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Country house near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Empire Bluff Trail
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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Near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park!

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 5 reviews
Near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park!

About the area

Honor

Located in Honor, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Platte Township Hall. .This vacation home is 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Lake Michigan and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Empire Bluff Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 15 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 16 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little Finger Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Savage Quayle - ‬9 min drive

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, 1mile from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore boundary, 3-1/2 miles to Lake Michigan beach, 5 miles to Lakeshore Visitor Center in Empire. Near NW Michigan Leelanau wine country. 23 miles to Traverse City. A/C. W&D, Gas Fireplace
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Country house near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gio D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay very close to the dunes. Gary was super responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and Quiet

My stay was wonderful. Quiet! Located near everything I like to do.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Getaway

This was the perfect homebase for a fall getaway with friends. Everything was as expected and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Greg S.

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Gary was very helpful and kind. Im not much for computers so we communicated through text and a phone call. He had the place ready for us earlier than check in and let us know in advance. Very quit, peacful setting, not that the photos are'nt good but the cottage looks even better in person. Nothing was broken or in poor condition, we enjoyed our stay. Thanks Gary!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous house, great location

We loved this house. It had space for us and our family, and all the amenities we could need for cooking our own meals with a well stocked kitchen. Gary is a fantastic host. He is very attentive and communicative. We couldn't have asked for anything more!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzenne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 nights near sleeping bear dunes

We stayed in a recently renovated ranch home that offered enough room and accommodations for our brief trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry & Kellie H., Saginaw mi

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Peaceful, comfortable and everything you need for your stay. Excellent host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug N., Grand Ledge, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Stay

This is a darling house. It has all the amenities needed for a great stay. It’s super close to Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. Our family had a great time at the park, then come back to a wonderful place where they could spread out and rest from all the climbing. I would stay again in a heartbeat. Additionally, Gary the owner was very helpful and responsive. Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Up north

Perfect spot to stay near empire and all the great places to explore. The place was comfortable with everything we needed. We made use of the travel guides and maps provided. Gary promptly answered all my questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

Liked: Cleanliness

peaceful stay

We loved everything about this house. The location is excellent for either the dunes or Traverse City and everything in between. The house itself felt new and clean. This is one of our favorite places we've stayed in! Gary is a fantastic host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie U., Cincinnati, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

K R., GA

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Secluded Cottage

We used this secluded home as our home base to explore the towns of Empire, Glen Arbor and Frankfort. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park is only a 10 min drive. Gorgeous part of the USA! The home was perfect for us (2 adults, 1 12yo child). The beds slept fantastic! Kitchen had all we needed. Enjoyed coffee on the deck listening to the birds and watching the squirrels search for treats. We enjoyed the board game selection. Loved the on-site hike through the woods. Had AC avail but didn’t even use it. We opened the windows and enjoyed the cooler breezes that we aren’t used to bc we live in the hot & humid south. The only recommendation I can think of that would be a nice addition/bonus is adding a cooler, 2 beach chairs and a beach umbrella for tenants use. We drove this trip and were able to bring ours with us. However the next visit we will likely fly and won’t be able to bring them so having those items avail would be great for visitors who plan to spend time on the beautiful beaches! Thanks, Gary, for allowing us to use your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than expected

Loved this house for our family of six. The interior is all updated with new woodwork and flooring. Beds were comfortable. The outside is the perfect setting for evening campfires. Gary was so helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A delightful cabin

We came to visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. We brought bikes with us and enjoyed several wonderful days. The cabin is spacious, well-maintained and very comfortable for a family of 4. It is attractive and quiet, a bit off the beaten path but central to the three main park areas. It has a lovely hike on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024