Quiet Retreat in the woods, near Empire Beach

Room	Count	Capacity	Details
bedroom	1	sleeps 4	1 Queen Bed 2 Single Beds
bathroom, 1 half bathroom	1		Bathtub · Toilet Toilet

Our retreat is located on 120 acres of beautiful wooded land in Leelanau county. To arrive you drive on a well maintained two track through a lovely woods. When you step out of your car, you truly understand the notion of ‘getting away.’House is a 1200 sq ft timber frame,mortice and tenon frame, with stress skin panels. Custom made cabinets. House is a simple yet elegant design.The kitchen is nicely equipped, with a nice collection of cook books. Also a nice collection of reading books. A good place for quiet contemplation.The house comfortably sleeps four guests.There is good hiking right out the front door!We are located 9 miles to Empire Beach, and 18 miles from Traverse City.This region is renowned for its natural beauty, the spectacular sand beaches of Lake Michigan, the vineyards and cherry orchards of Leelanau County. The closest golf course is four miles away. Empire is the gateway to the 70,000 acre national park, Sleeping Bear Dunes. No shortage of skiing, hiking, beach combing, canoeing, fishing and peace and quiet.We are located only twenty minutes to Traverse City, which offers many fine dining possibilities as well as the newly renovated State Theater, home of the Traverse City Film Festival.An additional timber framed guest cabin is available, a stones throw from the house. For an additional $75 you may have use of this cabin.There is a cordwood sauna also available. It is wood fired. You can take advantage of a nice hot sauna by arranging with your host, for an additional rate of $60.If you are looking for the peace and quiet of the woods, this is an ideal place to be.

Attraction	Distance
Philip A. Hart Visitor Center	12 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore	13 min drive
Glen Lake	13 min drive
Little Glen Lake	14 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum	25 min drive

Restaurant	Distance
Papa J’s Pizzeria	16 min drive
Peg Town Station	11 min drive
La Becasse Restaurant	8 min drive
Broomstack Kitchen And Taphouse	12 min drive
Food For Thought	17 min drive

Transportation	Details
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)	Cherry Capital)

Is Quiet Retreat in the woods, near Empire Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Retreat in the woods, near Empire Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Retreat in the woods, near Empire Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Retreat in the woods, near Empire Beach located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Glen Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Bright Lake. Little Glen Lake and Philip A. Hart Visitor Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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 policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedOn-site parties or group events are strictly prohibitedHost has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the tripHost has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the propertyWe should mentionA car is required for transport to and from this property

Located in Empire, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.