Location: Northport, Northwest, Michigan, USA (The town of Northport, 11 miles to Leland and Sutton's Bay) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: House
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Just 30 miles from SLEEPING BEAR DUNES enjoy this FANTASTIC, CONVENIENT, QUIET, 120’ of PRIVATE WATERFRONT directly on Northport Bay. If you are looking for a clean, comfortable, nicely designed home – look no further. This recently renovated home on Northport Bay is just 1 mile to town with easy access by bike, walk or car. Nestled among the Cedar trees, our home is ideal for a family or shared family vacation retreat. The dead-end road is great for kids to ride bikes, roller blades or skate board. Because there are no dunes or bluffs, our home offers direct, private, and FULL water access and fun to play. It's easy to watch kids from the house or deck.
We are able to offer our home on a year-round basis with both heat and central air conditioning. An OFF-SHORE MOORING is available for an extra $50 per week and can accommodate a 30' boat. The home includes a 5 person paddle boat for your use to enjoy the bay or provide transportation to the mooring! Don't have a boat? There are nearby rentals to deliver boats, kayaks, or water toys right to the shore or house.
Enjoy your "Up North" getaway with all the comforts of home. Wall to wall carpet in the main rooms and bedrooms plus each bedroom boasts newer beds and linens. Two bedrooms are private and include queen beds while a loft/dorm like space is ideal for kids or a family and sleeps 4 twins and 1 queen bed for a total of 10 in beds. The master bedroom includes a master bath with large walk in shower. The main bath includes a tub and shower. The outdoor shower includes a privacy curtain and hand sprayer. If you've never experienced an outdoor shower, you won't want to miss this, it's truly special!
The stainless appliances make your cooking and cleanup a breeze. The great room provides a large table to accommodate up to 12 people and an additional table for up to 4 plus outdoor dining on the adjacent deck. Between the home and the water is another deck level, sand area and outdoor fire ring.
There are no dunes to climb making for easy access to the water front. Check out the water mat link on our website, it's similar to a trampoline but on the water like a magic carpet. Bring your watershoes for more comfort along the waters edge and for walking the shore.
Northport is a quaint waterfront town with boat launch, marina, shopping, hiking and more. The village is conveniently located at the tip of the peninsula making it convenient to visit neighboring Leland, Sutton’s Bay, Glen Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and just a 30 minute trip to Traverse City for the annual Film Festival or Cherry Festival. There are many benefits to spending your vacation on the bay vs. on Lake Michigan. If you enjoy the water, you’ll love the calm and relative warmth of the bay. We welcome you to our home and hope that you enjoy your vacation in Leelanau County.
A great Girl Scout campfire tip - recycle your old egg cartons, prefer cardboard, and lint from the dryer plus your half used candles. Using an old kettle as double boiler with another sturdy pan or other open mouth kettle, fill the pot half way with water and place the kettle in the water. Fill the kettle with your old candles and melt them down. Place the lint in the openings of the egg cartons. Then pour the hot melted wax over the lint. Lint, wax, and cardboard are outstanding firestarters for your campfire! I keep my recycled egg cartons next to my dryer and fill them weekly. I usually wait until I have half dozen or so before I melt wax and make the starters.
Enjoy your campfire!
Looking for a place to share with extended family? Check out our neighbors home, listing 342508.
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central Air
- Linens Provided : All linens provided.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage : Shed for bicycles or other toys to be protected from the elements.
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : 2 Queen Beds on main floor and 1 on second floor.
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : 4 Twin Beds on the second floor.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : Great room TV/DVD/VCR, Master Bedroom TV/VCR, Second Floor bedroom TV/DVD.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Video Game Console : Wii Game Console plus Sports and Sports Resort, bring your own additional games.
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Filtered Ice and Water on Door
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2) : Second deck is halfway between the house and waterfront.
- View/Location
- Beachfront : No dunes to climb, no road to cross. This property is directly on the water and EASY to access.
- Lakefront : Directly on Northport Bay. Private access to the bay. No hills, stairs, or dunes - completely accessible!
- Communications
- Telephone (4) : Cordless phones with answering machine. Sorry, no long distance calls, bring your phone card.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Bring your own laptop, Wireless Internet included.
- Other Amenities
- Outdoor firepit,boat mooring up to 30' boat, water mat play, hammock, second deck near water, outdoor shower, tetherball, beach chairs, beach towels, board games and cards, SORRY NO SMOKING OR PETS
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly : This home is extremely kid friendly.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Peak Season .. Jun 16, 2012 - September 8, 2012.. $2900/week
Non-Peak Season ..... $260/weekend night .. $1700/week
Non-Peak weekends require 3 night min. plus $200 cleaning fee.
Spur of the moment rental encouraged during off season.
50% Deposit with contract, remaining 50% 30 days prior to occupancy.
$500 Security Deposit Required / Plus 6% Michigan Use Tax
Includes 30' Boat Mooring at no additional charge.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Northport
We discovered Northport in the early 80's and found it to be one of the most picturesque and relaxing places around. After years of visiting we made the decision to purchase our own home. Though it's a long drive for us, we find it to be worth every minute. The quaint village of Northport and neighboring towns are perfect for our family and friends. This is a great esacape from the hectic city life of Chicago.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Our location is perfect. We have just the right balance of proximity to town while also enjoying the seclusion of being nestled in the trees. After spending time in other areas, we appreciate being able to use the water and not worry about currents or waves. Calm, peaceful, safe, friendly, and just simply beautiful!
Property Photos
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- The sand beach and fire ring are only steps to the water. EASY ACCESS! - Northport, Michigan Vacation Rental
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- Endless fun on the water mat. Off shore mooring available for boats up to 30'.
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- Great room view with 2 sofas, 2 chairs, TV/DVD/VCR/Wireless Internet.
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- Dining room looking outside to the deck.
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- Great room with 1 wall of windows looking towards the bay. Ample space for all!
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- Kitchen with stainless appliances and an easy work flow.
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- Open stairway and hall leads to 2 main floor bedrooms, bath and upstairs loft.
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- A warm and friendly MBR, queen bed and master bathroom with walk-in shower.
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- Queen bed in cozy first floor bedroom.
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- The sleeping loft with one queen-size and four twin-size beds, TV/DVD.
Traveler Reviews (16)
Family Vacation to Michigan
Guest: KMS_FL
(Trinity, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/06/11
Review Submitted: 09/27/11
We had a wonderful time staying at the house. It was very nice to relax and have our coffee in the morning down by the water while the kids played on the beach. The only problem was our stay was too short.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
Fun Family Getaway!
Guest: Fun Family Getaway!
(Windsor, ON)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
This cottage had everything we were expecting and more! Dana was a wonderful host and extremely helpful when it came to the amenities of the cottage. The location in within walking distance to the town and is also on a private road with a cul de sac. The cottage was beautiful and well appointed, clean and fit all of us perfectly! We are so happy to have stayed at this property and would highly recommend it to others. Dana and Joe thought of everything when it came to this property. The outdoor shower was convenient for the kids and a unique feature. For the beach, bringing water shoes is a must because the shore leading to the water is very rocky and can't really be navigated comfortably with bare feet. The water is crystal clear and is good for wading and playing on the water mat. We liked that the water was calm for the kids to play in safely. We made use of the paddle boat to view the beautiful scenery during the day and enjoyed the fire pit at night...so much fun! Overall, I would highly suggest staying at this property because the owners were very helpful and polite in answering all of our many questions, the property was kept extremely clean, and the location was great!
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
Girlfriend's getaway
Guest: Girlfriends getaway
(Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 07/21/11
Thank you for sharing your well equipped beautiful IKEA style home. It had everything we could have possibly wanted. We had laughs, fun in the water & on the mat, fires in the pit and wonderful meals. It was a perfect girls getaway.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
perfect get away
Guest: Che
(GR)
Date of Stay: 07/10/11
Review Submitted: 07/20/11
My girlfirends and I rented this cottage and couldn't have been happier with it! The home is immaculately clean and charmingly decorated. The view is gorgeous! The grounds were well kept. We found it to be perfect for the 6 of us! The outdoor shower was a highlight!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Guest: Jordan
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Date of Stay: 07/23/10
Review Submitted: 08/12/10
Thanks for sharing your amazing house with our families. We will always remember this house as the awesome place with the cool mat in the lake. Most of our time in the days we'd play on that for hours! Thanks again.
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Guest: Bryan & Jenny
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Date of Stay: 07/22/10
Review Submitted: 08/12/10
We've arrived and are thoroughly enjoying your place in Northport. For the past several years this has been a favorite place of ours and your home is meeting our needs quite nicely. I can tell a lot of thought has gone into this place to make renters feel at home...thank you so much for that. It has been a pleasure to experience life on the lake, "bay side." We enjoyed the water, sunshine & your place. it was very accomodating for our families. I enjoyed a magnificent sunrise this morning. The colors changed minute by minute. Thanks for sharing your lovely place with us.
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Guest: Chris & Maria
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Date of Stay: 07/15/10
Review Submitted: 08/12/10
Plain and Simple ~ We love 571 On The Bay. The kids romped on the water mat. The water was clear and beautiful, and we felt immediately at home, in the comforts of this warm inviting place. "Up North" Michigan is the place we consider our happy place, and we are glad to ad Northport to our list of "a slice of heaven on earth." We will return to create more memories.
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Guest: Miller
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Date of Stay: 08/15/09
Review Submitted: 08/15/09
We had a great week "Up North" - our first family vacation in a while and first visit to Leelanau. Favorite activity was going to the water. Great house - great location - hope to return again.
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Guest: Meg
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Date of Stay: 08/23/08
Review Submitted: 08/23/08
I can't believe I have to leave this wonderful place so soon! I've had a great time paddle boating and kayaking on the gorgeous lake. I hope to return here next summer.
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