Heron Cottage sits inside the village on 6 acreas of your own private reserve
Location: Northport, Northwest, Michigan, USA (On Leelanau Peninsula; N of Traverse City, near Leland) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)
Keywords: Vacation, Rental House, Northport, Michigan, rental, Leelanau, Lake Michigan
Heron Cottage - European Charm, Gothic Revival: our wonderful, new vacation home.
This fabulous, new, two-bedroom, two-bath cottage was the inspiration of a very creative builder and has been lovingly furnished by Ravenspeak Design Interiors. Enjoy hand-crafted cabinets and cherry countertops in our charming, designer kitchen, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, tiled baths, soaring ceilings, and covered porches for entertaining or cocktails. Ceiling fans and Central Air Conditioning make this one of the most comfortable cottages for hot, summer days.
In a quaint, lovely village, and just steps from the shores of Northport Bay!
Our great rates reflect our desire for great guests who appreciate this terrific cottage and it's ENCHANTING spaces!
This European-style cottage with its steeply pitched roof, arched windows, and cedar shake siding, makes an idyllic vacation rental.
The Grand Traverse Lighthouse is just north of the village, next to the Leelanau State Park and Sand Dunes. Walk to beaches, shops, and restaurants!
Live here for a spell and weave dreams of the future! Come to relax, to rejuvenate!
The Heart of the House: comfortable, designer lounges and original paintings enhance the living room with its white oak floors and vaulted ceiling with stained-glass fan high above. The classic, Adams-style, gas fireplace is easy to "light" for a cozy evening if the night is chilly.
The Kitchen: Ahh! I love this kitchen! So soft white, so custom, so wonderful! Cherry countertops, white oak floors, and all the amenities: microwave, gas stove, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, Kohler porcelain double sink, and special fixtures. Designer dinnerware and tons of styles of wine glasses. We even have a custom nook for the wonderful Leelanau wines!
The dining room compliments the living room with a white oak, claw-foot dining table and elegant, comfortable Parsons chairs and Frank Lloyd Wright style stained-glass pendant light.
A delightful bedroom down has a splendid bay window and bench window seat. The tiled bathroom includes a large walk-in shower, pedestal sink, and fun paintings. (It has a loo, too!)
The upstairs comprises the master bedroom area including a sitting room and large, tiled, master bath. The master bedroom opens to the living room below from a charming balcony, closed off with French doors, and overlooking the fireplace below.
The large, private yard backs onto pines and stunning sunsets. Our own acreage connects to the cottage property and provides enjoyable sunsets and gentle wildlife. A doe has twins every year - watch them cavort. A fabulous red fox is often spotted sleeping on the road into the acreage, or cutting thru the back yard. And, watch for the eagles!
Heron Cottage offers a quiet porch filled with wicker and flooded with sun in the afternoon. Always a cool breeze here. The sunsets are fabulous!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Few Leelanau rentals have this amenity! We do!
- Linens Provided : Luxury towels. Extra towels provided for your comfort.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Off Street Parking : Quiet drive-way and additional parking on our private road next to property
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Plenty of room for Boats/RV/Trailer.
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : HDTV: 35"
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Not guaranteed
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Not guaranteed
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Microwave, toaster, electric coffee maker, dishwasher. Beautiful glassware and dinnerware. Cherry wood counter tops, custom cabinets! Stained glass window.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available : From a local retailer.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Large covered porch/breezeway for meals, cocktails and beautiful sunsets plus sunbathing on side porch!
- Balcony : Interior balcony from Master Bdrm overlooking fireplace below.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Short walk to beaches! House, on its own lot, overlooks our private 6 acres for beautiful sunsets and wildlife viewing, peaceful, secluded. A fence separates each space. Large covered porch filled with white wicker! Lilacs and blackberries in season!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : A well-behaved dog may be allowed. Deposit required.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Bedroom and bath w/shower on first floor. Lever door handles and faucets. No grab bars, however. House has three steps for entry from outside. Porch at same level as first floor from living room porch door.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Great Sandy Beaches on Lake Michigan and Northport Bay, all just minutes away; walk or drive. Marina w/availability and boat launch. Sailing school in village: please inquire. Lighthouses! Start with Grand Traverse Lighthouse, north of the village. Climb to the light and tours of living quarters. Biking and hiking: hilly and fabulous. Lake views from many vantage points. Many Wineries within an easy drive.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan 1 - May 27, 2012 .. $ 595/week
May 27 - Jul 1, 2012 .. $ 995/week
Jul 1 - July 8, 2012 .. $1275/week
July 8 - Aug 12, 2012 .. $1190/week
Aug 12 - Sep 4, 2012 .. $ 995/week
Sep 4 - Dec 16, 2012 .. $595/week
Dec 16 - Jan 3, 2013 .. $995/Fabulous holiday weeks
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Heron Cottage - Charming Gothic Cottage in Quaint Northport
Why the Owner Chose Northport
We have owned vacation rentals on the Leelanau for over 30 years, however, we have focused on Northport for the following reasons: It is just a short drive to several beaches, Grand Traverse Lighthouse and Leelanau State Park and Dunes; equal distance to Leland, Suttons Bay, Omena; close to the Casino and many great wineries. Because it is at the northern tip of the peninsula it has less tourist traffic noise. The village is a quaint reminder of how small villages were like a century ago, yet includes a modern health and fitness center and great shops, restaurants, beaches and marina.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
Oh, the porch in summer, reading books and sipping Leelanau wine. And, on cool nights the lovely fireplace! On the north-west side of the village, the house is quiet and private.
Our private 6 acres, just behind Heron Cottage, are available to you for picking berries and jogging, biking, or x-country skiing.
Owner's Map of Northport
Terry and I have been renting our vacation homes on the Leelanau for over 30 years. Because we travel extensively we understand what our guests expect. Our Housekeeper is TOPS! We make every effort to provide attractive, eclectic and comfortable furnishings and linens.
This new cottage is our own favorite travel location!
Property Photos
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- Heron Cottage sits inside the village on 6 acreas of your own private reserve - Northport, Michigan Cottage
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- The Living Room has gas fireplace and soaring ceilings with 2nd fl. balcony - Northport, Michigan Cottage
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- 2nd Floor Master Bath with huge tiled shower, vessel sinks and vaulted ceilings
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- Charming kitchen with cherry countertops, stained glass window, high ceilings
Traveler Reviews (2)
Great place to get away
Guest: Lindsay
(Northeast Indiana)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11
Review Submitted: 04/09/11
We loved our stay at Heron Cottage! We brought our young family of 4 over Spring Break just this week. Although much of the area was still closed, as it was low season, there was still plenty to keep our family busy. We hiked in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, which was our family favorite. It was so fun to emerge from the woods and stumble onto the dunes with a fantastic view of Lake Michigan. And our kids climbed the dunes for hours! Also a favorite was Black Star Farms. The cottage provided glasses, so we were able to have a complimentary tasting. The farm was so much fun for our kids, and we loved the wine and cheese tasting. Really neat place. Overall, we were SO pleased with our stay. The house was well-furnished, the master suite was spacious and comfy, the towels were fresh and fluffy, laundry supplies were available ... we really enjoyed the fireplace. My only complaint would have been that we were a little surprised by the location. It mentioned that is was on 6 acres, but when we arrived, we were in a neighborhood. I don't know WHERE the acreage would have been. But we are social people, so we didn't mind that we weren't isolated. Northport is a really cute, friendly little village. And the walk to the beach was brief and enjoyable. Well-maintained, fantastic little place at a really great price, and close to lots of activities. Perfect. :) Thank-you for making the process and the stay so effortless.
Owner response:We're thrilled our guests enjoyed Heron Cottage and appreciate their time to give us a review. I apologize for any misunderstandings about our acreage. Because of the misunderstanding, we have better explained the house location. However our copy used to read, "House overlooks our, private 6 acres for beautiful sunsets and wildlife viewing, peaceful, secluded." The house sits on its own lot, to the front of and adjacent to the open six acres, which are to the west of the house and has its own landscaped drive; with an additional open 60 acres to the west of these that used to be a cherry orchard. A wood fence does separate the two areas. The sunsets are fabulous: weather permitting. The 6 acres used to be the site of an old original farm house which unfortunately no longer remains; only the crab apple trees, blackberries and lilacs are still there. The living room and the breezeway, face this land to the west. Our heartfelt thank you to our Heron Cottage Extended Family!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
Wonderful stay!
Guest: Dave and Phyllis
(Northwest Indiana)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10
Review Submitted: 07/05/10
The Heron Cottage is definitely as beautiful and as fine a place to stay as the pictures demonstrate! We had a wonderful week there while touring the beautiful sites (and wineries!) of the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas. The house was spotless when we arrived, and it's evident it has been excellently maintained! It is beautifully decorated--silk flower arrangements everywhere!--and yet very comfortable as well. The master bedroom suite was great, and the walk-in shower was huge! Until we arrived, we were skeptical because the price was so reasonable but, as soon as we opened the door, we knew we had located an excellent vacation home! They added wi-fi just before our arrival which was a bonus. It's an easy bike ride into town for breakfast at the Treasure Chest--it's evident that's where the town folk gather and the owner was a delight. It's also an easy drive to all of the towns and villages of the Leelanau Peninsula as well as to Traverse City. Nancy, the owner, was great to work with as we planned our trip, as she answered all of our questions promptly and helpfully. And when we encountered a brief problem with the wi-fi connection our first evening, Nancy and Terry were on top of it immediately and, within the hour, they had contacted Charter and it was resolved. Can't speak highly enough about the Heron Cottage--it's so lovely and so comfortable--and Nancy and Terry are wonderful hosts!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
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