Location: Lake Leelanau, Lake Leelanau, Northwest, Michigan, USA (30 minutes from Traverse City)
Accommodations: Cottage Home, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
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 three plus 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 high-speed Internet and very large bonus room, which can function as a private fourth bedroom. 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 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 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
- Washer: Laundry supplies included.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Bed sheets and blankets, pillows and pillow cases, bath and kitchen towels are provided. Please bring your own beach towels.
- Garage: Two-car garage.
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace: Wood burning fireplace located in the living room.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: One queen-sized bed in the master bedroom with a Tempur-Pedic mattress.
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : Two twin beds in the second bedroom, two twin beds in the bonus room.
- Bunk Bed: One set of bunk beds (twin-sized) in the third bedroom.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : TVs are located in the living room and the bonus room. Each TV has a DVD/VCR.
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: We have a variety of movies available for our guests, ranging from family to classic to action films.
- Pool Table
- Foosball
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: All dishes, glassware, and kitchen towels provided. Includes basic papergoods, dish soap, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Includes coffee maker, blender, hand mixer, and other small appliances.
- Refrigerator: Stocked with basic condiments.
- Dishwasher: Dishwasher soap 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 (3) : Local service ONLY. Calling cards or cell phones required for long-distance calls. Excellent cell phone reception.
- 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 9-in-1 game table. Other games include foosball, air hockey, and mini-pool.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Due to allergy considerations, NO pets are allowed.
- Kid Friendly: High chair and booster seat included.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Renters must be at least 25 years of age.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Our cottage offers convenient access to the National Cherry Festival, the Cedar Polka Fest, the Interlochen Arts Academy, and many local festivals. Casinos,wineries, golf courses, and galleries are located nearby. 2009 events include: May 2-3 - Spring Sip & Savor (Leelanau wineries); May 16-17 - Empire Asparagus Festival; 2nd week of May (approx.) - Cherry blossoms! June 13 - Leland Wine & Food Festival; July 2-5 - Cedar Polka Fest; July 3 - Leland Fireworks; July 4 - Leland Fourth of July Parade; July 4-11 - National Cherry Festival (Traverse City); July 10 – Summer Twilight Art Walk (Leland); July 12 – St. Mary’s Chicken Dinner (Lake Leelanau); July 18 – Inland Seas Summer Celebration (Suttons Bay); July 25 - Suttons Bay Blues Festival; July 28 - August 2 - Traverse City Film Festival; July 31 - August 2 – Sleeping Bear Dunegrass Music Festival August 1-2 – Suttons Bay Art Festival; August 7-8 – Suttons Bay Sidewalk Sales; August 15-16 – Pow Wow (Suttons Bay); Au
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer Season .. June 26 - Aug. 21, 2010 ............... $2,400/week.
Early/Late Summer .. June 12-26 & Aug.21-Sept 4, 2010 ...$2,200/week
One week minimum rental during all summer seasons.
Spring/Fall: Apr 3-June 12 & Sept. 4-Oct. 31, 2010 .. $1,400/week; $500/weekend
All rates include linens and cleaning.
No surcharge for holidays, linens, or cleaning!!
Yes, we are accepting reservations for 2010 NOW!
6% Michigan Sales Tax is added to all rentals.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
Fun (and fish) for all ages!
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 Home
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
- Relax by the lake - Lake Leelanau, Michigan Cottage Home
- Spacious living room is open to the dining room and bright kitchen - Lake Leelanau, Michigan Cottage Home
- The master bedroom has a private bath and overlooks the lake - Lake Leelanau, Michigan Cottage Home
- Bonus room has twin beds, game table, a sofa & TV!
- Large deck faces the lake and is perfect for grilling, dining, and relaxing
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Abigail Jenkins , Oak Park, MI
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David Kowalski , Rochester Hills, MI
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From the guest book in our cottage: We all had a wonderful week here at your terrific cottage in beautiful Northern Michigan. Everything we needed was here for us, and your place is so comfortable and homey. Thanks so much for sharing it! We took the Leelanau Peninsula map with in the car everywhere we went, very helpful. Along with Glen Arbor, we visited Suttons Bay, Leland, Northport, all great little towns to see. Besides our travels, we all enjoyed “pool” games here at the house, putting puzzles together, campfires with s’mores, and some fishing. Thank you again. We had a great time.
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From the guest book in our cottage: We had a wonderful time! Went to the dunes, kayaking, shopping, eating, etc... The house was great. Everyone had plenty of room. Thanks for lending us your lovely home.
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From the guest book in our cottage: Thank you! We had a great stay. The location is great for shopping, dining, gallery hopping. The lake views are super, the water a great, clear lake for playing, boating, tubing, skiing. What a great week! Your home is so clean and spacious and “cheery.” We appreciate your willingness to share your home with us! Thank you!
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Matthew Duffield , Waterford, MI
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From the guest book in our cottage: What a unique and beautiful setting! You have a wonderful home – clean, charming, and with all the amenities you’d want in a vacation home. We have had a lovely vacation. Thank you for including such a thorough guide to dining, attractions, etc. We will definitely be returning!