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Sandbar Cedar Cottage on Lake Leelanau

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Living area
Property grounds
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cedar, Michigan
  • Lake Leelanau
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bel Lago Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Front Street
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sandbar Cedar Cottage on Lake Leelanau

Summary:
Guests fall in love with this thoughtfully updated, spacious, contemporary ranch with private frontage on Lake Leelanau in Cedar.
The nearly 2 acre lot is set back off a private road, surrounded by tall hardwood trees, but there's plenty of sun for fun on the sandy bottom lake just steps away from the back deck and fire pit. Quick drives to Traverse City and beaches. UpNorth at its best for you and yours to enjoy year round.

*ALL guests must be 25+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The Space:
Sleeping accommodations for up to 14 guests.
This is a ranch-style layout, so all bedrooms are on the same (and only) main level.
Bedroom #1- King Bed
Bedroom #2 - King Bed
Bedroom #3- Queen Bed
Bedroom #4 - Four Twin Bunk Beds
Bedroom #5- Four Twin Bunk Beds
3 Full Bathrooms with heated floors
An office, guest wing, 2nd family room, wet bar, and 2 fireplaces, all on one floor!
There are 2 SUP boards, and a canoe available for guests to use.

*All waterfront amenities are available from Memorial to Labor Day*

This lakefront home is 3,500 square feet in size.

Guest Access:
Winter Guests- Welcome to northern Michigan, where our wintertime weather can swing from glorious to ferocious in a flash. Each of our properties has snow removal service scheduled to plow with each snowfall amounting to at least 3 inches of snow. If the vehicle you bring is not 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, please be aware of the potential risks accessing the property when snow is present.

The Neighborhood:
Please Note: The tennis courts are private and NOT for guest use.

Other Things to Note:
Please Note: All guests staying at this property must be 25 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. This will be verified after booking confirmation.

A damage waiver fee is required by Golden Swan for each stay. For this property, the fee is $129 and provides our guests with accidental damage coverage up to $2000. If the amount of damage exceeds this, or if the damage is found to have occurred with malicious intent, Golden Swan retains the right to seek damages beyond that amount.

High chair and pack n play available upon request for an additional fee.

There is a non-refundable credit card processing fee applied to all reservations.

If the reservation is 14 days or longer there will be a required mid-stay clean. This is also available upon request for a shorter length of stay.

Please note, this listing is not pet friendly.

DOCK – You can expect the dock to be available for use Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Please only use the dock for 15-minute loading and unloading of passengers. A mooring ball just beyond it is available for mooring between boat rides. Winds and waves pick up super-quick and can cause damage to boats and docks. There are no protective dock bumpers to prevent potential boat-docking issues.

Property manager

Katy Bertodatto
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

About the area

Cedar

Located in Cedar, this holiday home is on the beach. Lake Ann Historical Society Museum and City Opera House are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Front Street and Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Burnett Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Cedar, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bel Lago Winery - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 22 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Front Street - 24 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 25 min drive - 28.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peg Town Station - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Light of Day Organics - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Jacob's Farm - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Broomstack Kitchen And Taphouse - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandbar Cedar Cottage on Lake Leelanau pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandbar Cedar Cottage on Lake Leelanau?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandbar Cedar Cottage on Lake Leelanau?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandbar Cedar Cottage on Lake Leelanau located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cedar holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Leelanau, Bel Lago Winery and Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Manitou Passage Golf Club and Lime Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

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

Perfect spot for a weekend with friends

The home was spacious and clean. The location was absolutely beautiful and perfect for a weekend “girls” trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Winterfest

This is our friend group’s sixth visit to the Traverse City area, second time at this house in Cedar. What a perfect fit! Coffee in the morning with an excellent view in the living room, large dining table for meals and games, great tv in the family room for snowy nights. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Wonderful wedding weekend

Perfect place for our 10 person extended family. The setting is fantastic on the shore of Lake Leelenau. Very comfortable with fully stocked kitchen, large dining table, newer furnishings, as advertised. The fire pit was great each evening (fire wood provided for us was a great touch).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

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

Beautiful house on the lake

We did a girls weekend and absolutely loved our stay! The property was beautiful, house was beautiful and plenty of room for all 12 of us! Would definitely recommend and looking forward to staying again sometime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas E.

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

Cedar

Beautiful lake and cottage
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Fall weekend on the water

Had a great weekend at this VRBO. Clean house that was comfortable for 10+ adults. The view of the water is unbeatable and the location is great for exploring the best of the Leelanau peninsula.1
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

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

Golf Trip

House is very nice, clean and updated. Backyard has a beautiful view so we made sure to make the most of the grill and fire pit. 10/10 would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Future Marriage Celebration

The process of checking and check out was very smooth. The place was super clean and located on beautiful lake leelanau where we had access to paddle boards and the house was super clean and fully stocked with many items that you would need for a short or extended stay. Overall I would highly recommend this place especially if you are doing the wine tours. It's very close to many of the finest wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene M.

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

Peaceful retreat in the fall.

Really enjoyed the stay with the lake as the backyard. Property had everything we needed. If we thought we needed something, it was there if you start looking for it. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stay at Sandbar

All the family (13 of us) enjoyed our stay. Property was accurately described, had ample room/beds for all,big dining area and allowed many activities. We used the canoe and paddleboards, had fires in the fire ring on some nights and had day trips to interesting places. Contact with prop manager had quick response. Would recommend to other family groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel C.

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

Beautiful Lake Home

This property is beautiful! Well kept and modern finishes. Six bedrooms with comfortable beds & linens. Three nicely finished bathrooms. Modern, well-stocked kitchen with beautiful appliances. Large dining room. Two fireplaces. Several areas for gathering, plenty of seating inside and outside. Very nice fire pit. Gas grill. One big-screen TV in second living room. Amazing views. Communication with owner was superb. Highly recommend this lovely lakefront home!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Perfect location for a Ladies Wine Weekend

I had the pleasure of staying at this property for a ladies wine weekend getaway. The location was perfect for our plans, and very accessible. The house itself was very clean, and well stocked with supplies and utensils. The views of the lake were amazing, and we really enjoyed the scenery despite the winter weather. All of the beds were comfortable and the linens were high quality. We especially loved the heated floors in the bathroom, and the ability to section the living area off from the bedrooms to accommodate those who wanted to sleep early or late. I have rented many homes in the past, and this one was definitely one of the best. We plan to make this an annual trip, and plan to book this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B., Caledonia, MI

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

Perfect

We stayed here for a bachelorette girls weekend and this was the perfect house. We had a group of 12 and the space was just so great! We loved the multiple sitting areas and large table. The views were spectacular - we even saw a gorgeous rainbow over the lake with the sunrise Sunday morning. The house was clean and well stocked. And a great location! We went to Suttons Bay for dining and shopping and wineries around Leelanau. Katy was responsive and so communicative; everything was so easy. We had a rainy weekend, so we’d love to come back and check out this space in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation Destination

My husband and I rented this home to bring our 3 adult children and their families back to my hometown, TC, to see family after many years without a visit. We loved it!! The majority of our time was spent outside - on the porch, on the dock, on the paddle boards, around the fire pit, or eating at the picnic table. First thing in the morning the littles were in the water or running in the yard and having everything so close made it doable. Those stuck with food duty could see the entire backyard and lake so even that was a pleasure. We barbequed, canoed, met the fabulous neighbors and their children, and truly didn't want to go home. The bunks were great, the den with tv perfect for the early rising 2-8 year olds and we would love to come back every year. Trips to the sand dunes and wineries and the Cherry Festival were extra fun. We had all the amenities of home with the added pleasure of the lakeside experience. Kitchen was fully equipped, towels plentiful, everything very clean - nice and comfortable. We were looking for a home all ages could enjoy and this fit the bill!! Negatives? Not many... no a/c in the extra bedrooms but an open window solved that. Nightstands in the master bedroom would have been nice. Overall the positives surely outweighed the negatives!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

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Hosted by Katy Bertodatto

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