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Family friendly, Sleeping Bear National Park and Historic Fishtown nearby

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Deck and front of cottage
View of Little Traverse Lake from the cottage deck shaded by tall one trees.
Sunrise over the lake as seen from living room, kitchen and all purpose room.
View from all purpose room to kitchen and living area.
All purpose room faces the lake, Furnished with the dining table and comfortabl

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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CEDAR, MI
  • Little Traverse Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lime Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Glen Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Family friendly, Sleeping Bear National Park and Historic Fishtown nearby


The Beauvais Cottage has everything for a family to create meaningful summer memories. It is a small, well designed, sturdily built and very well maintained classic summer cottage. It has three bedrooms, one with a queen bed, one with a double bed and one with two twin beds. The kitchen is well equipped with stainless steel appliances (a gas stove). The house has WiFi, dish TV, DVD/BluRay player, and stereo system. A gas furnace heats the cottage on the occasional chilly summer morning. There is a canoe for guest use, a charcoal grill, a fire pit for summer evenings, a dock to sun on and a deck on which to relax. A short walk down Little Traverse Lake Road leads to a foot path that goes back to Lake Michigan and a wide sandy quiet beach! Enjoy the morning on Lake Michigan and return to Little Traverse lake to canoe and sun in the afternoon. Relax as evening approaches around the fire pit. Create summer memories!

Property manager

Mary Lou
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Languages

English, Spanish
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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Leave door unlocked and keys on the table.
I’m lease wash and put away dishes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Bring all outdoor activity inside by 10PM. No loud music. No fireworks. Before retiring, turn off exterior house lights. Be respectful of neighbors.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maple City

Located in Maple City, this cabin is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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CEDAR, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Traverse Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lime Lake - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Crystal River - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Glen Lake - 19 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peg Town Station - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Broomstack Kitchen And Taphouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Market 22 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Ice Cream Shop - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly, Sleeping Bear National Park and Historic Fishtown nearby pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly, Sleeping Bear National Park and Historic Fishtown nearby?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly, Sleeping Bear National Park and Historic Fishtown nearby?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly, Sleeping Bear National Park and Historic Fishtown nearby located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Traverse Lake and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Beautiful views and cozy stay

Lovely property with excellent access to all that the area has to offer!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Y.

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

Great Spot

We loved our stay and hope to be back again soon! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Wonderful Stay

Our 2bd summer at this cottage. Perfect lake, perfect cottage, perfect peninsula. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great Traditional Lake House

Exactly what we needed for our stay. Views of the Lake were incredible. The house was well stocked and felt like a real lake home. Easy access to all the places we wanted to go. We could not hear any noise but nature and were lucky enough to see plenty of local wildlife. I would definitely try to stay again if we ever return Up North.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Megan H.

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

Peaceful lake house

Our family had a great time relaxing at this peaceful lake house. The neighborhood is quiet, the lake is beautiful, and the location is so close to beautiful Lake Michigan beaches. We enjoyed day trips to the dunes, Glen Arbor, and Traverse City and then returned to the house to relax and play games.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

prudence s.

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

Great cottage

Very clean, classic lakeside cottage. Not fancy but that's the point. The lake is amazingly clean and beautiful. A canoe is provided and a nice dock and fire pit. The kitchen is well stocked. We didn't cook but you could easily. The beds were a little hard but that's just me. You are kind out in the middle of nowhere but Glen Arbor has restaurants and is about 15 minutes away. A great little lake cottage, quiet and lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al R.

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

Little Traverse Bauvais

The Bauvais Cottage on Little Traverse Lake was very warm and cozy. It was exactly as descibed and very well stocked. Contact with the manager was very easy and info very accurate. We enjoyed our stay very much and would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

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

Perfect Spot

Love the cottage, had a very functional floor plan. Lake front has a sandy bottom is shallow and great for kids playing in the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

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

Beautiful view

Was fully stocked. Nice location. Would like air conditioning but was ok without it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H.

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

Perfect Lake Setting

Wow, this was such a lovely setting for a relaxing couple of days with friends. The cabin was clean and well outfitted. It really felt like a family's treasured home and we could feel the generations before us who had enjoyed it. The lake is beautiful and you are a close drive to great beaches. I would love to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Missie A.

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

Loved this little paradise

We enjoyed how close it was to most of our favorite places like Sleeping Bear Dunes, Empire, Esch Road Beach, and Leland to name a few. We had a rainy day and because there was cable we watched a football game. Enjoyed sunning on the dock. Had a fire. To top it off we saw a beautiful double rainbow that ended in the lake. So beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim J.

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

True Northern Michigan Cottage

Great property with a fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Cabin on the Lake

The Beauvais Cottage was the perfect Michigan getaway for my family. The cottage was very clean and well appointed. It had everything we needed to have a comfortable stay. My family and I enjoyed sitting around the fire at night and listening to the sounds of the lake. We even managed to take a spin in the canoe every day of our visit! The location was great as well, very close to Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear Dunes. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Henry B.

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

Beautiful Lake - Cottage has everything

We spent five days with our family (four adults and a teenager) in early August. This cottage has everything you would need and more - and it's close to towns with interesting restaurants. There is a canoe and a dock and an interesting collection of hummingbirds that are fun to watch come to the feeder. There is a fire pit but you will need your own firewood (available many places in the vicinity). This review is being written during the pandemic so our eating experiences were either outside dining (Little Traverse Inn) or take-out with outdoor dining at a nearby wine bar. We were unlucky with loss of electricity because of a huge storm part way through our stay, but with the lake just a few feet away, we were able to wash the dishes (and ourselves!) easily. The stove uses gas so cooking and making coffee wasn't a problem. The manager was very responsive to our requests and needs, and her help was much appreciated. The cottage has character and there are mementoes of the original owners on the walls. All in all, it was a fine experience and I would recommend this cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aimee S.

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

Classic and clean

The cottage is a classic Northern Michigan cottage with knotty pine paneling. The kitchen is well stocked and everything was in working order. Our weather wasn’t the best unfortunately but there is plenty to do in the area. Several nice hiking trails that lead to Lake Michigan. Best entertainment was the hummingbird feeder right outside the porch window.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin P., Martin ohio

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

Was a great time on a small lake in a beautiful place.

The process was easy and it was well worth it. Any questions were promptly answered. If you like getting away this is the place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

William E.

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

A slice of heaven on earth

Very easy booking and check in. The house is on a beautiful inland lake and is very quiet. Exceeded all expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christian K., Grand Blanc

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

Just what we needed

The cottage on Little Traverse Lake was perfect for my family and I. The lake is absolutely beautiful and the cottage was well suited to our needs. We did not experience a problem of any kind during our stay. Plenty to do in the area and beautiful beaches on Lake Michigan are close by as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

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

Comfortable and peaceful!

A friend and I rented this house for a long weekend in July. We had a wonderful time! The property was clean and stocked with linens, charcoal for grill, etc. The house was always at a comfortable temperature with windows open and the property was very quiet and peaceful. We loved having our morning coffee on the dock behind the house and enjoyed grilling out or going for a socially distanced dinner at Little Traverse Inn or in Glen Arbor in the evenings. We had trouble finding the walking path to Lake Michigan that was described in the listing, but were able to drive about 7 minutes to Good Harbor Bay Beach, which is not too crowded and has parking. One other suggestion would be to include a courtesy bundle of wood for the fire pit, similar to leaving charcoal for the grill. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Relaxing and Beautiful location

We had everything we needed and more. The pictures didn’t do justice to how beautiful and private this location was. However, it was only a short drive to many great “up north” towns so always plenty to do. House was super clean! We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

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

Homey cottage with a fabulous view!

We had a great time at the Beauvais Cottage. It was sparkling clean and very comfortable. Mary Lou goes above and beyond to keep her renters happy. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa C., Dexter, Michigan

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

Great Trip!

We really enjoyed our stay! Beds were comfortable. Cabin was perfect size for our family of 5. Was well stocked with paper products. Loved the beautiful view of the lake and had a lot of fun on the canoe! Even had a fireworks show on Friday :). There was no air conditioning and it was a hot weekend, but we were out exploring all day anyway and it cooled off at night. We had a nice breeze from the lake with the windows open and there were fans for us to use, so we were very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M., Royal Oak, MI

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

Lovely, old-school cottage

My husband and I had a great time here with our two young kids. The cottage was spotless, and while the decor might be dated we found it charming. Appliances were updated, kitchen had everything we needed. Location was great - very easy access to Glen Arbor, Leland, and all that Sleeping Bear Dunes have to offer. Little Traverse Lake is stunning - calm and peaceful. Frankly, we expect swimmer’s itch in Northern MI inland lakes, so we either didn’t swim or followed precautions. Property was very easy to book, and Mary Lou was wonderful. My family has rented through her before and it is always a seamless and very pleasant experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Judy W.

Quaint cottage nestled in the trees on serene, beautiful lake

The cottage was clean, beds comfortable, sheets new, and kitchen well-stocked with good equipment and appliances. The place is set well back from the road, among beautiful oaks and pines, with enough space between deck and water for kids to play. The lake is beyond spectacular: clear, shallow water; lovely vistas and a great dock from which to enjoy it all. Yes, some of us got swimmers' itch despite preventative measures, but we weren't uncomfortable for long. Enjoyed feeding the hummingbirds and other song birds, and watching the loon families perch on the neighbor's raft. Proximity to Good Harbor Bay beach and the peninsula's towns were a plus.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jeff s.

Neat place on a cute little lake.

Mary the host was very helpful and responsive. She made the whole process very simple. The cabin itself is very cool. It has has a retro vibe- for some it may need some updating (there is definitely a 70's era time warp here), but it is kept exceptionally clean. The view of the lake is fantastic from the little dock, and there is a canoe to paddle around on. There is also a nice little fire pit. There are other homes fairly near that are not evident from the pics, but it is not claustrophobia inducing. The one major problem is that there are warnings on this lake for a condition called 'swimmers-itch' which apparently can cause mosquito- bite type reactions. I saw several persons swim/water-ski, on this lake, and I waded out around the dock a few times without any problems, so I do not know how much of a concern it is.

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