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The Caboose Summary:

Apartment in Empire with kitchen

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Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Nestled in the forest of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, this historic caboose offers a cozy retreat with a fire pit, grill, and picnic area. With access to Little Glen Lake nearby and the dunes just steps away, you'll feel at home in this unique abode featuring central air conditioning, a well-equipped kitchenette with Keurig and electric percolator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 224 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Caboose Summary:

Summary:
Historic, updated caboose with a fire pit, central air conditioning, and grill. With public access to Little Glen Lake nearby, this unique and historic abode offers all the conveniences of home. Inside, the space includes a convenient queen bed, bathroom with shower, a sitting area, and a well-equipped kitchenette that features a fridge, microwave, toaster, Keurig, and an electric percolator.

The Space:
With public access to Little Glen Lake nearby, this unique and historic abode offers all the conveniences of home with all the adventure of vacation. Surrounded by trees, the renovated caboose features a picnic area, grill, firepit, and beautiful nature views. Inside, the space includes a convenient Murphy bed, a sitting area, and a well-equipped kitchenette that features a fridge, microwave, toaster, Keurig, and an electric percolator. Access to the Sleeping Bear Dunes is just steps away from the Caboose!

Guest Access:
A key will be provided

The Neighborhood:
Forest/ Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Getting Around:
Driving or walking to the beach or to hike the trails and dunes.

Interaction with Guests:
We are available if guests need any assistance, but we prefer to give everyone their privacy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 260 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No smoking, pets, or fireworks in the Caboose or anywhere on the premises. Grill tools are in the kitchen drawer. If you need a new propane tank c...

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Ladders could be dangerous

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
MI, Empire

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 5 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Glen Lake - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 43 min drive - 59.1 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Caboose Summary: pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Caboose Summary:?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Caboose Summary:?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Caboose Summary: located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Little Glen Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum. Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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