This was a perfect place for a last minute get away for a trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Jeffrey was attentive to our needs and we had everything we needed. The bed was comfy, the property peaceful and the host was warm and welcoming. We appreciate the kindness and willingness to make our stay satisfying.

Jeffrey was very friendly and did a great job making us feel at home and checking to see that we had what we needed. We liked being less than an hour away from trails and Traverse City, and we used this place as a home-base to do hiking and sight-seeing. Jeffrey mentioned to us that this was more like "rustic camping" than a hotel, which was true, and we really appreciate him being up-front about that. The trailer had electricity and new carpeting.

Great location, beautiful scenery, but roughing it in a camper with no running water and barely electricity. Bring your own bedding.

Being my first Airbnb and it was also Leah's first time renting her cottage out through Airbnb I was completely amazed by the place and Leah overall. Everything was described perfectly and I loved my stay. The lake is quiet and nice to get the kayaks out on. The fire pit was in a great location next to the lake making for perfect nights to relax and take in the view of the stars. Highly recommend especially for the value and would definitely stay here again. Also the 30 min drive to traverse city through the forest was desirable and a perfect distance travel while staying away from all the tourists near the city.

Leah's cottage is very charming! The row boat and kayaks are lots of fun. It is quite far from town so I would only recommend this spot for those who really want a quite, country get away. The lake is lovely.

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This is a quiet place - great place to kick back and relax if you are looking to get away from it all. Very nice atmosphere. It has a very nice lot with lots of lakefront and country amenities.

Our experience with Ellen's cabin was absolutely wonderful! We really cannot recommend it enough. The cabin is very spacious. In fact, the pictures really do not give it justice! There are a lot of amenities, including a washer and dryer, dishwasher, and oven. There is no internet but that helps with the charm of the cabin. You can really unwind and not think about work! The cabin also includes a pool table and a dart board. It's a great way to connect. In addition, there is a wonderful porch and a lot of space for dogs. Speaking of dogs, there are two very lovely pups running around - one is a collie mix and the other is a goldie. The area is very secluded but there are nice walks nearby, a river landing, and I personally loved running on the backroads. You also have a nice view of the stars. Both hosts are absolutely lovely and very welcoming. They felt like great friends! tl;dr - Absolutely great place with great hosts. We will definitely come back!

We had a great time. My kids can't stop taking about how great the place was. The owners are very friendly. The place was well kept and nice and quiet. Thank you for our stay it was great!!!!!

Ellen and Larry were extremely accommodating to our constantly changing arrival time. The location is great and secluded. The space was very cool and much larger than the pictures can show. We only occupied the unit for sleeping, but were extremely comfortable in the early morning and at night. We've already told our family and friends about it.

Great location and great value!

Ellen's communication was prompt every time. Her check in and check out are flexible, allowing for easier travel arrangements. The apartment is lovely, spacious and comfortable.

If you're looking for a quiet place to stay with beautiful fall foliage surrounding you, this is the place! A few miles off the main road, travel down dirt roads, turn into the property, pull up to a beautiful red barn, and you've arrived. A hand-drawn map provided by our hosts upon arrival was very helpful - it featured the nearest gas station and the best way to get to town. Ascending a staircase behind the barn, you approach a private entrance to the upstairs apartment. Surrounded by fall leaves and well-lit, the entrance is very welcoming. Stepping inside, you see a huge common area with a full kitchen, dining, living areas and billiard table. One bed and bath were perfect for us, but we're definitely recommending to our family - you could easily sleep a few on the sleeper sectional and bring a sleeping bag or air mattress to set up in the rest of the living space. Only 15-20 minutes from Traverse City's restaurants & shopping, we were able to easily visit several times during our stay. We highly recommend this spot & definitely plan to return!

Ellen and Larry were very friendly. The place was clean, in a great place for walking on trails, and had everything you could ask for (snacks, dishes and pots and pans, towels, sheets, toiletries, DirecTV, etc). It was nice to only be a 25 minute drive from downtown Traverse City as well. We can't wait to go back!

Ellen & Larry are great. The accommodation is everything and more than the ad describes. I definitely recommend it and will be going back.

Everything was great. I was surprised by how well the cabin was stocked. Stuff like charcoal, lighter fluid, chimney starter were provided. Nice bedding and linens too. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils and seasonings. Lots of nice touches that go beyond the essentials. This is much appreciated since the cabin is very remote. It's not like you can just run out to the convenience store at the drop of a hat. Great communication from start to finish. My family and I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

We had a great stay at Erik's river cabin. It was immaculately clean, well-appointed and super comfortable. All the creature comforts in an idyllic natural setting. It's a little tough to find because of the small country roads but more than worth the hunt. We highly recommend this place and are dying to stay there again!

The weekend was wonderful and the cabin was as beautiful as the owner described. The directions were great and the owner kept in contact with us to insure everything was as expected. Our first try on Air BNB was worth the effort! I hope to come again.

The Jensen's cabin is a wonderful place to unwind. It's location inside a nice wood let us experience pure nature with all the amenities needed for a great vacation. The perfectly kept cabin is charming and the river adjacent to the lot is amazing! We enjoyed our stay there also because of the friendly communication of our hosts providing for an unforgetable stay! We would love to come again!

The log cabin home by the river was exactly that and it was beautiful weekend spent with great friends! The kitchen was a dynamite part where we made pizza together one night and then all gathered around the table and laughed til we cried. The bonfire pit but the river was magical as we cozied up, told stories, and watched the night sky! This place is spacious, inviting, and Erik and his wife were more than helpful. When it stormed one night, Erik checked in to make sure the house was good and we were all safe and sound! I can't wait to return to Traverse City and I would surely go back to the cabin!

We stayed here for 4 days in October. Erik was a fantastic host throughout. When we arrived there was a bottle of local wine waiting for us as well as a guest book and list of nearby Traverse City attractions. The cabin is in a very remote location but Erik sends very detailed instructions with how to find it. Very peaceful, right by the river. The cabin itself is in great condition and very clean, exactly as described. The kitchen is large and complete with many spices, wine glasses, and pots and pans. We had a short power outage in the area for about 3 hours. We called Erik and he was very helpful with calling the electric company and informed us that it was an outage that was affecting several people in the area and even got us an estimate of when the power would come back on. He apologized several times, even though it was not his fault and there was nothing he could have done to prevent it. The power was restored shortly after and we enjoyed our stay. Great location, great cabin, and great host. Highly recommend!

We had a great experience with this rental. It was a very clean and maintained cabin. The setting is very peaceful. You are surrounded by wilderness and are for the most part secluded from any neighbors except for the occassional fly fisher or kayaker on the river running behind the house. There are several trails close by we biked and hiked but we spent most of our time on the deck and around the firepit. The wired speakers on the porch were an added bonus. The kitchen is very well equipped and very spacious. It is a little bit of a trek to downtown but worth the drive to be in the setting that comes along with this cabin. The host is very thorough and provided us with any detail we may have needed. He made sure to check up throughout our stay to make sure everything in the cabin was running smoothly. I would highly recommend staying here if you are looking for a true rustic wilderness experience.

Wonderful log cabin in the woods, secluded but accessible... Great for relaxing, hiking, snowshoeing. Great hosts who were easy to reach if needed, lots of ideas for local activities and keepers of a beautiful home. Can't wait to stay in the summer!

Quiet! Nature! Peaceful! Great place to enjoy some family time! Im home wellrested! Wonderful couple! Newlyweds (9 months) as of this post! Accommodating!

Andrew and Kayla are some of the nicest and most kind people you can meet. Nothing speaks better to that than them simply picking us up in the middle of the night as we were arriving very late, got lost and ran out of gas. They also made recommendations on anything we wanted to see. You won't get better customer service than that anywhere! As for their cottage is located in the middle of the woods, basically, and it is very nicely secluded. If you are looking for a getaway from a busy city life and possibly want to do some hiking, kayaking or riding mountain bikes or ATVs, there are more trails immediately surrounding the house than I have ever seen in my life. Great people, great place, great memories!

My husband and I stayed one night here for our anniversary weekend in Traverse City. Both Andrew and Kayla were very friendly and welcoming. Our GPS gave us incorrect directions, so they were nice enough to help us find the cabin! It is a cute log cabin in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by woods. Just beautiful! I should note that this is their home, so you are sharing half of the cabin that they live in. We missed this detail when originally booking, but were still very pleased with our visit. It was a quiet night, and we had access to everything that we needed, including a cute television area where my husband and I watched a movie before bed. Very friendly, honest, hospitable couple, with an adorable cabin to share :) I would definitely recommend!!

Our hosts were wonderful making certain, due to our late arrival, that we made it, that we had a key and that we found everything that we needed. It is a quiet wood land setting, just what we desired, off the beaten path, wonderfully quiet and picturesque. It is a great log cabin experience and we would love to come up again for a cross country ski weekend. We highly recommend this cabin, especially for those who want to get away, and for those who enjoy the solitude of the north woods.

Really enjoyed our vacation here. Nice location and friendly host family. The house is beautiful. Highly recommend.

Andrew and Kayla were super welcoming, and anxious to make us welcome and comfortable. We enjoyed the quiet, peaceful place and the surrounding setting.

Beth's cabin on the river was the perfect weekend getaway. We spent the entire weekend hanging out on the outdoor patio, watching the river and enjoying the fall colors. We will definitely visit again!

This little cabin on the river was the perfect Mother's Day retreat for my little family! The cabin had everything we needed and the river flowing out front was so peaceful! We definitely want to come back in the summer and tie some floats to the trees!

Her cabin was perfect for us. A cozy place with a river flowing right beside it for kayaking. it was worth travelling the distance from Traverse city. Would definitely go back again ..

My trip to Beth's River Cabin was better than I could have imagined! Although it ended up being a chilly weekend, Beth turned the fire on prior to my arrival so I walked in to a toasty, cozy, cabin! The cabin itself is as described and had really all that you need! Don't let the bunk beds mislead you - they are very comfortable and there were plenty of extra pillows and plush blankets provided. This was just the perfect location for a weekend away. One of the only "Up North" Airbnb homes I have found where my dog was welcome to run off leash right from the cabin. No cell service and no wi-fi, which is exactly what I was looking for. Beth shared plenty of nearby areas to explore that had little to no people at all. Imagine having an entire forest to yourself! Beth stays on the property and it was so nice to chat with her and meet her two sweet dogs, but it still felt like a completely secluded and private spot. If you are looking to enjoy nature, spend some time away from "real life" and just relax, this is the place for you!

Oh my! What a fantastic site and host! Beth was very accommodating in every way. She is so pleasant and so cool!!! Even though we only seen her 2 times in 5 days. We haven't been that relaxed in many moons. The property is outstanding. Quite, serine and a lot of it! The outdoor shower is the cats meow!!! Everything you need besides clothes and food is at your finger tips. Pack light. The cabin was so cozy and comfortable. The bed and bedding was unbelievable. I packed bedding for us both and needed none of it. Our Newfoundland dog had a ball as well. There is no need for leashes. I suggest bringing some music which we did. Or maybe a clock radio for football games (which I didn't). Only because there is no service for phones. I like being off the grid but missed a football game. (Personal problem).....Other than that I can't say enough of this place and only hope to go back soon! REAL REAL SOON!

We enjoyed our stay at Elizabeth's place. She has everything you need and our family loved our time tucked into the pines and sitting back and watching the river go by. We look forward to visiting again in the near future.

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Absolutely beautiful! Everything about this place was perfect! The cabin is adorable and comfy. No one around so it was sooo peaceful! We were in awe of the stars at night! Manistee River is about 15 steps out the front door of the cabin. My family had a great time and cant wait to plan a trip there again next year! Beth was an awesome host! She was super sweet and went over and above to make sure we were comfortable and had all we needed! My daughter talked about her sweet lil dogs the whole way home! :) Thank you again Beth for making our first family trip so memorable!

Our trip was absolutely wonderful! The place is very clean and well-organized. We didn't have much of a chance to go in the lake, but it was pretty and secluded! We didn't have any problems coordinating arrival or departure and instructions for cleaning up the house/leaving were perfect!

The apartment was sweet and super-clean. Bed wonderful. Hot tub magnificent (especially after a mountain bike race). Beautiful lakeside location. Little welcoming gestures like bananas, granola bars... even a bottle of wine. All around lovely stay.

Lovely home, lovely stay!

Very cute place. Very secluded and quiet. Perfect little getaway spot. Only about 10 minutes from downtown Traverse too. Diane was very helpful and answered all questions that I had.

The place was wonderful! Super clean and comfortable and self contained. Perfect location- beautiful site! There is a nice outdoor hot tub, fire pit, dock, hammock and boats to use. Diane was wonderful- took great care to make sure we were comfortable. The instructions were well described and this whole experience was easy, pleasant and very enjoyable. There are nice places to walk around the lake, and you are about a 25 min drive from Traverse city. I would totally recommend this to anyone - thank you Diane !

Not only was our host welcoming and thorough, but our private apartment was way nicer than we expected!! Giant shower with nice water pressure, towels, hot tub, awesome bed with fluffy comforter, and firepit on the private beach! Even a hammock and all of the utensils and a little griddle to make breakfast! There were tons of pamphlets that we utilized to guide us around town to. A+!

Writing on behalf of Moreen, our stay with Diane was extremely out of the ordinary! Moreen was in a car accident four hours into her vacation, and so I, her son, stayed at the lake apartment while caring for my parents. Diane and her husband not only supported my family in this difficult time, they came to visit at the hospital until other family members were able to travel to Traverse City. I cannot overstate Diane and Jeff's kindness as hosts in remarkable circumstances. Coming back to the lake after a hard day made the entire situation easy to handle!

This was our first time using airbnb, so we were unsure what to expect (especially with owners on site). However, this was a quaint apartment with very comfortable amenities and some personal touches of home. The owners, Diane and Jeff, peeked out only one time to say a quick hello and checked in by email to make sure we had everthing we needed. There were instructions for everything, so we were well informed of where everything was located and how everything worked. The bedding was very comfotable, and we didnt find the we were missing anything at all. The dock, sandy beach area, fire pit, and especially the hot tub were only raised to a more romantic level by the private awesome scenery. We named a duck couple the was present the whole time Ken and Nancy...after a lovely older couple we met earlier on our wine tasting adventures. We recommend the treasure hunting story telling at Mari Vineyards, the artichoke dip at the French Valley Vineyard, the prime rib and rack of lamb at the Old Mission Tavern, and make sure to walk up to #9/#10 at the Sleeping Bear Dunes on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. This apartment was the perfect beginning and end to each of our adventures. We hope to return someday when it is warmer so we can use the pontoon boat as well:) Enjoy Life! Pam and Dave.

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I had a great quick overnight stay at Anne's place. Anne was very welcoming and she has an awesome place. Beautiful home with birds and right on a lake. Super comfortable bed and very clean house. Lots of privacy as you have the downstairs where the bedroom and bathroom are. Wish I had more time as it was all very peaceful and she has beautiful artwork. Would definitely stay again!!

Anne was such a warm and gracious host. The room/house was exactly how it was presented in the photos and description. To top it off - we were greeted by a bowl of cherries and water after a long day of traveling. She makes a fierce cup of coffee which we savored sitting on her rear porch overlooking pine trees - stunning! Recommend highly!

Anne's home is clean, bright and lovely. Wonderful spot away from it society but near enough to Traverse City to do anything in town. Awesome art all around and a really good vibe for her place. Very cool Nothern spot near a beautiful lake.

We loved Anne! She is a very welcoming and generous host. The room was great and the house is very comfortably furnished. We had good coffee, toast and conversation. She was also very accomodating with our arrival and departure times.

Anne and her place in the woods and close to a lake exceeded my expectations. Over a cup of coffee and piece of toast she prepared we chatted and watched the many birds visiting her feeders. I went away and returned as I liked. My three nights of sound sleep in a comfortable bed and room were welcome. All in all my three days were just great.

Anne’s place is a cozy house that feels like it’s deep in the woods, even though it is actually on a lake. The guest area is the entire downstairs, which includes the bedroom, bathroom, and reading room with a patio door that opens to the back yard. Upstairs is an inviting kitchen and living room. Anne is an artist and the place has many paintings and photos about it that add character. Anne is a cheerful talker, and very accommodating, exactly what you want in a hostess. You won't be disappointed. Make sure you get the directions down pat. The last turn onto her street is hard to find in the dark. Without meaning to sound trite, a "Pure Michigan" experience.

I was looking for a dog friendly place to stay during my visit in Traverse City and this home was perfect. Anne loved my dogs as if they were her own. Traveling with two large dogs can be difficult sometimes so it's nice to find someone who will take you in. The home is super cozy and the yard is large enough for the dogs to run around in. Anne suggested a great place to have dinner that evening (Peegeos- Pizza) when we arrived and even made me coffee before leaving in the morning. I would def stay here again.

Had a fantastic stay at Anne's beautiful home. The fall colors were just gorgeous and the lake is lovely. Anne is a great hostess!