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majestic views
Amazing sunsets from the deck of the house.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Lake Leelanau
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Front Street
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

guest room

2 Queen Beds

guest room # 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

main restroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Leelanau Cottage with Stunning Sun Set Views. 10 Miles from TC!!!

Cozy 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom Cottage on Lake Leelanau with stunning sun set view, private beach, and 10 miles from down town Traverse City. Comfortable sleep 8 guests. Cottage includes 2 main living rooms. One living room has a TV with internet and cable. Second living room offers sitting area with futon and beautiful lake views. There are 3 bedrooms. Master is small but cozy with TV. 2nd bedroom has queen bunk beds to comfortably sleep 4 guest. 3rd bedroom is small with twin bunk beds to sleep 2 guest. One full bathroom. Kitchen with large refrigerator, range stove, dish washer, garbage disposal, and small microwave for home cooking meals. Washer and dryer included. Property has 400 feet of lake front with beach area, private dock, and swim platform. Enjoy the outdoors with a lot of yard to play around, 2 summer hanging hammocks, and a fire pit for the perfect roasted marshmallows. Boat launch and bike trail near by. Also, for the winter months enjoy spectacular ice fishing and snow mobile trails near by. Small/medium dog allowed with pet fee.
Reservations are minimum of 7 days. We can accommodate longer stays, however we cannot break a weekend.
We accept one small/medium dog with a non refundable pet fee. Any additional pet not discussed nor agreed by the property manager will be subject to additional fees, penalties, and/or cancellation of your rental agreement with no refund of your original rental stay.
Please note we will be puling the dock for the season between. mid sept and mid October depends on water temp.

Property manager

Diana M

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small/medium
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Smoking

Smoking is not 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the beach. Leelanau Cheese Company and City Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brengman Brothers and bigLITTLE Wines. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Front Street - 18 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 19 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 22 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Tavern - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Shady Lane Cellars - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Ice Cream Shop - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Suttons Bay Ciders - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Leelanau Cottage with Stunning Sun Set Views. 10 Miles from TC!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake Leelanau Cottage with Stunning Sun Set Views. 10 Miles from TC!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Leelanau Cottage with Stunning Sun Set Views. 10 Miles from TC!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Leelanau Cottage with Stunning Sun Set Views. 10 Miles from TC!!! located?

This Traverse City cottage is on the beach, steps from Lake Leelanau and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms. Brengman Brothers and bigLITTLE Wines are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda T.

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

Great summer vacation!

Property and lake were gorgeous. We loved how big the actual property was. It gave our dogs plenty of room to roam and explore. The lake was also crystal clear and huge. Yes there is a public boat launch at the end of road but the property had plenty of privacy so it was never an issue. Our family will definitely go back if it's still available 😊 The host was great to work with and Joe was more than helpful and very knowledgeable of the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G., Denver CO

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

Breathtaking

We absolutely loved our stay! So much fun for the whole family. We are already looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Great Rental! Beautiful beach and sunsets! Very comfortable!

We had a wonderful week. Great beach and a very comfortable cabin. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Lake Leelanau Getaway Doesn't Disappoint

My family (3 boys 18-24 and my wife and myself) stayed here during the last week of June. Will and Diana were excellent hosts that were knowledgeable and very helpful. Cottage was plenty big for us and it was clean and recently renovated. There is a lot of space around the cabin for family yard games and hanging out. The cottage faces the west and is blessed with wonderful sunsets. Location is excellent with Traverse City 15 mins to the South and Leeland and Sutton Bay also an easy 15 min drive. AC worked fine and I'd rec'd bringing a pull over or blanket of two. The Lake is absolutely beautiful and plenty big enough to find your own private space. In total, this was time well spent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Deceiving Listing but we made the best of our week

Listing included things like: floating dock for swimming, hot tub, private beach and dock. Reality: Floating dock was not in the water, there was no hot tub and we shared the beach and dock with another rented out house on the property. We also rented out the boat for the week but were not allowed to keep it on the dock. It had to be connected to a buoy. Not a big deal but the buoy was in five and a half feet of water. You literally had to swim in and out everyday to get the boat. Not the easiest task and kind of annoying. If you you were older, or not as able that would be tougher. Or if the weather and water was colder. This was not told to us until we were signing the contract and again, it was out way farther than it needed to be. 50 geese also made this property their home so by the end of the week it was hard to walk in the yard avoiding the geese poop. The house itself was alright. It was pretty small and I am not sure it was worth the cost. We made the best of our week but if we had seen it before, we would have chosen a different property. The view was amazing and the lake was awesome. That was the highlight of the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jack G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location, House Needs Work

We booked this property as a last minute Labor Day weekend / week vacation. The location is ideal if you are looking for a base camp to explore the area. We appreciated the quietness, size of the property, and waterfront. For the most part we enjoyed our stay. Unfortunately, a handful of issues presented themselves throughout the week. The house did not have working smoke detectors, they also appear to be well beyond the general 10-year expiration. Second, one of the electrical receptacles in the bedroom was cracked in half, making it a potential safety hazard. Further, both the gas stove top and washing machine need to be serviced. The stove's ignition system continuously tries to ignite when the oven is in use. We ended up unplugging it to be safe. The washer would not progress beyond the washing cycle, which requires the clothes to be run through a separate spin cycle. Lastly, we woke up Thursday morning to mouse droppings spread across the kitchen countertops. Upon further exploration, we discovered an abundance of droppings behind the refrigerator, to the right of the oven in the open area, and countertop appliances as well. The property owner was notified of these issues, we requested a partial refund of 1 day's use and host fees. We do not live in the area and booking another property for 1 day wasn't feasible. Diana had stated she would look into compensating us for the mouse/droppings issue, but there has been no further follow up to date, going on 3 weeks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

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

A great time had by all, including Fran our dog!

The property was as described and it was very suitable to our needs. We had a great time and the weather was great. The use of the rental boat was ideal for us to travel by lake and visit Leland. I would rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Beautiful property on the lake

We were in town to work and stayed here 9 nights. At the end of the day we loved watching the sunset from the yard. The owners were always available, and very friendly, when we had any questions.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

Overall great location and stay! Pictures do not do this property justice!

Absolutely wonderful property perfect location. Close to Leland, Traverse City and Suttons Bay. So many things for teens and little ones to do and so many places to shop and eat. HIGHLY recommend renting pontoon boat and Tube. Boat launch right next door as well we rented Wave runners for a day and they drop them right there and pick them up. Owner was so helpful and nice also a great communicator. We will absolutely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Matthew C.

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

Beautiful sunset views!

The property is right next to the public boat launch but is well hidden from view. We brought our boat and was able to get a mooring point set which worked well until we had day with 35 to 40mph winds one day. Will cautioned me that it can get windy and is why he can’t allow boats to tie to the dock. We really enjoyed the location to the bike trail, the ability to take our boat into Leland for dinner and the amazing sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C., Haslett, MI

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

Perfect spot for our family vacation!

My husband and I stayed here with our two year old daughter, 8 year old niece, and my parents. The cabin was the perfect size for all of us! The property itself is amazing- it’s huge! The beach was perfect for my daughter to swim and play. The sunsets are gorgeous, and the location itself is a great spot on Leelanau- we were close to so many other places that were easy to visit (Leland, Sutton’s Bay, downtown TC, etc). We also appreciated Will and Diana’s communication- from tips on where to eat, to questions we had- they were always very easy to reach. Great hosts! We also appreciated that we were able to bring our dog who is 9 years old and, although is quite the ‘old man’ now, he loved the lake just as much as we did. We will definitely be back and can’t wait till the next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Stellar Location on beautiful Lake Leelanau

We've stayed here twice w/o regrets - Location is fantastic as its on a gorgeous lake and only 15 mins from downtown Traverse City - Property has plenty of space for lawn games or dogs to roam - Western shoreline allows for stunning sunsets - Will and Diana are warm and responsive and easily approachable for ideas to eat/visit in the local area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Great visit

Great location and house!! Had a great time. Owner was fantastic
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lacking on amenities

Nice location and waterfront, but the value did not match the accommodations. Uneven flooring wobbled in the main room and could be dangerous for elderly guests. 1 1/2 rolls of toilet paper for the week and one bundle of fire wood seems lacking for the price. The summer bedding was a bit thin for the cool October when we visited. Hearth was not operational in the house. Overall good lake front location but a few more amenities would have improved the stay greatly.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pamela J.

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

Beautiful sunsets. Perfect location.

perfect location for trips to Traverse City or Leland. Beautiful sunsets. Our daughter and her friend loved the hammocks.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

irene w., riverside, il near Chicago

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

Lovely property on a beautiful lake

OMG do we love this place, the town, the people, awesome food and lovely host, picture don’t do justice, everything is new in the house, Lake Leelanau is lovely and we and our dogs truly enjoy it, please don’t take the trees down!! and we love the hammocks, the pier is very convenient too, we will be back for sure, thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful home Irene and Mike
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

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

Great home

Really nice location. Owner is very quick to respond to questions. There’s an adjacent property that has guests but other than that very secluded. Because of the only 1 bathroom, smaller kitchen, and table I would say max number of adult guests I would bring is 6. Even though it advertises as 10. Would definitely recommend the listing to anyone
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Family getaway

Great lake front property! Will was very helpful during check in and with recommendations for food and activities. We had our family of 5, including 2 teenagers and a preteen, as well as our 2 dogs. Everyone had a great time. House is exactly as pictured in photos. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Close to everything

Nice clean cabin on beautiful Lake Leelanau. Much nicer than the pictures show. Amazing sunsets nice dock. Close to Traverse City. Very attentive host. The listing doesn’t mention that the beach and dock are shared with the other cabin on the property. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Denise K., Cincinnati, Ohio

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

Last Minute Trip

Beach and water access was perfect. Our daughters loved the hammocks. Sunsets were amazing and with the long water frontage the views were exceptional. We loved the log furniture decor. Very easy access to boat launch which was extremely helpful as we rented a boat during our stay. Extended dock proved valuable as multiple fish were caught off the end. Very spacious exterior allowing for many activities without feeling cramped. We would love to visit Lake Leelanau again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lexie S.

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

Great last minute stay

We had a fantastic trip to Lake Leelanau and enjoyed this property very much. My husband and I booked a last minute trip, and Will was great. Check in was very easy as Will met us at the cottage when we let him know we’d be getting there. He was a great host and provided some great places to eat and things to check out during our stay. He did not disappoint! We are grateful Will allowed us to bring our two Goldendoodles along who also loved the cottage and playing in the water. We know it can be difficult to accommodate multiple animals. The cottage was nicely updated and met all our needs, although we did spend 90% of our time outside enjoying the beautiful lakefront and sunsets!

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

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

Great getaway

We enjoyed ourselves!! Family of 5 who had to book at the last minute due to a cancellation of another VRBO that was no longer allowed to rent. The day before we were to leave, we saw this property which was recently listed due to be new on the VRBO market. I was hesitant as I normally pick my properties based on reviews. With this property being new there obviously were no reviews. However to our liking it was a great experience!! The owners were very responsive with meeting our check-in needs as well as a few items during the trip. The property has a warm & cozy cottage/cabin feel. The bedrooms were small but they were perfect for a trip where you spend most of your time outside. Kitchen appliances were new which made it great for cooking daily. The open concept was great for the family as well. We rented a boat from a local company who dropped it in the water next door! Very convenient to be on the water and near a boat access ramp. The kids snorkeled in the lake, loved laying in the hammocks, attempting to hang out with ducks/geese, and the queen size bunk beds were a hit!! Location was great and right in between Traverse City and Leland. We had a few issues with the toilet but the owners fixed it immediately and I think are replacing it completely for the next guest. I’d recommend bringing slippers as the home is all hardwood. The air was an AC unit built into the upper wall that sometimes made it cold for us while in the living room, so bring sweaters or blankets too. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

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