Welcome to the Airy Fake Rock Guesthouse

The Guesthouse has been intentionally designed to be as cozy, relaxing, and restorative as possible. We hope that you'll unwind and create lasting memories by embracing hygge throughout your trip...
๐Ÿ  Address:
8664 S Maple City Rd
Maple City, MI 49664 (Directions)

Save the time of shopping and packing groceries! Stocked delivers to our guesthouse andย  fridge before you arrive or while you're out

๐Ÿ•“ย Check-In: 4 PM (click here to make an early check-in request; we will attempt to accommodate early check-in requests when possible)

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธย Parking: Private driveway: 2 spaces; free adjacent street parkings

๐Ÿ”“ย Entry: Check the Guest Portal provided in your reservation confirmation message for the unique door codeย 

๐Ÿ’กEarly Arrival Tip:ย If you arrive before Check-In, we recommend grabbing lunch at Peg Town Station, Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse for beers/food/and curling (yes, curling), or Arts Tavern in Glen Arbor
๐Ÿ›œ WiFi Login:
Network: Hygge Up North Guest
Password: GetCozy!

ย Quiet Hours: 10 PM - 7 AM

๐Ÿ—‘ Trash & Recycling: Please bag all trash, deposit in bins on street; garbage day is Thursday

โ˜•๏ธ Coffee: Coffee/tea is central part of hygge so be sure to check out our coffee bar in the kitchen and the accompanying coffee manual

๐Ÿด Kitchen: Our kitchen is equipped with all the basic spices, oils, and cooking utensils/equipment needed for a standard meal; FYI - we don't provide perishable items like condiments, butter, sauces, etc.

Towels and Linens: Fresh towels are located in bathrooms, beds will be made with fresh linens prior to guest arrival; back ups are available upon request

Laundry: Washer and dryer located in laundry room (main floor hallway); guests are free to use during their stay

Living rooms: Located on main floor, directly in front of entrance; guests will find ample seating, a smart TV, board games, etc.

๐Ÿ”’ย Check-Out: 10 AM (need to request a late check-out? Follow this link)
๐Ÿ“‹ย Before checking out we ask that you:

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

  • Wash, dry, put away all kitchenware

  • Empty the fridge

  • Dispose of garbage in roadside bin

  • Lock all doors & windows

  • Turn off all lights, appliances, water

  • Check for personal belongings

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

  • (Optional): Tag us on Instagram with your favorite highlights :) @hyggeupnorth


Drive Safe

OUR NEARBY FAVORITES

Food

Broomstack

Kitchen & taphouse
172 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City
5 min walk (0.2 mile)

Market 22

Deli & market
497 East Harbor Highway, Maple City
7 min drive (4.9 miles)

Art’s Tavern

Old school Northern MI tavern
6487 Western Ave, Glen Arbor
15 min drive (9.3 miles)

The Stone Oven

Pizza place
6551 First St, Lake Ann
14 min drive (9.6 miles)

Jacob’s Farm

Farm, Corn Maze, Pizza, & Drinks
7100 East Traverse Hwy, (M-72 West) Traverse City
14 min drive (12 miles)

Drink

Lake Ann Brewing Company

Rustic "up north" brewery
6535 1st St, Lake Ann

Brengman Family Wines
Brengman Family Wines

Winery, distillery, & eatery
9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City
(231) 421-5611 (menu)(info)

Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate
Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate

Winery & tasting room
7007 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City
(info)

Gypsy Spirits

MI made crafts spirits & cocktails
309 W Front St, Traverse City
(info)

The Workshop Brewing Co.

Local brewery & kitchen
221 Garland Street, Traverse City
(info)
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Family friendly. Delicious tacos and excellent beer! A true local favorite!

The Hayloft Inn

Country western, family restaurant & bar
5100 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City
Scenic Drive - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Things to Do

Grand Traverse Tours
Grand Traverse Tours

Wine, beer, distillery tours, & transportation
Traverse City, Leelanau Peninsula & Old Mission Peninsula
(231) 947-7433 (reservation) (info)

MI Sauna

Finnish Sauna experience
Traverse City State Park Beach
(231) 620-1326 (website)
LOCAL'S TIP: Check out the Wednesday sessions. For an extra exhilirating experience, try it in the winter!

Nauti-Cat Cruises
Nauti-Cat Cruises

4 unique West Grand Traverse Bay cruises
615 E Front St, Traverse City
(231) 947-1730 (reservation) (info)(deal)
LOCAL'S TIP: Pack some snacks to enjoy onboard. Make sure to try the Cat-Nip! Enter promo code ENJOY to save $5 on your cruise!!!

Crystal River

Birding, canoe/kayak, fishing & floating
6249 River Rd, Glen Arbor

Pyramid Point Trail

Hiking trail along Lake Michigan
Basch Rd, Maple City
Local's note: 2.7 miles of hilly hiking with a beautiful lookout. Don't descend the face.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Miles of sandy beaches, hiking, lakes & dunes along Lake…
6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor

Shopping

Downtown Leland & Fishtown

Active fishing village full of great shops
Leland, MI

Fresh Coast Market

Specialty food store, gourmet deli & coffee
7270 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City

Meijer

Supermarket, pharmacy & gas
3955 US 31 S, Traverse City
Local's tip: Very busy. Do shopping before 7am to save time. Check out Stocked-up.com for delivery

Oryana West

Local grocery store & coffee bar
3587 Marketplace Circle, Traverse City

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)

Sam’s Club

Membership priced groceries, gas & more
2401 US-31, Traverse City

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!

Services/Rentals

Local's tip: 2 great new tritoons and a new pontoon for rent. They deliver!

*Stocked
*Stocked

Local grocery delivery company
Northern MI
(231) 590-8072 (delivery)(info)
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Stocked will deliver your groceries into your home or rental and directly into the refrigerator!

Third Coast Shuttles

Tours & custom shuttle services
Traverse City Area
(reservation)

Ride Leelanau

E-bike rentals
204 N Saint Jospeh St, Suttons Bay

Crystal River Outfitters

Kayak and bike rentals & sales
6249 W. River Road (M22), Glen Arbor

Riverside Canoe Trips

Platte River canoe & kayak rentals
5042 N Scenic Hwy, Honor

The Cyclery

Full service bike shop
6260 W River Road, Glen Arbor
AREA RESOURCES
TIPS FOR ENJOYING OUR AREA
Downtown Maple City

๐Ÿฝ Dining
Most local options close by 8 PM so please don't wait to get food if you're planing on eating out

๐Ÿšฒ TART Trails (maps)
A network of multi-use trails in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties

๐Ÿšฒ Palmer Woods Forest Preserve -Mountain Biking Trails (map)

17 miles of public mountain biking trails that are top notch; definitely bring a mountain bike with suspension and proper biking attire

Myles Kimmerly - Disc Golf ย (maps)
Free 18 hole course; Free parking

Leelanau Curling Club - Located at Broomstack & Kitchen Taphouse

Make a reservation for a 2 hour curling group lesson; 40 minutes of instruction and the rest is curling!

โ›ฑ๏ธย Nearby Public Beaches
Van's Beach (Leland)

Good Harbor Bay Beach (Lake Michigan)

Empire Beach (Empire)

Suttons Bay Beach (Suttons Bay)

๐Ÿš—ย Transportation
You'll need your own transportation throughout the region because Lyft and Uber are not reliable options
๐Ÿ“’ GUIDE TO OUR AREA
๐Ÿ—“ CALENDARS OF EVENTS
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(231) 409-9412

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(231) 409-9412
COME STAY WITH US AGAIN!

Happy Hygge!
The Hygge Up North Team