Nestled in the Woods, Walk to Town Suttons Bay

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A two-story cabin with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a fire pit.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a dishwasher, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A spacious dining area with a glass-top table and wooden chairs, large windows offering a view of a forested area, and a wooden ceiling structure.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a view of the forest through large windows.
A cabin with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near beach near Suttons Bay Marina
Sleeps 125 bedrooms7 beds

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Suttons Bay, MI
  • Place, beach near Suttons Bay Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Sutton Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Additional Sleeping (Bonus Room)

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Nestled in the Woods, Walk to Town Suttons Bay

Connect with nature and enjoy a carefree retreat at this Suttons Bay vacation rental, nestled in the woods of northwest Michigan! An easy walk to village shopping, dining, the beach, and the marina, this 5-bedroom, 3-bath home invites you to explore Lake Michigan and beyond with ease. After your adventures, unwind at this peaceful retreat with an evening beside the crackling fire pit or a barbecue on the deck with a peekaboo view of the bay as your backdrop.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Gazebo | Game Room | Walkable Location | ~10 Mi to Historic Fishtown

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: Full Bed | Bonus Room: Full Sleeper Sofa, Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle | Additional Sleeping: Pack N' Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Balcony, multiple decks, gas grill, lounge area, porch swing, rocking chair, fire pit w/ seating, wooded backyard, charcoal grill
KITCHEN: Fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, cooking basics, kettle, drip coffee maker, toaster, high chair, island w/ seating, paper towels/trash bags, Reverse osmosis filtered drinking water at kitchen sink.
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, oversized sectional sofa, dining table, wet bar, multiple living areas, 3 arcade machines, treadmill, board games, books, DVD player, high ceilings, open floor plan
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens, towels, washer & dryer, central air conditioning & heating, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, keyless entry
FAQ: Quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM), pet fee (paid pre-trip, max 1 pet)
ACCESSIBILITY: Stairs required to access, multi-level home
PARKING: Garage (1 vehicle), driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OPT OUTSIDE: Suttons Bay Marina (0.4 miles), Suttons Bay Beach (0.4 miles), Sutton Park (0.8 miles), Leo Creek Preserve (0.9 miles), Houdek Dunes Natural Area (9 miles), Clay Cliffs Natural Area (10 miles), Two Brothers Sailing Adventures (14 miles), Pyramid Point Overlook (22 miles), Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail (25 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (28 miles)
HOTSPOTS: The Bay Theatre (0.3 miles), Downtown Suttons Bay - restaurants, shops, art galleries, waterfront attractions (0.4 miles), Leelanau Farmers Market (0.5 miles), Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge (4 miles), Historic Fishtown (10 miles)
LOCAL LIBATIONS: French Valley Vineyard Tasting Room (2 miles), 45 North Vineyard & Winery (3 miles), Blustone Vineyards (4 miles), Shady Lane Cellars (7 miles), Chateau Fontaine (9 miles)
TRAVERSE CITY (~17 miles): Cherry Festival, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, City Opera House, Clinch Park, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (21 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 1 pet)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This multi-level home requires exterior stairs to access. Additional interior stairs are required to access all bedrooms
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
A maximum of 1 pet is allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9939314
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Suttons Bay

Suttons Bay is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • beach near Suttons Bay Marina - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • beach near Sutton Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 16 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 59 min drive - 82.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Village Cheese Shanty - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nestled in the Woods, Walk to Town Suttons Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nestled in the Woods, Walk to Town Suttons Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nestled in the Woods, Walk to Town Suttons Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nestled in the Woods, Walk to Town Suttons Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nestled in the Woods, Walk to Town Suttons Bay located?

This family-friendly Suttons Bay holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. 45 North Vineyard & Winery is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and great location for walks or day trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2025
We enjoyed having you as our guest and are delighted you enjoyed your time at the Jefferson house. Thanks so much for staying with us.
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Great stay for our vacation!!

This unit fit all of our needs regarding location, cleanliness, and amenities. I would 100% recommend this property to my friends and family and will revisit this if I'm in town in the future!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2025
We are so glad to hear that. Thank you so much for being our guest and do hope you get to visit the northland again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Walter W.

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

Family Vavation

Perfect house that is a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Good to know you had a good family vacation and that you enjoyed the Josie and location. Isn’t it great to be able to walk to town and not worry about a parking space! Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean home near town. Bridal party HQ perfection. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2025
Finding a perfect HQ for a bridal party is not always easy but we are pleased to know that the Jefferson house was perfect for you. Congrads to the bride and groom. Thank you for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mike c.

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

nice place

good location. everything went well. host was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2024
From the owner: "Awesome. Glad to know that everything went well and you enjoyed the location. Thanks for being our guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Great location beautiful views

We stayed over Christmas for a couple days. The house was great, perfect for our group of 9. Lots of steps to keep in mind, but wasn’t an issue at all for our group. We also loved being able to easily walk into downtown Sutton’s Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2025
From the Owner: "We are pleased we could welcome you to our home for your Christmas holiday and that it was a perfect fit for your group. It is pretty cool to be able to walk to the village and enjoy shopping, dining, or drinks and not have to worry about driving. Thanks so much for being our guest."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Cute secluded Suttons Bay Property

This property and location was so perfect for our friends trip up north to Michigan! Perfect size for our group, except the “5th bedroom” does not have its own separate door, so be prepared for that. Beds were extremely comfy and kitchen was well supplied! Thanks for being great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2024
From the owner: "Thanks for being our guest! It is always so good for us to know that our home is a happy place for our guests, and they take home good memories. Come see us again soon."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

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

Family Gathering

Our multi age family was in town for a wedding. The property was perfect. It allowed us plenty of room to spread out while allowing great spaces to gather . We loved being able to walk into to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2024
From the Owner: "Thank you for choosing to stay at our home while you enjoyed a special event. We are pleased to know tha the house was perfect got your family. It is great to be able to walk to town and enjoy the sweet village of Suttons Bay indeed."
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles L.

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

Family gathering

Wonderful location, in walking distance to beach and downtown. Loved the surrounding woods with foxes playing nearby. Large living room and kitchen that made an enjoyable family gathering possible. Nice bathrooms also. Several doors wouldn’t lock easily or at all. Property could use some TLC
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2025
From the Owner: "We are happy you enjoyed the Jefferson house. It is so pleasant to sit outside in all the nature that surrounds the house.We are sorry about the doorknobs. We will check them out and repair accordingly. Thank you for being our guest."
Verified review

8/10 Good

eileen n.

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

Contemporary home, good location

House is comfortable, but needs some update, windows, outside stairs, deck, TV room. Kitchen well stocked, two outside grills, one charcoal. Bedding could be improved. TV room, sleeps 4, preferably children. Property manager very helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2025
From the Owner: "Thank you for staying with us, Eileen—we really appreciate your feedback. Like every home, ours is a work in progress, and we’re always looking for ways to improve. The TV room is primarily set up as a space to relax, watch TV, and play games. Sleeping in that area is intended mostly as overflow, with kids in mind."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jun Z.

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

Wonderful Stay with Excellent Amenities and Responsive Host

We, a large group of friends and family, had a fantastic stay at this beautiful home! The place was incredibly pleasant and clean, with plenty of space to relax. The kitchen was well-stocked with all the cookware and utensils I needed, and I appreciated the clearly labeled cabinets and light switches, which made everything easy to find. The owner was very responsive and accommodating to all my inquiries and requests, making the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2024
From the owner: "It is so awesome to know that your family and friends had a fantastic stay, Jun, and we appreciate that you chose to stay in our home. We hope you will visit us again in the future!"
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jack N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good except: mattresses 2nd & 3rd level need replacing. Master on top level really bad. Outside could really use coat of paintwater pressure in 2nd level bad Otherwise. - perfect great room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2025
From the owner: "We definitely will look at the comfort level of the beds and see how we can improve that. Some outdoor maintenance has been done on the house since your stay. It’s difficult to get time at such a busy house! Thank you so much for being our guest, and glad you enjoyed your time there."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NORMA W.

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

Wine tasting weekend with cousins

We had a great stay at this nice home in Sutton's Bay. The home was clean and comfortable. The stairs were a bit much for a few of our seniors, but we managed to have a great time. A few suggestions to improve the property. The ceiling fan in main area needs a good cleaning. A working can opener would be a great addition. The knives in the kitchen need to be sharpened or replaced. More towel racks or hooks in the bathrooms would be a great addition. An air fryer would also be a great addition to the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2024
From the owner: "We are so pleased to know you had a great stay at our home. Yes, that ceiling fan will be replaced. Over the years, it has become porous and discolored. We have been waiting for things to slow down so we can do some updates. Thanks for the suggestions though, and we will be adding a few more items to make our guests stay even more comfortable."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth P.

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

Would go back

Lovely house and setting. My only request would be to have some light blankets in the bedroom - it was way too warm for the nice comforters, but we needed more than a sheet. I know that the number of stairs has been mentioned before, but please take this caution under advisement. From the garage you go up about 6 steps to the ground level, from there another six (or so) steps to the first bedroom and bathroom, more steps (about 8?) to the main floor (2 bedrooms, bathroom, living room), about 5 more steps to the lovely kitchen/dining area, and - finally about 6 more steps to the loft, 2 bedrooms (1 small without a door), and a bathroom. The house is beautiful, but i am awfully glad I had grandchildren there to carry stuff up all of those stairs!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
We were so happy to have you as our guest. Thank you for sharing your experience at the Jefferson house and appreciate that you found the house and setting lovely. Indeed, when you are not using stairs all the time you can get a work out at the house. As has been mentioned before, the bonus is the privacy each bedroom has on each separate floor. Regarding blankets, they are kept separately in each bedroom closet. We just recently removed them off the beds for summer but always welcome guests to use what is supplied in the house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicky D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and exactly what we expected. I originally was looking for August but when our dates changed toJuly the price went up 4,000. We payed 12,000 for one week. I went ahead and booked it anyway but I won't do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2026
We're so glad the house was clean and exactly what you expected, and we appreciate you sharing your experience. Pricing can shift with dates and demand throughout the season, and we understand that can be frustrating when plans change. Those fees attached by the listing site can add up too. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope future guests find the same well-kept space you did.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property had good room for our family (six adults and two young grandchildren) and I liked the layout of the rooms. We really did not use the lowest level. The main family room and kitchen area was very open and provided room for everyone to be in the “same” space. The bathrooms were fine. The master was nicely sized. The other two were tight. The shower stalls were pretty small and had curtains not a door. It didn’t bother our kids. All three of the bathrooms looked to have been fairly recently redone. The proximity to town and the beach was wonderful. We could easily walk to both places and it was not too much for our eight and five year old grandchildren. There were plenty of beach towels but no beach chairs. We rented the chairs and a beach wagon to cart that and beach toys to the beach. The kitchen was generally well supplied. There were no lidded dishes we could use for leftovers. Fortunately, there was some plastic wrap we could use. I recommend bringing foil, plastic wrap, baggies, etc. or your own storage containers. The appliances were nice. The washer/dryer were very nice, too. I felt the price was a bit high, but it was all that was available for our needs at the time I rented. I would rent the house again. I could not determine if the owner was a company or an individual, though the person I dealt with answered questions quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2025
From the owner: "Thanks so much for staying with us, Scott. I am glad you enjoyed your time here."
Verified review

6/10 Okay

paul y.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

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