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Live in Leland! . Walk to beaches, shops, restaurants and historic Fishtown

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Convenient kitchen from dining room.
Dining room table.
Dining room
Another view of the dining room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Leland, MI
  • Historic Fishtown
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Manitou Island Transit
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Van's Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Brdroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Main floor bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Second floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Live in Leland! . Walk to beaches, shops, restaurants and historic Fishtown


The Grand River House is a charming , recently remodeled 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in the heart of Leland. Guests can walk to all the restaurants, shops, and historic Fishtown as well as to several Lake Michigan and Lake Leelanau beaches. You can enjoy searching Lake Michigan beaches for Petoskey stones or the newly popular Leland Blue stones, swim, have picnics and enjoy the outdoors..

This home has hardwood floors in every room with area rubs making all rooms more cozy in all seasons. The living room is centered around a one switch gas fireplace surrounded by a new fieldstone chimney. It is furnished with comfortable leather couch and great chairs. On the lower level is a newly constructed gathering space.Theses rooms are great spaces in which to enjoy reading a book or sipping a glass of wine. . The first floor bath room has a unique claw foot soaking tub. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pan, silverware, dishware and glasses. Cook outside on the grill. Enjoy fresh, in season food available at "The Merc", found at the local Farm Market or purchased from the stands of local farmers around the county available in spring summer and fall. The two bedrooms upstairs have dormers for a lovely view of the mature trees in the yard. One of the bedroom's dormer is outfitted with a comfortable cushion where one can take a nap or curl up with a book. The bedroom has plenty of room for children to spread out sleeping bags on the flooenjoy to watch a movie or to play. The brand new wrap- around porch provides lots of room for visiting and relaxing. Follow the walkway from porch steps to the backyard where you will find a built in firepit and a rock-couch. Enjoy living in a small Michigan village that sits between two lakes and provides entertainment for all ages!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
Be aware of Neighbors. Bring all activity indoors by 10 PM.Before retiring for the night, turn off all exterior house lights.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Leland

Located in Leland, this holiday home is on a lake. 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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Leland, MI

What's nearby

  • Historic Fishtown - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Manitou Island Transit - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Van's Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Aurora Cellars - 19 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 23 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VI Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boone's Prime Time Pub - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Streetside Grille - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Pie & Pastry - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Live in Leland! . Walk to beaches, shops, restaurants and historic Fishtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Live in Leland! . Walk to beaches, shops, restaurants and historic Fishtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live in Leland! . Walk to beaches, shops, restaurants and historic Fishtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Live in Leland! . Walk to beaches, shops, restaurants and historic Fishtown located?

This family-friendly Leland holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Historic Fishtown and Lake Michigan. Van's Beach and Lake Leelanau are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is comfortable, clean, and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, wonderful porch, responsive contact person.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Great stay!

Lovely property in a prime location! 10/10!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

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

Family Weekend

Family weekend away. First time using VRBO and was pleased with the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine V.

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

Comfortable Cottage

This home was well appointed and very close to the walkable town of Leland. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Great Getaway For The Girls!

The house was in the perfect location - we walked to everything in Leland and things in Lake Leelanau and Suttons Bay were a quick drive away! The house was clean and the owner responded quickly to questions. The best parts were the firepit outside and the big couch in the basement!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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

Wonderful location

great location and house was super cute!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Great house! Great location!

This house was amazing. It was clean, beautifully decorated and was close to the main street of Leland. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel N.

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

Great location and great home!

The patio, the bonfire, the cozy rooms and well kept home were great for our stay in Leland!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Perfect Weekender.

This adorable place is perfectly located within walking distance Fish Town. The house is the ideal set up for a wonderful wine weekend or just a place to relax and enjoy the colors and happenings of one of norther Michigans most spectacular peninsulas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy s.

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

Lovely home, and conveniently close to cute Leland

We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Charming cottage

We had a nice stay at this home in Leland. It was a great alternative to the area hotels. Great access to town, beaches and M-22 attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Leland Vacation

The front porch is wonderful as is the location. I would rent this property again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

beca l.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was very close to everything including Leland, Lake MI beaches and Lake Leland. We loved the ability to walk everywhere. The house was very cute and set up perfect for family or multiple friends. Bathrooms and wrap around porch were wonderful. Mary checked in on us to make sure we had power after a storm, which was appreciated.We did have a few frustrating challenges. There is no air conditioning in the home, which we knew. There are plenty of fans. But we arrived on a 90 degree day and many screens were not in including one we had to climb on roof to get. Many of the windows had small half screens we had to search the home for and windows would not stay open. For the fee we had to pay for cleaning I was frustrated with being left a broken dishwasher with dirty dishes from last guest.Some of the floors were not as clean as expected including pills on one upstairs room floor.If these things were fixed rental would be perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

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

Great stay!

We stayed here for our girls weekend! Great location, very clean and cutely decorated. Only comment would be there was no coffee, so be sure to bring your own. Highly recommend staying here! Wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

elaine p.

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

Nice Location

Close to town. Nice location. Very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful!

Beautiful house plenty of space for our family of 5. Loved the big porch and how close it was to town. Also a great launching spot to explore all over Leelanau peninsula!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathreen W.

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

Wedding guests

Great home for wedding guests. There are lots of places to sit and visit with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mirek F.

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

Stayed for a wedding nearby

Location, location. Wonderful house to host us for a few days. Walking distance to all we needed. Great front porch for an evening chat with family and friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle A W.

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

Wine tasting weekend

We had a lovely weekend catching up with friends! The house was the perfect size for our group, and we really enjoyed relaxing by the fireplace in the evening. Would definately stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

richard b.

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

Wonderful House in Leland

This property was lovely for a quick getaway with the wife and baby. The proximity just steps away from shops and dining in Leland in unbeatable. Although we only used 2 of the bedrooms, there is plenty of space for an entire family. We enjoyed evenings and morning coffee on the covered front porch. Will definitely stay here again for future visits to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Location takes the cake!

A wonderful location for a family vacation! We spent 3 nights here and were bouncing around the Leelanau Peninsula all weekend wine tasting and exploring. Being such a close walk to town was great for our group! The house was clean and as described in the listing! Fit our group perfectly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meg L.

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

Fishtown wedding weekend

This spot was perfect for 8 friends in town for a wedding at the Old Art Building. The house had a good mix of queen and twin beds to accommodate single and partnered people. Easy walk to town, clean accommodations, and a great fire pit out back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith S.

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

Leland Birthday Weekend

The property was very nice. Good location and well equipped. The claw foot tub is very charming but a bit challenging for older people. The upstairs shower was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Great Biking

The property was perfect for us. We are a group of 6 adults, all over 70, who bicycle regularly in North Michigan. This was a great location in an enjoyable community. Would be even more enjoyable once the pandemic is past. And we hope to do so again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

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