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Secluded Cottage On Tunnel Of Trees w/ Private Lake Michigan Beach Access

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View from Master Bedroom Deck (May)
Deck looks out over the Tunnel of Trees and Lake Michigan
Fire Pit
Cross Village Chalet
Entrance to private access beach. Across the street from bottom of driveway.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cross Village, MI
  • Tunnel of Trees
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1st Floor

3 Single Beds

3rd Floor

3 Single Beds

3rd Floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor

Toilet

3rd Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Secluded Cottage On Tunnel Of Trees w/ Private Lake Michigan Beach Access

Secluded chalet-style cottage sits on bluff overlooking the Tunnel of Trees and Lake Michigan. Chalet sits on the non-lake side of the Tunnel of Trees, but has private beach access on the other side of street. Has one-plus acres of woods behind the cottage.

Main level (2nd Floor) has a full kitchen and dining area, a large living room with a fireplace, a fully-furnished three season room, a half bath, and a large deck with beautiful views of Lake Michigan.

Top level (3rd Floor) has a Master Bedroom with a king-size bed with its own deck providing beautiful views of Lake Michigan. A second bedroom has one twin bed and one twin trundle bed. A full bathroom is on this level.

A lower level (1st floor) has a bedroom/living area with three twin beds.

A separate utility room has a washer and dryer.

Kitchen has a full complement of dishware and cookware along with a standard coffee maker, Keurig coffee maker, microwave, toaster, electric griddle, Crock Pot, air popcorn popper, and base assortment of spices.

Wi-fi internet, Streaming TV (Hulu Live, Disney +, ESPN Bundle provided), and landline phone. The family room has a 35 inch flat panel television and DVD player. The lower level bedroom living area has its own TV (no Direct TV access) with a DVD player. A large DVD and board game library is provided.

Beautiful stone patio in front of cottage and a fire pit with four Adirondack chairs behind the cottage. Both charcoal and propane barbecues are available.

Kayaks (two) are available for use along with two touring bikes (men's and women's) that can be used to ride to Cross Village or Good Hart (recommended before 9AM or after 7PM due to traffic).

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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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

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 mountain biking and hiking.
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Map
Cross Village, MI

What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wilderness State Park - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 38 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 43 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 46 min drive - 42.5 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 Secluded Cottage On Tunnel Of Trees w/ Private Lake Michigan Beach Access 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.

What time is check-in at Secluded Cottage On Tunnel Of Trees w/ Private Lake Michigan Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Cottage On Tunnel Of Trees w/ Private Lake Michigan Beach Access?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Secluded Cottage On Tunnel Of Trees w/ Private Lake Michigan Beach Access 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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robert A.

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

Fall Colors

Very natural and private property with a nice view of Lake Michigan. Fall colors were perfect and the house was very comfortable. Would definitely stay there again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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

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

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

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

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

Michael V., Alva

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

Beautiful secluded cottage on Lake Michigan

Well equipped with lots of room for or large family. Access to the lake, kayaks, bikes, gas grill, fire pit and much more made for a great family vacation. Mike was in touch on a regular basis and always available with helpful information.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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

Sandra B.

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

Best Family Togetherness Vacation!

We loved everything about our stay! Great selection of games! We all learned how to play Settlers of Catan! The beach was perfect , private with a shady spot for our dog. Everything we needed was available from kitchen to laundry to linens. Our host was very responsive to our questions and gave great added tidbits about our location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael Epperly

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I grew up in the Detroit area but spent a good portion of my childhood summers in Northern Michigan. From that experience I always had a dream of someday owning a cottage in Northern Michigan.

Why they chose this property

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

This chalet-style home 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. Property also has private beach access.


What makes this property unique

The property is conveniently located for many day trips. Tour or bike the Tunnel of Trees or take a short drive to the Sturgeon Bay and Dunes. Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Mackinaw City are approximately 30 minutes away.

Languages:

English

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