Summer bookings still avail.Log home min. from Slpng. Bear Dunes & Crystal Mt.

We arrived in middle of snow flurries and wind but settled in until 730 at night when power went out. The owner was not available so we had to contact his sister locally for candles and flashlights. No idea when power would be restored so a family of five and dog the day before thanksgiving. No hear, no water ( pump out) and no power. The owner suggested we check into a hotel but no options for dogs. We spent the night in cabin with no insulation and it was about 55 degrees. The next morning Thanksgiving we arranged another rental as vrbo customer support had not been helpful. We thankfully landed in a nearby home sufficient for our holiday. The owner has refused to give us any refund despite “ power going out once or twice a month” in winter according to his sister. He offered a free stay in 2026, but we live six hours away and didn’t plan on returning. And it also presumes we have funds to pay for two vacation spots. Vrbo support initially said their hands were tied to offer us any financial support since the owner refused but after prolonged discussion they have promised to refund some of the funds. The owner not helpful at all and said we had “ abandoned” our rental ( at 28 degrees, thanksgiving holiday and loads of food this is absurd). Hoping to resolve this asap. Also be aware the fourth” bedroom” is the living room which I didn’t think was allowed.

We absolutely loved this cabin!! It was equipped absolutely with everything we needed and it was extremely clean and neat. The hosts were wonderful to communicate with and we had an amazing time!!

The cabin was in a beautiful country location with a great fire pit complimented with ample firewood. The cabin was clean but the cabin itself and its furnishings were more simple than other VRBO offerings and spiders on the bed were definitely disconcerting. We had recently stayed at a 5* VRBO in Wisconsin and this cabin simply wasn’t up to same level.

We have been coming to this area for years now and this by far has been one of our favorite places to stay. It was easy to find and in a great location. The cabin was nicely decorated and had a great layout. I was impressed with the cleanliness and found everything we needed in the kitchen, and there were also plenty of blankets and pillows. Check in and out was very easy. We had no issues during our stay so we did not have to contact Phillip but when booking he was very responsive. We will definitely be staying here on our future trips.

Loved the property very quiet and clean.

The cabin is located on a beautiful property that is surrounded by nature. We heard loons and owls most every everning and morning. The location is perfect for exploring the nearby towns and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The cabin had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The kitchen had all of the essentials, the bathrooms had extra toiletry supplies, and there were plenty of linens, towels and blankets. We had a wonderful stay and would love to return!

We had a fantastic time staying at this cabin. It was clean and as described. The weather was quite warm the day we arrived, but despite no A/C, using the fans and opening the windows at night cooled it down quite quickly and we were very comfortable (and my husband is notoriously picky about his sleeping temperature!). Linens and beds were comfortable. We loved the screened in porch. We were visiting with local family, so did not really use the kitchen other than making coffee in the mornings. There was both a Keurig and regular coffee pot though!Location was great- 9 minutes to Esch Beach (highly recommend!), 11 min to Empire and Sleeping Bear, maybe 20 min to Glen Arbor. This was our first time Up North and we hope to return again. Would definitely stay at Phil and Ginny's cabin again!

We had a great stay at the Lavenders cabin, can't wait until next year!

Nice stay in the woods

It was wooded and off the beaten path which we liked. The inside is cozy with comfortable sleeping. The screened in back porch is certainly a plus. We’ll be back next summer!

Excellent location for a quintessential Michigan vacation! Very cozy and personable cabin - felt like staying at Grandma’s, not just a rental. Highly recommend.

The house was great and the location was private but close enought to Traverse City along for checking out the local shops.

This was our family's third trip to the cabin and it was just as perfect as the first. Thank you!

Very private and peaceful property. My dog and I enjoyed walking the trails, listening to the coyotes and owls. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of outlets for charging electronics. Conveniently located to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Honor, Empire and anywhere else in the area you want to venture to.

We had a wonderful time in the cabin! Phil was a great host! The property is beautiful!

Lovely cabin and perfect jumping off point for up north excursions.

What a wonderful cabin in the woods with opportunity to visit so many areas of Michigan. Also opportunity to sit back and enjoy nature at its best and don’t forget those lovely night skies. Enjoyed every minute of our time and thank you for sharing your lovely cabin. We hope to visit again.

Our family was surprised to find several bats flying around the screened-in porch (which is connected to the main floor living room and kitchen area) during the first hours of our stay.  We packed up and rented rooms at another local hotel that evening.  Phil acknowledged the bat issue and apologized for the inconvenience, and he was working to fix the bat problem the morning after we reported the issue.  He refunded the money he received from our rental. The cabin is very nice and located in a great location.  Phil was very responsive and promptly attempted to remedy the bat issue, both by agreeing to refund our payments and take measures to prevent bats from infiltrating the cabin in the future. This would have been a great place to stay during our vacation, except for the bats.

Had a wonderful week in the woods exploring the local beaches and bike trails.

Cabin was very well supplied--was helpful to find paper products and cleaning supplies along with a well stocked kitchen. Phil answered all questions almost immediately from inquiries pre-booking through our stay. The house is truly a cabin in the woods with that outdoorsy, rustic feel. We were there through a period of exceptionally hot weather and, while nights in the area are typically cool, it was not the case July 2024! The house, like most in the area, has no AC. When we asked Phil for some fans to bring some relief, he appeared within the hour with two brand new box fans which were most appreciated. Thanks Phil!

We do a girls weekend with friends of 58 years

I felt a little misled about the 4 bedrooms. There are 2 bedrooms. I don't think futons should count as beds for adults, especially in open spaces. I would adjust listing to avoid bad reviews because the place is very sweet with a great property and location.

The cabin is gorgeous. Inside had everything you needed to cook and eat in. Outside had trails and a beaver dam my kids loved. Very close to sleeping bear dunes, empire beach and riverside canoe rental! We will definitely be back!