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Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay

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A stream flowing through a grassy field with trees and a distant building.
A covered outdoor dining area with stone walls, wooden tables, and chairs.
A bar area with a long counter, shelves with bottles, and a mirror reflecting the interior.
A large, two-story building with a sloped roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a tree.
A group of people seated at a wooden table with a stone fireplace, various drinks, and a sign indicating a table for $15.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Suttons Bay, MI
  • Place, Ciccone Vineyard and Winery
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay

Experience one of Leelanau counties unique historic properties! On site we have a wine tasting venue, Hawkins Farms Cellars, and a Thai restaurant, and close to lots of activities. Bring your boat, we have water access to the Traverse Bay, just across the street, with free overnight parking. The apartment is a 1 bedroom with queen size bed, living area with a couch, and coffee table, full kitchen, washer/dryer, full bath, coffee maker, microwave, free wireless internet, and flat screen TV.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Property # 1065586vb
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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Suttons Bay

Located in Suttons Bay, this apartment is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Jacob's Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 11 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 21 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 25 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Torch Lake - 52 min drive - 71.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Farm Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Suttons Bay apartment building is just steps away from Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Ciccone Vineyard and Winery and bigLITTLE Wines are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Check in was good, very easy, room was clean, however the amenities was poor, the bathroom had sample size lotions, and whatever else was in the other bottles, the bottles were half full with ?, the instant coffee was 1/2 full and hard as a rock, the sugar was in a unsealed bowl and we didn’t know what or who could have put something else in there, the t.v. had good channels but was mounted so high up on the wall after a while your neck was soar, the couch was very uncomfortable, it felt like you the couch was to high in the back and you were slipping off . We loved how quiet it was there, no noise from M22 or Hilltop Rd, the surroundings were nice, all in all it was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For what we needed for the weekend, we absolutely had everything we needed and it was very clean. The only thing we had any problem with was the tv and how to use the remote control. That could have been a function of our age and technical knowledge. I'm a boomer. Parking was great, location was great, it was quiet,and the Thai restaurant was so good. We will use it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great central location. Next time want to dine in restaurant and winery. Great access to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice air b&b property set at the back of Hawkins farm cellars winery. Very clean and perfect for seeing the Sutton bay area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A serene little apartment for any length of stay...
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway for my wife's 60th birthday! Everything was great, and will highly recommend this property to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sindy L.

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

Great place and great wines

We went to Traverse City for a wedding. Hawkins Cellar Farms was the perfect place to stay. The apartment had everything we needed, and the grounds are beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

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

Loved my stay here.

Very clean and comfortable. Quiet setting across the street from the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

Great Stay!

The property was perfect for our long weekend in Michigan. I’d highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

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

Perfect space

The space was perfect for my husband and I. It was very clean and had all of the amenities we needed. The location is within 30 mins of surrounding cities and attractions. The attached restaurant was lovely with friendly staff. Would live to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was wonderful, exactly as described. A great option for a couple. All the rooms were well appointed and with enough space to be relaxing. The area is near enough to Traverse City to be convenient but far enough from the crowds there. Suttons Bay was an unexpected gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very neat place, clean, friendly ownership. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

Great location!

The apartment was lovely and well appointed. The hosts were very responsive and helpful. The Thai restaurant was delicious! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was comfortable and had everything we needed, especially a washer and dryer. We stayed 3 weeks. The location was easily accessible to everything on Leelanau Pennisula. We were able to ride our eBikes to the Bike Trail and on to Sutton’s Bay and back.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

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

Great location and amenities

We had family staying in Sutton’s bay and was very close and travel to be with family. Clean place, great room temperature and everything worked as expected. Easy and enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

sarah r.

Perfect getaway

The room was clean, the owners were friendly and the onsite wineries were a lot of fun. Would definitely go back! Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Hello Sarah, We enjoyed having you on property! Its fun to see our wine tasting guest be impressed with our wines and food. You guys are why we enjoy doing what we do. That was fun having you meet some of our friends, and happy you enjoyed staying at our property. You are always welcome to visit our little peace of the world anytime. Thanks, Rich and Salve VS
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julianne B.

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

August Getaway

Great location, great people, great stroll along Shady Creek. A very peaceful getaway. Hope to see you again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julianne B.

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

Hawkins Delight

Wonderful, quaint place. Friendly owners. So nice that you can dine and taste wine right on the property. We felt like family. Can’t wait to go back. Food is excellent too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

8/10 Good

Helen D.

Great value and location

Property was spacious and very clean, easy check-in / out and prompt refund of security deposit. Pictures are accurate. You can't beat the location for easy access to Traverse City and and places north or west on Leelanau!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thanks Helen, Was fun to have you on property. We will see you again down the road. Rich and Salve VS
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Great Location! Comfortable Apartment!

This apartment had everything we needed. We love having a fully stocked kitchenette for breakfast. The location is great since it was close enough for trips to Traverse City and close enough to Suttons Bay for our favorites bike trail, L Mawby and Hop Lot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Hello Anna, We have the privilege to share this unique property with our guest! Was fun to have guys here, and thanks for realizing the importance of the simple things in life. See ya next time, Rich and Salve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julianne B.

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

A Perfect Place to Stay

An excellent place to stay in Suttons Bay. Very comfortable and spotless rooms. The wine tasting and restaurant on site are added bonuses. Owners are friendly and responsive. I highly recommend this property. It is close to restaurants in Suttons Bay and a short drive to Traverse City. We can't wait to return next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Great spot for a Leelanau Co getaway

We enjoyed our stay very much. A very clean, well-maintained, one bedroom apartment. Located directly behind a wine tasting room that also has a Thai food restaurant and a store. We love the location as it was central when visiting all of the wineries from mission point all the way to Northport. We would definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Perfect Leelanau Experience

Great place and wonderful hosts! We arrived late on a Friday evening, and Rich hooked us up with some tasty spring rolls since most restaurants were already closed. The apartment is in a perfect location, clean, and provided all the required amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thanks Joe for the nice review. We really enjoy making a difference in our guest experience, and the the time they are staying on property. Tell next time, Salve and Rich.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Suttons Bay

The property was delightful and was all that we needed. Bring along cream or sugar if you like it in your coffee!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Salve and Rich Van Steenis

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Hello I am Salve Van Steenis, this is my home that I share with my husband, Richard. We will welcome you here to share our life in Suttons Bay. I am a Thai Chef, and Richard works in our wine tasting room Hawkins Farm Cellars. Lets have some fun together, see you soon!

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