Little Red Boat House (Cottage)

• Great visit!

  Great visit!

  • Guest Ann
  • Date of stay 08/09/12
  • Review Submitted 08/14/12
  This was our third trip to the Little Red Boathouse. The recent renovations have made it even better! Full length glass doors in both bedrooms provide the most beautiful view of the lake. The location between Leland and Glen Arbor is great. You will not find better (or cuter!) accommodations for the price.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Ann, I'm so glad to have you and your family back for the third time and that you had a good time. You and your family were one of our first renters in 2008/2009. I hope you will continue to stop back and see what's new at the boathouse because the remodeling will be continuing for the next few years. It's so nice to have returning renters like you.

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• We loved the Little Red Boat House!

  We loved the Little Red Boat House!

  • Guest wismomof3
  • Date of stay 07/07/12
  • Review Submitted 07/18/12
  We had a fantastic time at the Little Red Boat House! The cottage is well-maintained, very comfortable and well-equipped, and has just enough space for a family of 4 to spend a week comfortably. The listing was accurate, the photos are right on, and the view of the lake is even better than described. Everything was very clean, and we felt at home immediately. Cheri was very responsive and proactive with information. We would definitely recommend the Little Red Boat House to anyone, and if we found ourselves back in the area, we'd definitely come back to the LRB! There is SO much to do in the area! Climb the big dune at Sleeping Bear Dunes, spend some time on Lake Michigan at the BEAUTIFUL Good Harbor Beach, just a few miles down the road. Hang out in Leland and browse shops in Fishtown (eat at the Bluebird, and grab some ice cream in town afterward). Shop and see the galleries in Glen Arbor. Have some English pub grub right down the road at the Little Traverse Inn (Chicken Tikka Sandwich!). Eat some freshly baked blueberry slab pie from Michigan Trader (you can walk there). Enjoy some deiscious sausages and meats from Pleva's in Cedar. Golf at the Sugar Loaf Old Course. Go have a taco for us at the Cedar Sol Hydro Farm (we saw it on the way out of town, and had already eaten, but it's on the list for next time!) We ran out of time, but had a fantastic week in the area, and the Little Red Boat House was the perfect "home base."

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Great Time

  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.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway.

  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

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• Great Location for the Little Red Boat House

  Great Location for the Little Red Boat House

  • Guest Sue
  • 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: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Charming and perfect for a small family...

  Charming and perfect for a small family...

  • Guest 5323
  • 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: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

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• We will be back next year!

  We will be back next year!

  • Guest Teresa
  • 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: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

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  • Guest Bryan and Missy/Niles
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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Additional information about rental rates

A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required for reservation. Reservations are confirmed via email, after deposit is received. Accept checks or money orders only, no credit cards excepted.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

A $200.00 refundable security deposit (separate check) refunded upon final inspection. A $100 cleaning fee is required with balance due payment two weeks before check in date. Maximum guests is four, additional guests with approval is $25.00 per day.