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

Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
4.9
Outstanding(71 Reviews)

Cottage in Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this cottage rental

Fall is upon us with the wild extravaganza of colors - but the beauty of summer is still here
with miles of beaches within Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Restaurants, breweries, wineries, it's all waiting for you to visit and enjoy - the crowds of summer are gone - come and enjoy, Mother Nature is getting prepared to open her canvas for that Northern Michigan Splendor we all love to see Northern Michigan - leave your frustrations at home - this is a time to rejuvenate and enjoy the wide-open beaches of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore - enjoy the cool evenings be the firepit, the warm days walking beaches, woodland trails, stellar golf courses - come join us in the evenings at your new favorite restaurant.
Our goal, through Whispering Pines Cottage, is to provide you and your family privacy, solitude, a chance for your family to 're-connect' and comfortable lodging when you're up north having family fun in our beautiful, friendly, and fun-filled area for the whole family.
Little towns with stores, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and a meadery abound in our corner of Northwest, Michigan. The fun never ends in Benzie and Leelanau County.
Whispering Pines Cottage is just 15 minutes away from the 'Most Beautiful Place in America' - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore bounded by M-22, Michigan's Scenic Highway. That 10-minute drive (2.5 miles) will put you on the shore of Platte Bay within the 35 miles of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore – with miles of hiking/biking trails, pristine sand beaches, crystal clear waters for swimming.
Steelhead fishing fall through spring in our Betsie and Platte Rivers, Summer trout fishing on our many streams and lakes, Late summer and fall Salmon and Lake Trout in Lake Michigan.
Golf -Crystal Mountain Resort, Crystal Lake -Beulah, Pinecroft-Beulah, Champion Hills, Mistwood, Bear Lake, Dunes, Chestnut Hills, Arcadia Bluffs, Interlochen – these and more within 30 minutes of the cottage.
Autumn is just around the corner and Mother Nature has her elves prepared with their paint and paint brushes ready to color the tree leaves for that Northern Splendor we all love to see at the end of summer. September and October is a beautiful time to vacation in Northern Michigan - leave your frustrations at home - this is a time to rejuvenate and enjoy the wide open beaches of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore - enjoy the cool evenings by the firepit, the warm days walking beaches, woodland trails, stellar golf courses - come join us in the evenings at your new favorite restaurant.
Little towns with stores, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and a meadery abound in our corner of Northwest, Michigan. The fun never ends in Benzie County.
Whispering Pines Cottage is just 20 minutes away from the 'Most Beautiful Place in America' - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore bounded by M-22, Michigan's Scenic Highway. That 10-minute drive (2.5 miles) will put you on the shore of Platte Bay within the 35 miles of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Our goal, through Whispering Pines Cottage, is to provide you and your family privacy, solitude, a chance for your family to 're-connect' and comfortable lodging when you're up north having family fun in our beautiful, friendly, and fun-filled area for the whole family.
Crystal Mountain Ski Resort with down-hill is just 20 minutes away. Miles of Cross-country skiing trails /snowshoeing are just minutes away within the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore

Whispering Pines Cottage overlooks our two acre "Mirror Pond", a deep, spring fed, icy-cold body of water home to our native brook trout (The State "Fish" of Michigan) and rainbow trout, with a large stand of tall White Pine as a backdrop behind the pond. Our cozy cottage has two bedrooms with queen-sized beds, dressers and closets, a bathroom with shower, living room - with gas fireplace, Wi-Fi, Int4rnet, TV and a large couch for laid-back evenings after a busy day exploring Benzie and Leelanau Counties, a fully equipped kitchen with adjacent dining area which has a "slider" to our deck, overlooking "Mirror Pond", gas grill, and patio furniture. The cottage also has a washer and dryer for your convenience. The closely mowed grass surrounding the cottage and pond provide ample area to stretch your legs and enjoy the property. The bird feeders attract numerous species of birds from the forested area around the cottage who also "kick-out" enough bird seed for the "resident ducks" who come to the grassy areas surrounding the feeders for the treat left for them by their "cousins". Pond visitors include various species of ducks, Blue Herons, and occasional Egret's, and resident deer. Whispering Pines Cottage is at the hub of Our Northwestern Michigan vacation paradise. Going West on Honor Hwy (US-31) within fifteen minutes you'll quickly arrive on the shore of Lake Michigan in the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Going East within ten minutes you'll arrive at Interlochen National Music Camp with its summer student performances as well as international "headliners" contracted by the Interlochen Music Camp to perform during the summer with monies raised from performances going toward student scholarships and operation of the school. Going North up Benzie Hwy 669 will quickly get you into the Sleeping Bear National Park's northern reaches as well as the "Winery Vineyards" of Leelanau County.
Five -night minimum June through August and three nights minimum May, September, October and two night minimum the rest of the year.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI

Reviews

4.9
Outstanding(71 Reviews)
4.9
Aug 2024
Great
4.9
Jul 2024
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!!
4.9
Jun 2024
Great place. Good location.
4.9
Oct 2023
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 🙂
4.9
Oct 2023
The property owners are amazing. They went above and beyond and made our stay even better.
4.9
Sep 2023
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!
4.9
Sep 2023
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.
4.9
Aug 2023
We chose this location specifically for access to Interlochen Center for the Arts, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, and Frankfort. We love the area and always run out of time to do everything. This trip was for music. It was the perfect distance for dinner away from the venue, and a short drive to the venue. There was plenty of space on the rainy day to spread out, play games and have snacks (we always travel with groceries). The property has so much natural beauty with the lake like a mirror, wildflowers and birds. Owners are very nice and provide a well stocked home. Many kitchen appliances and utensils. Lots of board games. Grill. Nice deck furniture. Highly recommend.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Sleeping Bear Dunes?

The average price for a rental in Sleeping Bear Dunes is R 5,413 per night. This rental is R 1,281 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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