Michi's Base Camp: Your Dog-Friendly Escape Begins

Maple City, Michigan
$629 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
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Sleep 4

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Welcome to Michi's Base Camp, a dog-friendly vacation rental located in the heart of beautiful Leelanau County, Michigan. This property ensures that comfort and quality are not compromised when bringing a dog on vacation! ☀️

Step into an open floor plan featuring a cozy living room complete with a dog cot and a welcoming fireplace. The full kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, including a regular coffee maker, toaster oven, microwave, gas stove, and refrigerator. There is plenty of seating at the kitchen counter with 4 bar stools, perfect for casual meals or morning coffee.

This charming rental accommodates up to 4 guests and 2 dogs, with 1 bedroom featuring a queen bed and a computer nook equipped with a desk and chair, ideal for those needing a quiet workspace. The garage has been transformed into a fun game room featuring a twin bed with a twin trundle, a ping pong table, and a table with seating perfect for playing card games or board games. A full bathroom with a walk-in shower and outdoor shower (closes down in the fall) is also available.

Located just minutes from Glen Lake and the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, this property is a stone's throw from the National Park, the Leelanau Conservancy, and Palmer Woods. ‍♂️ For those seeking biking, hiking, campfires, and tranquility in a beautiful natural wooded setting with easy access to the beaches of Empire and Pyramid Point, this is the perfect spot. Close but not too close to Glen Arbor, Leland, and Traverse City, it offers convenient options for shopping or dining, with award-winning wineries and breweries surrounding the area.

With 18 acres of glacier-carved woods to explore, guests and their dogs may never want to leave the property. A fire pit in the meadow, a spacious back patio, fenced dog yard, and a grill provide opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment of the natural splendor. We also have a EV charger if you need to power up before exploring.


Dog-friendly. No smoking/vaping. No parties or events.

Want to get away but still need to log into work No problem! We’ve got high speed internet and a dedicated workstation with a view, a 32” monitor, and a Shure USB microphone, perfect for checking in from Base Camp. Don’t be surprised if a deer wanders by while you’re typing.

Due to the location of this property, cell phone service is sketchy but you’ll never be out of touch if you “enable WiFi calling” on your mobile device.

Must sign rental agreement upon booking and upload a copy of your driver license
Must submit an $1000 off-platform security hold that will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure, if no damages are reported.
Must follow all house rules!
Minimum age of 25 years old to book.
Smoking is not allowed.
Up to 2 dogs allowed with a pet fee
Missing or damaged towels, sheets, quilts, blankets, pillows will be charged to guest at replacement cost.
Quiet time is from 11pm-7am daily.
No unapproved parties or events.
No fireworks.
Please park on the cement or gravel area only. No parking or driving on grass or edges is allowed due to possible irrigation and septic damage.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • 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

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

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

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Table Tennis Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • 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 : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Roxana R.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 2025

    Loved our time at Michi’s Base Camp! The place was spotless, new, beautiful and perfect place to have our pup with us! We felt very welcomed, host had great communication. I have already recommended this place to others and would gladly go back myself!

  • Phillip M.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Great house for us and our pup!!! Clean, well stocked, private, and fantastic dog area! Will definitely be back!!

  • Nicholas M.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 13, 2025

    The property was in a great location. The house was very clean and perfect for my families stay. I would recommend this house to anyone.

  • Al B.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    Everything about this property is excellent! All appliances are new and higher end. The place is marketed as dog friendly and oh boy was it ever! So relaxing!

  • Lisa R.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Loved everything about this place. It is thoughtfully appointed and the pup loved being there too.

  • Leah C.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    We had an amazing stay with our dog and one year old in tow! Michi’s base camp was perfect for a family getaway with easy access to road and mountain biking, hiking and a quick drive into town. Super baby and dog friendly! There were so many thoughtful touches to make you feel at home. Our hosts also provided great ideas of places to visit and see! Our only recommendation would be to have a pack and play crib and highchair available so we didn’t have to bring ours.Would definitely stay again and recommend !!

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    Michi’s Base Camp is a beautiful and comfortable home close to Glenn Arbor. As branded, it is extremely dog friendly, and even has a large fenced in play area for those of us with imperfect recall from our furry friends. There are lovely forest paths behind the house to explore and the downtown area is close by and has lots of restaurants, shops, and bars. Super close to large beautiful lakes, bike trails, and running paths. The owners also have a collaboration with the Blustone Vineyards - guests receive a gift box with two bottles of wine - we went to the winery and had a great time! Finally, the amenities at the house include a fire pit and back porch with gas heaters and a solo stove - perfect for hanging out in the evenings to watch the stars. We can’t wait to go back to experience other seasons!! ♥️

  • Amy W.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2025

    Stayed Mar 27, 2025

    The house is stunning and the views are picture perfect!! The location and size of the property made it seem like we had our own little private section of the woods. Every morning and evening we had a front row seat for nature viewing, watching wild turkeys and deer wandering through the yard. It was early spring so we spent time hiking on the nature trails at Sleeping Bear Dunes (15 minutes away) and hope on our next visit that we can take advantage of the mountain biking at Palmer Woods (5 minutes away). Even in rainy weather we were able to enjoy this beautiful location. The hosts have provided a ping pong table and board games that my teenage son had a blast playing and I enjoyed curling up with a book by the fireplace. The hosts did all the research for us and left suggestions for the best restaurants and vineyards in the area. I also enjoy cooking some of our meals and appreciated the full kitchen. It’s the first time cooking on vacation that I didn’t want for anything including all types of pans, mixing bowls, and measuring cups. We had a great time and I highly recommend Michi’s Base Camp!!! We will definitely book this location again and again!

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