Rustic Log Cabin Retreat across from Lake Leelanau

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20465 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Explore the area

Lake Leelanau, MI

Historic Fishtown11 min drive
Leelanau Cheese Company13 min drive
Leelanau Sands Casino13 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Family Room/ 5th bedroom

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The 2024 Calendar is now open for Booking. There will be lake access across the street with a private boat dock for Summer 2024. Centrally located in the heart of the Napa Valley of the Midwest! Enjoy vacationing in this private wooded log cabin 1 acre estate spanning over 5,000 sq. ft. with 6 fireplaces, and 4 oversized bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, and a 5th bedroom/family room that has (2) queen beds. Each bedroom is a fireplace suite with vaulted ceilings. All (13) mattresses are brand new. Sleep in a great sense of mind that you are sleeping on new pillows, new mattresses and new sheets. Custom Log furniture throughout this log cabin. There is also an in-law jacuzzi suite on the south side of the cabin with its own staircase. This kitchen/dining room seating up to 24 people and sleeping up to 20 people. Bring a basketball to enjoy the huge basketball court. Or enjoy sitting on your 1,500 sqft deck. The (9) car garage has a ping pong table, air hockey table, dart board, wooden bar to entertain. There is plenty of storage in the garage for your paddle boards, kajaks, and beach toys.
Enjoy Lake Leelanau which is across the street. Access to the lake is 7 blocks North. Where you can use the public boat launch and drop your boat. Playnorth Water Sports Boat and Jet Ski rental in on the same street of the cabin. The Cabin is a 1 mile from downtown Lake Leelanau, making it convenient for restaurants and grocery shopping. This area is home to over (24) vineyards and only 25 minutes from Traverse city. Visit Leeland as well to see the historic Fish Town, only 10 minutes away. Clinch Park in Traverse city is 25 minutes away. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park is 25 minutes away. Enjoy downtown Sutton’s Bay in 5 minutes. The possibilities are endless. Or take a bike ride on Lake Leelanau trail. This is a brand new listing. Reserve your stay for 2024 Summer, before it’s taken. Nights minimum vary based on season and prime summer weeks.
There is a beautiful fire pit area, 8-person wrought iron table, multiple outdoor seating areas. Multiple grills will be setup. The cabin is equipped with (2) fridges as well to hold extra food. In addition, brand new washer and dryer in basement laundry room is available to use. Property is managed by Owner, Mark

Property manager

Mark, Lake Leelanau Cabin Owner

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Must disclose if children under 2 will be staying

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parking on front lawn of property, it’s a septic leech field

Do not trespass on neighbors boardwalk to Lake, drive 7 blocks North to public boat launch.

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

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 deadlock

About the area

Lake Leelanau

Located in Lake Leelanau, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Lake Leelanau, MI

What's nearby

Boathouse Vineyards - 2 min drive
Historic Fishtown - 11 min drive
Leelanau Cheese Company - 13 min drive
Leelanau Sands Casino - 13 min drive
Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 18 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

VI Grill - 9 min drive
Hop Lot Brewing Company - 10 min drive
Streetside Grille - 9 min drive
The Riverside Inn - 11 min drive
Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Log Cabin Retreat across from Lake Leelanau pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Log Cabin Retreat across from Lake Leelanau?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Log Cabin Retreat across from Lake Leelanau?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Log Cabin Retreat across from Lake Leelanau located?

This family-friendly Lake Leelanau holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Leelanau and Boathouse Vineyards. Lake Michigan and The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lona B., Saginaw Mi

4 July 2023

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

Great Northern Location

We recently stayed here with our children and 9 grandchildren. The home had everything and more that we needed for our stay. The table games and basketball court were a plus. Location to Vans Beach, Fish Town, Suttons Bay and the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes were a plus. Mark was an excellent host and very responsive to all our questions. I would highly recommend this beautiful log home.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry J.

16 June 2023

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

Cute hideaway

We had a wonderful time. Close to Traverse City and other small towns, plus beach. Cute restaurants that could accommodate all 16 of us. House only has 2.5 bathrooms, which required scheduling. Pressure sometimes an issue. Kids loved basketball court and game garage .

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

8 June 2023

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

Great Space and Great Location

We had a group of 12 rent this house for a retreat, and we had an excellent stay. The location is idyllic, the outdoor space is great for a large group, and the house itself was well-stocked. If there were any small issues, Mark was very responsive and could give us an immediate fix. Overall, we had a great time.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Adam C.

4 June 2023

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

May ‘23 Review

Great place for a large group. We had 4 families with kids and never felt crowded. Plenty of games/activities at the house to keep the kids occupied. Great kitchen / fridge / cooking amenities. The location is perfect as you’re never more than a 30 minute drive to most things on Leelanau or Traverse City.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derich S.

23 October 2022

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

Family Time

I highly recommend staying at this "Cabin in the Woods"! We spent a week with our two adult children & their spouses and seven grandkids. Plenty of room for our family of 13. The grandkids really enjoyed the outdoor games; basketball court, Corn Hole game, and the Hillbilly Golf, as well as the indoor games in the game room; ping pong, pool table, air hockey & foosball table. The location was perfect for us, centered in Lake Leelanau. We ended our evenings with a nightly relaxation around the fire pit. We created wonderful family memories because of this beautiful "Cabin in the Woods" in Pure Michigan. ❤️ We happened to be celebrating our "50th Wedding Anniversary" as well. 🥂

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark, Lake Leelanau Cabin Owner

Family man who worked in property management this entire youth as the family business. We always dreamed of owning a Log Cabin up North in Michigan. We have been renting Vrbo’s for over 15 years and we finally decided to take what we’ve learned and offer a much better, cleaner, unique vacation property for families to make memories for years to come.

Why they chose this property

This property is very unique, it’s a private estate. A beautiful cabin in the forest that is across the street from Lake Leelanau. Access to the Lake is 7 blocks North. It has a basketball court in the backyard. 5 bedroom fireplace suites. 6 fireplaces and rustic log furniture throughout the cabin. Can fit large families, multiple families/multiple generations of family. Make this cabin your preferred place for family reunions. We’re updating weekly and adding amenities. We will be building a beautiful fire pit area, and outdoor seating areas with a Pavilion. Multiple grills will be setup. A natural gas Weber Summit 6-burner Grill. And a large charcoal grill.

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