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Cozy waterfront cottage in Northport. Easy walk to downtown.

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Outdoor dining
Queen bedroom
Beach
Home has washer/dryer off the kitchen. - Home has washer/dryer off the kitchen.
Main living area. - Main living area.WiFi, no TV, gas-burning Franklin stove.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Northport, Michigan
  • Willowbrook Mill
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Peterson Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Christmas Cove Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cozy waterfront cottage in Northport. Easy walk to downtown.

Prime summer reservations must be Saturday to Saturday. Short stays available in off season.

Sometimes you just need to get away from it all. La Petite Maison offers perfect lodging in a quaint, cozy cottage on West Grand Traverse Bay. This cottage sleeps up to 3 with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.

There is one queen bed and a twin air mattress. For those chilly nights enjoy a fire in the gas fireplace. The home has WiFi but no TV.

Outside there is a large, grassy lawn and a small, sandy beach area. No beach fires are permitted. Enjoy stunning morning sunrises over the sparkling blue water of West Grand Traverse Bay while you sip your first cup of coffee. Plan a walk or bike ride to the village to dine at one of the many local restaurants. There is a marina, public beaches, farmer's market, and outdoor entertainment in Northport.

No pets allowed.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 3.

Bedroom 1: queen bed || twin air mattress

OUTDOORS: Charcoal grill, patio, grassy lawn, outdoor dining table & chairs

INDOORS: WiFi, no TV, gas-burning Franklin stove

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

GENERAL: Washer & dryer, iron & ironing board, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, no A/C

MISC: NO beach fires

PARKING: space for two vehicles

-- POLICIES --

- No pets allowed

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Cancellation: Reservations canceled at least 30 days before arrival will receive a full refund. Reservations canceled between 14 and 30 days before arrival will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 14 days before arrival.

Property manager

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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Direct waterfront on Grand Traverse Bay , firepit, grill, large yard, pet ok

  • Kitchen
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Direct waterfront on Grand Traverse Bay , firepit, grill, large yard, pet ok

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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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 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

About the area

Northport

Located in Northport, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Northport, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Willowbrook Mill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Peterson Park - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Christmas Cove Beach - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 45 min drive - 50.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northport Brewing - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Leelanau Wine Cellars - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Knot Just A Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪New Bohemian Cafe - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy waterfront cottage in Northport. Easy walk to downtown. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy waterfront cottage in Northport. Easy walk to downtown.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Cozy waterfront cottage in Northport. Easy walk to downtown. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Willowbrook Mill and Lake Michigan. Christmas Cove Farms and Leelanau State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

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

Tranquility at its best!

Such a lovely property-cute, clean. Great linens and a well appointed kitchen-lacked for nothing! Having a private beach was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen and John C.

Quaint cabin for Two

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: Beautiful view and Beautiful walks, quiet and sweet.
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

La petite maison

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: Perfect spot for two in Northport. We enjoyed cooking in the cheery cherry kitchen. Explored Christmas cove, Peterson beach and Keil lake in the area. Saw two swans paddling in the bay! Very relaxing sitting by the calm waters.
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Charming Cottage with 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 loved our 4 night stay at La Petite Maison! Cottage was very cozy and clean with beautifully landscaped property and a wonderful view of the lake. The cottage was very clean and well appointed with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Bed very comfy and fireplace was perfect on the rainy days. Highly recommend this for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Melissa L.

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

Peaceful

Beautiful yard and view of the lake. House is nice. Small and outdated, but worked for the two of us. Cobwebs in most corners and dead bugs in them, and didn’t feel like we should have to clean at all when paying that price per night, but it’s what we agreed to. Overall it was a good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

Great getaway

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: La Petite Maison is an adorable cottage that is both cozy and instantly comfortable. The place was spotless and we were very satisfied with how well everything had been cleaned before our arrival. It is the perfect spot for some rest. It is nearby so many amazing walking trials and scenic vistas. This cottage will be on our list of places to return to.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Angela B., Holland MI

Perfect cottage! Perfect location! Love love love

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 rental was absolutely perfect for 3 women! Honestly I bet you could do 4 people as long as someone is okay with stay on the couch. We were up there for Leelanau Uncaged and it was a great location being walking distance to downtown. The beach and swing were awesome. No issues with hot water getting 3 women through in the mornings. Loved this cottage!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Anniversary Weekend

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: My husband and I stayed at La Petite Maison in Northport for our fifth wedding anniversary and we had the best time! The cottage is small, but very clean and just enough room for two people. The best part about this property though is the lot. There is a large, beautiful manicured yard that goes down to your own private beach with firepit. We spent each night having a fire right on the beach. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
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4/10 Poor

Dorene O.

Cozy Cottage

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: The cottage was cute and cozy and had everything we needed. The lake view is lovely and we saw lots of deer right outside in the yard. The only downside was that we were not told about the ongoing construction next door, which started as early as 7:30 a.m. The owner came by and mentioned that we could reschedule, but how could we do that when we were already there? I'd check the status on the construction next door before renting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Brookelyn S.

La Petite Maison

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: We had a wonderful stay in Northport for our week long winery trip! Lindsay helped us so much throughout the whole process and we couldn’t be happier with Visit Up North Vacation Rentals! La Petite Maison was as expected. Definitely could use a lot of updating, including A/C, taller shower head, and a needed mattress topper- mattress was super firm. The outside area is very relaxing and the beach is beautiful looking out onto Gull Island. Walking and biking distance to town for your morning coffee, meals, and shops. The house is on a quieter road so you don’t have to deal with loud cars in the night which was great after a long day experiencing all the towns and wineries in the area. Thank you so much Visit Up North for working with us- we will definitely be booking through you guys again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Fall in Leelanau

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 have stayed at La Petite Maison countless times since first renting the cottage in 1989. Through the years it has become our "home away from home". We've stayed every season except winter but only because the cottage closes for the winter. Obviously, we love it! Because we've spent so much time in the area, we didn't lament that the first 6 days of our stay brought the gales of November in October. The cottage's gas fireplace/stove not only provides extra warmth but also is a perfect cozy place for reading. The kitchen is also well equipped for making meals in so making soup was on the menu during those cold, wet, windy days. When the sun and warmer temperatures did arrive, we enjoyed time at the bay shore in the comfy lawn chairs. We greatly appreciate the owner's willingness to share their family cottage with us!

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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

La Petite Maison- what a view!

This was our 2nd time staying at this Northport cottage! The view is spectacular and the cottage has everything one needs for a complete unplugged getaway. Our only complaint is the mattress is a bit uncomfortable and we did not get very good sleep while there. The view more than makes up for it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Steven S.

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

LPM

Comfortable and relaxing. Very nice little town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

The Family Cottage

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: La Petite Maison isn't our family cottage but the family who owns it obviously loves it in the way families for generations have been treasuring their lake front cottages. We have rented this cottage countless times since our first visit in 1989 and it is our "home away from home" whenever we can visit up north.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Perfect mini moon

My husband and I stayed at this cottage for our mini-moon, and it was perfect for a long weekend. The property was very private, the neighbors were quiet, and it was so nice having our own beach. The cottage was small, but we didn't need much space. There were a lot of amenities in the kitchen, and the overall cottage was clean. We were about 10 minutes walking distance from downtown, we were able to walk to dinner and to Barb's Bakery. We were also about a 15 minute drive to Leland. I would definitely everyone recommends visiting Northport, and staying at this cottage if you're visiting with a significant other.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

trevor r.

Northport heaven

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: It was a wonderful experience. Big beautiful well kept grounds. Nice little beach. Northport is our favorite vacation spot for all the secret reasons (best kept secret in MI). The house is cozy but I like cozy. It had everything we needed. Very comfortable.

8/10 Good

Howard S C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Satisfied but not satisfactory.

Aged but not as clean as expected. Cobwebs, dirty window sashes, ripped screen, dirty blinds. Confusing list of amenities i.e. states :air conditioner - “No” followed by “Yes”. Same for TV. I assumed that meant they were available . I was wrong and didn’t take smart TV. It was cool enough at night we were able to open windows but lack of AC added to musty smell throughout, A few inexpensive minor repairs would make a big difference.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Julie M.

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

Overall nice authentic cottage and location

Nice location, clean. Rather small rental for the cost.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Great trip!

A wonderful weekend getaway! The house was cozy and the view was great!

10/10 Excellent

Annamaria M.

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

Lovely Fall Stay

The property was exactly as advertised. We enjoyed the view of the bay from the yard and living room. We loved hiking in the nearby state park. It was a wonderful get-away
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L., Plymouth, USA

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

Very relaxing but windy. Only could sit on beach with a bonfire the first night there.

Very good. As what was expected. As pictured and very up north.:)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert C.

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

Awesome getaway

Perfect little cottage on the lake. Great location in a small town with cool things to do. Highly recommend this place and would rent this again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Northport Getaway

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: Overall, a great stay. We enjoyed our getaway in this cozy home. The fireplace was a welcome perk and it got a workout with the damp and colder temperatures we endured. Location is great. The only complaint we had was that the rental agency gave us the wrong address in the directions that were emailed. Word of advice, use the home rental app - it helped us get to the correct location as we arrived at night and after hours.
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10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

An escape

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: My husband and I were quarantined for 6months. We felt bad about never seeing the Great Lakes this year, so we broke away for a week in Northport at this sweet little Cottage. We were delighted with the whole experience.

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

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

Cozy, Scenic and Private

My wife and I found this delightful little waterfront cottage online for our annual trek north to enjoy MI's spectacular color. It was our first stay here and it was all we had hoped it would be. By far, the most satisfying feature of the cottage is its large window facing Grand Traverse Bay. Northport has all any vacationer would need and more. NW Michigan at color time can be very busy but this little hamlet offers nature's best at a slower pace and with welcomed privacy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

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