10/10 Excellent
Michael K.
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Summer rendezvous
Michael K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Entire home
Beautiful lakefront cottage on South Lake Leelanau with pontoon!
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91500 sq ft
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Explore the area
6540 Lake Leelanau Dr, Traverse City, MI, 49684
- Lake Leelanau3 min walk
- Front Street17 min drive
- Village at Grand Traverse Commons19 min drive
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Crib
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful lakefront cottage on South Lake Leelanau with pontoon!
Come and enjoy our peaceful, relaxing lakefront getaway! Beautiful Lake Leelanau views from living room, kitchen, and upstairs bedroom/balcony. The summer sunsets are breathtaking!
Our cottage is located 20 minutes north of downtown Traverse City and 12 minutes away from the quaint town of Sutton’s Bay. The famous Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes are a 40-minute drive. We provide a detailed tourist binder for more in-depth information of nearby towns and attractions and are always willing to answer any questions about the area!
We have a docked pontoon boat available for rent with proof of a boater's license. The cost to rent our pontoon is a weekly rate of $800. We will not do daily rentals and a waiver will need signed.
The front of the cottage includes a large deck with gas grill and outdoor dining table. The lake is approximately 50 feet from the deck. There is a small sandy beach area, fire pit, small deck, and a dock for lake access.
We want you to feel comfortable and at home in our cottage. All amenities are listed below. Bed linens and towels are provided. We provide bath towels but ask tenants to bring their own beach towels. Also, please know we do not have air-conditioning in our cottage. The cool northern Michigan nights and breeze from the lake typically keep things comfortable. We also ask tenants understand this is a non-smoking residence.
We are pet friendly and your dog(s) are welcome to vacation with you!
*Note: A few reviews from years ago have comments about the host living on property. Please know this is no longer the case. You will have the cottage to yourself. This includes the whole downstairs (two bedrooms, bath, living room, kitchen) and half the upstairs (two bedrooms and bath). We close off the other half for our personal use when we are home and not renting.
Our cottage is located 20 minutes north of downtown Traverse City and 12 minutes away from the quaint town of Sutton’s Bay. The famous Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes are a 40-minute drive. We provide a detailed tourist binder for more in-depth information of nearby towns and attractions and are always willing to answer any questions about the area!
We have a docked pontoon boat available for rent with proof of a boater's license. The cost to rent our pontoon is a weekly rate of $800. We will not do daily rentals and a waiver will need signed.
The front of the cottage includes a large deck with gas grill and outdoor dining table. The lake is approximately 50 feet from the deck. There is a small sandy beach area, fire pit, small deck, and a dock for lake access.
We want you to feel comfortable and at home in our cottage. All amenities are listed below. Bed linens and towels are provided. We provide bath towels but ask tenants to bring their own beach towels. Also, please know we do not have air-conditioning in our cottage. The cool northern Michigan nights and breeze from the lake typically keep things comfortable. We also ask tenants understand this is a non-smoking residence.
We are pet friendly and your dog(s) are welcome to vacation with you!
*Note: A few reviews from years ago have comments about the host living on property. Please know this is no longer the case. You will have the cottage to yourself. This includes the whole downstairs (two bedrooms, bath, living room, kitchen) and half the upstairs (two bedrooms and bath). We close off the other half for our personal use when we are home and not renting.
Property manager
Ryan McCarthy
Languages
English
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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
Great for kids & families.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Important information
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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
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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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Traverse City
Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the beach. Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Music House Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Traverse City, MI
What's nearby
- Lake Leelanau - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
- Front Street - 17 min drive - 18.5 km
- Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 19 min drive - 18.6 km
- Traverse City Beach - 22 min drive - 23.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Brengman Brothers - 8 min drive
- Cedar Tavern - 20 min drive
- Shady Lane Cellars - 6 min drive
- Blue Moon Ice Cream Shop - 20 min drive
- Suttons Bay Ciders - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Meta S.
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house and location
Meta S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara C.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place in a great location
Barbara C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Taryn L.
12 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Taryn L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessica W.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakeside fun
Jessica W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Michael S.
24 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake
Michael S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Curt & Deb W.
14 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fun a cottage right on Lake Leelanau!
Curt & Deb W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Eric K.
29 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!
Eric K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amanda B.
10 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Year after year....it’s always a wonderful stay!! We’ll be back!
Amanda B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Janet L.
20 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leelanau
Janet L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert S.
30 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Sunsets and a gorgeous lake!
Robert S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amanda B.
25 Sept 2018
Perfect place for the up North experience!
Amanda B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Paul S.
19 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Last week before school
Paul S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
6 Jul 2011
extended family vacation
10/10 Excellent
Samantha S.
10 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old School Summer Fun on the Lake
Samantha S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Joe K.
16 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Joe K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
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3 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing.
Verified traveller
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8/10 Good
Sarah K.
16 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Sarah K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
norma o.
28 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and enjoyable stay.
norma o.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Emily W., Cincinnati, Ohio
23 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
Emily W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Paula M.
20 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family bonding
Paula M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Patti R.
2 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot in the heart of Lelenau!
Patti R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Gina H.
18 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Location
Gina H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
2/10 Terrible
Kathryn H.
30 Sept 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrible Property Manager - Beware of Getting Ripped Off
Kathryn H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mary J.
5 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family vacation
Mary J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by Ryan McCarthy
Thank you for considering our property!
We are a married couple with 3 young boys. Our cottage has been in the family for almost 3 decades and holds a very special place in our hearts.
When we are not making memories at the lake, we love to give other families the chance to do so! We can answer any questions you have and hope you consider renting from us.
Have a blessed day!
-Ryan & Annie
We are a married couple with 3 young boys. Our cottage has been in the family for almost 3 decades and holds a very special place in our hearts.
When we are not making memories at the lake, we love to give other families the chance to do so! We can answer any questions you have and hope you consider renting from us.
Have a blessed day!
-Ryan & Annie
Why they chose this property
Our beloved cottage is a relaxing space to unwind and relax in one of the most beautiful areas in Michigan. Awake refreshed and ready for a day of exploring the sand dunes. Head out and wander to one of the nearby wineries. Bring a bottle back to enjoy while watching the gorgeous sunset over the lake. Take a short drive to a nearby town for shopping or a delicious local meal. Enjoy a nearby beach for some relaxation in the sun or unique rock hunting on the shores of Lake Michigan. Or stay put and enjoy all the lake has to offer right at our cottage—swimming, fishing, boat rides, s’mores over a camp fire….life is truly better at the lake.
What makes this property unique
Our property sits on almost 1 acre about 200 feet from the road down a hill. The cottage is located right on the lake with a sandy beach area and access to a pontoon boat. There are stairs leading down to the lake for swimming access (water shoes recommended). We are dog friendly and love having dogs enjoy the lake too. Since we are on the east side of the lake, we get to enjoy stunning sunsets. Once the sun sets, the night sky fills with stars for stargazing next to the campfire.
Our cottage is close to local towns and attractions, but far enough away from the city noise for that serene, relaxing get-away you are looking for. This year, we are offering 4 bedrooms and an extra full bathroom, perfect for multiple couples and families.
Our cottage is close to local towns and attractions, but far enough away from the city noise for that serene, relaxing get-away you are looking for. This year, we are offering 4 bedrooms and an extra full bathroom, perfect for multiple couples and families.
Languages:
English
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