Location: Traverse City, Northwest, Michigan, USA (Less than 15 min.NW from Traverse City in Leelanau County) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: 2-Story House
This cozy lakehouse on the shore of S. Lake Leelanau is a 15 minute drive from Traverse City and all its amenities and is within easy access to Leelanau & Grand Traverse Counties' parks, beaches, shopping, theaters,& casinos.
The lakehouse is located on a 375 ft. long lot with 75 feet of private Lake Leelanau frontage. Nestled in with cedar and birch trees, this quiet retreat is flanked on two sides by privacy fencing and includes a large front lawn overlooking the water. Cool westerly breezes provide comfort on hot days. After a splash in the lake there is a warm-water outside shower attached to the house for quick rinses which is easily accessed by the cement walk that skirts the house.
A flagstone walk meanders through the front lawn to the lake edge. A few steps takes you down to the water and to 60 feet of dock. The sandy bottom at the end of the dock provides for great swimming in clear waist-high water. When you overlook our stoney shores of Lake Leelanau, you will love the great swimming, boating, fishing, and relaxing.
This is a well-cared for, clean, newer(built in 2000), Non-Smoking, cottage-like, two-story home with 1500 sq.ft. of living space. Included is a screened-in front porch facing the lake. The back porch also offers a quiet retreat. Both porches have tables and chairs. Or snack and dine on 2 additional picnic tables out in the breeze by the lake.
Oak hardwood floors and oak cabinetry give a warm touch. The fully stocked kitchen is modern and convenient. Instant warmth and ambiance in the living room can be had with the flip of a switch for the gas fireplace. The carpeted and spacious (20 ft. long) upstairs master bedroom overlooking the lake has a queen bed and double futon.
The large main-level bedroom with hardwood floors is furnished with a queen bed. There are large tiled-floor bathrooms on both levels. A Tub/shower is in the upper bath, and a large shower is in the main floor bath.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : in the unit
- Dryer : in the unit
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking : Private driveway
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Both bedrooms have a queen bed.
- Convertible Bed : A futon couch in the upstairs bedroom folds out into a double bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : A few family friendly DVDs and VCR tapes are available for use.
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully stocked with all appliances inluding microwave, toaster, & coffee maker
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Fully stocked with cookware, bakeware, & necessary cutlery.
- Refrigerator : Full-size refrigerator includes ice maker.
- Dishwasher : The dishwasher is portable and must be rolled to sink to be used.
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai : Screened in porch facing the lake.
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 60 feet of dock into lake. Property is 1/4 mile from local boat launch
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Fishing (Charters), Biking (Rentals) & Bike Trails, Tall Ship rides, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Minor League Baseball, Farmer's Markets, Antiques, Children and Adult Museums, Casinos, Theater, many fine restaurants.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Weekly Rate .. Saturday to Saturday
Weekly rate from June 23 - June 30, 2012 $1500
Weekly rate from June 30 Through September 1, 2012 $1700 per week
Cash, Check, Money Order (NO credit cards)
Deposit 1/2 down within 10 days of reservation, balance due on arrival
Cancellation policy: No refunds after June 1st.
Any possibility of a refund is dependent on the ability to fill the cancelled week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Traverse City
The lakehouse was built in 2000 by our ( Pat and Sandy's) mother on property that adjoined our previously-owned family cottage. The property has been in our family for over 50 years. In 2002 our mother passed away, leaving the house to us. We grew up spending our summers on Lake Leelanau, fishing with our dad (who passed away when we were young) and playing and swimming in the lake until our mother forced us to take a break. We had campfires with s'mores & family reunions
We've had wonderful memories on Lake Leelanau and we would like others to make memories. So we are sharing our lakehouse for you to enjoy too.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Our place is less than 15 minutes into Traverse City where there are many things to do and see and is home of the National Cherry Festival, Traverse City Film Festival & Horse Show By The Bay.
The westerly breeze is nice and the water is warm for swimming. You can boat all the way through the narrows of Lake Leelanu up to Leland, Mi which has a historic fishtown. The launch is only 1/4 mile away. We are also only 35 minutes away from the Sleeping Bear National Park and sand dunes on Lake Michigan.
There you can climb the dunes, hike/bike the trails or canoe on the nearby Crystal River. Or you can just put your feet up at the lakehouse and relax and enjoy the sounds of the waves lapping the shore.
Owner's Map of Traverse City
The lakehouse is owned by two sisters, Pat and Sandy. Pat is a hard-working teacher's aid helping developmentally disabled students, with over 30 years of experience in her field. She has one daughter in college. Sandy worked over twenty years for UPS leaving there in 2000. She now works in the greenhouse industry for a local family retail business offering beautiful home-grown annuals and perennials. She is married to Thom who is recently retired from managing a marine oil and gas terminal. They have three adult children. Their son is going to college and lives at home in Traverse City. One daughter is residing in North Carolina. And their other married daughter lives in Traverse City.
Property Photos
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- Sunset view showing dock and looking across Lake Leelanau. - Traverse City, MI - Michigan Rental Lodging - Home on Lake Leelanau!
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- The porch & driveway that dips down in to the back side of the house from road. - Traverse City, MI - Michigan Rental Lodging - Home on Lake Leelanau!
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- This is the west side of the house with a large yard facing the water. - Traverse City, MI - Michigan Rental Lodging - Home on Lake Leelanau!
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- A view of the house, screened porch, and yard looking up from the lake.
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- Living room with gas fireplace and window overlooking the lake.
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- Completely furnished kitchen w/hardwood floor and dining area.
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- This is the other side of the upstairs carpeted bedroom with queen bed.
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- This is one side of the large upstairs carpeted bedroom with double futon.
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- The upstairs ceramic tiled bathroom with tub/shower.
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- Ground level bedroom with queen-size bed, ceiling fan & hardwood floor.
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- The screened-in porch with the lakeside view.
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- The firepit overlooking Lake Leelanau.
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- A view of Lake Leelanau in the fall. The dock is out, getting ready for winter.
Traveler Reviews (1)
Guest: Gayle Kaufeld
(Mantorville, MN)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07
Review Submitted: 04/01/07
We stayed at this beautiful lakehouse last summer, and enjoyed it very much. The location was ideal with Traverse City nearby and the quaint coastal towns along the bay to visit. The home is nicely finished and appointed. The only minor drawback was that the dishwasher is not built in, and had to be brought out of a closet to use at the kitchen sink. There was no washer and dryer either. If you are fortunate enough to stay in the upstairs master bedroom with the lakeview, you are really going to have the feeling of being on vacation. All in all, I'd recommend it.
Owner response:We have installed a washer and dryer which should make our guests experience even better. Thank-you for the helpful comments.
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