The Cabana

About this home

Relax in the sun on the beach; enjoy the waves and seagulls as they fly overhead. While luxuriating on the beach soak in the sights of the Manitou Islands (the lighthouse is lit at night!), the enormous Sleeping Bear dune, the billowing sails of yachts passing during the Chicago to Mackinac Race, and the great lake freighters making their way through the Manitou Passage. When staying at The Cabana you are welcome to use the beach walk over to Lake Michigan but you will not have access to the pool or other amenities. Enjoy the early evening as the red sun slowly sinks into the blue waters of Lake Michigan. At night take your beach blanket and lie under the stars while listening to the gentle lap of the waves. From time to time you may see the Northern Lights! There are no lights at the beach to distract from the full majesty of the star lit night sky. This air conditioned dream has a queen bed in the main room and a separate bathroom (shower only). The newly remodeled kitchen is fully equipped with a mini-fridge, stove top, all appliances and cookware, utensils, dishes, glassware and silverware. Linens and towels provided; you need only bring your personal effects and beach towels! New flat screen TV with cable TV and free Wi-Fi, too. Enjoy coffee on the patio in the morning and wave to the kayakers making their way down the river while planning your day. Will you join them or pack a picnic for a leisurely day on the shore of Lake Michigan? You could take the M-22 tour and visit our sister communities of Empire, Leland, Lake Leelanau, Northport, Omena & Suttons Bay. All have their distinct charm with much to recommend them. Winery tours are an excellent way of seeing the county and sampling 'the grape' of some astonishing vintners. The Heritage Trail beckons with its 16 miles of paved hiking/biking/cross country skiing trails and you are minutes from the Dune Climb and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive with breathtaking vistas and welcoming picnic areas. Traverse City