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Need a getaway? Charming Lake Leelanau village cottage

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A covered porch with wooden furniture, potted plants, and a door leading to the house.
A hallway with wooden doors, a rug, and a wall with family rules.
A house with a garage, a covered porch, and a small shed, all illuminated by string lights.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, two leather sofas, a wooden ceiling, and a mounted television.
A stone fireplace with a fire, wooden paneling, a television above it, and a bicycle decoration on the mantel.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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
    Close to Lake Leelanau
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lake Leelanau, MI
  • Place, Lake Leelanau
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boathouse Vineyards
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Leelanau Sands Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Need a getaway? Charming Lake Leelanau village cottage

In the center of fun! Our home is located in the Village of Lake Leelanau.
This cottage is a wonderful home base for all the surrounding peninsula activities. We have all sorts of fun things to do Up North! In the winter enjoy hiking /snowshoeing, sledding, skating, curling, fat tire biking, cross country and near by down hill skiing. In the summer we kayak, boat, bike, hike, swim, fish. Take time to explore wonderful local wineries, farm to table dining and the overall beauty of Michigan's landscape. Each season offers its own unique opportunity to explore nearby towns and villages. Easy drive to Glen Arbor, Northport, and even Traverse City. All are within 30 minutes of the cottage. Our Lake Leelanau home is walkable to a grocery, a mercantile store, several restaurants and wineries. More shopping and things to see and do are a mere 10 minutes' drive to either Suttons Bay or Leland and historic Fishtown. Local destinations are endless and we love sharing where to go and what to see if you're not sure.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
I will reach out prior to your arrival. Any reservation changes must be agreed to ahead of check-in; add on's = add'l fees or possible cancellation.
Max 4 adults with 1 child, or 2 adults +3. The loft has a low ceiling and not much headroom. 2 queen bedrooms on main floor + a double bed in loft.
Enjoy your time at the cottage!! We will do our best to notify you ahead of exterior services that occur during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3613805vb
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
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

About the area

Lake Leelanau

Lake Leelanau is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Lake Leelanau, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boathouse Vineyards - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Historic Fishtown - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 10 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Village Cheese Shanty - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Need a getaway? Charming Lake Leelanau village cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Need a getaway? Charming Lake Leelanau village cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Need a getaway? Charming Lake Leelanau village cottage ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Need a getaway? Charming Lake Leelanau village cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Need a getaway? Charming Lake Leelanau village cottage located?

Situated in Lake Leelanau, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Boathouse Vineyards and Lake Leelanau. 45 North Vineyard & Winery is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and updated home in an extremely convenient location to attractions, food, and nature in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The central location was great, it was very clean, communication with owner was very good.it had a cozy living room with a fireplace.
Stayed 29 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
I appreciate your nice comments. We really love the location of our home in relationship to all that the Leelanau Peninsula has to offer. And the walkability to the NJ's grocery, our local restaurants and coffee shop keeps things easy for guests. And thank you for taking such nice care of our home during your visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage in a great location. We loved being able to walk to an (old but usable) playground right off the back yard, grocery store, and down the road to the lake. The backyard is private and was great for my kids. Some road noise, but that wasn’t a problem for us. Also really good wifi - I had to work remotely a couple of times and that was seamless. Overall lovely little cottage, great location, easy to get to Suttons Bay and other beaches.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! We also love the location and walkability of the cottage and are pleased that the park worked out for the kiddos. Best regards and I hope you enjoy the remainder of your summer!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean place owner is quick to respond to questions...great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2026
Thanks, Brent. We hope to see you and the fisherman back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, very clean and comfortable. Great a/c, WiFi was good as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Leelanau Lodging

Great place to stay, close to town, and very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication. Cottage was a perfect getaway for New Years with the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall lovely cottage with many extra amenities. Communication with the owner was great and the experience was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
Thank you, Marty! I am so glad the cottage worked out for you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and very well equipped for our stay. Host could not have been more attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Hi John and thanks so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and found what you needed in the cottage. Enjoy the remainder of your summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was as expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The house was clean with everything we needed! Jamie was great with communication, letting us know about check and check out procedures. The location was great being about 20min or less from the other towns we wanted to visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was really easy to check in. The location was very convenient. Owner was friendly and helpful every step of the way. Could not have had a better experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
Thank you, Nathaniel. Great to have you and your family with us. And so happy that the cottage worked out for you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Great place for fishing trip with buddies!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A quiet getaway!

We absolutely loved staying here! It was very roomy, but we spent most of our time outdoors. The fire pit was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2024
Thanks Michele. We are truly glad you enjoyed the cottage and your stay. Please visit again .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Thanks, Jamie! So glad the cottage worked out for you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean comfortable cottage

We loved the location. Easy drives to Sutton’s Bay, Sleeping Bear, Traverse City, wineries, and everything else in the Leelanau peninsula. Plenty of room for our group and great outdoor areas to relax. Excellent communication and very accommodating hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2024
Thank you for the kind words, Mike! The cottage is absolutely in the middle of the fun! And love the fact that you and your group enjoyed both the area and your stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lake Leelanau House

A small group of family members, including one teen, enjoyed this cute house on the edge of Lake Leelanau. An accommodating layout and well equipped from kitchen to living room to the laundry area. Nice backyard with a firepit and barbecue. Also quite convenient to the lake itself and all the little eateries that are making the town of Lake Leelanau a delightful place to hang. Loved the stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Next to highway and noisy with bedrooms right off the road. A lot of Jake breaking with semi’s as the house in on the top of the hill. Ac upstairs trips when in use and was able to get it reset speaking with the owner with a low ceiling. Fire pit area is mostly covered making for no star watching which was on my family list to do with local street lighting also not helpful. Tv was super slow for movies. I also had to politely ask not to conduct gardening on the property while we were there. Could use a little more privacy. Did not use front porch as it is right off of road.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
Our website description of the cottage is accurate as listed. We got off on the wrong foot after an uncomfortable conversation and I discovered there were more adults on site than you had indicated in your reservation. Had you shared your change in plans before I asked and your group had already moved into the property, I would have explained our cottage is not big enough for your party. We specify max adults/children so our guests are comfortable during their stay with us. The VRBO website photos clearly show the loft upstairs with a low ceiling. Lovely and exciting space for children but challenging for adults to maneuver and a little more difficult to cool with extra bodies. I'm happy we were able to help immediately when I found out the circuit for the air conditioning unit had tripped. The website mapping shows the cottage is not in the country and located in the town of Lake Leelanau on State Route 204 between Sutton's Bay and Leland. We are a great starting spot for sightseeing on the peninsula. Our guests enjoy the walkability to our local destinations- NJ's grocery, restaurants, shops and wineries. There are township lights that reflect in the night skies and city activity to view from the covered front porch. We maintain the landscaping, yard and flowers. When I noticed a window box had been overwatered and the flowers had died, I sent a note about replacing them and was happy to do after you departed. I do hope overall you enjoyed your vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Peaceful, clean, rejuvenating, magical
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2024
Thank you Chris. So very glad to hear you enjoyed the area and your stay at the cottage. We love to hear you were rejuvenated after your visit. Please come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean, great location and super cute!

I am picky about cleanliness, everything about the house felt very clean. pleased with location and bed was comfortable. had a little hiccup in check in, but host went above and beyond to make it right.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2024
Teresa we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay in the cottage. We too are picky (owners) and try very hard to keep the house clean and comfortable for our guests. I'm so pleased to know we met your expectations. I'm also glad to know that we were able to make things right for you after the hiccup. Please keep us in mind if you plan to return to the areas. We would love to have you visit us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a gem!

Great location if you are touring around the northern peninsula. Very pleasant and friendly little town. Just a couple of blocks from Fiddleheads! House is really comfortable with a nice back deck and a really great side/front porch to sit and enjoy the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay with Jamie. The unit is a perfect fit for those looking to stay near Lake Leelanau. There are two boat ramps within walking distance, a park across the street and numerous dining options within a block or two. If you're looking for an up north cottage within short distance from everything the area has to offer I can't recommend this option enough. We will definitely try to book again. 10/10 highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Thank you ! We love to be home base for guests that want to enjoy all the Leelanau Peninsula has to offer. So glad you found us and please come visit again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and Pleasant

We loved staying here. The place was spotless and very well-decorated and equipped. The location was perfect for going to Leland, Sutton’s Bay, and the Sleeping Bear Dunes area. There are small, but good restaurants within walking distance. Also, there is a great grocery also within walking distance. Jamie was an excellent hostess making sure that we had everything. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Accommodations

My son was getting married in the Traverse City area. My wife and I, along with my sons Grandmothers needed more than just a hotel room for our planned 5-day trip. We booked with Jamie and Jerry as the home they had to offer was in the ideal location. It had the right number of bedrooms and living space that we were looking for. We had no problems communicating with the owners and check in went smoothly. The home was everything we hoped it to be. It was clean, well-stocked and comfortable. It had plenty of room for a group of four to move around in and relax after attending the rehearsal and wedding. We even set aside one day for sightseeing as the surrounding area has multiple things to do and see. The home has a secluded backyard with a grill, picnic table and firepit, very relaxing. I would recommend this home to anyone staying in the Traverse city area as it has much more to offer than a hotel room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2024
Thank you Tom. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the cottage. Our hope is each guest will take away a fond memory of their visit and you have that plus a new family member!! A bonus!! Congratulations again on the wedding!! Our best, Jamie and Jerry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful and more than met our expectations. The cottage was clean beyond belief when we arrived. The Host provided detailed instructions for easy entry to the property upon our arrival. It was simple and flawless. I’ve rented other properties in the past where I arrived to find not a single role of paper towels or toilet paper or liquid soap at the sinks. All of these things were available at this site. I had no reason to expect a full week’s vacation to be supplied with these essentials but it sure was nice that they were available upon our arrival. The location of the cottage provided walking access (within two blocks) to a grocery store (NJ’s IGA) plus two restaurants (Fiddleheads and Dick’s Pour House). It was also within about 5 miles drive time to Leland’s Fishtown or Sutton’s Bay charming shopping and dining opportunities. I would give this rental the highest recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Joan thank you so much for those kind words! We are thrilled you had such a great time in the area while staying at the cottage. We try to make the experience easy upon arrival because after all, it's your vacation! Best regards and we hope you enjoy the remainder of your summer. Jamie and Jerry

About the host

Hosted by Jamie

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We have been visiting the area and boating on Lake Leelanau for over 25 years. This cottage has been our home base to get us out doing the things we love in northern Michigan.

Why they chose this property

This cottage location provides the convenience of walking into the village and at the same time close all the activities of the peninsula.

What makes this property unique

This is a charming cottage home. It is comfortable in any season with its outdoor porch, firepit, plus the indoor wood burning fireplace.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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