Location: Little Traverse Lake, Northwest, Michigan, USA (25 miles West of Traverse City)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Cottage
Also know as the "Little Red Cottage" it was originally built as a boathouse and features a deck across the front that overhangs the water's edge. Step off the deck onto the dock, and jump into the beautiful turquoise Little Traverse Lake.
You can enjoy an unusual amount of privacy due to the property being bordered by vacant wooded lots on both sides.
A sandy lake bottom and shallow water 200' out makes for great swimming. Little Traverse Lake is known for perch fishing. Even on holiday weekends the lake activity is pretty low key.
Walk around the end of the lake into the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and stroll along Good Harbor Bay on Lake Michigan. Hike the miles of trails, a short walk or a quick car ride away.
Bring your own bedding/linens and towels. One queen and a full size futon with a twin bunk bed.
The Cottage/Boathouse is near wineries, golf courses, a block from Michigan Traders store, art galleries, and much more. It's approximately 9 miles south to Glen Arbor and about the same, North to Leland.
Sleeping Bear Dunes has been voted Most Beautiful Place in America. Just 10 minutes to Glen Arbor and 10 minutes from Glen Arbor to the beautiful Sleeping Bear Lakeshore.
This Cottage/Boathouse is conveniently located in Leelanau County:
5 minutes to Maple City
10 minutes to Leland
10 minutes to Glen Arbor
20 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dune Climb
35 minutes to Traverse City
Vacation Rental Features
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed : twin bunk bed with full size futon
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : TV for DVD/video or video games. TV not hooked up to cable.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Well stock kitchen with dishes and pots, pans and small appliances (coffee maker, tea pot, toaster, etc)
- Cooking Utensils Provided : well stock kitchen with utensils
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Bench seating on deck with small table and umbrella. Also 8 foot picnic table with add'l lawn chairs
- View/Location
- Lakefront : sandy bottom, shallow about 200 feet out before getting deep
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : approximately 6 foot off the deck is the water.
- Communications
- Telephone : 911 calls only
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
June 1 to October 15 $180/night or $1100/week (7 nights)
$60 cleaning fee
All Weeks are Saturday 3PM (check in) to Saturday 10AM (check out)
Maximum guests 4, add'l guest with approval $25 per day
A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required for reservation
Accept Check or Money order
Balance DUE two weeks before check in date.
Reservations are confirmed via email, after deposit is received
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
Randy and Cheri have owned property in Leelanau County for 18 years. We have enjoyed the landscape, community and social aspects of this area. Randy is an artist and Cheri's passion is culinary, so this area has a lot to offer in that regard. The wineries are very unique with great choices of wines. This area reminds us of a mini California. We are very active people so Leelanau Peninsula suits us very well. From bicycling the large hills to downhill and cross country skiing. Hiking is beautiful in the National parks that surrounds the pristine Lake Michigan. So come and explore and experience something special, we are sure you will not be disappointed.
Why the Owner Chose Little Traverse Lake
We pinch ourselves every time we are back at Little Traverse Lake. We never tire of sitting on the deck of the Boathouse for a meal or gazing. And at night the stars are unbelievable. Satellites are easy to spot as they pass by due to no light pollution,
Whether we stay put at the Boathouse or head out to explore, it's so easy to relax when you are here. After a decade and a half, we are still discovering this paradise.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
Leelanau peninsula, the pinky of the 'mitten' state, is truly like no other place in the midwest. The reasons are many: vast beaches, dunes, panoramic views, wineries, quaint towns, art galleries, farm markets, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Manitou Islands, turquoise lakes, etc., etc.
Property Photos
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- - Michigan Vacation Cottage
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- Dock to Boathouse - Michigan Vacation Cottage
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- kitchen view/living room on the other side - Michigan Vacation Cottage
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- Water ski room/queen bed
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- boat paddle room/twin bunk bed w/full size futon
Traveler Reviews (35)
Great Time
Guest: Kimberly A.
Date of Stay: 08/26/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
A friend and I stayed just for a weekend and had a great time. The Little Red Boathouse is located right in the middle of everything that we wanted to do. We spent a day in Leland, a day in Traverse City, and a day at Sleeping Bear Dunes. Everything was within a 25 mile radious and was easily accessible. Thank you for giving us the opportunity of staying at this cute little spot of beauty.
Owner response:Thank you for staying at the Little Red Boathouse and I'm so happy you and your friend enjoyed Leelanau. I hope you will be able to come back in the future for a longer visit, because there is so much exploring to do in Leelanau County. Fondly, Cheri
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
Great Location for the Little Red Boat House
Guest: Sue
(Rochester Hills, MI USA)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/01/11
We loved staying at the Little Red Boat House. We sat outside looking out at the lake, enjoying the cool breeze. The full kitchen was nice but, we grilled our dinners outside on the grill that was provided. We enjoyed the firepit every evening as well. The location was perfect we were close enough to Traverse City that we could go in for the film festival. We went to the public beach in Glen Haven for rock hunting. Ate at the famous Art's in Glen Arbor. And wine tasting at the many wineries...and unlike California most did not charge for the tastings. We couldn't have asked for a better location. We will stay the "Little Red Boat House" in the future.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Charming and perfect for a small family...
Guest: 5323
(Grand Rapids, Mi)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 07/27/11
The Little Red Boathouse was a wonderful place to spend one of the hottest weeks of the summer. Although the back and front yards are not very large for small children, there is ample play space along the sides of the cottage and on the deck. The kitchen had everything we needed to make every meal we brought from home. The lake was fairly sandy, but with some weeds, so we opted to take the 2-3 mile drive to Lake Michigan for most of our swimming. Upon arrival, the cottage was extremely clean and welcoming. You are within walking distance to a very quaint grocery store and produce stand, so that was very fun to visit daily. We explored all the towns surrounding the area and easily came back for nap times and were close enough to explore again in the afternoon. We will very likely return to make many more family memories in Leelanau County.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
We will be back next year!
Guest: Teresa
(Saginaw MI)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/14/11
We can't say enough about how much we enjoy our yearly vacation at the Little Red Boat House. This is at least the fifth year we've spent a week in July enjoying the beautiful property and surroundings. I am so glad that I found this listing on-line and we couldn't be happier. The boat house is comfortable, enchanting, very well equiped and extremely private. The lake is beautiful and this year we sat with our early morning coffee on the deck and watched a Loon feed and groom. The sunsets are absolutely gorgeous! We would highly recommend this property to anyone. Jim and Teresa
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Guest: Bryan and Missy/Niles
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Date of Stay: 09/26/10
Review Submitted: 05/25/11
Thank you so much for this time away. Bryan and I enjoyed ourselves very much. Even with the cold and rain. We hope to come back next year with the girls. Love ya's all
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Guest: Claudia and Dave/Kalamazoo
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Date of Stay: 09/05/10
Review Submitted: 05/25/11
We packed a lot of bonding, laughter, stories and general good cheer in under 700 square foot of cottage. This was a perfect long weekend before the start of a busy fall for our family. Best wishes
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Guest: Bob and Cheri, Emory and Betty/Brownstown, MI
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Date of Stay: 08/23/10
Review Submitted: 05/25/11
We really enjoyed our stay at your cottage . It was exactly like the pictures on the website! No surprises, very relaxing. Bob, my husband caught a few small bass- he was happy. The futon mattress was very comfortable. My mom and dad totally like their weekend and said they could come back again! The cottage is very well equipped. We spent days wondering the small towns- nights on the back deck or by the fire pit, playing games at the table and having fun. Thanks for sharing your Little Red Boathouse with us.
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Guest: Jim and Michelle/Ft Wayne In
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Date of Stay: 08/14/10
Review Submitted: 05/25/11
My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful time coming up north to your cottage. It was so nice to have a bottle of wine under the stars on the deck! So peaceful and quiet! Very bittersweet for us to leave. Need to go home to Ft Wayne, IN and see our 4 kids. We miss, will not forget the beautiful sunsets! Thanks
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Guest: Susan and Madelyn, Dick and Alice/ Indianpolis
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Date of Stay: 08/05/10
Review Submitted: 05/25/11
Grandma and Grandpa and daughter #4 and 7 year old granddaughter, Madelyn are very grateful to have been allowed to occupy your Little Red Boathouse for a few days. It's fun to get away from a big city Indianapolis and be able to leave windows open at night feel safe on the deck until the wee hours and sit alone at the beach by the Maritime Museum after the sun sets. We felt quite at home in the little cottage by the side of the road. Alice Thank you for sharing your cottage with us, my favorit part of it was the bunk beds Madelyn I'm Grandpa, along for the ride to Northern Michigan which we have done for the past 5 years. It has been a nice stay here at the Little Red Boathouse. Very comfortable and relaxing. Went for a walk in the Lake yesterday and sat uner the stars last evening. Enjoyed our stay at your away from home facilities Dick What a perfect 'home away from home' for Grandma, Grandpa, Madelyn and Susan. I think this is our favorite spot in the five years we've been coming up North together. Visited Leland, Northport, Suttons Bay, Glen Arbor and Glen Haven, and loved coming back to the Little Red Boathouse to work a jigsaw puzzle, play games and relax by the lake at night. Beautiful stars Susan
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Guest: Sherrie, Janet, Kelly
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Date of Stay: 06/17/10
Review Submitted: 05/25/11
Northern Getaways Explorers.... Three original sisters shared a taste of paradise, exactly what we needed. Activities: wine tasting, fishing, a perfect fire and lots of sister time! We had an amazing escape from the beginning to the end. Thank you (mostly written with magazines cutouts very creative) We've had a wonderful weekend of shopping, wine tasting , fishing and relaxing. thank you, Kelly Thank you so much for this great weekend. My sisters and I had such a fun time and we loved the cottage so much! Great memories were made. Sherrie I know that the next people will enjoy the Little Red Boathouse as much as we did. Janet
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