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Barefoot Cottage
Exterior
foyer
Kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Cedar, MI
  • Place, Lake Leelanau
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bel Lago Winery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1 - Master Bedroom first floor

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Half bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Barefoot Cottage lakefront on S Lake Leelanau

Summer Lake Life!
Cottage Dock Lake Firepit

The Barefoot Cottage is a new cottage directly on S Lake Leelanau- West side. Our reviews are from the previous fishing cottage prior to building the new cottage.

The Barefoot Cottage sits on 60' of S Lake Leelanau with 4 bedroom/3.5 baths. Spy lake views literally from every room in the house. Enjoy sunrises from every bedroom. Enjoy lazy lake days sitting on the covered porch. Grab some sun on stone patio and enjoy sweeping views of the lake. Walk down stone path to the sand area at waters edge or swim in the shallow, hard sandy lake. You can dock your boat out front and enjoy 23 miles of beautiful Lake Leelanau. The Barefoot Cottage sits on a private road off S Lakeshore Dr within walking distance to Belago Winery!

Boating on Lake Leelanau is great! The water is clean and clear. The narrows that connects the North lake and the South lake is quite pristine. You will see lily pads, ducks, Mommy goose and babies following. You can boat up the Leland River dock up and visit Leland, historic Fishtown where you can shop and eat. You can also dock in the narrows in the town of Lake Leelanau and walk to St Marys Catholic Church, Capital Dog, Dicks Pour House, Fiddleheads, NJS Grocery, The Boathouse & Sol Squeeze wineries & Northern Lights Distillary. You can boat to the very south end of Lake Leelanau and visit Paradise Cove Grill.

So much to do besides playing on beautiful Lake Leelanau. The Barefoot Bungalow sits in the middle of Leelanau county, so you are close to everything!
Sleeping Bear Dunes lakeshore area
Glen Arbor - shop/eat/beach/daily bike & kayak rentals
Traverse City - Front St/Marina and park on G Traverse Bay
-eat/drink/play
Suttons Bay - shops/eat/beach at the marina
- great place to rent bikes, kayaks, paddle boards
- Hop Lot Brewery
Northport - shops/eat/beach at the marina
- Mitten Brewery
Lake Leelanau
- Fiddleheads - breakfast/lunch
- Peddling Beans Coffee Shop
- Dicks Pours House - noon-10pm Tues-Sat - cold beer, good food
Cedar
- Buntings Mkt - local fares
- Blue Moon Ice Cream
- Polish Kitchen food truck - Fri - Mon noon-7pm
- Cedar Sol Taco Stand - Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day weekend.
- Cedar River Coffee Shop
- Cedar Tavern

Mountain Bike at 45 North Vineyard, Palmer Woods or the Vasa trails in TC.

So much to do! We love it at the lake and we hope you will too!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Lake Leelanau

Located in Lake Leelanau, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Traverse City Beach. Jacob's Corn Maze and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating.
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Cedar, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bel Lago Winery - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 15 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Front Street - 27 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 34 min drive - 44.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Farm Club - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Cove Bar & Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Sol Taco Stand - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barefoot Cottage lakefront on S Lake Leelanau pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Barefoot Cottage lakefront on S Lake Leelanau?

As of Apr 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barefoot Cottage lakefront on S Lake Leelanau on Jun 16, 2026 start from $993, 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 Barefoot Cottage lakefront on S Lake Leelanau?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barefoot Cottage lakefront on S Lake Leelanau?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barefoot Cottage lakefront on S Lake Leelanau located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Leelanau and Bel Lago Winery. Holy Rosary Catholic Church and Boathouse Vineyards are also within 9 mi (15 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 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great property

Liked it so much we’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea W.

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

Perfect location for weekend up north!

Great location, perfect for a weekend up north exploring or relaxing lakeside. Everything we needed and more. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Good location

The glazier beach neighborhood is an excellent location on S Leelanau. The price point aligns to location like orher Leelanau lone house properties.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

GREAT AS ALWAYS

WONDERFUL!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Cedar

Summer lake life!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Good

The location of the property is beautiful. Lake Leelanau is a very clear, calm lake. The home was ok; plenty big. It appeared either we were the first to stay there for the season or that the place is in need of a detailed clean as the baseboards in the kitchen are caked with dirt/dust and there were cobwebs throughout. It was very disappointing that a hot tub was listed as an amenity on the property but there was in fact no hot tub. Communication with the owner prior to our stay was clear and helpful, but short and not so sweet during our stay (i.e. one of the fans was not working, the owner did not offer any real help; just insisted that the fan does work and the switch must be in the "on" position; which we obviously already knew/tried). Check out is at 9 am, which was fine because we were out by 8:30 am, however, the owner was on the property with a surveyour and noisy equipment and conversation at 7:30 am, making us feel rushed and without privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra B.

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

Oh the beauty of Lake Leelanau!

The view of Lake Leelanau is incredible from most any cabin on the lake and Barefoot Bungalow is no exception! It’s breath taking. The many lake side glass doors and windows makes this get-a-way bright and cheerful all day long. The spacious living room and eating area would be ideal for a large family with small children. It has plenty of room to spread out! The kitchen was well stocked with better than average pots, pans, and knives – much appreciated. There were ample dishes, coffee cups, and glasses. We had a little trouble with the Bunn coffee maker as I had never used one – thank goodness for YouTube. We also loved the shower - plenty of hot water! Overall this is a great location and a very nice place to stay. Not resort style, and not many frills, but it is more than adequate for a week’s stay. Our wish list for a return would be side tables and lamps in the bedrooms and living room to read books by, a shady source for the deck (the sun is brutal on the deck), more storage space in the dressers (many of the drawers were full and we couldn’t organize our clothes and linens), and more wall hooks to replace the lack of closet space and for the ability to hang wet towels and bathing suits. Lastly, our hostess was exceptional. Susanne was quick to respond with any inquiry we had and was very pleasant to work with. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Nice lakefront location!

Loved the location. The backyard is the lake with a nice long dock. Spacious living room and kitchen with all utensils you would need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn B.

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

Perfect Location

Being right on the lake with access to our own dock made the vacation very enjoyable! I suggest bringing a pop-up shade tent to place on the deck to provide shade.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Just what we needed!

We, as a family, enjoyed our stay at Lake Leelanau. We have wonderful weather and made wonderful memories on this trip. I would highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Great location! Beautiful setting.

We enjoyed our stay. Very simple place and very open. Owner was friendly and responsive. We plan to return. Suggest a new table with umbrella for patio. Thanks for a great vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Susanne Mosier

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Life is best at the lake!
We love northern Michigan, Lake Leelanau & Leelanau county.

Why they chose this property

Glazier Beach is a private neighborhood, private drive off Lakeshore Dr.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage has the best sandy lakefront right out front. And the best part is your boat is docked right out front.

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