Charming family-friendly cottage in scenic Leelanau County

4 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Maple City, MI

Little Traverse Lake1 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore3 min drive
Glen Lake18 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to The Yellow House at Little Traverse! This carefully maintained family cottage boasts a well-appointed kitchen with ample dine-in seating, a sunny master bedroom and three additional bedrooms, and a comfortable living area with lake views. The outdoor space is perfect for your family vacation, with a sizable waterfront lawn for outdoor games, sunbathing, and sunset viewing, a spacious deck for family dinners or cocktail hours, and a fire pit for evening marshmallow roasts.

During your stay at The Yellow House, you'll enjoy 67 feet of frontage on Little Traverse Lake. A sandy beach, shallow waterfront, and wood dock make for an ideal swimming spot. The rowboat and four kayaks on site invite exploration of the lake's clear waters and picturesque surroundings. Additional amenities include a gas grill, lots of seating for outdoor dining, family board games, and Adirondack chairs for lakeside lounging.

The Yellow House is also a short drive to the charming towns of Glen Arbor, Leland, and Suttons Bay. This cottage is a wonderful spot from which to explore all that Leelanau County has to offer, including golfing at several area courses, hiking or biking on nearby trails, wine tasting at local wineries, climbing Sleeping Bear Dunes, dining and shopping in neighboring towns, and much more!

Property manager

Mary Fallon

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Weekly rentals are from Saturday to Saturday

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Maple City

Located in Maple City, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking and cycling in the area.

Maple City, MI

What's nearby

Little Traverse Lake - 1 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive
Lime Lake - 4 min drive
Crystal River - 15 min drive
Glen Lake - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Peg Town Station - 6 min drive
Cedar Tavern - 10 min drive
Blue Moon Ice Cream Shop - 10 min drive
Broomstack Kitchen And Taphouse - 7 min drive
The Foothills Cafe - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming family-friendly cottage in scenic Leelanau County pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming family-friendly cottage in scenic Leelanau County?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming family-friendly cottage in scenic Leelanau County?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming family-friendly cottage in scenic Leelanau County located?

This family-friendly Maple City cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Little Traverse Lake and Manitou Passage Golf Club. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 October 2023

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

Amazing!

This house is absolutely adorable. Everything was incresibily clean and well taken care. Perefect location to so many attractions. You also must check out the M22 Market across the street. Mary was amazing to communicate with and answered all of my questions quickly. Loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

7 October 2023

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

Relaxing at the yellow house

great place to stay. kitchen well equipped and furniture very comfy.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica S., Swansea,

15 July 2023

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

Best family vacation ever

From the very beginning the owners were gracious and easy to communicate with! The cottage location is ideal for just relaxing on little traverse lake or a very short trip to Lake Michigan Beaches. The Leelanau Pennisula is beyond beautiful with many things to enjoy! The cottage is so cute and well maintained. Great kitchen supplies too! Our grandchildren loved swimming and enjoyed the private sand beach. The dock is very nice and the sunsets just stunning! We can’t wait to return. Wonderful place for family fun and making memories. Thank you to the owners for their kindness and availability! Wonderful people!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

4 September 2022

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

Delightful Spot

The Yellow House has been beautifully organized for vacationing families. Well equipped from the kitchen to the kayaks! We ( five adults and two kids) loved our time there.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

27 August 2022

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

Family vacation 2022

Great location! So many activities right at the property, swimming, fishing, yard games, campfire, cookout, kayak, rowboat, etc.... & close by are lake michigan beaches, wine/ beer tasting, shops, golf, the beautiful dunes & scenic drive, restaurants - our favorite M22 Market across the street. Property itself is exactly as pictured, well maintained and stocked with anything you may need.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mary Fallon

We have been vacationing in Leelanau County with our six children for over 20 years. After renting cottages in several different locations around the county, we discovered our perfect spot, Little Traverse Lake. The calm and crowd-free water (shh, that's a secret!) enticed our watersport-loving family, and we've been hooked ever since. In addition to spending time on the lake, we love to bike and cross-country ski the nearby trails, hike the dunes, explore local restaurants and festivals, and take in the gorgeous sunsets. In the summer of 2006, we were fortunate to find a place of our own, The Yellow House. Here our family has enjoyed birthdays, holidays, family reunions, engagements, anniversaries, and much more, as each season brings new adventures on Little Traverse Lake.

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