Holiday rentals in The Sleeping Bear

1 Bdrm Private Apartment (Dark Chocolate) at GDC

Our Dark Chocolate apartment is a private, spacious 1 bedroom unit located above our new Grocer's Daughter Chocolate gelato shop in the village of Empire, Michigan. We're nestled in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore, just 3 blocks from Empire beach. This is the perfect base camp for adventures in the park and a great location to explore the area, from Fishtown in Leelanau to Frankfort in Benzie. This apartment has a private, locked entrance, new Thuma king size bed and large patio!

Cabin Unwind, tucked into the woods

This quiet TINY (144sq ft) gem, privately tucked away and yet very accessible, Cabin Unwind, has a seasonal porch, queen sized bed, a few 'kitchen appliances' and GREAT wifi. The HOUSE SHARED bathroom has it's own side entrance, across from the Cabin. There is a SUMMER SHARED porta-potty and proper shower, right close by, as well. WINTER GUESTS, please note...DON'T come down the driveway without PROPER WINTER tires! Leave your car at the turnaround and I'll gladly shuttle you and your gear.

Lime Lake Therapy-HotTub/PingPong/LakeSide/Dock/AC

Quintessential up north cabin beautifully situated on a private hilltop setting with stunning lake views. Immaculate with soaring ceilings, open floor plan, & solid surface counters. Main floor master bedroom suite overlooking the sparkling blue waters of Lime Lake. Front porch and covered lakeside deck for enjoying nature and gorgeous water views. Private frontage across the street with a NEW dock, fire pit and picnic area. Pure, beautiful Leelanau at its best! 39 min. to ski Crystal Mt.!

Exodus: Modern A-Frame With Hotub by Sleeping Bear

*NOW OFFERING SHUTTLE SERVICES [WINERIES, AIRPORTS, ETC] PLEASE CONTACT FOR MORE INFO* Welcome to Exodus, a newly built a-frame on 20 secluded acres in the heart of Empire. Escape reality with miles of walking trails, unwind in the 7-person hot tub, or take in the picturesque landscape from the bedroom balcony. Despite being the ideal peaceful hideaway, you are only: 5 mins to Empire Beach 5 mins to Sleeping Bear Dunes 10 mins to Glen Arbor 20 mins to Traverse City 30 mins to Crystal Mtn

Empire Blue House w/ Hot Tub

Clean, new home (in 2020) with 6-person hot tub is less than a 4-minute walk to Lake Michigan, and 3-minutes to downtown Empire. In the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and its amazing trails, there is over 1400 square feet of indoor living space, plus 1000 sq feet of covered decks. The location offers easy access to a variety of outdoor recreation, Leelanau Wineries, and is 25 miles to Traverse City shopping and nightlife or 25 miles to Crystal Mountain Skiing!

Sleeping Bear Stunner - private, gorgeous views

Welcome to Blue Kettle Cottage. Updated home on 4 acres of private land adjacent to 480 acres of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore land. Close to Glen Arbor and Empire. Two generous bedrooms, one bathroom, outdoor shower, beautiful patio with couch and table and fire pit area. The Kettles Trail is your backyard and accessible all year long for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. If you are bringing a dog, please read the pet rules and rates before booking.

The Granary Northport . Rustic Modern Seclusion

Voted one of the top 85 Airbnbs by Conde Nast Traveler. The Granary is a lovingly restored two bed + one bath cabin located on 12 wooded acres with a secluded Lake Michigan beach nearby. A short drive to town will give you access to restaurants, groceries, breweries and wineries. Dogs are welcome! Please message us to discuss bringing more than 1. Absolutely no cats or other pets are allowed. We do not have a TV, but we do have fiber optic high speed internet.

The Little Perch near Big Glen private 2 bedroom

Encircled within beautiful hardwoods & located less than 7 miles from both Glen Arbor and Empire, The Little Perch is only a rock skip away from the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore & the Crystal River. We hope you'll enjoy the streamlined kitchen, full bathroom, comfortable 2 bedrooms (3 beds), private laundry tower, personal entrance & spacious parking. The Little Perch is a charming and exclusive upper level guest house, conveniently holding up to 4 guests!

Creekside’s Cozy A-Frame Chalet with Pond & Trails

Enjoy the cozy vibes of this A-Frame Chalet nestled on 80 peaceful acres in Benzonia, Mi. Tucked into the heart of Northern Michigan’s beauty enjoy being surrounded by nature at the Chalet and truly unplug as this property does NOT have WiFi. A chance to getaway while remaining a close drive to Frankfort, Crystal Mountain, Sleeping Bear, and Traverse City. A perfect place to retreat or a home base for the adventurous spirit!