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Steps to Beach! Dog-Friendly Suttons Bay Cottage

Lakefront cottage with kitchen, steps from Lake Michigan

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Suttons Bay Vacation Rental | 1BR | 1BA | Step-Free Access | 490 Sq Ft
Shared Fire Pit | Gas Grill | Dog Friendly w/ Fee (2 Max)
Living Area | Sleeper Sofa | Free WiFi
Living Area | Air Conditioning
Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 245.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue
  • Beach view

Explore the area

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Suttons Bay, MI
  • Place, Leelanau Cheese Company
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Star Farms
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Leelanau Sands Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Steps to Beach! Dog-Friendly Suttons Bay Cottage

1/2 Mi to Marina | Located in Michigan Wine Country | Access to Shared Dock

Secure your slice of Michigan paradise in Suttons Bay! Centrally located on the gorgeous Leelanau Peninsula, this waterfront vacation rental offers a shared sandy beach directly on the water. 'Cumberland Cottage' provides 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and seamless access to all the activities you're looking for Up North, whether you're a local wine enthusiast, boater, or relaxation seeker. Claim your stay today!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom: 1 full bed
- Living Room: 1 sleeper sofa

MAIN FEATURES
- Flat-screen TV
- Dining table
- Private patio w/ Adirondack chairs, gas grill & picnic table
- Wood-burning fire pit
- Shared dock & beach w/ fire pit & seating

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave
- Drip coffee maker, toaster
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Mini-split A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Linens & towels

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
- Docking not available on-site

ACCESSIBILITY
- Step-free access
- Single-story cottage

PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)

ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS
- Three additional properties are available on-site, each with separate nightly rates. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

- Easy access to beaches, restaurants & shops along scenic South Shore Drive
- Walk to local dining & Leelanau Trailhead
- On-site access to private community beach: swimming, fishing & boating
- 0.6 miles to Suttons Bay Marina (rental slips available)
- 4 miles to Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge
- 16 miles to Traverse City
- 28 miles to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- 20 miles to Cherry Capital Airport

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with $150 fee per stay (dogs only, max 2)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story unit offers step-free access
- There are other 3 other vacation rental units on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay. The beach and dock are shared by all units
- Docking is not available on-site. Boat slip rentals are available at Suttons Bay Marina

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Suttons Bay

Located in Suttons Bay, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Leelanau Cheese Company - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Black Star Farms - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Nathaniel Rose Wine - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Lake Leelanau - 8 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Leelanau Pie & Pastry - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Beach! Dog-Friendly Suttons Bay Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Beach! Dog-Friendly Suttons Bay Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Beach! Dog-Friendly Suttons Bay Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Beach! Dog-Friendly Suttons Bay Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Black Star Farms and 45 North Vineyard & Winery. Nathaniel Rose Wine and Leelanau Cheese Company are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Review

This was a perfect location and hopefully we’ll be able to come back to this area in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Michael

Work Remote Stayover

Had a gap in housing due to selling my house and stayed here for 5 days. Place was well appointed and had everything that I needed. Was hot when I was there without air it can get tough to sleep but it may have been advertised that way too.

2/10 Terrible

Daniel D., Forest Lake, MN...USA

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

Unbearable Noise

This cabin highly over priced for location literally 40 feet from one of the busiest summer roads in Michigan, M22. Five a.m. to midnight it never stopped!! Could not sit at patio table and hold a conversation. The Michigan 12 axle tractor/trailers back and for hours all day added a whole new dimension to the above.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jennifer E.

Only 2 choices

Since my only 2 choices are "Loved it" and "Not really", I pick Loved it because there is no place better than M22 and the general location is good. The cabin is tiny but clean and worked OK for us but wow, the traffic noise is incredibly loud and goes on all night long. Since this is basically the only way into Suttons Bay, there is a lot of industrial-type vehicles that go by. It will keep you awake, even if you close all the windows. I have a few other minor issues that are not deal breakers for me but things to know if thinking about this cabin. They left us 4 bath towels for the week. There were 3 of us so we had to use the same bath towel for a week...a bit long for me so replacing towels or letting us know to bring extras would have been helpful. The grill needed to be lit with a match but there were no matches in the cabin...it would have been nice to have that but proximity to Hanson's Market meant we could pick some up (we decided to use the oven instead). There are several windows without screens so you either have to keep them closed or deal with the bugs. All that said, other than the almost deafening noise, the location is good....walking distance from most of Suttons Bay and the beach access is close.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Kevin\Kathy B., Stanton, MI

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

Great area!

The cabin is walking distance to downtown and steps from the lake. It is the perfect location for day trips up and down the peninsula.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn o.

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

Excellent location

This was an excellent location to a fun town. It was just enough space for the two of us, was good with restaurants and fun shopping and a beautiful view of Lake Michigan
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

david z., the Woodlands, TX

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin/dhack in suttons Bay

Advertised as being "charming" , not. It is shabby, small, constant traffic noise from M 22 . We left after 2 days of an 8 day reservation.

8/10 Good

Kristine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fun

No oven Or storage for food and kitchen supplies you bring. Loud rd. But it was nice. Kids enjoyed the beach and park. The beds were very comfortable also.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert a.

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

Great

Perfect cabin for us and our boat. The property is in a great location this is our second stay there we are very impressed.

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

We were very pleased with the accommodations and appreciated the assistance of managers.

The process was very easy in renting this place. Access to the property was made easier with help of the managers. Everything at the property was just as described. Thank you. We will work on next year when it gets closer to time.

8/10 Good

Neil L.

Suttons Bay Visit

Great location, small waterfront access. Very convenient for us. There is some road noise but after sunset once the campfire was going we didn't care.

8/10 Good

Kerri P.

Very nice stay

It was a nice, clean little cottage right down the street from downtown Sutton's Bay. It was comfortable and they provided everything you might need including a few towels, equipped kitchen, a grill and internet and cable. The bedroom did get pretty warm so I was glad we brought a portable fan. The road next to the cabin was pretty loud as well and took some getting use to. The beautiful beach with access was right there with a little playground and having a delicious brewery across the street was a bonus! It was also nice being so close to downtown and a grocery store and laundry mat if needed. Would stay again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

Wonderful Location

I stayed at the Cumberland Cottage, and the location couldn't have been more perfect. We were a stone's throw away from the water and had our own little fire pit. Traverse City is 15 miles away and Suttons Bay is walking distance. I'd go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Great location, but....

This adorable, just renovated tiny house-like cabin seemed too perfect. But it is literally 30' from M22, the main highway up and down the Leelenau peninsula, so the traffic noise was just too much, even with the windows closed and the a/c running. Plus the double bed has a footboard, which makes it really hard for a tall person to rest. We were there two weeks, but left a day early. But the location is really great, right at the edge of Suttons Park, 1/4 mile from the Village, laundromat, grocery, great dining, church, beaches, cherries, great sunsets, and so much more. We loved it until we realized we couldn't sleep for the restricted bed and the noisy rumbling traffic. Maybe a week would be better.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian B., Bella Vista

Upgrade

We're supposed to stay here, but the property manager upgraded us to a larger unit because this one was in the process of being updated. We had a chance to look at this cottage and discovered it would have been really crampt for three adults. The picture shown on HA is outdated. The walkway is under water. Suttons Bay is a gorgeous place to stay. We hope to return to the Leelanau Penisula.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

stacy w.

Quaint little cabin with a great location

Affordable and would definitely consider a return trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Daniel D., Forest Lake, MN...USA

Excellent

Excellent response to problem we had with wasps by entry door. Moved us to adjacent cabin and exterminator arrived in morning. Cabin moved to recently renovated and nice while retaining "cottage" charm of past days. Beautiful spot with the bay and Suttons Bay one of the premier places in MI, or anywhere. Will return. Dan and Maureen
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2016

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