2 blocks to town. Spacious home in the village, quiet street, great for kids.

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view of side yard and home from end of driveway.

patio and back yard, plenty of seating with benches and extra chairs.

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Northport, MI

Willowbrook Mill
‪5 min walk‬
Peterson Park
‪8 min drive‬
Christmas Cove Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This remodeled home is in the village of Northport, just 2 blocks from "downtown" and is a vacation rental which opened in July of 2017. Please also see our other property in Northport, # 731696 for reviews, as it will give you information on how sparkling clean and nice our homes are.

The house is a very airy and comfortable, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with large yard and patio. The street is quiet and not busy, so great for kids. Home has been remodeled with new kitchen, new flooring ( tile, wood and carpeting). Furnished tastefully with new living and dining room furnishings. Bathrooms have updated and freshly painted. Master bedroom with private full bath is downstairs (new queen bed). There is also a second bedroom downstairs (full size bed). There is an additional full bath on the first floor. .Both full baths have tub/shower which are great for bathing the kiddos. Plenty of towels provided. Upstairs are two large bedrooms and the largest of the two has a half bath. One of the upstairs rooms has a queen bed and the other has three singles. The half bath is in the one with the three single beds. The upstairs bedrooms have window A/C units. Downstairs bedrooms have ceiling fans.The home has a large laundry/mud room with front loading washer and dryer as well as washtub and plenty of closet space. There are several closets so no shortage of places to hang clothes up. Outdoors there is a large yard and patio. Patio has gas grill and charcoal Weber for those who enjoy charcoal grilling. Patio has table for four and additional chairs are provided. Nice gardens surround the home. This home is on a quiet street with very little through traffic. The yard has plenty of sun but also plenty of shade as well with large oak trees. Very private back yard. Driveway can accommodate 3-4 vehicles and there is plenty of street parking. It is 2 blocks from "downtown" and an easy walk to the marina park, brew pub, grocery store, restaurants and shops are just a few short blocks away. Nine hole public golf course in the village is less than 5 minute drive. The fourth of July is really festive in Northport with music in the marina park and spectacular fireworks. There is also music in the park every Friday evening in the summer, so bring your bag chairs! NOTE- WE ALLOW ONE DOG UPON PRE-APPROVAL AND PET FEE IS $150.00

Property manager

John Lesperance

Languages

English

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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Beautifully renovated home in the village with central A/C, covered front porch

Kitchen
Washer
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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Outdoor groups need to be quiet after 10:00 p.m.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

UPON PRE-APPROVAL

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside smoking is permitted.

PLEASE BAG ALL GARBAGE EXCEPT BOXES

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: outdoor groups need to be quiet after 10:00 p.m.

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Northport

Located in Northport, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Northport, MI

What's nearby

Willowbrook Mill - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Peterson Park - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
Christmas Cove Beach - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
Leelanau Sands Casino - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
Grand Traverse Bay - 44 min drive - 48.7 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Northport Brewing - ‬4 min walk
‪Leelanau Wine Cellars - ‬8 min drive
‪Knot Just A Bar - ‬8 min drive
‪Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern - ‬8 min drive
‪New Bohemian Cafe - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 blocks to town. Spacious home in the village, quiet street, great for kids. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at 2 blocks to town. Spacious home in the village, quiet street, great for kids.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 blocks to town. Spacious home in the village, quiet street, great for kids.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 blocks to town. Spacious home in the village, quiet street, great for kids. located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Willowbrook Mill and Lake Michigan. Christmas Cove Farms and Good Neighbor Organic Vineyard and Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

8 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great experience! Will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

13 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Around the Corner...

This quaint home was comfortable and full of many amenities! We found it's location perfect for our needs with parks, restaurants, and shops within walking distance. Northport is a such a beautiful community with lots to see and do! The host was very helpful and responsive, we would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

7 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

My family love Northport! Our first time during the 4th. What a fun time. Great home, location and property. Owner is super communicative and very accommodating. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

11 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gathering

Went to Northport for a large family gathering. A bit cool outside but this home was warm and cozy. The hosts were so accommodating with local recommendations for dining and seeing the sights. I can’t wait to visit again. Fingers crossed this place is available next time.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

1 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location Location

Great location, walking distance to town & the beach. House is great - 4 bedrooms, quiet, great lay out. Really enjoyed it!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

30 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Cozy Home in a Charming Town!

My family loves Northport and we tend to stay at hotels when we visit, but this time we decided on a rental home. The house could not have pleased us more, it is in a very nice neighborhood for taking walks and is only a short distance from the center of town. It was very clean (The owners said they use a cleaning crew between rentals and it shows), spacious, and great for lounging around outside. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a couple of our meals. The bedrooms were tidy and comfortable and the bathrooms were spotless. The house has a lot of personality and we could not have had a better time! The owners were easy to communicate with and very pleasant. We recommend Barb's Bakery if you get up there! Absolutely wonderful vacation, will definitely be doing it again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chang T.

10 June 2018

Beautiful place short walk from the Northport Marina

The interior of the house is recently renovated with nice materials. The kitchen appliances are all new and spotless. The furnishings are very comfortable and clean. The wifi is speedy. The house is one block away from the grocery store and restaurant/bars. The neighborhood is very quiet at night. The owners John & Carol couldn't be nicer. It was a wonderful experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

24 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun, sun and relaxing!

The house was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The location was great for walking to town and walking to visit family. There were 7 of us and the bed situation worked out well. One thing to note is that the bedroom with the 3 twin beds has a half bath located upstairs, the master has a full bath (main floor) and the other full bath is also on the main floor so anyone wanting to shower will be doing so on the main floor. The kitchen was well equipped with nice dishes and the outdoor grill had a full tank of gas and was newer. Due to COVID and a shortage of workers, many/most restaurants were only open Wednesday thru Saturday/Sunday so plan on fixing meals in on those off days. The owners were easy to work with and take pride in the home. Beautiful flowers were planted in pots and around the house. I highly recommend this place and would rent it again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

2 July 2018

Bright,clean,everything was perfect!

This is the first time I have made use of VRBO, and if other owners are as responsible as John and Carol I will make use of the service again and again. Everything in this house was clean neat and organized. I joked that of all the places I have vacationed at this was the first place my Mom would have given her ok for clean. The little town of Northport is charming, just a short walk from this house. One morning the farmers' market was set up right by the shore; friendly folks and fresh Michigan products and a great view. There were four of us sharing this house which could accommodate several more with plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen is all new top to bottom; appliances, cabinets, countertops, floors. This flows into a large dinning room with a table large enough for a full family gathering. The living room is a comfy spot to watch TV or just relax. There is also a sitting room ideal for reading just off the front door. There is parking for several cars, which you will not need in this walkable town. There are four bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a half bathroom-all were clean and ready for our stay. I do not have one single negative to site-we had a wonderful stay; as I write this review fond memories of our time up north keep streaming through my head. Thanks to John and Carol for running such a fine business, we hope to be able to rent from you in the future. Loved everything about this place!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

John and Trish D., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1 September 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Severe health issues after stay

I am sorry to have to write this review. I normally let bad events just go, but because I am so sick I couldn’t just ignore this one. We turned on the heat, which is located in the basement, one cold night and out of the 8 of us staying in the home, 6 of us all had various extreme issues - vertigo, sore throats, coughing, breathing problems, within an hour of the system being turned on. My elderly mother and myself all have gotten the most severe effects and we were both sleeping on the main level. We were also the ones that decided to stay. 5 others in our group left since they had other arrangements. Once we figured out that the hvac system was most likely the cause we turned it off thinking we would be ok and decided to remain in the house. We were in the area for my dad’s funeral and really had nowhere else to go. It was a bad idea to stay. Since leaving this house my mother and I have been severely ill. I have had constant histamine reactions to everything. I have been to the ER and to multiple doctors since and so has my mother. I have not been getting better. All doctors I have talked with have all asked me if I have talked to the owner of the house. I have. My mother lost her hearing for many weeks and continues to have inner ear, vomiting and bowel issues. If you have any kind of allergies, or not, I would highly suggest NOT staying at this property unless major changes have been made since our stay. So sorry this happened but it looks like this will be an “event”, as the doctors are titling it, that will effect the rest of my life. There is no recourse for us and we cannot prove that this house is for sure the cause, but after multiple people got sick on the same night we have suspected the house to be to blame.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon D.

17 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location perfect time of year

Really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this home to friends and relatives.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chase H.

10 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Leelanau Stay

We traveled for 3 nights in Northport. This is wonderful property with in a great location. Family of 4 with a small dog. ***tall people warning: I’m 6’5 and if I didn’t slightly duck going into the family room and bedroom I would hit my head.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi R.

15 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close and convenient

The house was amazing and everything was within walking distance. The deck has multiple levels that were difficult to maneuver in the dark, but not in the daylight! Some additional lighting could easily remedy that.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

9 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet get away

The home is well taken care of, one of the cleanest properties I have ever been. North port is a quiet alternative to the hustle of the surrounding towns. We will book again

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

27 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable

It felt like home…almost. Great home to live in. Thank you.

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

18 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, great location, perfect Michigan getaway

One of the cleanest rentals we have stayed in, and that is so important to me and my family. The location is great - walkable to everything in downtown Northport. House is maintained very well and has very nice furnishings. Host was very accessible and responsive when we needed him. Would stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

1 November 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall wedding

We enjoyed our stay, it was walking distance from the marina, shopping & bakery & much more. Everyone in town was very friendly. The house we rented was spotless, very comfortable & had all the comforts of home!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

29 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and comfortable home was everything we hoped for - will strongly reccommended

Perfect

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

19 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in Northport

We had a fantastic stay at this property! The house was spacious, clean, and wonderfully appointed, and includes a nice deck for outdoor living space. The location is a block from downtown, and we were able to walk to anywhere in Northport. We’re looking forward to being able to stay at this property again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

29 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cleanest property I have ever rented! It was very comfortable, too.

No surprises here. Plenty of room for food storage. Plenty of closet and dresser storage. A nice patio for dining with friends with lots of flowers. A very short walk to Barb’s bakery and the rest of town.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

9 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Northport stay

The rental home was perfect for our young grandchildren. The upstairs bedroom with three twins worked for the kids. There was plenty of space and lots of outdoor space for playing. The house is convenient to everything. The landlords were very professional and at ease with us! We are already thinking about going back next year!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elissa G.

6 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

This is a great house for vacation. It was comfortable, very clean and walking distance to so many things! I highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

23 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful retreat!

This house was absolutely perfect. Very clean, comfortable, quiet, and in a great location. There is a lot of room and all the amenities that you need for a nice relaxing vacation home. It is within easy walking distance from downtown Northport and within short driving distances to nearby towns like Leland and Sutton’s Bay. Make sure you check out Peterson Park that is close by and a beautiful spot to relax by the water and look for Petosky stones. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

11 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

My family and I had an amazing stay at this rental in Northport. The house was clean and wonderfully decorated. It was spacious for our large family and within walking distance to town which was a must for us. We especially enjoyed the deck outside, especially during the hot days when it was too hot to be indoors. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Ohio

1 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet getaway in great town

Great house, very clean and tons of space. The area has a lot of great day trips you can take, or you can hang out in the quiet town of Northport. Communication with John and Carol was great. We would stay here again without question.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by John Lesperance

Our names are John and Carol Lesperance. We are both retired and work occasionally at odd jobs. John also maintains his real estate license and does some property management. We live nearby and love the outdoors! We enjoy hiking, biking, cross country skiing, snow shoeing and swimming. We moved to Leelanau county from San Diego in 1994 but are both born and raise Michiganders.

Why they chose this property

We love the village of Northport! It is charming, warm and inviting and is not over run with tourists like some of the other towns in Leelanau county. It is a beautiful village to just stroll around and look at the beautiful gardens and nice neighborhoods. It is not simply a resort town as it has a fair share of local residents as well. It is picturesque and looks as if it is in New England versus northern Michigan.

What makes this property unique

Because of the location, everything is walkable, including the grocery store which is 3 blocks away. Suttons Bay is just 12 miles south, Leland (Fishtown) 12 miles southeast and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 30 minutes away. Traverse City is 30 miles south. There are many vineyards in Leelanau county and wine tasting trips are a great way to spend an afternoon.

Languages:

English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

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2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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