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Wilderness Setting Near Beautiful Lake Michigan

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Beach
Outdoor dining
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cross Village, MI
  • Tunnel of Trees
    6 min drive
  • Wilderness State Park
    15 min drive
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area
    37 min drive
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    35 min drive

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About the area

Harbor Springs

Located in Harbor Springs, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Tunnel of Trees and Lake Michigan. .This cottage is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Wilderness State Park and 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Harbor Springs Beach.

What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 37 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 40 min drive - 38.4 km
  • The Highlands - 42 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 44 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Legs Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moose Jaw Junction - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Old World Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Northern Crepes - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wilderness Setting Near Beautiful Lake Michigan

Enjoy the perfect 'Up North' getaway amidst 80 acres of woods and wild flower fields just one mile outside of charming Cross Village. Relax on the back deck watching Finches, Nuthatches, Phoebes and the beautiful song of the Wood Thrush in the surrounding forest. The cabin has a well equipped kitchen and a new tiled bathroom, a queen size bed and loft with 2 double beds. as well as a gas grill on the back deck. This is the perfect spot to spend your vacation in total privacy. Enjoy relaxing campfires in the yard with comfortable furniture, a picnic table and hammock. Your own private "Dark Sky Park" and, we provide the firewood.

Cross Village has a pristine beach on crystal clear Lake Michigan, excellent for swimming, snorkeling and finding Petoskey stones. There's even a small boat ramp. Or enjoy the miles of undeveloped, uncrowded beaches in Wilderness State Park, just 20 minutes away. The park also has miles of trails for hiking and bicycling.

The famous Leggs Inn Restaurant in Cross Village serves lunch and dinners with live music on the weekends.

There is also the fine establishment of The Crows Nest just 3 minutes away from the cabin. Friday night all you can eat Perch Dinners are a local hot spot.

The Moose Jaw is a fun local gathering place with a great menu, sizzling fajitas is a favorite not to mention pizza!

Petoskey Brewing has a beautiful patio on main street in the Village excellent food with special hamburgers and fine kraft brews!

When you need more activity, shopping and excitement, Harbor Springs and Mackinaw City are each less than 30 minutes away.

Hop on the ferry to world-famous Mackinac Island and experience a world without cars or cares.

There is also a 40 minute ferry ride from Cheboygan to the Bois de Blanc island for a fun day trip! Good restaurants in downtown Cheboygan.

Your vacation at our cabin will be cozy, quiet and very private. Here there is time for reading, walking, listening and observing wild life.


Contact us is by phone or e-mail.

Keywords: Chalet Cabin
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

sylvia Jania

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets are welcome and will love the place.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Wilderness Setting Beautiful Lake Michigan House Cross Village
Wilderness Setting Beautiful Lake Michigan Cross Village
Wilderness Setting Beautiful Lake Michigan
Wilderness Setting Near Beautiful Lake Michigan Chalet
Wilderness Setting Near Beautiful Lake Michigan Harbor Springs
Wilderness Setting Near Beautiful Lake Michigan Cottage
Wilderness Setting Near Beautiful Lake Michigan Harbor Springs

Wilderness Setting Near Beautiful Lake Michigan Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jack d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan Y., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Beautiful cabin and property. Very clean, quiet, and convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful, secluded property
We absolutely loved Sylvia's property and she was a responsive, helpful hostess. Our experience could not have been better :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wilderness stay in Michigan
Summary: A vacation for those who enjoy the woods / seclusion and those who enjoy the beach or seeing sites and history. The setting in in the midst of a wooded area allowing seclusion and home setting that is ultimate for relaxation. Cleanliness: The property was clean, and upkeep was excellent. The outdoor area was well manicured and taken care of despite the outdoor wood location which one would things would be difficult to maintain. Check-in: Check-in is as easy as it gets with online communication and everything completed in advance of arrival. Accuracy of on-line listing: Very accurate. The kitchen and living room were large in size. The bedrooms (2) were normal sized for the average home. The bathroom was comparable with other baths in homes of that size. The only thing I would say is that the shower is smaller and would not accommodate larger people well. The Wood burning stove and outdoor firepit is an absolute plus and it gives the property that mountain cabin feeling. Communication with property manager: Excellent communication and always a prompt response. Location and Neighborhood: What is great about the neighborhood it is quiet and safe. With the woods and seclusion, it is great for relaxation. There is plenty of great local food or if you like the fast food, is available. Wineries, distilleries, and breweries are plentiful if you enjoy taste testing. There is enough diversity that everyone will find something they enjoy. What was nice is that
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin in the woods
We have stayed here several times over the years and the owner is always excellent about communication and helpful. It's a perfect peaceful setting in the woods. Our favorite restaurant is a bike ride away. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another week in paradise
This is our 3rd stay at this property and have already booked for next year! Love working with Sylvia the host! Is very good at keeping in touch! This cabin is nestled in the middle of wooded area! Very private and secluded, but just minutes from beach!♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation spot
We will definitely be staying again. Everything was exactly as we expected and more. The location is very secluded, and yet there is plenty to do within 30 minutes if you do want to venture out. This location was perfect for traveling with our dog as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcia k.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect stay in the woods!
My husband and dog stayed here with another couple and their dog for a long weekend. The home is lovely - so clean, updated, well-stocked, and nicely decorated. The setting is quiet and set in the woods with a lovely deck, porch, balcony, and yard. Communication with the host was terrific and everything was easy. This is one of the best rentals we’ve stayed at and I’d book it again in a second!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cross Village Stay
Great setting and location. Our family always enjoys our stay there. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeny and John S., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
Clean, comfortable, cozy. The cabin feels like it’s at the end of the world, but it is easy to get to Petoskey and Mackinac Island. We had our two dogs with us and they loved investigating the yard, which is full of naturalized plantings and mown paths. The space was great for my husband and me, but I think it would be tight with any additional adults. This was a great getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fresh air
This is the best place to breathe and reset. Comfortable. Beautiful. Peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore P.

Liked: Cleanliness
cross village chalet
everything met our expetations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith R.

Liked: Cleanliness
October at the Cross Village Chalet
The Cross Village Chalet is absolutely magical. Beautifully decorated. Peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin and surroundings
The cabin was lovely and well-equipped. The location is beautiful and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick get-away
We had a great time exploring the area and returning to enjoy all of the comfortable accommodations both inside and out!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet L., Benton Harbor, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay
The chalet was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return visitors
This was our 3rd time time staying at the chalet and it was wonderful as usual. We really focused on biking this trip and had a great time hitting mountain bike and gravel trails all within a short drive (less than 20 min) or ride out from the driveway. Well appointed kitchen and cozy, thoughtfully curated interior. 4 restaurants are within a very short drive or bike ride (beware the road has a giant hill to pedal up to return if you choose to bike!): Legs Inn, Petoskey Brewing, Moosejaw Junction, and Crows Nest.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Woodsy wonderland
This cabin was the perfect retreat - set in the woods with a nice clearing to let the sun into the back yard area. The kitchen was clean and well equipped with all the pots and pans and utensils anyone would need to enjoy cooking a great meal. I missed having a microwave (but not too much). The fire pit was great and there was plenty of wood supplied. To put it in a nutshell, this place was heaven! So close to Wilderness State Park, and the bridge. We had the most wonderful time! We would definitely come back in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bertie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Quiet Vacation Spot
The A-frame is a little hidden gem - it feels like you're in a storybook setting when you pull up the dirt road and see it nestled back in the woods. I think this is our 4th stay and we still love everything about it. It's clean, comfortable and just the best place to relax. It was a bit cooler this trip so we had a few more fires inside but we were still able to go swimming at Sturgeon Bay Beach, fly kites and climb a sand dune. Not much else to do in the area except get ice cream at the gas station and have a night playing pinball at Legs Inn - which is plenty for us. We hope to come back many more times in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Paradise!
This is our second year at this property! Love it so much we booked next year while on vacation this year! Very secluded! Host is wonderful and easily contacted! The special touches and Art work are wonderful!!!! Off the beaten path, but, short drive to groceries and restaurants! I like to cook and feel the kitchen has everything for cooking I need! ♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem!
Our stay in Cross Village was absolutely delightful. The Cabin is so cute and cozy and had everything we needed. We had a fire each night in the spacious yard and our dog loved it as well! The best part was it was quiet and hidden away from the world- exactly what is needed if you need some time away. Was super close to Leg’s Inn and the Tunnel of Trees, and close to Sturgeon Beach in Wilderness State Park. Sylvia even allowed us to stay a little longer which was so kind, and she was easy and delightful to communicate with. Will probably come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and clean chalet in the woods
This chalet is the cutest thing! It is nestled in the woods. It feels like you’re in the middle of nowhere, but the gas station/market and the beach are only 5 minutes away by car. There are also a few restaurants in the vicinity but we didn’t try any. We cooked our meals onsite. It was very clean and comfortable and the owner was easily accessible. Would definitely stay again! (Please note if traveling in the winter, you will definitely need 4WD or AWD.)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Absolutely wonderful. We hope to stay again. I give the place my highest recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023