Title: 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! Cabin in Empire ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90704600/90704558/38b99ca6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90704600/90704558/2b38c7df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90704600/90704558/72221946.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90704600/90704558/add89398.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90704600/90704558/1145fe27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the woods of Northern Michigan, Sleeping Bear Lair offers a serene retreat near Lake Michigan and Traverse City. With a spacious living room featuring 300-mbps WiFi and four Roku TVs, you can unwind with family or friends amidst towering trees. The well-equipped kitchen is perfect for cooking up meals while games, books, and entertainment options keep everyone engaged. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! Looking for that rich blend of adventure, relaxation and breathtaking natural attractions? Look no further than the Sleeping Bear Lair! Situated between downtown Traverse City and the majestic shoreline of Lake Michigan, our home is tucked away amongst the rolling terrain and towering trees of Northern Michigan. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a short drive away, as are more than 30 wineries across the Leelanau & Old Mission Peninsulas that begin just minutes from the house. Come and enjoy your cabin-away-from-home at the Sleeping Bear Lair in Empire, Michigan. Nestled within a beautifully wooded 3+ acre estate, this four-bedroom, three-bathroom house is the perfect spot for 8 guests but can accommodate 10 upon request. The house is centrally located near Crystal Mountain, Benzie & Leelanau County snowmobile trails, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Glen Arbor, Cedar, Traverse City and much more. The spacious living room invites you and your guests into this comfortable home with 300-mbps Wi-Fi and four Roku TV's setup to play your favorite streaming services. Be sure to bring your log-in information. We have provided games for all ages and entertainment, and feel free to "Bring a Book, Leave a Book" with the growing collection of reading materials. Since the kitchen is the heartbeat of a home, we have equipped it with all the cookware you will need, including a crock pot, toaster, griddle, blender and a well-stocked Keurig coffee & hot cocoa station. Whether you are planning a family vacation, a girls' weekend, a golf trip or a snowmobiling adventure, you always need a place to come back to that screams “Rest and Relaxation”, and that is precisely what you will get at the Sleeping Bear Lair. The ground floor has two bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with a queen bed, and a full-size bathroom. In the second floor lofts, the spacious primary bedroom has a queen bed, an en suite bathroom, and a walkout deck. Also upstairs, you will find another full bathroom, a combo guestroom with a king bed, two twin beds, and a lounging area with a smart TV. All rooms have ample storage for clothing. Most importantly, all mattresses are pressure relieving, 12-inch thick memory foam, come with a variety of pillows, and are made with high quality linens. The first-floor laundry is conveniently located near the kitchen. We have provided laundry detergent and fabric softener for your washing needs, as well as an iron and small ironing board. You will also find 'Smores sticks for roasting marshmallows in the kitchen drawer, and doggie supplies for your pet's stay. Outside you have hammocks for napping in the shade, Adirondack chairs around the fire pit, and corn hole boards for settling all disputes. Lastly, the large private lot is surrounded by beautiful trees and has ample parking for your boat or snowmobiles, and any outside toys you wish to bring! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65520000/65511900/65511840/bfce1f58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern home in Glen Arbor. 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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 Empire is home to this cabin. Mistwood Golf Course and Lake Ann Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Burnett Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Empire travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Empire.dx6320589) [View more Cabin rentals in Empire](https://www.expedia.ca/Empire-Cabins.d6320589-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.79017,-85.89079&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:s%7DkpGlpfkO%3FS%3FW%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40UBU%40S%40WBSBUBUBSBUDUBSDSDUBSDSDUFSDQFSDSFSFQFSFQFSFQHQHQFQHQHQHOHQHOHOJOHOJMHOLMHOJMJMLMJMJKJMLKJKLKLKJILKLILILILGLINILGLGLGNGLENGLENELENCNCLENCNANCLANCNAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NBNDLBNBNDLDNDLFNDLFLFLFNFLHLHLFLHLHLHLJLHJJLJLJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLJNJLJNHLJNHNHPHLJPHPHNFPHPFPHPFPFRFPHRDRFPFRDRFPDRDTDRDTBRDRDRBTBTBRBTBTBRBV%40R%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATAVARAVARATATCTCTCTCRCTCTCRERETCRETEPETERGRERGRGPERIRGPGPGPIPGRIPGNINIRKNINININKNINKLKNKNKJKLKLKLKLMJKJMJMJKJMJMHMHMJMFMHMHMFOHMFMDMFOFMDODMDODOBMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOCMEOEMEOEMGOGMEMGMIOGMIMIMGMKMIMIKKMKMKKKMKKKKMKMMMKMKKIOMOIMKOIOKOIOIOIOIQIQIOGQISIQGQGQGQGSGQGSESGSESGSEUEQCSEUEUCSESCUCUCSCUCUAUAUCUASAWASAW%3FUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=L86uVCZBZsHOxy4dIjAARrpx9VY=) Empire, MI ### What's nearby - Glen Lake - 11 min drive - 13.4 km - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 16 min drive - 18.9 km - Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 21 min drive - 26.5 km - Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 22 min drive - 27.2 km - Front Street - 23 min drive - 27.2 km ### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 28 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Light of Day Organics - ‬8 min drive - ‪Lake Ann Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive - ‪Pegtown Station - ‬7 min drive - ‪Papa J's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Red Door Coffee House - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome!? > As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! on Oct 27, 2025 start from CA $327.51, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Empire-Hotels-4-Bedroom-Rustic-And-Secluded-Cabin-Dogs-Welcome.h90704558.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 4 Bedroom Rustic and Secluded Cabin. Dogs Welcome! located? > Situated in Empire, this cabin is steps from Polack Lake, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Holden Lake and Brooks Lake. Pearl Lake and Armstrong Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [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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