Title: 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! Cabin in Empire ## Photo gallery for 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! ![Dining - 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90704600/90704558/1e2751c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90704600/90704558/9d01349f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90704600/90704558/38b99ca6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90704600/90704558/72221946.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90704600/90704558/721072fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the woods of Northern Michigan, Sleeping Bear Lair offers a serene retreat near Lake Michigan and Traverse City. With a spacious living room featuring 300-mbps WiFi and four Roku TVs, you can unwind with family or friends amidst towering trees. The well-equipped kitchen is perfect for cooking up meals while games, books, and entertainment options keep everyone engaged. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! Looking for that rich blend of adventure, relaxation and breathtaking natural attractions? Look no further than the Sleeping Bear Lair! Situated between downtown Traverse City and the majestic shoreline of Lake Michigan, our home is tucked away amongst the rolling terrain and towering trees of Northern Michigan. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a short drive away, as are more than 30 wineries across the Leelanau & Old Mission Peninsulas that begin just minutes from the house. Come and enjoy your cabin-away-from-home at the Sleeping Bear Lair in Empire, Michigan. Nestled within a beautifully wooded 3+ acre estate, this four-bedroom, three-bathroom house is the perfect spot for 8 guests but can accommodate 10 upon request. The house is centrally located near Crystal Mountain, Benzie & Leelanau County snowmobile trails, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Glen Arbor, Cedar, Traverse City and much more. The spacious living room invites you and your guests into this comfortable home with 300-mbps Wi-Fi and four Roku TV's setup to play your favorite streaming services. Be sure to bring your log-in information. We have provided games for all ages and entertainment, and feel free to "Bring a Book, Leave a Book" with the growing collection of reading materials. Since the kitchen is the heartbeat of a home, we have equipped it with all the cookware you will need, including a crock pot, toaster, griddle, blender and a well-stocked Keurig coffee & hot cocoa station. Whether you are planning a family vacation, a girls' weekend, a golf trip or a snowmobiling adventure, you always need a place to come back to that screams “Rest and Relaxation”, and that is precisely what you will get at the Sleeping Bear Lair. The ground floor has two bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with a queen bed, and a full-size bathroom. In the second floor lofts, the spacious primary bedroom has a queen bed, an en suite bathroom, and a walkout deck. Also upstairs, you will find another full bathroom, a combo guestroom with a king bed, two twin beds, and a lounging area with a smart TV. All rooms have ample storage for clothing. Most importantly, all mattresses are pressure relieving, 12-inch thick memory foam, come with a variety of pillows, and are made with high quality linens. The first-floor laundry is conveniently located near the kitchen. We have provided laundry detergent and fabric softener for your washing needs, as well as an iron and small ironing board. You will also find 'Smores sticks for roasting marshmallows in the kitchen drawer, and doggie supplies for your pet's stay. Outside you have hammocks for napping in the shade, Adirondack chairs around the fire pit, and corn hole boards for settling all disputes. Lastly, the large private lot is surrounded by beautiful trees and has ample parking for your boat or snowmobiles, and any outside toys you wish to bring! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100320000/100312000/100311946/9bd3a18d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 4BR & 3BA, 3 King Beds, 7 mi to Airport Traverse City - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews £242 includes taxes & fees 11 Feb - 12 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=100311946&PinnedHotelID=100311946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23620000/23610100/23610004/71cadf48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### In Town Leland with Walk to Beach Great Layout for Groups Leland - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 170 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=23610004&PinnedHotelID=23610004&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32420000/32419914/d59c88f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Traverse City Lakehouse - pets allowed Traverse City - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 88 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=32419914&PinnedHotelID=32419914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116450000/116444800/116444787/6aa6d7d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sleeping Bear Chalet - Birch, MI Northern Michigan's Perfect Base Camp Cedar - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=116444787&PinnedHotelID=116444787&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23620000/23619200/23619177/1d7146ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Property on Lake Leelanau! 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Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Empire is home to this cabin. Mistwood Golf Course and Lake Ann Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Burnett Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Empire travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Empire.dx6320589) [View more Cabin rentals in Empire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Empire-Cabins.d6320589-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.79017,-85.89079&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:s%7DkpGlpfkO%3FS%3FW%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40UBU%40S%40WBSBUBUBSBUDUBSDSDUBSDSDUFSDQFSDSFSFQFSFQFSFQHQHQFQHQHQHOHQHOHOJOHOJMHOLMHOJMJMLMJMJKJMLKJKLKLKJILKLILILILGLINILGLGLGNGLENGLENELENCNCLENCNANCLANCNAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NBNDLBNBNDLDNDLFNDLFLFLFNFLHLHLFLHLHLHLJLHJJLJLJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLJNJLJNHLJNHNHPHLJPHPHNFPHPFPHPFPFRFPHRDRFPFRDRFPDRDTDRDTBRDRDRBTBTBRBTBTBRBV%40R%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATAVARAVARATATCTCTCTCRCTCTCRERETCRETEPETERGRERGRGPERIRGPGPGPIPGRIPGNINIRKNINININKNINKLKNKNKJKLKLKLKLMJKJMJMJKJMJMHMHMJMFMHMHMFOHMFMDMFOFMDODMDODOBMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOCMEOEMEOEMGOGMEMGMIOGMIMIMGMKMIMIKKMKMKKKMKKKKMKMMMKMKKIOMOIMKOIOKOIOIOIOIQIQIOGQISIQGQGQGQGSGQGSESGSESGSEUEQCSEUEUCSESCUCUCSCUCUAUAUCUASAWASAW%3FUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=L86uVCZBZsHOxy4dIjAARrpx9VY=) Empire, MI ### What's nearby - ![Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320584/211350a6-ea0c-4a17-ba77-f924811585bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 13 min drive \- 11.7 miles - ![Pie is Life! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3577/46519bfa-739e-470f-b723-fd8d051380e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Front Street 19 min drive \- 16.9 miles - ![Aerial view of Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay, Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/720908223088177152/17cb24de-0654-4717-ac57-ef4e21312b72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Traverse City Beach 27 min drive \- 21.0 miles - Armstrong Lake 4 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Great Wolf Lodge Water Park 18 min drive \- 16.9 miles ### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Light of Day Organics 8 min drive - Lake Ann Brewing Company 10 min drive - Pegtown Station 7 min drive - Papa J's 9 min drive - Red Door Coffee House 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome!? ### What time is check-in at 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome!? ### What time is check-out at 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome!? ### Where is 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 29 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry R. 1 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very comfortable place to spend time with our children and grandchildren. Lots of room for all of us and the dog. ##### Larry R. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne D. 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice and comfortable. ##### Jeanne D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan 9 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Home was great. Outdoor space was top notch! Michael was an excellent communicator. ##### Joan Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim S. 24 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun family vacation Beautiful property located conveniently between local attractions. The house was very clean and stocked with everything we needed. ##### Tim S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tanya W. 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House accommodated a very large family. Was clean and centrally located to visit all the surrounding sites. Well stocked kitchen. Clean linens and towels and games for the kids. ##### Tanya W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina K. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing weekend This place was very nice and very well taken care of. The location was great. We planned a short weekend getaway and this place was perfect . We would stay here again. ##### Christina K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth A. A. 3 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend Great house! Comfy beds, lots of room to relax. This will be a house that stays on our list. ##### Ruth A. A. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian C., Traverse City, Mi 20 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Family Week This property and the host are wonderful. The cabin is in a great location and is laid out perfectly. Highly recommend for families, groups or just a quiet weekend up north. ##### Brian C. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sivashree S. 17 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cabin We had a wonderful time staying at this spacious but cozy cabin. It was nice and quiet but close to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City but was also comfy to just relax and stay in during bad weather. ##### Sivashree S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ryan H. 19 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Sleepy bear lair Stay was nice location was within 20 min of Travers city and sleep bear dunes nice central location for both. Cabin was clean and plenty of room for my family and my in-laws. ##### Ryan H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark H. 11 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter Getaway We had a wonderful weekend! We loved the cozy house and the spacious rooms. We would definitely stay again. House was perfect for our needs. ##### Mark H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy B. 13 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Cabin This is an excellent cabin in the woods. It is very well appointed, cozy cabin. The cabin is located an easy, quick drive to downtown Traverse City for all the shopping, dining, and other needs you may have. Highly recommend this for a great family vacation spot. ##### Andy B. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### julie a. 2 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### August This is one of the nicer vrbos I have stayed in—nice plush beds, well stocked kitchen and very clean. I would definitely recommend and would stay again ##### julie a. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy L. 22 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Lots of attention to detail Host very easy to get hold of. House has small attention to detail. Centrallly located to many attractions. Had a great stay for a 50th Girls weekend. Would definitely recommend. ##### Amy L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David W. 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Last bit of summer We came up with 2 other families for a last bit of summer. The property was centrally located for our plans, which was very convenient. Property was as listed & all communications were quick & helpful. Would rent there again. ##### David W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ALICE M. 12 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location Very strategically located property. The one missing information on the listing was about how close the property is to a pretty busy road. ##### ALICE M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad H. 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and Clean We had a great stay with our family group of 9\. We appreciated that the cabin was set up to accommodate that many-plenty of dishes, enough seating at the table, and even enough room to all gather and relax by the fire in the living room. The location is great as well. We enjoyed walks in the woods on the property, playing corn hole and football outside, and visiting nearby Glen Arbor for shopping, wine tasting, and hiking. The cabin is clean and nicely decorated. The beds are very comfortable! The hosts were great communicators. I highly recommend this place! ##### Chad H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Haley B. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay Our group had an amazing time at this property. We had 6 adults, 2 toddlers, and 2 infants and there was plenty of space for all of us. The property was very clean, something very important to us with the babies on the ground. Check in was very easy and we had a couple of questions throughout the week that Michael was very prompt to respond to. The location was perfect, very centrally located to everything we wanted to do so nothing was more than 20-25 minutes away. The property makes you feel like you’re in the wooded mountains, but then you can drive to the beach very quickly! It really is the best of both worlds. ##### Haley B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vic & Beth A. 28 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bayshore Marathon & 10k Sleeping Bear Lair Weekend Absolutely perfect space and property! I wish we all could have stayed longer. Everything needed was laid out impeccably! A couple of small items: the amount of toilet paper was insufficient -- what was described was, 3 rolls would be provided in each bathroom. Instead each bathroom had only partial rolls. We had to go out to purchase more! Paper towel was also in short supply.Other then these small items, we all loved the Sleeping Bear Lair... It helped us all get rested and ready for race day! ##### Vic & Beth A. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Monica W. 1 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sleeping Bear This is a 5 star stay that we will go back too with friends and family. We will share and promote SB because we had such a great time. Only gave 4 starts due to the grill. The cleaning service does a great job except the grill had not been cleaned in an unusually long time. Almost a whole roll of paper towels and 2 scrubbies we had in our trip bag.Probably need to just replace that and make sure cleaning looks at it.Just noting the grill for owner reference. Do not and I mean do not let that stop you from coming here. You will only regret it if you do not book this place. I have not been this relaxed and happy in such a long time. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. ##### Monica W. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jordan B., Indianapolis 29 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The One Selfishly, I am reluctant to leave a review. Reason being, the secret will be out on how wonderful this property is. It truly is the one! My family and I have been visiting Up North for years. Multiple times a year, typically at various rentals. This has been the best one yet. No frills, no fluff, but everything you could possibly need. The definition of cozy. The property is wonderful and a great location between various must see spots. Truly, no complaints about this property what do ever. We will be back, many times over. ##### Jordan B. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kimberly 27 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The house and property were beautiful. Location between Sleeping Bear and Traverse City was great. We even took a day trip up to Mackinac Island one day. Communication from the host was fantastic. He replied to every issue promptly. When the gas grill wasn’t working very well, he ordered a new one and had it delivered the next day. The only negative comment we have is that the grass hadn’t been mowed so we couldn’t play yard games that we had brought with us. The host tried to remedy that issue but the mowing crew never showed up. Overall, though, we would definitely recommend this property. ##### kimberly Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick D. 1 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House was exceptionally clean and well cared for! Great central location ##### Patrick D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### patricia z. 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great stay place has everything you might want. So well kept up and clean. Great place. Had fun in area ##### patricia z. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica A. 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable home Comfy beds, cute property, no complaints! Having coffee stocked for us was so nice. ##### Jessica A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ---