Lakefront Gem across from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

2 bedroomsSleeps 4177 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Enjoy the area

Maple City, MI

Little Traverse Lake1 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore9 min walk
Glen Lake14 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Low Owl Cottage is perfect for two couples or a small family. Situated on quiet Little Traverse Lake, Low Owl has 115 ft of private shoreline and is directly across the street from the Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore and Good Harbor Bay trail system. Mid-way between Glen Arbor and Leeland, you are close to restaurants, shopping, wineries and all of the natural beauty of Leelanau County.

*please note summer 2023: the property next door is under construction, leading to some construction noise during normal work hours.

Property manager

Sonya Craig

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Use care in the backyard and on the water crafts. Life preservers must be warn at all times. No drones, please.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Maple City

Located in Maple City, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Maple City, MI

What's nearby

Little Traverse Lake - 1 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min walk
Glen Lake - 14 min drive
Crystal River - 14 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 20 min drive

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

Peg Town Station - 8 min drive
The Mill - 13 min drive
Broomstack Kitchen And Taphouse - 8 min drive
The Foothills Cafe - 16 min drive
Market 22 - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Gem across from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

26 October 2023

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

Cozy Cottage

We had a great stay. Well stocked kitchen(both tools and things like condiments), everything we needed we found. Very comfortable beds, quality sheets and towels. The place next door was still under construction Fall '23, but we only noticed the noise from the front yard - not inside the house. The main heat in the living room was the wood stove, which at first concerned us, but we ended up enjoying the ambiance and the process of stoking the fire throughout the day. The bedrooms have separate baseboard heaters which was nice. Sonya was super responsive and a great communicator. We discovered a mix-up after we booked, and Sonya responded within hours and resolved the issue clearly and quickly. We would definitely stay in this cottage again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyla B.

14 September 2023

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

Cozy Cottage

We had a great weekend stay at the cottage! We loved to be able to take the paddle boarda out the quiet and calm lake and the views were lovely. There was a nice hiking trail (very easy) walkable from the house to access Lake Michigan. We did not have good cell service so I would recommend saving check in instructions ahead of arrival in case you have any trouble accessing details via the app. Thanks Sonya!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke v.

22 August 2023

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

Family thrilled to be back at Low Owl Cottage

We had a great time again this summer - second summer in a row. We’ll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

30 July 2023

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

Peaceful getaway.

Wonderful location. Well equipped. Very clean and comfortable!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L., Saint Louis, Missouri

11 July 2023

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

Peaceful and gorgeous

Low Owl cottage is super comfy with amazing views of a beautiful lake and trees. We sat on the dock and watched the orange moon rise — a memory we’ll never forget. We built a fire in the fire-pit and made s’mores. We used the SUPs and explored the clean, clear lake, and sat on the deck bird watching and listening to the sounds of nature. One of the best features is the trail through the forest to a scenic beach. Inside, the bedrooms were accommodating and the beds were comfortable. Our sons appreciated the lightening speed WiFi so they could watch movies and sports on their laptops. We had everything we needed to make breakfast and dinner, and the grill outside worked well. Sonya is a welcoming host and an excellent communicator — very responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sonya Craig

My husband and I are academics who love the natural beauty of the Great Lakes. With a family, we enjoy having access to the warmer, calmer waters of inland lakes, too. We are excited to share our perfect cozy cottage with you!

Why they chose this property

Our family fell in love with this part of the country after moving to Michigan. We are natives of Western Canada and love the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has some of that natural beauty with the bonus access to the warm clean waters of the local lakes, like Little Traverse Lake, and the Great Lakes. Low Owl Cottage is cozy and comfortably outfitted without being too large. There's plenty of room to make a home-cooked meal and hang out inside if you so choose, but the natural beauty of the area will draw you outside.

Situated between Leeland and Glen Arbor, and only a half hour's drive to Traverse City, you have plenty of places to walk, shop and dine when you're not enjoying the outdoors.

What makes this property unique

115 ft of private lake access, two kayaks and SUPs for your use, and quiet access to the Sleeping Bear Dunes Trail System and Good Harbor Bay right out the front door.