Cozy Retreat w/Hot Tub, Firepit + Gathering Spaces | Sleeps 12 | House in Cedar
4 Bedroom House in Cedar
🏡 Welcome to The Nest Retreat
Tucked among the trees just minutes from Traverse City, The Nest Retreat is a modern farmhouse designed for gathering, slowing down, and enjoying Northern Michigan together.
Spend your evenings in the hot tub under the stars, gather around the fire pit for late-night conversations and s’mores, or enjoy dinner outside after a day exploring wineries, beaches, and downtown Traverse City 🍒
Comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests across 3 bedrooms, a flex den sleeping space, and additional living room sleeping accommodations, this is the perfect home base for wedding weekends, wine tours, family vacations, girls’ getaways, and cozy Up North escapes in every season.
✨ Why Guests Love It
🔥 Hot tub tucked beneath the trees
🔥 Fire pit + cornhole for relaxed evenings outside
🍽 Open-concept layout designed for gathering
💍 Minutes from top wedding venues + wineries
🌿 Peaceful wooded setting with a private, secluded feel
🚗 Just 10–12 minutes to downtown Traverse City
🐾 Pet friendly
🛌 Sleeping Arrangements | Sleeps 12
🛏 Primary Suite
King bed • ensuite bathroom • Smart TV • spacious closet
A favorite space for wedding mornings and getting ready with friends.
🛏 Queen Bedroom
Cozy memory foam mattress and calming natural light.
🛏 Bunkroom
Queen bed + bunk beds — perfect for kids, cousins, or groups of friends.
🛏 Den/Flex Sleeping Space
Semi-private den with queen pull-out sofa and textured glass doors and curtain-divided hallway entry for privacy, along with desk and closet for storage.
🛋 Additional Sleeping Space
Queen sleeper sofa in the living room.
🍽 Kitchen + Dining
The fully stocked kitchen is designed for everything from quick breakfasts before wine tasting to slow dinners shared around the table.
✔ Stainless steel appliances
✔ Hybrid Keurig (single cup or full pot)
✔ Cookware, spices, oils, blender + essentials
✔ Dining table with seating for 10
✔ Additional seating at the peninsula
✔ High chair, playpen, children’s books + dishware
Whether you’re cooking after a beach day or bringing in takeout from downtown Traverse City, the space is built to comfortably gather together.
🛋 Cozy Living Spaces
After a day exploring Northern Michigan, settle in for movie nights, board games, or quiet evenings by the fire.
✨ Cozy fireplace
📺 60” Smart TV with streaming + live TV
📶 Fast WiFi throughout the home
🎲 Board games and comfortable gathering spaces
☀ Large windows with peaceful wooded views
🌿 Outdoor Experience
The outdoor spaces at The Nest Retreat are designed for slowing down and enjoying Northern Michigan’s quieter moments.
✨ Hot tub beneath the stars
🔥 Fire pit for s’mores and late-night conversations
🌲 Wooded setting with a peaceful, tucked-away feel
🍽 Outdoor dining patio + grill
🎯 Cornhole and yard games
The property is surrounded by mature trees and rolling terrain, creating a cozy sense of privacy while still being close to everything Traverse City has to offer.
💍 Perfect for Wedding Weekends
Conveniently located near many of Traverse City’s most popular wedding venues, including:
🍷 Rove Estate Winery
💒 Bay View Weddings at Gallagher Farms
🌿 The Botanic Gardens at Historic Barns Park
🍇 Brengman Family Wines
🌾 Jacob’s Farm
❄ Timberlee Hills
With plenty of space for getting ready, gathering, and reconnecting, The Nest Retreat makes an ideal home base for wedding celebrations.
📍 Location Highlights
🚗 12 min → Downtown Traverse City
🍷 6–12 min → Wineries + tasting rooms
🌊 18 min → Good Harbor Beach
🏖 23 min → Sleeping Bear Dunes
🚲 11 min → Cherry Bend Trail
🍦 Minutes to local farm stands, markets, and restaurants
👩🍳 Elevated Experiences
Planning something special? Ask about private chef experiences for an elevated dinner at home after a day exploring Northern Michigan.
🔐 Guest Access
Guests have full private access to the home and property.
⚠ Good to Know
⏳ Quiet hours: 10 PM – 7 AM
📝 Rental agreement + ID verification required after booking
💳 $500 security hold placed before arrival and released after departure
🍒 Whether you’re here for wedding celebrations, winery weekends, beach days, or simply a slower pace Up North, The Nest Retreat is a welcoming place to gather and make memories together.
Cozy Retreat w/Hot Tub, Firepit + Gathering Spaces | Sleeps 12 is located in Cedar. Cozy Retreat w/Hot Tub, Firepit + Gathering Spaces | Sleeps 12 provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This House features Air Conditioner, Parking and Pet Friendly to make your stay a comfortable one.
Cozy Retreat w/Hot Tub, Firepit + Gathering Spaces | Sleeps 12 has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Cedar has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Cedar, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: events are not allowed onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
Reviews
FAQ's
Is this property pet-friendly for guests?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
No, this Cedar house does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.
How much does it cost per night to stay in property?
Best-rates for the Cedar house starts from $802 per night with includes TV, Sports/Activities, Fireplace, Entertainment, Heating, Hot Tub, Internet, Air Conditioner, Balcony/Terrace, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Pet Friendly, Guest Services, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Laundry, Parking with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.
Is property a family-friendly place to stay?
Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.
Is the property wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?
Based on the information received from our partner, the Cedar house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.
What is the minimum night stay policy for the property?
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Cedar house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.
What cancellation policy is in place for property?
Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.
