Entire home
Lakefront cottage on the north shore of Little Traverse Lake.
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Reviews
8.2 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Cedar, MI
- Place, Little Traverse Lake3 min walk
- Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore20 min walk
- Place, Front Street30 min drive
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
+1
5 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Lakefront cottage on the north shore of Little Traverse Lake.
Beautiful lakefront home in the heart of Leelanau County's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Located on a quiet scenic road on the north shore of Little Traverse Lake, directly across the street from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. Hike one mile to a beautiful Lake Michigan secluded beach on Good Harbor Bay. Enjoy quick access to the Heritage Trail, as well as Leelanau’s mountain biking trails. Centrally located between Glen Arbor, Leland, Cedar, and Suttons Bay. Just a short drive to wineries, beaches and more. Well stocked kitchen and outdoor grill for those who love to cook. Recently updated with new fridge, dishwasher, toilets, grill and a brand new dock.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
No cats. Please inform host. $75 cleaning charge.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Cedar
Located in Cedar, this holiday home is on a lake. 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 Jacob's Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cedar, MI
What's nearby
- Little Traverse Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Front Street - 30 min drive - 42.9 km
- Traverse City Beach - 38 min drive - 49.5 km
- Crystal Mountain - 46 min drive - 71.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Pegtown Station - 10 min drive
- The Foothills Cafe - 22 min drive
- Cedar Tavern - 12 min drive
- Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery - 17 min drive
- Chateau Fontaine - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.2
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window7.4/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
10/10
Location
8.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
13 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Lauren C.
19 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lauren C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tom M.
25 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Traverse Lake Getaway
Tom M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marcy G.
10 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Gathering
Marcy G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Linda B.
13 July 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting.
Linda B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Genaveve O.
20 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake house
Genaveve O.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Keith P.
9 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Great location, dated cottage
Keith P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Kim Z.
28 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Kim Z.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Tim H.
4 September 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick trip on Little Traverse Lake
Tim H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Amy L.
18 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Daughters wedding
Amy L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lisa C.
8 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
VERY misleading listing
Lisa C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Billy J.
19 August 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not Quite As It Seems
Billy J.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
7 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, not kid or larger group friendly
Verified traveller
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Smita N.
6 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfortable Lake House
Smita N.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Logan A.
10 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location.
Logan A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melissa S.
17 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Craig is so lovely!
Melissa S.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Annette G.
22 August 2021
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not as Expected
Annette G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Derek N.
16 August 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great Location, Home needs lots of TLC.
Derek N.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Neco C.
8 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Company Retreat
Neco C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Toni H.
28 July 2021
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, home needs work
Toni H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Irena G.
20 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location, enjoy the outdoors
Irena G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kristin H.
5 July 2021
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Trip Review
Kristin H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sydney C.
19 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Wonderful
Sydney C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lori M.
6 September 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Power washer needed
Lori M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Daniel F.
10 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway in these crazy times
Daniel F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
About the host
Hosted by Craig and Karen Olmsted
Karen and Leda Olmsted manage this property. You can find Karen working at all the local farmer's markets in Leelanau county, where she sells their family's locally raised grass fed beef. Leda is a yoga teacher and paddleboard athlete who spends her summers in Northern Michigan teaching SUP yoga and guiding SUP adventures, and women's surf camps.
Why they chose this property
This property has been in the Olmsted family since Craig Olmsted built it with his father in 1976.
What makes this property unique
Little Traverse Lake is a quiet, warm, peaceful lake. It's ideal location between Glen Arbor and Leland, right off scenic road M-22, is directly across the street from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore property. Its secluded, wooded, and within a short hike to Lake Michigan.
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