Ultimate privacy beside Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, 3 miles to Empire
Fifty-acre retreat offers green pastures, natural forest and horizon views of Lake Michigan dunes and Old Baldy. Fully appointed 4 BR, 3 Bath ranch-style home offers peace and quiet in a sunny setting. Take a dip in the heated pool with a slide the kids will love(open May-Sept.). You can relax, unplug and unwind while watching sunsets from the deck. Full basement is its own getaway with a large screen TV, pool table and ping pong. Play baseball on your private ballfield and gather for a game of horseshoes or volleyball. Countless stars appear above the firepit, so pack the s’mores fixins. Trails through the woods lead to wildflowers, birdsong and signs of wildlife. A camping area is available for extra guests. Close to beaches, golfing, kayaking, fishing. Eight miles to Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail for walking/bicycling plus numerous Nat. Pk. hiking trails. Leelanau County offers wineries, fine dining, breweries and shopping. But once you get here it will be hard to leave the tranquility and privacy. Great for large family gatherings. A working hobby farm next door offers tours by appointment. Check with the host for a list of all amenities.
宿泊施設の管理者
Chris Stapleton
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英語
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Prime location! MINUTES from Sleeping Bear National Park & Lake Michigan beaches
Prime location! MINUTES from Sleeping Bear National Park & Lake Michigan beaches
A wonderful property in a great location.
The grounds of this property are spectacular, and the pool is perfect for a hot sunny day.
Location and proximity to dunes and beach are perfect for a family vacation.
Chris is supportive and attentive as needed. Highly recommend.
Greg H.
2024 年 8 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Joan W.
2024 年 7 月 3 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Beautiful property in great location
Kids and adults enjoyed the sports play space on the property, the swimming pool, the peacefulness, the observation of sheep herding, and the very short drives to trails, beaches and dunes. Our host stayed in good touch and cared daily for the cleanliness and temperature of the pool.
Joan W.
2024 年 6 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Gwendia O.
2023 年 8 月 15 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
A SLICE OF PURE HEAVEN
The property sits on some of the most picturesque and secluded property I've seen. Rolling hills, ball diamond, herd of sheep, professional landscaping, firepit, wonderful breeze (as the rental is on top of a hill), heated pool.....my list could go on and on. Chris is top notch with communication, friendly, and did a herding demonstration with one of her three border collies.
Well stocked kitchen, linens, blankets, pool equipment, patio furniture. This weekend was a girl's week to enjoy Empire and Esch Beach. Both beaches were within 10 minutes of the property. There are many fresh fruit and vegetable stands where you can also purchase homemade breads and honey. Our group also enjoyed horseback riding at Outrider Horseback Riding. Chris, thank you for making our trip memorable and relaxing. We will be back.
Gwendia O.
2023 年 8 月に 9 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Cory P.
2023 年 7 月 16 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Beautiful Property
We had such a relaxing time
The house was well kept and the property was beautiful, the kids enjoyed the pool table and swimming. The herding demonstration form our host was fun too!
Our host was great to work with.
The sleeping bear dunes and beaches were a ton of fun for all of us.
Cory P.
2023 年 7 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Bridget S.
2023 年 7 月 7 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
This place is special
This place is really special, almost magical. If you're looking to really relax and focus on family, this is where you'll want to be. We traveled with my brother and his family; we had kids ranging from 4-18. Everyone agreed that this was one of our best vacations ever! The pool is heated and lots of fun. It was 65 and overcast when we arrived, but the pool was warm and the kids had a blast swimming every day. They also enjoyed riding their bikes on the property. We played soccer, kickball and baseball in the field, hiked in the beautiful pine forest and spent time with the sheep. Chris was kind enough to give us a tour of the farm and even gave a demonstration on herding. The property is beautiful; really clean, and well-kept. Chris came by every morning and cleaned the pool. The house is well-stocked with plenty of utensils and cooking supplies, pillows, sheets, blankets, pool toys and yard games. The basement is finished and huge! The teen boys enjoyed playing pool and darts. The house is a short drive to great beaches and Sleeping Bear Dunes. I really wish I could describe how special this place is. All I can say is that we all came back well-rested and with full hearts. Chris made us feel welcome and at home. You won't regret staying here.
Bridget S.
2023 年 6 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Michael W.
2022 年 9 月 1 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Up North
The family trip up north was amazing 🤩 this year as we enjoyed time swimming, playing baseball/kickball, volleyball, horseshoes and every evening had amazing times under the stars with cozy campfires.
The property is a must to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. We took advantage of the local “must sees” like Sleeping Bear Dunes and Glen Arbor as well dinner and shopping in Traverse City. All within 15-20 miles of the location.
Definitely rate the experience and place high and expect to return again one day soon!
Thanks again to the hosts who made the trip easy to book and manage check in and check out.
Michael
Michael W.
2022 年 8 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Marcus H.
2022 年 8 月 24 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
A perfect getaway for groups
This property has it all. To make this easier I can break it down.
Location/Setting - The house is set back on a private drive. It sits on a small hill with fields on two sides of the house. You can spend your afternoons on the deck/swings watching the sheep graze. And I think all of our group commented on how quiet it was. You’re also within a very short (5 mins) drive of Empire and the Sleeping Bear Parks.
Amenities - This house is large and has 4 bedrooms which sleep 10 (as long as 2 are kids or willing to sleep in bunk beds). The owner has thought of everything. The kitchen is stocked and ready for your cooking needs (there was even a crock pot). There are two coffee makers (Kueirg and nice regular pot) and cutting boards and tons of silverware. The fridge is large and we had no issue storing the massive amount of food we had. There is a washer and dryer if you need it. The game room/den in the basement was nice to provide more space for people to be. The deck has a very nice table and set of chairs. And there are two swings set in the yard looking east, which is perfect to watch the sunset over the trees. And I cannot forget to mention the pool. It’s heated and has a slide. Our little travelers loved the slide and the toys the owner had available for them to play with in the pool. The older travelers loved the ability to run out for some swimming even if the weather was questionable for the next few hours (reduced stress of packing everything up to go to the beach when it might start raining). The pool was a perfect addition to our stay. The garage has some additional chairs, yard games, toys and a grill for use. I think numerous times our group would exclaim “Oh they have some….X in there”.
Owner/Communication - Chris is great. She communicated via text and let us know if she needed to stop by the pool. She made sure we had what we needed and gave us a heads up about the area and house.
This is a beautiful house set in a private area while still being easy to access the Sleeping Bear park system and within a short drive of Traverse City, Frankfort and the natural beauty of the Lake MIchigan shoreline. If you are planning a trip up to this area or are looking for a quiet retreat this is the place to stay. You won’t be disappointed.
Marcus H.
2022 年 8 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Regina J.
2022 年 8 月 11 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Couldn’t be more perfect
The property is incredible and well equipped. The host goes above and beyond to be helpful and make sure you have no needs. From the pool to the campfire to the baseball field, our experience couldn’t have been more perfect. There is plenty of space in the house and outside to roam. We will be back!
Regina J.
2022 年 8 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Krystle E.
2022 年 7 月 31 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Best VRBO Experience
Chris’ home was the cleanest, most well-stocked, cozy, fun places we have stayed at Up north! The property was centrally located to all the best towns for day trips and a perfectly peaceful home base to come back to each night. We particularly enjoyed the pool, fires on the deck, swinging to watch the sunset and playing baseball in the field. We already booked our trip for next year!
Krystle E.
2022 年 7 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Steve C.
2022 年 7 月 22 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Awesome time, perfect place for our family gathering
We really enjoyed our stay. The house and grounds were beautiful; our family loved the pool and room to roam. The location is perfect for relaxing and watching the stars appear brilliantly after a beautiful sunset. Hope to return to this wonderful place.
Steve C.
2022 年 7 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Jason D.
2022 年 7 月 21 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great place to stay
Such a wonderful property and so much to enjoy. The pool is amazing, the fire pit down the hill was a great place to enjoy the evening. So much space and the house is filled with anything you would need.
So glad this place was available, we hope to be back again next year.
Jason D.
2022 年 7 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Charles
2022 年 7 月 17 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、設備とサービス、施設のコンディションと設備、コミュニケーション
Beautiful relaxing property beautifully decorated. I loved the pool. We had a very relaxing time.
Charles
2022 年 7 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Janice R.
2022 年 7 月 12 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Beautiful, private and perfect location!
Spacious, clean, beautiful, family-friendly location close to the activities we all wanted to accomplish on our vacation to Sleeping Bear Dunes area. The swimming pool and the game room in the basement were big hits with everyone in our group—ages 4-68. Chris took good care of us! We’d rebook in a heartbeat!
Janice R.
2022 年 7 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Christine V.
2021 年 9 月 7 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
A little slice of heaven
Loved our stay here. The pictures don't do it justice. The house and grounds are immaculate - clean and very well maintained. We were looking for a peaceful retreat and this property definitely fit the bill. We enjoyed watching the babydoll sheep grazing from the beautiful deck. The pool was small but perfect for our needs - and also very clean. We would definitely stay here again.
Christine V.
2021 年 9 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Eileen F.
2021 年 8 月 26 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Much needed relaxation
This property was amazing. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The house was exceptionally clean. There were activities for the kids. The adults enjoyed the patio. The baseball field was a fan favorite. The whole family participated which was nice and got the kids off their electronics. There isn’t enough space to brag about this place. You have to check it out for yourself. Thank you for an amazing experience. We look forward to coming back.
Eileen F.
2021 年 8 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Julie H.
2021 年 8 月 16 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Amazing property and outstanding property manager
The house was extremely clean and comfortable! There were plenty of pillows and blankets! The property manager was responsive, attentive, and so kind! She made the vacation a dream! The pool was lovely and the kitchen had everything a cook could need! Thank you so much for a memorable vacation! Would rent again!
Julie H.
2021 年 8 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Bethany K.
2021 年 8 月 6 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Excellent rental near the sand dunes
We loved this rental! The surroundings were beautiful, the house had so many amenities, and the host was very thoughtful. There were so many things to do on the property itself (heated pool, billiards, grounds to explore) and it was a short drive to everything we wanted to do in the area. We’d absolutely stay here again!
Bethany K.
2021 年 7 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Michael M.
2021 年 8 月 2 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great Location.
This property is central between Frankfort and Empire. Pool is great, house is great, has all you would need to support a family or two. We were two families of four and had plenty of room. Chris was very attentive to our needs and checked in often to see if we needed anything. We love this part of Michigan and is our go to area for a summer getaway. We will rent here over and over again if the schedules work out.
Michael M.
2021 年 7 月に 5 泊滞在
オーナーについて
オーナー : Chris Stapleton
The host is a chicken and sheep farmer residing on the adjacent property.
この宿泊施設のオーナーになった理由
The property offers a quiet and peaceful sanctuary to enjoy the outdoors and unwind. There is so much to do in the area but once you get here it is hard to leave!
この宿泊施設の特徴
Wide open spaces. Trails for hiking. Room for the kids to run and play baseball. Camping area available for overflow at an extra fee.