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Rustic Log Cabin Retreat across from Lake Leelanau

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A log cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a stone wall.
A waterfront property with a dock, boats, and a sunset view.
An aerial view of a coastal marina with boats docked, surrounded by dense greenery and a clear blue beach.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table and chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.
A log cabin with a stone foundation and a wooden extension, surrounded by a forest with autumn leaves.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Leelanau

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Lake Leelanau, MI
  • Place, Lake Leelanau
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Fountain Point
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Boathouse Vineyards
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Family Room/ 5th bedroom

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

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About the area

Lake Leelanau

Located in Lake Leelanau, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Lake Leelanau, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Fountain Point - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Boathouse Vineyards - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 10 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 10 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Village Cheese Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Cove - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Log Cabin Retreat across from Lake Leelanau pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic Log Cabin Retreat across from Lake Leelanau?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Log Cabin Retreat across from Lake Leelanau?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Log Cabin Retreat across from Lake Leelanau?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Log Cabin Retreat across from Lake Leelanau located?

This family-friendly Lake Leelanau holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Leelanau and Boathouse Vineyards. Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great private space for family. Enjoyed outdoor space for kids. Convenient location for r access to lots of activities. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area! The house was expansive, beds were comfortable! So many things to do in the area. I did think the home had a hot tub from my filters but there was jetted tubs inside. My sisters took note of the property to maybe book in future for there families
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Northern Getaway

We had a great stay at Mark’s home! A lot of space for games and activities indoors and outside. Mark was great with communication and more than generous with feedback and requests. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Mark was very clear and prompt with his communication. Check-in process was seamless. The property was magnificent. Had a huge game room, great property outside to play yard games, and everything you would need to BBQ. Highly recommend his property for family and friend get togethers!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Space and Great Location

We had a group of 12 rent this house for a retreat, and we had an excellent stay. The location is idyllic, the outdoor space is great for a large group, and the house itself was well-stocked. If there were any small issues, Mark was very responsive and could give us an immediate fix. Overall, we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Northern Location

We recently stayed here with our children and 9 grandchildren. The home had everything and more that we needed for our stay. The table games and basketball court were a plus. Location to Vans Beach, Fish Town, Suttons Bay and the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes were a plus. Mark was an excellent host and very responsive to all our questions. I would highly recommend this beautiful log home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

May ‘23 Review

Great place for a large group. We had 4 families with kids and never felt crowded. Plenty of games/activities at the house to keep the kids occupied. Great kitchen / fridge / cooking amenities. The location is perfect as you’re never more than a 30 minute drive to most things on Leelanau or Traverse City.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Retreat

Excellent location in the heart of the Leelanau peninsula. So much to see and explore within 5-25 minutes. Our family had as many as 17 there at one time and had plenty of space. We did need to navigate the 2.5 baths, but managed that ok. House is in good shape. We made great use of the deck and sports court. The kids enjoyed the game room. This was an ideal house and location for our family retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute hideaway

We had a wonderful time. Close to Traverse City and other small towns, plus beach. Cute restaurants that could accommodate all 16 of us. House only has 2.5 bathrooms, which required scheduling. Pressure sometimes an issue. Kids loved basketball court and game garage .
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful, the house was very clean, we loved having the lake across the street and rented kayaks and paddle boards, most everyone headed there after the day's activities.. I appreciated the huge kitchen and all the seating for meals, inside and out! The biggest problem is that this big beautiful house does not have enough bathrooms for 14 people, let alone the 20 beds it holds. We worked around it but one of our teenagers commented that at the very least a port-a-potty at the edge of the deck would have been nice. He was being silly but it was the only fly in the oinment.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2025
Thanks for staying with us. The (5) bedroom suites are the extra large with vaulted ceilings and can easily accommodate (13) beds. My pictures illustrate how each room is staged. As for managing bathroom usage, we have a white board in the kitchen where guests sign up a schedule.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time in fun setting

Our family, always including a few friends, was a group of about 12 with ages 4-80’s. There are indoor/outdoor spaces where our entire family can congregate, along with large bedrooms allowing plenty of privacy. The young people especially enjoyed the large game room and basketball court. On a rainy day, we gathered around the large dining room table for an art day. The outdoor grills were perfect for dinners. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking with generous stocked items. There is no need for me to bring my favorite cookware, crockpot or extra coffee pots. The house is in a very convenient location for everything from Traverse City to Northport. The owner is available for all communication and seems eager for everyone to enjoy their time in his home. We heartily recommend this lovely “cabin”.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Up North trip for family

We enjoyed location. Thought we would be able to enjoy water right across the street, but the narrow walk path and very narrow dock made it unsafe to take our babies which was not suitable for swimming anyway. Positive things...Mark was attentive to my texts. Bedrooms were nice size and comfortable. Negatives...no air conditioning! Guess we just thought that would be equipped. Most windows and doors did not have screens. No cross ventilation. Made us all a bit cranky and irritable. House is dated for sure and could use a good cleaning. Nice size house for our family but wished we had done more research.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy communication throughout the process. Listing was accurate and House met all our needs. Check in and check out process we’re easy to follow and complete
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 13 (8 adults and 5 children) stayed four nights at the log house. There was plenty of room for all of us and the children especially enjoyed the garage full of things to play with and the outdoor basketball/pickleball area. The kitchen was well equipped and the gas grill worked well. It is a great location for all things in the Leelanau Peninsula. The grandchildren had a fun time catching fish off the dock across the road from the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

I highly recommend staying at this "Cabin in the Woods"! We spent a week with our two adult children & their spouses and seven grandkids. Plenty of room for our family of 13. The grandkids really enjoyed the outdoor games; basketball court, Corn Hole game, and the Hillbilly Golf, as well as the indoor games in the game room; ping pong, pool table, air hockey & foosball table. The location was perfect for us, centered in Lake Leelanau. We ended our evenings with a nightly relaxation around the fire pit. We created wonderful family memories because of this beautiful "Cabin in the Woods" in Pure Michigan. ❤️ We happened to be celebrating our "50th Wedding Anniversary" as well. 🥂
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Large family getaway

We were one of the first guests to rent this property. We had a large family group for a week in Northern Michigan. Overall we had a great stay. The cabin is large with 5 bedrooms and several beds in most rooms. There are also three dining room tables which gave us plenty of space for eating and playing games. The attached large garage has been converted into a game space which gave everyone something to do when the weather wasn't great. Outside the sports court allows for more games as well as a large deck for eating or relaxing. The owner Mark was very responsive and communicating with us along the way as he was making improvements (and continues to do so) and answering our questions. The home sits across the street from S Lake Leelanau and when he improves the property by adding a dock it will make for an even better stay. One of the many public boat launches is just down the street a few blocks and launching the boat was very easy. There are several great eating spots just down the street and the drive to Leland is a short ten minutes where we found ourselves several times each day. This property is the perfect fit for a multi family getaway or a large family. Definitely caters to kids with the various types of entertainment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
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