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Hidden Springs on Long Lake - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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Beautiful View From the Dock!
Great Views from the Large Deck with Dining Table, Adirondack Chairs & Gas Grill
Great Views from the Large Deck with Dining Table, Adirondack Chairs & Gas Grill
Outdoor Firepit & Sandy Beach with Gradual Entry into the Lake.
Sandy Beach with Gradual Entry into the Lake

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Old Indian Trail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Platte Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hidden Springs on Long Lake - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Relax, explore, reunite & enjoy! Hidden Springs is nestled along Long Lake with 100 ft. of private frontage and almost an acre of land making it a truly wonderful private getaway. The 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage comfortably sleeps 6 guests with maximum occupancy up to 8. The Old Indian Trailhead (Sleeping Bear Dunes) is just across the road, at the end of the trail soak up the views and take a dip in Lake Michigan!! And if you don't feel like cooking or driving to dinner, The Manitou restaurant is within walking distance of the cottage. Like to golf? Check out Arcadia Bluffs or Crystal Mountain.

Need more space? – Ask us about our “tiny house” with queen bed, full bath and coffee bar! It sits next to the main cottage, but is detached offering a little extra space to relax and enjoy. Tiny House is available exclusively for vacationers renting the main cottage.

Property manager

Ryan Sullivan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Respect the property and the neighbors’ peaceful enjoyment of the this beautiful lake and their homes. Take care of the environment and our cottage.

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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Old Indian Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Platte Lake - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Bellows Public Beach - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 16 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cabbage Shed - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Springs on Long Lake - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Springs on Long Lake - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Springs on Long Lake - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Springs on Long Lake - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Old Indian Trail and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Lake Michigan is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 61 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin R.

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

Perfect Family Vacation Spot

We had a wonderful stay at Hidden Springs. The house was clean and comfortable, and the views of the lake are spectacular. The little beach area, fire pit, and kayaks were the cherry on top of the perfect family vacation. Ryan was also accommodating to our change in travel plans and was very communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin V.

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

Relaxing

Loved the location and the water ease for the small children. Rooms were comfortable and everything you need is there! We enjoyed the quaint towns, Lake Michigan being so close. Beautiful property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

Everything we hoped for but more!

Beautiful, charming place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christie B.

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

Repeat Guest

Love this quiet, off the main road property that is teaming with wildlife. Property offers all necessities for our stay. We also rented the additional space for my in-laws this time. Plan to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Family Fun

This was an amazing place! Just as beautiful as the pictures show. The property owner was great as well, fast in response time and super helpful! Our family enjoyed the quality time we were able to get from this stay. Would highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Peaceful beauty

We loved Hidden Springs. A perfect respite from our Ironman experience. The view from the deck was stunning. We grilled, kayaked, swam, relaxed and appreciated the hosts’ hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Spacious and quiet

The house is more spacious than the pictures make it seem. Highly recommend staying here, communication with Ryan was quick and he answered any additional questions I had. Very peaceful property and a clean place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

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

One of THE BEST getaways that we have ever experienced!!

This lovely house completely exceeded any expectations that we had! The location was so private, the layout of the house itself was perfect, and the views were...breath taking! The private beach was probably the most favorite part for our family...for our 2 young daughters to be able to get their bathing suits on and run right outside to kayak and swim, was priceless. We will definitely be staying again in the future...
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Perfect vacation home

My family has stayed at Hidden Springs on Long Lake for five years in a row now, and each visit has been absolutely delightful. I love having coffee while watching the sun rise over the lake. My husband takes a kayak ride each morning. The beach is so lovely for wading and making castles. The Tiny House is perfect for our adult kids to have their own space. We look forward every year to time visiting Frankfort, Empire, hiking the trails, and this year we discovered Lake Ann, which is lovely. Already looking forward to next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

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

Hidden Springs at Long Lake

The house was very comfortable for my husband and me, plus our adult son and daughter-in-law. We had family nearby and they visited us several times. The kitchen and living area were perfect for the 10 of us. The property is equipped with everything you need. Large tables inside and outside. We enjoyed the firepit every night. One day we rented jet skis and enjoyed a beach day with the kayaks and canoe on our private beach and dock. The backyard and view of Long Lake is beautiful. Very private and serene.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

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

Quiet week at the Lake

As always, we were greeted to the home by the cool breeze coming off the lake drifting through the double patio doors, into the clean and tidy home that would be ours for the next week. The tranquility persisted throughout the week, ranging from the call of the loons to wake us at daylight, to the frogs and crickets lulling us to sleep at night. This is a superb spot for relaxation off the beaten path, but we'll within distance of countless activities, more than what can be seen and done in a week for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

T S., New Richmond

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

Great cottage on a lake

Perfect place for our visit to Sleeping Bear National Park. Our grandkids loved fishing from the dock as well as from the canoes, kayaks and row boat. Lots of perch, blue gill, bass turtles and dragonflies. Well stock kitchen for fixing meals. Comfy beds. Laundry came in handy. Quiet and peaceful. Saw beavers, geese with their babies and a raccon came up on the back deck. No one was bored with so much to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Beautiful cottage on Long Lake. Walking distance to trail to Lake Michigan and restaurant.

The cottage has a lovely view from the living room overlooking Long lake. Just a short walk from the cottage to easily navigated trails that are about a one mile hike to sand dunes and lake Michigan. Very clean and well maintained. Nice to have 2 kayaks and row boat available to use on site. We never made it to the near by restaurant but it looked beautiful. The cottage is on a lane off of the main road so traffic is minimal and the location is quiet. I would recommend this location to anyone looking to explore Sleeping Bear Dunes, go wine tasting, hiking or just to relax on the lake. We were very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jenna R.

Beautiful, well maintained house

My family and I were impressed by the accommodations and the amenities included, in addition to the organization of the welcome packet full of information about the house and our stay. We took full advantage of the kayaks, canoe and rowboat. There was firewood for fires at sunset and toys for my kids to play with. Along with everything you would need for a day at the beach including beach chairs and a cooler. The house was well maintained and clean and provided a beautiful view of long lake. We explored the sand dunes and trails, visited the lighthouse in Frankfort and my kids loved the playground on the beach in Empire. We were sad to come home and have to leave Hidden Springs!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D., Cedar Rapids iA

Great location and private beach area

We stayed at this location in June with my two boys (4 yrs and 18 months). We choose this house because of the private beach area for our boys and location. We couldn't have been happier having this area as well as the kayaks. We used them almost every day. I would suggest if you have smaller kids to bring your own life jackets like we did. The location was great too - close to everything. Kitchen was well stocked. Only suggestion I would have is to put fans in the other 2 rooms for night time. Usually it gets cool at night so wasn't a big deal except for the first day as they were having higher temperatures than normal. They do have a portable a/c that we did use one day and it worked great. Thanks for such a memorable vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Hidden Gem

This property is all we expected and more. Long lake is a beautiful,quiet lake. This is our 2nd year staying at the cottage and liked every minute. So much fun lakeside playing in and around the water. Lots of games and activities for all ages. We kayaked every day sometimes numerous times. Had fun watching the wild life in and around the lake. Also searching for things in the forest across 22 Old Indian Trail. The beach at the end on lake Michigan was an afternoon stay. Even making a fairy garden in the woods. There were many teaching/learning moments for the kiddos and us as well. We have been coming to this area since we were young and continue to love all the surrounding area has to offer. Sand dunes, Lake Michigan, Platte river kayak and tubes, Pierce Stocking drive,beaches, Traverse City, Frankfort, great restaurants especially The Cherry Hut. Great hikes. An outdoor paradise! Ryan and his wife are Great hosts. Hope we can do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

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

Just Beautiful

From the moment we entered the front door and could look through the house onto the lake, we knew we were staying in the right place!! It was such a beautiful drive around Crystal Lake to get there, and then being on Long Lake was just perfect. The house was bigger than it appeared on the listing, and so lovely. It had everything we needed for preparing dinner when we just wanted to enjoy a relaxing night in. We loved having the canoes and kayaks available to explore the lake. Watching the sunrise over the lake was a perfect way to start each day!! We also took full advantage of the deck, the grill, and the fire pit. I also want to mention how amazing the star gazing is from this property. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen so many stars. During our stay we visited Sleeping Bear Dunes, Frankfort, Beulah, Glen Arbor, and more. The view from the dunes is breathtaking, and each little town is cuter than the next. Plenty of outdoor adventure, restaurants, shops, and wineries to entertain everyone in the family, all within 30 minutes of the property. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B., Zionsville, Indiana

Highly Recommend

This is a great property. The location to Sleeping Bear Dunes National lake shore and all the area has to provide is perfect. We appreciated the comfortable interior space with beds for 6 and dining and living room seating to accommodate 6 as well. Many places I have looked at do not have enough comfortable seating for all guests to eat at a table together or be in the main room together. We also appreciated the outdoor space on the deck and the fire pit, kayaks and canoe, Old Indian Trail right across the road and sunrises over the lake. The owners are wonderful to work with and went the extra mile to be helpful and friendly. Only negative for us was that the grill is charcoal and we spend most of our time exploring and come home late and hungry not wanting to wait for a charcoal grill. We also went in early May when it is still pretty cool at night. The heat works great, but we would have preferred extra blankets rather than turning up the heat. If you go early in the season and like to sleep with the windows open or in cool air I would suggest putting in a couple extra blankets.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

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

Hidden Surprise

My family of two teenagers and my parents visited and celebrated my parent's 50th anniversary. Inside and out the house was great whether we were coming and going or just relaxing at Hidden Springs. The lake access; beach, boats, and dock, really helped us escape our daily reality and enjoy the beautiful and peaceful lake. Communication with the owners was great and I can't thank them enough for how they helped us know more about the area so we could make the most of our time. Watching my 75-year-old dad catch a nice smallmouth bass while sitting in the back of a comfortable canoe will be a lasting memory. I can't think of a single drive or walk up or down the driveway off M-22 when we didn't see a deer or rabbit saying goodbye or welcoming us "home." Being able to hike through a beautiful forest to dunes and the Lake Michigan shoreline without getting in the car was a treat. A quick drive to Frankfort brought us views of lighthouses and Crystal Lake, ice cream, bike trails, and good food. It was also nice to be able to choose from three beautiful area golf courses each under $50 per round. We've stayed at several wonderful homes in northwestern Michigan, but this is the one that had everything we could possibly be looking for. The only reason we can't stay again next year is that we will be travelling with a much larger group. Otherwise, Hidden Springs will certainly be top of the list for future getaways.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall M.

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

Relaxing

Very quiet and secluded location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aana V.

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

Fantastic place & experience

So much to love about this place - great host, ideal location, comfortable and clean -- and love the sustainability efforts - in all -- so much fun and relaxation!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Perfect!

This was our third year staying at this beautiful home on Long Lake. The location is lovely, the small private beach has lots of sand to play in and a dock from which to watch the sunrises and sunsets, the home is spacious and includes everything needed, the owners are very helpful and responsive. We love this area and the home and Tiny House. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie B.

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

Perfect Location!

We loved this lakefront property that is located slightly off the beaten path on a private road. Wonderful wildlife sightings including otters, fawns, loons and ducks. The house has great windows for views of the lake. The property had everything we needed for our week there. It is also close to National Lakeshore hiking trails that lead to Lake Michigan. We definitely were upset to leave. The only thing we struggled with was slow wifi service, which sometimes is a great way to disconnect and enjoy the surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather W., Cedar Springs

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

Such a great location!

My family absolutely loved this cottage. The location could not be better - absolutely amazing! We enjoyed our morning coffee on the sandy beach in Adirondack chairs watching ducks, birds, rabbits, deer. And then every evening we got a show from the resident otter. We were able to utilize the row boat and kayaks provided daily. Cottage is stock with everything we needed and very clean. Owners were super responsive. We will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Hidden Springs

Everything went smoothly & the owner responded quickly when we had questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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