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Charming Horse Farm Country Cottage on Rolling Hills

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Mother and Baby in pasture for small barn.
Exterior
Leaf-less view of property.
Guest house with Horse barn in background
Horse Pasture property to West of Guest house

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Suttons Bay, MI
  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Leelanau Sands Casino
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Horse Farm Country Cottage on Rolling Hills

This guest house is at the center of our 30 acre Gentlemen's ranch, one mile south of Suttons Bay and 1/2 mile from the Bay. The address for our location is 1624 South West Bayshore Drive (which is M-22), Suttons Bay While there is not a water view unless you are on top one of our hills, the setting is an idyllic location with panoramic valley and hill views. This house has a warm natural all wood interior with beautiful artwork, yet all the modern amenities such as wifi and satellite TV with multiple movie channels.
The grounds are professionally landscaped and maintained by the Landscape Architect owner.
There is a large open area that includes a wrap-around leather couch and a loft with two beds along with a separate bedroom with a queen-size bed with an exceptional quality mattress. It is important to note that the only access to the loft is a straight up and down ladder. Because of this if you have kids younger than five or adults older than 40 or so (depending how spry you feel) the loft is probably not for you.
There is plenty of room to park any toys (campers, boats, trailers) right on the property. The owners have a 26 foot motorboat and other water toys, so arrangements could be made for their use. If there is a need to stall your horses, or if you want to ride a horse or two, those arrangements can be made as well.
On the property is a large barn, a small barn (both for horses) along with indoor and outdoor riding arenas. Attached to the indoor riding arena is a viewing area with a pool table, bathroom and laundry.
At night, there is a firepit area to warm up on the cold Northern Michigan nights and we are far enough away from any city so that the panoramic star views are incredible.
We are only 1/2 mile away from the Suttons Bay to Traverse City trail and you could ride bikes/horses snowshoe/hike/cross-country ski in any direction from here and see wonderful water vistas and orchard/hill/valley views.
We are 30 minutes away from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Homestead Resort that has skiing with hills that border on Lake Michigan.





Keywords: Northern Michigan, Suttons Bay, Horse Farm boarding (weekly/monthly) Indoor and Outdoor Riding Arenas, riding trials, Sailing/Power-boat excursions available

Property manager

Debbie Slocombe
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The loft is suitable for children over 5
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Sorry we have guests with allergies.
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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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Suttons Bay

Located in Suttons Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Leelanau Cheese Company - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Black Star Farms - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boone's Prime Time Pub - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Horse Farm Country Cottage on Rolling Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Horse Farm Country Cottage on Rolling Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Horse Farm Country Cottage on Rolling Hills?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming Horse Farm Country Cottage on Rolling Hills located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Leelanau Cheese Company and Black Star Farms. The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms and bigLITTLE Wines are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 229 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taura F.

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

Private, Relaxing, Spacious

The hosts are lovely, the guest cottage excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

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

Fall Escape

Great location, quaint setting & easy access to TC, Leland, Suttons Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The guest cottage was very relaxing, cozy and in pristine condition. Deb and Jeff very hospitable and friendly, The cottage was delightful and the property with the beautiful horses were amazing. It was very close to Suttons Bay which made it easy to shop and dine. We would love to go back. It was heavenly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Cozy guest house, 2 minutes.from town.

The guest house was perfect for two people. It was a quick 2 minute drive to town. We hadnt gotten any instructions for entry to the guesthouse since the owners were away, but the horse care takers were so nice and friendly, they showed us around and got us settled in. We loved the horses and the cats. And we had the most beautiful view of the Northern lights the 1st night. We would love to stay again. ininstructionson entry gotten any instructions o entry but
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

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

Charming is the right word!

Very cozy, comfortable cottage on gorgeous property. (Lots of hooks, hangers, shelf space in the bedrooom, bathroom too)The owners are terrific, and we loved meeting the horses! It is a great location: very close to shopping, multiple wineries, Fishtown, State Park. Thank you for a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy C.

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

Exponential

Jeff and Deb Were very pleasant and helpful with recommendations for dining and Area attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We totally enjoyed our stay. The home was clean and comfortable. Beds were great. We would definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Beautiful property. Great location. Very friendly hosts. We loved the horses!

Better than we imagined. Such a beautiful property and they let us pet the horses.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

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

Great Place

We loved our stay in Sutton''s Bay! Just right for the two of us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cally S.

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

Very Nice

Beautiful property, and wonderful hosts. We enjoyed the scenery, privacy and comfort of this lovely place. The horses and friendly dog and barn cats were a real bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Vacation at the Horse Ranch in Suttons Bay

Debbie and Jeff are great hosts at their beautiful property. We have stayed there in the past and love this place. It's convenient to so many lakes and towns near Suttons Bay. We had a perfect week. Thank you again Debbie and Jeff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Suttons Bay

Beautiful guest house located a few minutes to downtown Suttons bay and close to Northport, Glen Arbor, Empire, Leland and Traverse City. Jeff and Debbie are amazing hosts. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

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

Perfect on property cottage

We had an easy experience from check in to personal encounters with the home owners to check out. It was effortless. The relaxed environment enhanced our experience and made it easy to explore early mornings and into late evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Horse Farm in Suttons Bay

This property is every bit as described and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

Great Location

Love the location, close to Suttons Bay, Traverse City and Leland, bike trails and wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Early fall in northern Michigan

We had a great time at this location. It was easy to find, right on the main road along Grand Traverse Bay. The property is a working horse farm and landscape business, so there is equipment and plants around. Beautiful horses grazing in the fields is a plus. The guest house is a beautifully rustic northern Michigan retreat. Lots of wood in all rooms. The loft was somewhat difficult to get to, by way of a ladder, straight up the wall. My only complaint would be with the shower. It had low water pressure and was lukewarm. Overall, it is a great property and we will consider it as a place to stay on a future visit to the Leelanau area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K., Wyandotte, Mi

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

Clean, quiet and quaint

We had a restful stay at Debbie and Jeff’s place. I really enjoyed watching their horses. Their guesthouse is conveniently located close to wineries, hiking, Sutton’s Bay restaurants and shops and Traverse City. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Nice Getaway

Perfect place for couples. Roomy living area and cozy kitchen/eating area. The bed was quite comfortable. It was quiet and peaceful outside. Just a short distance to Suttons Bay and Traverse City. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

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

Return visitors

Always enjoy our time at this cottage. Such a great place to stay while in the area. Peaceful and relaxing. Great hosts and love seeing the horses.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James and Linda G., Port Clinton

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

An Awesome Stay!

A beautiful property in a great location. The cottage was cozy, very clean and comfortable. A peaceful setting that was in an ideal location to see the entire area. We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L., Clio,Michigan

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

Perfect guest home in Suttons Bay!

Took a girls trip with two friends and we had the best time here. Great location, friendly hosts, fantastic guest house, and beautiful property. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ebony G.

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

Great stay!

We loved this property. Very clean and peaceful and so close to everything we wanted to do on the Leelanau Peninsula. We were within easy biking distance of downtown Suttons Bay and several nearby wineries. It's also only a 15 minute drive from Traverse City so we had the best of both worlds.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David P., Wayland Michigan

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

Pretty property

The property was lovely. The patio with gas fireplace was a plus. The amenities in home were sufficient. The hosts were lovely to chat with. Unfortunately for we three ladies in our 60’s, we did not use the loft to sleep in. We didn’t feel comfortable using the ladder that goes into the loft as it is straight up the wall and having to use potty in middle if the night would have been difficult. Might be fun for children or younger adults. But it was a really cute lovely place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

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

Horse ranch guest cottage

Sweet property, very beautiful and relaxing. Nothing to cook with!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

konkite

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

Beautiful week

Owners very friendly and helpful. Beautiful property. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Debbie Slocombe

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Jeff and Debbie live on the property with their daughter Samara. Jeff is an attorney and Debbie is a Landscape Architect who designed the beautiful grounds and maintains them as well. They enjoy the life up North with the opportunity to raise, ride and show horses.

Why they chose this property

Jeff and Debbie have been coming to the Traverse City/Suttons Bay all of their lives for vacations and decided to move to the area in 1999. They love the location of Suttons Bay because it has all the activities of Traverse City, yet the idyllic lifestyle of a Village just a short distance away.

What makes this property unique

Our home is just a five minute walk to the beach or a one mile bike ride/hike to Suttons Bay. The TART trail (Rails to Trails Suttons Bay to Traverse City) makes it a 13 mile bike ride to Traverse City.
You can bring your own bikes or borrow some of ours to ride into the Village for a nice breakfast/lunch/dinner.
Because we are on 21 acres surrounded by much more open area, you will not be constricted to a small area.

Languages:

English

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