Cottage in Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI
18 guests · 7 bedrooms · 4 baths
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About this cottage rental
Come enjoy a true Northern Michigan getaway. The Sleeping Bear Cub Cottages are located on Little Traverse Lake in beautiful Leelanau County on scenic M22. These side-by-side houses have over 100 feet of combined lake frontage. Step out from the living room onto a sunny deck overlooking pristine Little Traverse Lake.
Each house has a grill, fire pit, and deck area for outdoor dining or watching the sunset over the lake. The sandy area leads out to a dock over the warm, crystal-clear lake. There are also 3 kayaks onsite with plenty of life jackets of every size for your use.
The location of the cottages is perfect for experiencing all the county has to offer. We are located between Leland and Glen Arbor. You can take a trip north to see Fishtown in Leland, or continue on to Northport. Head south to spend some time in Glen Arbor and Empire. Trails across the lake lead you out to the National Lakeshore, where you can walk on the beaches of Lake Michigan for miles. Our cottages are located across the street from Market 22 (an excellent restaurant) and less than a mile away from Little Traverse Inn, a restaurant, historic landmark, and one of the first "hotels" in Leelanau County.
The "South Cub House" has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The first bedroom has a king bed with a new mattress, the second has a new queen mattress, the third is a bunk room with 2 bunks with full beds on bottom and twins on top, and the fourth bedroom has a full bed. The back two rooms are connected and share a bathroom, making it perfect for a family.
The entire front of the house boasts windows directly overlooking Little Traverse Lake, providing breathtaking views of the sunset. The house has a fireplace, a fully-stocked kitchen, dining area, and living room, all overlooking the lake. For those who prefer to do their cooking outdoors, a large deck with a gas grill and counters makes grill nights easy. There is also a fire pit in front nestled in the sand, perfect for a campfire and some evening s'mores.
The "North Cub House" is newly built. It has 3 bedrooms. The front 2 bedrooms each have a king bed and an amazing view of the lake. There is also a back bunk room with full beds top and bottom (also with views of the lake). There are 2 full bathrooms upstairs (one with a walk-in shower, one with a full bath/shower). There is also a half bath on the main floor.
"North Cub House" also has an open living space with sliding glass doors overlooking the lake. A fireplace keeps you cozy at night, and a fire pit outside is perfect for unwinding after a long day exploring. Sit by the campfire, toast some s'mores and be amazed at the millions of stars you can see in the dark sky of Leelanau County.
Step out of the glass doors, onto a deck and into the water. Little Traverse Lake is an all-sports lake. If you are looking for activities, you can rent or bring your own boat and spend a day on the water, fishing, tubing or simply soaking up the sun. There is a boat launch on the west side of the lake. Or bring bikes and ride the Heritage Trail that leads from Little Traverse Lake all the way to Sleeping Bear Dunes and beyond. If you like to golf, there are several golf courses nearby. If you want to try the local flavors, there are endless wineries, distilleries, and breweries in the area. You can schedule a guided tour or try out a few at a time on your own. Leelanau County is known for its beauty and charm, and the timeless quality found in the local farms, beaches, hiking trails, and small towns.
Relax and leave your worries behind. Come enjoy the splendor of Northern Michigan without having to pack the kitchen sink. Our cottages come fully equipped: Kitchen utensils, spices and cooking necessities, bed linens, towels, s'mores essentials, fire pits, logs for fires, and a dock on the huge slice of lake frontage.
Previous Renters Comments:
'We absolutely fell in love with this cottage and the lake. The kids swam all day in the warm water while we sat on the deck and relaxed. We can't wait to come back!'
Mike F.
Grosse Pointe, MI
'Thanks for sharing such a spectacular spot! We never dreamed Northern Michigan could be so enchanting.'
Ruth.S.
Columbus, OH
'Thank you so much for a wonderful place to share family time together! It was truly what we hoped for and even better! Your cottage is adorable and everyone had great fun in the beautiful lake!'
N.F.
Northville, MI
Each house has a grill, fire pit, and deck area for outdoor dining or watching the sunset over the lake. The sandy area leads out to a dock over the warm, crystal-clear lake. There are also 3 kayaks onsite with plenty of life jackets of every size for your use.
The location of the cottages is perfect for experiencing all the county has to offer. We are located between Leland and Glen Arbor. You can take a trip north to see Fishtown in Leland, or continue on to Northport. Head south to spend some time in Glen Arbor and Empire. Trails across the lake lead you out to the National Lakeshore, where you can walk on the beaches of Lake Michigan for miles. Our cottages are located across the street from Market 22 (an excellent restaurant) and less than a mile away from Little Traverse Inn, a restaurant, historic landmark, and one of the first "hotels" in Leelanau County.
The "South Cub House" has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The first bedroom has a king bed with a new mattress, the second has a new queen mattress, the third is a bunk room with 2 bunks with full beds on bottom and twins on top, and the fourth bedroom has a full bed. The back two rooms are connected and share a bathroom, making it perfect for a family.
The entire front of the house boasts windows directly overlooking Little Traverse Lake, providing breathtaking views of the sunset. The house has a fireplace, a fully-stocked kitchen, dining area, and living room, all overlooking the lake. For those who prefer to do their cooking outdoors, a large deck with a gas grill and counters makes grill nights easy. There is also a fire pit in front nestled in the sand, perfect for a campfire and some evening s'mores.
The "North Cub House" is newly built. It has 3 bedrooms. The front 2 bedrooms each have a king bed and an amazing view of the lake. There is also a back bunk room with full beds top and bottom (also with views of the lake). There are 2 full bathrooms upstairs (one with a walk-in shower, one with a full bath/shower). There is also a half bath on the main floor.
"North Cub House" also has an open living space with sliding glass doors overlooking the lake. A fireplace keeps you cozy at night, and a fire pit outside is perfect for unwinding after a long day exploring. Sit by the campfire, toast some s'mores and be amazed at the millions of stars you can see in the dark sky of Leelanau County.
Step out of the glass doors, onto a deck and into the water. Little Traverse Lake is an all-sports lake. If you are looking for activities, you can rent or bring your own boat and spend a day on the water, fishing, tubing or simply soaking up the sun. There is a boat launch on the west side of the lake. Or bring bikes and ride the Heritage Trail that leads from Little Traverse Lake all the way to Sleeping Bear Dunes and beyond. If you like to golf, there are several golf courses nearby. If you want to try the local flavors, there are endless wineries, distilleries, and breweries in the area. You can schedule a guided tour or try out a few at a time on your own. Leelanau County is known for its beauty and charm, and the timeless quality found in the local farms, beaches, hiking trails, and small towns.
Relax and leave your worries behind. Come enjoy the splendor of Northern Michigan without having to pack the kitchen sink. Our cottages come fully equipped: Kitchen utensils, spices and cooking necessities, bed linens, towels, s'mores essentials, fire pits, logs for fires, and a dock on the huge slice of lake frontage.
Previous Renters Comments:
'We absolutely fell in love with this cottage and the lake. The kids swam all day in the warm water while we sat on the deck and relaxed. We can't wait to come back!'
Mike F.
Grosse Pointe, MI
'Thanks for sharing such a spectacular spot! We never dreamed Northern Michigan could be so enchanting.'
Ruth.S.
Columbus, OH
'Thank you so much for a wonderful place to share family time together! It was truly what we hoped for and even better! Your cottage is adorable and everyone had great fun in the beautiful lake!'
N.F.
Northville, MI
Amenities at Sleeping Bear Cub Cottages - Two houses directly on Little Traverse Lake!
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Bath or shower
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer
Map of Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
The older house was hotter than expected… fans worked some. mooring for boat not strong enough but boat people brought another anchor which worked great. The deck was very rough and one child stepped on an nail sticking out… deck definitely needs some attention rest all good!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2025
The location and cabins are beautiful. The lake was perfect. We couldn’t have asked for better. The cabins were very nice. We enjoyed our stay immensely. Our only issue was the air conditioning in the one story cabin was not sufficient, but we didn’t let it affect our good time
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2024
Relaxing and fun stay with Adult children. Plenty of rooms, towels, beds, etc… Cottage was clean, host was helpful and lake and location was perfect!
5.0 / 10.0·Aug 2015
We spent the week at this cabin with my family of 5 and my brother's family of 6. It was the BEST family vacation we have ever had together. You just never know how a whole week together will be with 2 families under one roof. It was perfect! The house is literally right on the water with a great sandy beach. My Kids are older (25, 20,20) but my brother's youngest was 11. All the kids had a blast in the water and the view to the water from the kitchen and dining area is beautiful. Plus, it makes it easy for everyone to be in constant sight for parents. The beds were VERY comfy and the home was well appointed with dishes and cook ware. It was also very CLEAN. The area is quite private even though there are homes right next door. There is a nice little market across the street that has great Pizza, Sandwiches and Wine. Just a quick 10-15 minute drive to Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear Dunes and Fish town (Leeland) which I definitely recommend. There are beautiful beaches in Leeland and just outside of Sleeping bear Dunes. Also, the river tubing on Platte River was fun. Even though the dining table was big enough for us to eat together inside we spent each dinner outside on the deck watching the water and sunset. We really loved this place.
The owners were great. My daughter left her pillow accidently at the cabin and they were nice enough to mail it back to us!
We will DEFINATELY stay at this cabin again.
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Top rated by guests
9.7Outstanding
(62 Ratings)
"The older house was hotter than expected… fans worked some. mooring for boat not strong enough but boat people brought another anchor which worked great. The deck was very rough and one child stepped ..."
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