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On the Beach right in the heart of Leland!

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My favorite view! Beautiful flowers and the view of the islands.
Beach
Beautiful beach side deck for watching sunsets!
Beach front view.
Driveway view of the home. The Home was built in 1911.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Leland, MI
  • Place, Lake Leelanau
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Fishtown
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Van's Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 5

1 Twin Bed

Blue Room

2 Twin Beds

Master

1 Double Bed

Pink Room

2 Twin Beds

Red Room

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

On the Beach right in the heart of Leland!

Lake Michigan beachfront home in the village of Leland, MI.

The charming Leland Lakefront Cottage is a beautiful authentic private summer residence in the historic town of Leland. An "up north" Michigan experience in Leelanau County truly from a bygone era of summers spent on the shore of refreshing Lake Michigan enjoying breezes off the lake while watching a lovely sunset. The cottage Accommodates 9 guests - with 4 generously sized bedrooms, one small bedroom and 3 bathroom plus post beach shower on the lower level to rinse sandy beach bodies and feet.

Large picture windows in the living and dining area overlooking Lake Michigan and the view of the Manitou Islands.

Sandy Lake Michigan beach access out the back door. Located just south of the Leland Harbor to watch the boats coming and going throughout the day. Access to 2 large outdoor decks and seating areas. Kayaks available on site-bring life jackets. Linens and towels provided. Housekeeping included post visit. Parking for 3-4 vehicles-no boats or other vehicles.

Lovely grounds, flowers, and landscaping in a private wooded setting, quiet, serene yet close to all Leland has to offer (walking or biking distance to grocery, shops, restaurants).
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Leland, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Historic Fishtown - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Van's Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 43 min drive - 59.5 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leelanau Pie & Pastry - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fiddleheads - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tandem Ciders - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nittolo's Seafood And Social - ‬9 min drive

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. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

Awesome

We had a fabulous rime. the cottage is so sweet with great location to beach, town and all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Location, location, location!

Fantastic view from a vintage, cozy home. Walking distance to Leland and all that it offers. And a beach and Lake Michigan for your backyard!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 12, 2020
Our family thanks you! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Wonderful!

The house was lovely! Rented the home to celebrate thanksgiving with our family coming from various places. The house and location were amazing. The kitchen was well equipped, the view amazing and the fireplace very cozy. Sara attended to our every whim and made sure we had a wonderful time! Love this place!!!!👍👍👍👍
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
We thank you! Very happy that you enjoyed your Thanksgiving at our special family place. Hope you're able to visit us again sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merrill S.

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

Bliss

We were able to catch the bonus days of summer at this lovely cottage. The views are just spectacular as is the beach front. The cottage has great historic significance to the community. Sara was fantastic about communicating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 4, 2021
Thank you for your kinds words. So happy for you that the weather cooperated for you and your family. Hope you make another visit to the Hancock Cottage. Sara
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine P.

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

Excellent location, beautiful property!!

We had a fantastic week renting this historic cottage on Lake Michigan! The views looking out over the lake are unmatched, making it easy to enjoy the outside even when the weather was uncooperative. We enjoyed kayaking, walking the private beach, and the town of Leland a short walk away. Plenty of space for our family of five plus grandparents to spread out. The flowers and grounds are beautiful in the summer with lots of comfortable outdoor seating to sit and bird watch. A lovely property we would happily stay at again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2021
Thank you for your kind words and so glad your family made wonderful memories and enjoyed their stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JP R.

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

Historical gem

We loved our stay. The host was communicative, and thorough, and thoughtful touches were made throughout the house, down to labeling different lights. Our group had a wonderful time and I'd love to go back. The location is the best you can get - walking distance to town, privacy on the beach, and a neat old well-maintained house on a hill with unobstructed views. If you like the charm of older properties and appreciate how lovingly a house can be maintained, then you will love this house. The huge picture windows looking out on the blue waters of Lake Michigan, coupled with the majestic stone fireplace give you a feel that you cannot easily duplicate.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Loved It

Beautiful house in great location with best views you can imagine. Owners were great and very helpful too. Five stars all around!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful fall stay!

We had a wonderful family fall trip at this delightfully historic Cottage. The cottage is comfortable and well equipped. The star of the show is the amazing view!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Beautiful house, amazing location

This big house has everything you could possibly want, including an outstanding coffee bar. Plus the location on Lake Michigan, with your own beach, kayaks, beach towels, etc. It's a five-minute walk to historic Fishtown and excellent restaurants. I would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 28, 2021
Thank you for your kind words and so happy you enjoyed your stay. Hope you can come back for another stay again!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

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

Wonderful location

We had a lovely stay at the cottage. The location was perfect and the landscaping was beautiful! Sara responded to all requests very quickly. We love the area and hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2021
Our family thanks you! So glad you enjoyed your stay at the Hancock cottage!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Perfect week in Leland

This house has everything you want and need - from the location to the amenities to a wonderful host! There is not one thing I would change. Hopefully we will be able to visit again next year and make more great memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Hancock Heaven

Couldn’t be more beautiful!
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2020
It sure is a slice of heaven! Glad you enjoyed your time at the Hancock cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Great Vacation

The house was even better than the pictures. The views from the large picture windows was beyond. Lake Michigan just steps outside the door and Fishtown a short walk. It is the most perfect setting. But most of all, we loved how we felt like we stepped back in time in a simpler life. Thank you
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Thank you for sharing your experience. It is special.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Collin M.

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

Excellent stay, quiet, peaceful, convenient

Family gathering with seven adults and two kids. Plenty of room and privacy, very peaceful location that is also very accessible to town and highway to reach other areas. Owner/manager very kind and helpful. We hope to stay here again every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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