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Leelanau Country Cottage ~ 4 Mi to Suttons Bay!

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Suttons Bay Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | 1,150 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Furnished Patio w/ Fire Pit
Interior | Free WiFi
Living Area | Gas Fireplace
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4106.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Suttons Bay, Michigan
  • The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Black Star Farms
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Skylit Loft

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Leelanau Country Cottage ~ 4 Mi to Suttons Bay!

Fall in love with the beauty of Michigan at this lavish Suttons Bay cottage, a 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental cottage immediately adjacent to The Leelanau Trail. Affordable, clean, and comfortable, this Suttons Bay home is ideal for groups looking for a break from city life. After days spent touring wineries, enjoying lake life, or exploring the area's many bike paths, you'll look forward to spending evenings around the fire pit with your loved ones reflecting on the day's adventures.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Skylit Loft: 2 Twin Beds, Futon

With wooden accents, rustic decor, and exposed beam ceilings, this cottage uniquely combines modern luxuries with simple pleasures. Ideal for a weekend getaway or an extended visit, you'll find everything you need for a relaxing stay!

Gather in the living room, turn on the flat-screen ROKU TV, and enjoy the warmth of the gas fireplace until stomachs start to rumble. The well-equipped kitchen boasts expansive countertops, a dining table for 4, and everything you'll need to whip up a 5-star feast.

When weather permits, ditch the indoors and dine al fresco. The furnished patio, located just steps from the cottage, features several tables, a fire pit, and a charcoal grill. Whether you're looking to enjoy a Fourth of July barbecue or simply roast marshmallows, this luxury outdoor space is sure to be perfect.

The Skylit Loft offers beds for 3, a flat-screen HDTV, free WiFi, and endless natural light. The little ones will love having their own cozy space as they drift to sleep in their twin beds

In the morning, hop out of the primary bedroom's queen bed, take a rejuvenating shower in the shower/tub combo, and head out for a day of outdoor adventure.

-- THE LOCATION --

Located in Suttons Bay, a quiet lake town minutes from Traverse City, this home offer access to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, many fine restaurants and bistro's, and 'postcard perfect' beaches!

Bring your bike or rent one before enjoying The Leelanau Trail, a renowned 'Rails-to-Trails' project that runs all the way to Traverse City. The trail also connects to the TART Trail and extends into the well-known VASA Trail.

Excite your inner sommelier by touring some of Northern Michigan's magnificent wineries. Thanks to Suttons Bay's 45-parallel location, the weather is ideal for growing grapes and producing wine. You'll find numerous wineries within minutes of the property.

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property has a strict max occupancy of 5
- NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Suttons Bay

Suttons Bay is home to this cottage. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking and hunting.
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Suttons Bay, Michigan

What's nearby

  • The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Leelanau Cheese Company - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Black Star Farms - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 14 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boone's Prime Time Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nittolo's Seafood And Social - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Leelanau Country Cottage ~ 4 Mi to Suttons Bay! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Leelanau Country Cottage ~ 4 Mi to Suttons Bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Leelanau Country Cottage ~ 4 Mi to Suttons Bay!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Leelanau Country Cottage ~ 4 Mi to Suttons Bay! located?

Situated in Suttons Bay, this cottage is 1 mi (1.5 km) from The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lake Michigan. BigLITTLE Wines and L. Mawby Vineyards are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

What a great time away

Everything about this cottage was great!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY S., Huntington Woods

Leelanau Country Cottage

Yet, again another wonderful trip with our family! Bill, the proprietor is very hospitable and efficient in meeting reasonable requests! Great stay for small family and nice privacy :) This was our third stay there~ Highly recommended!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diana O.

Beautiful setting!

Clean, comfortable beds, very good customer service, beautiful setting! We will return!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rick N.

Cottage

We had a great time. Very private, clean and a great location to everything you might want to see on the peninsula.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

What a fantastic get away Cottage!

We planned a girl's weekend and found Bill's cottage absolutely perfect. It slept the 5 of us comfortably, was close to downtown Suttons Bay and the wine trail and had everything we needed! We will definitely come back and I've already recommended it to friends and family.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dan H., Temperance, MI

Great place to stay in Suttons Bay

Clean, cozy, comfortable, private, quiet...just a great place to stay while taking in all the attractions that the Leelanau peninsula has to offer. Bill, the owner, was super helpful providing "insider information" on beaches and restaurants to make our stay even better. (Thanks for loaning us the beach chairs Bill!) We would not hesitate to stay there again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Relaxing

Second time we stayed here. We go with some close friends and really enjoy the homey feel of the cottage. Owner is super friendly and very accommodating! Will definitely go back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

The only place we will stay when we go to the Traverse City area!

We have stayed at this gem at least four times now, it's like a home away from home when we return. Bill makes sure we have everything we need, he is the most gracious host. We love it, so peaceful. It's exactly what we need to escape running our own business for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Great place, very clean, very accommodating!

Bill was very friendly and gave me some good information about the area. He also was very accommodating to special requests like using an iron and brought it right over when I contacted him. Great experience overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S., Clinton Township

We loved our stay!

This cottage is well maintained and very clean. The location is great! The bike path is at the end of the driveway and everything from wineries to breweries, distilleries, beaches, marinas, sand dunes, shopping, and restaurants are all within a short drive from the cottage. Thank you Bill for your hospitality and your dining recommendations. We hope to see you again next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karin S., Chicago

The Sullivans from Chicago

We loved visiting the cottage. The location is outstanding to visit the Leelanau Pennisula's wineries, beaches, and the Sleepy Bear Dunes. It was very clean with the amenities we needed. We enjoyed dining on the porch and the kids loved the camp fires at night. We look forward to visiting again. Thanks so much!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Roberta C., Kentwood, MI

Beautiful seclusion

This place was a very pleasant surprise. Perfect location. Everything was there that we needed for the most part my only suggestions are to bring your own pillows. There is no air conditioning but we were provided with plenty of fans and with the windows open it was perfect
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

deb p.

Leelanau County Cottage

This was a lovely private, country setting. We enjoyed the late evenings with it being light out until 10:00 p.m. We loved being able to have bonfires. And no mosquitoes!!! The close proximity to the bike trails was a plus. Other activities we took advantage of were kayaking, beach combing, hiking, climbing the dunes, picnics, and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Kim Z.

Not Bad

We loved that cottage was centrally located to various towns in Leelanua county. We also liked that we could walk to Leelanua Trail as it was at end of driveway. The outside area around cabin could stand for a good mowing and tree trimming. Drove thru low hanging tree branches as pulling in or out of cottage driveway area and due to overgrowth of tree branches into deck area we were not able to enjoy sitting out on deck. Bill was friendly and helpful and overall we did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Something for Everyone!

What's not to like about this clean, comfortable, beautifully renovated historic farmhouse? It's located close to wineries, restaurants, shopping, beaches and golf courses, yet when you are "home" you can still experience all the privacy you desire. Cyclists will love the Leelanau/TART Trail, a 17-mile paved trail connecting Suttons Bay to Traverse City. If you don't have bikes, rental bikes are available in Suttons Bay. Be sure to check out Hop Lot Brewing Company. Got kids? A visit to Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum is well worth the drive to Northport. Bill is a wonderful host. He welcomed us warmly and made us feel special. We even got to meet his delightful, hard-working (HA!) cats.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Anthony P.

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

Nice stay

We enjoyed our stay. It was tough with no air conditioning in summer in July. There are fans. Beds were comfy. No laundry, so prepare for that. Kitchen is equipped with eating utensils, a few cooking utensils, plates, mugs, cups, bowls, a few pans. No coffee but there were filters. No cooking oil supplied. There was salt and pepper. We had to share bath towels for the duration of stay. Only given 5. Prepare for that too. There was no outdoor patio that was sufficient enough to eat on. We were a little disappointed with the fire pit and the area it was in on the property. It was located on a concrete slab which may have been a home or large shed at some point. Didn’t have that up north feel for a fire pit. We loved the wood paneling and the decor, it did give an up north and cozy feel. We got locked out and Bill was there within 5 minutes to help us. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Great

Great place. Beautiful leaves. Even when raining things were beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

Steve H., Oceanside, CA

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

Wonderful Setting

My wife and I stayed here for five nights. The quiet setting was just what we were looking for and the proximity to Sutton's Bay and Traverse City made it ideal.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Great Home Base

We stayed here due to the location and the ability to easily sleep our family of 4. We loved the property itself for the quiet and secluded feel to it. However, it was only 5 minutes into the town of Suttons Bay and 10-12 minutes into Traverse City. We found it easy enough to do a day to the Sleeping Bear Dunes and beaches of Lake Michigan. We greatly enjoyed our stay and will definitely plan for another trip here next season.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Susan

Beetle Mania

Sent Private

10/10 Excellent

Missy E.

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

Family getaway

We stayed four nights at the Leelanau Country Cottage. We really enjoyed our stay and Bill was very helpful delivering supplies to us and providing ideas for local dining options. The upstairs area allowed the kids to have a space to hang out separate from the main living area. My husband and I enjoyed breakfast on the seating area just outside the kitchen and we made a bonfire one night as well. Definitely a relaxing location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Three nights at Leelanau Cottage

Bill’s cottage was perfect for us and we lucked out with amazing weather. We loved the proximity to the bike path and wineries, visiting three one afternoon. We biked into Sutton’s Bay for paddle boarding and ice cream on another day. Hanging out by the “ruins” of the old barn was so cool. We made a fire and watched the stars come out. Other reviews mentioned that the trees need to be trimmed but I felt like they added privacy. The kitchen could use a couple more small things like a big bowl and large spoons. We improvised. Would definitely stay again. Thanks, Bill!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Y.

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

Great location

Quiet and a bit rural but easy to get to Sutton’s Bay, Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear. Very light at night, bring your eye mask. Very clean, good kitchen, cool in the summer, lovely old barn(?) foundation to explore. Porch is not usable due to overgrown tree.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Shawn K.

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

Suttons Bay Cottage

This property and location were perfect! It is such a great location, just 20-30 minute drive to everything on the peninsula. The cottage was clean and efficient. Everything about the stay was great. I would highly recommend this property for a nice relaxing stay on the peninsula.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Very comfortable cottage

Very good experience. Owner was nice and moved his car to accommodate our truck and boat making it easier for us to park and go in and out. Great central location to Traverse City and Sutton’s Bay. Overall a great family get away! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

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