[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem Lakefront chalet in Traverse City with a hot tub ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37680000/37671800/37671781/acdf5cbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37680000/37671800/37671781/a02fcad6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37680000/37671800/37671781/31289450.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37680000/37671800/37671781/d3935784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37680000/37671800/37671781/8e324c93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near Traverse City Beach, Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - 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. ### Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem Summary: Feel the allure of this elegant 1940s North Coast Log Chalet. This fully remodeled chalet seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern amenities & trendy design. Cozy up by the stunning stone fireplace, relax in the hot tub under glimmering string lights & towering pines, or gather by a creek-side fire. Nestled on the rippling flow of Mitchell Creek, steps to the beach, nature in the city locale, a timeless log cabin aura. For those seeking an enchanting Northern escapade in the heart of it all. The Space: Located in the Center of the Northern Michigan Scene. Esch's Chalet, Newly Remodeled 1940s North Coast Log Chalet Sleeps 4. Perfect for a Laid-Back Group of Friends, Couples, Co-Workers, & Families Looking for an Authentic Northern Michigan Experience. \- Pet Friendly for Well Behaved Dogs. (See Pet Policy) \- Meticulously Prepared for Your Stay \- Incredible Central Location Steps from the Beach & Tart Trail (Paved to Downtown TC) \- Our Cottages Exclusively Offer a Nature in the City Experience Found Nowhere Else Right in TC \- Luxurious & Private 4-Person Hot Tub \- Hot Tub Waiver Required for Use. \- Cozy Original Stone Fireplace \- On-Demand Hot Water Heater Never Runs Out of Hot Water \- Free EV Charging \- Creek-Side Fire Pit \- Mitchell Creek Offers Diverse Fishing Depending on the Season \- State Land Trail Access Directly Out Back Door \- 2 Bedrooms w/ Queen Size Beds. Memory Foam Mattresses + Pillows \- 1 Full Bath \- Full Kitchen w/ Most Major Appliances + Stocked w/ Cookware, Glassware, Plates, & Utensils \- Coffee, Tea, & Sweetener Provided \- Charcoal Grill + Utensils for Grilling. \- All Clean Linens Will Be Prepared For You Including Bedding, Kitchen, Bath Towels, + Extra Blankets. \- Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, & Q-Tips Provided \- Smart TV w/ Sling Cable + Roku for Personal Sign-In \- WIFI + Desk Area for Work or Pleasure \- Washer + Dryer Have a larger group or want to get the whole family together, along with Esch’s Chalet we have two other adjacent cottages. Book two or all three to set up your own private retreat. Message for availability & more info. Guest Access: Entire Home, Personal Fire-Pit, Private Hot tub, Shared Driveway, & Shared Yard. The Neighborhood: Centrally Located in the Heart of Traverse City & All it has to Offer! \- Less Than 1 Block from the State Park Beach on Grand Traverse Bay & the Tart Trail (Paved to Downtown TC) \- Access Downtown within Minutes by Car or Bike. \- 5 Miles from the Heart of Old Mission Peninsula & it's World Famous Wineries. \- 1.7 Miles & 3 Minute Drive to the Cherry Capital Airport. \- 7.3 Miles to Flint Fields Horse Park & Renowned Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. \- 5 Miles from Vasa Pathway, a Local Favorite for Hiking, Biking, and Skiing. \- Less than 35 Minutes to One of the Nation's Most Stunning Shorelines, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park! Getting Around: Getting around by bike is easy, thanks to the Tart Trail system. Access less than a block away. The Bay Area Transportation system offers multiple bus stops throughout TC, Old Mission Peninsula, & surrounding areas, with the closest being less than a block away. Lyft and Uber are also available at your convenience. Wine Tour buses/private drivers also available for cottage pickup/drop off. Other Things to Note: \- Pet owners, please be advised on pet policy. \- A waiver must be signed in order to access the hot tub. \-The exterior property of this home is monitored by Ring Home Security. \- Esch's Chalet shares a driveway with our neighboring two-bedroom Oneida’s Chalet to the North. Both cottages have their own private areas, also separated by an 8ft. privacy fence between them. You will each have two private parking spots. On the South, it shares a small amount of yard along the creek with Leland's Cottage, both have their own private yards as well. Please be conscious & respectful of other guests & pets when outdoors. \- With the great central location by the beach, we are located on a main road. While we're separated by a tall 8ft. privacy fence & trees, at times there will be some traffic noise on the property, more during the busier summer months. Our property offers the only place in Traverse City that you will find nature in the city. Interaction with Guests: I’ll always be available via your booking app messenger and happy to help! In the case of an emergency, I’ll be available by phone. You may also see me from time to time taking care of the lawn or cleaning other homes on the property. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Memory foam mattress ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bodyboard - Optional golf privileges - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Rock climbing nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37770000/37763900/37763861/34f58df6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### WalkToBeach|HotTub|Fireplace|AuthenticallyNorthern Traverse City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 58 reviews CA $587 CA $959 total includes taxes & fees Oct 24 - Oct 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=37763861&PinnedHotelID=37763861&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36250000/36240100/36240019/e7249aa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Creekside Hot Tub|Walk to Beach|Uniquely Northern Traverse City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 62 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=36240019&PinnedHotelID=36240019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24280000/24275700/24275601/0d715564.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hot Tub! 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No Tents Allowe... ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets Note from host: Charge may apply ### 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as Upnorth Chalet Cozy Fireplace Private Hot Tub Walk To Bay! Northern Vibes Walk 2 Beach Adventure Central Pets Welcome! Upnorth Chalet Cozy Fireplace Private Hot Tub Pets Welcome! 637ce6a067c1ae0051010dbe Upnorth Vibes Hot Tub + Fireplace Prime Locale Pets Welcome! ## About the area Located in Traverse City, this chalet is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like rock climbing, horse riding, and cycling. [Visit our Traverse City travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Traverse-City.dx3577) [View more Chalets in Traverse City](https://www.expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Chalets.d3577-aaChalets.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C44.74719%2C-85.55901&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vMDnpe_vSS9v8t26IK8suD1dMNE=) Traverse City, MI ### What's nearby - Traverse City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Traverse City State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km - Front Street - 4 min drive - 3.3 km - Centre Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 6.5 km - Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 11 min drive - 10.2 km ### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 5 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Culver's - ‬6 min walk - ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive - ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬2 min drive - ‪Cherry Country Traditions Café - ‬6 min drive - ‪Bob Evans - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem pet-friendly? > Yes, this chalet allows pets (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem? > As of Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem on Nov 6, 2025 start from CA $367.32, 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/Traverse-City-Hotels-Steps-To-BeachHot-TubFireplaceA-NorthCoast-Gem.h37671781.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem located? > Situated on the waterfront, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of Traverse City State Park and Traverse City Beach. Lake Michigan is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem 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 - Excellent 44 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney H. Mar 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy feel, yet close to everything Beautiful and relaxing property, very great location close to downtown and beach access. ##### Courtney H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric B. May 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun little cabin We really enjoyed our time at this cabin. We plan on coming back in the future. ##### Eric B. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nyssa L. May 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 10/10 Amazing location close to beach, downtown, state park and bike trail! Clear and helpful communication from the hosts - the guidebook and list of pet friendly recommendations nearby were great! ##### Nyssa L. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria F. Jul 3, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best of cabin feel and downtown Traverse City Very clean and well stocked! Perfect central location to Old Mission, downtown Traverse City and other day trips like Sleeping Bear. ##### Victoria F. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noelle P. May 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extremely Clean, Cozy Stay Cleanest rental home experience we’ve had. Kids loved the creek. Felt private even with the shared yard/creek space. ##### Noelle P. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara V. Jun 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin We loved the cabin and the setting. It was clean and all the finishes and details were perfect. The busy road in front of the cabin didn’t even bother us as the location was perfect. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you for a great week. ##### Kara V. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan K. May 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great hidden gem The property is great, and the owners are very responsive with any of your questions. ##### Ryan K. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denyce T. Sep 5, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Cute cabin! Very clean and accommodating. Owners are great to work with. Every detail was met, they go above and beyond. Great place! ##### Denyce T. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison A. Feb 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect up north getaway Loved the coziness of the house and fireplace! We will come back with our kids next time. ##### Alison A. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James H. Oct 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Trip Great location, very clean, and the owners thought if everything that we could of needed. Very nice not to have to pack up half of our house to spend a few days away with the kids ##### James H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan B. Apr 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traverse City Getaway Very nice little cabin for a stay in Traverse City! Place was very clean and well kept. The hot tub was a very nice feature, and the creek running right of the cabin was very scenic as well! Everything inside the cabin was well stocked and we had no issues whatsoever. ##### Nathan B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason O. Jul 13, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Little Cabin While this cabin may be located in a spot that could be considered a busy part of town, it is tucked away behind a privacy fence, trees, and behind a creek, so you feel like you have privacy. Great central location as well to get to all area attractions - downtown, Old Mission Peninsula, the beach, etc. ##### Jason O. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe W. Jan 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place and great location! Lauren was great to work with and the cabin was great - exactly as described. we enjoyed the easy to use gas fire place and the hot tub. $8 uber ride to downtown TC to have dinner and drinks. ##### Joe W. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin V. Apr 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best VRBO yet We LOVED this cabin and hope we'll have an opportunity to stay again. We can't stop talking about the perfect accommodations. We had everything we needed and nothing we didn't. Even my pup was cared for. ##### Erin V. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad C. Aug 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, amenities and super clean Loved the home. Everything we needed for our extended weekend was right there. Clear house rules and easy to follow instructions. Would return to the relaxing home. ##### Chad C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric B., St Charles Jul 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! We had a wonderful experience and stay and Lauren’s cottage! The cottage was very clean, well maintained and very comfortable! The communication with Lauren before our stay was terrific and the check in process was simple. The cottage location right next to Mitchell Creek yet very near downtown Traverse City was ideal for our stay. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you! ##### Eric B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine L. Oct 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience! Lovely cabin next to the state park. Updated and well maintained. The hot tub was a wonderful amenity. Close enough to town to be practical and tucked away enough to feel private. 5/5. Would definitely recommend. ##### Christine L. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica P. Dec 5, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Cabin and Property The owner of this property has gone above and beyond to ensure that this property is well maintained and well-stocked for each visit. You couldn't ask for a better location, offering ease to Downtown Areas, and offering less than an hour drive to Sleeping Bear area. Would happily return. ##### Erica P. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber N. Jan 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful!!!! The cottage was so clean, beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed for our New Years getaway. The owners were very responsive regarding any questions we had prior to our stay, made sure we made it safely, and thanked us for staying at their property on the day of our departure. We would stay here again, and honestly can’t wait to come back. It was cozy, the hot tub was perfect during the morning snowfall, and the fireplace was the perfect addition to our winter getaway. Highly, highly recommend staying here!! ##### Amber N. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily W., Norton Shores Oct 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Honeymoon Beautiful place, more than I expected. I surprised my husband with this gem and he was all giddy about seeing the fish in the stream infront of the cabin. Everything was clean, everything was super cute and charming. The fireplace was nice at night after sitting in the hottub. 10/10 would stay again. ##### Emily W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leigh G., Uniontown, OH Jul 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxed & no worries Loved this cottage. Super clean. Loved all the details to the amenities. Cottage is super cute with a rustic updated scale. Hammock and stream were very relaxing. Felt like you were out in the deep woods but conveniently located to all the fun stuff... bike/running trail, beach, restaurants, grocery & cherry orchard! Can’t wait to come back! ##### Leigh G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Brett S. Sep 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice place Was really hoping to use the washer and dryer I did have cloths I brought with me thinking I was able to do them other than that it was a great experience and we will be coming back just hope the washer will work this time that was a bit of an inconvenience it was one of the reason we did pick that place as well besides the hot tub we like to keep our bed dressing clean but thankyou for the great stay. ##### Brett S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather H., Ann Arbor, Michigan Sep 12, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in a cozy TC cottage We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property! Even before arrival, I was impressed with the friendly and informative communication from the owner. The home and property were exactly as described and pictured in the listing and was just charming! The home had every convenience provided, from coffee to beach towels to dog treats for our two pups! We loved the creek running through the property and used the fire pit and hot tub every evening. I was happy to discover a wonderful rails-to-trails path just a block down the road and enjoyed running and walking our dogs on this trail daily. We felt as if we were in the middle of the north woods on the property but, in reality, were only a couple of miles from downtown Traverse City. Perfect location! I can not recommend this home and this owner highly enough! We had a wonderful weekend and hope to return again soon. ##### Heather H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie K., Fredericksburg, USA Jan 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming cottage in great location My husband and I loved our weekend stay at this charming revitalized 1940s cottage in Traverse City! The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals for the weekend, the beds were comfy and the living spaces were tastefully adorned. The gas-fired stone fireplace was super easy to use and made the living area very cozy for catching up on our reading. The location was perfect for accessing the VASA Pathway xc ski trails which were about an 8 minutes drive away. After a great time on the trails, the hot tub was the perfect way to relax, and with the falling snow it was magical. Our dog Abby loved going for walks in the woods (state property) directly behind the cabin. In Summer, the cottage would be a great spot from which to access the beach, the TART trails and all that Traverse City has to offer. There is a bit of road noise from 3 Mile Rd, but it wasn't a problem for us. Check-in was a breeze and Lauren was readily available by phone if we needed anything. I highly recommend staying here. ##### Laurie K. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan M. Oct 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property and location! We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Lauren's place. The reservation process was extremely easy and clear. We had one quick question when we arrived which Lauren answered immediately. The cabin is absolutely spotless...and I mean spotless!! Fluffy towels, very comfortable bed, and all kitchen supplies in perfect order (even the mug handles all faced the same way, a detail I can appreciate :-)). The beautiful stone fireplace (easy-to-use gas) was especially appreciated on the cool, rainy nights. The beautiful babbling creek running through the front yard is such a treat to experience! There were people staying in the other place on the property, but with all the privacy screening that Lauren has set up, we only knew they were there because we saw their car parked. It was no issue at all. The location is less than a block from the TART trail, so very convenient to bike downtown (about 3 miles), or keep going to Suttons Bay (about 17 one way). There is a beach just across the main road, and plenty of places to eat close by, or within a 5 minute car ride to downtown. Overall, we are very happy with our choice to stay at this beautiful cabin! ##### Susan M. 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