Beautiful Cottage on the Water of Pristine West Bay
About the property
- House1100 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 - 7 nights
House, 2 Bedrooms + Attached Converted garage, 1 Bath, (Sleeps a maximum of 6)
100 feet of private beach in a quiet and exclusive neighborhood area. Wake up to spectacular sunrises. Look out towards Power Island(Once owned by Henry Ford). At night, look out over the water to see the lights of Traverse City in the distance.
This fully furnished newly remodeled cottage with large windows for your unobstucted panoramic views. Only 50 feet from the water (10 steps down). Every room has a view of the water. The kitchen is open to the living room which allows exceptional views as well.
The cottage is immaculate. Our renter customer feedback surveys from 2017 have rated 'cleanliness' as 'outstanding' by 100% of our renters, 'location' as outstanding by 90% of our renters. In addition, 100% of our renters indicated 'our web-site description was accurate' and 100% said that 'they would consider coming back and renting from us again'.
Each bedroom has a queen bed and the living room has a double size futon and an extra couch. WiFI is available.
The cottage is 6 miles south of Suttons Bay and 8 miles north of Traverse City. This cottage is located on a small side street away from any main road. A convenience store is less than a 5 minute walk. Perfectly located for the many activities of Traverse City and Leelanau County. Enjoy the beach, swim, boat, water ski, fish. A public boat launch is less than 1 mile away. Enjoy wine tasting at the many wineries only minutes away.
Several golf courses are nearby, one is located less than 10 minutes away. If you prefer live entertainment and gaming, the Leelanau Sands is a 12 minute drive away. The paved Leelanau trail (15 miles long) is great for hiking and biking is 1 1/2 miles away. The Vasa trail is a 25 minute ride away. Great Dining and shopping is also just minutes away.
Enjoy the many fall and winter activities. Fall activities include color tours, golf, or wine tasting at the numerous nearby wineries. Winter activities such as downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding, sledding and tubing, snowmobiling are all nearby.
NO PETS
NO SMOKING
Keywords: House
Owner
Duane Amato
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- English
- Calendar last updated:
- May 25, 2018
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Accessible
- Heater
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Queen size Beds (2) One in each bedroom, Double Beds (1) Fold out fouton in living room
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
Location Type
- BeachAmount of beach varies with the Lake Michigan water levels
- Waterfront
- Lake
- Beach ViewWater views throughout cottage
- Beachfront40-50 feet from the cottage is the water-Some yearly and seasonal changes vary with Lake Michigan water levels
- Lake ViewThe cottage is on a slight peninsula which allows views of over 180 degrees
- LakefrontIncredible views of the morning sunrise
- Water View
- Waterfront
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Alarm Clock
- Air ConditioningLarge unit in one bedroom
- Clothes Dryer
- Sofa Bed
- ParkingFor two cars
- GarageFor storage of your bikes or water toys not for your car
- Internet
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Heating
- Firewood
- Hair Dryer
- Local Maps
- Paper Towels
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Parking Off Street
- Living RoomBig Screen TV, VCR, DVD
Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- 4 Ring Stove
- Kitchenette
- Freezer
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Ice Maker
- Pantry Items
- Stove
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining Area
- Dining6
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- TelevisionBrand New Big Screen TV.
- Satellite / CableCable
- VCR
- Radio
- DVD Player
- Books
- Books for Kids
Outside
- Boat Dock
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Beach Chairs
- Small Cooler
- Wood Deck
- Barbecue
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Porch / Veranda
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Walkway to Water
- Deck / PatioDeck with chairs and a picnic table overlooking the water
Suitability
- wheelchair accessible
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- Low Allergen Environment
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Attractions
- playground
- autumn foliage
- churches
- cinemas
- forests
- library
- marina
- museums
- bay/sound
- water parks
- live theater
- coin laundry
- restaurants
- winery tours
- health/beauty spa
- festivals
Leisure Activities
- sight seeing
- walking
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- gambling casinos
- outlet shopping
- paddle boating
- horseback riding
- sledding
- scenic drives
- boating
- horseshoes
- miniature golf
- shopping
- wildlife viewing
- photography
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- Babysitter
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- freshwater fishing
- swimming
- sailing
- cycling
- fishing
- skiing
- golf
- wind-surfing
- water skiing
- mountain biking
- paragliding
- roller blading
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- hunting
- equestrian events
- fly fishing
- tennis
- hiking
- ice skating
- jet skiing
- rafting
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- water tubing
- basketball court
- cross country skiing
- hot air ballooning
- kayaking
- parasailing
- racquetball
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- snorkeling/diving
Notes
- Window Air Conditioning Unit, Stove, Oven, Toaster, Coffee Maker, Outdoor Gas Grill, Deck with Picnic Table and Deck Chairs, Fire Pit on the Beach for evening campfires, Small Dock
House Rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
9 Reviews
Latest reviews
Clean, quiet and comfortable
The cottage is perfect for a weekend getaway or an entire week stay. Duane and his wife were gracious when we arrived and gave us tips on some local spots. We definitely will return when visiting the Suttons Bay area.
Beautiful and peaceful
Stunning views and very quiet peaceful area. Very clean and well kept. This place had everything we needed, can’t wait to come back!
Cute, Clean, Relaxing Trip!
Had a wonderful stay at the lakefront cabin a couple of months ago. Everything we needed was available, we even walked in to a variety of notes & recommendations left by the owners. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was perfect for the meals we cooked there. The location and price cannot be beat. I would recommend this place for any type of trip! I actually ended up saying 'yes' to marrying the man of my dreams on my trip in Traverse, so this cottage will always hold a special place in my heart :)
Louise,
We are very pleased that you had a great stay.
Congratulations on your future event.
What a great vacation!
We couldn't have been more pleased with our stay at this cottage! It was our first trip to the TC/Leelanau area, and the cottage met all of our needs. We have young children who enjoyed "their" very own private beach each day, while the adults could enjoy the peace and quiet of West Bay. The location is a convenient starting point to all the fun and activities in this area. Perfectly tucked half way between Traverse City and Suttons Bay. When we vacation in the area again, we will want to stay here!
Perfect!
I am a little hesitate to write this review, I would like to be selfish and keep this little gem just available for our use :) It really was perfect, perfect, perfect. The location is great, it was very comfortable. Very clean. Amazing sun rises. Perfect beach. We had a little issue, thanks to mother nature with some bugs, but Duane helped us deal with that. Highly recommend and yes we will be back, hopefully soon Chuck and Judy, Grand Rapids MI
Chuck and Judy,
Thank you for your nice comments. It was very nice meeting both of you. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and are planning on returning. Sorry about the fruit flies during your stay.
Wonderful Vacation in Traverse Bay!!
We just got home from a week at this wonderful cottage! The view is fantastic! There is so much to do and the location is great! We boated, tubed, water skied, biked, sailed, floated, put-putted, and even had s'mores. Duane and Vicki are great hosts. The description is accurate. We would love to come back.
Location
A guestbook is located at the guest house which provides local highlights, things to do (Sleeping Bear Dunes, Beaches, Tart Trail, Leelanau trail, parasailing, canoeing, bicycle rentals, golf courses, Casinos, wineries to visit, restaurants, etc.) with contacts, locations, websites and phone numbers.