Location: Lake Leelanau, Lake Leelanau, Northwest, Michigan, USA (Located on S. Lake Leelanau - 25 minutes from Traverse City)
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Vacation Cottage, Vacation rental, Leelanau, up north, holiday rental
Very Clean Cottage on beautiful South Lake Leelanau.
This updated cottage is in the heart of Leelanau County on the shores of South Lake Leelanau. We are approximately 25 minutes from downtown Traverse City, minutes from the towns of Lake Leelanau and Cedar, a short drive to many other small towns and Parks to include: Leland, Suttons Bay, Glen Arbor, Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes and the National Lakeshore.
The cottage home clean, has three bedrooms (One Queen and two full-sized beds) and two full baths. A breathtaking panoramic view from the large screened sunroom of South Lake Leelanau is made more spectacular by the fact that the property sits next to a large farm with rolling terrain. The fully-equipped kitchen (stove, refrigerator, microwave, all cooking and eating utensils) has an eating nook and adjoining dining room. The large family room leads to the sunroom. This cottage has over 1200 square feet of living space!! A weber charcoal grill is also available for your use.
The property has an expansive lawn and 100 ft. of private lake frontage. South Lake Leelanau is a clean, clear, large, all-sports lake that is not busy. The lawn sweeps down to the water's edge and the lake has a hard sandy bottom with some rocks, is shallow, and great for swimming. A large deck at the waters edge creates the perfect place to lounge and has steps down to the dock. South Lake Leelanau connects to North Lake Leelanau, and one can travel by boat all the way to Leland for dining and shopping.
Nearby (less than 30 minutes): Sleeping Bear Dunes (and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore), Lake Michigan, several golf courses, Leelanau Sands Casino, many wineries, art galleries, towns of Cedar, Lake Leelanau, Suttons Bay, Leland, Traverse City, Glen Arbor, Northport, and many other area attractions. Dining and shopping are abundant in this resort area of Michigan!! There is great fishing on Lake Leelanau as well (perch, walleye, rock bass, small mouth bass, etc).
The rolling country roads, the roads that circle the lake, the Traverse Area Recreation Trail (TART), the Leelanau trail and numerous parks with trails makes this area very popular for road biking, hiking, enjoying fall colors and other outdoor activities. Please ask about the areas many premier sporting events to inclde: bike tours, road races, area running races, and the local art fares, festivals and wine tours.
This cottage is perfect for vacations from early spring to late fall!!
On-site Pontoon Rental is available to our guests, please call or email for more info.
WiFi and Dish Network TVs (40 inch flatscreen in family room, smaller TV in bedroom).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Window unit. Cottage also has floor fans.
- Linens Provided : Bed Linens and towel pack provided (2 bath, hand and washcloths per person and kitchen towels). Additional towel packs available. Please bring your own beach towels.
- Covered Parking : Car Port
- Off Street Parking : space in driveway and next to carport.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : space for boat trailer next to carport. No RVs allowed.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : master bedroom
- Double Bed (2) : in second and third bedrooms
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : 40" flat screen TV in family room and regular TV in bedroom. Both connected to Dish network TV. Wi-Fi is also provided. Cottage also receives 3G signal.
- DVD
- Video Game Console : PS1 with games on site for your use.
- Video Games (10) : For PS1
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : refrigerator, oven, stovetop, microwave, utensils, cookware, coffee pot, coffee grinder,blender, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Plenty of pots and pans, sharp steak knives, cutting board and knives, bowls with lids, serving utensils, dishes, glasses, wine glasses, silverware.
- Refrigerator : Full size
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Weber grill
- Deck/Patio : Large outdoor deck by water (photo), small adjoing deck.
- Lanai : large sun room, 3 Walls of windows that open with screens. Photo.
- View/Location
- Lakefront : 100 ft. private lakefront. Hard sandy bottom, some rocks.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : WiFi is provided for our guests.
- Other Amenities
- Paddle boat (5 person) is available for use, Fire pit, dock, boat bouy. Sweetwater Pontoon on site, optional rental, available to our guests only.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : games provided (both board and some yard)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Casinos, local festivals, vineyards with wine tasting/tours, Museums, Sleepng Bear Sand Dunes all in short distance
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Spring: May 1 - June 23, 2012.............$1650/week
Summer: June 23 - August 25, 2012.........$1900/week
Early Fall: August 25 - Oct, 2012.........$1650/week or $275/nt, 3 min
20 foot pontoon available to rent at $600/rental period (weekend or week)
No cleaning or linen fees. The only additional fee is the 6% Michigan tax.
We require a $300 deposit for cottage and $500 for cottage/pontoon combination
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2003
We are local to the area, reside nearby, and can supply all kinds of area information! We have owned and operated this rental property since 2003.
Why the Owner Chose Lake Leelanau
We chose this location because of the beautiful lake. Since we are local, we have visited nearly every lake and found this to be the one we enjoy the most. The property has a peaceful setting, beautiful panoramic view, and the lake is large, clean, clear and all sports. It is never busy, even on the 4th of July. Also, the surrounding communities all are excellent towns with charming shops, resturants and a variety of summer festivals.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
Just a short drive away are beautiful wineries, National Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakshore (Voted most beautiful on Good Morning America), lighthouses and many other areas of interest. Ideal for the pursuit outdoor activities such as kayaking, biking, fishing, paddleboating, swimming, etc.
Property Photos
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- deck - Lake Leelanau, MI - Michigan Cottage Home
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- sun room furniture - Lake Leelanau, MI - Michigan Cottage Home
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- photo of water and sandy bottom from dock - Lake Leelanau, MI - Michigan Cottage Home
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- Family Room
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- Pontoon
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- This is the second bedroom. There is a window to the right and a large closet.
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- lawn with firepit in background. The deck is further to the right.
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- Parial view of the master bedroom and master bath.
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- Dining area
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- Family room area
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- Eating area in sunroom
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- View of bank
Traveler Reviews (3)
Great Vacation for family
Guest: Elly
(Ft. Meyers, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10
Review Submitted: 08/28/10
We stayed the last week of July and the weather was georgeous!! The cottage was clean, sun room had nice breeze and the lake was beautiful. Our grandkids enjoyed the paddleboat and "cruising" on the pontoon. Fun little Tiki Hut bar/resturant at south end of lake, we could boat right up to it - HUGE burgers. We enjoyed having the air conditioner and WiFi. The kids enjoyed the fire pit, lawn toys and being able to jump in the lake any time they wanted. Cottage was spacious, had everything we needed.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great place for families, Very Clean, Fun Pontoon
Guest: Suzanne M.
(Birmingham, MI)
Date of Stay: 08/29/09
Review Submitted: 03/03/10
We waited until after booking to write this review!! We have visited this property for the last 4 years, and it has worked very well for our family. We have a family of 4 and typically invite a set of grandparents to come stay with us. The cottage is advertised as clean, and it has always been VERY clean. We also rent the pontoon, which is a bargain compared to commercial rentals, and nice to have on a large lake. The yard is large and flat, which works well for my children to run around and play. The lake water is clean and clear and the lake bottom is hard, sandy with few rocks. We tend to spend most of our time in the sunroom, on the deck or in the water, but there are games and even a "playstation" available for the kids. The owners will provide extra "linen packs" if you request them (helpful if one set of grandparents leave and another come!!). The two full baths are a plus.
Owner response:Thank you for the nice review!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Okay place to stay
Guest: mehandis
(Illinois, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/09/08
Review Submitted: 08/25/09
We had 6 people stay in the unit which was a little tight. The kitchen is adequate but could use some more silverware. The master bed and bath was adequate with good closet space. Pontoon rental was very expensive. The weather did not lend itself to taking the pontoon out and we used it only 2 times--conditions were windy. There were few games to occupy the children and the TV reception was poor. Mary
Owner response:I thank the guest for providing feedback. We will take them into consideration. The cottage has 1200 square feet as stated in the description, 3 bedrooms, so space cannot be changed. The pontoon rental for this guest was $475 for the ENTIRE WEEK, which if guests comparison shop will find is a bargain!! We are purchasing a newer pontoon for 2010, so prices will go up slightly. I checked the games cupboard and have over a dozen games and puzzles (see listing). In addition have the usual cards and dice. The playstation has over a dozen games as well. BUT, now that I know people want more, I will definitely shop for more over the winter. Silverwear for a complete 8 place settings plus additional is provided, but again, I will add more (remember, no dishwasher). Lastly, the TV has digital reception so while the actual reception is good, that area does only receive 3 channels.
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