Cottage on the beach in Northport. Sunrise views. Pet considered.

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Entire home

Living room - High-speed internet, cable, DVD player, wood-burning fireplace.

Complete kitchen - Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, trash bags

Overview
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Excellent

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Beach view
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Northport, Michigan

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Located on beautiful West Grand Traverse Bay, this very charming, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage is in the enchanting village of Northport. The living room flows into the kitchen, with a dining area between. The house has a fire pit and a large, covered porch, perfect for relaxing, overlooking the expansive bay view.

It is a short walk to downtown Northport, which offers gift shops, restaurants, a playground, and much more. There is music in the park during the summer, and it is also a short drive to the Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Christmas Cove, and Peterson Park.

The dock is not guaranteed due to high water levels. Shorelines will change with high water levels.

A well-mannered pet is welcome. Owners, please clean up after pets.

-- THE PROPERTY –

Sleeps 6.

Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: day bed with trundle (two twins) || Bedroom 3: two twin beds

OUTDOORS: Fire pit, large covered porch, grill

INDOORS: high-speed internet, cable, DVD player, wood-burning fireplace

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, trash bags

GENERAL: towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, upstairs window A/C

MISC: bedroom with two twins is accessed via outdoor stairs

PARKING: 3 spaces

-- POLICIES --

- Pets allowed with fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

Property manager

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Northport

Located in Northport, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

Northport, Michigan

What's nearby

Willowbrook Mill - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Peterson Park - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
Christmas Cove Beach - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
Leelanau Sands Casino - 12 min drive - 14.5 km
Grand Traverse Bay - 42 min drive - 49.6 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Northport Brewing - ‬9 min walk
‪Leelanau Wine Cellars - ‬8 min drive
‪Knot Just A Bar - ‬8 min drive
‪Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern - ‬7 min drive
‪New Bohemian Cafe - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the beach in Northport. Sunrise views. Pet considered. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the beach in Northport. Sunrise views. Pet considered.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the beach in Northport. Sunrise views. Pet considered.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the beach in Northport. Sunrise views. Pet considered. located?

Located in Northport, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Willowbrook Mill and Lake Michigan. Peterson Park and Leelanau State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.6

Excellent

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

14 August 2024

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

Great Location, Great Setting

Probably the least discussed aspect of this property is the ideal location. Private Sandy Beach...a large area dedicated to guests. Plus, the lake access is all sand. This is on the Grand Traverse Bay, so the sandy bottom extends out 100s of yards and is relatively shallow. Perfect for swimming, kayaks, paddle boards, etc. Property is walking distance to downtown Northport and marina. Entire area is quiet and serene. Christmas Cove Beach (Lake Michigan) is a 10 minute drive due west, the lighthouse is a 15 minute drive due north. Biking and hiking trails are all over the peninsula. Perfect Northern Michigan cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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8/10 Good

Mike L.

14 August 2023

Cute cabin on the water

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It's a house but has a bit of an old cabin feel. Great location - on a beautiful beach, uncrowded outside, walk to town. It comes with more than is in the description - outside chairs, fire pit, fans inside. The upstairs is an entirely separate apartment, which is great, altho the beds are kind of small. The second bedroom downstairs is also small, better for kids. Overall a really goood place.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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6/10 Okay

Cynthia C.

13 July 2022

Not Going Barefoot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Porch, beach, view, location all great. Fans dirty and one with no knob so one speed and no on/off, just a plug. Bedroom lamp with broken pull cord. Plug/ unplug. No permanent window screen in bedroom. Nasty trash can with clean bag over it. Food splattered on cupboard and wall. Poor dish washing arrangement. Way too many dishes and no place left for food storage. Bed pillows flat- had to buy. Way too many throw pillows especially in these days of Covid. Had to use several sheets lint roller on couch to remove human hair and dog(?).

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

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8/10 Good

Daniel Lee S.

28 August 2021

Ten days at Barefoot Beach Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a nice time and location was ideal!House was old and a bit beat up.Small bedrooms, beds a bit shot, no dish towels, screen door was falling apart. Lots of flies and mosquitos.

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10/10 Excellent

24 August 2021

Awesomely incredible location

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10/10 Excellent

Chloe B.

5 August 2021

Great Getaway

Rating Details: The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay!

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10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

26 July 2020

Great week

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10/10 Excellent

6 July 2020

A Great Place To Relax

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our overall experience was wonderful. Waking up to see the water each morning was very relaxing. The cottage was clean and well-maintained. I would recommend this place to all.

6/10 Okay

Paul T.

18 September 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location and views

Location and village were exactly what we’re wanting. House was old and dated. Very musty and dusty. Could use a good cleaning and updating. Beautiful views of the bay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

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6/10 Okay

Pamela S.

21 August 2019

Dirty and run down

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: When we unlocked the door the smell of dust and greasy cooking odors flowed out. This house has not been properly cleaned in a very long time. We left and purchased cleaning supplies and then returned and spent about 2 hours cleaning the place. We bought a coffee maker and a toaster to use while we were there because the ones provided were so nasty. The floors hadn't been swept and the upstairs bedding had not been changed. The front porch was really bad too. We purchased a broom and swept the outdoor furniture and entire porch off before we could enjoy the view. One of the chairs in the living room was so broken down that you couldn't sit in it. Just because the house is old it doesn't need to be dirty. It could be so nice if it was better maintained. The location is perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

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10/10 Excellent

4 August 2019

great Northport spot

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2/10 Terrible

Linda B.

1 August 2019

Northport stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location but the cottage is very old, dirty and in need of updating and repairs.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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8/10 Good

Carrie L.

29 July 2018

Overall great experience will return

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed barefoot beach and we are checking our schedule for next year hoping we can stay there again. Our only disappointment was cleanliness. There was dog hair everywhere, dirty finger prints on kitchen appliances and cabinet handles, and the 1st floor bath had dust and hair all over it. I did a quick vacuum and wipe down of the dirty surfaces. I also understand that this is a dog friendly rental, so a little dog hair would have been expected but this was clumps and hair everywhere as if it had not been vacuumed.However, location location location was perfect and our family very much enjoyed the dock and perfect access to swimming. The property management was excellent with speedy service to replace a broken shower head!!!Our kids loved having the upstairs all to themselves!

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10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

15 July 2018

Too short!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Richard B.

9 July 2017

July 9-16

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very good, what one is getting here is the water and view, nice porch, and deck at the water. The heavy bushes out front seem to harbor bugs, I would also hire a pest control Co once per year to spray.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

clara n.

31 August 2016

Great beach getaway

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Heather D.

31 July 2016

Barefoot Beach Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was a great vacation! The house was nicely redone, but very small for 5 people. The living area was cute, but it was very small for all 5 of us. A washer and dryer, as well as AC would have been helpful. The kitchen did not have a designated space for a pantry, and was missing a number of key items. The kitchen also had limited counter space for food prep. I think for what we paid, the house needed more living space. The staff at Visit Up North was phenomenal. We had a tv break, and they had a repair man there within 24 hours, and a message when he would show up! Every time I called with questions, they were always answered completely, and with patience. We almost had a situation where we had to cancel last minute, due to a father's health condition, and the staff member who I spoke with was really gracious and understanding. You guys are great! This is our second Up North vacation rental.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Keith H.

24 July 2016

Hornets in 2016, as experienced during previous years

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A large hornets nest existed under the stairway landing beneath the only door to access rented bedrooms. Hornets stinging us alerted us to their presence. I contacted Up North at 4:50 PM and requested advice. I offered to remove the the 5" diameter by 8" long nest myself or Up North could send someone. The Up North representative emphatically dismissed my offer of self help and assured me that an exterminator would be dispatched immediately. The self-help approach seemed prudent a little after 7 PM with no sign of an exterminator and Up North representatives being in absentia. The owner initially hosed the nest with wasp spray. The owner and I then took turns knocking the nest down with a long stick and water from a garden hose. The promised exterminator appeared the following morning. This was necessary as the remaining wasps were trying to rebuild their nest. The hornets nest was annoying primarily because the owner was aware of its presence during this summer and Up North should have been aware. This is because a review from 2013 or 2014 complained about the exact same problem.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

4 September 2015

Location, location, location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Barefoot Beach was the perfect locale for my husband and I to stay with our daughter, her husband, and our 1-year old grandson. We babysat while they were able to walk into town to enjoy a friend's wedding, reception, and next day bonfire party!. The cottage was charming, we'll equipped, and right on a beautiful, uncrowded stretch of private beach. The bedroom situation was fine for us--we used the outside stairway to access the upstairs bedroom--the beds were comfortable and the bathroom fine, but the slanted ceilings upstairs ( which we knew about before renting) make it somewhat difficult to navigate. That being said, we would rent this cute little house again! The porch overlooking the lake was reason enough!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

20 August 2015

Barefoot Beach Retreat equals Relaxation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at the Barefoot Beach Retreat in August 2015. It is a wonderful old cottage with lots of charm and character. The furniture is very comfortable as well as the beds. We really enjoyed the covered porch. We sat out there most of the time during our entire stay and just took in the beautiful view. The beach and water are hard packed sugar sand which is perfect for swimming. We will be recommending this place to everyone.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth S.

2 August 2015

barefoot beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Even though house was supposed to be no smoking it had a smoky smell. Also there was no smoke detector in u p stairs area. Not a good arrangement if you have small children.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

2 October 2014

Nice Stay on the Beach in Northport

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time in Northport at this unit. The location on the water couldn't be beat. The home was very clean and all the utensils and linens we needed were provided. Although it is an older house, it has been well maintained and one can see that attention has been given to updating the house, especially the bathroom and kitchen. We thought it was unusual that access to the upstairs bedroom was from an outside staircase. On the other hand, our teen though it was ideal. There were many things to do and see in the area. Although we had planned to spend some time in Traverse City we didn't feel the need to do so. It was great having 3 bedrooms. The kids did watch some cable TV and we used the wifi. The wifi signal seemed a little weak and we had some disconnections but we were just checking and writing email so it wasn't a big issue at all. The staff was very helpful and experienced we had all the information we needed. We liked being within walking distance of restaurants and the grocery store. We would definitely rent again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

22 August 2014

Another great time in Northport

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our fifth vacation at Barefood Beach and it didn't disappoint. The lake was a bit colder than we would have liked, but the cottage and the town -- as well as the whole peninsula -- were as stellar as always. We seem to discover something new each vacation. This year, it was the Northport Youth Summer Sailing camp, and Longview Winery. We've already reserved our time for 2015....can't wait to return.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

22 August 2014

Beautiful View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time staying at Barefoot Beach. We loved the adorable cottage charm of the place and enjoyed the large front porch. The location was excellent and provided and easy bike ride or walk into town. We even biked to the Leelanau State park.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

13 August 2014

Impromptu Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental company is very professional and pleasant to deal with, the location of the cottage is wonderful and it has the charm of a traditional northern Michigan cottage. We were very disappointed in the description of the cottage. It is VERY small for the price! The upstairs bedroom ceiling is 6 ft. tall at the top peak and has a steep slope. The walking room is essentially 3 feet wide before you hit your head! It is not at all appropriate for Adults and certainly not my 17 year old son who is 6'4". The family room only has seating for 4; a club chair and sofa for 3. The cottage is advertised as sleeping 6, 7 or 8 depending upon the ad for it. This is not at all accurate. The condition of the cottage is basically good. There are windows that do not lock or are not operational and the kitchen floor has soft spots in the subfloor. If the description of the cottage was accurate and truly reflected the cottage, we would have known what we were getting and therefore would not have been disappointed at our arrival.

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