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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8170.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Northport, MI
  • Leelanau State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Grand Traverse Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Christmas Cove Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Book your Perfect Private Beach Get Away!

Lake Effect is a gorgeous, completely remodeled three bedroom, two bath beach home with expansive sunset views of Lake Michigan and Fox Island. Our home has a chef quality fully stocked kitchen with stainless appliances, wine cooler and granite countertops. There is a wood stove and a beach fire pit. A very large deck running the length of the home with a wood walkway to you own private beach (100 ft). Wood floors, tempurpedic beds and high quality finishes with luxurious bedding make your get away perfect!

Located one mile south of the lighthouse on the very tip of the Leelanau Peninsula, you are welcomed by nature, dunes, hiking trails and of course water. Our home is approximately 6 miles north of the Village of Northport. Enjoy hiking, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, tennis and golf in town and visiting all the wineries and unique shops on the peninsula.

Property manager

Christina

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs must be on a leash at all times and their droppings picked up. Pets are not allowed on furniture or bedding and must be crated when you are away.
No boats, trailers or campers/tents are 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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Northport, MI

What's nearby

  • Leelanau State Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lighthouse West Natural Area - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Grand Traverse Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Christmas Cove Beach - 20 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 59 min drive - 62.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Northport Brewing - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪New Bohemian Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Northport Pub & Grille - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Tribune Ice-cream & Eatery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Barb's Bakery - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Book your Perfect Private Beach Get Away! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Book your Perfect Private Beach Get Away!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book your Perfect Private Beach Get Away!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Book your Perfect Private Beach Get Away! located?

Situated on the beach, this family-friendly holiday home is steps away from Leelanau State Park and Lake Michigan. Grand Traverse Lighthouse is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

stunning view

We celebrated Thanksgiving at this lovely house on Cathead Bay. The wintry weather added to the magic of this amazing spot looking right out at Lake Michigan. The kitchen had all we needed and more. All bedrooms were comfortable. Short walk on a boardwalk from the house to the beach. Would love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie W.

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

WONDERFUL!

We rented this lovely home for a little fall getaway with our daughter and son-in-law and two precious pups. The home has a breathtaking view of Lake Michigan. It is very spacious, well maintained, and comfortable. If you choose to prepare your meals, all of the kitchen gear you need is available. But don’t miss out on the great dining options in Northport as well as other towns nearby. Do not hesitate to rent this gem. Enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Remote house with great Lake Michigan beach

Comfortable 3-bed, 2-bath house with great kitchen & everything you need, in quiet & natural setting. Beautiful views, nice swimming beach, good hiking in woods.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

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

Beautiful inside & out!

Lake Michigan never disappoints, thank you for sharing your slice of paradise
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Another lovely week

We have stayed at this house several times, and we always enjoy it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael S.

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

Great experience

The house was very comfortable. The bed and linens were good quality and the kitchen was nicely stocked. The beach is close, in nice condition and very private. Amazing sunsets every night. The hosts were also very responsive. Overall a great experience and would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

A wonderful vacation spot

We spent a wonderful week here over the 4th of July. The house was extremely clean and welcoming. There was more than enough space for our family of 4, you could easily have a larger group and not feel crowded. The views from deck were amazing. We all enjoyed the beach and spent a lot of time down there. The kids could walk and walk in the water and only be up to their waist. The kitchen had everything we needed and then some, the dishes/pans are all in excellent shape and make cooking easy. We definitely recommend staying here. We were sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid H.

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

Perfect stay-again

We had an absolutely incredible time again-everything was perfect like always. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Annual trip

We have made Northport an annual trip and especially love Christina’s property. The prettiest sunset! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Can’t beat the view!

Perfect location, especially if you want privacy and quiet, and the view of the bay is amazing. So peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Girls Getaway

What a trip! This home did not disappoint!! Great beds, clean home, beautiful water . The house is situated in the pines that opens up to a grassy area and a beautiful beach. Bon Fires, Kayaking, hiking trail just down the road. The sunsets are to die for and I was able to photograph the Milky Way and Northern lights right on the beach and decks. Calling all photographers, this place is the best! We loved it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin P.

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

Beautiful View

Lake Effect has a beautiful dune view of Lake Michigan, with boardwalk access and stairs to the lake shore. There are two downstairs bedrooms which share a bathroom (shower) and a large upstairs bedroom with private bath (jetted tub). Nearby homes are close but visually screened by thick pine/cedar vegetation, unlike homes further south which have little vegetation. The kitchen was fully stocked with some unique glass drink & serviceware, and had everything we needed. The home also has a number of other unique glass & ceramic works, as well as other interesting artwork. The beach side of Lake Effect has three expansive windows with an awesome view, but unfortunately, several windows have broken seals with moisture which somewhat obscures the view. The sofa is also uncomfortably worn & soiled, and dining chairs are also uncomfortable and flimsy. Most everything was exceptionally clean with the exception of under the sofa, clumps of dog hair under the floor lamp at the side, and dusty dining chandelier. You might want to bring your own pillows, since the bed pillows are very lumpy. However, these last aspects are minimal, and the our overall stay was enjoyable. Just a few things to be aware of. Christina was very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Perfect escape

The property is 15 min from the town of Northport, quiet, and private. The house has the most beautiful view of cathead bay and a private beach. It accommodates 3 couples nicely with 2 bedrooms and bath downstairs, and one bedroom and bath upstairs. The house has lovely, comfortable furniture, a well stocked kitchen, and outdoor equipment such as kayaks and bikes. We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan J.

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

Beach get away

Stay was great!!! No cell coverage but sometimes thats ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Fantastic

Everything was perfect for our stay, and this was the best equipped vacation rental I have ever rented. Clean and stocked with the essentials. Location can’t be beat, and rooms we’re comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K., Fenton, MI

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

Relaxing Escape

Property was exactly as expected. Beautiful views and quiet/serene surroundings. The water in front of the property was a bit cloudy with algae when we first arrived, but we were able to find clear water on the other side of the peninsula. The water cleared up after a storm, as well. We enjoyed grilling on the deck, spending time on the beach, and exploring the local parks and downtown Northport. We had a relaxing vacation which is all you can ask for in a beachside property. Communication with owner was seamless.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

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

Amazing view

This home is amazing. Absolutely stunning views first and foremost, and immaculately clean. There was everything that we needed in the kitchen, including spices etc. because we like to cook. You feel like you’re in the woods but you can walk right out to Lake Michigan, which is beautiful. We would recommend this home to anyone looking to enjoy Michigan at its finest.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Khushal W.

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

Peaceful beach getaway

A perfect quiet place to stay on a beautiful stretch of beach, with no unpleasant surprises. The details in the listing were all accurate and the space seemed even larger than what the photos implied (no closets labeled as bedrooms). The separation of the bedrooms would make this perfect for a small group of friends. This is a great section of beach and the trees to either side of the house nicely screen the neighboring cottages. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

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

Lake Effect

Beautiful well-kept property!. Fantastic view of Cathead Bay - the front of the house is all windows. We loved the stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Lake Effected

Wonderful location, very clean and well appointed. The beds were very comfortable the property really has everything you could need. It was hot which was awesome for beach days and the room fans were great at night. Very easy checking in and Christina’s place was definitely as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie W.

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

Amazing

This place was even better than the photos, and we loved every minute of our stay there. The view is gorgeous, the beach feels secluded, and the house is well stocked and comfortable, with really nice decorating. Owners are very friendly and quick to respond to any questions as well. We have stayed at many lakefront rentals in Michigan and this one is at our top for places we'd love to return to.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Averey W.

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

Great Experience

The walk to the water is a lot shorter than it looks in the pictures and the overall stay was great. The inside was very clean and well kept. The location was nice and secluded, with lots of stars. The town of Northport was nice as well with lots of history but very welcoming. My family definitely plans on renting again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Another great vacation

The cute house with the million-dollar view!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Peaceful and beautiful Lake Michigan views

We loved our stay as a family! Christine was very accommodating to our needs. We loved the beach and enjoyed bald eagle sightings every morning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Christina

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We are retired school administrators living on the peninsula. Our goal is to share the magic of Leelanau with others that enjoy the lakes, the trails, the shops, the foods and festivals.

Why they chose this property

This home has been a dream come true for us; A lake front home to enjoy, share and leave to our kids.

Languages:

English