Forest Retreat: Top1% in Ratings,Reviews &Reliability. New Porch addition 2025!

Cozy forested retreat awaits your arrival. Bedroom with quality queen bed with bathroom and tile shower. Handcrafted remodel of the original Pleasanton Brick Oven Bakery. Clay plaster walls and a living roof. Kitchen with range, oven, dsmall fridge, washing machine and cookware for all your cooking needs. Bathroom with tiled shower. Picnic table, grill and campfire ring with wood. New Moon Lodge is available nearby with rental space for 6 people. Owners live on property in a Tiny House.
Less than 15 minute drive to Crystal Mountain Resort and the Lake Michigan coast. Arcadia Dunes, Arcadia Bluffs golf course and Biking and Hiking nearby. Frankfort 20 mins.Two guests maximum. High speed fiber optic internet with WIFI. Due to the woodsy setting cell phone reception is sometimes spotty but wifi calling easy.
The space: Bakery Lane cottage has 6 years of five start reviews on air bee and bee where we are Super Hosts. We are now offering this special rental space on VRBO.
Surrounded by State forestland, this cottage is perfect for your up-north vacation. Quality non-toxic queen size mattress. Organic fabric bath towels. Kitchen is fully equipped with gas range and oven, microwave, 4.3 cu. ft. refrigerator. Front load washing machine with clothes drying rack and outdoor clothesline. Hand- tiled shower; bathroom and vanity. Natural clay plaster walls in the bedroom with a living roof above. Natural finishes throughout. The cottage has a cozy feel to it and seems much bigger than its 420 sq. ft. Careful attention has been paid to using re-purposed and natural building materials. A look at the photos attached to this listing will show you the campfire area, picnic table, gas grill and firewood supply that are the exclusive use of cottage guests. During the summer months the Cottage Garden is available for guests to pick organic vegetables from. Check out our reviews to see what others think of Bakery Lane Cottage.
Guest access
Behind the cottage there is a Campfire area with picnic table, gas grill and firewood supply exclusively for the guests use. Plenty of opportunity for forest bathing before or after your day at the beach or unlimited cross country skiing , biking and hiking. We have directions to numerous nearby public beach access sights on Bear Lake and Lake Michigan for guests to enjoy great picnics, swimming, relaxing and recreation. Road and Mountain biking opportunities nearby. Unlimited cross country skiing on both developed trails, snowmobile trails and backcountry skiing. Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding this listing and nearby attractions and landmarks.
Other things to note
Bakery Lane cottage is located in the heart of Northern Michigan and a perfect location for so many destinations. It is the site of our former Artisan bakery. We provide private parking for our guests next to the cottage and we keep our own vehicles at the bottom of the driveway. You may notice us coming or going during your stay.
We are off the beaten path with solitude and serenity but within 10 miles of Lake Michigan beaches, local attractions, grocery stores, farm markets and eateries. We have a large organic garden and hoop house and a great love for nature and the cycles of the seasons. In the Spring it is maple syrup season and in the summer we make time for bike rides to Lake Michigan to our favorite spot for a picnic and swim.
We are committed to social and environmental justice while embracing progressive actions and solutions to our common challenges. We welcome people of all races, genders and orientations and encourage others to do so as well.
We look forward to you experiencing the charm, comfort and character of Bakery Lane Cottage.