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Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage

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A house with a covered porch, a lawn, and trees.
A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a gray sofa with a yellow pillow, and a patterned armchair.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a black faucet.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a dining area with a patterned chair.
A dining area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and teal chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Set along the lakeshore, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 6 guests with 2 bathrooms. Enjoy outdoor relaxation on the deck or patio while engaging in nearby fishing, mountain biking, and waterskiing. Explore local attractions like BigLITTLE Wines and Ciccone Vineyard and Winery for a taste of adventure.

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Suttons Bay, MI
  • Place, bigLITTLE Wines
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Ciccone Vineyard and Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Leelanau Sands Casino
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bed 2

1 Queen Bed

Bed 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Child Bed

living room

1 Double Futon

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage

Conveniently located in lovely Leelanau County, you will find our newly renovated cottage directly on the Leelanau Bike Trail. Our 1950’s Merbert Creek Cottage is just 4 miles to Suttons Bay and 10 miles to downtown Traverse City. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage is the perfect “Northern Michigan Getaway”. A great location to gather after a long day at the beach, shopping or exploring the surrounding area. Minutes away from several highly recommended local wineries, shops, and beautiful beaches.

You will be directly on the TART Trail which is not only great for biking, but also a wonderful walking trail. This property is sure to please everyone traveling to our area!



The cottage has three bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen bed and private bathroom. Bedroom 2 has a queen bed. Bedroom 3 has a twin-sized bunk bed. Bedroom 2 and 3 share the hallway bathroom.

Amenities include: Gas grill, custom black walnut dining table, exterior deck, Wi-Fi, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, wine fridge, dishwasher, washer & dryer, flat screen TV(s).

Don't miss out on booking this beautiful cottage. 5 night minimum during June, July and August vacations, 3 night minimum for the rest of the year. Check in is 4pm and check out time is 10am unless other arrangements have been made.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
-Quiet hours are 10pm to 8am per township ordinances. -You must be 25 years of age and have positive reviews to book this property. -No pets
-No smoking in the house or on the property. -Booking guest must be present for the entire reservation. -No bachelor/bachlorette parties
-No parking on grass -Booking guest is responsible for actions/damages of all guests at the property. -No other guests other then on original booking.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2298103
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Suttons Bay

Located in Suttons Bay, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Great Lakes Children's Museum and Jacob's Corn Maze. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • bigLITTLE Wines - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 15 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 24 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Torch Lake - 56 min drive - 76.8 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Farm Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Cove Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage ?

As of Sep 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage on Oct 18, 2026 start from $476, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage located?

This family-friendly Suttons Bay vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of bigLITTLE Wines and L. Mawby Vineyards. Lake Michigan is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

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
Lovely well appointed cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and comfy cottage with direct access to the Leelanau bike trail and conveniently close to Sutton's Bay. Has all the amenities you could want for a fun and relaxing family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a fantastic house in a great location, 5 minutes from DT Suttons Bay. Very clean. Great yard. Game room for the kids. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great rental. We are repeat customers and will rent this property again. It’s spotless, extremely well appointed, fabulous location, perfect for bikers, great host communication. A and all the stars.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A top notch house with the best appliances, lighting, bathrooms, and location next to a rails-to-trail.The windows do a great job of reducing any traffic noise. The one-car garage is a playroom. Great fun for the whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great stay and location. Second time we’ve stayed and enjoyed everything, clean, updated home, etc. only negative was tv and internet service was not the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 27, 2025
I was notified of the intermediate service at 9:29 PM. I responded within two minutes of the message. I immediately called spectrum and had them run diagnostics and was told everything was within range. I had a technician out the next day. They replaced the modem and router. Everything works great.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect. As a family of 5, we had plenty of space. It had a cozy feel and had everything you would need. The kids loved the ping pong table and foosball. We even used the firepit one night. The host was great at answering questions and responded quickly. The beds were super comfortable. We were worried about the twin bunk bed set up, afraid they would be too small for our 19 y.o. But they were bigger than expected, and he fit perfectly.The location is convenient. Suttons Bay is between Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and Traverse City. So, it wasnt too far to get to either spot to sightsee, dine, etc. If we nake it back to thr UP, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was exceptionally clean and well appointed. Charlie was very easy to communicate with. Centrally located to the wineries on Leelanau Peninsula.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding trail side home near TVC and Suttons Bay

One of the best stays we’ve had. Beautiful and thoughtfully outfitted home with all the amenities of a high-end hotel. Fantastic location and setting. Close to all the area attractions. Cannot go wrong staying here, and Charlie is a gracious and super responsive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If I could give more than 5 stars I would. I’d give 10 stars. Best VRBO we have ever rented.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place to Stay

This little home is absolutely adorable! If I could have bought it from the property manager I would have. The communication was very quick and efficient and the owners ensure your stay is nothing short or wonderful. We will be staying again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall color and bike tour

Very impressed with the cleanliness and quality of workmanship in home. Very convenient to bike trail, Suttons Bay and several wineries. It was a great home base for our Leelanau and Old Mission adventures. Plan on visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House, Great Location

We enjoyed everything about staying at the house. I'll point out some highlights below. The house seems to be recently remodeled and was well done. Very clean There are so many amenities and little touches around the house that make staying here great. Quiet location but very close to wineries and restaurants around the peninsula.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would 100% recommend. We will definitely return. Super clean home. Gel comfortable. Quick responses from the owner. If we were to critique one thing, master bedroom has a queen bed. Would prefer a king.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage I’

The home was beautiful, very clean, and well appointed. Charlie was amazing to work with and left me lots of snacks.! I will definitely be back! P
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at lovely house

This house is beautifully located in the farmland outside Suttons Bay, right off the bike trail and convenient to Lake Michigan, restaurants, and the grocery store. The house itself is clean and attractive and had everything we needed for our family stay, including coffee, bottled water, a bottle of wine and some snacks. We loved the fire pit and s'mores-making supplies! The bedrooms and bathrooms were nicely designed and laid out and there were lots of common areas for hanging out. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip up North!

Lovely and clean house! Enjoyed cooking a couple dinners on the grill! Near to golf, boat launch and wineries. Easy to drive to many near-by cities/towns. Enjoyed the near-by trail for daily walks. We had a couple fires in the evenings. Fun time for all of us! 😄😄
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem on the TART

This Place is right in so many ways! Clean Bright New Comfortable This was great for our family reunion in Sutton’s Bay. You can literally access the TART trail right off the back yard! Charlie was very responsive when we had some minor issues. Snacks and coffee were a nice touch. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Home!

The home is immaculate, comfortable, and private. The owner was helpful and accommodating. We use VRBO very often, and this was one of my better experiences. My wife was delighted with the kitchen and found it very well equipped. Plenty of yard space if you have children, and the backyard connects directly to a bike path. I was also pleasantly surprised to find a ping pong and foosball table in the garage. My only request is that the owner adds a fire pit somewhere on the property. Overall this place is an A+
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2023
We are so happy you and your family enjoyed your time here at the cottage. Thank you for being such great guests. We added a fire pit and welcome you back to enjoy the cottage and Leelanau County!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay

Our family (husband, wife and 2 small kids) very much enjoyed this house. It was perfect for what we were looking for, as it provided a clean, newly remodeled, impeccably furnished home for our family to stay in. Everything was new and the owners did a great job on the furnishings. The game room was a nice touch in the garage and the outdoor patio was perfect for our evening meals (no bugs surprisingly!) The only thing we wish was included was a fire pit for evening bon fires and s’mores. As far as location, being right next to the trail is awesome and its easy to get to either downtown Sutton’s Bay or further west activities like Lake Leelanau, Leland, etc. I’m sure wine lovers, I.e. visitors without small children will absolutely love the location as there’s probably 30 wineries within a very short drive. Speaking of small children, the only downside is the house is on a pretty busy highway, although it is set back some with a yard separating it so it’s not a huge deal, but you do obviously have to pay close attention when they are outdoors. Would recommend this house to anyone and we would gladly stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2023
Thank you for the great review Michael and thank you for being great guests. We are happy you enjoyed your stay at the cottage. Unfortunately our country road can get a little busier right around Traverse City's Cherry Festival week. We have added a fire pit and hope to see your family back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place to stay!

I'm not sure you could find a more perfect place to stay up north! One of the cleanest, nicest vacation rentals we've stayed at in a long time. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place.

We enjoyed our stay and will look to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and comfortable home!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. House is spacious, very clean, and well-furnished, and the setting is beautiful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful remodel & great location

Beautifully remodeled house that fit myself, my husband, two grandparents and two toddlers perfectly! The location to the tart trail cannot be beat if you are coming up for biking. We would def stay here again...and might be planning a fall trip already :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

BEAUTIFUL HOME!

The home is beautifully done! Everything was clean and comfortable! The Owner responded quickly to any questions we had and was very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Charlie Leiby

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Hi, My name is Charlie, my wife Cynthia are excited to share our family cottage. This house was originally built by my grand parents in 1953. We purchased the house from our family in early 2020. Our goal was to keep this house and property in our family and share this with others. We started off the renovation by adding an addition which is the master suite and bath. We have replaced the roofing, siding, windows, exterior doors, electrical, plumbing, heating & cooling including AC. We also removed all the interior walls, changed room & wall locations, installed all new insulation, drywall, paneling, beams, doors, kitchen, appliances, bathrooms ect.. Everything in this cottage is new. We know you will love your stay here.

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