Sleeping Bear Stunner - privacy and gorgeous views

Maple City, Michigan
$455 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Newly built home on a breathtaking 4 acres of private land adjacent to 480 acres of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore land. Two generous bedrooms, one bathroom, fully outfitted kitchen, outdoor shower, beautiful patio and fire pit. All brand new furnishings. The Kettles Trail is your backyard and accessible all year long for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. If you are bringing a dog, please read the pet rules and rates before booking.

This darling home was built in 2018 and has been outfitted for a comfortable, worry free stay. Modern details like polished concrete floors blend seamlessly with natural wood finishes. The home includes two bedrooms, one full bathroom, large modern kitchen, living/dining space, washer/dryer and dishwasher. The outdoor spaces set this home apart and include an outdoor shower, large patio and fire pit overlooking 480 acres of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore land.

All of the furniture is new and was selected with function and design in mind. Enjoy a carefree stay with modern features such as radiant floor heating, an electronic keypad for easy entry, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Have an adventure-filled day outdoors in Leelanau County and come home to the comfort of a movie night on the smart TV, internet access*, cozy bedding and plenty of room to cook up a feast.

The maximum number of guests is six, including children of any age. We want to be sure this is the perfect place for your solo, family, or friend adventure, so please let us know if you have any questions about the space, we are happy to help.

The home is outfitted with high speed internet and Dish TV.

The perfect retreat for any season! In the summer enjoy the proximity to the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan and the bustling towns of Empire and Glen Arbor. You cannot beat the charm of Leelanau county in the fall with pumpkin patches and apple picking and sweeping views of the changing colors right out the back patio. Enjoy snowshoeing and cross country skiing in the winter and cozy up with a home cooked meal from the generously sized kitchen with brand new appliances and cookware. Spring is the perfect time for a hike on the Kettle Trail where you can enjoy the emerging wildflowers and also the many wineries and restaurants in the area without the crowds. This cottage has incredible privacy and access to hundreds of acres of land right out the back door, yet sits in close proximity to all that Leelanau, Benzie and Grand Traverse Counties have to offer.

Guests have private and exclusive use of the home and 4 acres of property. You are welcome to enjoy public National Lakeshore Property that borders our land, but we ask that you respect the rules of the National Park when doing so. We have keyless entry and we will provide instructions on how to access the home. A welcome booklet inside the home will have all of the information you need and of course we are just a text or phone call away should you have any questions. We live nearby and love offering recommendations! There is a garage on the property as well. Depending on when your dates are, it may be available for your car and/or open as an additional hang out area, but it may also be locked. Please inquire about the garage for your selected dates.

We give our guests privacy and autonomy to come and go as you please.
You will have contactless access to the house and a comprehensive welcome book with all of the details you should need. As your hosts, we are available through the Airbnb ap for any questions you have about the space or about the region. We love sharing our favorite restaurant recommendations, hiking spots and wineries, just ask!

The home is located in Leelanau County, between Maple City and Empire. You are less than a 5-minute drive to the restaurants (La BeCasse and Funistrada), quaint general store (Lakers Shake) and public dock access to Glen Lake in Burdickville. The charming towns of Glen Arbor and Empire are both less than 15 minutes away with shops, restaurants and world-renowned beaches. Downtown City is a 25-minute drive. This is a great central location to enjoy the beaches, trails, dune climbs and breathtaking landscape of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Check out our other listings in Leelanau County and Antrim County. When requesting a reservation, please tell us a little bit about yourself/your group and the purpose of your trip. If you do not have any reviews through Airbnb, we will ask to connect for a brief phone call before confirming the reservation.

SECURITY DISCLOSURE
We have two security cameras: One above the front door and one on the garage. Cameras are actively recording. We do not look at the footage from these cameras while we have guests unless an unusual amount of activity prompts us to do so. Noise monitor located inside on a wall in the living room.
House Rules
1) 6 people max and all guests must be on the reservation
2) If more than 6 people are on the property without host permission you will be subject to an immediate cancellation and additional fees
3) No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property, including outside
4) No events
5) No loud music or other outdoor loud noises between 10pm and 8am
6) Guests are responsible for reimbursement of any broken items
7) For your own safety and our ability to best manage the property, we do have a camera at the front door and a noise monitor inside the home.

Pet Rules:
1) Disclose if you are bringing a dog at the time of booking
2) One dog maximum. Additional dogs, other types of pets (including cats) must be discussed prior to booking and are at the discretion of the host.
3) Dog must be well behaved and not an excessive barker
4) Dogs must go to the bathroom outside and waste must be disposed of immediately
5) No dogs on the furniture
6) If we learn that you are not abiding by these rules, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation
7) Guests are responsible for the cost of any pet damage

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1195 Sq Ft (111 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • 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 : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Yuka

    Submitted Apr 3, 2024

    Stayed Mar 29, 2024

    Beautiful cottage! Nice rooms and outdoor igloo. We are 4 of us and plus dog really enjoyed our stay!

  • Edward

    Submitted Jul 8, 2023

    Stayed Jul 6, 2023

    Clean, new and modern. The acreage is beautiful and serene. Great home base!

  • Jennifer B.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Amazing cottage! Stunning grounds! Clean and very nicely decorated! 100% recommend this to anyone wanting to visit this beautiful area!

  • Lisa L.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2025

    Stayed Sep 16, 2025

    Beautiful property and a nice modern home. We enjoyed sitting outside around the fire pit and watching the local deer run through the yard. The location is close to hiking trails and not far from Empire or Glen Arbor.

  • Kevin V.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Beautiful peaceful setting. We would stay here again.

  • Paul G.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Nice property. Stay is as listed. Remote and quiet which was great.

  • Andrea F.

    Submitted May 16, 2025

    Stayed May 11, 2025

    Very quiet which was exactly what we were looking for. Can't see any neighbors. Had everything we needed. Bed didnt hurt my back which i can't say for all places. Close to the dunes climb and glen arbor. Not a bad distance to traverse city. We had a great time!!

  • Robbie B.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Great property! Secluded enough to get away but close enough to great experiences!

  • Erin B.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2024

    Stayed Oct 8, 2024

    Deirdre was a fantastic host. She was available for questions. The house is well appointed. We couldn't have asked for anything more. Can't wait to return! set-up wil

  • Tim S.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2024

    Stayed Aug 5, 2024

    We (family of four) journeyed from the greater Detroit area to the west coast for the Sleeping Bear Dunes and related nature hikes. We stayed beginning of August 2024 for two nights. This house was designed with taste! The interior and exterior are exactly as pictured. The kitchen was well stocked, plenty of towels, spare bedding, washer and dryer in working order, detergents and dish soaps and sponges provided, even outdoor grilling tools were available (like skewers for fire-pit-marshmallow-roasting adventures). Communication with the host was EXCELLENT. Very reasonable, respectful, approachable; extremely responsive. Honestly it was an excellent stay. My only complaint is that the house was not as clean as you would expect. It appeared as if the carpets were not vacuumed, the stove still had fingerprints on the buttons (“bake” and temperature buttons; proving that it was not cleaned from the previous tenants), I wasn’t confident in the toilet’s cleanliness. Makes you wonder if they washed the sheets or simply re-made the bed? You just want the confidence to know you’re walking into a sanitized and cleaned stay; this house was surface cleaned and that’s all. We didn’t spend a whole lot of time in the house so the cleanliness issue didn’t overly subtract from our having enjoyed our stay; however, had we come in colder months or caught bad weather, I wouldn’t have been thrilled. If they cleaned it thoroughly, this place is a dream!!

  • Becky C.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    My husband and I and our 4 kids had a comfortable stay at this cottage. Everything was very clean and comfortable, and the privacy and being surrounded by nature was exactly what we needed during a busy wedding weekend.

  • anna b.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2023

    Stayed Sep 5, 2023

    Second stay this year, 3rd time overall. This property is perfection!

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$455+
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