Relax and unwind at The Hideaway Chalet! This home was built to reflect the beauty of the woods surrounding the property. Enjoy the coziness of the wood-interior as the sun shines through the many windows and brightens up the home. Spend your days on the deck and your evenings around the firepit, soaking in the peaceful solitude of the peninsula.
Excellent golf courses, top-notch wineries, scenic hiking, and beautiful beaches are all within a 5 minute drive of the chalet. Centrally located in the Leelanau Peninsula, this home is the perfect base for exploring all the great things the LP has to offer.
THE SPACE
Interior of House:
First Floor:
-The living room is a welcoming area for gathering, relaxing, and socializing with family and friends. There are a number of games and puzzles available for use, ideal for snowy days or evenings in. During the day, the inside of the house is beautifully lit with natural sunlight through the cathedral windows. The pine walls create an “Up-North” coziness, especially as you are winding down in the evenings.
-The kitchen is adjacent to the living room. While we love so many of the restaurants in the area, sometimes a home cooked meal is in order. The kitchen is well stocked and ready for you to prepare delicious meals. Please, be our guest! The dining room table is located between the living room and kitchen and there are six dining chairs available for use.
-First floor bedrooms: On the first floor you will find two bedrooms - one has a Queen bed and the other has a Full bed with a Twin loft. Both bedrooms have closets as well as black-out curtains to help you get the rest you need. If you open the curtains you’ll be greeted by a gorgeous view of the woods.
-First floor bathroom: There is a full bathroom with a stone-tiled walk-in shower on the first floor.
Second Floor:
-Upstairs you will find a loft-area with a desk and office chair overlooking the living room. If you need a place to work during your stay, this is an excellent place to do so as the view out the cathedral windows is beautiful. Internet speeds up to 300 Mbps should assist with any online tasks you may need to take care of.
-Second floor bedroom: Upstairs you'll find the third bedroom which has a Queen bed. This bedroom also has a closet and black-out curtains; if you pull the curtains to the side you’ll again be greeted by a serene view of the woods.
-Second floor bathroom: In the loft there is another full bathroom with a walk-in shower.
-The home has Central Air Conditioning and Central Heating. A gas fireplace in the living room is in service during the winter months (and makes the living area feel even more cozy!).
Exterior of house:
-As you go outside the house you’ll find a large deck which spans the front and side of the house. There’s a large patio table which provides a perfect area for relaxing, enjoying a meal straight off the charcoal grill, and sipping on a glass of local wine or beer.
-The firepit is located in the back of the yard and provides an excellent setting for enjoying quiet northern Michigan nights under the stars.
-There’s a large fenced-in yard, perfect for kids.
-The house is located in a peaceful, wooded setting less than three miles from Lake Michigan.
Property Location:
-Located off M-22 between Leland and Glen Arbor, you’ll find the central location of the home makes it a perfect base for visiting the Leelanau Peninsula. The home is tucked into a quiet, wooded space less than three miles from Lake Michigan, near Sugar Loaf. Within just a handful of miles you’ll find wineries, golf courses, hiking, biking, restaurants, and so much more. This makes the home a perfect place to rest after a day of exploring.
-Distance to popular peninsula destinations:
Leland: 8 miles
Glen Arbor: 12 miles
Suttons Bay: 14 miles
Sleeping Bear Dunes: 16 miles
Traverse City: 19 miles
Northport: 20 miles
GUEST ACCESS
You will have use of the entire house during your stay (minus the basement, which is unfinished and locked).
The television uses a Roku device so you can sign into your favorite streaming services.
You are welcome to use the washer and dryer, both of which are located on the first floor.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
We hope you find the home to be child-friendly, as we have configured it to be welcoming to our family and others. There’s a Pack ‘n Play available for use, as well as a baby gate. The yard is also fenced in, which gives little ones a great opportunity to explore!
The property is strictly non-smoking.
No pets are allowed.
The home uses a smart-lock to ensure security and provide ease of access for guests.
There is an exterior camera/recording device on property, used to monitor the exterior of the home.
The charcoal grill is available for your use, you will just need to bring any charcoal you wish to use.
We try to keep firewood available at the house for use, but if needed please feel free to purchase local firewood. Bunting’s Cedar Market carries firewood, along with a number of local roadside stands.
