Cozy winter adventure retreat - 4 acres and igloo!

Newly built home on a breathtaking 4 acres of private land adjacent to 480 acres of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore land. Two generous bedrooms, one bathroom, fully outfitted kitchen, outdoor shower, beautiful patio, fire pit area and igloo in the winter. All brand new furnishings. 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.

This darling home was built in 2018 and has been outfitted for a comfortable, worry free stay. Modern details like polished concrete floors blend seamlessly with natural wood finishes. The home includes two bedrooms, one full bathroom, large modern kitchen, living/dining space, washer/dryer and dishwasher. The outdoor spaces set this home apart and include an outdoor shower, large patio and fire pit overlooking 480 acres of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore land.

All of the furniture is new and was selected with function and design in mind. Enjoy a carefree stay with modern features such as radiant floor heating, an electronic keypad for easy entry, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Have an adventure-filled day outdoors in Leelanau County and come home to the comfort of a movie night on the smart TV, internet access*, cozy bedding and plenty of room to cook up a feast.

The maximum number of guests is six, including children of any age. We want to be sure this is the perfect place for your solo, family, or friend adventure, so please let us know if you have any questions about the space, we are happy to help.

The home is outfitted with high speed internet and Dish TV.

The perfect retreat for any season! In the summer enjoy the proximity to the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan and the bustling towns of Empire and Glen Arbor. You cannot beat the charm of Leelanau county in the fall with pumpkin patches and apple picking and sweeping views of the changing colors right out the back patio. Enjoy snowshoeing and cross country skiing in the winter and cozy up with a home cooked meal from the generously sized kitchen with brand new appliances and cookware. Spring is the perfect time for a hike on the Kettle Trail where you can enjoy the emerging wildflowers and also the many wineries and restaurants in the area without the crowds. This cottage has incredible privacy and access to hundreds of acres of land right out the back door, yet sits in close proximity to all that Leelanau, Benzie and Grand Traverse Counties have to offer.

Guests have private and exclusive use of the home and 4 acres of property. You are welcome to enjoy public National Lakeshore Property that borders our land, but we ask that you respect the rules of the National Park when doing so. We have keyless entry and we will provide instructions on how to access the home. A welcome booklet inside the home will have all of the information you need and of course we are just a text or phone call away should you have any questions. We live nearby and love offering recommendations! There is a garage on the property as well. Depending on when your dates are, it may be available for your car and/or open as an additional hang out area, but it may also be locked. Please inquire about the garage for your selected dates.

We give our guests privacy and autonomy to come and go as you please.
You will have contactless access to the house and a comprehensive welcome book with all of the details you should need. As your hosts, we are available through the Airbnb ap for any questions you have about the space or about the region. We love sharing our favorite restaurant recommendations, hiking spots and wineries, just ask!

The home is located in Leelanau County, between Maple City and Empire. You are less than a 5-minute drive to the restaurants (La BeCasse and Funistrada), quaint general store (Lakers Shake) and public dock access to Glen Lake in Burdickville. The charming towns of Glen Arbor and Empire are both less than 15 minutes away with shops, restaurants and world-renowned beaches. Downtown City is a 25-minute drive. This is a great central location to enjoy the beaches, trails, dune climbs and breathtaking landscape of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Check out our other listings in Leelanau County and Antrim County. When requesting a reservation, please tell us a little bit about yourself/your group and the purpose of your trip. If you do not have any reviews through Airbnb, we will ask to connect for a brief phone call before confirming the reservation.

SECURITY DISCLOSURE
We have two security cameras: One above the front door and one on the garage. Cameras are actively recording. We do not look at the footage from these cameras while we have guests unless an unusual amount of activity prompts us to do so. Noise monitor located inside on a wall in the living room.
House Rules
1) 6 people max and all guests must be on the reservation
2) If more than 6 people are on the property without host permission you will be subject to an immediate cancellation and additional fees
3) No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property, including outside
4) No events
5) No loud music or other outdoor loud noises between 10pm and 8am
6) Guests are responsible for reimbursement of any broken items
7) For your own safety and our ability to best manage the property, we do have a camera at the front door and a noise monitor inside the home.

Pet Rules:
1) Disclose if you are bringing a dog at the time of booking
2) One dog maximum. Additional dogs, other types of pets (including cats) must be discussed prior to booking and are at the discretion of the host.
3) Dog must be well behaved and not an excessive barker
4) Dogs must go to the bathroom outside and waste must be disposed of immediately
5) No dogs on the furniture
6) If we learn that you are not abiding by these rules, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation
7) Guests are responsible for the cost of any pet damage