Title: WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=36085850&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park ![Exterior - WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park (Beulah)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36090000/36085900/36085850/5227f82f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park (Beulah)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36090000/36085900/36085850/d70491de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park (Beulah)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36090000/36085900/36085850/1e49069c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park (Beulah)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36090000/36085900/36085850/c71242ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park (Beulah)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36090000/36085900/36085850/6e9c820b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park Winter has arrived - Crystal Mtn Ski Resort-down-hill skiing (16 minutes - 13 miles away) is opening this Friday December 6th, 2025\. Snowmobiling/cross-country skiing/ice-fishing. Whispering Pines Cottage is a Year-Round Rental with Natural Gas Base Board hot water heat/plowed/winterized/gas-fireplace/fire-pits (wood provided). We are here for all of your Winter enjoyment. Come visit us. Restaurants, breweries, wineries, it's all waiting for you to visit and enjoy - the Northern Michigan Splendor we all love to see - leave your frustrations at home -- evenings at your new favorite restaurant. Our goal, through Whispering Pines Cottage, is to provide you and your family privacy, solitude, a chance for your family to 're-connect' and comfortable lodging when you're up north having family fun in our beautiful, friendly, and fun-filled area for the whole family. Little towns with stores, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and a meadery abound in our corner of Northwest, Michigan. The fun never ends in Benzie and Leelanau County. Whispering Pines Cottage is just 15 minutes away from the 'Most Beautiful Place in America' - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore bounded by M-22, Michigan's Scenic Highway. That 15-minute drive (12 miles) will put you on the shore of Platte Bay beach within the 35 miles of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore – with miles of hiking/biking trails, pristine sand beaches, crystal clear waters for swimming. Steelhead fishing fall through spring in our Betsie and Platte Rivers, Summer trout fishing on our many streams and lakes, Late summer and fall Salmon and Lake Trout in Lake Michigan, if you have an appropriate boat for Lake Michigan, we have the place to park it at the cottage, or rent a Charter Boat - Cap'n Bob Smith berthed at Leland. Golf Courses close by -Crystal Mountain Resort, Crystal Lake -Beulah, Pinecroft-Beulah, Champion Hills, Mistwood, Bear Lake, Dunes, Chestnut Hills, Arcadia Bluffs, Interlochen – these and more within 30 minutes of the cottage. September and October is a beautiful time to vacation in Northern Michigan, as well as summer - Mother Nature has her elves prepared with their paint and paint brushes ready to color the tree leaves for that Northern Splendor we all love to see at the end of summer. Leave your frustrations at home - this is a time to rejuvenate and enjoy the wide-open beaches of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore - enjoy the cool evenings by the firepit, the warm days walking beaches, woodland trails, stellar golf courses - relax at your new favorite restaurant. Our goal, through Whispering Pines Cottage, is to provide you new places to enjoy, and relax. Come join us in Winer - Crystal Mountain Ski Resort with down-hill and cross-country skiing is just 20 minutes away. Miles of Cross-country skiing trails /snowshoeing are just minutes away within the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore Whispering Pines Cottage overlooks our two acre "Mirror Pond", a deep, spring fed, icy-cold body of water home to our native brook trout (The State "Fish" of Michigan), with a large stand of tall White Pine as a backdrop behind the pond. Our cozy cottage has two bedrooms with queen-sized beds, dressers and closets, a bathroom with shower, living room - with gas fireplace, Wi-Fi, Int4rnet, TV and a large couch for laid-back evenings after a busy day exploring Benzie and Leelanau Counties, a fully equipped kitchen with adjacent dining area which has a "slider" to our deck, overlooking "Mirror Pond", gas grill, and patio furniture. A new deck has been created by the pond with a fire pit and grill. The cottage also has a washer and dryer for your convenience. The closely mowed grass surrounding the cottage and pond provide ample area to stretch your legs and enjoy the property. The bird feeders attract numerous species of birds from the forested area around the cottage who also "kick-out" enough bird seed for the "resident ducks" who come to the grassy areas surrounding the feeders for the treat left for them by their "cousins". Pond visitors include various species of ducks, Blue Herons, and occasional Egret's, and resident deer. Whispering Pines Cottage is at the hub of Our Northwestern Michigan vacation paradise. Going West on Honor Hwy (US-31) within fifteen minutes you'll quickly arrive on the shore of Lake Michigan in the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Going East within ten minutes you'll arrive at Interlochen National Music Camp with its summer student performances as well as international "headliners" contracted by the Interlochen Music Camp to perform during the summer with monies raised from performances going toward student scholarships and operation of the school. Going North up Benzie Hwy 669 will quickly get you into the Sleeping Bear National Park's northern reaches as well as the "Winery Vineyards" of Leelanau County. Five -night minimum June through August and three nights minimum May, September, October and two night minimum the rest of the year. Come join us - we will meet you at the cottage when you arrive providing a detailed map of the area- showing you the quickest routes for things to see and do. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Ski lift privileges - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Ski lift privileges - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554000/33553911/aa651d2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Cottage and Guest House on Big Platte Lake Near Sleeping Bear Dunes! 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Fire pit, W/D, WIFI Lake Leelanau - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=101934462&PinnedHotelID=101934462&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.65930%2C-85.96226&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LiaTxns1aKARwkCpFY8pj16mJP8=) Beulah, MI #### What's nearby - Turtle Lake \- 6 min drive \- 9.4 km - Platte Lake \- 8 min drive \- 10.9 km - Champion Hill Golf Course \- 9 min drive \- 11.2 km - Lake View \- 9 min drive \- 15.4 km - Crystal Lake Golf Club \- 9 min drive \- 13.4 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Platte River Inn - ‬4 min drive - ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬5 min drive - ‪Fallen Timbers - ‬3 min walk - ‪Jim's Joint - ‬4 min drive - ‪Lumberjacks Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park? ### What time is check-out at WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park? ### Where is WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 72 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen L. Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our family had a fantastic stay at Whispering Pines, we can't wait to come back. Thank you Shirley and Ray for all of your hospitality and for your suggestions about places to visit in the area! ##### Stephen L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joelyn Sep 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The owners were very warm and welcoming. The home was comfortable, and had everything we needed. The property is serene. We hope to return for another stay. ##### Joelyn Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### E E. Aug 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean and comfortable cottage as shown in the pictures. Deck and pond were very pleasant for hanging out. Convenient location for getting to many towns, beaches, and golf courses in the area. ##### E E. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael H. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love it!!! This is our second time staying at this location, and we really love it here. It's an easy drive to multiple locations, especially the beaches in Traverse City.Shirley and Ray are both amazing people, and we always enjoy getting to catch up with them each year when we go up north.The cabin comes stocked with all the things you would need in the kitchen, the beds are comfortable, and sitting on the back deck is an amazing place for watching birds. ##### Michael H. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### steve s. Jun 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Been here before. It was great again. ##### steve s. Stayed 10 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa M. Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Shirley and Ray were the best! Ray gave us great tips for the best spots to fish, eat and visit. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and located where there was easy access to everything we wanted to do. And, oh, the property was so beutiful and calming! We loved sitting outside in the morning and watching the birds and other critters. Great way to start the day! We highly recommend this cottage! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/78bafb62-e7c6-49a1-affe-42d128441b72-1752881931971.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lisa M. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike H. Jun 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful piece of the Northwoods Well-maintained and tastefully furnished with truly comfortable furniture and beds, surrounded by exquisite views and exceptional privacy. Absolutely no problems of any kind, with personable and helpful hosts. Slight road noise must be mentioned but did not detract measurably...the place is simply that nice! ##### Mike H. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris D. Jun 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whispering Pines Stay Great place. Good location. ##### Chris D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah D. Sep 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend stay. Thank you for a lovely stay. Great location for the Frankfort Ironman. ##### Sarah D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris B. Oct 11, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place to Stay Very nice place on a great piece of property. Loved the convenient location. Great tips from knowledgeable hosts. Had everything we needed! ##### Chris B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris M. Jul 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful cabin Host were very nice and provided great recommendations during our stay. Cabin was exactly as described and the property is amazing. Sure we will be back! Thank you for sharing your cabin with my family!! ##### Chris M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Jane P. Sep 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely property This property is conveniently located to many activities including fishing, hiking in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, wineries, breweries, kayaking, biking, shopping in area villages. It is a beautiful area to visit! ##### Mary Jane P. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Michele H. Jul 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage We had a really nice getaway with our granddaughters.The only 2 things that I wish were included in the description would be.. that the water is well water. It was something we weren't prepared for. We just went and bought cases of water. The second thing would be that it has an air conditioning unit.. half the cottage was nice and cool but the bedrooms were very warm which made it hard to sleep.The house was completely equipped with anything and everything you could need. Alot of thought and personal touches were put into this cottage which made it feel like a home away from home. ##### Michele H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gavan M. Aug 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful week near Interlochen and Sleeping Bear We enjoyed a lovely relaxing week, and were grateful to have found a place that provided privacy and ease of access to the sights nearby. Check in was easy, with Ray providing some great recommendations as to where to go in the Leleenau. ##### Gavan M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean U., ELMORE Oct 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private cabin with everything needed The cabin was easy to get to, private, and central to all that the sleeping bear/Traverse City area has to offer. Communication was good and the home had everything we needed 🙂 ##### Dean U. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda D. Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Explore surrounding areas The property owners are amazing. They went above and beyond and made our stay even better. ##### Amanda D. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael H. Jul 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location, Better People Shirley and Ray really made us feel welcome, and the communication leading up to, and during our trip was phenomenal. The home had plenty of household items for cooking / food storage and the view from the back deck was serene. This home was very conveniently located to all of our destinations and we hope to return again. ##### Michael H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth D. Aug 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Guest Great ##### Elizabeth D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jake A. Oct 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and Beautiful! This property was better than advertised. Quiet, clean, the pond is great, and the hosts are extremely responsive. Sorry drive to some of the most beautiful places and some of the best fishing in the country. Highly recommended! ##### Jake A. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russell H. Sep 17, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Michigan trip Very nice location for Sleeping Bear we grilled and had cocktails on the porch overlooking the pond everynite!!! Very clean and Ray was great with the helpful hints about Sleeping Bear. Super communications. Would Stay again if ever in that beautiful section of the country!! ##### Russell H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Larry A. Jul 11, 2022 Liked: Location, listing accuracy #### Beulah Very relaxing. ##### Larry A. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn H. Sep 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful setting, cozy cabin This property is everything mentioned in the listing and more. Sitting on the deck, watching birds at the feeder and looking out over the pond was so peaceful. The house was well stocked with basics. We especially enjoyed the gas fireplace during the cool evenings. ##### Carolyn H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gailon F., New York, New York. USA Jul 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing The outdoor space shines! The deck near the pond is just beautiful. House is comfy and has everything you would need. Furniture is dated but fine. Road noise is present but you soon get used to it. ##### Gailon F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anastasia P., Grosse Pointe Woods, USA Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Among Nature This was the perfect place to relax. The property was on a pond with beautiful wildlife. Hummingbirds all over the place. One can relax just there and not go anywhere else. Nearby, however, are many places to enjoy. One of our favorites is Platte River Pointe. My personal favorite of the stay is seeing Brandi Carlile at nearby Kresge Auditorium. Amazing performance! I organized a successful tailgate for her biggest fans from our state. We loved our stay and would love to return to that same spot. ##### Anastasia P. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee C., Pinckney Jul 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Spot!! Location, Comfort, Space and Scenery!! We had such a GREAT time at the Cottage! What amazing hosts, we got so much detailed local information from Ray and Shirley made sure we were taken care of all week. The property is awesome and so much bigger than we anticipated. The pond is gorgeous and feeds into the Patte River, the house is completely stocked, 2 Bedrooms each with a Super Comfy Queen bed, Open concept living room/dining room/Kitchen (great for family living), full Laundry facillity in foyer, Board Games, sand toys, outdoor furniture, gas Grill, Firepit and so close to the National Park!! Eveything is within 15-20 min so the location is just perfect! Words can't even express how much we enjoyed this trip and the cottage was a huge part of it. We can't wait to come back\~ I highly recommend this rental. ##### Renee C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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