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Relax, Unwind and Recharge on Grand Traverse Bay at Blue Calm

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Backyard. Hammock and picnic table
Sunset in backyard
Back Porch
View from the driveway
Back of home

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Northport, MI
  • Willowbrook Mill
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Leelanau Sands Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Christmas Cove Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Relax, Unwind and Recharge on Grand Traverse Bay at Blue Calm

Relax, unwind and recharge on Grand Traverse Bay at Blue Calm.

Prepare to be overcome with a sense of calm and peace at first glimpse of Lake Michigan’s inviting turquoise waters during your stay at Blue Calm.

Down the winding wooded drive, the cabin awaits. Beyond, faint sounds of gentle waves caressing the beach frontage can be heard. Stunning sunrise displays of every color in the rainbow greet the dawn. Tranquil waters call for carefree beach days, kayaking or paddle boarding (one of each available), perhaps towards Northport’s renowned Gull Island. Curl up on a beach hammock for a relaxing nap or
escape to the front deck to read in sunny solitude. Enjoy a backyard picnic, savoring local farmers market finds and meals off the gas grill. Unwind with a newfound local wine or brew under the covered lakeside deck on the porch swing for two. After a full day, gaze up to nighttime skies to see the stars as never before while roasting marshmallows atop the campfire. Finally, be lulled into a restful slumber to
recharge to the subtle chirp of crickets and light waves. And repeat.

Springtime 2023 brings additional new features to Blue Calm, most notably the newly updated Living Room space. Up to 7 guests are welcomed at the non-smoking property with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and open concept main living area. The master bedroom features a king sized bed with a newly added TV. Full bath, laundry room, kitchen and dining areas round out the first floor with the crown jewel being the Great Room, where turquoise waters beckon through the double sliding glass doors. The second floor houses two bedrooms: the queen room sits lakefront while the bunk room (with full over full bed plus a twin trundle) also features a lake view. Upstairs bedrooms share a 3/4 bath with sitting loft. A TV is provided in the Great Room for local channel viewing or logging in to your favorite app. Guests are invited to unplug and explore Up North as internet speeds are often not suited for streaming on multiple devices or hot days.

In effort to preserve this majestic haven of respite, owners make a concerted effort to be ecologically responsible. From non-toxic cleaning products to recycled paper products and cloth alternatives when available, onsite recycling and composting, Blue Calm strives to minimize its environmental impact.

The log cabin is central to Northern Michigan’s abundance of wineries, restaurants,
hiking/biking/running trails, boating, casino’s and more! Blue Calm is situated within a 10 minute drive of downtown Northport & Suttons Bay and about 45 minutes of Traverse City & the Nationally acclaimed Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Welcome, to your relaxing getaway to unwind and recharge on Grand Traverse Bay at Blue Calm!

Please refer to our terms and conditions for the house rules.

Please note that this home is rented for your quiet enjoyment. Due to liability reasons, township rules and insurance policies, day guests are not permitted without expressed permissions from Management. Guest capacity for the home is NOT to be exceeded at any time. Guests not adhering to this rule could face a fine or eviction as outlined in our terms and conditions that are agreed upon by renting our home. Capacity is strictly enforced and randomly checked.

We will provide a starter package of paper towel, toilet paper, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap and or dishwasher tabs if dishwasher is available at the property. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to purchase more of these items. Other items not included in this list are not guaranteed. Please reach out to management to inquire if a particular amenity is important to your stay, or plan accordingly.

Other Amenities:
Air Conditioning: No
Pets: No
Smoking: No
Parties: No
Fireworks: No
Wifi: Yes
Security Cameras: north side of home and front of home
Please see rental agreement for cancellation and refund policy.

Property manager

Northland Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available
Water view
Barbecue grill

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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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Northport

Located in Northport, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Northport, MI

What's nearby

  • Willowbrook Mill - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 10 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Peterson Park - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Christmas Cove Beach - 14 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 40 min drive - 46.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northport Brewing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Wine Cellars - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Knot Just A Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪New Bohemian Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax, Unwind and Recharge on Grand Traverse Bay at Blue Calm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relax, Unwind and Recharge on Grand Traverse Bay at Blue Calm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax, Unwind and Recharge on Grand Traverse Bay at Blue Calm?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax, Unwind and Recharge on Grand Traverse Bay at Blue Calm located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Willowbrook Mill. Christmas Cove Farms and Good Neighbor Organic Vineyard and Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Perfect Autumn Getaway!

Great location with a beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Michigan Getaway

Great Place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elli H.

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

Beautiful water view

Cabin was clean but had to deal with fruit flies. ( that time of year) When walking across the floor sounds like bubble wrap. The cabin was well appointed. The view was amazing. It was close to many villages but still private. Outside space with firepit overlooking the Bay was our favorite. Plus found four Petoskey stones. They also need a larger coffee pot that works. But on the whole a very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Blue and Calm

This is the 3rd year staying at Blue Calm and each year improvements are made on an already restful location. The owners are very easy to communicate with and quickly respond to any questions we have. One thing that I personally love is that inside you have all of the comforts of home, and outside is almost like camping with a sandy lot and nice firepit, hanging hammocks and water toys.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Exactly as advertised

Lovely, quiet, woodsy cottage on heavenly Northport Bay. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R., Boca Raton, Fl

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

Blue Calm

Very calm and relaxing with that view! Close to town and close to a few local wineries.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa a.

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

Beautiful house and location

My family and I loved staying at Blue Calm. It was exceptionally clean and well equipped with everything we needed. The property and house were beautiful. We would certainly consider returning to this location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theodore B.

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

Great relaxing getaway

The house is located in a peaceful, secluded area just south of Northport. We really enjoyed our stay, the place was clean, organized and had everything we needed. Perfect for our family of four!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M., Grand Rapids, MI

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

Blue Calm cabin

Beautifully renovated cabin (especially the bathrooms) in a very nice setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

James B., Chicago

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

Loved Our Stay

We have been coming to Leelanau for several years, and this place was our favorite that we have stayed at over the years by far. The property is a great blend of rustic and updates, and its location on the water nestled in between downtown Suttons Bay and Northport, is nothing short of incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Calm

This space is the perfect place for a quiet fall get away. The home interior was clean and disinfected prior to arrival. For a summer escape it is nice and shady to keep you cool. Right on the Grand Traverse Bay with beautiful view of the sunrises. The outside is rustic with a camping feeling. So, camping only with a nice house. We will come back next year for sure! Beware the camping atmosphere includes poison ivy and dirty sand yard. We brought our two medium sized dogs and they loved it too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim B., Sylvania, Ohio USA

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

Family Fun

Had a great time. Near town but far away enough away to enjoy peace and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kira C.

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

Beautiful spot in Northport

This place was absolutely gorgeous. The house was clean and on a quiet, secluded road. the water pristine and warm, and the paddle board and kayak there were welcome surprises! We hope to stay again! The only tough part was low Internet speed as one of us was trying to work remotely. Overall such a fabulous stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aimee S., Chicago

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

Peaceful cabin with beautiful view on Grand Traverse Bay

My family enjoyed our week at the Blue Calm cabin, especially the sunrise views from bed, the free use of the SUP and kayak, and the peacefulness of being away from it all! Cabin was nicely furnished with updated bathrooms and well stocked in the kitchen. We found lots of great hikes and cute little towns in a 30-min driving radius and were grateful for the local recommendations of the hosts (in the binder they left). The region was a bit buggy in July, so do bring some bug spray for hanging out in the yard or going on hikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Whitney G.

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

Blue Calm is BEAUTIFUL AND CHARMING!

We had kids from 9-11, teenagers and a few adults. EVERYONE LOVED Blue Calm. The house is even better than the pictures represent so you'll be pleasantly surprised when you get there-we were expecting it to be more rustic. The bathrooms are bright and beautifully designed. The entire house was immaculately clean when we arrived. Check in was simple-unlike many VRBOs we've experience. Close to Northport for groceries/gas etc., easy access to main roads. The view of the sunrise each morning from my bed was unreal. This is a perfect hideaway spot up north. Kitchen appears a little sparce and small from the vrbo website but I feel the photos don't represent the size and function very well. We (2-3 of us at a time) cooked and grilled every day with no issue-plenty of space and high quality kitchen furnishings to work with. A few antique items mixed in to make it interesting. Beds in the adults rooms at least were very comfortable which also doesn't happen very often in a rental. After 10 years on Lake Leelanau, we tried something new and we'll definitely be back next year! Thanks Connie and Matt! The only part of Blue Calm we didn't love was the Ohio State O over the front door with a red and grey ribbon LOL Go BLUE!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Beautiful location

Amazing long weekend, this property was perfect in every way. Found petoskey stones right in the shallows. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Madonna F.

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

Loved it!

It was a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shari K.

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

Charming - just like pics

Love this property. Definitely the UP NORTH we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arvind S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful..!!

Very cute cabin in a serene location to have fun in water and watch beautiful sunrise. Would be great if the property had an AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Z.

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

Amazing view!

We loved our time at Blue Calm! This property is lovely. It’s a quiet spot but easy to use as a base for exploring - we visited Sleeping Bear Dunes, downtown Northport and Sutton’s Bay. You cannot beat the view! The beds were comfy and we really appreciated the use of the kayaks and paddle board. Our interaction with the management company went smoothly. Check-in was easy and we had no issues. I would suggest a few things to make future renters more comfortable - more coffee mugs, hairdryers in bathrooms and life jackets for the kayaks (we brought our own but others might not). We love this area in Michigan and would definitely rent this location again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

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

Perfect for a weekend with friends! Wish we could have stayed longer!

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

Amazing respite in nature

Loved this entire experience...my family and I stayed at Blue Calm for a few days and had an amazing time. Rustic but charming cabin, tons of extras, and lots of calming lake breezes. We kayaked and paddle boarded, grilled out and enjoyed the fire pit and dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Northland Vacation Rentals

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