Title: Michi's Base Camp: Your Dog-Friendly Escape Begins 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 # Michi's Base Camp: Your Dog-Friendly Escape Begins Holiday home in Maple City with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113680000/113674000/113673964/83d0c484.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113680000/113674000/113673964/120a3e0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113680000/113674000/113673964/99caa9c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113680000/113674000/113673964/0420d44b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113680000/113674000/113673964/w1636h2048x0y0-b15747d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Michi's Base Camp: Your Dog-Friendly Escape Begins and take advantage of a firepit, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### Michi's Base Camp: Your Dog-Friendly Escape Begins 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114130000/114122000/114121960/f321428a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Picturesque Home in Maple City w/ a Large yard, Great views, near Lakes & Trails Maple City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=114121960&PinnedHotelID=114121960&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88430000/88420800/88420738/92ff3948.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Annex Pet Friendly Waterfront Cottage within walking distance to Glen Arbor! 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Must follow all house rules! Up to 2 dogs allowed with a pet fee, Parties and Smoking is not allowed. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Up to 2 dogs maximum with a $100/pet fee ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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, a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b6db45x ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.88647%2C-85.92300&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ajgYqatnBPYhMC-B_NoRmntXV7s=) Maple City, MI #### What's nearby - Glen Lake - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 16 min drive - 8.5 miles - Crystal River - 19 min drive - 9.2 miles - Front Street - 34 min drive - 27.4 miles - Crystal Mountain - 42 min drive - 36.9 miles #### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cherry Republic - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Mill - ‬9 min drive - ‪Pegtown Station - ‬12 min drive - ‪Art's Tavern - ‬10 min drive - ‪Boonedocks - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Michi's Base Camp: Your Dog-Friendly Escape Begins pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Michi's Base Camp: Your Dog-Friendly Escape Begins? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Michi's Base Camp: Your Dog-Friendly Escape Begins? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Michi's Base Camp: Your Dog-Friendly Escape Begins? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Michi's Base Camp: Your Dog-Friendly Escape Begins located? > Situated in Maple City, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Glen Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Crystal River. Lime Lake and Little Glen Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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