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Cottage On Tunnel Of Trees - Beach Access, Lake Views, Surrounded by Woods

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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Cottage (3-story) view from M-119 (a.k.a. North Lake Shore Drive).
Great Room - living area (2nd Floor) with lake view. Patio doors to deck
Great Room - living area. Vintage wood burning stove. bar cabinet, chess table.
Great Room - dining area (2nd floor).
Great Room - Kitchen (2nd floor) with bar style seating.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cross Village, MI
  • Place, Tunnel of Trees
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Four twin bedroom (Ground Floor)

4 Single Beds

Master Bedroom (3rd Floor)

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom (3rd Floor)

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

3/4 Private Bathroom (Ground Floor)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom (3rd Floor)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Hair dryer

Powder Room (Main Floor - 2nd Floor)

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Cottage On Tunnel Of Trees - Beach Access, Lake Views, Surrounded by Woods


Escape to this secluded chalet-style cottage perched on a wooded bluff above Michigan’s world-famous Tunnel of Trees, where views of Lake Michigan meet the serenity of northern woods.

Tucked on the inland side of M-119, this private getaway offers exclusive beach access just across the road and sits on more than an acre of forest. Both the cottage and beach face north meaning that you have views of both sunrise and sunset from the beach.

Inside, the cottage is cozy yet spacious, with gathering and relaxation spaces across three levels. The main level features a full kitchen, dining area, and a large living room with a vintage fireplace and TV. Off the first level is a three-season room, and a large deck that overlooks Lake Michigan. The top level includes a master suite with a king bed and private deck, plus a second bedroom with twin beds and a trundle. The lower level offers a cozy bedroom/living space with four twin beds, a three-quarter bath.

The cottage has high speed fiber optic internet, central air (new in 2026) and heat, and full laundry facilities. Along with a fully equipped kitchen, two streaming tvs, and an abundant supply of board games. Outdoors, enjoy a fire pit, stone patio, and propane and charcoal grills. Guests may also use two kayaks or touring bikes for scenic rides to nearby Good Hart or Cross Village along the Tunnel of Trees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
May be not suitable for toddlers. Open stairs.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Two maximum. Dogs need pre-approval. No cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can result in loss of security deposit.
Only go up entire driveway if you have a AWD or 4WD vehicle.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Harbor Springs

Located in Harbor Springs, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Mackinaw Heritage Village and McGulpin Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Wilderness State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Cross Village, MI

What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 29 min drive - 38.4 km
  • The Highlands - 31 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 34 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Odawa Casino - 46 min drive - 56.0 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Legs Inn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Crow's Nest - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Old World Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pumpkin Barn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Northern Crepes - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage On Tunnel Of Trees - Beach Access, Lake Views, Surrounded by Woods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cottage On Tunnel Of Trees - Beach Access, Lake Views, Surrounded by Woods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage On Tunnel Of Trees - Beach Access, Lake Views, Surrounded by Woods?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage On Tunnel Of Trees - Beach Access, Lake Views, Surrounded by Woods?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cottage On Tunnel Of Trees - Beach Access, Lake Views, Surrounded by Woods located?

Nestled on the beach, this Harbor Springs cottage is just steps away from Tunnel of Trees and Lake Michigan. Wilderness State Park is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the view and location.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

joan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

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

25th Emerson Family Vacation on Lake Michigan

Idyllic, setting back in the trees set up on a hill nicely secluded above the lake, easy access to the beach and a well equipped and well appointed house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location of this house - quick drives to Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Mackinac. Rooms were spacious and very clean. Access to the beach was a 2 minute walk, and was worth every step up and down the driveway…we had the entire beach to ourselves and it was beautiful! Also loved all of the extras that were already there and we didn’t have to pack - beach chairs, wagon for towing to the beach, fans, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer K.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hill is very steep
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuela N.

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

Wonderful

Great house to relax and enjoy some peace with great hiking trails and beautiful beaches!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Beautiful Quiet Relaxing

We had a wonderful stay. Peaceful and close to everything we wanted to visit. The steep property incline was a perfect exercise playground. The amenities were beyond what was expected. Would definitely stay there again. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traca T.

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

Perfect Winter Get-away

Came up for a few days just to get away. GREAT location - around the corner from the local market. Stunning lake view. Wonderfully appointed. Was just perfect and we slept great. Owners gave us a wealth of information leading up to our stay - so helpful! We felt well-cared for and very appreciative.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora A.

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

Quiet Vacation

Our stay in Cross Village was quiet and relaxing just what we were looking for.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Michigan visit

The cottage was very cute and comfortable with lots of amenities. We enjoyed the private beach and the lovely lake view. We had some trouble with the key not working, but the owner was very responsive and helped us figure it out, even though it was very late at night! Be aware that unless you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle, you will be carrying all your belongings up 2 flights of deck stairs or up a very steep drive. This would not be good for someone with bad knees - unless you have 4 wheel drive to get up the driveway. Great trip though!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Great trip!

We visited with our family and it was a perfect fit for us. The king room was so comfy and the boys loved the upstairs room and the downstairs room was perfect for the girls including their own bath. There were so many games to keep us busy in the evening. The beach was lovely but like many Lake Michigan beaches there are rocks so I recommend packing water shoes. We loved the deck and sat out there every evening after watching the sunset on the beach. We also visited our favorite spots - the beach by st. Ignatius in good hart, legs inn and pond hill farm. We had a blast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Place to Stay

This cabin has everything we could have asked for: a beautiful view, it was secluded and had lots of outdoor space to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Fall trip to Cross Village

We stayed at this house in May a couple of years ago and loved it. The location in the Tunnel of Trees and right across the street from Lake Michigan access is amazing. We love gathering and eating on the deck which provides a great view of the lake. It's quiet, clean and we absolutely love this house and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Beautiful location; excellent owners

Found this home in a pinch, and are now planning to book each year. It’s beautiful, owners are wonderful and incredibly helpful, and the views are breathtaking.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spet getaway

Great location, beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Good Times

The cottage had everything we needed, plus it's a great location with great views. Mike (the host) was very helpful, both before and during the stay. I highly recommended staying at this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

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

Perfect Cross Village Getaway!

We had a wonderful stay! The cabin was clean, fully stocked, and just beautiful! Communication with the owner was top notch and I’d say it was above the norm. The driveway is no joke and stairs are no joke, but I think that added to its charm! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Heaven is a house on a hill

This is the third time we’ve stayed at this wonderful home. We were there for nearly a month, and not once did we get bored or wish we were home. The hosts are truly wonderful people; considerate, compassionate, and big rock hounds like us. We loved being surrounded by nature, the way the place feels like walking into a home where you’ve always been comfortable, and the ceiling of stars at night. We love it here, and hope to be back annually, for as long as time allows.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Perfect peaceful getaway

Great, relaxing house that made you feel like you were in a treehouse. Loved sitting on the front deck looking at the water. House was clean and had everything we needed. Hosts gave great communication and tips. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri R.

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

Total relaxation

This is our second time staying at this property. We came back because it’s so worth coming back to. The place is set up beautifully steps from the beach, and the owners are very responsive and welcoming. The area is beautiful and so much access to Lake Michigan. We will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Cross Village trip

Very nice property, we had a very nice time. The tips in the summary sheet were very good. There were gorgeous sunsets on the beach. Only challenge was the turn in for the driveway comes quick and gravel going up the first part was a bit loose. We would definitely go back again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Another wonderful week in Michigan

This is our third year at Mike’s cottage and it’s always a pleasure to be here. It feels like home now. My favorite time is sitting on our “treehouse” deck and listening to the waves of beautiful Lake Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

This was our second visit!!

We love this place, so close to the beach which we mostly had to ourselves. We could paddle board easily and walk the beach for miles. We enjoyed the campfires. We enjoyed A night out at Legendary Legs Inn and The house has everything we needed. Mike was very responsive when we had questions. We we’re so happy to be able to have our dog with us too!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

May in Cross Cross Village

My family and I had a wonderful time. The house felt secluded but you are in driving distance of everything. The property was clean. The beds felt hard at first but we all slept great. I was able to check out the little stream behind the house, but it didn’t have too much water yet. My dog really enjoyed it as well. Thank you for letting us take a little break from life to enjoy the view and stay. We appreciate it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Michael Epperly

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Life long Michigander. I grew up in the Detroit area, currently live in the Grand Rapids area, and have owned our Cross Village cottage since 2013. I enjoy walking the beach with my dog Gilligan along with hitting the hiking trails in the Cross Village and Harbor Springs area. Guests have indicated I am very responsive to any questions before or during your stay.

Why they chose this property

I was introduced to the Tunnel of Trees approximately many years ago and was instantly taken by its uniqueness and natural beauty.

The cottage is surrounded by trees, yet has great views overlooking the Tunnel of Trees and Lake Michigan. Behind the property is over an acre of unblemished woods with a creek running through it. Cross Village and the cottage generally feel very secluded. You can often walk the beach or the Tunnel of Trees for a mile or more without encountering other people.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is perched on a wooded bluff overlooking the Tunnel of Trees with views of Lake Michigan. The cottage and beach area face north, meaning that while on the beach you will be able to see both sunrise and sunset. Guests have often commented that the cottage seems very secluded and spacious (with many different rooms for guests to either spend time together or grab some privacy). The cottage has private beach access.

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