Title: The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake 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) # The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake This tranquil retreat offers a private dock for water activities and peaceful surroundings, with natural wonders to explore just steps from the property ## Photo gallery for The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake ![Beach - The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46360000/46357200/46357152/e3ff4d03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46360000/46357200/46357152/w993h748x25y0-f40d5505.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46360000/46357200/46357152/w996h748x18y0-2a24f9c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46360000/46357200/46357152/w994h748x26y0-a92348d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom - The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46360000/46357200/46357152/w994h748x26y0-738e347f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in northern Michigan's lower peninsula, The Nest at Sleeping Bear's South Bar Lake is perfect for relaxation. 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[Visit our Empire travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Empire.dx6320589) [View more Guest houses in Empire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Empire-Guest-Houses.d6320589-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.81889,-86.05465&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cqqpGppflO%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40W%40SBU%40U%40UBUBSBUBUBUBSDSDUBSDSDUDSFSDSFSDSFSFQFSFQFQFSHOHQFSHOHQHQHOHOHQJMHOJOHOJMJMJMJOLMJKJMJKLMJKLILKJKLKLGLKLILILGNILGLELINELGNELENELENCNELCNCNCNCLANANANCL%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%40N%40N%40LBNBNBNBLDNBLDNDNDLDNFLDLHLDNFLHLFLHLHLJLHLHLJJJLHJJLLJJLLJJJNJLJLJLJNJLHNJNHNHNHNJNHPFPHNHRFPHPFPFPFPHRDPFRFRDRDRFRDRDTDRBRDTDRBRBTBTBTBRBT%40TBT%40T%40R%40V%40T%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTATATATATATATCRAVCTCRCTCTCRCTERETCRERETERGRERERGPGRERIPGRGPGPIPGPIPIPGPINKPINININKNILKNKNKLKLKLKNKJMLKJMLKJMHKJMHMJMHMHMJMFMHMHODMFMHMDOFMDODODMDOBMBODOBO%40MDO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%40OAO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAMAOEOAOCMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMGOEMIMGMEOIMIMGMKMIMGMMKIMKMIKKMMKKKMKKMMKOKMKMKMIOKOIOKOIOIOIQIOIQIQGQIQIOGSGQGSGQGSGSEQGSESGSESEUESCSEUESCUCSCUCUCSCUAUAUCUAUAUAUAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=srXFzHKkFdznuMzLG_wtl9nH414=) Empire, MI ### What's nearby - ![Landscape at sunrise of sand dune, clouds, and waters of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320593/0d7f1bc3-6818-42e4-afc2-94311c01306e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Philip A. Hart Visitor Center 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![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 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles - ![Sunrise on Little Glen Lake in Glen Arbor Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976196896/b26e02e4-36d1-4aab-b1ef-65e23fd4dc7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Little Glen Lake 6 min drive \- 4.9 miles - ![Kayak on Little glen lake in Glen Arbor, Michigan on cloudy morning at sunrise](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976193571/8fceba69-eabe-48be-806e-bc8b65cc48de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Glen Lake 7 min drive \- 5.9 miles - ![Lake cabins abandoned on coast during winter with frozen lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6331735/386be914-2d61-41f4-9067-b7c598d1f4b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Crystal Mountain 37 min drive \- 31.0 miles ### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) 49 min drive ### Restaurants - Joes Friendly Tavern 18 min walk - Shipwreck Cafe 14 min walk - La Becasse 14 min drive - Empire Village Pizza & Spirits 16 min walk - Trattoria Funistrada 14 min drive ## About this property ### The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake Guest house near Lake Michigan Close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake has plenty to offer. Other perks at this guest house include: - Smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake include comforts, such as air conditioning. ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38440000/38433800/38433761/862702d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cottonwood Inn B&B Downtown Mmpire - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 35 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=38433761&PinnedHotelID=38433761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34328300/34328295/37783ef4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stonegable: Perfect couples retreat;quiet, private, modern, close to everything! 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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 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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property The Nest at Sleeping Bears South Bar Lake The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake Empire The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake Guesthouse The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake Guesthouse Empire ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake? ### What time is check-out at The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake? ### Where is The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews 10 ### Exceptional ---