Cozy Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Firepit + Gathering Spaces | Sleeps 12

Cedar, Michigan
$764 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
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Sleep 12

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Welcome to The Nest Retreat

Tucked among the trees just minutes from Traverse City, The Nest Retreat is a modern farmhouse designed for gathering, slowing down, and enjoying Northern Michigan together.

Spend your evenings in the hot tub under the stars, gather around the fire pit for late-night conversations and s’mores, or enjoy dinner outside after a day exploring wineries, beaches, and downtown Traverse City

Comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests across 3 bedrooms, a flex den sleeping space, and additional living room sleeping accommodations, this is the perfect home base for wedding weekends, wine tours, family vacations, girls’ getaways, and cozy Up North escapes in every season.

✨ Why Guests Love It
Hot tub tucked beneath the trees
Fire pit + cornhole for relaxed evenings outside
Open-concept layout designed for gathering
Minutes from top wedding venues + wineries
Peaceful wooded setting with a private, secluded feel
Just 10–12 minutes to downtown Traverse City
Pet friendly

Sleeping Arrangements | Sleeps 12

Primary Suite
King bed • ensuite bathroom • Smart TV • spacious closet
A favorite space for wedding mornings and getting ready with friends.

Queen Bedroom
Cozy memory foam mattress and calming natural light.

Bunkroom
Queen bed + bunk beds — perfect for kids, cousins, or groups of friends.

Den/Flex Sleeping Space
Semi-private den with queen pull-out sofa and textured glass doors and curtain-divided hallway entry for privacy, along with desk and closet for storage.

Additional Sleeping Space
Queen sleeper sofa in the living room.

Kitchen + Dining

The fully stocked kitchen is designed for everything from quick breakfasts before wine tasting to slow dinners shared around the table.

✔ Stainless steel appliances
✔ Hybrid Keurig (single cup or full pot)
✔ Cookware, spices, oils, blender + essentials
✔ Dining table with seating for 10
✔ Additional seating at the peninsula
✔ High chair, playpen, children’s books + dishware

Whether you’re cooking after a beach day or bringing in takeout from downtown Traverse City, the space is built to comfortably gather together.

Cozy Living Spaces

After a day exploring Northern Michigan, settle in for movie nights, board games, or quiet evenings by the fire.

✨ Cozy fireplace
60” Smart TV with streaming + live TV
Fast WiFi throughout the home
Board games and comfortable gathering spaces
☀ Large windows with peaceful wooded views

Outdoor Experience

The outdoor spaces at The Nest Retreat are designed for slowing down and enjoying Northern Michigan’s quieter moments.

✨ Hot tub beneath the stars
Fire pit for s’mores and late-night conversations
Wooded setting with a peaceful, tucked-away feel
Outdoor dining patio + grill
Cornhole and yard games

The property is surrounded by mature trees and rolling terrain, creating a cozy sense of privacy while still being close to everything Traverse City has to offer.

Perfect for Wedding Weekends

Conveniently located near many of Traverse City’s most popular wedding venues, including:

Rove Estate Winery
Bay View Weddings at Gallagher Farms
The Botanic Gardens at Historic Barns Park
Brengman Family Wines
Jacob’s Farm
❄ Timberlee Hills

With plenty of space for getting ready, gathering, and reconnecting, The Nest Retreat makes an ideal home base for wedding celebrations.

Location Highlights

12 min → Downtown Traverse City
6–12 min → Wineries + tasting rooms
18 min → Good Harbor Beach
23 min → Sleeping Bear Dunes
11 min → Cherry Bend Trail
Minutes to local farm stands, markets, and restaurants

‍ Elevated Experiences

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Guest Access

Guests have full private access to the home and property.

⚠ Good to Know

⏳ Quiet hours: 10 PM – 7 AM
Rental agreement + ID verification required after booking
$500 security hold placed before arrival and released after departure

Whether you’re here for wedding celebrations, winery weekends, beach days, or simply a slower pace Up North, The Nest Retreat is a welcoming place to gather and make memories together.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Memory Foam Mattress
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster Oven
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Massages
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hunting Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sailing Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Foosball Table Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Chef Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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Review Review

  • Todd W.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Jan 8, 2026

    The kitchen is very well stocked, including coffee and spices. Much appreciated for the first morning coffee! The hosts were very friendly and responsive.

  • Marjorie T.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 21, 2025

    Our families (5 adults and 4 children aged 3-11, plus 2 more adults and a 13-year-old who visited) enjoyed our time together at The Nest. The hosts touched base at appropriate times; the place offered good space for playing games (both box games and digital), making a gingerbread house, reading, sharing meals, and time in the hot tub looking at the stars (and clouds). Beyond the house we enjoyed wine tasting, curling lessons, walking in the area, and together time in an igloo at Hop Lot in Suttons Bay. We appreciated the cleanliness, the ample bed sheets and blankets, the towels for showers and

  • Krista F.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    Check in process very easy, host very quick to respond to questions, very clean and location was only 10 miles from most of our excursions! Beautiful view while sitting in the hot tub and also close to a seasonal road for quiet morning and evening walks.

  • Steve K.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2025

    Stayed Sep 24, 2025

    Enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit outside and the view from table in living room at breakfast. Large well supplied kitchen. Very responsive hosts. Convenient location for sleeping bear dune and Traverse city attractions. And several excellent bike trails. Visit!

  • Marissa B.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    My stay was overall good, I will say the photos do make the place look a lot bigger than what it actually is. Landscaping outside could be managed better and the shower upstairs in the main room needs fixing as it wouldn’t drain while you showered so you were standing in water the entire time. Other than those little things it was a great stay and the host was very communicative.

  • Jane H.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    We had an amazing stay at this house in Cedar! The house was a dream - well-stocked kitchen, beautiful rooms, an idyllic setting. We cooked dinner here with our family of 8 every night and had everything we needed. The house is also centrally located so it’s easy to get anywhere you want - wineries on Traverse City Peninsula, Sleeping Bear Dunes, wonderful beaches, etc. We loved our stay & would return here in a heartbeat!

  • Melanie R.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    Quiet place, a little out of the way but not too far from traverse. Nicely remodeled home. We enjoyed our stay.

  • Peter F.

    Submitted Apr 8, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    We needed a quiet get away for a long weekend. The house totally got the proverbial bill. It’s outside TC but not by a lot. It has a ton of property surrounding it. Very quiet and peaceful. Nice updates. I’m plenty of room. Hot tub could have albeen a little belt warmer. Very clean. We would certainly rent it again. Fall colors with freash cut agriculture would be beautiful l. Hosts were beyond awesome and communication was spot on

  • McKenzie E.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    Our girls’ trip to Traverse City was absolutely amazing! This place exceeded all our expectations and looked just like the pictures! The highlight? The hot tub! It was spotless and added the perfect touch of luxury to our stay. We had such an incredible time!

  • Dana R.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2025

    Stayed Jan 31, 2025

    We stayed for a weekend and really enjoyed our time. The house was very clean and comfortable for our family. The hosts are very friendly and provided all the information we needed for check in and out. The house is well supplied and the attention to detail throughout is excellent!

  • Jennifer K.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    We had a wonderful time. The kitchen was so well appointed. The home was beautiful. The drive into town was easy. We enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings. The living room with huge couch and fireplace was a great place to spend time together. Beds were comfy and the hosts were very responsive.

  • David H.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 28, 2024

    The house was exactly what we wanted. It was clean with good beds. Hot tub worked well. Relatively close to Traverse City.

  • connie e.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2024

    Stayed Oct 23, 2024

    My son got married at Jacobs farm. We were so close to that location, as well as not far from lots of wineries. The view from the house was gorgeous

  • Michael O.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    The house was perfect for our large family, was very clean, and had all the amenities we needed. The location is secluded yet a short drive to TC and Sutton’s Bay. The host was great and communication was timely and clear, would definitely stay here next time!

  • Valerie V.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 23, 2024

    The owner of this house thought of everything! It was comfortable and clean. I can’t say enough good things! They responded quickly about a question we had with the checkout process. I would highly recommend!

  • H T.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    The location is great. Not too far from downtown TC but far enough you’re secluded. The check in and out process were easy. Responsive to all my emails too!

  • Jordyn L.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    We had a fabulous weekend staying at The Nest!

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Total

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$764+
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