Lil’ Lakeshore Cabin

Welcome to Traverse City!

Welcome! We're excited to have you as our guest. We've curated this guide to help you fully utilize our cabin and discover my/our favorite local places to eat, drink, shop and experience. Enjoy!
🏠 Address:
Address: 1225 Dyer Lake Road, Traverse City, MI 49685
(Directions)

Save the time of shopping and packing groceries! Stocked delivers to the Lil' Lakeshore Cabin and fridge and can stock the refrigerator, cupboards, etc. before you arrive or while you're out

🕓 Check-In: Is at 10 AM. Guests may request an early check-in for an extra fee, but the request needs to be approved by the cleaning crew and will therefore require advance notice.

🅿️ Parking: There is room for up to 2 vehicles on the driveway. Please keep vehicles off the lawn.

🔓 Entry: You'll use the smart lock, located on the front door. The code is the final four digits of the booking person's phone number. To open the door, first press the check button on the lower left side of the keypad, then the four digit code. To lock up, simply pull the door handle shut, press the x/lock button and listen for the lock to engage.

🔑 Spare Keys: In the event of a lock out, the lockbox is located on the exterior door handle of the adjacent barn - to the right of the main entrance. The code is 4004 and

💡Early Arrival TipIf you arrive in Traverse City between 11am - 4pm, feel free to park in our parking spot or in guest parking. From here you are an easy walk to downtown and many great places to grab something to eat. Silver Spruce is great for a beer and to relax outside. Firefly is a just quick walk away for lunch and drinks with outdoor seating along the Boardman River.
🛜 WiFi Login:
Network Name: Hygge Up North Guest
Password: GetCozy!

🤫 Quiet Hours: Quiet hours outside are from 10 PM - 7 AM - please be mindful of the neighbors during this time

🗑 Trash & Recycling: Please bag all trash and put into the bins outside - please roll to roadside on Thursday night and back to designated spot on Friday after trash pick up

☕️ Coffee: The coffee bar is fully stocked and has a Keurig single serve machine, french press, pour over carafe, a tea pot, electric kettle, coffee grinder, whole beans, sugar, cinnamon, hot cocoa mix, and dehydrated marshmallows; guests will need to bring their own creamer, milk, or other perishable items

🍴 Kitchen: Cooking oils, spices, and salt & pepper are onsite and available for guest use

🧺Laundry: The washer + dryer stack is located in the bathroom and guests are free to use it. Be sure to only use the provided HE detergent pods. Also, the iron + ironing board can be found along the side of the washing machine/dryer stack

🛏️Couch/trundle bed: Is located in the living room and converts into two twin beds; the bedding + towels allocated for these are labeled and located in the bedroom's dresser

🔒 Check-Out: Is at 10 AM. Guests may request a late check-out for an extra fee, but the request needs to be approved by the cleaning crew and will therefore require advance notice

📋 Before checking out we ask that you:

  • Bag all trash and deposit in outside bins

  • Turn off all lights, appliances, water

  • Lock all doors & windows

  • Return all keys to lockbox, if applicable

  • Return all furniture, items, etc. to original resting place

  • Please wash all used dishes (just load the dishwasher and run it)

  • Remove all food from the refrigerator & freezer

  • Check for personal belongings

  • Notify host of any damaged, broken, missing items, etc.


Drive Safe!

MY/OUR NEARBY FAVORITES

Seasonally driven breakfast menu - Sugar 2 Salt

Food

The Burrow

California-inspired restaurant
12930 S W Bayshore Dr, Traverse City

Dairy Lodge

Local ice cream shop
405 N Division St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Cash only. They are open late during Summer
Scenic Drive - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Things to Do

Sara Hardy Farmers Market

Local produce, baked goods, flowers, & more
Cass St & E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Open Saturdays 730am-12pm(May-Oct) & Wednesdays 8am-12pm(June-Oct)

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Historic place to eat, drink, shop, tour, & more
830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: This former Traverse City State Hospital has great restaurants, a winery, brewery, shops & so much more!

Elmbrook Golf Course

Mature public Par 72 Golf Course with great views
1750 Townline Rd, Traverse City
Fresh produce & meats - Oryana

Shopping

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Historic place to eat, drink, shop, tour, & more
830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: This former Traverse City State Hospital has great restaurants, a winery, brewery, shops & so much more!

Cherry Republic

Cherry products & gifts
154 E Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Make sure to sample the cherry salsa and BBQ sauces!
Bike & XC ski rentals, sales & service - Brick Wheels

Services/Rentals

Leelanau Boat Co.

Boat rentals, service, & storage
8585 E Bingham Rd, Traverse City
Local's tip: 2 great new tritoons and a new pontoon for rent. They deliver!

Stocked

Local grocery delivery service
Delivering Northern MI
Local's tip: They deliver to the rental & directly into the frigde before arrival!

Green Mitt

A luxury, eco-friendly auto spa
1840 N US 31, Traverse City
Local's tip: The best FREE vacuums ever!
Downtown Traverse City

🍽 Dining
Most local options close by 9pm. Late night food options: Mode's Bum Steer, Lil Bo's

🅿️ Parking (map)
Downtown and surrounding streets have metered parking and are strictly enforced (Mon-Sat 8am-6pm)
*FREE parking on Sundays, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day

🚻 Public Restrooms (map)

🚲 TART Trails (maps)
A network of multi-use trails in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties as well as a cross-town bike route

⛱️ Clinch Park
Metered parking
Splash Pad turns off at 6pm

🚗 Transportation
Traverse City has both Lyft and Uber as well as various local taxi companies
Please email any questions

Please text with any questions

If you need to speak directly, please don't hesitate to call

Enjoy!
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