Title: Sleeping Bear Chalet - Birch, MI Northern Michigan's Perfect Base Camp - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=87577&destination=Cedar%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=116444787&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # Sleeping Bear Chalet - Birch, MI Northern Michigan's Perfect Base Camp ## Photo gallery for Sleeping Bear Chalet - Birch, MI Northern Michigan's Perfect Base Camp ![Interior - Sleeping Bear Chalet - Birch, MI Northern Michigan's Perfect Base Camp (Cedar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116450000/116444800/116444787/6aa6d7d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Sleeping Bear Chalet - Birch, MI Northern Michigan's Perfect Base Camp (Cedar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116450000/116444800/116444787/w1031h743x0y0-c7f8c89a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sleeping Bear Chalet - Birch, MI Northern Michigan's Perfect Base Camp (Cedar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116450000/116444800/116444787/4e3b0e53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sleeping Bear Chalet - Birch, MI Northern Michigan's Perfect Base Camp (Cedar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116450000/116444800/116444787/82f16381.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Sleeping Bear Chalet - Birch, MI Northern Michigan's Perfect Base Camp (Cedar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116450000/116444800/116444787/aa365889.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Sleeping Bear Chalet - Birch, MI Northern Michigan's Perfect Base Camp provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire chalet 5 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### Sleeping Bear Chalet - Birch, MI Northern Michigan's Perfect Base Camp YOUR PERFECT NORTHERN MICHIGAN BASECAMP AWAITS Nestled among towering trees in Cedar, MI, Sleeping Bear Chalet is where your Northern Michigan adventure story begins. This charming alpine-inspired retreat combines the tranquility of a private woodland setting with unbeatable access to the region's most beloved destinations. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Just minutes from everything: 6 minutes to Good Harbor Bay's pristine sandy beaches, 17 minutes to the charming village of Glen Arbor, 17 minutes to world-famous Sleeping Bear Dunes, 2 minutes to Sugarloaf Golf Course (The Old Course), and 31 minutes to Traverse City's wine country and dining. THE EXPERIENCE Wake up to birdsong and morning coffee on your private deck. Spend your day building sandcastles with the kids, conquering the legendary dunes, perfecting your golf swing, or discovering hidden gems in quaint lakeside towns. As evening arrives, gather around the outdoor picnic table for dinner beneath a canopy of stars. WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL Prime location without the crowds - enjoy easy access while returning to peaceful seclusion. Family-friendly comfort with space for everyone to relax and recharge. Four-season getaway featuring summer beaches, fall colors, winter coziness, and spring awakening. Tree-filled lot offering natural privacy and that authentic "up north" feeling. Authentic Northern Michigan charm - this isn't a luxury resort, but a genuine woodland retreat. YOUR DAYS MIGHT LOOK LIKE THIS Morning: Coffee on the deck watching wildlife, then a quick drive to Sugarloaf for an early tee time. Afternoon: Beach time at Good Harbor Bay or exploring Glen Arbor's shops and cafes. Evening: Stargazing from your private deck or dining in Traverse City. PERFECT FOR Family reunions and multi-generational trips, golf getaways with easy course access, beach lovers seeking Lake Michigan's beauty, nature enthusiasts and hiking groups, couples' retreats in any season, and friends celebrating life's moments. THE DETAILS THAT MATTER This authentic Northern Michigan home offers genuine charm over flashy amenities. You'll find comfortable spaces, a well-equipped kitchen, and everything needed for your basecamp experience. The real luxury here is location and the memories you'll create. Book your stay at Sleeping Bear Chalet - where every Northern Michigan adventure begins and unforgettable family memories are made. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![House (5 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103320000/103319600/103319596/b13a2b9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Soaking Tub & Fire Pit! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Cedar is home to this chalet. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Jacob's Corn Maze and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Cedar travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cedar.dx87577) [View more Chalets in Cedar](https://www.expedia.ca/Cedar-Chalets.d87577-aaChalets.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.920307,-85.80513&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_keqG%60yujO%3FU%3FU%3FW%40S%3FW%40S%40U%40W%40SBW%40S%40UBUBSBUBUBSDUBUDSDSBUDSDSFUDSFQFSDSFQFSFSFQHQFQHQFQHQHQHOHQHOJOHOJOHOJOJMHMLMHOLMJKJMJKLKJMLKLILKLIJKLGLKLGNILGLILGNGLELGNELENENELENCNCLCNCNCLANCNAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40NBN%40NBNBLBNBLBNDNDLDNDLDNFLDLFNHLFLFLHNFJJLFLJLHLJJHLJLLJJLJJLJJJLJNJLJLJLJNHNJNHNJNFNJPHNHPFPHPFPHPFPFPHRFRFPDRFRDPFRDTDRDRDTDRBRDTBTDR%40TBTBRBTBT%40T%40TBR%40V%3FT%40R%40V%3FR%40V%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAV%3FRAVAR%3FTATCTATATCTCTCRCTATERCTETCRERETERERETGPERGREPGRGRIPGRGPIPGPIPGPIPINKPGNKNINKNINKNKJKNKLKNKJKLKJMLKJMJMLKHMJMHMJMFKJOFMHMFMFOHMFMDODMFODMDODODMBOBMBOBOBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEOEMEOGMEMEOGMGMIMGOIMGMKMGKKMIMKMIMMKKMKKMKKKMMKIOMMIOKKKOIOKOIOKOIOIQIOIQIQGQIQGQIQGSGQGSGSEQGSGSEQGUESESCUESESCUEUCSCUCUCSCUAUASCWAUAUAUAS%3FWAS%3FW%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iCT-GofttXOsjzd3BtOjbhkafSM=) Cedar, MI ### What's nearby - ![Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320584/211350a6-ea0c-4a17-ba77-f924811585bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 4 min drive \- 2.9 km - ![Aerial of Leland, Michigan of Lake Michigan in Autumn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976193914/81fbcbed-82c6-4e4b-8b49-8cdfa0322dcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Leelanau 9 min drive \- 13.3 km - Lime Lake 3 min drive \- 4.0 km - Little Traverse Lake 4 min drive \- 2.6 km - Manitou Passage Golf Club 4 min drive \- 2.6 km ### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) 39 min drive ### Restaurants - Pegtown Station 9 min drive - Cedar Tavern 9 min drive - Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery 14 min drive - Chateau Fontaine 9 min drive - Cedar Sol Hydro Farm 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sleeping Bear Chalet - Birch, MI Northern Michigan's Perfect Base Camp pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Sleeping Bear Chalet - Birch, MI Northern Michigan's Perfect Base Camp? ### What time is check-out at Sleeping Bear Chalet - Birch, MI Northern Michigan's Perfect Base Camp? ### Where is Sleeping Bear Chalet - Birch, MI Northern Michigan's Perfect Base Camp located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sleeping Bear Chalet - Birch, MI Northern Michigan's Perfect Base Camp Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madison H. Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What a beautiful home! We didn’t spend much time here as we were there for a wedding but when we did it was everything we needed. The host was lovely, very quick response to the few questions I had. Super cozy and cute, would definitely stay here again! ##### Madison H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Todd D. Oct 27, 2025 ##### Todd D. 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