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A glass-top table with chairs on a wooden deck overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees.
A wooden dining room with a large table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows with curtains.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, an oven, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a chair and a sofa.
A stone staircase surrounded by rocks and greenery, leading up a hill.
A two-story house with a front porch, a brick pathway leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Leelanau State Park
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Northport, MI
  • Place, Lighthouse West Natural Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Leelanau State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Traverse Lighthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lake Michigan Lake Front Cottage/Beautiful Sunsets/Northport/Cathead Bay/Beach

Located directly on 100ft of Lake Michigan waterfront at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula on Cathead Bay. Guests have direct water/beach access in front of the main house with stunning views of beautiful Lake Michigan including boats and freighters making their way around the Great Lakes, and breath-taking sunsets. Guests also have access to the private association beach on Lake Michigan approximately 1 mile down the road. Family owned since 1989 with many happy & long-time renters. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore a 45 minute drive. Excellent restaurants, cafes, bars, wineries, craft breweries nearby. Hiking, cycling; swimming, walking.

Main House: 1,575 Sqft. 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry room. Bright, open, airy floor plan with gracious dining area, spacious great room facing Lake Michigan sunsets. Family friendly kitchen with all appliances. Laundry room with washer/dryer. HD TV, DVD/VHS, High-Speed Internet Access.
Carriage House/Guest Quarters: 400 Sqft., Cedar Finished with skylights, Bedroom and 1 Bathroom. 

Total Sleeping for 10+.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events are subject to owners approval
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly NO PETS ALLOWED
Violation of house rules are subject to cancellation

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1006404
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Events are subject to owners approval
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Northport

Northport is home to this cottage. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Grand Traverse Lighthouse, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Lighthouse West Natural Area.
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Northport, MI

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse West Natural Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Leelanau State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Traverse Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Christmas Cove Beach - 14 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 31 min drive - 50.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Northport Brewing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Northport Pub & Grille - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Yard & Lake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Barb's Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fingers Crossed - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Lake Front Cottage/Beautiful Sunsets/Northport/Cathead Bay/Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Lake Front Cottage/Beautiful Sunsets/Northport/Cathead Bay/Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Lake Front Cottage/Beautiful Sunsets/Northport/Cathead Bay/Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Lake Front Cottage/Beautiful Sunsets/Northport/Cathead Bay/Beach located?

Situated in Northport, this cottage is steps from Lighthouse West Natural Area and Lake Michigan. Grand Traverse Lighthouse and Leelanau State Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunsets on Lake Michigan are the best.

Lovely cottage and gorgeous surroundings.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

The view is gorgeous. The place was clean and it was a very relaxing experience. Couldn't have had a better week weather wise
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June 2024 Family Vacation

This was our 5th year in a row renting this property and we love everything about the cottage and the location. It is quiet, peaceful, and absolutely gorgeous. The host is responsive, accommodating and easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd Delightful Time

Cottage just as advertised. Ideal location and facility. AQeather was perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time

We had a wonderful time, the weather was fantastic for most of the stay. The place was clean and deluxe. We spent a fair amount of time sitting out on the deck enjoying the views or even inside looking out the large beachfront windows. Beautiful sunsets for most of the week. All in all, very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pure Beauty. Clean and well furnished.

The setting for this house couldn’t be better. Westward facing on Lake Michigan. Sunsets likes you wouldn’t believe. It was the perfect place for our family to come together and create memories. House was very clean and kitchen well stocked. Very grateful and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another amazing trip to Cathead Bay

This is our fourth year in a row renting this fabulous cottage on Cathead Bay. Despite cold and rainy weather this year, we still had a fantastic time. The views are breathtaking, the cottage is clean and welcoming, and everything about their cottage is perfect! Chris is super responsive and helpful. We are very grateful to Chris for sharing his amazing cottage with us! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Hass House Hat Trick

I think this was our THIRD stay and as always the beauty of the lake is right upon you, especially from the 2nd floor bedrooms it feels like you're right on the water! This was our quietest stay ever as there was literally no one else on our part of Cathead Bay. The amenities are all top notch, especially the kitchen is spacious, fully equipped, and with the very best equipment. Yes, its a lot of house for just two people but we've rented up and down Cathead Bay for 30+ years and when you find the best, you stop looking.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kei S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Peaceful

We had a very relaxing time at this very clean comfortable cottage. Although we never use the area above the garage, it is so nice to have 3 bathrooms. The house is very roomy, comfortable and clean, We tried our best to keep it clean! The weather was very nice first 3 days and had some rain after that but we had plenty of chance to enjoy going down the road for the most beautiful private beach first 3days and star gazing during the night. There is a nice nature walk right behind the Light House off the Cathead Bay Rd. It was a lovely short walk in the nature. We enjoyed our activities outdoors and watching the video in the rainy days with a glass of wine or hot chocolate ! We always have a wonderful time at this house, cannot wait to come back again! Dear Hass family, thank you for letting us share your beautiful cottage!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

When the weather is right this place is heaven on earth!

Two thumbs up!!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

K M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So beautiful here!!

The views, especially sunsets, were breathtaking! Owner was helpful & all instructions were clear. Very clean & cozy cottage. Short & easy steps down to private beach & the lake! Our sons enjoyed taking a “polar plunge”. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better than I remembered

We are repeat clients because of the great location on a private road, the peace and quiet, and of course those never-ending Lake Michigan sunsets you can view from the deck or a comfy chair in the living room. The bedrooms are literally about 30 feet from the water so you can hear even the gentlest of waves rock you to sleep. We used the shared/privaate beach to access the state forest shoreline and it was great as always too.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing but the sound of wind and water

We've stayed at a half dozen locations around Cathead Bay and none have been quieter than the Hass house. It might be the beautiful and wide wooded lot, but whatever the reason it can't be beat. The bedrooms are within 50 feet of the shore so if you like the sound of water at night, just open the windows wide. The amenities are great, all the appliances seem brand new to me, especially the fridge. The place itself is spotless, couldn't be improved on. The only problem is I wish we could've stayed more than a week! But we'll be gack next year, God willing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kei S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Reunion

My husband and myself are regular repeaters to this property. We always have a nice quiet time to ourselves. This time, my friends, from Cape Cod, Los Angeles and Madison flew in to Traverse City and joined us for 3 days at the house. They were so impressed how beautiful Northern Michigan was and truly enjoyed staying at the quiet comfortable house. We had a wonderful relaxed time to catch up, took a walk to the Nature Trail and to the Light House. We cooked great meals together and talked into the late night. It was a perfect vacation for all of us. It's all because we had a very nice place to stay. Thank you very much !
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional - hated to leave!

Six of us, 3 couples, had a wonderful week on Cathead Bay. We loved the seclusion and solitude. The house was just the right size for us - each couple had their own bathroom (my husband and I stayed over the garage - very cozy). The living room was spacious, and the kitchen extremely well stocked. Everything had been thought of to make us feel at home. We were blessed with near-perfect weather - the sunsets are, indeed, spectacular. The beach is sandy and the water is shallow way out to the large rock. We had a couple of bonfires on the beach, thanks to lower lake levels this year. Thank you for making your home available - we hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cathead Bay

We really enjoyed staying here. I was a very nice clean home. The location was great and the views were fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Northport- Cathead Bay

Amazing cottage with a fantastic view of Cathead Bay. We so appreciate the host renting his vacation house to us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cousins getaway!

A truly wonderful place to stay! My sister, cousins and I take an annual trip to somewhere in Michigan. This house was perfect for us! Access to the shore of the lake was perfect and the deck was fabulous! Will definitely keep this house on our list of places to revisit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, Secluded, Amazing Sunsets

Great place to get away for a long weekend. Stayed with a group of 9 extended family members. Lots of people but never felt crowded - helps that the kids had their own room over the detached garage. Sunsets were fabulous every night. Had a few minor issues upon checking in, but the owner was extremely helpful in communicating with us to get everything worked out. Absolutely would stay here again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Fabulous place

Small road bump early on with cleaning crew. Owners worked with us to make this right. We had 6 people staying and it was fabulous. Lots of room for playing games and eating together. The spacious area made it easy to get through a rainy weekend wonderfully! We really enjoyed ourselves. It was great to be able to interact with family from different parts of Michigan. Easily able to park all the different cars that we utilized to meet at the cottage. Thank you very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 23, 2020
Pat. So happy that you and your family enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your understanding regarding the cleaning crew. We hope to have you back. You are welcome any time. Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cathead Bay Vacay

Wonderful! Very clean and well-appointed. Great location & beautiful views.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Bash with Yard Games and Sunsets

The 7 best friends had space to play yard games by day and sit watching the sunsets by night. We had enough space for the everyone to have a bed and cook in the kitchen. The space was super welcoming and comfortable. The town of Northport is cute for a coffee or doughnut as well. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants to disconnect from the busyness of everyday life and fall asleep by the waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JIM D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoy Cathead Bay

My family enjoyed our week at the Cathead Bay cottage. The cottage is very clean . The view from the cottage is amazing. I have never seen such beautiful sunsets. We loved that we could hear the waves from every room. There was a lot of space for all 10 of us. Really enjoyed the swing /bench on the deck overlooking the lake. My niece used the table out front to set up a puzzle that she worked on all week. We went to the beach at the end of the road a few times and enjoyed the solitude of a beach with little dunes. The beach in front of the cottage was compromised due to the high water levels but we still enjoyed putting our feet into the water and looking for Petoskey stones. This cottage is remote, we had no cell service unless we drove down the road a bit. The city or Northport was about 15 minutes away. We enjoyed shopping in many of the small local towns. The farmers market on Friday is a must! Overall definitely would recommend this cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views

We had a great stay at this very clean lake house. The kids enjoyed going back and forth between the beach and basketball hoop located on the property. The views from the deck were amazing. We were able to use the beautiful private beach at the end of the road as well. On one of the chilly days we took a short drive into town and had delicious donuts from Barbs Bakery. We also stopped by the Mitten Brewing Company and sat outside with some tasty beers. Highly recommend this lovely home in Northport.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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