Lake Leelanau Waterfront Home: 10 min to Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Michigan

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Welcome to the Story Cottage on Lake Leelanau!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Kitchen

Explore the area

Lake Leelanau, MI

Boathouse Vineyards
‪19 min walk‬
Historic Fishtown
‪10 min drive‬
Leelanau Sands Casino
‪13 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Welcome to the Story Cottage on beautiful Lake Leelanau!

Create your own story while visiting northern Michigan and stay at our 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom lake house. Enjoy sunset views from the enclosed screen porch, relax in the waterfront hammock, and roast s’mores in the fire pit under northern Michigan’s night sky. Located on 150 feet of waterfront and 1.6 private wooded acres near the narrows on south Lake Leelanau, this is the perfect location nestled in the heart of Leelanau County:

• 3 minutes to the village of Lake Leelanau
• 7 minutes to Suttons Bay
• 9 minutes to Leland and historic Fishtown
• 13 minutes to Lake Michigan (Good Harbor Bay)
• 25 minutes to Traverse City
• 30 minutes to the Sleeping Bear Dunes national park

The master bedroom features a king bed with an incredibly comfortable memory foam Casper mattress. This bedroom includes a private bathroom and shower. The second bedroom includes two bunk beds. A second bathroom and shower is located in the main area of the house. A queen sized sleeper couch is in the living room. The cottage sleeps up to 8 people comfortably.

Other amenities at the Story Cottage include:

• 2-car garage for ample parking
• 2 kayaks for use during your stay
• Dock access for your boat if needed
• Beach chairs, towels, and gear
• Nest thermostat (air conditioning + heating)
• Washer and dryer
• 1GB Spectrum internet with WiFi
• 2 HD TVs with Roku sticks for streaming
• Yale smart lock for remote access
• Stocked cookware and tableware
• Microwave, dishwasher, and garbage disposal
• Toaster and coffee maker
• Towels and linens provided
• Basic toiletries provided (shampoo, soap, etc)
• Pack and play for the little ones

About Lake Leelanau:

Lake Leelanau runs 21 miles through the middle of the Leelanau Peninsula in northern Michigan. It is connected to Lake Michigan via the Leland River in Leland, MI, home of historic Fishtown. The entire lake includes two bodies of water, usually referred to as North Lake Leelanau and South Lake Leelanau, connected by “the narrows” in the village of Lake Leelanau.

As summer comes to the Leelanau Peninsula, you will enjoy the area’s stunning scenery, the lake’s clear fresh water, boating, fishing, restaurants, shopping, and much more.

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Andrew Hawkins

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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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lake Leelanau

Located in Lake Leelanau, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lake Leelanau, MI

What's nearby

Boathouse Vineyards - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Historic Fishtown - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
Leelanau Sands Casino - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 13 min drive - 8.3 km
Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 18 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
‪VI Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬13 min drive
‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬8 min drive
‪Boone's Prime Time Pub - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Leelanau Waterfront Home: 10 min to Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Leelanau Waterfront Home: 10 min to Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Leelanau Waterfront Home: 10 min to Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Leelanau Waterfront Home: 10 min to Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Michigan located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Leelanau and Boathouse Vineyards. 45 North Vineyard & Winery is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

11 Oct 2024

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

Wonderful Home on Lake Leelanau

Perfectly located lakefront home with all the amenities.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney A.

1 Jul 2023

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

Great spot!

Cute little cottage in a great location. You could tell the owners put a lot of thought into making the place comfortable and accommodating for guests. We had a great stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne J.

19 Sept 2024

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

Charming lakeside cottage

We loved our stay at the Story Cottage! We appreciated all the attention to details like plenty of storage in bed and bathrooms and power strips for charging phones etc. Kitchen well furnished with everything we could need. We enjoyed one of the most beautiful sunsets we had ever seen one evening! It’s a lovely, quiet place and convenient to Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

1 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful Retreat

It was such a perfect place for our spring break. The decor is lovely and the cottage was a wonderful, easy place to stay with young kids. Hosts were attentive and easy to communicate with. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita P.

21 Oct 2024

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

Loved this cottage

The cottage was perfect for us. Just the right size and stocked with everything we needed. From puzzles/books to extra blankets as well as kitchen utensils -- this place had it all. Location was great -- loved the lake property (and the fire pit) and it was close to restaurants/shops/hiking/scenery. Owner was very responsive and answered our questions right away. We loved it and we'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne J.

20 Jun 2023

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

Fantastic

Fantastic property, host, amenities! Thank you so much!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

9 Sept 2023

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

The Story House

Beautiful lake house in a great location. Really enjoyed it.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

22 Jul 2023

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

Amazing

The cottage was perfect for our vacation. The lake offered swimming and fishing right outside our door! The area was great for wine tastings. I would recommend this little cottage to anyone looking for a laid back vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

25 Aug 2024

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

What a pleasure

The lake house isn’t huge but it’s just right two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a nice size kitchen, and all open the dining area, the living room no TV in the living room only TVs in the bedrooms but when you’ve got like to look at why did you need a TV?

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea G.

27 Jun 2024

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

Fantastic stay at story cottage

We had a wonderful stay at story cottage. My children (3 and 1) loved the bunk bed room and had lots of fun playing w the legos. The yard and beach were perfect for a young family. I loved the dark bedrooms (great when you need to put a baby’s down to sleep at 7:30 when the sun is still out). Also, laundry room is clean and large enough for pack and play. House was quiet enough that my husband and I could enjoy our evening together once the children went to bed. Awesome location just minutes to great restaurants, sleeping bear dunes, Leland and vineyards. We were sad to leave but have great memories and hope to be back soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Oct 2023

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

Peaceful, clean and well appointed

We normally visit this area of MI in the summer. I was recovering from hip surgery and thought it would be nice to spend mid September here and this property did not disappoint. Perfect size for 2-4 people. Great Lake access, clean and well stocked with anything you would need, comfy beds and a fantastic yard. We ended up being able to go up one day early and the owners did something for us totally unexpected when we inquired about this. 5 stars top to bottom

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis K.

19 Jul 2023

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

Fantastic Week!

We had a smaller group of 3 for most the week with a couple more visiting for a few days for a total of 5 and the house was incredibly comfortable. The large bunk beds were a huge hit with our kiddo. All of the beds were also very comfortable. The water looks a little shallow, but we rented a pontoon for the day and docked at the house just fine. Very close to everything we wanted to visit including great restaurants and a little grocery store 5 minutes away. The kitchen is absolutely packed with everything you might need. We have rented lake houses a half dozen times or so and the laundry machine was so nice to have throughout the week. We will be getting on the early email list with the owners to book a week for next summer! Thanks for everything.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Hawkins

We are Michigan natives who enjoy coming home every summer to beautiful Leelanau County. Our family has spent the past 15 years creating memories in northern Michigan and we welcome you and your family to our home!

Why they chose this property

We love being on the water and centrally located in Leelanau County, with access to everything northern Michigan has to offer. Inland lakes, Lake Michigan, boating, fishing, wine tasting, great food, and wonderful local communities in Lake Leelanau, Leland, Suttons Bay, and Traverse City.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property