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Gorgeous North Lake Leelanau frontage.

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Beautiful Lake Leelanau
Enjoy a spectacular evening under the stars around this perfect fire pit
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Property provides plenty of parking space for guests
Addition driveway space for parking multiple vehicles

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Leland, MI
  • Van's Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Historic Fishtown
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Manitou Island Transit
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Back Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Gorgeous North Lake Leelanau frontage.

One mile south of Leland, Drake’s bluff is located in a premier location in Northern Michigan. This property sits on the breathtaking North Lake Leelanau in the heart of the Leelanau Peninsula. Enjoy 200 ft of frontage with 2 private docks and a private mooring located across the famous M22 road. Here, family and friends can enjoy swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, and a fire by the lake. Rent a boat nearby or bring your own to enjoy 20 miles of watersports, great fishing, boating North through the Leland river into Historic Fishtown(Leland), or boating South through the narrows into Lake Leelanau. Both towns offer docks to tie up where you can enjoy great food, shopping, wine tasting, ice cream, and in Leland walk the famous Van's beach on Lake Michigan.

This beautiful home is unique as it offers an amazing lake view showcasing Lake Leelanau’s gorgeous tree lined waters, sunrises in the morning from inside or on the deck, and shinning moon and stars at night. This home has ample outdoor space and seating to enjoy grilling out, yard games and a great bonfire area. There is also a large outdoor cedar shower and hammocks. Home features include: two separate living spaces that are connected, each have their own kitchen, bedrooms and living area. There are a total of 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, a stunning fireplace, and lots of windows to view the lake. In the shed and the storage box at the lake there are yard games, kids bikes, fishing poles, and water toys.

Included are two adult kayaks, one children’s kayak, and 2 paddle boards for your use. We provide 4 adult life jackets and 2 children’s life jackets.

This great location on the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail is just a short drive to the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan, Traverse City, Northport, Sutton's Bay, and Glen Arbor to enjoy all of the wonderful attractions that the area offers.

We provide towels and bed linens. Please bring your own beach towels. *We do remove the docks from the water and shut the outdoor shower down Oct. 10th - May 25.

Please note our rental week runs Friday to Friday during peak summer season. 7 day minimum stay. 3 day minimum stay in off peak season.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Leland

Located in Leland, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Leland, MI

What's nearby

  • Van's Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Historic Fishtown - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Manitou Island Transit - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 18 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VI Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Boone's Prime Time Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Nittolo's Seafood And Social - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous North Lake Leelanau frontage. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous North Lake Leelanau frontage. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous North Lake Leelanau frontage. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous North Lake Leelanau frontage. located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan. Van's Beach and Historic Fishtown are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

Beautiful View!

Really enjoyed the large deck and firepit area. Ample seating in both places and eating breakfast and having coffee on the deck was fantastic! Wonderful views of the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

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

Beautiful house

We had a great time! Shuffleboard was very popular (it needs a new bottle of sand though). Also the pictures online of the front yard/deck don't do it justice, it has an amazing view of the lake! We thought having to walk down some stairs and cross a road to get to the water would be inconvenient but the overlook from the house we got in exchange was definitely worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

susan v.

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

Family wedding

We had a wonderful time. Location was perfect to get to wedding venue
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great spot with great views of Lake Leelanau and close to Leland!

We had a fantastic time at this property for the week. The property is as advertised. We enjoyed the fire pit every night and the amazing views. The location being so close to Leland is fantastic. It is a little difficult getting down to the dock and the lake (have to be careful crossing the road), but the lake is amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Would come back!

This house was perfect for our family - bikes, games, chalk for the kids, a large number of water toys, and plenty of space for the 9 of us to spread out as needed. Like others say, crossing M-22 takes care, but wasn’t a big deal for us! Loved sitting on the deck, going for early morning kayaks…and Leland is just a mile up the road. Also - really appreciated the abundance of outdoor chairs, always enough seating for everyone. Just an FYI that the property doesn’t provide beach towels - this was a bit awkward for us as we were flying in from out of state, so had to buy them. Not a deal breaker by any means, more just helpful to know! All in all a great space and one we would love to return to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

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

Lake house

Very nice house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

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

Family Get Away

We had a great stay at this property. Location’s proximity to Leland is great. Dock access works out well. We enjoyed the grill and the fire pit. Renovated bathrooms were nice. Host was very responsive. Thanks for a lovely time on the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Excellent!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home! Beautiful outdoor deck with lake views, comfortable beds, and spacious living areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane R.

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

Short Stay for wedding at Aurora Cellars

We enjoyed our short weekend stay to attend a wedding. The bedding in addition to the linens was in place as per the photos. All was clean and inviting inside the house. The expansive new deck was awesome. The Drakes Bluff sign was not in place when we arrived and hopefully this is remedied for future guests. We did not use the Propane BBQ or kayaks during our stay however they were in place. We would stay there again for a multi family lodging.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

Great Fall Getaway!

We spent a long weekend up there and it was great! House was just the right fit for our group of 10! The view of the water and fall trees were beautiful! Definitely would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam L.

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

Will return

Spectacular place and views!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

Wonderful

The house is well maintained and easily accommodated our group of 16 adults. The deck over looks the water, but you do have to cross a road and go down several steep steps to get to it. The bonfire area was fantastic. Definitely would consider renting here again if we’re in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

Gathering Place

Loved our stay. Host was very welcoming, views were stunning, would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Awesome house and location!

House was huge! Plenty of room for 11 adults and teens. The second living space with its own kitchen was great to have for the older kids. Beautiful yard with an amazing view of the lake. You have to cross the street to access the private dock, house came with 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards and a few other water toys that were great to have. Leland was a very short (2 min) drive, as was Sutton's Bay (10min). So much to do in this area, and the house was perfectly located to farms, wineries, golf, everything you want when staying up here! Host was quick to answer any questions and made for such a wonderful stay. Highly recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milan P.

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

Great House!

I stayed here for a week with my whole family (6 adults and 4 kids). The house came as advertised. Really enjoyed the dual family room/kitchen. Paddleboards and kayaks were easily accessible by the lake and shuffleboard table was a great addition! The owner and management company were quick to respond to any needs or questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah K.

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

Beautiful lake property

This is a great house for a large family. The bedroom situation is great, but you do have to walk thru one of them to get to the back 2 bedrooms so you might want to put your early risers there ! All the beds & pillows are very comfy. The kitchen is a bit small, but very well stocked. Great dock with dining and gorgeous view of the lake. Awesome fire pit which we enjoyed every night. The house a little worn - could use a little updating. The lake is down a long flight of steps and across a busy road so not ideal, but we made it work. Lake Leelanau is gorgeous - the area is great for restaurants & wineries, taking the boat to Fishtown was one of our highlights! Communication with Jodie was great - she always responded very quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Great time

We really enjoyed our stay. Great house in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon F.

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

Lovely home on Lake Leelanau in Awesome location

We love our stay at Drake's Bluff! The home is perfectly situated just minutes from Fishtown, with a beautiful view of Lake Leelanau. The amenities of the home were perfect - we used the paddleboards and the kayaks, played with the bags set and some of the toys at the house, used the grill and cooked in the kitchen, even showered in the outdoor shower each day! The layout of the home is ideal for 2 families as the house was converted from 2 units into 1, so there are two "separate living areas" in the home, but with plenty of large communal space as well. As others have mentioned, crossing M-22 to the docks can be a little dicey as the road crossing is on a somewhat blind curve with cars moving quickly through there, but this wasn't a huge drawback for us. Overall a 5-star property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan L.

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

Vacation

This is our second summer vacation to northern Michigan/sleeping bear dunes area. We had a very nice trip. We have 3 teenagers and also traveled with a nephew and grandparents. Positives- great location close to downtown Leland and only 10 minutes drive to Sutton bay , 15 minutes to north port, 25 minutes to glen arbor. Lake lelanenau was gorgeous and not crowded. We felt like we had lake to ourselves. We rented a jet ski for the week and a boat for 3 days . Highly recommend doing this for teens. House was clean with two big screen TVs and a indoor shuffleboard. Dock was well stocked with kayaks and paddle boards, life vests. Driveway space was big enough for us to put up a pickle ball court (full size). Jodie was great and easy to work with. Gas grill with extra propane tanks was appreciated. Two full refrigerators as well. Downsides- have to cross a busy road to get to lake/dock. This was not super clear in on line listing. Kitchen is a little small for a larger group. House layout has second upstairs kitchen and one of the bedrooms has to be walked thru to get to the others. Overall a great week and highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine V.

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

Family getaway

This was a great location for our family gathering. Lots of great outdoor space. M22 is a busy road along the front but we were able to cross it and get to and from the water without a problem. Must be able to climb steps to access the water in front of the house. Not easy water access for smaller children as have to be able to jump off dock or climb down ladder. Beautiful views of the water out the large windows. Kitchen and dining area was a little cozy but when the weather was good there was an easy option to use the deck space. Property manager is very responsive. Overall exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Up North

The location was perfect for our family. Very close to many awesome wineries, towns for shopping and access to the water. The house was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Danielle Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

4 Star

Enjoyed the cabin and location close to Leland. Didn’t like the road between the cabin and lake/dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Fall trip to Michigan

Great property, time of year was fantastic with the leaves changing. We will absolutely make it back at some point.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Gorgeous getaway

Amazing location with a stunning view of Lake Leelanau. Back deck and side yard provided ample space outdoors. Plenty of offstreet parking. Comfortable beds. One bedroom (the smallest one) is wonky - it’s the only way to the back of the house; other option is to go outside to enter a back slider. Was no problem for our group but could be a hassle depending on number and composition of the group reserving this great property. Overall VERY pleased and highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dirk H.

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

Wonderful stay

Nice property, right across M-22 to the 2 docks, lots of water toys. Comfortable bedding, lots of room to relax. The deck with the view of the lake is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

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Hello, we are the Drake family and we are so happy to share our house with you! We have been coming up to the Leelanau area for years and have built so many wonderful memories swimming and boating on the lake. Yard games, grilling and bonfires are some of our favorite times up north. We love visiting all the local attractions like Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, hiking and biking all the amazing trails throughout Leelanau county. Visiting Lake Michigan, kayaking the crystal river, tubing the Platte river and checking out all the beautiful towns and markets. The wineries are all so unique and we have found them to be super family friendly. We love going out to the local restaurants and sitting outside listening to music and of course getting ice-cream.

In the Winter there are many local trails and wineries that offer access to snowshoeing. cross-country skiing and fat tire biking. We also enjoy driving to the local downhill ski resorts for a day of downhill skiing . Timberlee Hills offers snow tubbing and there are many local parks where you can just go sledding and iceskating. For a winter water adventure there are many places to ice fish or river kayak.

In the Fall the colors of the leaves changing are beautiful for hiking and exploring.

We are excited to share our favorite place with others and open our home to many families creating great memories! We know you'll love it as much as we do!!

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