Sleeping Bear Dunes Pet Friendly Cottage on the Lake

What a beautiful place to stay, very relaxing, the cabin had everything we needed for a perfect weekend and Melanie was an awesome host. Would definitely stay again!

Nice place to stay

Thank you Melanie and Neal for a wonderful New Year’s week and your friendly responsiveness esp. when a winter storm knocked out power - we loved our cozy and private lakefront cabin.

Cozy cabin with everything you would need. Awesome view and great food directly across the street. Not a far drive to Leland and all the other great things to do in the area. Highly recommend staying here.

I recently stayed at this lakeside cottage in Michigan with my family, and we had a fantastic time. From the start, everything matched the online description—clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The peaceful setting made it easy to relax and enjoy some quality time together.One of the best parts was the access to the lake. The property included kayaks and boats, which made it easy to enjoy the beautiful waterfront. We also really appreciated the safe fire pit and the wood that was provided—we ended most evenings around the fire, which became a highlight of our stay.Everything at the cottage was in good working order, and it was clear the owners take great care of the place. We had one minor issue during our stay, and the owner responded quickly and professionally, which we really appreciated.The price was another big plus—very reasonable given the location, amenities, and overall quality of the experience. It truly felt like a great value.We’re already looking forward to coming back next year. It’s not easy to find a place that gets everything right, but this one did. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable lakeside getaway.

We love this location - right on the water and easy to pop into Glen Arbor, Leland or drive to Suttons Bay / TC for more exploration. The cottage was perfect for myself, my husband, and our pup. Everything was as described and it felt very clean upon arrival. 10/10 would recommend.

Cute cabin, just a few steps from Little Traverse Lake. There were kayaks & paddle boards for our use. The water in front of cabin was about 2 1/2 feet deep so the sun warmed it up nicely for wading or enjoying a float. The kitchen has plenty of dishes, pots & pans, serving utensils, glasses & silverware for 2 people. The 2 bedrooms have a small Jack n Jill bathroom between them. Both bedrooms have a very small dresser. The larger bedroom has an open closet & bedside table. The mattress was very soft & not that comfortable. The smaller bedroom’s mattress was firmer & more comfortable. That bedroom has wall hooks. There was a trundle bed under the bed in the smaller bedroom. The living room also has a twin size sleeper sofa & a recliner. Both are comfortable and appear fairly new. There is a small table with 4 stools for dining by the kitchen and a picnic table on the deck. We enjoyed using the fire pit & the free firewood was so nice! There are torches on the corners of the deck but the fuel containers were empty. Melanie was kind enough to bring us fuel for those which we really appreciated. We enjoyed the great views of the lake, beautiful sunsets and watching the ducks and geese. Also toured the lighthouse, hiked the Empire Bluff trail, explored Glen Arbor & had a great dinner across the road at Market 22. It was a great week!Also appreciated that we could bring our dog.

The is cabin on the water was a great experience for our 4 vacationers. Lake was beautiful. Kayaks were fun. Sunset was spectacular every night. Added bonus was the absolutely delicious Market 22 right across the street. Mel was a wonderful hostess. Would most certainly stay here again.

Beautiful location on Little Traverse Lake! The cabin had all the necessary amenities and an amazing view from the living room. We were close to many beautiful destinations in Sleeping Bear Dunes lakeshore and the Leelanau Peninsula. The host was easily available and made checking in and out simple for us. We would definitely stay here again!

This place was absolutely perfect for my husband, our dog and I. Definitely we return!

Cottage was quite nice. Upgraded floors and furniture from last time we stayed a few years ago. Perfect for a small family of four. Clean and well kept. Everything you need to cook home cooked meals. 5 stars. Will stay again next time we’re in the area.