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WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park

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A house by a lake with a reflection of trees, surrounded by greenery.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, a clock, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A deck with a table and chairs overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees.
A sign for Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, surrounded by snow-covered rocks and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Beulah, MI
  • Place, Turtle Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Platte Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Beulah

Located in Beulah, this cottage is on the waterfront. Kresge Auditorium and Michigan Legacy Art Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Champion Hill Golf Course. Interlochen Center for the Arts and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Beulah, MI

What's nearby

  • Turtle Lake - 5 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Platte Lake - 8 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Inland Township Park - 8 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 9 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 12 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Fiesta Azteca - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Weldon Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sweet's Bar And Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jodi's Tangled Antler - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve, Bronson Lake and Turtle Lake. Platte Lake and Champion Hill Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We love it here! This is our go to spot when he head up north. It is super convenient to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning and peaceful home away from home! We have stayed many places and this is one of our favorites. From the responsiveness and kindness of our host Shirley, to the gorgeous property and cozy amenities, we were so fortunate to have found this beautiful place. There is so much to explore and enjoy in the area! Shirley was so wonderful. The home was immaculate and well stocked with everything we needed. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful write up about our cottage. So glad you relaxed and enjoyed the cottage and the beautiful area! Shirley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a fantastic stay at Whispering Pines, we can't wait to come back. Thank you Shirley and Ray for all of your hospitality and for your suggestions about places to visit in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
So Glad you had a good time and enjoyed our area! Always lots to do! Thank You for taking good care of our cottage also! Come back any time you can! Ray and Shirley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend stay.

Thank you for a lovely stay. Great location for the Frankfort Ironman.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you Sarah, I hope the race went well and safe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whispering Pines Stay

Great place. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable cottage as shown in the pictures. Deck and pond were very pleasant for hanging out. Convenient location for getting to many towns, beaches, and golf courses in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
So glad to have you here! And would gladly have you back! You left everything great! Thank You Shirley and Ray
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owners were very warm and welcoming. The home was comfortable, and had everything we needed. The property is serene. We hope to return for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay

Very nice place on a great piece of property. Loved the convenient location. Great tips from knowledgeable hosts. Had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you Chris for the nice response! Glad you had a good time! Hope to see you again. Best regards Shirley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property

This property is conveniently located to many activities including fishing, hiking in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, wineries, breweries, kayaking, biking, shopping in area villages. It is a beautiful area to visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful week near Interlochen and Sleeping Bear

We enjoyed a lovely relaxing week, and were grateful to have found a place that provided privacy and ease of access to the sights nearby. Check in was easy, with Ray providing some great recommendations as to where to go in the Leleenau.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you so much! Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful cabin

Host were very nice and provided great recommendations during our stay. Cabin was exactly as described and the property is amazing. Sure we will be back! Thank you for sharing your cabin with my family!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Been here before. It was great again.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private cabin with everything needed

The cabin was easy to get to, private, and central to all that the sleeping bear/Traverse City area has to offer. Communication was good and the home had everything we needed 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2023
Thank you so much! Glad you had a nice vacation! Come back when you can.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Explore surrounding areas

The property owners are amazing. They went above and beyond and made our stay even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location, Better People

Shirley and Ray really made us feel welcome, and the communication leading up to, and during our trip was phenomenal. The home had plenty of household items for cooking / food storage and the view from the back deck was serene. This home was very conveniently located to all of our destinations and we hope to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful piece of the Northwoods

Well-maintained and tastefully furnished with truly comfortable furniture and beds, surrounded by exquisite views and exceptional privacy. Absolutely no problems of any kind, with personable and helpful hosts. Slight road noise must be mentioned but did not detract measurably...the place is simply that nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shirley and Ray were the best! Ray gave us great tips for the best spots to fish, eat and visit. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and located where there was easy access to everything we wanted to do. And, oh, the property was so beutiful and calming! We loved sitting outside in the morning and watching the birds and other critters. Great way to start the day! We highly recommend this cottage!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love it!!!

This is our second time staying at this location, and we really love it here. It's an easy drive to multiple locations, especially the beaches in Traverse City.Shirley and Ray are both amazing people, and we always enjoy getting to catch up with them each year when we go up north.The cabin comes stocked with all the things you would need in the kitchen, the beds are comfortable, and sitting on the back deck is an amazing place for watching birds.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Thank You So Much for your nice write up on the Whispering Pines cottage, so glad you enjoyed and come back anytime!😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guest

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Michigan trip

Very nice location for Sleeping Bear we grilled and had cocktails on the porch overlooking the pond everynite!!! Very clean and Ray was great with the helpful hints about Sleeping Bear. Super communications. Would Stay again if ever in that beautiful section of the country!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Beulah

Very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting, cozy cabin

This property is everything mentioned in the listing and more. Sitting on the deck, watching birds at the feeder and looking out over the pond was so peaceful. The house was well stocked with basics. We especially enjoyed the gas fireplace during the cool evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Really happy you decided to come to Whispering PInes cottage, and enjoyed everything it has to offer! So much to see in our beautiful area! Thank You Shirley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

The outdoor space shines! The deck near the pond is just beautiful. House is comfy and has everything you would need. Furniture is dated but fine. Road noise is present but you soon get used to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Among Nature

This was the perfect place to relax. The property was on a pond with beautiful wildlife. Hummingbirds all over the place. One can relax just there and not go anywhere else. Nearby, however, are many places to enjoy. One of our favorites is Platte River Pointe. My personal favorite of the stay is seeing Brandi Carlile at nearby Kresge Auditorium. Amazing performance! I organized a successful tailgate for her biggest fans from our state. We loved our stay and would love to return to that same spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed yourself! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Spot!! Location, Comfort, Space and Scenery!!

We had such a GREAT time at the Cottage! What amazing hosts, we got so much detailed local information from Ray and Shirley made sure we were taken care of all week. The property is awesome and so much bigger than we anticipated. The pond is gorgeous and feeds into the Patte River, the house is completely stocked, 2 Bedrooms each with a Super Comfy Queen bed, Open concept living room/dining room/Kitchen (great for family living), full Laundry facillity in foyer, Board Games, sand toys, outdoor furniture, gas Grill, Firepit and so close to the National Park!! Eveything is within 15-20 min so the location is just perfect! Words can't even express how much we enjoyed this trip and the cottage was a huge part of it. We can't wait to come back~ I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank You Renee for the nice write up! Truly glad you had a great time! Hope to see you again! Shirley and Ray
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