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Lake Leelanau Waterfront With Dock and Panoramic Views. Close to Everything!

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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View from the balcony deck overlooking Lake Leelanu.
Exterior facing lake.
Bonfire pit, sandy area, and 80 ft. dock - bring your boat!
Firm sandy lake bottom.
Balcony off kitchen / living room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 101750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lake Leelanau, MI
  • Place, Lake Leelanau
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Leelanau Waterfront With Dock and Panoramic Views. Close to Everything!

Located in the heart of wine country on the shore of south Lake Leelanau, this stunning 4 BR, 2.5 Bath home features panoramic views from every level.

Previously featured in the Showcase of Remodeled Homes, our home has enjoyed consistent “5 star” reviews since being introduced in 2012. As new owners, we look forward to improving upon an already fabulous Leelanau escape.

The updated open-concept kitchen and living areas, plus outdoor dining on the upper balcony and lower patio ensure gorgeous water views whether you opt to dine indoors or al fresco.

Outdoors, you’ll enjoy 120 feet of private, firm sandy bottom Lake Leelanau frontage. Spend your days boating to Leland, floating on a raft, or sun bathing on the dock or sugar-sand beach area. The lake is shallow at the shoreline and for a good distance out, making this great area for supervising children’s summer fun. In the evening, two fireplaces (one on both levels) or the bonfire pit provide the perfect accompaniment to a bottle of wine or s’mores.

Sleeping Bear Dunes, the Leelanau Wine Trail, and unbeatable biking, golf, hiking, fishing, dining, autumn splendor, farmers markets and boutique shopping provide endless nearby options away from the lake. Welcome to Leelanau, the “land of delight!”

Master Bedroom: King Bed plus an en suite master bath
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 sets of Bunk Beds

All linens provided.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cancellation Policy: all payments received, less $400 necessary to secure booking prior to final payment, are refunded if cancelled at least 90 days
prior to arrival date. Cancellations 60 days prior to arrival are eligible for 50% refund of payments received, less $400 cancellation fee.

Important information

You need to know

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Leelanau

Located in Lake Leelanau, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Lake Leelanau, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Historic Fishtown - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 14 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Front Street - 32 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 39 min drive - 49.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Village Cheese Shanty - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Pie & Pastry - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Leelanau Waterfront With Dock and Panoramic Views. Close to Everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Leelanau Waterfront With Dock and Panoramic Views. Close to Everything!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Leelanau Waterfront With Dock and Panoramic Views. Close to Everything!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Leelanau Waterfront With Dock and Panoramic Views. Close to Everything!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Leelanau Waterfront With Dock and Panoramic Views. Close to Everything! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lake Leelanau holiday home is steps from Lake Leelanau and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Boathouse Vineyards. 45 North Vineyard & Winery and Bel Lago Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jillian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
House is lovely and as advertised.If you travel in the winter, know that the 3 bedrooms in the lower level will be COLD. The pillows need to be replaced and the shovel you will need to clear the parking area yourself is located in the shed down the hill by the lake.Bonus: the master bath has heated floors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with a beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was well equipped with kitchen items, except coffee maker could be replaced. Other than that, all good! Lots of throw blankets and pillows for cozy sitting areas. Plenty of linens. The view was so beautiful. We even caught the northern lights. Great place for a family getaway, or girls trip like we did. It was like a breath of fresh air!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat D.

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

Good Getaway

Spent the weekend exploring vineyards, tasting rooms, and Fishtown in Leland. This place was great as a private escape between Leland and Suttons Bay with lots of great areas to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy L.

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

Great place

Wonderful cottage. Great location and lake access. Fun time with family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Cousins weekend

Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend, the views were beautiful the house was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John G., Indianapolis USA

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

Family Vacay

Great location and close to everything. The house easily accommodated our family with 4 bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

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

Perfect Getaway

Birthday trip was great. Clean, spacious and close to activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Cathy Z.

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

Great time

Wonderful week. Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Great Family Vacation!

We had a fabulous time at this cottage. We have stayed at several places on the same lake, but this was by far our favorite. Lots of land, the pier was in very good condition, the beach was great, and we loved the tiki shack to hang out at during the day. The inside was clean and well-maintained. We’d love to stay at the same cottage in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Property

Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

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

Great experience

First time renter, very impressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott r.

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

Wedding

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

Birthday trip

This house is perfect. The location is wonderful. Close to many wineries, the narrows, Leland, and Suttons Bay. The house was clean, and had plenty of room. We loved the dock and firepit. Heather was amazing with communication, and so helpful. We had an amazing time. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dotty F., Oscoda Mi USA

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

Grannies annual trip

Lovely, I gave a 4 on cleanliness because the hand rail to the basement was very sticky..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Susan M F.

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

a joyful return visit

A magical lake location, an attractive and convenient house that needs just a few tweaks to its equipment and maintenance to rate five-star status
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Candy K.

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

Lake Leelanau Family Vacation

This is the fifth time staying at this property. It is perfect for our family. Sand, lake, bonfires…what more could you ask for. We love the location and its proximity to so much adventure. Heather is a very conscientious host and is available to answer questions at any time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Laura H.

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

Attention to Detail

This property was very clean. Love the wood floors and all the updates to the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelorette weekend

It was easy and accommodating. Communication was great. I would suggest the housekeeper check the outside on occasion. There was piles of vomit and men’s socks laying around, but overall great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S., Los Angeles

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

Great house - beautifully located

We had a great stay at this house on the west side of Lake Leelanau. Located just about halfway between Leland and Suttons Bay, we had easy access to towns, beaches,wineries, hikes and anything else you might need. The location itself is right on the lake with a dock with a bench at the end for quiet end of day sits. The house was ample for our family - five adults and one little one, with sitting areas inside and out, an ample kitchen, etc. etc. Our host, Heather, was very responsive to our questions, and generously had a loaf of bread and some other goodies waiting for us when we arrived. A great experience overall.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Susan M F.

Super lakefront cottage -- great for families

Our family of six (including grandkids aged eight and eleven) spent many happy hours on the waterfront -- wonderful to have unlimited use of the kayak and stand-up paddleboard! The bedroom setup -- one upstairs and three down -- is convenient and comfortable. The house overall is light, airy, clean, nicely decorated and equipped. Heather is a gracious and helpful owner. We would rate the property as five stars if there were shades across the back upstairs windows -- the morning sun can be very bright and hot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage has gorgeous views of the lake from upstairs and down. There is an easy sloping walk down to the lake with a private dock and beach. The long dock has a bench at its end, where I spent mornings in thought and reflection.The cottage points east, making sunrise over the trees quite lovely, especially if you bring your yoga mat. The firepit offers an opportunity for enjoyable marshmellow roasting & stargazing. And there is a fully equipped sandpit, I'm sure kids would love.Our get together was for a small group of lifelong adult friends, so the cottage layout was wonderful. Upstairs holds a large family room, kitchen, and bedroom suite with a bathroom off the side. There is a halfbath and laundry room on the same floor. The kitchen is well-equipped for meal cooking with a gas grill downstairs. A deck has furniture so you can socalize outside when weather permits. There are 3 downstairs bedrooms with a full bath. There is a large seating area on the lower level to watch the lake....or TV.The weather turned cold during our end of August stay, but the area provided plenty of things to do; like shopping Sutton's Bay, walking Empire sand dunes, exploring Leland and visiting a lighthouse at the tip of Leelanau. We found a talented singer at Ciccones vineyard and lots of good wines at local vineyards. The views are spectacular as you cruise along finding farmside fruit and vegetable stands.
Dinner prep
Dinner at the upper level
Firepit Magic
And a beautiful rainbow off the upper deck
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location

Beautiful views mediocre home

Pros were beautiful views and great location.Home needed alot of TLC.Couch was broken and when i told the owner she said oh yes she knew she just hasnt got one yet.The master bed and front downstairs beds need repacing,the slider to the deck has no lock and you neeed to arm to close it and even then the men had to close it; owner said she'd send someone over never came.No shades on fro t living area so AC had a hard time keepFor the weely rate things need to be much better.Walk down n up hill to water is hard for older people.ing rooms at 74 and it wasnt even that hot out.Walk to water n back up hill is really hard for older people.We would never rent this home again but Im sure people will.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S., Lake Odessa, MI

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

Beautiful view of the lake, great location to all the wineries.

Charming, well stocked and very clean. Lots of space that accommodated our party of 7 gals.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hollee M.

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

Wonderful week as usual!

Heather is a wonderful conscientious host and responds quickly to questions and needs. Location is prime to visit Sutton’s Bay, Lake Leelanau and Leland for shopping. Lake and swim area were clean and Sandy bottom. We love this place and have been here multiple times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Heather Pillot

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My husband and I fell in love with the Leelanau Peninsula years ago on a spur-of-the-moment trip "up north." We spent the next several years exploring ever inch of the peninsula. When South Shore House became available, we knew its location and views were unbeatable. We're so excited to share our dream getaway with you!

Why they chose this property

The lake house is perched on top of a gentle hill which maximizes the views from every level.

What makes this property unique

The living areas on both the upper and lower levels allow kids to have their own space. In the evenings, adults can continue to converse upstairs without disturbing sleeping kiddos.

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