Location: Lake Leelanau, Lake Leelanau, Northwest, Michigan, USA (20 minutes from Traverse City)
Accommodations: Cottage, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Cottage Home
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With over 2300 square feet, this renovated cottage is just the place for your next family vacation. Located on tranquil Kelenski Point, it offers panoramic views and 100 feet of firm frontage on beautiful Lake Leelanau.
"Leelanau Lookout" has four bedrooms, two and a half baths, and lots of room for family fun. The fully-equipped kitchen (including refrigerator with ice maker, stove, microwave, and dishwasher) adjoins the dining room and large (16 x 26) living room, which has a fireplace and wet bar. The cottage also boasts a den with wireless high-speed Internet and very large fourth bedroom, which also functions as an additional living area. Central air conditioning keeps you cool on those hot summer days. Outside, the spacious deck is the perfect place to enjoy the spectacular sunrises with a cup of coffee or for dining al fresco. Shallow water by the shore and dock is just right for wading and swimming, and a drop-off about 100 yards from shore is a hot fishing spot!
Clean, clear Lake Leelanau is a 23-mile-long, all-sports lake that is perfect for swimming, fishing, and other water activities. Explore the lake in our two-person kayak, use the Lookout's rowboat to catch your dinner, or tie up your own boat at the dock. With your own boat, you can easily travel to Leland for dinner or shopping.
The cottage is conveniently located only ten minutes from the villages of Cedar and Lake Leelanau, 20 minutes from Leland and Suttons Bay, and just 20-30 minutes from Northport and Traverse City. The beautiful Leelanau countryside is dotted with golf courses, wineries, art galleries, cherry orchards, hiking trails, and beautiful scenery. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is only a half-hour drive away and not to be missed. We are only a mile from Crooked Creek Ranch, making Leelanau Lookout the perfect location if you are attending a wedding or other gathering there
With its wonderful location and numerous amenities, Leelanau Lookout is ideal for vacations from spring to late fall.
ATTENTION QUILTERS: Liberty Bell Quilts in Cedar will let you 'Make Your Own Class' for 2 or more people. Get some friends together for your personalized quilt retreat in beautiful Leelanau! Ask me for more details.
More than 8 people in your group? Ask me about our next-door neighbors' cottage (VRBO property # 44453) - it sleeps 6. Together, we can handle up to 14 people!
Is the week you want booked? Ask to go on our cancellation list. Or, check out our neighbors' cottage (VRBO property # 44453). They can sleep 6.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Keep cool on those hot summer days!
- Linens Provided : Bed sheets and blankets, pillows and pillow cases, bath and kitchen towels are provided. Please bring your own beach towels.
- Washer : Laundry supplies included.
- Dryer
- Garage : Two-car garage.
- Off Street Parking : Room for up to 4 additional cars.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Boat/boat trailer only - no RVs.
- Wood Fireplace : Wood burning fireplace is located in the living room. Fire pit is in the yard by the lake.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : The queen-sized bed in the master bedroom has a Tempur-Pedic mattress.
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : Two twin beds in the second bedroom, two twin beds in the fourth bedroom/bonus room.
- Bunk Bed : One set of bunk beds (twin-sized) in the third bedroom.
- Child Bed : Pack-n-Play available. Please bring your own baby linens to use it.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : TVs are located in the living room and the fourth bedroom/bonus room. Each TV has a DVD/VCR.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : We have a variety of movies available for our guests, ranging from family to classic to action films.
- Pool Table
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : All dishes, glassware, kitchen towels, and basic seasonings (salt, pepper, sugar, etc.) provided. Includes basic paper goods, hand soap, dish soap, etc., as well.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Includes coffee maker, blender, hand mixer, and other small appliances. Coffee, powdered creamer, and sugar included!
- Refrigerator : Stocked with basic condiments.
- Dishwasher : Dishwasher detergent provided.
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas grill with extra propane tank.
- Deck/Patio : Large deck by house overlooks the lake, and includes picnic tables and patio furniture. A smaller deck by the lake has even better views!
- View/Location
- Lakefront : 100 feet of firm frontage with dock for your boat or use the included rowboat and two-person kayak. Living room, den, master bedroom, and bedroom three all look directly at the lake. Bedroom two has lake and farm views.
- Communications
- Telephone : Local service ONLY. Calling cards or cell phones required for long-distance calls. Excellent cell phone reception.
- Broadband Internet : Bring your laptop to use our wireless Broadband service. We also have a cord to connect to the service if your computer does not have a WiFi adapter.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Bring your laptop to use WiFi service. We also have a cord to connect to Broadband service if your computer does not have a WiFi adapter.
- Other Amenities
- Ping pong table is part of a 4-in-1 game table. Other games include football, air hockey, and mini-pool. We also have Bocci and badminton for outdoor fun.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Due to allergy considerations, NO pets are allowed.
- Kid Friendly : High chair, booster seat, and one bed rail are included. We also have a Pack-n-Play available. Please bring your own baby linens to use it.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Renters must be at least 25 years of age.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Our cottage offers convenient access to the National Cherry Festival,Cedar Polka Fest, Interlochen Arts Academy, and many local festivals. Casinos,wineries,golf courses,and galleries are nearby. Partial list of 2011 events: May 20-22 - Empire Asparagus Festival; May 21 - 2011 Lake Leelanau Walleye Festival; June 11 - Leland Wine & Food Festival; June 17-19 – Hot Air Balloon Rally; June 30-July 3 - Cedar Polka Fest; July 4 - Leland Fourth of July Parade; July 2-9 - National Cherry Festival; July 26-31 - Traverse City Film Festival; Aug. 5-7 – Sleeping Bear Dunegrass & Blues Festival; Aug. 13 - Leelanau Wine, Music & Food Festival; Aug. 20-21 – Peshawbestown Traditional Pow Wow; Aug. 26-27 – TC Summer Microbrew & Music Festival Sept. 4 – Lake Leelanau Barbeque N’ Blues Festival; Sept. 16 – Downtown Art Walk; Sept. 17 - Leland Heritage Celebration; Oct, 22 – Leland Fall Frenzy. Please see our web-site for more information.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer Season .. June 23 - Aug. 18, 2012 ............... $2,600/week.
Early/Late Summer .. June 9-23 & Aug.18-Sept 3, 2012 ...$2,400/week
One week minimum rental during all summer seasons.
No surcharge for holidays!
Fall: Sept. 5-Oct. 31, 2011 .. $1,400/week; $500/weekend; $185/extra night
All rates INCLUDE linens and cleaning.
6% Michigan Sales Tax is added to all rentals.
Don't miss out - book NOW for 2012!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
Beautiful sunrises start the day off right!
Why the Owner Chose Lake Leelanau
Our family loves Lake Leelanau, and has been vacationing here since 1995. For a long time, our girls thought "vacation" and "Leelanau" meant the same thing! After years of dreaming and looking, we were finally able to purchase our cottage in late 2006, and love having our own special place in Leelanau.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
Being on Kelenski Point means we have a beautiful, peaceful setting with fantastic views of the lake. We are close to all our favorite spots (Fishtown, Suttons Bay, the Dunes Lakeshore), as well as Traverse City, with its more urban vibe. Really, it's the best of both worlds!
Property Photos
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- Spacious living room is open to the dining room and bright kitchen. - Lake Leelanau, Michigan Cottage Home
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- Fully-equipped kitchen is open to the living and dining rooms. - Lake Leelanau, Michigan Cottage Home
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- The master bedroom has a private bath and overlooks the lake.
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- Private master bath has dual sinks and a roomy shower.
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- Bedroom 2 features twin beds and lake and farm views.
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- Cozy bedroom 3 has lovely views of the lake!
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- The hall bath has a tub/shower combination.
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- The half bath is really comes in handy.
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- Bonus room has twin beds, game table, a sofa & TV!
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- Full-sized washer and dryer for your use. Laundry supplies are included.
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- Large deck faces the lake and is perfect for grilling, dining, and relaxing
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- Dock and rowboat for your use. There's a two-person kayak, too!
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- Beautiful Leelanau!
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- View from the water.
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- Fun for all ages!
Traveler Reviews (17)
Guestbook Comment
Guest: David Kowalski
(Rochester Hills, MI)
Date of Stay: 11/01/07
Review Submitted: 11/03/07
Our stay here was awesome! We enjoyed everything about our vacation on Lake Leelanau. It’s very clean and comfortable and has everything you could ask for and more, in a vacation home. The lakefront is such a beautiful site and provides plenty of activities. Definitely recommended!!
Recommended for:
Incredible focal point for Leelanau wine country
Guest: Kathy and Gary
(Brighton, MI)
Date of Stay: 09/30/11
Review Submitted: 10/14/11
Leelanau Lookout provided the perfect location for our extended family while we enjoyed an awesome show of fall color and an incredible wine tour! The pictures provide a very accuate view of the cottage; however, it exceed our expectations in every way. We've rented from many home away or vrbo owners and this is one of the best. The cottage was exceptionally clean and well maintained indoors and out. This is the first homeowner who freely offered the use of condiments, laundry soap, etc. We came prepared and didn't need to use anything but the thoughtfulness and willingness to share is another example of exceeding our expectations. As we seriously consider making our wine tour an annual family event, this home will be our first pick!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
We loved it!
Guest: Dan
(East Lansing, MI, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 08/01/11
Cedar is a great location on Leelanau peninsula. Centrally located, close to everything. The house exceeded our expecations. It was clean and very well-kept. Swimming in the lake in the backyard was great. It was kind of rocky near shore; recommend water shoes; not bad though. Nice backyard area for playing with the kids. We would recommend this rental to a friend. We will probably go back next year.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Family Vacation
Guest: Kathy
(Broadview Hts OH)
Date of Stay: 06/12/11
Review Submitted: 06/21/11
What a great place for a family vacation, there was 11 of us and we also rented the vacation home next door which worked out very well. We had lots of yard space for outdoor games and the grandchildren really enjoyed the rumpus room and the boats. The vacation home was very clean and well maintained and had all the amenities and comforts of home, we loved the area and would consider returning for another visit. Thank you for making this a wonderful vacation. John & Kathy Broadview Hts OH
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Very spacious cottage
Guest: Euchre group
(Clinton Township, MI)
Date of Stay: 10/01/10
Review Submitted: 10/08/10
We had a great visit to Leelenau Lookout. We were there in October for some wine tasting. It was in a great location for visiting wineries. There were 3 couples and we had plenty of room. It was very clean and well maintained. Betsy answered all my questions quickly and even provided extra tips. I would definitely recommend this to everyone and we are in fact trying to figure out when we could go back. It would be awesome in the summer.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Very spacious
Guest: Euchre group
(Clinton Township, MI)
Date of Stay: 10/01/10
Review Submitted: 10/05/10
We just spent a weekend at Leelanau Lookout and it was fantastic. It was much bigger than I expected and had plenty of room for 3 couples. It had all the amenities we could need. I loved having WiFi. It was in a great location for wine tasting. Betsy always answered all my questions and provided lots of tips and suggestions. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, in fact, we were already trying to figure out when we could return. It would be awesome in the summer.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great, spacious cottage on beautiful Lake Leelanau
Guest: Vicki
(Atlanta, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10
Review Submitted: 07/09/10
This is a bright, cheerful cottage with lots of room, great sleeping for 8 and a wonderful master bath. The kitchen is roomy and well stocked. The deck facing the lake is big with table and chairs and a picnic table and grill. There is a nice grassy area for playing outdoor games, and a rowboat and kayak for enjoying the lake. Suttons Bay, Leland, and Northport are short drives, as are all of the other wonderful attractions on the Leelanau Penninsula. A great place for a family getaway in beautiful northern Michigan. We would recommend it to anyone!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect!
Guest: DC Chicks
(Williamston, MI)
Date of Stay: 09/17/09
Review Submitted: 09/29/09
I took 6 girlfriends up north for a weekend away and it couldn't have been better! The house very comfortably slept all of us with beds left over. No one felt isolated, but they could get "away" to nap or read or whatever! We watched movies, cooked in the open kitchen, sat around the big kitchen table, relaxed on the deck, and even had a bonfire. Suttons Bay and Leland are 10 minutes away and we also went into Glen Arbor and Traverse City. I highly recommend Leelanau Lookout for anything from a weekend away to a whole summer away!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08
Review Submitted: 10/07/08
We had a wonderful time at the cottage. The wedding we attended at Crooked Creek Ranch couldn't be closer! This house perfectly met our needs for the weekend and we couldn't have been more pleased.
Recommended for:
A Wonderful Setting for a Family Vacation!
Guest: Kaycee123
(Clarkston, MI)
Date of Stay: 07/12/08
Review Submitted: 09/22/08
We have traveled with our family extensively, to many areas, however the Lake Leelanau region has always been one of our favorite destinations. This was our first stay at this property and I can honestly say that it was everything the owners said it would be and then some! It was immaculate, well equipped, and very bright and spacious. We felt that the location was good as well--quiet and relaxing, yet within close enough proximity to many attractions. We would recommend renting a boat (or inviting a friend with a boat!) to really maximize the enjoyment of staying at this property, since the lake is large and beautiful. It was nice to have the rowboat for fishing. This is a place we have told many friends about and would definitely recommend. The owners provided exceptional customer service and seem to go out of their way to assure that summer renters enjoy their stay. We hope to return again next year.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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