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In-Town Leland. Walk to Beach. Good for Groups! Gas fireplace

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A house with a covered porch, a white chair, and pink flowering plants.
A spacious living room with a dark wooden coffee table, patterned armchairs, a grey sectional sofa, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and a lamp on a side table.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.
A house with a covered porch, a well-maintained lawn, and flowering bushes.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Leland, MI
  • Place, Lake Leelanau
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Fishtown
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Van's Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Attached to Master Suite

2 Single Beds

Bedroom with en-suite bath

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom with screen porch

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom with Twins

2 Single Beds

Master Suite

1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Leland

Located in Leland, this cottage is on the beach. 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 and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Leland, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Historic Fishtown - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Van's Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Front Street - 36 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Cheese Shanty - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Cove - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fiddleheads - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dick's Pour House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sisson's Main Street Specialties - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Open for Christmas! Fireplace, Near XC skiing and Wineries, Good for Groups! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Open for Christmas! Fireplace, Near XC skiing and Wineries, Good for Groups!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Open for Christmas! Fireplace, Near XC skiing and Wineries, Good for Groups!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Open for Christmas! Fireplace, Near XC skiing and Wineries, Good for Groups!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Open for Christmas! Fireplace, Near XC skiing and Wineries, Good for Groups! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Leland cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Historic Fishtown and Lake Michigan. Van's Beach and Manitou Island Transit are also within 15 minutes.

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. 151 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 181 reviews

9.8/10

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
Rented property for family for our son's wedding. Location was great. All instructions for check in and check out were provided and the process was smooth. Owner was easy to communicate with. They also provided a list of attractions and local favorites which was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2026
Great to hear you had a good experience with us as hosts at the Bluestone Cottage. We work hard to provide a seamless guest experience. Thank you! And I hope you had a great wedding weekend in Leelanau. Congratulations!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house… close to water. A little noisy with road so close.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2026
Great to hear you were able to walk to the Lake Michigan beach and into town (all on back streets!). Happy Fall to you and your family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and convenient, perfect place to stay!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location in fish town. Walking distance to the downtown area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2026
Great to hear you loved the location of the Bluestone Cottage!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2026
It’s so wonderful you could come up to Leland and enjoy a house near both the beach and town. Hope you had a chance to enjoy the front porch and the back deck with firepit for gathering together!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, clean house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location is perfect for family gatherings. Ample room for gathering and talking. The house is conveniently located close to towns and wineries. A definite 5 star stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for what we needed, a home base for some friends to stay and reconnect after another friend’s memorial weekend…comfortable, clean and well stocked…thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Blue Stone Cottage! It is in a perfect neighborhood providing gorgeous surroundings for walks, including an easy walk to downtown Leland/ Fishtown and access to a beautiful & secluded beach. The cottage was extremely clean and very comfortable; it was stocked with all you would need, and some special touches in soaps and linens. I actually loved the soaps and bought the same ones when I got home! The bedding was especially nice, and the king bed mattress was the one of the most comfortable we have ever slept on. Would highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were comfortable, can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy walk/bike ride to beach and town. Plenty of rooms, grilled multiple nights. Would stay again next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2025
Wonderful to have you stay at the Bluestone Cottage in Leland. Glad you enjoyed the proximity to the town of Leland and the beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

Beautiful place, clean, walking distance to Leland.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
I’m just so pleased to have had you stay at the Bluestone Cottage in Leland and enjoy the quick walk to the beach and into town. Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as advertised. The location was great! Melissa was wonderful at keeping me updated and had great ideas for things to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
Terrific to hear you had a great fall stay at the Bluestone Cottage in Leland!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Wonderful location! The rental offers all the comforts of home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2024
How nice to hear that you felt a sense of home away from home at the Bluestone cottage in Leland. This means so much to me and my staff who work hard to prepare the house to be as comfortable and convenient for vacation living as possible. I’m so glad you had a good time in Leland!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Extremely rustic, not at all updated and ugly furnishings and bedding. Bugs and cobwebs everywhere. The silverware drawer was full of crumbs and dirt. No throw blankets, no beach towels, no Tupperware. The garage opens into a bedroom. If you’re looking for just a place to sleep, close proximity to the town and beach and not much else, this could work for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2026
Yes, life by the lake is rustic! Thats why we all love it! I’ll definitely have the staff take care of the kitchen crumbs and take extra special care to hunt down the cobwebs. Thanks for the alert! I’ll review the bedding too as I always take care to be sure all linens and towels and bedding are refreshed often. Maybe you prefer a more neutral color scheme? I’ll double check and replace whatever looks tired. Again, thanks for letting me know. My staff and I work hard to maintain our 5 star rating which I have across all my properties. I’ll get right to work on these updates. Glad you liked the location within a quick walk to the beach and Fishtown on quiet back streets.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cozy...great location, served our 3 couples group comfortably. We each had our own bedroom & bath

Charming Fishtown location....easy drive to most up north attractions, restaurants, wineries even casinos
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Excellent to hear the house was a good fit for your group. Thanks for choosing the Bluestone
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Waking distance to Fishtown and shops! Great for our group!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2024
It’s fantastic to hear that you loved the location of the Bluestone cottage. Leland is a special place in all four seasons, so glad you could come this fall.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location. Lots of dishes and amenities and clean location.

Had a great visit while short. Wonderful owner and we had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
I’m so glad you had a chance to enjoy Leland in the prime summer season! We were so happy to accommodate your group. Hope you have an opportunity to return. Come on back for a wine tasting weekend anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home

We had a pleasant stay and place is cozy. We had wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family vacation

A great place to visit. Great restaurants, wineries & cute shops. We walked to the downtown & beach. Kids had fun finding bluey stones!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2025
Glad you loved Leland! The Bluestone Cottage is super convenient to town & the beach. Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing!

Great stay. Looking forward our next time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
It’s excellent to hear you had a relaxing stay at the Bluestone Cottage. I have enjoyed hosting your family year after year in Leland! I’ll see you again next summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall family getaway

Nice weekend, a little rainy and cool but enjoyed are stay. Cottage was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
It’s great to hear you enjoyed a cozy weekend at the Bluestone Cottage in Leland. Our kitchen is well-equipped for chilly days with a crock-pot for stew and baking pans for brownies! We are open in the winter for XC skiing and wine tasting if you have a chance to come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and Great Location

Great property! Clean, spacious, and has almost everything you could possibly want at the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2024
Excellent to hear the Bluestone Cottage in Leland suited your group so well. Hope to see you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in Leland! The home easily accommodated our group and made for a comfortable experience. Check-in was seamless and stress-free, which set the tone for our trip. The location couldn’t have been better—just a short walk to both the beach and downtown, making it easy to enjoy everything Leland has to offer. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
Wonderful to have you back at the Bluestone Cottage. It’s great to hear how much you like the location. We love Leelsnau just like you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful for families

thank you for a cozy place to rest our heads at night. We loved the amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Terrific to hear you enjoyed your get-away!
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