š” 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 sāmores, or enjoy dinner outside after a day exploring wineries, beaches, and downtown Traverse City š
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, girlsā getaways, and cozy Up North escapes in every season.
⨠Why Guests Love It
š„ Hot tub tucked beneath the trees
š„ Fire pit + cornhole for relaxed evenings outside
š½ Open-concept layout designed for gathering
š Minutes from top wedding venues + wineries
šæ Peaceful wooded setting with a private, secluded feel
š Just 10ā12 minutes to downtown Traverse City
š¾ Pet friendly
š Sleeping Arrangements | Sleeps 12
š Primary Suite
King bed ⢠ensuite bathroom ⢠Smart TV ⢠spacious closet
A favorite space for wedding mornings and getting ready with friends.
š Queen Bedroom
Cozy memory foam mattress and calming natural light.
š Bunkroom
Queen bed + bunk beds ā perfect for kids, cousins, or groups of friends.
š 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.
š Additional Sleeping Space
Queen sleeper sofa in the living room.
š½ Kitchen + Dining
The fully stocked kitchen is designed for everything from quick breakfasts before wine tasting to slow dinners shared around the table.
ā Stainless steel appliances
ā Hybrid Keurig (single cup or full pot)
ā Cookware, spices, oils, blender + essentials
ā Dining table with seating for 10
ā Additional seating at the peninsula
ā High chair, playpen, childrenās books + dishware
Whether youāre cooking after a beach day or bringing in takeout from downtown Traverse City, the space is built to comfortably gather together.
š Cozy Living Spaces
After a day exploring Northern Michigan, settle in for movie nights, board games, or quiet evenings by the fire.
⨠Cozy fireplace
šŗ 60ā Smart TV with streaming + live TV
š¶ Fast WiFi throughout the home
š² Board games and comfortable gathering spaces
ā Large windows with peaceful wooded views
šæ Outdoor Experience
The outdoor spaces at The Nest Retreat are designed for slowing down and enjoying Northern Michiganās quieter moments.
⨠Hot tub beneath the stars
š„ Fire pit for sāmores and late-night conversations
š² Wooded setting with a peaceful, tucked-away feel
š½ Outdoor dining patio + grill
šÆ 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.
š Perfect for Wedding Weekends
Conveniently located near many of Traverse Cityās most popular wedding venues, including:
š· Rove Estate Winery
š Bay View Weddings at Gallagher Farms
šæ The Botanic Gardens at Historic Barns Park
š Brengman Family Wines
š¾ Jacobās Farm
ā Timberlee Hills
With plenty of space for getting ready, gathering, and reconnecting, The Nest Retreat makes an ideal home base for wedding celebrations.
š Location Highlights
š 12 min ā Downtown Traverse City
š· 6ā12 min ā Wineries + tasting rooms
š 18 min ā Good Harbor Beach
š 23 min ā Sleeping Bear Dunes
š² 11 min ā Cherry Bend Trail
š¦ Minutes to local farm stands, markets, and restaurants
š©āš³ Elevated Experiences
Planning something special? Ask about private chef experiences for an elevated dinner at home after a day exploring Northern Michigan.
š Guest Access
Guests have full private access to the home and property.
ā Good to Know
ā³ Quiet hours: 10 PM ā 7 AM
š Rental agreement + ID verification required after booking
š³ $500 security hold placed before arrival and released after departure
š Whether youāre 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.