Beautiful lakefront cottage on South Lake Leelanau with pontoon!

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5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Traverse City, MI

Lake Leelanau3 min walk
Front Street17 min drive
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park18 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Living Room Fold Out Sofa

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Come and enjoy our peaceful, relaxing lakefront getaway! Beautiful Lake Leelanau views from living room, kitchen, and upstairs bedroom/balcony. The summer sunsets are breathtaking!

Our lovely property is located 20 minutes north of downtown Traverse City and 12 minutes away from the quaint town of Sutton’s Bay. The famous Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes are a 40-minute drive. We provide a detailed tourist binder for more in-depth information of nearby towns and attractions.

We have a docked pontoon boat available for rent with proof of a boater's license. The cost to rent our pontoon is a weekly rate of $800. We will not do daily rentals and a waiver will need signed.

The front of the cottage includes a large deck with gas grill and outdoor dining table. The lake is approximately 50 feet from the deck. There is a small sandy beach area, fire pit, small deck, and a dock for lake access.

We want you to feel comfortable and at home in our cottage. All amenities are listed below. Bed linens and kitchen towels are provided. We ask tenants to bring their own shower/beach towels. Also, please know we do not have air-conditioning in our cottage. The cool northern Michigan nights and breeze from the lake typically keep things comfortable. We also ask tenants understand this is a non-smoking residence.
We are pet friendly and your dog(s) are welcome to vacation with you!

Property manager

Ryan McCarthy

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Great for kids & families.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs are allowed with a limit of (2).

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property is NON-smoking.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the beach. Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Music House Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Lake Leelanau - 3 min walk
Front Street - 17 min drive
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 18 min drive
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 19 min drive
Traverse City Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

Brengman Brothers - 8 min drive
Shady Lane Cellars - 6 min drive
Cedar Tavern - 20 min drive
Paradise Cove Bar and Grill - 7 min drive
Suttons Bay Ciders - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful lakefront cottage on South Lake Leelanau with pontoon! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful lakefront cottage on South Lake Leelanau with pontoon!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful lakefront cottage on South Lake Leelanau with pontoon!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful lakefront cottage on South Lake Leelanau with pontoon! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Leelanau and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Michigan. The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms and Brengman Brothers are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

19 August 2023

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

Last week before school

We had a great week in Carols Cottage! Everything was as advertised! We had great outdoor space for the grandkids to play around, and lots of included toys. Sand toys to mess around with and kayaks to paddle in the lake! The Cottage was clean and well equipped, giving us a lot of space live. All of it was very comfortable. Lovely patio furniture to enjoy the weather, as well as a great grill for cooking. Very close to town and many restaurants! Great place to take the family!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

16 August 2023

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

Paradise

We come from Maryland to visit family every summer and we have stayed at several nice STRs on lakes and rivers in the TC area. But this place is simply spectacular! We rented the pontoon boat and we spent hours each morning and evening putting along shorelines admiring the beauty. The south end of the lake has so much beauty with woods and marshes along the shore (so many lakes are now crowded with McMasions) and where Bear Creek feeds into the Lake - peaceful - serene- beautiful! (I messed with the fuel line on the pontoon boat and Jeff came right out and fixed it while we were having dinner at my Mom’s nearby- very responsive and attentive hosts!) my siblings have grandchildren and they swam off the dock until exhaustion and hunger drove them back up to the house! We did some fishing as well. It’s a big deep lake so if you want to fish do your homework! Best fish on the boat was about a 4lb largemouth my brother’s grandson caught on the west side using a jitterbug on the surface. Google the location of Cherry Bend Market (straight south on Cherry Bend Rd) for excellent fresh meats and your morning fresh baked goods. Just as the Sun is dropping in late afternoon it gets hot for 2-3 hours so we usually went out on the boat during this part of the day then watched a glorious sunset every evening. You won’t find a nicer lake cottage- and rent the pontoon boat!! Enjoy your stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taryn L.

12 August 2023

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

Beautiful property

Ryan and his family were great hosts!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

30 July 2023

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

Beautiful Sunsets and a gorgeous lake!

Great location with sunset over the lake whole eating dinner on the deck. 1 mile ride to the bile trail that will take you to Traverse city or Suttons Bay. Nice sandbar across the lake. Restaurants you can take the pontoon to. Great week. Plenty of space and the hosts are very accommodating.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

29 July 2023

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

Amazing!!

Can’t say enough good things about this property. House was awesome. The lake was beautiful. We had the best family vacation here. Communication couldn’t have been better from the owners. Looking forward to staying here again in the future!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ryan McCarthy

Thank you for considering our property!

We are a married couple with 3 young boys and a chocolate lab. Our cottage has been in the family for almost 3 decades and holds a very special place in our hearts.
When we are not making memories at the lake, we love to give other families the chance to do so! We can answer any questions you have and hope you consider renting from us.

Have a blessed day!
-Ryan & Annie

Why they chose this property

Our beloved cottage is a relaxing space to unwind and relax in one of the most beautiful areas in Michigan. Awake refreshed and ready for a day of exploring the sand dunes. Head out and wander to one of the nearby wineries. Bring a bottle back to enjoy while watching the gorgeous sunset over the lake. Take a short drive to a nearby town for shopping or a delicious local meal. Enjoy a nearby beach for some relaxation in the sun or unique rock hunting on the shores of Lake Michigan. Or stay put and enjoy all the lake has to offer right at our cottage—swimming, fishing, boat rides, s’mores over a camp fire….life is truly better at the lake.

What makes this property unique

Our property sits on almost 1 acre about 200 feet from the road down a hill. The cottage is located right on the lake with a sandy beach area and access to a pontoon boat. There are stairs leading down to the lake for swimming access (water shoes recommended). We are dog friendly and love having dogs enjoy the lake too. Since we are on the east side of the lake, we get to enjoy stunning sunsets. Once the sun sets, the night sky fills with stars for stargazing next to the campfire.
Our cottage is close to local towns and attractions, but far enough away from the city noise for that serene, relaxing get-away you are looking for. This year, we are offering 4 bedrooms and an extra full bathroom, perfect for multiple couples and families.

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