campground. The positives of this house are the location, the outdoor yard with a fire pit, grill, and seating, and the owner was overall pleasant. You can tell he wants you to enjoy your stay. Personally, we did not find this house to be well-suited for young kids. The house lacks closets, higher shelves, cabinets, and places to store things out of reach of the children. Cars drive fast on the roads outside, and there is no fence for letting your kids wander in the yard. There are a few games and crayons in the house, as well as a volleyball net outside. This would be much more ideal for a couple, single, or family with school-age or older children. You should be aware that the bigger bedroom does not have a door and is open to the kitchen, so it lacks privacy if you happen to be traveling with others. The owner keeps a very strict pet policy. We also killed many spiders and bugs within the house daily. One recommendation I would have for the owner is to add a small toaster and to include instruments for using the grill outside (spatula, tongs, etc). If you are traveling without young children you can enjoy yourself here, especially if you intend to spend most of your time sight seeing.