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Living the dream at the "Lake House" on Lake Leelanau

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Living the dream at the "Lake House" on Lake Leelanau

REQUIRE FULL WEEK STAY DURING JULY & AUGUST. Minimum stay is two nights for all other months.
Enjoy unforgettable sunsets from the privacy of this lake front home. The Lake House has 150 foot of private lake frontage on a partially wooded lot. This perfect vacation home is centrally located, just a short drive to Traverse City, Suttons Bay, Lake Leelanau and Leland. This home is nestled in the Leelanau County Wine Country and is the perfect Up North retreat. Enjoy outdoor barbecues, evenings around the camp fire and the tranquil waters of Lake Leelanau.
Life is better at the lake!
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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Portable crib and high chair provided.
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Events

No events allowed
Sorry, this is a residential area.
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Pets

Pets allowed
$15 per night per animal
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside the house
Always attend Camp Fires and Grill. A bucket will be kept by the fire pit. Please make sure fire is completely out before retiring for the night.
Respect boundaries and neighbors. This home is in a small residential area with neighboring homeowners who work days or nights, please keep noise down
Please respect property and pick up after yourself. Also, please do not peel tree bark form trees, this causes damage.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1222436vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Sorry, this is a residential area.
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lake Leelanau

Located in Lake Leelanau, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Jacob's Corn Maze and Great Lakes Children's Museum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Lake Leelanau, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 15 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Front Street - 23 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 31 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Torch Lake - 58 min drive - 81.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Pie & Pastry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Streetside Grille - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Living the dream at the "Lake House" on Lake Leelanau pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Living the dream at the "Lake House" on Lake Leelanau?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Living the dream at the "Lake House" on Lake Leelanau?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Living the dream at the "Lake House" on Lake Leelanau?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Living the dream at the "Lake House" on Lake Leelanau located?

This family-friendly Lake Leelanau holiday home is located on a lake, steps from Lake Leelanau and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms and Leelanau Cheese Company. Boathouse Vineyards and 45 North Vineyard & Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Great family vacation

Wonderful house with everything you need! Beautiful lake front and beds for everyone
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic as usual
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you Sherry, Hope to see you again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa W.

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

Another great vacation

Second time staying at this property. We really enjoyed our time. Great Property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2022
Thank you Marissa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anne l.

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

lovely

great location, beautiful spot, great landlords.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you Anne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carey P.

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

Lake Hose

The property was great, right on the water and the house had everything we needed. A great get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2024
Thank you Carey, I am so happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

South Lake Leelanau

Great location for young kids to enjoy the water combined with plenty of space in the yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2022
Thank you Eric, hope your stay is wonderful!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Great lake home in a great location

This lakeside home was both comfortable and accommodating. Plenty of space in each bedroom, cookware, gas grill, outdoor dining table on deck, great fire pit, soft sand lake bottom. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
I am so glad you enjoyed yourselves. Please come and see us again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari C.

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

Absolutely amazing property and a beautiful lake home!!! Loved everything about the place.

We went for a relaxing getaway 10 girls and enjoyed every moment and aspect of the house. We wishes we could have stayed longer to enjoy the lake but we had to leave it was a short weekend. Definitely would love to rent this property again in the future!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for the review. I am so happy that the weather was great for your stay. Come again and stay longer, we would love to have you,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DQ S.

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

Great Family Extended Weekend

Even though the weather didn't fully cooperate, we still found the property to be exactly what we expected and needed for our family extended weekend. We really enjoyed our time there. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
I wish the weather had been better for your stay also. Thanks for staying at our Lake House rental. Hope you come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

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

Happy Family.

Perfect for our family.😎
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karlie B.

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

Love staying here

This is the second year in a row we have stayed here. We love the location and ability to have a boat while in Leland. The house more than fits our family. We always have such a nice time here. The kids love being able to swim in the lake as it is so shallow for them to enjoy. Beautiful sunsets and perfect distance from Sutton’s bay and downtown Leland.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
I am so glad your family enjoyed their vacation with us. Thank You.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda

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

Great trip

This is a great place very quiet. Owner was easy to work with. Jim respected are privates would empty trash can outside never knew he was even there. Grandkids loved the lake. Fishing was good. Very nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2022
Thank you Linda, I'm am so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, I hope you can come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karlie B.

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

Best stay yet

We have stayed in different places around Leland 3 times and this was by far the best experience. Plenty of space. Kids loved being able to swim right outside the back yard and loved having a tie up for the boat. The owners were very responsive and made it such a great trip. Hope to book this house again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Beautiful setting! Nice clean and plentifully stocked house. Worked out great for family to gather and relax. Suttons bay, traverse city nearby to travel in addition to nice wineries. Marie was very accommodating with our requests. Would definitely like to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Family vacation

Our stay was wonderful, the weather was great. We've rented different properties on the lake but this one was the best by far. Having Jim on the property was convenient. So sad our Houston kiddos couldn't make it last minute. Hopefully next year. make it at the last minute
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

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

Anniversary/family celebration

The property was very clean and the kitchen well stocked with everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable and had nice bedding. Bathrooms were updated, but they both had pocket doors with small locks of which I'm not a fan. The outside areas were wonderful with lots of seating. The dock was great for watching sunsets. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The "Lake House" was an ideal location for a getaway with family and friends. The property itself is situated in such a way as to encourage group activities in both the house and yard while providing enough space to be alone. The bedroom and bath arrangements add to the ease and comfort of having different groups of family/friends at various times during the week. Our favorite spots were the pier, the fire pit and the alcove under the stairs. The hosts provide everything needed for a stress free stay...just bring your water toys as the beach area is huge. Jim is like having a personal concierge...invisible until you have a question. Everyone who joined us is looking at their 2026 calendars to try and do this again. We highly recommend the hosts and property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
Thank you Peter for your kind words. Hope to see you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect

A perfect place in a perfect location for our family of nine. This property has everything you need to truly make your vacation feel like your home away from home. A kitchen with everything you need to cook your home cooked meals, outdoor chairs in every style and size to make everyone feel comfortable, plenty of extra towels, including beach towels, comfy blankets for getting cozy in the family room in the evenings and certainly the cleanest place in which we have ever stayed. We hope to make staying at this home an annual summer vacation for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2021
Thank you Autumn, looking forward to seeing you next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Slice of heaven

Spent the week celebrating retirement with family. The quality time alone spent with them was worth every penny. The Lakehouse has every amenity you could ask for. It is incredibly clean and well stocked with every item you need for the week. The lake was warm, shallow, and perfect for one year old granddaughter. Jim who is on site (next door) was so helpful and welcoming. He was there if you needed him and never was intrusive allowing us to have an exceptional week. I highly recommend and we will return in two years, and I am already looking forward to it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2024
Thank you and we look forward to having you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

Wonderful Family Destination

The Lake House has wonderful outdoor amenities, with a nice shaded lawn, firepit and dock. The water is shallow for quite a distance with a nice sandy bottom and is good for all ages to wade. There is also a moveable swim raft that was put to good use, even at the end of May! The dock has a hoist, so we lauched our boat a few miles away and kept it on the hoist for the weekend. The lake has excellent fishing and we enjoyed a nice bass dinner. The house has many updates, including new kitchen appliances, and two new bathrooms. The kitchen was well stocked. The bedrooms are all larger than they appear in the pictures and very comfortable. We appreciated the soft sheets and ceiling fans. Every room had a few desk fans to use because there is no air conditioning. Despite the home being only 1800 square feet, there was plenty of room for all our guests. The home is located near so many places to visit, we ran out of time! It is a very short drive to Leland or Suttons Bay and only about 30 minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes. The neighborhood was quiet although at night the sound of the cows across the lake could be heard! The parking is a little tight, as expected with a lake house, so we did have to let the homeowners know in advance how many cars/boats, and occasionally had to move cars around. This is a small price to pay for a wonderful vacation. We highly recommend this property and hope to return again someday!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at the lake house. This was all new to us so it is encouraging to receive a wonderful review. Thank you for leaving the place in such excellent shape when you left, it was much appreciated. Come see us again when you are in the area. Thanks again - Marie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Place for Families or Friends

This home is absolutely perfect. It is clean and spacious with a fully stocked kitchen and plenty of extra bath and beach towels. The check in and check out process were as easy as if you were coming and going from your own home. The water is shallow for quite a distance which is so nice for young children. The floating platform is a great place for the adults to relax while watching the kids in the water. The front yard has plenty of room to play frisbee or throw a football. There is no traffic since the road has no outlet and there are not many homes on the road. Next door, there is an apartment above the garage where one of the owners lives. He is very kind and friendly, offering to help if anything is needed, yet giving the guests complete privacy. If you need firewood for the fire pit, he has great firewood at a great price. The yard has a fire pit with marshmallow roasting sticks, a hammock and a picnic table. The wrap-around deck has a patio table, a grill, plenty of extra chairs. Our family loves The Lake House. This was our second time staying here and we will definitely be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

grant a.

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

Peaceful and Clean

Our family enjoyed staying at this well stocked and very clean lakefront cottage. The view from the living area out to the lake is wonderful. The A/C units in the upstairs rooms can keep the rooms as chilly as you like on the warm summer evenings. Proximity to Sutton’s bay, Leland, and Traverse makes a perfect Homebase for those looking to visit the different towns. This property is stocked better than most! Kitchen needs, details for those with a furry companion, and bathroom extras are all taken care of. We highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Exactly as advertised

Property was beautiful and house clean. Had a slight issue with a smoke detector and Jim took care of it right away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri K.

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

Perfect cottage on the lake

We loved our stay at this cozy cottage on Lake Leelanau with our 4 grown children 'and their spouses. We were all comfortable and the cottage exceeded our expectations. It had everything we needed and was quiet and very relaxing. The porch overlooking the lake was wonderful for drinking our coffee in the morning and playing cards while listening to the waves in the evening. We loved every minute of our stay and can't wait to visit again. Thank you to our amazing hosts Jim and Marie.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Lovely

Lovely home and communicating with the host was easy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marie Rothgarber

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There are eight owners of property with four in the area for questions and concerns. I am only a five minute drive away if needed. Jim lives in an apartment above the garage for on site questions. He works full time, so you will see little of him.

Why they chose this property

This Up North retreat is in a quiet area. Enjoy outdoor barbecues, evenings around the camp fire. Enjoy the tranquil waters of Lake Leelanau for boating and swimming pleasures. The sunsets are beautiful over the lake. Shallow sandy bottom is just right for the little ones to play in the water.

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