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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom1000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Beulah, MI
  • Platte Lake
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Beulah

On waterfront.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this cottage, you'll find Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve and Bronson Lake. Turtle Lake and Platte Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 14 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 16 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 20 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 21 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 28 min drive - 19.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jodi's Tangled Antler - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fallen Timbers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jim's Joint - ‬4 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.

WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park

The Michigan spring is turning into a regal Summer and with miles of beaches within Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Restaurants, breweries, wineries, it's all waiting for you to visit and enjoy - the Northern Michigan Splendor we all love to see - leave your frustrations at home - this is a time to rejuvenate and enjoy the wide-open beaches of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore - enjoy evenings by the firepit, the warm days walking beaches, woodland trails, stellar golf courses - evenings at your new favorite restaurant.
Our goal, through Whispering Pines Cottage, is to provide you and your family privacy, solitude, a chance for your family to 're-connect' and comfortable lodging when you're up north having family fun in our beautiful, friendly, and fun-filled area for the whole family.
Little towns with stores, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and a meadery abound in our corner of Northwest, Michigan. The fun never ends in Benzie and Leelanau County.
Whispering Pines Cottage is just 15 minutes away from the 'Most Beautiful Place in America' - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore bounded by M-22, Michigan's Scenic Highway. That 15-minute drive (12 miles) will put you on the shore of Platte Bay beach within the 35 miles of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore – with miles of hiking/biking trails, pristine sand beaches, crystal clear waters for swimming.
Steelhead fishing fall through spring in our Betsie and Platte Rivers, Summer trout fishing on our many streams and lakes, Late summer and fall Salmon and Lake Trout in Lake Michigan, if you have an appropriate boat for Lake Michigan, we have the place to park it at the cottage, or rent a Charter Boat - Cap'n Bob Smith berthed at Leland.
Golf Courses close by -Crystal Mountain Resort, Crystal Lake -Beulah, Pinecroft-Beulah, Champion Hills, Mistwood, Bear Lake, Dunes, Chestnut Hills, Arcadia Bluffs, Interlochen – these and more within 30 minutes of the cottage.
September and October is a beautiful time to vacation in Northern Michigan, as well as summer - Mother Nature has her elves prepared with their paint and paint brushes ready to color the tree leaves for that Northern Splendor we all love to see at the end of summer. Leave your frustrations at home - this is a time to rejuvenate and enjoy the wide-open beaches of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore - enjoy the cool evenings by the firepit, the warm days walking beaches, woodland trails, stellar golf courses - relax at your new favorite restaurant.
Our goal, through Whispering Pines Cottage, is to provide you new places to enjoy, and relax.
Come join us in Winer - Crystal Mountain Ski Resort with down-hill and cross-country skiing is just 20 minutes away. Miles of Cross-country skiing trails /snowshoeing are just minutes away within the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore

Whispering Pines Cottage overlooks our two acre "Mirror Pond", a deep, spring fed, icy-cold body of water home to our native brook trout (The State "Fish" of Michigan), with a large stand of tall White Pine as a backdrop behind the pond. Our cozy cottage has two bedrooms with queen-sized beds, dressers and closets, a bathroom with shower, living room - with gas fireplace, Wi-Fi, Int4rnet, TV and a large couch for laid-back evenings after a busy day exploring Benzie and Leelanau Counties, a fully equipped kitchen with adjacent dining area which has a "slider" to our deck, overlooking "Mirror Pond", gas grill, and patio furniture. A new deck has been created by the pond with a fire pit and grill. The cottage also has a washer and dryer for your convenience. The closely mowed grass surrounding the cottage and pond provide ample area to stretch your legs and enjoy the property. The bird feeders attract numerous species of birds from the forested area around the cottage who also "kick-out" enough bird seed for the "resident ducks" who come to the grassy areas surrounding the feeders for the treat left for them by their "cousins". Pond visitors include various species of ducks, Blue Herons, and occasional Egret's, and resident deer. Whispering Pines Cottage is at the hub of Our Northwestern Michigan vacation paradise. Going West on Honor Hwy (US-31) within fifteen minutes you'll quickly arrive on the shore of Lake Michigan in the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Going East within ten minutes you'll arrive at Interlochen National Music Camp with its summer student performances as well as international "headliners" contracted by the Interlochen Music Camp to perform during the summer with monies raised from performances going toward student scholarships and operation of the school. Going North up Benzie Hwy 669 will quickly get you into the Sleeping Bear National Park's northern reaches as well as the "Winery Vineyards" of Leelanau County.
Five -night minimum June through August and three nights minimum May, September, October and two night minimum the rest of the year. Come join us - we will meet you at the cottage when you arrive providing a detailed map of the area- showing you the quickest routes for things to see and do.

Property manager

Shirley Villeneuve

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

  • No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park to the airport?

This cottage is 23.4 mi (33-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park to downtown Beulah?

This cottage is 6.6 mi away from Beulah.

WHISPERING PINES COTTAGE-The Most Beautiful Place in America-Sleeping Bear Park Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it!!!

This is our second time staying at this location, and we really love it here. It's an easy drive to multiple locations, especially the beaches in Traverse City.Shirley and Ray are both amazing people, and we always enjoy getting to catch up with them each year when we go up north.The cabin comes stocked with all the things you would need in the kitchen, the beds are comfortable, and sitting on the back deck is an amazing place for watching birds.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

We had a really nice getaway with our granddaughters.The only 2 things that I wish were included in the description would be.. that the water is well water. It was something we weren't prepared for. We just went and bought cases of water. The second thing would be that it has an air conditioning unit.. half the cottage was nice and cool but the bedrooms were very warm which made it hard to sleep.The house was completely equipped with anything and everything you could need. Alot of thought and personal touches were put into this cottage which made it feel like a home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shirley and Ray were the best! Ray gave us great tips for the best spots to fish, eat and visit. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and located where there was easy access to everything we wanted to do. And, oh, the property was so beutiful and calming! We loved sitting outside in the morning and watching the birds and other critters. Great way to start the day! We highly recommend this cottage!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike H., Toledo

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful piece of the Northwoods

Well-maintained and tastefully furnished with truly comfortable furniture and beds, surrounded by exquisite views and exceptional privacy. Absolutely no problems of any kind, with personable and helpful hosts. Slight road noise must be mentioned but did not detract measurably...the place is simply that nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Been here before. It was great again.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Guest

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful cabin

Host were very nice and provided great recommendations during our stay. Cabin was exactly as described and the property is amazing. Sure we will be back! Thank you for sharing your cabin with my family!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Whispering Pines Stay

Great place. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean U., ELMORE

Liked: Cleanliness

Private cabin with everything needed

The cabin was easy to get to, private, and central to all that the sleeping bear/Traverse City area has to offer. Communication was good and the home had everything we needed 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Explore surrounding areas

The property owners are amazing. They went above and beyond and made our stay even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property

This property is conveniently located to many activities including fishing, hiking in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, wineries, breweries, kayaking, biking, shopping in area villages. It is a beautiful area to visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia P., Grosse Pointe Woods, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Among Nature

This was the perfect place to relax. The property was on a pond with beautiful wildlife. Hummingbirds all over the place. One can relax just there and not go anywhere else. Nearby, however, are many places to enjoy. One of our favorites is Platte River Pointe. My personal favorite of the stay is seeing Brandi Carlile at nearby Kresge Auditorium. Amazing performance! I organized a successful tailgate for her biggest fans from our state. We loved our stay and would love to return to that same spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful neauty

We chose this location specifically for access to Interlochen Center for the Arts, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, and Frankfort. We love the area and always run out of time to do everything. This trip was for music. It was the perfect distance for dinner away from the venue, and a short drive to the venue. There was plenty of space on the rainy day to spread out, play games and have snacks (we always travel with groceries). The property has so much natural beauty with the lake like a mirror, wildflowers and birds. Owners are very nice and provide a well stocked home. Many kitchen appliances and utensils. Lots of board games. Grill. Nice deck furniture. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful week near Interlochen and Sleeping Bear

We enjoyed a lovely relaxing week, and were grateful to have found a place that provided privacy and ease of access to the sights nearby. Check in was easy, with Ray providing some great recommendations as to where to go in the Leleenau.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 2023

Shirley was awesome and met us at the property for check in. You are close to the road - trees block the view of the road, but there is some pretty steady road noise. That's made up for by the beautiful location. A great place for birders - saw a ton of species at the feeders on the deck, king fishers, green herons, and great blue herons in the pond - and more things when we hiked back in the prairie area beyond the yard. A nice short distance from Sleeping Bear, Frankfort, Empire - wonderful beaches, great hiking, and some really good food. The pictures are accurate - it is an older cabin without updates or new furniture - but that's exactly what we were expecting and we really enjoyed our stay. Thanks for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gailon F., New York, New York. USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

The outdoor space shines! The deck near the pond is just beautiful. House is comfy and has everything you would need. Furniture is dated but fine. Road noise is present but you soon get used to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location, Better People

Shirley and Ray really made us feel welcome, and the communication leading up to, and during our trip was phenomenal. The home had plenty of household items for cooking / food storage and the view from the back deck was serene. This home was very conveniently located to all of our destinations and we hope to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H., St. Clair Shores, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

My wife and I just returned from a great week-long vacation here. The listing describes everything very accurately. The owners met us when we checked in and Ray spent over an hour asking what we liked to do and providing suggestions, complete with a map with notes that we were given to keep. The house is just as shown in the photos, but the property is even nicer in person! Loved all of the wildlife--birds, ducks, heron (egret?), and a doe and her fawn made numerous visits! Very relaxing walking the property or sitting by the pond or around a bonfire. There is some traffic noise since the house sits near the road (mostly when outside--inside is very quiet)), but we got used to it quickly and it turns into white noise and was mostly not noticed after the first hour or so. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

chuck R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Up North

Property was clean and had all the comforts of home. Good location for our hiking experience in the Sleeping Bear area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

Clean place, awesome location and very peaceful scenery. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sleeping Dunes - Great access!

Hosts recommended great places to explore giving us easier access to the beautiful dunes and lake! Great restaurant recommendations too!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend stay.

Thank you for a lovely stay. Great location for the Frankfort Ironman.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location.

The property was the perfect location for exploring the area. Ray was very knowledgeable of the area, and gave us great tips for things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loren K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace

This was my favorite vacation by far and a lot of it had to do with the fact that I simply felt at home. It was cozy and comfortable. Clean and peaceful. They basically treated us like family leaving us with maps and all kinds of information and even books. Simply bliss.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Larry A.

Beulah

Very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022