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BOOKING NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 This charming lake home is being renovated 2025

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Perfect for fishing!
This picture taken before dock installation.
Sunlight and beach!
Swinging on the lake....
Bathroom just inside door for bunkhouse sleepers.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 679.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lake Leelanau, MI
  • Boathouse Vineyards
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Historic Fishtown
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Leelanau Sands Casino
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BOOKING NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 This charming lake home is being renovated 2025

Exceptional water front tucked away deep in the pines with
250 feet of beautiful beach frontage, complete with dock, this home will be perfect for your small family or a friendly gathering.
One bedroom inside the main home, 1 and a half bathroom, fully equipped kitchen. Separate house for the kids or in laws, doesn't have a bathroom, but has bunk beds and a trundle bed. A pull out sofa also located in the main house making it comfortable for 8 people preferably a family, please speak with manager concerning rules for 6/8 adults only.
Feel free to bring a tent for the kids as the property is perfect for outdoor sleeping. This lake home is a perfect location just south of the narrows.
We welcome you for the 2025 Season!

Property manager

Lou Ann West, Solutions For You, LLC
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Sand buckets provided outside of the home.
NO travel trailers
Must provide names and ages of ALL guests staying on property
CHECKOUT IS AT 10AM CHECK IN IS AT 4PM

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Leelanau

Located in Lake Leelanau, this cottage is in a rural area and 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.
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Lake Leelanau, MI

What's nearby

  • Boathouse Vineyards - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Historic Fishtown - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 14 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 17 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boone's Prime Time Pub - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BOOKING NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 This charming lake home is being renovated 2025 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BOOKING NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 This charming lake home is being renovated 2025 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BOOKING NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 This charming lake home is being renovated 2025 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BOOKING NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 This charming lake home is being renovated 2025 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Leelanau and Boathouse Vineyards. 45 North Vineyard & Winery is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kraig S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL VIEW and PROPERTY
My wife and I wanted a perfect getaway for our adult son and his beautiful wife and WE got it! This home and property on Lake Leelanau is stunning! The water views, sunrises, sunsets, the totally private large yard, beach, swimming, camp fire right by the water, the boat dock and all the many amenities were amazing! ! ! In addition, we were pleasantly surprised at the 2 bathrooms and the actual “living space size. It meant the world to us to spend quality bonding time with our family and it was wonderful! Thank you so very much! Dan
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location for all things fun! Slice of paradise right on Lk Leelanau!
My husband and I celebrated 30 yr anniversary at this adorable cottage- no kids this trip but they would have loved it!! We had everything we needed- we rented and learned how to paddle board! Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traditional Lake Cottage
Great property that had everything needed for a Leelanau Peninsula week including a dock close to the narrows boat launch for our boat! Cottage was clean and comfortable with a large yard for games and lake time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Naomi B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting.
Lake setting and proximity to all things is excellent. Initial hiccup was dealt with swiftly by manager. Cleanliness is lacking. Needs a good, deep cleaning throughout. Still would recommend. The lake is stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it!!
We were coming to town for a family wedding and needed a place nearby to stay, what a gem we found!! It is secluded but still close enough to walk or paddle into the downtown area to get a drink or dinner. It was so relaxing & peaceful! The home was very clean and up to date. We look forward to visiting again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Jessica D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not worth the money
Screens were torn and no a/c, so unable to open windows due to bugs coming in. No closets, no dressers had to live out of suitcase. Countertops old and grimy, bad lighting, not very nice for the high price. Fridge froze our food that was on bottom shelf, coffee pot needs to be replaced or minimal cleaned
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded our Expectations
The home is clean, spacious and suited our purposes perfectly. The pictures don’t do it justice, it’s right on the lake with tons of lake frontage. We rented a boat the entire time we stayed and the dock was great. Waking up to a view of the lake each morning was a treat.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denita K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
As always this was an excellent stay! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome family vacation spot
Our family had a wonderful stay! The location was perfect and the house was adorable. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special Place!
We had such a wonderful week! Our family enjoyed the awesome fire pit, views of the lake, stars, and sunset, boating, paddle boarding, and canoeing, playing yard games, walking to lake Leelanau city and more. The bay was so calm we could tie off our boat on the dock! We also boated to leland for dinner, fish sandwiches, ice cream, vans beach, and shopping! The cottage is so close to glen arbor, suttons bay, sleeping. Bear dunes, traverse city, wineries, and lake michigan (good harbour bay was our fav!) which we enjoyed visiting. We didn't catch many fish off the dock but loved the wildlife and saw lots of turtles, swans, pike, beavers, ducks, water snakes, and a bald eagle! The north part of the lake was awesome for swimming, sandy bars, and sunsets. The south part was great for tubing and wake and knee boarding. The house had lots of outdoor seating, comfy beds, yard games, toiletries, stocked kitchen etc. All in all it was a peaceful place to enjoy 10 days in beautiful northern michigan. Kid reviews: “Great view of the lake” “Beds were comfy” “Loved the bunkhouse” “Had fun jumping foff the dock” “Felt homey” :)
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location and property
Our family had a wonderful time at this property. The home was clean and had everything we needed. The location was perfect. It would be a property we would love to return to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
Perfect location and accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay on lake leelanau
Loved loved loved this house! The hosts were very responsive and communication was clear. We had three teens who stayed in the detached room on the side. Great location right around the corner from a coffee shop and right at the intersection between Leland and Sutton’s Bay. We were able to spend a day in the sleeping bear dunes and then another day in Traverse City. The kids had fun swimming in the lake off the dock. Great area for a campfire. Tons of outdoor seating. Host provided everything we needed - washer and dryer was key! At night we watched movies together on the couch. This was the perfect place for you if you just need a no frills vacation. That’s not to say it was dirty or shabby. Everything was very clean and the furniture was much newer than some of the other houses at this price point that we’ve stayed at in traverse city. We just didn’t want to pay a ton of money for a house that we weren’t going to be spending a lot of time in. There’s so much to do outside and around the area. We will definitely be back. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kelsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick lake getaway
My husband and I took our mother and infant son with us for a weekend up north. Louann communicated ahead of time that some updates were in the process of being made and we were able to check in a little early. Location was great to everything Leland has to offer, other quaint towns are a quick car ride away. Definitely would stay here again if I had a smaller group as described above.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakefront location
My husband and I really enjoyed staying here for a long weekend trip in August. The house was very clean and well equipped. The location was just perfect - we enjoyed sipping coffee while sitting by the beautiful lakefront of this property. Easy to get to Fishtown, Suttons Bay, and Traverse and Old Mission. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denita K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
This was a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage by the lake
A beautiful property and perfect location. Would would go there again...and again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

David D., Howell, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake location
The location was great. The kids liked the bunk house. The house itself has had some updates. New BBQ. The kitchen appliances are new. No dishwasher. The cabinets are repainted, which is fine, but very old with drawers that are broken. The counter top was repainted formica which is odd. The checkout process asked that we clean the house and wash the sheets before we left, which we did. Not fond of that as we go on vacation so we can get away from house work. Would have preferred that they charged a cleaning fee so that we didn't have to do any cleaning or laundry on the morning we left. Overall it was good for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Craig M.

Liked: Location
lake leelanau
good location and view house could use help
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Nancy C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The outdoors were great right on the lake, good location. House inside too rustic.
Enjoyed the location and that was all. The house needs a lot of work, no good windows looking at the lake. Not worth the money.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
What a great rental. You cannot beat the location and property was everything we hoped for and more. The property manager was responsive and helpful. We would stay here again and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Lakeside Getaway!
We enjoyed our time at the cozy cottage. Much time was spent on the water fishing, kayaking, and SUP. The house also comes with a canoe that we occasionally used to visit Boathouse Vineyards. We have two teenage boys who enjoyed their privacy in the bunk house. The home was spotless and the cabinets well-stocked. At night we stargazed at the waterfront fire pit. The property is large, walking distance to the Narrows and a short drive to Leland and Suttons Bay. The property manager was great to work with - we communicated with her in the weeks leading up to our trip, and she checked in with quick messages during our stay. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Kelly B., Saint Johns, MI, USA

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Unkept Cabin on the Lake
I have stayed at a few VRBO's and this was the worst experience I have ever had. The property manager got our arrival date wrong so there were dirty sheets on the floor and the house was not cleaned when we arrived. Once we finally got a hold of her she did end up sending someone. They were only there a short time to give us sheets (not make the beds) and clean the bathrooms. The floors were full of sand, the open shelf that the dishes were on was dirty, the drawers in the kitchen were filthy and there were no regular spoons and little amounts of the other silverware. We reached out to the property manager again the next morning to tell her our dissatisfaction of the condition of the house. She proceeded to let us know she does not charge a cleaning fee and expects everyone to clean up after themselves. There is a list that you have to do before you leave but these things clearly were not done by the people before us. It is unrealistic that people are going to clean thoroughly. An inspection should be done so every renter has a fresh start with clean floors and general maintenance things including mowing the grass. She did offer to have someone come over and clean again but by that time I had already cleaned and did not want to be inconvenienced by having to wait for them to come over. After telling her I did not want anyone to come I heard nothing from her. I felt we should have been compensated for the inconvenience of having to spend the first part of our vacation cleaning. They charge a linen fee, I folded all the towels that were in dryer myself and we had to start a load before we left so not sure what this charge is for. The only good thing about the house was being on the water but it would have been nice if there was a ladder on the dock so you didn't have to get in on the slippery rocks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lou Ann West, Solutions For You, LLC

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Why they chose this property

In addition to being located just off the Narrows, this beautiful spot on the lake is the picturesque view of "cottage on the lake". Fabulous sunsets, around the campfire make it a destination home for years to come. This home has a dock to keep your boat.
The owners provide Shaklee Cleaning Products to assure the home is environmentally friendly inside. All new flooring is certified non-toxic and environmentally friendly.

What makes this property unique

The home has beautiful views of Lake Leelanau, and boats departing the Narrows.
Being a large property, the home has plenty of outdoor "space" and the newest, latest and greatest updates inside. Enjoy the newly installed dock to fish, swim or boat.

Languages:

English

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