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Cozy Cottage Retreat with Sandy Beach on Grand Traverse Bay

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating, surrounded by trees and a view of a body of water.
A wooden cabin-style kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a fireplace, and a comfortable seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Direct access to private beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Northport, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mud Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

Largest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Map Room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Middle Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Sunshine Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Northport

Located in Northport, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Grand Traverse Lighthouse and Mission Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Leelanau State Park. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Northport, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mud Lake - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Christmas Cove Beach - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 26 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Front Street - 43 min drive - 63.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fingers Crossed - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Barb's Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Yard & Lake - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fingers Crossed - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tucker's Of Northport - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage Retreat with Sandy Beach on Grand Traverse Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cozy Cottage Retreat with Sandy Beach on Grand Traverse Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage Retreat with Sandy Beach on Grand Traverse Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage Retreat with Sandy Beach on Grand Traverse Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage Retreat with Sandy Beach on Grand Traverse Bay located?

Located in Northport, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre, just steps away from Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Mud Lake and Leelanau State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always enjoy our stay at Cedar Cove and look forward to returning annually. It is a great fit for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was everything we hoped it would be. You can't put a price on making family memories! We loved being on the water, the newly refurbished dock, the paddle boards, and kayaks. We played games and did puzzles. The cottage is close to Northport, Leland, Suttons Bay. We went tubing on the Platte. Such a fun trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 4th summer in a row!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Family Destination

Our family had a fantastic time at Cedar Cove! The property is perfect for a family vacation. Our family loved the sandy beach and spent most of our time outside. Town is a short drive away. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect Leelenau retreat

This was our second stay at Cedar Cove. Everything that's great about Leelenau is at this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cedar Cove Vacation

We have rented Cedar Cove a number of times and have never been disappointed. The cottage has everything needed. The beach and lake are the main attraction.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic family location

We absolutely loved our stay. Close to town. Great spot for kids with proximity to water and beach. The owners were super responsive and thoughtful. We’ll likely return.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the lakefront and up north feel

Second year in row and we’ll plan on returning! Thanks for the wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply the best!

Cozy comfortable and oh so easy to relax! Me, my 2 sons and daughters in law, three teenagers and a fun nine year old had the Vacation of a lifetime at this spacious lake house. You can see the kids on the beach from the screened in porch! Outdoor shower was very popular, as was the beach low smoke bonfire. Kitchen is updated with everything you need. Fished off the dock and raft! Lots of large fish. Dining table seated all of us and made for great poker later. Lots of outdoor chairs and loungers. Trees and bushes on each side of the property provide privacy. We will be back as soon as we can!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly hosts, great communication, nice place with great beach access!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cedar Cove is a wonderful place to make lasting family memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had the best time here! The house reminded us of my husband Grandmas with all the wood on the walls and floors! There was no tv, which we loved! We had game night every night, the kitchen table was perfect for that! Walking out to our private beach everyday was incredible! The water was so calm! Lots of paddle boarding, kayaking and fishing was had by all! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very private with direct beach access and kayaks and paddle boards to use. Our family really enjoyed our stay and found the house clean and well-stocked. We all remarked on how nice the kitchen was and that the appliances and utensils were all really great quality. Beds comfortable as well!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Bay Stay

This was our 4th visit. It never gets old. Perfect location on the bay. The beach makes easy access in and out of the water and our dogs love it. We also enjoy the dock set up for our boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cedar Cove

We had a wonderful family vacation at Cedar Cove. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax & refresh

Beautiful cove, always enjoy the setting. The outdoor shower, beautiful water & beach, and cozy cottage help you unwind and enjoy the beauty around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yes!

We loved the location, the comfort and character of the home, and the beach is stunning. Ages 6 - 46 all had a marvelous time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet cove on Grand Traverse Bay

This is a cozy cottage with a beautiful view of Grand Traverse Bay. There's great fishing right off the dock, and numerous water toys for both youth and adults, including 2 nice paddle-boards and 2 kayaks which were enjoyed on several occasions. There's a small sandy beach with chairs, a hammock, and adult chair-swing, and an easy swim to a raft for small ones (adults can walk out to it). There's a wonderful long dining room table for meals and games, and a nice screened-in porch with a beautiful view of the Bay that has a table big enough for meals/games. The kitchen is adequate but on the small side with little counter space for meal preparation. The living room is cozy, but maybe a bit cramped for more than 5 or 6 people. The outdoor shower is roomy and nice. There's easy access to Northport, Leland, & Sutton's Bay and a beautiful Lake Michigan beach for strolling and rock hunting is just minutes away at Leelanau State park. Also recommended is the hike at the Kehl Lake Natural Area, again just minutes away. Two close-by micro-brews (Mitten in Northport and Hop Lot in Suttons Bay) offer a large selection of tasty brews, and of course there are wineries around every corner. But the best place to enjoy a cold beverage or morning coffee is on the beach or dock!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

This was our third time renting this property. It is everything a Lakehouse should be. Cozy interior, beautiful beach, boating access and Petoskey stone hunting. The owner was wonderful to work with. He answered all of our questions and even found us a place to park our boat trailer for the week. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cedar Cove Vacation

When our children were young we rented Cedar Cove for our Northport vacation. We were not disappointed with our return vacation with our adult children and grandchildren. The cottage is well appointed with everything needed. The beds are comfortable and the home is well suited to accommodate a large group. The bay is the highlight and we enjoyed the raft, paddle boards, and kayaks. Thank you for sharing your home with our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach

The beach is fantastic. We loved the sand, the kayaks and SUP and were thrilled with the swimming raft. We did not see anywhere with better shoreline. The cabin is a historic cabin—I would guess 1940s-and is what you would expect. We really loved the lake side porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anytime you’re Up North is a good time!

This rental is just as described. The beach and water is awesome. We really appreciated the kayaks & paddle boards on site. And nice dock for our boat. The house itself was clean worked well for us, it is outdated but cozy. We had a wonderful week up in the Leelanau area!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vaca

My family loved our week at Cedar Cove! The home and family are incredibly welcoming. We loved the beach, kayaks, the outdoor shower, and using the screened in back porch to play board games together every night. The home is nestled in the trees and was a cozy place to relax and let the dogs play on the beach. The location is great and gave us the opportunity to see and do everything we wanted while we were visiting the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It’s all about the dock!

This property is exactly as described. The property manager was very responsive and there for every need. The outdoor space is what this place is all about. Have fun outside with the kayaks and SUP. Great dock and beach for the day and fire pit for the evening. We will be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Back in time.

very rustic. The extra wooded lots on both sides was great for the dog and privacy. Nice beach. The kayaks and paddle boards were used alot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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