Title: Country house near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 home # Country house near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Holiday home with kitchen, near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78710000/78702700/78702697/b760d428.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78710000/78702700/78702697/18f403ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78710000/78702700/78702697/a6c609df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78710000/78702700/78702697/6dbd57bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78710000/78702700/78702697/560f2c14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Country house near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Country house near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Quiet, wooded setting, 1 mile from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore boundary, 3-1/2 miles to Lake Michigan beach, 5 miles to Lakeshore Visitor Center in Empire. Deer Hunters welcome. Property abuts hundreds of acres of public land. Near NW Michigan Leelanau wine country. 23 miles to Traverse City. A/C. W&D, Gas Fireplace. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39990000/39985600/39985531/0b812e21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### \-Up North Cabin Across from Big Glen Lake. 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.763042,-86.02711&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ctfpGldalO%3FU%3FU%40U%3FW%40S%40W%3FSBU%40W%40S%40UBUBUBUBSBUBUBSDSDUBSDUDSDSDSFSDSFSFQDSHQFSFQFQHQFSHOFQHQHOJOHQHOHOJOHOJMJOJMJOJKJMJMJKLMJKLKLKJKLKLILKLGLILILILGNGLILELGNENGLELENCNGLCNCNCNCLANCNANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBNFLBNDLDNFLDNFLDLHLFNFLHLHLHLFLJJHLJLJLJJJLJJLJJLLJLJJJNJLJNHLJNHNJNHNHPHNHNHPHPFNHRHPFPFPFRFPFRFPDRFRDRFTDPDRBTDRDTBRDRBTBTBRBTBT%40T%40TBR%40V%40T%40R%40V%3FR%40V%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FRAV%3FTATATARAVCTARAVCRCTCTCRCTERCTERERCTERERGRERGRERGPGRGPGRGRGPIPIPGNIRININIPININKNIPKLINKLKLKNKLKLMLKJKJMLKJMJMHMJKJMHMFMJMFMHOHMDMHMFOFMDODMDOFMBODOBMBOBOBOBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOAMCOCOCOCMCOEOCMGMEOEOEMGMGMIOEMIMIMGMKMGMIMKMKKIMKMKKMMKKKKMKMKMKOKMKMKOIMKQIOIOIOKQIOIOGSIOGQIQGQGSGSIQESGQGSESGSEQEUESEUCSESEUCSCUCSCUCUCSCWASAUAWCS%3FUAUAU%3FWAS%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sVQw_OROLX-yrgLzbzWWHKf2CGY=) Honor, MI #### What's nearby - Platte Township Hall - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles - Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles - Empire Bluff Trail - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles - Platte Lake - 9 min drive - 8.3 miles - Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 12 min drive - 9.8 miles #### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬9 min drive - ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬8 min drive - ‪Food For Thought - ‬18 min walk - ‪Little Finger Eatery - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Country house near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Country house near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Country house near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Country house near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Country house near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Platte Township Hall. Lake Michigan and Empire Bluff Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Country house near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Reviews 10 ### 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 62 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica P. 13 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was very clean, and stocked with plenty of towels, linens, cooking utensils, paper towel, toilet paper, etc. Perfect location for exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes and Leelanau. Would definitely stay here again! ##### Erica P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gio D. 19 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place to stay very close to the dunes. Gary was super responsive and accommodating. ##### Gio D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy B. 26 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Getaway Family get away for long weekend. Gary was an excellent host and the property was as advertised. Within a short distance of Sleeping Bear Dunes and other attractions. We would stay again! ##### Amy B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy M. 9 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely slice of paradise in Northern Michigan The property was very pleasant from the deck to the grill and the fire pit to everything in the house. There were great amenities in the house, including paper goods, plenty of towels, and beach towels. It was very comfortable place to spend the week. The accessibility to Empire and the National Lakeshore was perfect. ##### Wendy M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Lou H. 17 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and Quiet My stay was wonderful. Quiet! Located near everything I like to do. ##### Mary Lou H. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber W. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The home had all the amenities we needed to prepare meals. I especially appreciate the option for pour over coffee. The bathrooms were clean and could only be improved by adding a few more wash cloths. The bed linens were clean and comfortable, and it was nice to have different pillow options to suit individual preferences. The overall design of the home was beautiful and thoughtful. Gary, the property manager, shared that much of the interior wood came from the property which is pretty cool. ##### Amber W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paulius V. 30 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip Great spot for family trip ##### Paulius V. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie U. 25 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The house was beautiful loved the quiet area had a great time will be back here Beautiful setting house was beautiful loved they area host was great ##### Connie U. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison O. 25 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! We really enjoyed our stay. The home had everything we needed and was conveniently located to the Sleeping Bear sand dunes. We especially enjoyed the peaceful mornings! ##### Allison O. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Enjoyed our stay at this house. It is very clean and in a beautiful location. We will definitely stay again. ##### Laura Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen T. 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall Getaway This was the perfect homebase for a fall getaway with friends. Everything was as expected and we enjoyed our stay. ##### Jen T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzenne M. 10 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2 nights near sleeping bear dunes We stayed in a recently renovated ranch home that offered enough room and accommodations for our brief trip. ##### Suzenne M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### liesbeth s. 22 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! It was a great stay with all the necessities and everything was perfect. I loved the attention to detail! ##### liesbeth s. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gloria D. 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend! We enjoyed the house, clean and comfortable! ##### Gloria D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry & Kellie H. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Property We had an amazing stay at this property, Everything you need and more. it is in a great location with lots to do. The owners do a great job keeping the property neat and clean with well stocked extras. We are looking forward to our next visit. ##### Larry & Kellie H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya M. 19 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Peaceful, comfortable and everything you need for your stay. Excellent host. ##### Tanya M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael E. 25 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Getaway The house was clean, accurately described and offered all amenities to make my stay comfortable. I would absolutely stay here again while travelling. ##### Michael E. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline T. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sleeping Bear Dunes This property was very clean and well stocked. It was a cozy place with a nice yard. It was close to everything we wanted to do, including Sleeping Bear Dunes and Crystal Lake. I would stay here again. ##### Jacqueline T. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Douglas W. 7 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great get-away location! The house was very comfortable and well kept. Fantastic location. Just a short hop, skip, and a jump to some of the best beaches in the world. The walking trails on site are super, too. We could not have asked for more! ##### Douglas W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff S. 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful home, wonderful host A great vacation home conveniently located near Sleeping Bear lakeshore. Gary was a wonderful host and good communicator. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening bonfires and the spectacular stargazing. ##### Jeff S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug N. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful vacation house This house was perfect for enjoying Sleeping Bear lakeshore and surrounding area. We had all the activities close by and had the wooded, private property. We enjoyed biking, hiking, a Lake Michigan beach, and shopping small towns. ##### Doug N. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bré B. 18 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay near Empire! Place was amazingly quiet and peaceful. Great hub for all things Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore! Updated, nice small house and Gary was very attentive as host. ##### Bré B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam S., Bloomfield Hills, MI 30 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay for our family! We had the perfect stay! Excellent communication from owner. Easy check in and out. Looks like a new build, very clean, great layout, excellent location, would definitely stay there again! Highly recommend! ##### Pam S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna O. 31 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary Get Away We had a wonderful stay at this VRBO. Gary is a great host and very good with communication. The house was clean. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the location. We were able to travel short distances to the things we want to do while we were in the area. ##### Donna O. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler T. 29 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Memorial Day Weekend Beautiful place in the center of many funnorthern michigan ##### Tyler T. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023