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4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome!

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Nestled in the woods of Northern Michigan, Sleeping Bear Lair offers a serene retreat near Lake Michigan and Traverse City. With a spacious living room featuring 300-mbps WiFi and four Roku TVs, you can unwind with family or friends amidst towering trees. The well-equipped kitchen is perfect for cooking up meals while games, books, and entertainment options keep everyone engaged.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome!

Laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free cabin. The cabin provides 3 bathrooms and a washing machine, plus a microwave and a Smart TV. A stovetop, a dishwasher and a hairdryer are among the other amenities available to guests.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers a hairdryer. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Empire is home to this cabin. Mistwood Golf Course and Lake Ann Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Burnett Park and Jacob's Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Visit our Empire travel guide
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    13 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Front Street
    Front Street
    19 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Aerial view of Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay, Michigan
    Traverse City Beach
    27 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Armstrong Lake
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium
    24 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Light of Day Organics
    8 min drive
  • Lake Ann Brewing Company
    10 min drive
  • Pegtown Station
    7 min drive
  • Papa J's
    9 min drive
  • Red Door Coffee House
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! located?

Situated in Empire, this cabin is steps from Polack Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Holden Lake and Brooks Lake. Pearl Lake and Armstrong Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable place to spend time with our children and grandchildren. Lots of room for all of us and the dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was great. Outdoor space was top notch! Michael was an excellent communicator.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun family vacation

Beautiful property located conveniently between local attractions. The house was very clean and stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing weekend

This place was very nice and very well taken care of. The location was great. We planned a short weekend getaway and this place was perfect . We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tanya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House accommodated a very large family. Was clean and centrally located to visit all the surrounding sites. Well stocked kitchen. Clean linens and towels and games for the kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Week

This property and the host are wonderful. The cabin is in a great location and is laid out perfectly. Highly recommend for families, groups or just a quiet weekend up north.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth A. A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

Great house! Comfy beds, lots of room to relax. This will be a house that stays on our list.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sivashree S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cabin

We had a wonderful time staying at this spacious but cozy cabin. It was nice and quiet but close to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City but was also comfy to just relax and stay in during bad weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Sleepy bear lair

Stay was nice location was within 20 min of Travers city and sleep bear dunes nice central location for both. Cabin was clean and plenty of room for my family and my in-laws.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Getaway

We had a wonderful weekend! We loved the cozy house and the spacious rooms. We would definitely stay again. House was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin

This is an excellent cabin in the woods. It is very well appointed, cozy cabin. The cabin is located an easy, quick drive to downtown Traverse City for all the shopping, dining, and other needs you may have. Highly recommend this for a great family vacation spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

julie a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August

This is one of the nicer vrbos I have stayed in—nice plush beds, well stocked kitchen and very clean. I would definitely recommend and would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay! Lots of attention to detail

Host very easy to get hold of. House has small attention to detail. Centrallly located to many attractions. Had a great stay for a 50th Girls weekend. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALICE M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

Very strategically located property. The one missing information on the listing was about how close the property is to a pretty busy road.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last bit of summer

We came up with 2 other families for a last bit of summer. The property was centrally located for our plans, which was very convenient. Property was as listed & all communications were quick & helpful. Would rent there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and Clean

We had a great stay with our family group of 9. We appreciated that the cabin was set up to accommodate that many-plenty of dishes, enough seating at the table, and even enough room to all gather and relax by the fire in the living room. The location is great as well. We enjoyed walks in the woods on the property, playing corn hole and football outside, and visiting nearby Glen Arbor for shopping, wine tasting, and hiking. The cabin is clean and nicely decorated. The beds are very comfortable! The hosts were great communicators. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

Our group had an amazing time at this property. We had 6 adults, 2 toddlers, and 2 infants and there was plenty of space for all of us. The property was very clean, something very important to us with the babies on the ground. Check in was very easy and we had a couple of questions throughout the week that Michael was very prompt to respond to. The location was perfect, very centrally located to everything we wanted to do so nothing was more than 20-25 minutes away. The property makes you feel like you’re in the wooded mountains, but then you can drive to the beach very quickly! It really is the best of both worlds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vic & Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bayshore Marathon & 10k Sleeping Bear Lair Weekend

Absolutely perfect space and property! I wish we all could have stayed longer. Everything needed was laid out impeccably! A couple of small items: the amount of toilet paper was insufficient -- what was described was, 3 rolls would be provided in each bathroom. Instead each bathroom had only partial rolls. We had to go out to purchase more! Paper towel was also in short supply.Other then these small items, we all loved the Sleeping Bear Lair... It helped us all get rested and ready for race day!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sleeping Bear

This is a 5 star stay that we will go back too with friends and family. We will share and promote SB because we had such a great time. Only gave 4 starts due to the grill. The cleaning service does a great job except the grill had not been cleaned in an unusually long time. Almost a whole roll of paper towels and 2 scrubbies we had in our trip bag.Probably need to just replace that and make sure cleaning looks at it.Just noting the grill for owner reference. Do not and I mean do not let that stop you from coming here. You will only regret it if you do not book this place. I have not been this relaxed and happy in such a long time. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The One

Selfishly, I am reluctant to leave a review. Reason being, the secret will be out on how wonderful this property is. It truly is the one! My family and I have been visiting Up North for years. Multiple times a year, typically at various rentals. This has been the best one yet. No frills, no fluff, but everything you could possibly need. The definition of cozy. The property is wonderful and a great location between various must see spots. Truly, no complaints about this property what do ever. We will be back, many times over.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house and property were beautiful. Location between Sleeping Bear and Traverse City was great. We even took a day trip up to Mackinac Island one day. Communication from the host was fantastic. He replied to every issue promptly. When the gas grill wasn’t working very well, he ordered a new one and had it delivered the next day. The only negative comment we have is that the grass hadn’t been mowed so we couldn’t play yard games that we had brought with us. The host tried to remedy that issue but the mowing crew never showed up. Overall, though, we would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was exceptionally clean and well cared for! Great central location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute cottage with everything you could need!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patricia z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay place has everything you might want. So well kept up and clean. Great place. Had fun in area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025