Leland Village River Front Beauty ~ Peaceful Neighborhood ~ Swim Off The Dock!

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

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Leland, MI

Historic Fishtown
‪11 min walk‬
Manitou Island Transit
‪12 min walk‬
Van's Beach
‪13 min walk‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

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Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Here is a beautiful 4 bedroom family house in a peaceful neighborhood in the village of Leland. River's Bend offers easy walks to town, great bike riding on quiet streets, swimming off the dock in crystal clear water with hard sand bottom, and quick access to both Lake Michigan or Lake Leelanau beaches 5 minutes away.

This charming updated 2 story Cape Cod house sleeps up to 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths (no tub). The living room is spacious and comfortably furnished. The dining room adjoins the living room and the kitchen is off the dining room. All three rooms directly view the river. The kitchen is equipped for gourmet cooking and features new appliances including dishwasher. The washer and dryer are in the basement.

The house has a water filtration system. Hardwood floors throughout first floor, carpeting upstairs. Big flat HD Smart TV in the living room which has cable and DVDs. Wifi included. Games and books on hand too. Leland is ideally located on the Leelanau Peninsula, with beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes, Northport, Suttons Bay, wineries, hikes, bike trails, historic sites and beaches all close by. Bike and boat rentals are available nearby. The house and location are perfect for all ages and interests. We are sure you will enjoy it as much as we do!

Outdoors is simply beautiful! Tranquil lounging on the river and backyard fun can be had here. Spacious yard for kid play or restful relaxation for Mom and Dad. There is a dock provided. Easy to rent canoes, kayaks and pontoons. Boat launch is walking distance from the house. Channel down the river to Lake Leelanau for all watersport fun. The river is sandy and shallow at the shore so makes for a perfect play spot for the kids. Outdoor furniture and a grill is provided.

The village of Leland offers plenty of shopping and dining. Rare book store, sweet shops and gifts galore. Lake Michigan is on the west side of town and offers a beautiful marina and 'Fishtown' not to be missed for more shopping and eats. This area is located between Northport and Glen Arbor. Travel the M-22 corridor and visit local beaches, sand dunes, roadside farm stands and so much more. Visit dozens of wineries in the area too. You will not be disappointed when you stay at the Rivers Bend.

Property manager

Bob and Cathy Noonan

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This is definitely a no smoking residence and no pets are allowed on the premises.

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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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Long-term renters welcome

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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Leland

Located in Leland, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Leland, MI

What's nearby

Historic Fishtown - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Manitou Island Transit - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Van's Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
Leelanau Sands Casino - 22 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪VI Grill - ‬18 min drive
‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬18 min drive
‪Boone's Prime Time Pub - ‬18 min drive
‪Nittolo's Seafood And Social - ‬10 min drive
‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Leland Village River Front Beauty ~ Peaceful Neighborhood ~ Swim Off The Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Leland Village River Front Beauty ~ Peaceful Neighborhood ~ Swim Off The Dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Leland Village River Front Beauty ~ Peaceful Neighborhood ~ Swim Off The Dock!?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Leland Village River Front Beauty ~ Peaceful Neighborhood ~ Swim Off The Dock! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Historic Fishtown and Lake Michigan. Manitou Island Transit and Van's Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

21 August 2023

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

Wonderful summer getaway

We loved this place! Our boys thoroughly enjoyed being so close to the water and the amount of space they had to roam.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany V.

20 July 2024

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

Lovely!

We had a wonderful family vacation at the Leland River Cottage. The location was perfect, and we enjoyed swimming off the dock and enjoying the water. We can't wait to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

10 July 2024

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

Wonderful cottage!

10/10 recommend!

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

11 August 2024

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

Great Family Location

Great place for a family to stay in Leland. Grandkids loved swimming in the river every day, and being able to walk into town for shopping and food. Highly recommend. We have stay here twice. loved it each time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

18 June 2018

Wonderful!

One of our favorite areas- beautiful water everywhere! The house was clean, comfortable, welcoming, and well equipped. Would love it even more if it offered kayaks! Absolutely wonderful place though. So glad it was shared with us for our short stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

1 September 2024

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

Getaway

Cute place on the channel. Kids can swim, not to deep. We rented a paddle board and kayak from a local shop. You can walk to town (10-15 min walk). The place was clean and the check out process is easy. Also good communication from the owner. Thanks

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace K.

29 August 2024

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

Great location and very relaxing.

The location on the river couldn't have been better! The yard is surrounded by trees, giving you lots of privacy and making it feel like you're in the woods while just minutes from town. Sitting in the house or in the yard watching the river was super relaxing. There is WiFi at the house, but if you want to be disconnected from the world, don't use it and you can pretend to be off grid, as there is very little cell service in Leland. This was the perfect weekend getaway for relaxing and recharging!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie k.

4 October 2022

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

Excellent stay

We had a wonderful time with beautiful Michigan weather.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

28 August 2022

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

Leland River Cottage

Relaxing stay on the Leland River. Great location to beaches, wineries, and Fishtown. Everything you need for a great vacation in Northern Michigan. This was our third time staying here and each time has been very enjoyable. Always look forward to returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

14 August 2022

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

Great location.

Very comfortable house within easy walking distance of the center of Leland. But especially wonderful to sit on the back lawn along the river and watch the boats travel up and down. Kids can play in the water off the dock. Absolutely wonderful place to spend a summer vacation.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jane k.

2 July 2022

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

Leland House

We had a wonderful stay at the Leland house. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

14 June 2022

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

Relaxing Long Weekend

The property is exactly as described in the listing - a 4-bedroom house on the short river that joins Lake Leelanau with Lake Michigan. It is in good shape, with a cozy, cottage vibe; the grounds were in excellent shape, with a mowed lawn, freshly planted flowers (in mid-June), and no weeds to be seen. The town of Leland is a ten-minute walk away, as is Van's Beach on Lake Michigan. (Unfortunately, there were a lot of dead alewives stinking up the Lake Michigan beach while we were there - unpleasant, but just something that occasionally happens.) We were up there for four nights - five adults and a two-year old - and we had a very relaxing time, which is just what we were lookng for.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane H., Troy

6 June 2022

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

Leland of the River

We had a wonderful stay at this home on the Leland River! The house was extremely clean, organized and welcoming! We loved the access to the river and the short walk to town.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

24 October 2021

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

Cute cottage!!

We stayed at this cute cottage for a long weekend with friends and had a great stay! The house was what we expected. We were all very comfortable and loved the view! It’s very simple with no frills. We didn’t need much because we were exploring the area. We would recommend this place for the view and location alone!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Y.

20 October 2021

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

Great visit

We had a lovely time. The accommodations were perfect for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

11 October 2021

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

Great spot for groups

A perfect spot for 3 couples. Amazing waterfront location within walking distance to town!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

7 September 2021

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

Leland River Cottage

Second time staying at the river cottage. Just as good as the first! Everything we needed for an enjoyable week in Northern Michigan. We rented a SUP from Harbor House and enjoyed relaxing paddles up and down the river. Also toured the wineries and enjoyed the beach and shopping in town. Great location and relaxing setting on the river.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., Chicago

11 July 2021

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

Beautiful home in a great location!

Beautiful, well equipped riverfront home we enjoyed as two families of four. Easy walk into town. Lovely visit to Leland!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth J.

19 September 2020

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

Lovely peaceful getaway

What a special spot-we loved the gorgeous setting right on the river. The home is charming, comfortable, well stocked, and clean. The owners were very kind and responsive! Definitely would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

19 September 2020

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

Beautiful Leland River Cottage

We had a wonderful vacation in Leland. Beautiful setting on the river. Very clean and well equipped cottage with all the essentials. Great location to town and beach. Looking forward to another visit next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

18 September 2020

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

Great place right on the river

Beautiful house and property right on the river. Close to town for everything and the on-site dock made it so easy to access the lake. Definitely worth your time and money.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Stacie k.

15 September 2019

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

Leland River Cottage

Lovely cottage on the river. The Family times we spent there was very special. Don’t forget to bring a boat, kayak or a bicycle, if you are interested in these activities. We had a hard time renting.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

18 August 2019

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

Up North Perfection

This is our third year at the cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Our children love hanging out on the dock, swimming, playing football in the big yard and having their own bedrooms upstairs. The house is extremely well-maintained and the beautiful kitchen is easy to use. We prepared many meals to be shared outside at the picnic table. We love walking into Fishtown, hitting Nedows and Vans beaches and walking around the lovely neighborhood. Canoeing on Platte River, visiting the sand dunes, day-tripping to South Manitou and visiting nearby Sutton’s Bay, Northport and Glen Arbor are yearly traditions. Thank you, Noonans, for letting us enjoy up north and your lovely home.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

24 July 2019

Perfect Family Getaway

This is our fifth year staying at this charming riverfront property perfectly situated in Leland, Michigan. The open floor plan is made for memorable family gatherings. The grounds are reminiscent of an English country garden and all within an easy walk of several restaurants, the 'Merc' (local grocery store), Fishtown and local shops. The new dock easily accommodates our boat for quick getaways on Lake Leelanau. The owner's pride shines throughout this beautiful property.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margi M.

21 July 2019

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

A little gem on the river!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely house. The location is a perfect distance for walking into town. The house was very clean and comfortable,. The kitchen was well equipped. Loved the backyard with the new Adirondack chairs and the beautiful plantings around the property. The new dock was a plus as we had rent a pontoon for our stay.

Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Bob and Cathy Noonan

We have been married for over 30 years and are lucky to have three grown children, who love going to the house as much as we do. We can't go often because of work schedules, so we like to think of other families enjoying the house. Our many repeat guests comment about the cleanliness and suitability for families of River's Bend.

Why they chose this property

We purchased the Leland River Cottage because of its quiet family-friendly location in the center of Leland and the quiet serene beauty of the Leelanau Peninsula (Michigan's little finger), its sand bottom river and lakes, and proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and many, many recreational, art galleries and cultural activities. Just walking or biking around the village of Leland is a genuine pleasure with its great restaurants, wine tasting, gift shops, historic Fishtown, access to Manitou ferry, and historic houses.

What makes this property unique

We like to bike, walk, climb the dunes, swim, fish, bird watch and kayak outside. Inside we love watching the river drift by, cooking while enjoying the waterview, playing cards and games. We just enjoy being right on the river in the heart of Leland!

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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