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Sleeping Bear Dunes, SAT-SAT ONLY, partial linens, (3-day min after Labor Day)

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Living room - private quiet country location, 1 mile to beautiful Big Glen Lake!
Dining area
Cozy living room with deck outside front door
Living room, kitchen
Well equipped kitchen. Kitchen island / dining table is chock full of games

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6118.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Maple City, MI
  • Glen Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Crystal River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Private bath large guest room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sleeping Bear Dunes, SAT-SAT ONLY, partial linens, (3-day min after Labor Day)

Welcome to The Dragonfly, your personal "Up North" retreat! The Dragonfly is a weekly rental, Saturday to Saturday during the spring and summer. 3-day minimum available after Labor Day.

GUESTS MUST BRING SHEETS, PILLOW CASES, AND TOWELS. Host provides pillows, blankets, bedspreads, mattress pads, and dish towels.

This newer manufactured home sits on 1.75 acres, just 1 mile from Big Glen Lake and Old Settler's Park (dock, swimming, kayak launch). Minutes from the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Glen Arbor, and Empire. This immaculate, quiet, and charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home boasts a spacious, open living area and split floor plan.

Quiet country location but close to everything you love about the Sleeping Bear Dunes region. It is private, cozy, well-equipped, and has ample parking. Three bedrooms sleeps a total of 6: two queens (one in each main bedroom) and a trundle bed with 2 twins (in 3rd bedroom). Two full baths. The home is comfortably furnished.

On the property you'll find a fire pit for enjoyable campfires. Fire wood furnished, as well as a gas grill. It is a light and airy property but shade is also provided by magnificent pines. The back half of the property is wooded. There are two dining areas outside - one near the grill and the other on the deck. Each seat 6. The home has a full kitchen, a kitchen island that serves as the dining table and game space, and dishwasher. You'll be able to spread out and relax in this comfy home! Central heating and cooling.

THERE IS NO WASHER/DRYER

NOTE: Cleaning materials are ECO-friendly; no synthetic perfumes or scents are used; no scented air-freshener plug-ins (for those who are chemical or scent-sensitive).

Property manager

Bonnie Gonzales
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
GUESTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN SHEET SETS AND TOWELS. Blankets, pillows, mattress pads, and bedspreads are provided.
No parking/driving on grass between garage, driveway, and road. Septic tank and field are located here. Damage to them would be very costly. Thanks.
Quiet Hours 10pm - 8am

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
Seniors-only community.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Maple City

Located in Maple City, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Maple City, MI

What's nearby

  • Glen Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Crystal River - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 18 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peg Town Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Broomstack Kitchen And Taphouse - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleeping Bear Dunes, SAT-SAT ONLY, partial linens, (3-day min after Labor Day) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sleeping Bear Dunes, SAT-SAT ONLY, partial linens, (3-day min after Labor Day)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeping Bear Dunes, SAT-SAT ONLY, partial linens, (3-day min after Labor Day)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sleeping Bear Dunes, SAT-SAT ONLY, partial linens, (3-day min after Labor Day) located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Glen Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Little Glen Lake and Bright Lake. Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice place

lovely, well kept house
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tad P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Beautiful property, location convenience,lovely home, just all around great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Celebration

We really enjoyed our stay at the Dragonfly! The property was very clean and felt very comfortable right away. I enjoyed the personal touches and family history within the home. Location was great spot to drop paddle boards on little Glen Lake and explore surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

D C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place great host

We have stayed at the dragonfly three times. We have consistently found it to be a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

Well supplied kitchen
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place to stay

The superlative reviews for "The Dragonfly" are indeed accurate, our own experience shows. The place is comfortable, clean and conveniently located to many of the attractions in the area, while still affording privacy and peacefulness. Bonnie is a very conscientious host, and her communication is considerate and punctual. We would certainly want to stay here again, should the opportunity to visit the area arise again. Thank you Bonnie for helping to make our short vacation a wonderful and memorable one.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home!

Being able to be anywhere near the lake is a blessing. Bonnie was the best host with such kindness and local welcome! Our summer to say goodbye to our family lake house we are selling was made so comfortable with this lovely home. It was clean, cool, and lovely amenities!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Nice property, clean, well stocked. Good location to all nearby attractions. Great value!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right in the middle of it all

Super clean and centrally located.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R., Charlotte, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

This home was perfect for our families needs. Would stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Delight On All Accounts!

The place is lovely, and Bonnie is a stellar person to work with. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 24 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, super clean, great location, would stay here again!

We loved staying at this place. It was very spacious, very clean, and the host's communication was excellent. We biked & hiked in the Glen Arbor area. This place is just a very short, scenic drive to the stores and restaurants in downtown Glen Arbor. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Bonnie let me know exactly what to expect and it was a very nice and cozy home. Everyone was very pleased.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Minutes from Glen Arbor and perfect location.

Property is great location, quiet, clean, nicely furnished and comfortable. We also enjoyed the outside fire pit, seating and truly had everything we needed. Thanks for sharing your home Bonnie. We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

We had such a nice week-long stay at this property. It's in a convenient, quiet location and was the perfect space for our family of five. This property is nicely maintained and spotless and the owner is easily accessible should she need to be reached. Looking forward to a future stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay for our family of 5

My family had a wonderful 3 night stay here! Accommodations were perfect for our family of 5 (Dad, Mom, 14 yr. boy, 10 yr. girl, and 7 yr. boy). The area is beautiful and we would happily return. The hostess is very responsive and kind!! There is also an AMAZING playground just several driveways away that we thoroughly enjoyed for a couple hours during the final night of our stay (We even spent some time there after checking out!). Lastly, my 7 yr. son told me he wanted to live at the Dragonfly 😀. Thank you Bonnie for allowing us to enjoy your winter home, at the end of summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation spot

We had a fantastic week at bonnies dragonfly house! Everything was very neat clean and organized. She does a great job of providing everything you could possibly need. House was very comfortable, artwork was beautiful, plenty of wood provided for family fires. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay!

Bonnie's Cottage was the perfect stay! My boyfriend and I wanted to plan a trip and be close to the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City. This house was a great location, clean, spacious, and beautiful. Bonnie even left some Cherry republic Jam for a welcome gift. Would 100% recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

The Dragonfly is comfortable, attractive and close to everything we visited! It’s large enough for two couples and a child or two. We enjoyed the wooded setting, the outdoor firepit and Netflix movies when we weren’t out exploring the incredible Sleeping Bear Dunes region. Bonnie was very responsive at all times.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

D C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maple City

Clean and pleasant home. Property is well maintained Host is accommodating, helpful and thoughtful. We were very happy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Toni W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super clean!!!

Wow. Such a nice location. Close to Glen Arbor, Leelaand, Suttons Bay, Sleeping Bear Dunes. The house was super clean, bed was comfortable. I only wush i had non stick cooking spray for the pans. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

The Dragonfly was a perfect place for our sisters' vacation. It is cozy, warm, and welcoming. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, it provided us room to be together without disturbing one another with various sleep routines. The kitchen was extremely well-stocked with everything we needed and more. The antiques and furniture were beautiful and added to the ambiance. We even discovered a new favorite game amongst the many Bonnie has available (Trekking the National Parks). The location is an easy distance from many vacation activities. Bonnie was very kind and welcoming and quickly responded to any questions we had. We want to come back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, perfect house!

You can go ahead and believe all of the 5-star reviews for this lovely little house. It is immaculate, has beautiful antiques, books and art, comfortable furniture and a beautifully stocked kitchen. It is the six-month home of the host and you can feel her love of the space and an artistic life lived there. I won’t repeat the accurate description of the other amenities, but you will have no regrets choosing to stay here. The location is also perfect for a three day visit to see the splendid beauty of the dunes and coastline.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassondra O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home!

It immediately felt like home. The location is perfect. It is right in the middle of everything. We celebrated our mother and her 86th birthday. We were able to do everything we wanted. Bonnie made sure we didn't need anything. We want to return! The place was very clean which was an added comfort in these COVID times.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Time In Michigan

My family and I enjoyed our stay at the Dragonfly cottage. The place was very clean and tidy. The owner, Bonnie, was so nice and always available to answer any questions. She went out of her way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. The neighbors even came over and talked to us upon arriving and offered helpful advice on things to do and see. The property is beautiful and peaceful. We loved the split floor plan of the house and I especially loved the bathtub in the master bathroom. Thanks again Bonnie for a beautiful place to stay and for being so kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Bonnie Gonzales

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Growing up on Glen Lake as a child in the 50s set the course of my life. Although I have lived many places, including Germany, I have always returned to the only place I know as "home". My heart is deeply rooted in Leelanau County and I've spent many years exploring its endless wonders. There is so much to love about the area from the beaches to paved bike trails, to kayaking and hiking, the possibilities for outdoor enthusiasts are endless. In addition to staying active I am passionate about art and spend much of my time in front of an easel, both indoors and en plein air, working in pastels. Wonderful friends, good books, the State and Bijou Theaters in Traverse City, Bay Theater in Suttons Bay, and living environmentally consciously round out life in this blue water paradise.

Moving to my summer home on Little Glen Lake allows me to share my winter home with my guests and I sincerely hope you find it to be a comfortable, warm and inviting place to regroup after enjoying fun and adventure filled days in this magnificent water wonderland.

Why they chose this property

Previously a summer resident only, I purchased this property in 2017 as the pull to return permanently to my roots began to dominate my thoughts. My summer place is seasonal (May-Oct) and my longing for the year-round experience led me to this well cared for manufactured home on a large lot. I fell in love with it immediately. The privacy and abundance of pine trees were an instant draw. I purchased the property with the intent of renting it while spending summers on the lake.

What makes this property unique

The open spaces, both front and back, provide a safe play area for children, away from the road. The shade of gigantic pines lend a cool, comfortable place to enjoy the outdoors. Logistically, the property is not far from Lake Michigan's many beaches, access to Glen Lake, Crystal River, the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, and miles of gorgeous hiking trails featuring stunning views. I also have a fabulous neighbor next door, Beth. She is the general manager at Sleder's Family Tavern in Traverse City, Michigan’s oldest, continuously operated restaurant. For a taste of history and one of the best burgers (including vegan), consider a visit to Sleder's on your next trip into the city.

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