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Private West Traverse Bay Waterfront - Sleeps 8

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A wooden cabin with a balcony and multiple windows, surrounded by trees.
A wooden deck with a railing, overlooking a body of water and surrounded by trees.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a bench, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a wall with various license plates.
A wooden interior with a flat-screen TV, shelves with books and framed photos, and a rug on the floor.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden walls, a rocking chair, a sofa, and a coffee table with books.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated lake views
    Relax with tranquil water views.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Grand Traverse Bay

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Suttons Bay, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Leelanau Sands Casino
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living Room 1

2 Twin Futons

Main floor bedroom

1 King Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Upstairs queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Suttons Bay

Located in Suttons Bay, this vacation home is on the beach. Historic Fishtown and Mission Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 15 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 24 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Front Street - 28 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 35 min drive - 40.3 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hive Coffee Co. - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private West Traverse Bay Waterfront - Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private West Traverse Bay Waterfront - Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private West Traverse Bay Waterfront - Sleeps 8?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private West Traverse Bay Waterfront - Sleeps 8 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Suttons Bay vacation home is just steps from Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms and Black Star Farms are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

West Bay Retreat

We had a great week at this nice property with a beautiful view of the West Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is on the water - great location

We visited in fall and loved being so close to the water. We enjoyed watching and hearing the water from the deck and inside through big windows! Sutton’s Bay is a small charming town and the Leelanau area offers great places to explore, including wine tasting, beaches and lighthouses.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer family vacation

Lovely cabin on the bay. Perfect waterfront cabin for a summer vacation. Everything we were looking for. Kids could walk out to the lake and safely play. Close to Sutton’s.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous house on the lake shore

Our family of four had a lovely week in this house. We ate most meals on the large deck, looking over the lake. The pebble-shore, dock, and kayaks were big hits. It was a short drive to the Leelanau bike trail trail, and I slightly longer drive to Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and many nice hiking trails. This place is a winner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful sunrises, quiet and friendly neighborhood, great family cottage

We loved spending 10 days at this cottage. It is just as the photos and listing described. It is a relaxed, comfortable cottage, well-appointed, awesome east-facing deck and fun fire pit area. Brian and Cathy were easy to communicate with and responsive to our questions. The location is great - a short drive (or substantial walk!) to Suttons Bay. Thanks for sharing it with our family!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded Lake Home

My family enjoyed our visit very much. We spent a good deal of time on the spacious deck looking out over the bay. We tend to cook a fair bit on our vacations and the kitchen was well appointed with plenty of pots, pans, etc. The home is on a secluded road and is very quiet and private. It is also close to Suttons Bay so shopping, etc., are convenient. The homes dock provided a good platform for launching kayaks and swimming but the water is too shallow to dock a boat. Host was great and I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. Beautiful property. Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Lakehouse Retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is exactly as depicted. Others noted a smell of mustiness - we did not experience this at all. The house was clean and decorated as a family lake house, which was exactly what we were looking for. We could feel that the owners love and enjoy the space themselves. It felt as if we were staying at a friend's house - cozy and welcoming, not sterile. Great location, just a short drive to Suttons Bay, Leland, Leelanau wineries, etc.,
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

beautiful view

pictures of the property in the listing are accurate with one exception, the view is better ! Kitchen is well equipped. plenty of good deck furniture but not down by the lake The house is a little musty smelling.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nothing Better

We couldn't have asked for a nicer home or location for a family vacation, including our dog. The home was very comfortable and well stocked. The neighborhood peaceful and friendly. Our favorite memories will be the nightly gatherings around the fire and being a family. Bring a telescope if you have one because you'll get great views of Jupiter and Saturn. Moons, rings and all! Many, many thanks to Brian and his family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay, great location.

Great place to stay, great location. House was musty smelling.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 27, 2021
Sorry to hear about the musty smell upon arrival. It has been very damp and unseasonably warm this fall which is beyond our control. Typically, we would be running the furnace by now which would alleviate this issue.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Wonderful Getaway for the Family

This was a great home with an off the beaten path location. Just what we were looking for! Sunrises, thunderstorms, waves and rocks...just what the doctor ordered! Eight adults slept comfortably. Brian was quick to respond to all our inquiries.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent Rental

Owner was very good in being sure we were comfortable and had no problems. Nice road for walking and strolling. Lovely view of sunrises. Handy to Suttons Bay: groceries, shopping, dining. Well equipped with spices, towels and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to astay

Well stocked cabin right on the lake with a private beach! Great trip. Would recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

suttons bay get away

Brian was awesome. We loved hanging on the upper deck and looking at the water. Great place if you have dogs as the upper deck is fenced in with a gate so easy access for the dogs to hang when drying off and not having to go through the house. Can't wait until next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property!

We spent a week at this wonderful home and loved it so much! Very spacious and beautiful views. The owners were very gracious and helpful with all the property notes to make our stay perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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