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2024 Fall availability - central location - modern, clean rental!

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Full view of open living space and unique ceiling and windows
Welcome to Hydrangea House. Side view in late Spring.
Modern, updated, fully stocked kitchen with slate appliances.
Upstairs master with shiplap ceiling and plenty of storage.
Front view with beautiful hydrangeas in full bloom.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71324.0 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cedar, MI
  • Lime Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Little Traverse Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Glen Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 2 Single Murphy Beds

Extras

1 Crib and 2 Child Beds

Master Bedroom - upstairs

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2 (upstairs)

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2024 Fall availability - central location - modern, clean rental!

Cute & Clean! Excellent Central Leelanau Location! You won't find many private modern rentals like this! Recently relisted to VRBO, “Hydrangea House” is a 3 BR, 2 BA open floorplan house on 2 ½ private acres w/ large yard. Fully updated. Great wi-fi. All furnishings are modern and clutter-free. Home sleeps up to 7 (max 5 adults and kids over 10y). Ideal for a family, 2 couples, and multi-generation families. Due to septic/well constraints - 5 adults max please. Kindly read additional rules before requesting to book.

The space:
Location! This house is close to everything! Drive 4 miles to Good Harbor Beach on Lake Michigan, 15 minutes to downtown Leland/Fishtown to the northwest, Glen Arbor to the south or the Village of Lake Leelanau to the north, 22 minutes to Suttons Bay, 25 minutes to the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb and 30 minutes to Traverse City.

Modern and fully stocked kitchen with granite island and slate appliances. A wrap around deck invites you to BBQ and enjoy the large, natural backyard. The house has central A/C for those hot, muggy summer nights. Other amenities include a whole house water filtration system and one of the best wi-fi areas in the County.

Bedroom 1 on the main floor has a queen bed. Bedroom 2 on main floor has a twin bunk bed plus day bed (sleeps 2-3 kids comfortably). Upstairs, the master suite has a queen bed and full bath. Please understand we cannot accommodate 6 adults.
Linens will be provided. Each bed will have sheets and a duvet/duvet cover. Each guest will be provided with one set of towels for their stay. Feel free to wash them mid-week or bring additional towels from home. Don't forget to bring your own beach towels.

Our 50" flat screen TV will be available with Apple TV. Feel free to bring your own Roku stick, Fire stick or Apple TV id. A small amount of firewood will be provided for your first fire. Buy more bundles of firewood at a roadside stand. Outdoor games currently provided are basketball hoop in driveway, bean bag toss, Kan Jam, badminton, with Pop-a-Shot, air hockey, and foosball in the garage!

Also available, for the little ones is: booster seats (3), toddler cots (2) and a child's picnic table. Please bring your own blankets, kids sleeping bags and/or pack and play w/ sheets.

Other Details to Note:
We will supply ample septic-safe toilet paper, 1 roll of paper towel, hand soap, bath soap, shampoo/conditioner, laundry soap, dryer sheets, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, a sponge, trash bags, and antibacterial wipes.

This house utilizes a septic system. Please no harsh chemicals or bleach down any drains. Only septic-friendly products. ONLY toilet paper may be flushed down toilets. Kindly do not put food scraps, oil or grease down the kitchen sink.

The dining table has a leaf built into the table. You will need to extend the table to seat more than 4 people. Utilize the bench in the foyer or two folding chairs in front closet to add the seating. The kitchen island also seats two. A dining table and chairs are also available on the back deck. Picnic table also near fire pit. Also a toddler picnic table is stored in the garage.

Interaction with guests
A local property manager can be available if you need any assistance during your stay. Otherwise, feel free to text or call us anytime during your stay. We will provide you with a long list of things to do in the area, but please let us know if you would like any other recommendations!

Neighborhood description
The house is located down about a 1/2 mile on a private, well maintained, winding dirt road in the woods. It is quiet. Please be considerate of neighbors.

What's next:
When inquiring to rent, please provide information about specifically who you will be travelling with and what brings you to the area in your INITIAL EMAIL. Please be sure to include every guest in your reservation request , including small children.

Property manager

Erin

Languages

English
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Amenities

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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids under 3 considered but house not baby proof
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Events

No events allowed
Batchelorette and Batchelor parties not permitted.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please include names and relation of everyone staying in the home. Indicate minor ages. We reserve the right to decline inquiries with no reviews.
Quiet hours from 9p-9a. Please respect our neighbors. House is in private road, please drive slowly. Noise complaints from neighbors are serious.
Signed contract required to rent. Rental signer is not permitted to reserve property for other parties or sublet or transfer lease of this property.

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
Note from host: Batchelorette and Batchelor parties not permitted.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cedar

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

What's nearby

  • Manitou Passage Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lime Lake - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Little Traverse Lake - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Glen Lake - 20 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peg Town Station - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Broomstack Kitchen And Taphouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Market 22 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Ice Cream Shop - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2024 Fall availability - central location - modern, clean rental! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2024 Fall availability - central location - modern, clean rental! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2024 Fall availability - central location - modern, clean rental! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2024 Fall availability - central location - modern, clean rental! located?

This family-friendly Cedar holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Manitou Passage Golf Club and Lime Lake. Little Traverse Lake is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jorie T.

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

Great vacation rental

Probably the cleanest rental we’ve stayed in. Thoughtful local information provided, many things available to use-seemed like they thought of everything . Good communication. Lovely home and would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place in the Woods

We visited in the fall to bike and e-bike on the nearby trails. This quaint place was perfect for the four of us, with all the needed amenities. The trails and wineries were conveniently close by. Communication with the owner was excellent; they promptly answered all our questions about the property. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J., Mukwonago Wisconsin

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

Relaxation Retreat!!

From booking this lovely retreat to closing the door to go home....everything was smooth and easy! We had a wonderful weekend! This home is cozy, clean and extremely well equipped with everything you could want from a vacation rental and more! Beautifully decorated and comfortable. Three couples on a golf and wine tasting weekend, so close to everything very centrally located. Erin the owner was a SUPER HOST and was so helpful with tips to get around as this was a Triathlon Weekend but we never even noticed the race. A fabulous golf course just minutes from the home along with shopping and wonderful restaurants was enjoyed by all. Hospitality PLUS! The fire pit, basketball hoop, and Foosball table was a pleasant surprise! All in all 10 stars!!! Thank you for a wonderful time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

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

Lovely

If you have ever dreamed of living in an Ikea showroom, this is your house! Adorable, well appointed, clean and comfortable. Spent 4 nights here with our college-aged kids. The house is in the woods with a short drive to civilization (haha) -- very close to Pyramid Point which is a perfect spot for family photos : )
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B., Columbus, OH

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

Great stay!

We had a lovely vacation at the Hydrangea House. Great location, very clean and excellent communication with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay Up North

The Hydrangea House met out our families expectations and more. The house was clean, updated, and well furnished for our week long stay. It was a great home base centrally located for all of our Up North adventures. The owner gave us plenty of helpful recommendations for dining, shopping, and much more. Whether rafting on the Platte, hitting beaches along Lake Michigan, wine tasting or day tripping to Traverse City on a rainy day, we were just a short drive away. Can't miss with this one!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

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

Absolutely great.

This was a beautiful home/property. It had everything you could want. On top of everything being brand new, the owners provided an expansive list of things to do and places to go, including restaurants and beaches in the area. This was extremely helpful and made our stay much better. The garage was also full of games/activities. Great for kids. This place couldn't be better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Whitney H.

Home away from home

This house was excellent! We loved it so much! It was immaculate and literally everything that we could have needed was there for us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Cute, quiet and centrally located

We stayed at the Hydrangea House for a wine-trip weekend. The house is down a very quiet road and surrounded by tons of trees and nature and centrally located for all our destinations. Our timing was perfect as the colors of the trees were really popping this time of year. The house was absolutely spotless and everything we could possibly need was already on hand. The owner was very communicative and we really had no questions or issues during our stay. I'm hoping we can make another trip back again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof C.

👍

Beautiful place! We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather B., Streetsboro

Beautiful location; beautiful property!

We have rented many vacation homes over the years, and this property is one of the best we've visited. The house and property are beautiful, tastefully decorated and well-appointed—the homeowners have thought of everything you could possibly need. And it is so very CLEAN!!! The location is perfect—close to everything you would want to see and do while up north. The homeowners were easy to contact, responded quickly to any and all questions, and were very proactive about any issues. They also provided a cheat sheet of places to visit, travel times, trails they enjoy, favorite restaurants, wineries, etc. that really became our master guide for the entire trip. As this was our first time up north, it was a godsend. The bottle of wine and jam left for us were also greatly appreciated and made our anniversary even more special! We had an amazing trip and look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marina Z., South Lyon, Michigan

Outstanding Vacation Rental!

We have vacationed up north for 20 years. Hands down, The Hydrandgea House wins the award for the best vacation rental!! Absolutely loved this place. It was truly a home away from home. Not only is the house beautifully decorated, but also extremely immaculate and very well appointed. The house is surrounded by so many trees; such a beautiful and tranquil setting. We did yoga on the deck in the mornings and took walks on the road leading to the main road, all the while surrounded by woods and nature . We even found ourselves hoping for at least one rain day (which we never had) so we could just relax and enjoy what the house had to offer. Erin was such a pleasure to work with. She provided clear instructions for how things operated in the house. She also provided detailed recommendations of places to visit, eat and explore. She even checked in with us just to see how our visit was going. And the bottle of wine and jar of jam that was left for us was very much appreciated. We have truly found a place in which we plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B., Middletown Ohio

Beautiful, well appointed and very clean!

We loved our stay at this home! It is newly and tastefully decorated. The home is very well appointed - it had everything we could possibly need or want. It was also immaculately clean! The home is centrally located to all of the area activities - Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan, hiking, biking, shopping, restaurants and Traverse City. Erin was very helpful with suggestions for activities and restaurants. This was one of the best homes we have ever rented!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kevin k.

All around wonderful stay and beautiful place!

The owners and property were outstanding! The property was smartly located near everything you want to do, yet tucked away in a tranquil woods. It was welcoming, easy and restful. very well done and thought through. Thank you!! Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Erin

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My husband and I are parents to 11 year old boy/girl twins. Our family has enjoyed many vacations in this area prior to buying this house. We hope to share the house with others, so that they too, will appreciate the beauty and charm of the area. Please let us know if you would like recommendations for restaurants, wineries, swimming holes, or anything else! We would be happy to share our knowledge of the area!

Why they chose this property

Quiet, private house in the woods - close to many beaches - in the middle of it all! The beauty of Leelanau County and central location are what drew us to this property. We've later learned to appreciate that the property has/is: good wi-fi (not a given in Leelanau), far away from any cherry orchards where pesticide sprays can be harmful and last but not least a short drive to the best pie/farm stand in all the area!

What makes this property unique

There is so much to do within a 15 minute drive. Swim in Lake Michigan. Kayak on the Crystal River. Go wine and cider tasting. Climb the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Dine and shop in the Villages of Leland, Lake Leelanau, Suttons Bay, Glen Arbor and Northport. Spend a day at the Glen Arbor park with fantastic tennis, pickleball, basketball and playscape while others can shop, eat or dune climb! Take a sunset cruise in Lake Michigan. Golf at the award winning Arnold Palmer designed Manitou Passage Golf Club within a mile of the house. Enjoy the gorgeous fall colors. Hike or bike the many scenic trails in the county. Pick cherries in the u-pick orchards. Drive the county and explore its beauty. Go on a mushroom hunt. Buy fresh local eggs, produce and baked goods at the many roadside stands... Head into Traverse City to: grab a bit to eat, go on a Tall Ship, go swimming, play beach volleyball, play putt putt, pinball, shop, dine, enjoy a local brew or craft cocktail. The opportunities to enjoy the county are endless!

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English