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Up North Log Cottage at Memo's Treasure With Private Lake Leelanau Waterfront

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Water side of house
Firepit and Dock
First floor bedroom- new flooring
Upper level twin room
first level second bedroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Cedar, MI
    Lake Leelanau
    1 min walk
    Bel Lago Winery
    3 min drive
    Lime Lake
    10 min drive
    Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    34 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Up North Log Cottage at Memo's Treasure With Private Lake Leelanau Waterfront

New updates for 2023 - new flooring in lower bedroom, new living room furniture, better lighting, new caulking throughout and a new refrigerator are all ready for this summer season! This charming log cabin is located on popular Lake Leelanau. The cabin features three bedrooms, two on the main level and a loft. One bedroom has a queen bed, the other has a full bed, the loft has two twin beds. There is a full bathroom on the main level. Interior features include a well equipped kitchen with a new stove and counter tops. The dining area is off the living room with a nice open space concept to the family room with a wood burning fireplace creating a cozy evening gathering spot.

Off the living room is a bright and airy four-season room. A fantastic place to sip your morning coffee or favorite beverage and admire the beautiful water views or watch the kids play on the lush green grass in the yard. Free high speed WI-FI and satellite TV are included. Don't worry about bringing linens and towels; they are included. Just pack a couple beach towels and you will be all set. There is a fire pit for making s'mores and telling tales that will be remembered long after the summer ends. There is a brand new dock. Lake Leelanau is an all sports lake, anglers of any experience level seek to find their favorite spot. All manner of watercraft are allowed.

The Sleeping Bear Dunes national Lakeshore is not far and a beautiful drive away and offers blue waters, towering sand dunes, dense forest and primitive and well-groomed hiking and bike trails for all levels of explorer. There are also many wineries in the area, wine trail maps are available.

Should you desire a break from the rustic, up north charm, Traverse City is not far and we are fortunate to have a bustling and thriving downtown. Restaurants, shops, brew pubs, two great independent bookstores, the beautifully restored State Street & Bijou theaters, local festivals, such as the annual Cherry Festival and Film Festival, live music, are in abundance. It is all set against the grand backdrop of Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan. You will not be disappointed with your vacation in Northern Michigan!

Firewood not included.

Please refer to our terms and conditions for the house rules.

Please note that this home is rented for your quiet enjoyment. Due to liability reasons, township rules and insurance policies, day guests are not permitted without expressed permissions from Management. Guest capacity for the home is NOT to be exceeded at any time. Guests not adhering to this rule could face a fine or eviction as outlined in our terms and conditions that are agreed upon by renting our home. Capacity is strictly enforced and randomly checked.

We will provide a starter package of paper towel, toilet paper, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap and/or dishwasher tabs if a dishwasher is available at the property. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to purchase more of these items. Other items not included in this list are not guaranteed. Please reach out to management to inquire if a particular amenity is important to your stay, or plan accordingly.

Other Amenities:
Air Conditioning: Yes
Pets: No
Smoking: No
Parties: No
Fireworks: No
Wifi: Yes

Please see rental agreement for cancellation and refund policy.

Property manager

Northland Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cedar

Located in Cedar, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. Bel Lago Winery and Manitou Passage Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
Map
Cedar, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 1 min walk
  • Bel Lago Winery - 3 min drive
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 23 min drive
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 24 min drive
  • Front Street - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peg Town Station - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Light of Day Organics - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Jacob's Farm - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Broomstack Kitchen And Taphouse - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Up North Log Cottage at Memo's Treasure With Private Lake Leelanau Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Up North Log Cottage at Memo's Treasure With Private Lake Leelanau Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up North Log Cottage at Memo's Treasure With Private Lake Leelanau Waterfront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Up North Log Cottage at Memo's Treasure With Private Lake Leelanau Waterfront located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cedar cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Leelanau, Bel Lago Winery and Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Manitou Passage Golf Club and Lime Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Property was in a great location on the water! Decor was a little dated and Lots of knick knacks that were very tempting for our little ones to play with. Had to keep a vigilant eye on them to make sure they didnt break anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great First Trip to Lake Leelanau
Unique little cottage on the lake. Our family of 6 had a wonderful week. We especially loved the dock/swimming/kayaks and relaxing on the porch playing games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Our family of 7 loved staying at Lake Leelenau! It was the perfect location for camping, swimming, fishing, sightseeing, and simply relaxing with a great view. The cabin has all the essentials needed for a flawless trip and the manager was very helpful and considerate. We would definitely return for another vacation in the future! Michigan is just beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willow A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage
This cottage is vintage northern Michigan. If you are looking for charming Up North style, you're in the right place. If you're looking for new/luxury, keep looking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
We had an excellent week at Memo's! Our family of 4 enjoyed our stay there very much. The cabin was clean and well-equipped, and the lake view was fantastic. My daughter and enjoyed the kayaks and all 4 of us had fun playing Uno and puzzles almost every night and enjoying a bonfire. The cabin has a unique charm. We loved looking at all the little knick knacks...light switch covers, door knocker, bottle opener, old maps of Leelanau, the old (and many) postcards from your family, the old Traverse City newspaper from Ford's visit, and the MANY owls and birds throughout. Thank you for sharing your lovely piece of property on Lake Leelanau!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Meagan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
only 1 bathroom
Very excellent view and beautiful sunrises and moonrises on the lake - property was slightly musty - needs a good deep cleaning but otherwise excellent stay!!! And luckily, we ended up only have 4 people - with only one bathroom, it would have been hard to have 6 adults in the cabin...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Barry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cedar MI - Lake Leelanau
Water is beautiful, very close to many fantastic wineries & great restaurants. Quietness is unbelievable vs. the busy cities we come from!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate G., Traverse City, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Another great stay at Memo’s!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful!
Everything we needed for our stay was provided. It rained most of the time we were there so the fireplace was wonderful to have!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, perfect views!
Well equipped, comfortable accommodations. We spent almost all of our indoor time on the porch overlooking the lake - the views are spectacular!

8/10 Good

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good week at the lake
Overall this cabin will serve it’s purpose, but it is very outdated. Great location, on the water and that’s really all that we were looking for. We’d rent this cabin again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
title
nice little cabin. beautiful view. the weather was mostly cold but it was still nice to see the water. the sinks could use some work and the furnace was hard to figure out for 4 women in their 60's.the directions could have been clearer. otherwise, nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate G., Traverse City, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic cottage on the lake
Memo's Treasure is a treasure indeeed! The cottage is a perfect throwback to many people's childhood coming to Lake Leelanau. The layout was great for our family of 5, and with the 3-season porch, there were plenty of indoor spaces for a rainy day. But the best part was the lake! It was so warm, and we enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boat. We were able to use the mooring ball to tie up our own boat. The lot is small and there are neighbors close by, but everyone was very respectful, quiet and friendly. It was also nice being just a few minutes away from Cedar if we needed to run into Buntings for any odds and ends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

yvonne m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful lake and view- cabin needs updarinf
It is such a beautiful location and setting. The cabin is functional and clean but there are SO many Knick knacks that prohibit the use of counters, shelves and other storage areas. Some of the windows are painted shut and won’t stay up. One bedroom is very dark with contact paper covering the glass. The air conditioner is old and noisy. There is a musty smell that could be eliminated by screen doors and cross ventilation. The best part is the sun room, the lawn and the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway weekend
We needed a getaway weekend. This was the perfect place. Wish the weather cooperated a little more but we still had amazing time. We able to sit by the lake and drink morning coffee or an after dinner drink. Thanks a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
We have had compliments on the photographs from 3 friends and we have shared your information, the cabin is fun and a great location for exploring the peninsula.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Ali K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Nice get away
Wonderful place to relax , the lake is calming. I felt like it was my home away from home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Tara P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
The lake was beautiful and location was a short drive to all of the must see places in the Leelenau area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin retreat
Great location, well equipped, clean,and loved the classic vintage log style cabin. A perfect vacation and wonderful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Celia W.

Wonderful place!
We loved our stay! The cottage was very quaint. The owners made it look cozy and very comfortable. Loved the furniture, the front porch, the beds, the view, and the little extra touches like some photos we saw on the wall of the cottage years ago. We loved every detail. It was in range of Traverse city and little towns where we did a lot of shopping. The neighbors even invited us down for music and BBQ in honor of labor day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Julie W., Sacramento

Cute cabin with great yard and beach/ lake access
This cute cabin is in a great location and Lake Leelanau is beautiful. The kayaks were fun and added a nice activity. The cabin itself is cute but the furnishings are dated, as are many of the finishes. Overall, it was a great spot and the weather was beautiful. A very fun place to vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Debbie B.

beautiful outdoor space
My husband and I stayed for the week. We had a wonderful time. It's close (but not too close) to grocery and Traverse City. Cabin is cozy, but the decor is very eclectic. It took some getting used to. Overall we had a very memorable trip.

About the host

Hosted by Northland Vacation Rentals

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