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Sleepy Bear Cabin sits in Boyne Falls, tucked against thousands of acres of state land — yet you're minutes from the best of northern Michigan. Here's how we spend our time up north, all within an easy drive of the cabin.
Our closest big attraction. In winter it's one of Michigan's top ski resorts, with runs for every level and night skiing. In summer, swap the skis for the golf course, mountain biking, ziplining, and the famous SkyBridge — Michigan's longest timber-towered suspension bridge, with views that stretch for miles. The heated outdoor pools and Avalanche Bay waterpark make it a year-round play.
Ernest Hemingway's childhood summer lake, and still one of the prettiest bodies of water in the state. Launch a boat, swim off a quiet shoreline, or just cruise the lake road at sunset. The village of Walloon Lake has a general store, ice cream, and lakeside dining in summer.
Our go-to town. A great little downtown on Lake Charlevoix: coffee shops, boutiques, a farmers market, and restaurants ranging from casual to date-night. In summer, catch concerts and stroll the waterfront; in winter it's quiet, cozy, and crowd-free.
Northern Michigan wine country starts practically at our doorstep. Tour the tasting rooms along the Lake Charlevoix and Petoskey wine trails — crisp whites and cool-climate reds — or hit a local brewery or cidery for something more casual. Most are a 15–25 minute drive.
You're in the middle of one of the best golf regions in the Midwest. Boyne Mountain and nearby Boyne Highlands offer championship courses, and there are excellent public tracks scattered all around — many within 20 minutes of the cabin.
Mid-September through mid-October, this area is peak fall color. Drive the Tunnel of Trees (M-119) toward Harbor Springs, cruise around Walloon Lake, or just hike the state land behind the cabin — you don't have to go far for the full show.
Not a skier? Snowmobile trails run right through the region, and there are groomed cross-country and snowshoe trails nearby. Or do what we do some days: stay in, fire up the gas fireplace, and watch the snow fall from the loft.
After a full day, come home to the deck — fire up the Solo Stove, grill on the Blackstone, and end the night under some of the darkest skies in the Lower Peninsula.