Classic, chic log home, styled with flair, updated with modern amenities.

9.6

Exceptional

5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10325 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

Northport, MI

Leelanau State Park5 min drive
Grand Traverse Lighthouse9 min drive
Christmas Cove Beach11 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)55 min drive

This property should have an endless star rating on VRBO. It’s unique and tailor made up north feel is just perfect! The...

Michael T.

Aug 11, 2023

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Guest house with two bedrooms

2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Guest house bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This stunning lake home built in 1899 and re-modeled in 2017 has everything that you would dream of. Situated on 3.3 acres with 400 feet of lake frontage on Hall's Bay, known for its calm and tranquil water.The layout accommodates large gatherings with ease. The main house can fit up to eight people while the guest house has two bedrooms and one bathroom and a sweet living area.Suitable for 4 people and available to rent. Please inquire.
It is here you will find all the privacy you would wish for, yet you are still a stone's throw from Northport and very close to Suttons Bay, Leland and Traverse City.There are two natural stone fireplaces, an enclosed summer porch, a wrap around deck situated right on the lake shore. A cozy den with a large smart tv, a spacious master with a view of the lake.The master bathroom has a newly remodeled bathroom that includes a large soaking tub and steam shower.
Radiant heat throughout all stone floors in the main house.
Upstairs are three bedrooms, two with views of the lake and two full bathrooms. One with a shower and one with a bathtub.

There is plenty of lawn space, a deck with a large table for outdoor dining, a fire pit, a long dock that connects to one of the few permanent cribs- a huge bonus for boating enthusiasts!
Canoe and kayaks come with the house.
7 night minimum.

The two bedroom, 1 bath guest house is available, for an additional fee, if more space is needed. please inquire.
There is a coffee maker, toaster and mini fridge in the guest house but no kitchen. 1 queen bed in each bedroom. The bathroom has a shower. Heated tile floors throughout.

Property manager

Louise Canon

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Im sorry we do not allow large parties or events.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

No pets on furniture please.. Pick up pet waste.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

please remove shoes before entering the house

Please make sure all heaters, floor heaters, fans

Prior to checkout, put all trash in the exterior

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Im sorry we do not allow large parties or events.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Northport

Located in Northport, this cottage is on the waterfront. Grand Traverse Lighthouse and Leelanau Cheese Company are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Good Neighbor Organic Vineyard and Winery and Aurora Cellars. Consider Willowbrook Mill for a night out or Castle Farms if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Northport, MI

What's nearby

Leelanau State Park - 5 min drive
Willowbrook Mill - 6 min drive
Grand Traverse Lighthouse - 9 min drive
Peterson Park - 10 min drive
Christmas Cove Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

Northport Brewing - 6 min drive
Northport Pub & Grille - 6 min drive
Green Bird Cellars & Organic Farms - 11 min drive
The Tribune Ice-cream & Eatery - 6 min drive
Garage Bar and Grill - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic, chic log home, styled with flair, updated with modern amenities. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Classic, chic log home, styled with flair, updated with modern amenities.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic, chic log home, styled with flair, updated with modern amenities.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classic, chic log home, styled with flair, updated with modern amenities. located?

This family-friendly Northport cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Michigan and Christmas Cove Farms. Leelanau State Park and Willowbrook Mill are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

11 August 2023

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

Stars Align at This Bespoke Northport Gem!

This property should have an endless star rating on VRBO. It’s unique and tailor made up north feel is just perfect! The house exudes touches of comforting refinement but does not vacate the original log home aspects that pull you into the home’s architectural roots. The kitchen is fabulous for food prep with Monogram high end appliances. Many family members can easily navigate the kitchen while the “chef” is cooking and enjoying wine. The feeling of the open air cross-breeze, while viewing the lake from the home is dream-state. The enormous Butterfly Bush off the back deck draws Hummingbirds and Monarchs while creating a beautiful flowery frame for sunrise photos. We brought a lily pad and floats that we tied to the dock which was great fun for the kids. Petosky stones and driftwood are easy to find in this lovely private bay setting. Fire pits by the beach and barbecue grills are available and draw more fun to be had outdoors. Both sides of the beach are exclusively wooded and neighbors are not visible. Tom’s market in Northport is conveniently close. We brought our boat and launched from the Northport Marina and picked up family at the end of the home’s dock. Don’t pause and question whether this is the house you should rent. It’s worth every penny. I will remember our stay here for my lifetime. It is award winning!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

15 July 2023

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

Fantastic Experience

Such a lovely home! Beautiful location! Everything we could ask for!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Hoiying N.

11 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Overall we enjoyed our stay

Houses that allow a large group plus dog are hard to come by, since majority of the houses in Northern Michigan do not allow dogs. Our dog enjoyed the backyard so much. The house is clean and spacious. The guest room is a nice addition for someone who would like their quiet time separated from the main house. The furniture are of nice quilty and well curated, not like other lake front vacation rentals where they put together some cheap furniture and paint each room a different color. This house looks like the owner has lived here with children before, hence the decorations are well thought out. The kitchen has everything you would ever need, newer appliances, good 6-range stove. The fireplace next to the dining table is a nice touch and cozy. Fire wood is available but guests will have to bring their own starter wood and lighter. The house is 45 mins from Traverse City and 50 mins from Sleeping Bear Dunes. The nearest grocery is 5 mins drive away with small selection, if you want larger selection its 15 mins drive away. There is not much to do in town but it can be positive for someone who wants a lay back vacation away from all the tourists. Three things that are cons: 1. Check in. There were no signs leading us to the house and no bright sign in front of the house. It was hard to locate at night when we arrived, the house was pitch black. The code to the lockbox had changed so we needed to call the owner to obtain the new passcode before we could get into the house. 2. Water has a high iron content. There is a metal taste in drinking water and when taking shower, if you wash your towels in this water you will see the fabric dyed brown. We also had to go get our own gallons of drinking water for coffee and tea. 3. No trash pick up, this is harder when you have a large group. The check out instructions also say that you need to bring your own trash out, strip all the linens off the beds and put them next to the beds, which we still do not understand the reason. Overall our group of 10 enjoyed our stay and would recommend for the cleanliness, pretty view, outdoor amenities, and the house itself.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Capri B.

6 June 2019

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

Look no further, this is where you need to stay!

I could not be more impressed by this property and property manager! My fiance, our dog and I wanted to get away for a long weekend just the three of us and this was just the place to do it. The cottage and house were very clean and inviting. The property had everything you needed and you could tell there was a lot of thought put into the amenities. Our dog really enjoyed the water access and we really enjoyed the scenery. This property is so close to downtown Northport which has so much to offer, cute shops, out door dining and a brewery. Its also not too far from Sutton's Bay (20 mins) , the Sleeping Bear Dunes (40 mins) and Traverse City (40 mins). We loved staying away from Traverse City and getting out of the hustle and bustle of the city, but still being just a quick ride to get a quick bite to eat or walk around. Both the cottage and the main house are so lovely, and I would highly recommend this property for a getaway with family or friends, or just a romantic weekend. The property manager and owner were so accommodating and quickly responded anytime there was a slight hiccup. We could not be happier that we choose this property for our early summer vacation and we will definitely be booking again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

VENKATA U.

10 October 2018

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!

This will be my first ever review. I believe any experience should be substantial enough for us to write a review and trust me my family and I have enjoyed the whole experience to the fullest. I don't know where I should start and end because there are so many amazing things to say about the host and the house. Right from the beginning Louise was very responsive like I used to get all my questions answered within few minutes and I've never called her the whole process was back and forth happening through VRBO messages which was very convenient for me while I was working. She helped me in early check in and late checkout which I will be very thankful for her. Coming to the main point the house was so beautiful and big. All the essentials were fully stocked. The views were mind blowing. Everyone loved paddling and canoeing. The house was kid friendly and all the kids had great fun. There are so many beautiful things about this house but I can't mentioning all those things in this small space. Overall, if this house is within your budget then just blindly go for it you will have such an amazing experience.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018