Enjoy the Lake Leelanau sunrises from the large deck on this lakefront home.
Location: Lake Leelanau, Lake Leelanau, Northwest, Michigan, USA (23 miles NW of Traverse City; Between Suttons Bay and Leland) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Keywords: home, lakefront, cottage, Lake Leelanau Peninsula, waterfront, rental
Built in 1996, this 2300 square foot Lake Leelanau cottage offers 100 feet of private frontage directly on the lake. Lake Leelanau is a 23 mile long, all-sports lake with crystal clear water, natural sandbars, and excellent walleye and smallmouth fishing.
"Merriweather" is located 30 feet from the water's edge with a greenspace that offers lots of natural privacy and attracts an assortment of birds. The lakefront area features a hard sand bottom with shallow water for wading and swimming.
A 75-foot aluminum dock has two 8-foot by 10-foot platforms - one at each end of the dock - which are great for viewing and participating in lake activities. Use of a 14-foot aluminum rowboat, canoe, kayak, oars and life preservers is included.
Sleeping areas, each with a full bath with a tub and/or shower, are on three levels of living. The master bedroom on the main level has a king bed and an ensuite bathroom. The upstairs level has one bedroom with a queen bed and trundle beds, and a separate loft with a double-sized futon. The upstairs level bedroom and loft share a bathroom with a shower. The basement has a bedroom with a queen bed and twin bunks. A bonus room in the walk-out basement has two twin beds, a sofa, and a kitchen table and chairs. The two rooms share a full bath.
The main floor has a fully equipped kitchen with snack bar. The open great room and dining room have sliding glass doors leading to the wrap-around deck which faces the lake.
Nestled across from rolling hills and cherry orchards (prime hiking areas), Merriweather is located within three miles of two public boat launches.
A short drive away are casinos, Lake Michigan, public beaches, the Crystal River, Sleeping Bear National Dunes, golf courses, excellent restaurants, shopping, wineries, art galleries, and Interlochen Arts Academy. Traverse City and Glen Arbor are within 25 miles; Leland and Suttons Bay are within six miles.
No Smoking, No Pets.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : Just bring your beach towels.
- Garage : One bay available for renters' use.
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : Two beds are standard width; two trundle beds are 30" wide.
- Bunk Bed : Standard twin-size beds.
- Convertible Bed : Futon converts into a double bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3)
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Dishes, glassware, utensils, and pots and pans provided.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Includes coffeemaker and blender.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Propane gas grill.
- Deck/Patio : Large wooden deck complete with picnic table and deck furniture.
- View/Location
- Lakefront : 100 feet of private shoreline features a hard sandy bottom with shallow water for wading and swimming.
- Communications
- Telephone (4)
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 75' Dock with two 8' X 10' Deck Platforms, 14' Rowboat W/Oars, Canoe, Kayak, Life Preservers, Picnic Table, Firepit, WIFI, 42" flat screen TV
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : High chair and child-sized picnic table available.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Minimum age is 25 years old. A copy of a driver's license which matches the address on a check is required.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Casinos, Festivals, Art Galleries, Wineries, Interlochen Arts Academy, Crystal River Canoeing, National Cherry Festival
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Peak Summer: June 30 - September 8, 2012; $3500/week (Sat-Sat)
July 4th or Cherry Festival Week: $3800
Weekly rentals only.
Limited to 12 total people during a week's rental.
Includes use of 14-ft. aluminum fishing boat, kayak, canoe, and linens and towels.
6% Michigan use tax is added to all rentals.
$700/week holding/security deposit required. Refundable if given 90 days notice.
Total amount due 45 days before reservation date.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Lake Leelanau Lakefront, 3 BR+ Loft, Bonus Rm, 3BA, Sleeps 12
Year Purchased: 1996
Why the Owner Chose Lake Leelanau
We love the Leelanau Peninsula! Where else are there hills and lakes, towns and farms, art festivals and Walleye contests, all in one location? A favorable climate, crystal clear lakes and streams, and great shopping in quaint harbor towns are what drew us to the peninsula in the first place. The variety of available activities far exceeds any other vacation area of its type. We bought on the Leelanau Peninsula because it's laid-back enough to get away from it all, yet close enough to civilization to enjoy fine restaurants, excellent wines and world-class concerts. The Cherry Capital Airport has daily jet service to many large cities.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Merriweather features sunrise views and shaded midday and evening relaxation. With its manicured lawn areas, as well as wild green spaces, it offers privacy for guests and a haven for a variety of birds. Great hiking opportunities are available across the street in the cherry orchards and the seasonal wooded roads. One of our favorite family activities is driving to Glen Arbor where we spend the afternoon climbing the Sleeping Bear Dunes, driving along the Pierce Stocking Drive, and looking out at Lake Michigan from a 450-foot high dune. We then shop at the Cherry Republic (retail store specializing in cherry-related products), eat dinner at the Boone Docks, and watch the sunset over Lake Michigan.
Owner's Map of Lake Leelanau
We are retired educators who married 31 years ago and combined two households. We stored our extra pots, pans and dishes, hoping to get a cottage "someday". That "someday" came less than one year later, when we bought our first cottage in downstate Michigan. After many wonderful summers with our children there, we started vacationing on Lake Leelanau and bought our property in 1996. Our children are grown now, with children of their own, but they still find time to vacation with us at Merriweather. We hope your family chooses to create Merriweather memories of their own.
Property Photos
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- Enjoy the Lake Leelanau sunrises from the large deck on this lakefront home. - Lake Leelanau Rental
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- Great room on main level of our Lake Leelanau home. - Lake Leelanau Rental
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- Master bedroom with king bed on the main level. Full bath attached. - Lake Leelanau Rental
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- Fully equipped kitchen includes microwave and dishwasher. Snack bar seats 5.
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- Upper level bedroom has queen bed, trundle beds and attached bathroom.
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- View of deck and Lake Leelanau from great room and dining room.
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- Basement bedroom has a queen bed, bunk beds and a full bathroom.
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- Dining area in the great room overlooks the deck facing Lake Leelanau.
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- Walk-out basement bonus room includes twin beds, sofa, and table and chairs.
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- Deck and patio facing Lake Leelanau offer places to play as well as relax.
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- 100-ft shoreline with hard sandy bottom and clear water is private and peaceful.
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- The dock is 75-ft long with an 8'x10' deck on each end. Lake Leelanau awaits!
Traveler Reviews (3)
Guest: Ann (Her grandchild wrote this comment for her.)
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Date of Stay: 08/08/09
Review Submitted: 06/05/10
What a great vacation! Grandpa picked an awesome place! I loved everything about it! Had so much fun with the whole family! Would LOVE to come back!
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Guest: Karen
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Date of Stay: 07/29/06
Review Submitted: 06/05/10
We absolutely loved the house. It is perfect for our families. Lake Leelanau is the best. I have been coming up here since I was a child, now for several years I have been bringing my family. We love it!
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Guest: Bob
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Date of Stay: 07/22/06
Review Submitted: 06/05/10
It was a very accommodating house. You did an excellent job of having the house clean between guests. Your extra big dock and shallow sandy area was fun for the kids to throw Frisbee and play ball. The deck was great to eat out on while enjoying the view of the lake. Of all the houses/cottages we have rented over the years, you all have been the most hospitable. Thank you for your kindness! Your wine and Cherry Republic gift was a nice added touch.
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