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Beautiful Leelanau County cottage & guest bunkhouse on 75' of waterfront.

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Property grounds
Interior
House + Bunkhouse
Tree canopy privacy
Sandy bottom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Lake Leelanau
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Cottage Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Cottage Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Guest Bunkhouse

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Cottage Full Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Guest Bunkhouse Full Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Beautiful Leelanau County cottage & guest bunkhouse on 75' of waterfront.

Enjoy spectacular 180 degree western-facing sunset water views from Lakeside Leelanau, an attractive Northern Michigan cottage and guest bunkhouse featuring knotty pine and wood floor accents, large eat-in kitchen, dining room, 3 bedrooms, and 2 full baths. Enjoy hot summer days, or peaceful fall color on the water with kayaks and paddle boards included! Ideal boating and swimming directly from 75' of private sandy bottom water frontage in a fantastic location only 10 min to Traverse City, Suttons Bay and Leland in desirable Leelanau County. Shared private road tree lined provides for a buffer from the main road.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 # 1867450vb
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 first aid kit

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Jacob's Corn Maze and Great Lakes Children's Museum.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Front Street - 17 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 24 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Chateau Chantal - 38 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Torch Lake - 51 min drive - 72.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Sol Taco Stand - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Tavern - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Streetside Grille - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Leelanau County cottage & guest bunkhouse on 75' of waterfront. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Leelanau County cottage & guest bunkhouse on 75' of waterfront.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Leelanau County cottage & guest bunkhouse on 75' of waterfront.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Leelanau County cottage & guest bunkhouse on 75' of waterfront.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Leelanau County cottage & guest bunkhouse on 75' of waterfront. located?

This family-friendly Traverse City cottage is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Leelanau and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms. BigLITTLE Wines and L. Mawby Vineyards are also within 6 miles (10 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. 22 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

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

Very nice stay

My family including older adults and one teen had a lovely time at the lakehouse. We would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debbie f.

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

Debbie

This was our third year staying at this location - we love the house and lake access. A wonderful place for your family get away!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paula C.

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

We loved our stay at this lake cottage. Very cute cottage and guest house.

This cottage had just about everything we needed. We absolutely loved sitting on the lake deck and having a fire pit. Beautiful views nonstop. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Paula - thank you for your stay! I look forward to accommodating you and your family again. Best, Kelly
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

Great stay

House was fantastic. Kayaks and water mat were a hit. Close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlee S.

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

Awesome spot!!

What a beautiful and charming place for a holiday!!! The bungalow is just darling. Everything is clean and the decoration is perfect lake-house-chic. The owner was super easy to deal with and we loved being right on the lake. I paddle boarded every morning. Thank you for sharing your special spot with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
So glad you enjoyed yourselves! The lake depth is perfect for paddle boarding along the shore. Best, Kelly
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

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

Lake Leelanau Gem!

Exactly as represented, but even better! Loved the dock and outdoor areas. Well appointed with lots of details meant to anticipate needs. Hosts were prompt with responses. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobias W.

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

Lovely Cottage

We had a great time with extended family at the cottage. Details like the sound system, TV streaming, very well equipped kitchen (spices, sharp knifes) made this place great. Loved the paddle board, kayaks, floating pad. The room over the garage worked well for our extended family. Be aware that the bunk house is very close to the (busy) road, this might bother some people if sleeping with with open windows.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann S.

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

Cute Cottage

Cottage was very charming! We enjoyed our stay. Kitchen could use some saucepans - as there are several frying pans, a big pot but no saucepans. There is no dishwasher and only 4 kitchen towels - so you you should bring more.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thanks for your review! I noticed same about sauce pan. There is now a sauce pan ;)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

What a great week!!!

This was a great week to be on the water in a great house. Definitely more open plan then what pictures show. Very comfortable house and ideal location. You are close to Leland, Sutton’s Bay, and Traverse City which was perfect. The owners were great with communication when I had a question. We can’t thank the owners enough for our 2 families having an excellent vacation. The “know before you go” email Kelly sent before we went was perfect. She explains everything about the house in full detail. Perfect location and an awesome house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
So glad you enjoyed yourselves!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great until checkout

Should be 5 stars except for note below. We had a fantastic stay at Lakeside Leelanau for a week! The cottage is cozy with an incredible dining room with sunset views and lots of nice touches both inside and out to maximize your Northern Michigan experience. We stayed with our little ones and their grandparents and all parties had a blast. The location is so convenient to LeLand, Sleeping Bear, and Sutton’s bay. We love going to dinner at the Cove and soaking up the sun at Sutton’s Bay Beach. Access to the water right off the dock was fun for all parties as well. The vacation was wonderful and we will hold on to some treasured memories from this trip. NOTE: do not lock the doorknob to the garage as this is separate from the electronic keypad and will lock you out of the garage. THEN, the host will try to charge you for a locksmith to come out to open it as they do not have a key on property and the cleaning crew does not have one either. I had to escalate this to VRBO support. This is.not addressed in their check-in instructions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2025
The check-in/check-out instructions relay the house is keyless entry and no instructions include the fact that keys are needed nor provided. All exterior doors are equipped with keypads to prevent this issue and for safety. Normally, property owners require a deposit from the renter, which would've covered the cost, however, typically I do not feel as though this is necessary as this issue has never come up. I'm sorry this incident impacted your impression and review so negatively. To ensure this doesn't happen again, we have taped over the doorknobs to prohibit locking.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debbie f.

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

Lakeside getaway

We have been vacationing in Traverse City for over 20 years. This is a great property. The house had everything we needed for the week and the host was informative and easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

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

Great trip!

Cute, clean lake front cottage! Owners did a great job decorating and making the most of the space and were very responsive to any questions. Would rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Those Sunsets

Everything from the beginning was very well organized. Communication was great everystep of the way. The updates to the house have been great as well. We loved being on the west side of the lake, and the outdoor space was terrific. Comfortably sleeps 4 inside the house, and another four in the guest house, which also had some nice updates too. Would recommend and we may be back as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Property was better than I anticipated

Kitchen was well stocked - beds weee comfortable- very quite - nice swimming toys - dock was great - water is quite shallow but nice - water was warm - coachhouse worked well for newborn - driveway is very steep - will rent again -
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Family Gathering

The house was perfect for us! We came to Traverse City for my FIL Irish Wake. It was wonderful to sit with family and enjoy the beautiful sunsets over the lake while we shared stories of Grandpa. Thank you!!! We’ll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

Great place to stay for the week!

We stayed here with my kids ages 10 & 13 and parents for a fall break getaway. The property worked really well for us! My kids stayed in the room above the garage and had a blast having their own place. We felt like we could spread out, the kitchen was well equipped and the views were amazing. One of our favorite aspects was the breathtaking view of the lake that greated us for breakfast each day. It was too late in the season for water sports but the garage was stocked with tons of things to enjoy the lake - I think we’ll have to come back and book the property again in the summer! It was a great location for exploring Traverse City and the surrounding area as well. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

angela w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

UPDATE

house was clean but has a musty order. The drive way was super steep and had pot holes to get down to the property this should have been made known in the description as we had a trailer and didn't know we couldn't park there until after we paid. Yes you are on the water but the house needs some updates. Bathroom is peeling off the floor, inside cabinets are a bit dirty, there was food left in the freezer, and water in the filter container from the last visitors. Outside looks nice but for the price per day I expected it to be more like the pictures. sorry
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

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

Nice property

Great setting right on the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Cute house with great location

We enjoyed our stay very much at this very cute home. The bunk house above the garage gave us the extra room for our two families to spread out and operate on different wake up schedules! The water was warm and beautiful and sunsets were spectacular. The home came with loads of outdoor fun equipment and the kitchen had all we needed to cook meals (that fridge is awesome and so cute in the freshly updated kitchen). We had to be a bit more eco friendly with our towels since there is no washer or dryer but that’s not a bad thing and there was a line to hang everything on. Sadly the dock was destroyed during a bad storm the week before we arrived and we had already rented a pontoon for a day. But talked to Kelly who said we can talk to the great neighbors who let us use their dock to load our pontoon and launch the kayaks! Overall we had a great time and a beautiful home!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris B.

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

Peaceful lakefront cottage

Beautiful views of Lake Leelanau from most of the house and yard made this a peaceful family getaway. The cottage was well stocked with water sports gear for playing in the water and the kitchen was also better stocked than most. Overall I'd give it a 4 1/2 stars (if I could). If you're doing a long stay there were two things to be mindful of: 1) no washer/dryer or dishwasher; 2) you can only leave the property by car or boat (i.e. the main road it is on is too busy for walks or bike rides off the property). Thanks for the great memories!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Lake house

Really enjoyed our stay, property was beautiful and as described. Plenty of room for everyone, and the bonus loft above the garage worked out great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

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

Lovely spot!

We planned this trip before we knew we would be vaccinated, so secluded from others was important. We had always wanted to explore this part of the world and it did not disappoint! We shopped, ate at some fabulous restaurants, hiked the dunes found some fishing holes and relaxed by the fire. Couldn’t have been in a livelier setting for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

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

Great House

Lovely house in lovely location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Lakeside home

Great setup with a nice outdoor space overlooking the lake and plenty of water toys to use including SUP and kayaks
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

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

Great Vacation Rental!

We had a wonderful time at this charming Lake Leelanau bungalow. The house and mini-apartment above the garage were perfect for two families. Our family enjoyed all of the water toys provided with the rental and spent hours on the deck overlooking the lake. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
I’m so glad you enjoyed yourselves!! Hope to accommodate you again. All the best, Kelly

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Wheeler

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I grew up in Leelanau County just 5 miles from the property. It's been my dream to own waterfront property and it doesn't get any better than Lake Leelanau! We are Up North in MI very frequently, especially in the summer. And, my parents live just a few miles from the Lake House. My Mom, a retired teacher, and my Dad, a semi-retired contractor, are the perfect pair to help watch over the property when we are not there.

Why they chose this property

Location, location! Just 10 miles to downtown Traverse City, Lake Leelanau also boasts proximity to some of the most charming areas in Leelanau County such us Leland/Fishtown, Sutton's Bay, Northport and Glen Arbor. From the wineries to restaurants to the Sleeping Bear Dunes, there is never a shortage of things to do and areas to explore.
Lakeside Leelanau provides privacy and a sandy lake bottom! This is rare to find on most busy lakes in the TC area.

What makes this property unique

The Western-facing property will provide sunset backdrops and memories galore.

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