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Log Cabin on Tunnel of Trees with Lake Michigan View!

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Property grounds

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Harbor Springs, MI
  • Tunnel of Trees
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • The Highlands
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

Harbor Springs

Located in Harbor Springs, this cabin is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Tunnel of Trees. .This cabin is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Thorne Swift Nature Preserve and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Andrew J. Blackbird Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Harbor Springs Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 13 min drive - 14.9 km
  • The Highlands - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 24 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Log Cabin on Tunnel of Trees with Lake Michigan View!

Take a step back in time! The adorable Dancing Bear Cabin is an authentic 100 year-old storybook log cabin located on the breathtaking Tunnel of Trees, ranked among the most scenic roads in America. Less than two miles from the charming shops, restaurants and marina of downtown Harbor Springs. Close to everything yet you’ll feel a world away. Plus, you'll have a pretty bluff view of Lake Michigan!

Dancing Bear Cabin has been updated with all the modern conveniences of home, including central heat and A/C, wood burning fireplace, internet, wifi, cable, washer and dryer, clawfoot tub with shower, plus a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor firepit with four Adirondack chairs, and a charcoal BBQ. One queen bedroom and one full bedroom will accommodate four guests quite comfortably. Relax!

Book with someone you can trust! I am a Premier Partner with over 600 five-star reviews on our three northern Michigan vacation homes !!

DANCING BEAR CABIN ***** OVER 250 FIVE-STAR REVIEWS!
• Perfection! Stunning little place. ~Edmond R
• If you're thinking of booking, just do it! ~Samantha R
• This little antique cabin is magical and charming. ~Tina P
• Hands down the cleanest, most adorable place we have ever stayed! ~Kathleen H

Beach access is just a few minutes drive up the road at Thorne Swift Nature Preserve. Or visit the magnificent mile long beach at Petoskey State Park or the two public beaches in town.

Sorry, pets are not allowed at the cabin.

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Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Bill Thom

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Lock the doors

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Log Cabin on Tunnel of Trees Lake Michigan View
Log Cabin on Tunnel of Trees | Lake Michigan View
Log Cabin on Tunnel of Trees | Lake Michigan View Cabin
Dancing Bear Log Cabin on Tunnel of Trees Lake Michigan View

Log Cabin on Tunnel of Trees with Lake Michigan View! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 275 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W., Troy, Michagan

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristiana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cabin, great location! Perfect spot for us to call home while we explored the area. Communication with owner was great. He even let us check in a bit early when we got to town ahead of schedule!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin.

This is a great little cabin. Everything was as stated in the listing. Everything worked great the hostess kind enough to leave us some firewood inside! I will say the only thing is that it is not close to the lake as one of the photos showed. Bit other than that it was an absolute gem of a property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic. Exceeded expectations. The cabin is so cute…my grandson said, “this is a real log cabin”. He will remember this get away forever
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan K., Cincinnati, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin just outside of town

Great cabin - great location just outside of town - close enough to enjoy but far enough away to relax by the camp fire at night.. Love the location on the tunnel of trees. Just what we were looking for to get away with the family. The fireworks over the harbor on the 4th were wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph R., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the heart of the tunnel of trees

This wonderful historic cabin has been updated with attention to detail. The washer and dryer might be small but work great. Very clean. Minutes from Harbor Springs restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was the cutest little cabin in the perfect location with a view of the bay! The owner was kind and so communicative. We will definitely be coming back for another visit, but next time we will stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin getaway

Exactly as advertised, evevything you need. Cabin was very clean, quiet. Beds OK, not great. Definitely would consider another stay. What we were looking for in a long weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We just got home from a four day. Stay at this cute little cabin. It was so clean and the view is just amazing. You’re not on the water, but you can see it right out the front window. There’s plenty of places to drive for a scenic routes. The downtown area is cute for shopping and small eating restaurants. Everything you need for the kitchen is there. The front bedroom facing the street has the best bed. You don’t hear a lot of traffic at night very quiet. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Little Bit of Heaven!

Went up to Harbor Springs to be with my Godchild and family. We loved the fire pit. Made popcorn and semores. Played games in front of the beautiful firer place. The view was outstanding. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin

Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, Beautiful Setting

Excellent stay. The cabin is close to town and our family who live off East Lake St. Very convenient location and beautiful in the wintertime. Very cozy cabin. Highly recommend if you want to stay close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sue T., East Lansing

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin getaway

This is a unique property...great location! Would return. Great fireplace!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Winter Get-A-Way

Spent Valentines weekend at the cabin. Perfect weekend retreat. Cabin was a fantastic place to stay. The scenery was beautiful. Close enough to town to enjoy the sites but far enough away to feel the secluded northern vibe. Plan to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful sunsets over Lake Michigan!

A cozy cabin with beautiful views. The perfect weekend getaway! Property is exactly what was advertised!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second time here

This was our second stay at this property in as many years. Convenient to so many things we love to do in the winter including skiing. Cute place. Nothing fancy. Great fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sue b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and relaxing

Unique and wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Beautiful cabin, our 2nd time there. Recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

DARYL D.

Liked: Cleanliness

February stay

First of all I am a licensed builder and very familiar with fireplaces and I would not recommend using the fireplace. Make it a gas fireplace and be done with it. Smokes very bad even with warming the chimney first!!!! Had to open all of the windows to get rid of the smoke.. Not a good start to our stay!! The bathroom is terrible!! Only one thin board separating the bathroom from the rest of the cabin. Sound will carry throughout the cabin and the shower is terrible!! We had to shovel a path through the snow to the front door. The drive way was only partially plowed. I had to hand shovel the rest. Other than that everything else was good. The stove is missing a knob and some of the lamp shades need to be replaced. Curtains are also frayed and need to be replaced. I would not stay here again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream Weekend

Everything about this cabin was perfect. Absolutely beautiful! We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

It's the ideal cabin

Property was very nice and open, very private, was perfect for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another wonderful stay

This was our second stay at the cabin. We were once again blessed with beautiful snowy weather. Awesome location with nearby trails and close to town. Just another great stay with friends at the cabin. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025