1/2 Mi to Dtwn! Suttons Bay Cottage w/ Fire Pit

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A beachside seating area with two Adirondack chairs and a small table, overlooking a calm lake with a dock and a distant island.
A small cabin with a red door, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A cozy room with wooden walls, a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two lamps.
A wooden cabin interior with a bed, sofa, and a coffee table.
A wooden cabin kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Suttons Bay, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Sutton Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Suttons Bay Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (150 reviews)
Walk everywhere in the adorable village of Suttons Bay.

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. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Sutton Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Suttons Bay Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Torch Lake - 57 min drive - 80.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fiddleheads - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1/2 Mi to Dtwn! Suttons Bay Cottage w/ Fire Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1/2 Mi to Dtwn! Suttons Bay Cottage w/ Fire Pit?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1/2 Mi to Dtwn! Suttons Bay Cottage w/ Fire Pit on 31 October 2027 start from NZ$1,301, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at 1/2 Mi to Dtwn! Suttons Bay Cottage w/ Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1/2 Mi to Dtwn! Suttons Bay Cottage w/ Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1/2 Mi to Dtwn! Suttons Bay Cottage w/ Fire Pit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Black Star Farms and 45 North Vineyard & Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The cottage is very quant. The bed is comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed the cozy charm of the cottage and found the bed comfortable. Creating a relaxing space where guests can unwind and feel at home is exactly what we strive for, and it's wonderful to hear you had an enjoyable stay. Thank you for choosing our cottage, and we'd love to welcome you back for another visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

good location

clean and easy access to many things in the area
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, i thought it was a little closer to the water than it was. Overall, we felt it was a pretty good value for the area. The unit had all the basic essentials that you need. We'd stay there again..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2025
Hi Tim, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin for a fall weekend getaway

Right next to public beach that was empty in early October. Right across street from Hop Lot, great place for drinks and watching football.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to the bay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay and nice area

nice area. pictures make it seem like it faces water and it does not. but it is close to the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Just across from Anderson Market, Lyla’s Restaurant and Hop Lot, walkable to town. Adjacent to a nice little park for kids and dogs. Second time staying at this cute basic cottage. We will stay again but I hope it will be a bit cleaner. All bedding was clean and we slept well. Floors and cobwebs were the issue but tolerable. The host was excellent and responsive to TV and internet issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2025
From the owner: “I’m glad you enjoyed the cottage’s location, comfortable bedding, and our communication during your stay. I’d like to address your note about cobwebs with a few clarifications:- The cottage is directly on the water, which naturally attracts spiders and seasonal insects.- The home is treated regularly by a professional pest control company, but some activity is unavoidable with waterfront properties.- I’ve reminded my cleaners to give extra attention to these areas moving forward.I’m happy you enjoyed your visit overall and would be glad to welcome you back again.”
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall get away

We enjoyed “our” cozy cabin in the beautiful fall!! There is no place like Suttons Bay. The cabin had everything we needed. Clean, nicely stocked with dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, coffee filters and firewood!!! We’ll be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Suttons bay is amazing

I kind of panicked after reading 1 bad review but the location is amazing. Cabin is a bit tight, layout a bit strange and outlets are hard to come by, but all those things are an after thought once you are there a few hours. The view is amazing, beach next door is great and we never had an issue with noise or a crowd. Walk to town, walk across street to grocery store, and best of all is Hop Lot brewery across street.. Best biergarten in the country. Place was clean, had all the things you need. I caught some lake trout and grilled it while enjoying a beer looking out over the bay. Absolutely amazing location and place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great time!

Our cabin was exactly as pictured, but everything was more comfortable then we could have thought! It is located at the best spot in Suttons Bay! Short walk to downtown, to the fun Hop Spot restaurant and other excellent restaurants , to the e-bike rentals in town, to the grocery store and laundromat!! And shopping? So much fun!! The beach was my favorite. Just beautiful! The ONLY problem is one that can not be fixed- the sound of the M 22 traffic. During the day, we didn’t really think about it. But at bedtime….we will bring earplugs next time!!! It does quiet done about 11:30pm-6:30am. All being said, we will be back!!!!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Totally hoodwinked!

Do not be deceived!! This is a shack! And even during the day it is so dark inside. But the worst part is how dirty it was. My daughter and I immediately got a headache and I started wheezing as soon as we entered the cabin. There is mold everywhere! It was clear they tried to mask it with glade but it did not work. This property is right next to a public park and beach. It is not private. It is not directly on the beach as pictured.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
Hi Sarah, the right vacation home is everything, and we're disappointed if this wasn't the one for you. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:- Thank you for sharing your feedback. We strive to maintain a clean and welcoming environment and have had long-term guests stay with us who have never reported mold or health issues. We will, however, conduct a thorough inspection to ensure there are no issues.- The photos in the listing accurately represent the property, which is a small cottage located next to a public park and beach, providing easy access to local amenities.- We apologize if the lighting inside the cabin did not meet your expectations. We will look into ways to enhance the brightness. - We responded promptly to your concerns during your stay and issued refunds to address your dissatisfaction.Thank you again for providing such valuable feedback.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

great location

perfect for my wife and I. Easy to communicate with! I do recommend an extra blanket in the cabin. I know I could have called but I did not. All good
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sutton bay cottage

The cottage was cute and cozy. My host was helpful and my time there was pleasant. My only complain was the proximity to the highway and the loud truck traffic.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for a simple getaway.

Small but cozy, and it was within walking distance of town. Even with the rain, we still had a great time just hanging around the cabin or one of the local restaurants/pubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the beach access and ease of doing either a private or community bonfire. Great communication leading up to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cottage review Suttons Bay

Wonderful time on the water. Cottage was well maintained and equipped. Would love to return some day.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet rustic cottage close to beach and town

We had a great, relaxing weekend at this property. The cabin is in a great location, with a private beach, dock, and an incredibly short walk to town and to Hoplot Brewery. It's a charming and quaint little place, but is overall very rustic and definitely a little old. The place is clean, but there is some wear and tear, especially in the kitchen. Great value considering the cost of properties elsewhere in Sutton's Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Time together

Property was as described. Clean and adorable with no frills. We had a nice gas grill and a fire pit for dinner and relaxing. Beautiful view of Bay while eating. Bike trails were across the road, we had a relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay

Just a long weekend get away. Cute little cabin. Love the fire in the beach. 45th parallel restaurant in town has great food and service! Across the street at Mundo... not so much. Definitely recommend these cabins!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

My family spent a week at the property and had a fabulous time. The location of the cabin is wonderful! We were close to the private beach, a public beach and a playground for the kids. It was just a few blocks to the downtown area and very close to the bike trail!! I would highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Location

Great location close to town, next door to the park, and across from the brewery. You really can't beat that. Unique little cabin, it is small and kind of dark but it was fresh and clean, you aren't spending a lot of time indoors here anyway so it serves its purpose. I would stay here again for sure.
Archival

8/10 Good

Perfect location

We had a great stay for the week at the Cedarwood cabin. It's an awesome location on the bay and perfect for families with small kids with the playground right on the beach, dead end street, and walking distance to downtown Suttons Bay. There were a few minor details that would have made our stay 5 stars. We were not aware that there wasn't an oven, no biggie, but we had bought some frozen pizzas for quick dinners. Also, having a set of grilling utensils, a doormat to brush off our shoes, and a broom to clear the patio of sand and debris would have been helpful. I would also have some higher wattage bulbs or better choices of lighting/lamps since its a dark wood interior. A funny detail that was a bit annoying, we had an excess of pillows. All the throw pillows looked nice when the bed and trundle were made up, but finding a home for them when the beds were in use just added to the clutter of all our luggage and belongings. Since its a quaint two room cottage, having 17 decorative pillows to move around was a bit much. Again, not a huge deal, but a little annoying having a stack of pillows taking up precious room. We travel a lot, so these were just some things I found to be lacking that would be easy fixes for future renters. All in all, we were very happy and we will definitely consider staying at these cottages next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Suttons Bay Cabin

Great area to stay in Suttons Bay. Everything around can be made in a day trip adventure. Cabin was great! Just big enough for the 4 of us. Lake Michigan was just a few yards away from our front yard. Will definitely stay there again. We had a Great Time as always in Michigan. So Beautiful and love the summer temps and crisp clean air! Barb, Melissa, Angela & Landyn - Evansville, Indiana - July 22-29, 2017
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Was an overall nice stay in a petite cabin for a week

We stayed in the 'Cedarwood'. Cabin was perfect for the two of us and our 1.5 year old. Right next to a small public beach with a little play ground perfect for our daughter. Was quiet and shaded. Only things I would have liked was a couple extra blankets and a change of sheets for the bed since we did stay just over a week. The bed was nice and soft and the AC worked great and it has a nice tv. The bathroom was great and I loved the vanity. Had a walk in shower, EXCEPT the shower curtain was to short and water leaked everywhere whenever you turned the water on and had to be cleaned up every time. Made for a fall hazard for the little one. Other than the leaky shower and needing extra blankets it was absolutely great! I'd stay again for sure.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

4/10 Poor

We were very disappointed.

While we certainly appreciated the owners flexibility to change our reservation dates (due to circumstances out of our control) and were grateful they allowed us to bring our 6 yr old goldendoodle, we were very disappointed with the rental. On the positive side, the bed was very comfortable and had very tasteful and clean linens and the bathroom remodel is cute. Also, it is a short walk from a small, private beach and to downtown Suttons Bay (which we greatly enjoyed). When we arrived, we noticed there were burned out light bulbs and no propane in the tank for the grill (which we relied on to cook our meat since there isn't an oven). Despite repeated texts and a couple phone calls, it took 3 days before the propane and the light bulbs were delivered (apparently they were delivered to the wrong cabin 2 days after our initial request). The carpet was worn and appeared dirty (I wore flipflops the whole time), and a kitchen cupboard and drawer (which seemed to be original to the cottage) was very dirty (we washed the pots/pans and silverware before use). Outside of the cabin, the patio chairs had a lot of mildew on them (I wouldn't sit in them) and there was a considerable amount of broken glass alongside the back of the rental. The most troubling issue was that there was no smoke detector (there was a bracket on the wall where one may have been at some point). When I brought this to the attention of the owner, she instructed me not to use one of the heaters. What was even more troubling, is that no effort was made to provide a smoke detector during the remainder of our stay. A final frustration was that the rental was next to a busy road (which I understand is not something the owners can fix). Neither my husband or I will rent from these owners again.
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