4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome!

Empire, Michigan
$838 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Looking for that rich blend of adventure, relaxation and breathtaking natural attractions Look no further than the Sleeping Bear Lair! Situated between downtown Traverse City and the majestic shoreline of Lake Michigan, our home is tucked away amongst the rolling terrain and towering trees of Northern Michigan. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a short drive away, as are more than 30 wineries across the Leelanau & Old Mission Peninsulas that begin just minutes from the house.

Come and enjoy your cabin-away-from-home at the Sleeping Bear Lair in Empire, Michigan. Nestled within a beautifully wooded 3+ acre estate, this four-bedroom, three-bathroom house is the perfect spot for 8 guests but can accommodate 10 upon request. The house is centrally located near Crystal Mountain, Benzie & Leelanau County snowmobile trails, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Glen Arbor, Cedar, Traverse City and much more.

The spacious living room invites you and your guests into this comfortable home with 300-mbps Wi-Fi and four Roku TV's setup to play your favorite streaming services. Be sure to bring your log-in information. We have provided games for all ages and entertainment, and feel free to Bring a Book, Leave a Book with the growing collection of reading materials.

Since the kitchen is the heartbeat of a home, we have equipped it with all the cookware you will need, including a crock pot, toaster, griddle, blender and a well-stocked Keurig coffee & hot cocoa station.

Whether you are planning a family vacation, a girls' weekend, a golf trip or a snowmobiling adventure, you always need a place to come back to that screams “Rest and Relaxation”, and that is precisely what you will get at the Sleeping Bear Lair.

The ground floor has two bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with a queen bed, and a full-size bathroom. In the second floor lofts, the spacious primary bedroom has a queen bed, an en suite bathroom, and a walkout deck. Also upstairs, you will find another full bathroom, a combo guestroom with a king bed, two twin beds, and a lounging area with a smart TV. All rooms have ample storage for clothing. Most importantly, all mattresses are pressure relieving, 12-inch thick memory foam, come with a variety of pillows, and are made with high quality linens.

The first-floor laundry is conveniently located near the kitchen. We have provided laundry detergent and fabric softener for your washing needs, as well as an iron and small ironing board. You will also find 'Smores sticks for roasting marshmallows in the kitchen drawer, and doggie supplies for your pet's stay.

Outside you have hammocks for napping in the shade, Adirondack chairs around the fire pit, and corn hole boards for settling all disputes. Lastly, the large private lot is surrounded by beautiful trees and has ample parking for your boat or snowmobiles, and any outside toys you wish to bring!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Microwave Oven Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • kimberly

    Submitted Jun 27, 2024

    Stayed Jun 16, 2024

    The house and property were beautiful. Location between Sleeping Bear and Traverse City was great. We even took a day trip up to Mackinac Island one day. Communication from the host was fantastic. He replied to every issue promptly. When the gas grill wasn’t working very well, he ordered a new one and had it delivered the next day. The only negative comment we have is that the grass hadn’t been mowed so we couldn’t play yard games that we had brought with us. The host tried to remedy that issue but the mowing crew never showed up. Overall, though, we would definitely recommend this property.

  • Jay N.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    First, I must say the mattresses could definitely use some updating. I believe they are memory foam, but it took me two nights to realize I was sleeping in a hole in one of them. They’re not very level. With that being said, everything else was excellent. The house is much larger in person than it looks like in pictures and the location is perfect. If you don’t want to be too close to the city. Anytime I had to communicate with the owner I got a response within a few minutes. It was a very nice experience and I will definitely stay there again.

  • Larry R.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2025

    Stayed Sep 24, 2025

    Very comfortable place to spend time with our children and grandchildren. Lots of room for all of us and the dog.

  • Jeanne D.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    Very nice and comfortable.

  • Joan

    Submitted Sep 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 27, 2025

    Home was great. Outdoor space was top notch! Michael was an excellent communicator.

  • patricia z.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Great stay place has everything you might want. So well kept up and clean. Great place. Had fun in area

  • Brandy L.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Very cute cottage with everything you could need!

  • Patrick D.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    House was exceptionally clean and well cared for! Great central location

  • Jessica A.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Comfy beds, cute property, no complaints! Having coffee stocked for us was so nice.

  • Tanya W.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    House accommodated a very large family. Was clean and centrally located to visit all the surrounding sites. Well stocked kitchen. Clean linens and towels and games for the kids.

  • Monica W.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    This is a 5 star stay that we will go back too with friends and family. We will share and promote SB because we had such a great time. Only gave 4 starts due to the grill. The cleaning service does a great job except the grill had not been cleaned in an unusually long time. Almost a whole roll of paper towels and 2 scrubbies we had in our trip bag.Probably need to just replace that and make sure cleaning looks at it.Just noting the grill for owner reference. Do not and I mean do not let that stop you from coming here. You will only regret it if you do not book this place. I have not been this relaxed and happy in such a long time. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

  • Vic & Beth A.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Absolutely perfect space and property! I wish we all could have stayed longer. Everything needed was laid out impeccably! A couple of small items: the amount of toilet paper was insufficient -- what was described was, 3 rolls would be provided in each bathroom. Instead each bathroom had only partial rolls. We had to go out to purchase more! Paper towel was also in short supply.Other then these small items, we all loved the Sleeping Bear Lair... It helped us all get rested and ready for race day!

  • Chad H.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    We had a great stay with our family group of 9. We appreciated that the cabin was set up to accommodate that many-plenty of dishes, enough seating at the table, and even enough room to all gather and relax by the fire in the living room. The location is great as well. We enjoyed walks in the woods on the property, playing corn hole and football outside, and visiting nearby Glen Arbor for shopping, wine tasting, and hiking. The cabin is clean and nicely decorated. The beds are very comfortable! The hosts were great communicators. I highly recommend this place!

  • Tim S.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    Beautiful property located conveniently between local attractions. The house was very clean and stocked with everything we needed.

  • Ruth A. A.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    Great house! Comfy beds, lots of room to relax. This will be a house that stays on our list.

  • Rachael R.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    Everything was better than we imagined. Fully stocked kitchen to make our Christmas dinner.

  • Rachel S.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    The house was absolutely beautiful! Perfect for our girl’s weekend away.

  • Christina K.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    This place was very nice and very well taken care of. The location was great. We planned a short weekend getaway and this place was perfect . We would stay here again.

  • David W.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    We came up with 2 other families for a last bit of summer. The property was centrally located for our plans, which was very convenient. Property was as listed & all communications were quick & helpful. Would rent there again.

  • Haley B.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 7, 2024

    Our group had an amazing time at this property. We had 6 adults, 2 toddlers, and 2 infants and there was plenty of space for all of us. The property was very clean, something very important to us with the babies on the ground. Check in was very easy and we had a couple of questions throughout the week that Michael was very prompt to respond to. The location was perfect, very centrally located to everything we wanted to do so nothing was more than 20-25 minutes away. The property makes you feel like you’re in the wooded mountains, but then you can drive to the beach very quickly! It really is the best of both worlds.

  • Amy L.

    Submitted May 22, 2024

    Stayed May 16, 2024

    Host very easy to get hold of. House has small attention to detail. Centrallly located to many attractions. Had a great stay for a 50th Girls weekend. Would definitely recommend.

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