Ultimate privacy beside Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, 3 miles to Empire

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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10204 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Honor, MI

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore8 min drive
Empire Bluff Trail8 min drive
Philip A. Hart Visitor Center10 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Darla's room

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Pool Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Sunroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Middle

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Side

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Fifty-acre retreat offers green pastures, natural forest and horizon views of Lake Michigan dunes and Old Baldy. Fully appointed 4 BR ranch-style home offers peace and quiet in a sunny setting. Take a dip in the heated pool with a slide the kids will love(open May-Sept.). You can relax, unplug and unwind while watching sunsets from the deck. Full basement is its own getaway with a large screen TV, pool table and ping pong. Play baseball on your private ballfield and gather for a game of horseshoes or volleyball. Countless stars appear above the firepit, so pack the s’mores fixins. Trails through the woods lead to wildflowers, birdsong and signs of wildlife. A camping area is available for extra guests. Close to beaches, golfing, kayaking, fishing. Eight miles to Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail for walking/bicycling plus numerous Nat. Pk. hiking trails. Leelanau County offers wineries, fine dining, breweries and shopping. But once you get here it will be hard to leave the tranquility and privacy. Great for large family gatherings. A working hobby farm next door offers tours by appointment. Check with the host for a list of all amenities.

Property manager

Chris Stapleton

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This is a working farm. No one is allowed in the fenced areas or barns unless accompanied by the host.

No Fireworks. This is a working farm.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Honor

Located in Honor, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Honor, MI

What's nearby

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 8 min drive
Empire Bluff Trail - 8 min drive
Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 10 min drive
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 14 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 17 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

Friendly Tavern - 10 min drive
Shipwreck Cafe - 9 min drive
Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - 9 min drive
Food For Thought - 7 min drive
Tiffany's Ice Cream - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ultimate privacy beside Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, 3 miles to Empire have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Ultimate privacy beside Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, 3 miles to Empire pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ultimate privacy beside Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, 3 miles to Empire?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ultimate privacy beside Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, 3 miles to Empire?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ultimate privacy beside Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, 3 miles to Empire located?

This family-friendly Honor holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Empire Bluff Trail, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Little Glen Lake and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gwendia O.

15 Aug 2023

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

A SLICE OF PURE HEAVEN

The property sits on some of the most picturesque and secluded property I've seen. Rolling hills, ball diamond, herd of sheep, professional landscaping, firepit, wonderful breeze (as the rental is on top of a hill), heated pool.....my list could go on and on. Chris is top notch with communication, friendly, and did a herding demonstration with one of her three border collies. Well stocked kitchen, linens, blankets, pool equipment, patio furniture. This weekend was a girl's week to enjoy Empire and Esch Beach. Both beaches were within 10 minutes of the property. There are many fresh fruit and vegetable stands where you can also purchase homemade breads and honey. Our group also enjoyed horseback riding at Outrider Horseback Riding. Chris, thank you for making our trip memorable and relaxing. We will be back.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory P.

16 July 2023

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

Beautiful Property

We had such a relaxing time The house was well kept and the property was beautiful, the kids enjoyed the pool table and swimming. The herding demonstration form our host was fun too! Our host was great to work with. The sleeping bear dunes and beaches were a ton of fun for all of us.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

7 July 2023

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

This place is special

This place is really special, almost magical. If you're looking to really relax and focus on family, this is where you'll want to be. We traveled with my brother and his family; we had kids ranging from 4-18. Everyone agreed that this was one of our best vacations ever! The pool is heated and lots of fun. It was 65 and overcast when we arrived, but the pool was warm and the kids had a blast swimming every day. They also enjoyed riding their bikes on the property. We played soccer, kickball and baseball in the field, hiked in the beautiful pine forest and spent time with the sheep. Chris was kind enough to give us a tour of the farm and even gave a demonstration on herding. The property is beautiful; really clean, and well-kept. Chris came by every morning and cleaned the pool. The house is well-stocked with plenty of utensils and cooking supplies, pillows, sheets, blankets, pool toys and yard games. The basement is finished and huge! The teen boys enjoyed playing pool and darts. The house is a short drive to great beaches and Sleeping Bear Dunes. I really wish I could describe how special this place is. All I can say is that we all came back well-rested and with full hearts. Chris made us feel welcome and at home. You won't regret staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

1 Sept 2022

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

Up North

The family trip up north was amazing 🤩 this year as we enjoyed time swimming, playing baseball/kickball, volleyball, horseshoes and every evening had amazing times under the stars with cozy campfires. The property is a must to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. We took advantage of the local “must sees” like Sleeping Bear Dunes and Glen Arbor as well dinner and shopping in Traverse City. All within 15-20 miles of the location. Definitely rate the experience and place high and expect to return again one day soon! Thanks again to the hosts who made the trip easy to book and manage check in and check out. Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus H.

24 Aug 2022

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

A perfect getaway for groups

This property has it all. To make this easier I can break it down. Location/Setting - The house is set back on a private drive. It sits on a small hill with fields on two sides of the house. You can spend your afternoons on the deck/swings watching the sheep graze. And I think all of our group commented on how quiet it was. You’re also within a very short (5 mins) drive of Empire and the Sleeping Bear Parks. Amenities - This house is large and has 4 bedrooms which sleep 10 (as long as 2 are kids or willing to sleep in bunk beds). The owner has thought of everything. The kitchen is stocked and ready for your cooking needs (there was even a crock pot). There are two coffee makers (Kueirg and nice regular pot) and cutting boards and tons of silverware. The fridge is large and we had no issue storing the massive amount of food we had. There is a washer and dryer if you need it. The game room/den in the basement was nice to provide more space for people to be. The deck has a very nice table and set of chairs. And there are two swings set in the yard looking east, which is perfect to watch the sunset over the trees. And I cannot forget to mention the pool. It’s heated and has a slide. Our little travelers loved the slide and the toys the owner had available for them to play with in the pool. The older travelers loved the ability to run out for some swimming even if the weather was questionable for the next few hours (reduced stress of packing everything up to go to the beach when it might start raining). The pool was a perfect addition to our stay. The garage has some additional chairs, yard games, toys and a grill for use. I think numerous times our group would exclaim “Oh they have some….X in there”. Owner/Communication - Chris is great. She communicated via text and let us know if she needed to stop by the pool. She made sure we had what we needed and gave us a heads up about the area and house. This is a beautiful house set in a private area while still being easy to access the Sleeping Bear park system and within a short drive of Traverse City, Frankfort and the natural beauty of the Lake MIchigan shoreline. If you are planning a trip up to this area or are looking for a quiet retreat this is the place to stay. You won’t be disappointed.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris Stapleton

The host is a chicken and sheep farmer residing on the adjacent property.

Why they chose this property

The property offers a quiet and peaceful sanctuary to enjoy the outdoors and unwind. There is so much to do in the area but once you get here it is hard to leave!