The Tree House in the Heart of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore
Empire, Butte County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
The Tree House in the Heart of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore NOW TAKING SUMMER 2024 - 2025 RESERVATIONS. Welcome to our Tree House in the Sleeping Bear National Park. The Tree House is a carriage house in the forest approximately 3 miles from the Village of Empire and 3 miles from Glen Arbor. Twenty to 30 minutes to Traverse City.. You may rely upon the accuracy of the calendar that appea...
The Tree House in the Heart of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore NOW TAKING SUMMER 2024 - 2025 RESERVATIONS. Welcome to our Tree House in the Sleeping Bear National Park. The Tree House is a carriage house in the forest approximately 3 miles from the Village of Empire and 3 miles from Glen Arbor. Twenty to 30 minutes to Traverse City.. You may rely upon the accuracy of the calendar that appears on VRBO.>Minimum stay during peak season (Memorial Day - Labor Day) is 7 nights. (Saturday-Saturday)>Check in on Saturday, and check out on Saturday. Sorry, we do not break up weeks.>Maximum fire law occupancy is 4 >We are pet friendly, within reason. There is a pet fee to consider and crates are required for a pet left alone on the property. We have purchased a crate that you may rent if you cannot bring one. We no longer allow cats.>All guests are required to purchase VRBO rental insurance and we also participate in the refundable deposit program.National Geographic 2012 TOP 10 BEST SUMMER VACATION PLACES.The Tree House is located in the heart of Good Morning America's Most Beautiful Place in America...Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore.This completely furnished carriage apartment was built by the owners. The house is situated on 30 acres, on a secluded road with minimal traffic, directly across from the Sleeping Bear National Forest. Comfortably sleeps 2 adults but can sleep 4. The apartment is upstairs, essentially a tree house in the woods and separate from the main house. Exactly half way between Glen Arbor and Empire. Less than a mile from the beautiful Glen Lakes; swimming, jet ski rental, boat rental and fishing. Empire and Glen Arbor restaurants, shopping, art galleries and more within a 10 minute drive. Golf, horseback riding, hiking, less than a mile and only 20-25 minutes from Traverse City. There is also an art studio on the property and a large garden. Down the hill from the apartment is a large natural pond and from the apartment balcony deck you can observe the wildlife at the pond. Anytime you might see cranes, deer, foxes and even an occasional coyote. There is also a small pond off the garden, near the main house. Please check the calendar for available dates during your intended stay. During Peak Season (May - September ) check in day is ONLY on Saturday and check out the following Saturday. In the upper right side of the main page there is a link to the reservation calendar. You can view the available dates there. Check in Saturday, 5:00 pm - Check out Saturday 10 am.The property is closed to rentals from October 15 until Memorial Day weekend.PLEASE: when you inquire about reservations, please email me back and let me know your decision ! Thank you. Keywords: Sleeping Bear, house, apartment, upstairs, gay friendly, pets, Empire, Glen Arbor, Traverse City.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Toilet paper
- Basic soaps
- Heating
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Laundry
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Water skiing
- Water tubing
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Paddle boating
- Kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Cross-country skiing
- Sledding
- Snowmobiling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Rafting
- Horseback riding
- Winery tours
- Shopping
- Outlet shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Marina
- Hunting
- Gambling casinos
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Microwave
- Tennis court
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Free WiFi
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
Languages spoken
- English
Beach
- Beach nearby
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
Internet
- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee grinder
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Ice maker
- Oven
- Toaster
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hob
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Toilet paper
- Shower
- Soap
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Video library
- DVD player
- Stereo
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Garden
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Up to 23 kg per pet
- Welcoming dogs only
Suitability accessibility
- Designated smoking areas
- Note from host: OUTDOORS ONLY
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- On a lake
- On the waterfront
- In a village
- Near the marina
- On a river
Things to do
- Bicycles
- Golf
- Tennis
- Casino nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Boat
- Kayak
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Winery tours nearby
General
- Bicycles
- Property does not allow children
- Garden
- Unit size: 700 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 5:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 27
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Adults only : Adults only
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
- Smoking allowed: Smoking allowed: in designated areas
- We reserve the right to limit or withdraw pool use. : We reserve the right to limit or withdraw pool use.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Empire
Located in Empire, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Little Glen Lake 5 min drive
- Glen Lake 9 min drive
- Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive 9 min drive
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 11 min drive
- Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum 15 min drive
Getting around
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) 47 min drive
Restaurants
- Cherry Republic 10 min drive
- Arts Tavern 10 min drive
- Boone Dock's 10 min drive
- Blu 11 min drive
- Shipwreck Cafe 9 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Tree House in the Heart of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at The Tree House in the Heart of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore ?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Tree House in the Heart of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Tree House in the Heart of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore located?
Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Little Glen Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Glen Lake and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are also within 6 miles (10 km).