Excellent location for a quintessential Michigan vacation! Very cozy and personable cabin - felt like staying at Grandmaâs, not just a rental. Highly recommend.
It was wooded and off the beaten path which we liked. The inside is cozy with comfortable sleeping. The screened in back porch is certainly a plus. Weâll be back next summer!
We had a fantastic time staying at this cabin. It was clean and as described. The weather was quite warm the day we arrived, but despite no A/C, using the fans and opening the windows at night cooled it down quite quickly and we were very comfortable (and my husband is notoriously picky about his sleeping temperature!). Linens and beds were comfortable. We loved the screened in porch. We were visiting with local family, so did not really use the kitchen other than making coffee in the mornings. There was both a Keurig and regular coffee pot though!Location was great- 9 minutes to Esch Beach (highly recommend!), 11 min to Empire and Sleeping Bear, maybe 20 min to Glen Arbor. This was our first time Up North and we hope to return again. Would definitely stay at Phil and Ginny's cabin again!
the cabin was perfect for our group of two couples and one infant. wonderful location and everything we needed to enjoy cooking together, watching movies, and hiking in sleeping bear.
What a wonderful cabin in the woods with opportunity to visit so many areas of Michigan. Also opportunity to sit back and enjoy nature at its best and donât forget those lovely night skies. Enjoyed every minute of our time and thank you for sharing your lovely cabin. We hope to visit again.
Nicely secluded and homey place to lay your heads at night. Kitchen had all we needed to start each day and the porch was a fun spot for Euchere in the evenings. Great place to stay if spending time at Sleeping Bear.
Very private and peaceful property. My dog and I enjoyed walking the trails, listening to the coyotes and owls. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of outlets for charging electronics. Conveniently located to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Honor, Empire and anywhere else in the area you want to venture to.
The cabin is gorgeous. Inside had everything you needed to cook and eat in. Outside had trails and a beaver dam my kids loved. Very close to sleeping bear dunes, empire beach and riverside canoe rental! We will definitely be back!
Ideal location for visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes and local towns. Property is private for those wanting time away from crowds to enjoy nature. Wildlife, especially birds, abound. Owners very responsive to questions.
We stayed at a wonderful cabin near The Sleeping dunes national Lakeshore. It was a great spot to be near the dune climb and other areas of the national park. The cabin was tucked away In a very quiet area. I would book it again, in a heartbeat!
This was a fantastic place to get away, binge on football and enjoy the natural beauty of northern Michigan. This cabin is equipped with everything necessary to spend a wonderful Christmas away.
Can't think of a better experience for our family this holiday season! This was our second visit and looking forward to our next stay. The cabin provided a warm and cozy space to hunker down during the blizzard. Thanks for the opportunity to stay!
Phil and Ginny Lavender are the property owners. We are both retired and would love to share our new vacation home with you. Our primary home is in Lake Orion, MI. although we both were born and raised in western Michigan.
Phil's mother and grandparents grew up in the area and Benzie County has always been a second home. The family cabin, built in the late '30's is located just a few hundred yards away. Building our own log cabin has always been a goal for Phil and his sister who also built 2 cabins nearby.
Special attractions to our place are the birds and other wildlife, the closeness of Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Little Platte Lake and the Platte River. We have no neighbors close- by so it provides a very private, quiet, peaceful setting. We especially enjoy our back porch overlooking a quiet stream and woods. We also enjoy evening campfires and back-yard barbecues.