Location: Suttons Bay, Northwest, Michigan, USA (15 minutes north of Traverse City) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Suttons Bay has wonderful antique and clothing shops, fun toy stores, gift shops, a public library (with wireless Internet), parks and movies at the historic Bay Theater You'll be ten minutes from the Leelanau Sands Casino and entertainment stage. In addition, you will be a maximum of 30 minutes from Traverse City or from any Leelanau County site such as the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, wineries, Leland (Fishtown) and Northport State Park. Traverse City offers our small 'big town' activities including Old Town Playhouse, the Dennos Museum Center and the Traverse City Opera House. The Interlochen Center for the Arts offers programs and concerts throughout the year.
Summer:
Summer Activities include: winery tours, bicycling, beach activities (swimming, playgrounds, picnics, beach volleyball), fishing, boating, water skiing, windsurfing, jet skiing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking (Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Lakeshore, Whaleback Point) and tours of the lighthouse at Northport. Events include: Suttons Bay Art Festival (first weekend in August), Suttons Bay Jazz Festival (fourth Saturday in July), Antique Boat Show and the Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. If you are a boater, we have several companies that will drop in a boat for you to rent for your week on the water.
Golf Information: There are multiple golf courses in the area, including some with driving ranges. Choose whether you want to play a nine or 18 hole course (and of course the 19th hole too!) The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms is four miles away and one of the nicest courses on the Peninsula. Contact us for Golf Course phone numbers.
Area events/destinations include: rides aboard the Inland Seas Schoolship (a schooner teaching marine science), Cherry Festival in Traverse City (July 7-14, 2007), winery tours/wine tasting, horseback riding, Leland Wine and Food Festival, a day at the spa (facial, manicure, massage at Bayside Salon), biking (the Leelanau Trail runs from Suttons Bay 15 miles to Traverse City), enjoy a sunset on Lake Michigan in Leland, Manitou Island Transit (ferry service to the Manitou Islands, fishing and scuba charters, and shoreline cruises from Leland to the Manitou Islands), Traverse City Beach Bums baseball games and Interlochen Arts Festival/Academy just to name a few.
Fall:
Fall offers spectacular color touring with bright red maples, vibrant oranges, yellows, and golds. A color tour is not complete without stopping by a farm market for fresh cider and doughnuts. Other activities include: antiquing, shopping, color tours, hiking, lighthouse tours, Leelanau Sands Casino, fishing, winery tours/wine tasting, horseback riding, biking or a day at the spa. Finish the day by enjoying a sunset on Lake Michigan in Leland.
Winter:
Skiing is available at The Homestead, Holiday Hills, and Crystal Mountain Resort. It is less than thirty minutes to the Homestead -- a family friendly ski resort featuring three lifts, a great lesson program, up to date ski (downhill or cross country) and snowboard rental equipment and spectacular views of Lake Michigan! Crystal Mountain resort is approximately one hour away. There are also numerous cross country trails in the area and close access to the TART trails. Enjoy ice skating at the downtown Suttons Bay rink, great ice fishing, dining out, sunrises over Suttons Bay and snowmobiling. Many restaurants and resorts offer a warm up by the fireplace, along with your favorite food and beverages. Traverse City boasts two local breweries and the Leelanau Peninsula is proud of its many wineries.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Deck with two tables and seating for 8
- View/Location
- Lake View: Cottage is directly across the street from the beach. The picture of the sunrise over Suttons Bay was taken from the beach that you will have access to. There are kayaks, a canoe and a dock available for your use. The beach is sugar sand.
- Water View
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Spring 2010 - May 15-June 18...$250/night, $1450/week - 2 night min.
Summer 2010 - June 19-Sept 6...$325/night .. $2150/week - 3 night min.
Fall 2010 - Sept 7-Dec 1...$250/night.. $1550/week - 2 night min.
6% Tax, $125 Cleaning Fee, $125 Pet Fee/wk
20% due with reservation, Balance due 30 days prior to reservation
Deposit is non-refundable if cancelled within 90 days of rental date and we are
and we are unable to re-rent for that week.
Winter Rental by the month - $850/month Fully furnished - All Amenities Available
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Suttons Bay
Suttons Bay is my childhood home. I purchased this property for my retirement. I am happy to share this property with people because Suttons Bay and Leelanau county is a very special place. It hasn't been touched by big box stores and provides a wonderful setting to get away from it all.
Owner's Map of Suttons Bay
I live in Denver, Colorado and own a canine physical therapy business. I left Michigan after I graduated from college because I wanted to live in the mountains. It has been wonderful but do look forward to returning to Suttons Bay Michigan some day.
Property Photos
- Cottage - Front View - Lower Michigan, MI Vacation Rental Cottage at Suttons Bay
- - Lower Michigan, MI Vacation Rental Cottage at Suttons Bay
- Living Room - Looking toward bedroom 1 - Lower Michigan, MI Vacation Rental Cottage at Suttons Bay
- Master Bedroom
- Dining room looking into bedroom 2
- Deck - Two tables w/chairs and gas grill
- Sunrise over Suttons Bay
- Private Beach - Looking toward downtown Suttons Bay
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Visiting from: Bloomfield, MI Purpose of your trip: Annual Suttons Bay vacation Weather: The most beautiful week!! What we did: Cathead Bay - an all-time favorite!. Leland, TC Beach Bums - another favorite People we met: Charlie made friends with the granddaughters 4 years ago and looks forward to seeing them every year Places we recommend: Firehouse Pub got much better, Riverside Inn in Leland Favorite moments: Thank your for our 4th year in your great home.
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Purpose of trip: Vacation Weather: Cool, Cold, Wet What we did: Boating, Jet Ski, Dunes, Wineries, Biking... Places Recommended: Dunes Overlook, Bike Trails Favorite Moments: Climbing the Dunes, Watching "City Dog" Duke swimming. Comments: Wonderful cottage. We had a great time. Thanks for allowing pets.
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Purpose: No place better than Suttons Bay in August! Weather: Perfect until rain last 3 days. What we did: Beaches and more beaches, sand dunes, Hands on Art, Fishtown, Downtown T.C., Walking to S.B. for Moomers People we met: Have to visit Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Rachel Recommendations: Boone's for burgers and perch sandwiches Favorite Moments: Jumping off cliff at sand dunes, biking trail into Traverse City Love this cottage! Fifth summer here.
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Purpose: R&R Weather: Beautiful Places Recommended:Gusto's, Roman Wheel (great pizza) Thank you for being pet friendly!
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What a lovely cottage you have - a warm, inviting, comfortable place we have called "home" for two months. You also were a great neighbor and a helpful one at that! We hope to see you again, much more now that we are (again) residents of MI. We will remember to recommend your cottage to friends and family for a fabulous home-away-from-home. Best Regards - Buzz, Cindy (& Molly, too)
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A great family vacation week in Suttons Bay. Great weather. Really liked this house, lots of room for this family.... and our dog Tucker. Swimming, Kayaking, walks to town, biking, windsurfing. It was nice to meet your Mom, Jen, a great hostess.
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Another awesome summer vacation in Baydreams and Suttons Bay! We can hardly wait for next summer so we can return.
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Anne , Grandville, MI
Homeowner Response:
Thanks Anne! We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
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My daughter Anna and I came up to spend some quality time with my Aunt Nancy and the rest of our family. The weather was great and the memories will be even greater.
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What a great place to vacation! We loved this place, the beach, the walk into town and also the layout of the cottage.