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HARRISON’S HIDEAWAY - A Little Piece of Heaven on Earth!!

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YOUR POT OF GOLD!
SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVIN' IS EASY!
GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL.
YOUR VACATION AWAITS YOU!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Lake Leelanau
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Front Street
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

HARRISON’S HIDEAWAY - A Little Piece of Heaven on Earth!!

HARRISON'S HIDEAWAY is your family friendly home away from home. Although the cabin itself is not on the water our private lakefront property is just a 2 minute walk down a mulched path through the woods. Our goal is to make your stay with us a memorable experience you'll want to repeat year after year. No matter what the season you'll love spending time enjoying the beauty of nature that surrounds you while being only minutes away from activities that are sure to please everyone. HH is mid way between downtown Traverse City and Suttons Bay/Leland.

HARRISON'S HIDEAWAY was established to honor the memory of our 5 year old grandson, Harrison James Mack, who passed away in 2011 while waiting for a heart transplant. A percentage of the rental income from HARRISON'S HIDEAWAY will be put into a special fund to support a charitable organization in his memory.

Property manager

Mary Lee Treter
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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
“Guest” shall allow “Homeowner” access to property for purposes of repair and inspection. “Homeowner” will exercise this right in a reasonable manner
No early or late checkouts, please.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cabin is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 18 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Front Street - 19 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 20 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 23 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪West End Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Harrington's By The Bay - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jacob's Farm - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Apache Trout Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HARRISON’S HIDEAWAY - A Little Piece of Heaven on Earth!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HARRISON’S HIDEAWAY - A Little Piece of Heaven on Earth!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HARRISON’S HIDEAWAY - A Little Piece of Heaven on Earth!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HARRISON’S HIDEAWAY - A Little Piece of Heaven on Earth!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Lake Leelanau and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Brengman Brothers. Lake Michigan and bigLITTLE Wines are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth F.

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

Wonderful experience

Beautiful cabin in a peaceful setting. Close to many activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

I wish we could have stayed longer

This is a spectacularly beautiful property that I cannot recommend highly enough for families. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, we felt right at home. The manager was friendly and helpful and even baked us a loaf of incredible bread which my children immediately devoured.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Fabulous cottage with the utmost gracious hostess

Beautiful cottage furnished with all that we needed for our stay. Loved meeting Mary in person as we checked in and the fresh loaf of bread was a nice surprise! We plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Carter’s Graduation Celebration

Harrison’s hideaway was the perfect place for our family. Mary Lee and her husband have a beautiful property and the homemade bread was delicious! 10/10 would comeback and recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laine S., Nashville, TN

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

Great Family Week in July

We had the best time at this property - it was very relaxing to hang out in the large yard or home and to walk down to the nearby dock and enjoy the chairs and kayaks there. Our family of four can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristina G.

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

lovely home

We loved our stay at Harrison's Hideaway. It is close to Lake Leelanau and has water access. It was very clean. We loved the loft which was perfect for our kids. This home was peaceful and close to our family. Mary Lee is extremely responsive. Looking forward to coming back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teague H.

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

Harrison's Hideaway is a gem

The location, property, and the home itself were all wonderful. This is a pretty idyllic spot. The home is simple but very comfortable and Mary Lee was great! We made good use of the fire pit and loved Farm Club just a couple miles away. This was our first time in the area and loved checking out all the bakeries, beaches, and quaint little towns. There's a paved trail less than a mile away that goes all the way to Sutton's Bay. Great for riding, running or walking.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary r., Fort Collins,CO

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

Private Spot

Our family had a wonderful time. It is a very quiet and private space. The very short walk to the dock (about 1-2 minutes) was no trouble at all. Mary Lee is an excellent host.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lila H.

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

Warm and comfortable home away from home!

This was our first experience with VRBO and we couldn’t have been more delighted. We felt so welcomed and comfortable - it was more like we were staying in a friend’s or family member’s home than a stranger’s house. We had every accommodation we needed and more (like a luxurious waterfall shower and a freshly baked loaf of bread!). This was an amazing experience and I would highly recommend this property to anyone - especially families with children. We truly felt like part of the family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teren M.

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

Perfect

We had such an amazing time here! Great central location where we could explore a different town or activity each day within just a short drive. But also loved the access to Lake Leelanau with the Kayaks - perfect for all of us, including the kids to learn how to kayak solo. Also easy to hop onto the Leelanau Trail just up the road for bike riding, which was beautiful at sunset. The house was great, bigger than expected, very clean and very comfortable. Will definitely be back, the host was very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonia P.

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

Perfect getaway!

We had a wonderful vacation at Harrison’s Hideaway! The property is beautiful! The cabin was clean and equipped with everything you need. Mary Lee welcomed us with a freshly baked bread (yummy!), and showed us around, including the dock on the lake just a minute away through the path in the forest. We biked the Leelanau trail, minutes away from the property, and visited Leland, Northport, Sutton’s Bay, Leelanau State park and Traverse city. We had a wonderful time! I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

warren m.

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

May 2023

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Comfortable bed, nice shower, remote controlled gas fireplace, newer appliances. Mary Lee was a great host, even bringing us a loaf of her fresh baked bread. The house was the perfect size for my wife and I. We had a fire outside most evenings. They had plenty of firewood and fire starters. Taking the path down to the lake was fun. Sitting on the dock in morning with our coffee or in the evening with a bottle of wine for sunset was great. We loved the surrounding property and the location. Easy to get to the wineries, Sutton's bay, Leland, lake Michigan, hiking/biking trails, and restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

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

Hideaway for Fall

Harrison Hideaway was the perfect place for our Fall Break. The owner, Mary, was an incredibly gracious and welcoming hostess. She greeted us at the property with warm homemade bread and gave us a tour. The Hideaway had everything we wanted - enough space for the 5 of us, a well stocked fire pit, kitchen and all the appliances, and cozy living room to wind down from a day around the area. The Hideaway is just steps from the Lake with kayaks which was perfect for my wife to escape with no one else on the water. It's location is near a hike/bike trail spur, surrounded by farms, a short drive from Traverse City. Basically anywhere around the Sleeping Bear area was within a short drive. Even after leaving, my daughter forgot her earrings and the owner was so considerate to mail them back to us. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend the Hideaway to anyone wanting an autumn recharge!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

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

Lovely cabin, great location with proximity to lots of great small towns around Traverse City

We had a fantastic time with our 4 year old and 2 year old at Harrison's Hideaway. Host Mary Lee welcomed us with fresh bread that she baked and that set the tone for a cozy end-of-summer week in gorgeous Lake Leelanau. As indicated the lake is a short walk away through some woods which is actually ideal for families with small kids like ours. We loved sitting on the dock and using the available kayaks, and the kids loved playing in the shallow sandy parts of the water. We've been going to Leelanau County for years, and the location of Harrison's Hideaway is fantastic - 10 minutes to Suttons Bay and Traverse City, and about 20 minutes to Leland. You have multiple grocery store, restaurant, and local produce options that are very short scenic drives away. Mary Lee had excellent local recommendations as well. Don't let the lack of washer/dryer scare you. It took us about an hour to both wash and dry our clothes in the large commercial machines at the laundromat in Suttons Bay. You can use that time like we did at the playground on the beach or just walk around town. Thanks Mary Lee for a great week and we hope to stay again at Harrison's Hideaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Perfect!

We had a great time! The home was very clean and had absolutely everything we needed. It was in a great location to do various things in the area. We hope to be back! Mary Lee was a great host, and really loves having guests!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

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

Beautiful Stay

I was pleasantly surprised with everything about Harrison's Hideaway from cleanliness, to amenities, to location. Every was quality and we were more then comfortable. Super close to downtown Traverse, and close to Sleeping Bear shores. The host was super nice and helpful. I highly recommend. : )
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mia W.

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

Fabulous retreat

We came up north for the weekend and had a wonderful comfortable time at Harrison’s hideaway. Great home, easy location and nearby great food and local activities. We will come again! Thank you, Mary Lee!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob S., Los Angeles

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

Great Stay

Loved this place and will be back. Access to lake, outdoor fire pit, short distance to bike path. For location outside of town, hard to beat. Hosts were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Great Decision

The house was immaculate and super clean. Mary does a really great job as a host and makes you feel like its your home away from home. The location is perfect for all your Traverse City needs and site seeing. I would highly recommend the property for anyone visiting the TC area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison W., Atlanta

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

August Vacation

Just returned home from a week at the lake and already miss it. The house and property are lovely and just as advertised. Mary Lee and her family were very welcoming and made us feel at home. It was the perfect place for our vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Great host great stay!

The house was clean and comfortable and Mary was helpful and easy to communicate with. We enjoyed the house and the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

The perfect Hideaway!

This was the perfect place for my family to unwind and start our vacation! Mary Lee was very gracious and welcomed us like family. Beautiful property, a quick walk through the woods will lead you to the lake and the dock. A great location if you’re wanting to explore the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Beautiful spot

We loved our week at Harrison’s Hideaway. The place was very clean and included all of the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Mary Lee was a delightful host and provided homemade bread and real butter....a great beginning to our trip. We have vacationed in the Traverse City area for many years and this place was really in a great location, close to downtown Traverse City as well as all of the charming towns of Leelanau County. Thank you for a great stay Mary Lee!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Great base for all to Traverse City has to offer!

Harrison’s Hideaway was a fantastic place to stay for our trip to Traverse City and the surrounding area. Less than 15 min to the city, 30 minutes to most of the Mission Peninsula, and under an hour to most outdoor locales and smaller towns. The cabin was clean with nice amenities. Lake Leelenau is a short walk, and an outdoor fire pit made for an enjoyable evening retreat. Mary Lee was extremely helpful and friendly, making sure we had a pleasant stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Great cottage!

This cottage was well appointed and cozy. Mary Lee thought of everything, and she was the most gracious host. She met us when we arrived, and gave us some suggestions as to where to eat, good wineries, and great bike trails. We were not disappointed with the area or with our accommodations, and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mary Lee Treter

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My husband and I have been vacationing in Traverse City for many years. Doug came up with his family as a child every year growing up and then after we married we brought our children and now they bring their children as well. We have enjoyed many countless hours of Pure Michigan pleasure with our immediate and extended families and now we want to share the beauty of this amazing area with our guests. No matter what the season there is always something for everyone in Traverse City, Michigan.

Why they chose this property

We chose this home on this property because it connects to the family property we vacationed at with our children for so many years. We were blessed to have been given the opportunity to purchase this beautiful piece of heaven on earth 7 years ago and love the peace and quiet it provides.

What makes this property unique

Since purchasing our property we have completely renovated the 'barn' now known as HARRISON'S HIDEAWAY. It has a warm and cozy feeling when you enter and you'll immediately feel calm and relaxed when you look outside at the beauty of nature that surrounds you. Yet you're only minutes away from doing any of your favorite activities like shopping, golfing, snowmobiling, skiing, tubing, biking, fishing, gambling, swimming, boating, sightseeing and so much more! Perfect for a Family Vacation, Girls Getaway, 55+, Honeymoon or Romantic Getaway.

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English

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