Best Leelanau County Hotels

With a stay at Dune Climb Inn in Empire, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Little Glen Lake. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area. This hotel also features charcoal grills, a vending machine, and bike storage. Featured amenities include microwave in a common area, refrigerator in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Relax and enjoy the beautiful turquoise waters of Big Glen Lake from our stunning Northern Michigan home. Be one of the first to enjoy all we have to offer in this 2500 sq ft home, including private waterfront and lake access, beach house and fire pit by the water, with a hot tub and private back patio, separate guest entrance, large attached deck, full size kitchen, home gym, ample parking and absolutely breathtaking views. Also included is a 6 passenger Polaris ranger for easy access to town and the beach. This is a perfect setting for your next family vacation! Boat rental is available on property for additional fee, please message us if you are interested in this when booking. About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings.Maximum event attendees: 20.

Bordered on one side by National Seashore land, this cottage lies at the southern end of the Narrows Bridge dividing Big and Little Glen Lakes. Cottage is five hundred feet from the Narrows isthmus and bridge, with public access to Little Glen Lake available on both sides of the bridge. Walk to public frontage with your raft or kayak. If you prefer a broad sand beach, Glen Haven Beach at the National Seashore is a three-minute drive away with many beautiful and secluded public Lake Michigan beaches available further up the Leelanau Peninsula. And some of the best road biking in the Midwest is available from your driveway. Begin your ride at the cottage and head off on an easy ride to Glen Arbor village center where you can catch the Heritage Trail--or head northeast on MacFarlane for a challenging ride past Inspiration Point and around Big Glen Lake to the Crystal River and the Heritage Trail.Bear Haven cottage has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a screened-in porch for summer. Five beds include three single beds in the second bedroom and a king bed in the master bedroom. There is also a comfortable sleep sofa in the family room. Rents Saturday to Saturday. Check in 4 PM - check out 10 AM. House close to Sleeping Bear dunes and Dune Climb with Big and Little Glen Lakes across the street. Boat rentals available in walking distance. Bring kayaks and walk to public access on the Narrows Bridge.Superb biking from cottage. Major hills surround, including on MacFarlane and a series of seven ascents on Benzonia, but equally possible to reach the Heritage Trail bike path stretching from Empire to Good Harbor Bay without a single significant climb by riding into Glen Arbor and catching the Heritage Trail there.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 23.About events:No events allowed.

With a stay at Maple Lane Empire in Empire, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and 9 minutes from Lake Michigan. This motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Little Glen Lake and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Glen Lake. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Fifty-acre retreat offers green pastures, natural forest and horizon views of Lake Michigan dunes and Old Baldy. Fully appointed 4 BR, 3 Bath ranch-style home offers peace and quiet in a sunny setting. Take a dip in the heated pool with a slide the kids will love(open May-Sept.). You can relax, unplug and unwind while watching sunsets from the deck. Full basement is its own getaway with a large screen TV, pool table and ping pong. Play baseball on your private ballfield and gather for a game of horseshoes or volleyball. Countless stars appear above the firepit, so pack the s’mores fixins. Trails through the woods lead to wildflowers, birdsong and signs of wildlife. A camping area is available for extra guests. Close to beaches, golfing, kayaking, fishing. Eight miles to Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail for walking/bicycling plus numerous Nat. Pk. hiking trails. Leelanau County offers wineries, fine dining, breweries and shopping. But once you get here it will be hard to leave the tranquility and privacy. Great for large family gatherings. A working hobby farm next door offers tours by appointment. Check with the host for a list of all amenities. About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:This is a working farm. No one is allowed in the fenced areas or barns unless accompanied by the host..No Fireworks. This is a working farm..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.

Located in town, Wilce Cottage is the perfect place to spend your vacation in Empire Michigan. This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home has a lot to offer from a washer and dryer, board games/ puzzles, comfortable beds, croquet and a few other fun retro keepsakes. The location is prime with walking distance to Empire Beach- the sandy shores of Lake Michigan are just a 10-15 minute walk away! Playgrounds, library, pickle ball, chocolate and ice cream shops are all just blocks away. This home will comfortably sleep 5 guests. Wilce Cottage is the perfect home away from home and the memories made on this vacation will last a lifetime. Our guest services staff will be happy to assist you with recommendations for bike rentals and local attractions. -- THE PROPERTY -- Private | WiFi | Bedroom 1: Queen sized bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Sized bed | Additional sleeping: Sleeper sofa in living room Bathroom: Full bathroom with tub (narrow access) OUTDOOR LIVING: dining set, grill, spacious lot KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove top, oven, microwave, cooking basics, coffee maker, toaster, paper towels/trash bags INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, living room, washer and dryer, board games/ puzzles, dedicated office space with desk GENERAL: Linens, towels, heating, hair dryer, air conditioning window unit, ceiling fans FAQ: Quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM) ACCESSIBILITY: steps into the home, washer and dryer downstairs, bathroom is narrow between wall and tub PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- NATURE SCENE: Empire Beach (.5 miles/ 3 minutes), Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes (5.8 miles/ 10 minutes), Empire Bluff Trail (1.1 miles/ 4 minutes) Pierce Stocking Scenic Dr (6.5 miles/ 15 minutes), Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail/ 7.8 miles, 12 minutes) Big Glen Lake (9 miles, 13 minutes) Pyramid Point (14.7 miles/ 25 minutes) SEE + DO: Empire Area Museum (.3 mile/ 1 minute) Empire Village shopping district (.2 miles/ 1 minute), Glen Arbor shopping district ( 8 miles/ 13 minutes) Crystal River Outfitters (8.2 miles/ 13 minutes) TRAVERSE CITY (~24 miles/ 34 minutes): Cherry Festival, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, City Opera House, Clinch Park, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, Downtown shopping and restaurants WINE + DINE: Joe’s Friendly Tavern (.3 miles, 1 minute), Empire Village Inn (.3 miles/ 1 minute), Shipwreck Cafe( .2 miles/ 1 minute), Art’s Tavern (8.0 miles, 13 minutes), Cherry Public House (7.9 miles, 13 minutes) AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (28 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Northland Vacation Rentals welcomes you to unwind, relax, and get into vacation mode! When staying at one of our homes, we want to assure you that we will do our utmost to provide you with a wonderful place to stay. We take cleaning very seriously and make sure that all of our homes are well maintained. Should an issue arise- no worries! Our friendly staff is available 24/7 to promptly assist with any of your urgent needs. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No dogs/ pets allowed - No events, bachelor/ bachelorette parties, or large gatherings -No fireworks - Please respect quiet hours from 10:00 PM-8:00 AM. -Day guests must be approved by management if exceeding the capacity of 5 guests. Guests not adhering to this rule could face a fine or eviction as outlined in our terms and conditions that are agreed upon by renting our home. Capacity is strictly enforced and randomly checked. - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in -Please refer to our terms and conditions for the house rules. Management fees and booking fees are non-refundable. We will provide a starter package of paper towel, toilet paper, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap and/or dishwasher tabs if a dishwasher is available at the property. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to purchase more of these items. Other items not included in this list are not guaranteed. Please reach out to management to inquire if a particular amenity is important to your stay, or plan accordingly.

Air Conditioning!New Kitchen, new bath, and new heat / air units.Lake Michigan, Crystal River, Manitou Islands & Sleeping BearDunes - 1 minute walk to the beach! 2 minute drive to Glen Arbor.Beautiful water views from this one bedroom condo located on Lake Michigan inside the Homestead Resort property on M-22 in Glen Arbor, MI (Sleeps 4 - Queen Bed in the bedroom and a Brand New sleeper sofa "gel-pedic queen mattress" in the living room). Very private location, lake and river views, gated parking by the beach, and beautiful sunsets over the lake.Minimum 7 Night Stay in June, July, August. Saturday to Saturday. Amazing location on two bodies of water: Lake Michigan and the Crystal River. Incredible sunset views from the deck -overlooking the River, Lake Michigan, the Manitou Islands, and Sleeping Bear Point. Tube, kayak or SUP on the Crystal River all the way out to Lake Michigan! Walk the beach, stroll along the riverbank, or walk the boardwalk which stretches for blocks, just outside the condo building. Hike or bike the nearby paved Heritage Bike Trail to scenic Northern Michigan destinations.In the winter you can enjoy the Homestead Resort ski hill for downhill excitement! Or explore the National Shoreline on cross country skis and snowshoes! There are miles of trails inside the Resort and more just a short drive away.The condo is Heated and Air Conditioned. It has 2 wall mounted 4K TV's, and new high speed internet access. The condo has Newly Renovated one full bath with a walk-in shower (no bathtub), a Newly Renovated Kitchen complete with dishes, silverware, basic cooking utensils, glasses, Keurig coffee maker, pots/pans, microwave, stove, Full Size refrigerator (NOTE: there is no dishwasher in this unit). A drop leaf dining table will seat up to 4 people.A coin operated washer & dryer are located in the common area on the ground floor of the condominium building. There is a gas grill on property for use by condo guests.This privately owned unit is nestled on the water in a discreetly gated property. No public check in required. The unit is on the second floor of the building and is not handicap accessible.Note: Although the condo is located inside the Homestead Resort, it is not a resort-owned property, it is privately owned. The Homestead Resort Pools and Tennis Courts are not available for use. There are public tennis courts in Glen Arbor (just minutes down the road). You WILL have access to all of the resort amenities that are open to the public, such as all grounds and beach area, the village restaurants, (ski hill in the winter), spa, salon, and the shops in the Village.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.

Welcome to your home away from home while exploring the natural beauty of northern Michigan. This newly renovated 2-bed/2-bath condo has been thoughtfully designed with comfort and style in mind. Hangout in the family room with ample seating and a smart TV with cable and streaming apps. Relax on the screened-in patio among the pines, with peek-a-boo views of Lake Michigan. Enjoy home cooked meals in a fully stocked kitchen. Location is perfect for easy access to everything the area has to offer!THE SPACE:This ground-level condo is a part of the Hawks Nest community at the Homestead Resort in Glen Arbor. It's the perfect place to stay, right in the heart of northern Michigan's all-season playground. Everything in the condo is brand new as it was just renovated in 2023. Lounge in the family room with plenty of comfortable seating, or enjoy a relaxing evening on the screened-in porch listening to the waves of Lake Michigan. The kitchen has new appliances and is stocked with everything you'll need to cook a gourmet meal. Enjoy fresh coffee in the morning using the Keurig or French press. The living room is furnished with stylish and comfortable furniture, and a Smart TV with cable and all your favorite streaming apps. All you have to do is log into your accounts. Both bedrooms are located downstairs and will provide you with a wonderful nights sleep on brand new mattresses, and crisp comfortable sheets. This condo will sleep a maximum of 6 guests with 1 queen bed, 2 twin beds, and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. Please note that although we can accommodate up to 6 guests, our unit is cozy and it will be quite tight for any more than 4 adults. The fully equipped bathrooms (1 upstairs, 1 downstairs) have everything you need: soft fluffy towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and a hair dryer.If you plan on heading to the beach or enjoying other outdoor activities, we have an outdoor "Ski Closet" that can be used for storing your adventure equipment, coolers, beach chairs, etc. We kindly ask that you DO NOT store these items inside the condo.THINGS TO KNOW:- No A/C, but enjoy cool evening breezes coming off the lake. We have a dehumidifier and offer fans in each room for air circulation.- No washer/dryer, but we do offer a clothes drying rack and an iron with ironing board.- The condo uses electric heat, and heat registers are very hot to the touch when in use.- For safety reasons, fireplace is non-functioning.GUEST ACCESS: **NO HOMESTEAD BEACH CLUB ACCESS**As our guest you will have the condo all to yourself. There is unassigned parking available next to the condo, however, it is first come first serve. If you have multiple vehicles, there is also additional parking near the main Homestead entrance. You will be able to access all common areas except for the Beach Club pool and tennis court.LOCATION:This property located in The Homestead Resort and is a short drive or bike ride to many of the local attractions you don't want to miss!- 0.1 miles to Spa Amira- 1 mile to Lake Michigan beach access- 2 miles to downtown Glen Arbor (Shops, Restaurants, Playground, and Tennis/Pickleball/Basketball Courts)- 5 miles to Sleeping Bear Dunes- 5 miles to Pyramid Point- 5 miles to Glen Lake boat launch- 10 miles to Empire- 11 miles to Good Harbor Beach- 12 miles to Empire Bluff Trail- 17 miles to Leland- 22 miles to Suttons Bay- 25 miles to Traverse City- 31 miles to FrankfortAbout pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Railing around stairwell has large gaps.About customRules:- No guests allowed for overnight stay other than the number of adults and children listed on reservation.- No fireplace use outside of winter months (Oct-Mar). - No smoking of any kind permitted on the premises. - Use of grills/BBQ prohibited.,- Renter is liable for any damage to the property and agrees to accept charges to the card on file should damage occur during occupancy..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.