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Steps to Beach! Dog-Friendly Suttons Bay Cottage

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A small cabin with a red door, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A beach with two Adirondack chairs, a dock extending into calm water, and a sailboat in the distance.
A wooden cabin interior with a sofa, a table, a chair, and a bed.
A wooden cabin interior with a sofa, a television, and a window with blinds.
A wooden cabin interior with a bed, a TV, a kitchen with a stove, and a wooden dining table.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Suttons Bay, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Sutton Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Suttons Bay Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Suttons Bay

Located in Suttons Bay, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails.
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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Sutton Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Suttons Bay Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Torch Lake - 57 min drive - 80.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fiddleheads - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Beach! Dog-Friendly Suttons Bay Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Beach! Dog-Friendly Suttons Bay Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Beach! Dog-Friendly Suttons Bay Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Beach! Dog-Friendly Suttons Bay Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Black Star Farms and 45 North Vineyard & Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

This was a perfect location and hopefully we’ll be able to come back to this area in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Work Remote Stayover

Had a gap in housing due to selling my house and stayed here for 5 days. Place was well appointed and had everything that I needed. Was hot when I was there without air it can get tough to sleep but it may have been advertised that way too.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Unbearable Noise

This cabin highly over priced for location literally 40 feet from one of the busiest summer roads in Michigan, M22. Five a.m. to midnight it never stopped!! Could not sit at patio table and hold a conversation. The Michigan 12 axle tractor/trailers back and for hours all day added a whole new dimension to the above.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2022
Daniel, thanks for your feedback. If there is anything we can do to provide a 5-star experience, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Only 2 choices

Since my only 2 choices are "Loved it" and "Not really", I pick Loved it because there is no place better than M22 and the general location is good. The cabin is tiny but clean and worked OK for us but wow, the traffic noise is incredibly loud and goes on all night long. Since this is basically the only way into Suttons Bay, there is a lot of industrial-type vehicles that go by. It will keep you awake, even if you close all the windows. I have a few other minor issues that are not deal breakers for me but things to know if thinking about this cabin. They left us 4 bath towels for the week. There were 3 of us so we had to use the same bath towel for a week...a bit long for me so replacing towels or letting us know to bring extras would have been helpful. The grill needed to be lit with a match but there were no matches in the cabin...it would have been nice to have that but proximity to Hanson's Market meant we could pick some up (we decided to use the oven instead). There are several windows without screens so you either have to keep them closed or deal with the bugs. All that said, other than the almost deafening noise, the location is good....walking distance from most of Suttons Bay and the beach access is close.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Jennifer, thank you for your feedback. We have shared it with the homeowners who prioritize the guest experience. They informed us that they consistently provide four towels and this has never once been an issue. There is a laundromat across the street from the cabin if you require more frequent washing. We appreciate your insight on the screens. They will be adding screens in the cabin so that the windows can be open without letting the bugs in. Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience! Best, the Evolve Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great area!

The cabin is walking distance to downtown and steps from the lake. It is the perfect location for day trips up and down the peninsula.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

This was an excellent location to a fun town. It was just enough space for the two of us, was good with restaurants and fun shopping and a beautiful view of Lake Michigan
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin/dhack in suttons Bay

Advertised as being "charming" , not. It is shabby, small, constant traffic noise from M 22 . We left after 2 days of an 8 day reservation.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2020
Hi David, the right vacation home is everything, and we're disappointed if this wasn't the one for you! We only use professional photographers so we can be sure that our images accurately reflect each property, and we also include the square footage in the listing so guests can know the size before booking. Thanks for letting us know about your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fun

No oven Or storage for food and kitchen supplies you bring. Loud rd. But it was nice. Kids enjoyed the beach and park. The beds were very comfortable also.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Perfect cabin for us and our boat. The property is in a great location this is our second stay there we are very impressed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We were very pleased with the accommodations and appreciated the assistance of managers.

The process was very easy in renting this place. Access to the property was made easier with help of the managers. Everything at the property was just as described. Thank you. We will work on next year when it gets closer to time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suttons Bay Visit

Great location, small waterfront access. Very convenient for us. There is some road noise but after sunset once the campfire was going we didn't care.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very nice stay

It was a nice, clean little cottage right down the street from downtown Sutton's Bay. It was comfortable and they provided everything you might need including a few towels, equipped kitchen, a grill and internet and cable. The bedroom did get pretty warm so I was glad we brought a portable fan. The road next to the cabin was pretty loud as well and took some getting use to. The beautiful beach with access was right there with a little playground and having a delicious brewery across the street was a bonus! It was also nice being so close to downtown and a grocery store and laundry mat if needed. Would stay again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Location

I stayed at the Cumberland Cottage, and the location couldn't have been more perfect. We were a stone's throw away from the water and had our own little fire pit. Traverse City is 15 miles away and Suttons Bay is walking distance. I'd go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Great location, but....

This adorable, just renovated tiny house-like cabin seemed too perfect. But it is literally 30' from M22, the main highway up and down the Leelenau peninsula, so the traffic noise was just too much, even with the windows closed and the a/c running. Plus the double bed has a footboard, which makes it really hard for a tall person to rest. We were there two weeks, but left a day early. But the location is really great, right at the edge of Suttons Park, 1/4 mile from the Village, laundromat, grocery, great dining, church, beaches, cherries, great sunsets, and so much more. We loved it until we realized we couldn't sleep for the restricted bed and the noisy rumbling traffic. Maybe a week would be better.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Upgrade

We're supposed to stay here, but the property manager upgraded us to a larger unit because this one was in the process of being updated. We had a chance to look at this cottage and discovered it would have been really crampt for three adults. The picture shown on HA is outdated. The walkway is under water. Suttons Bay is a gorgeous place to stay. We hope to return to the Leelanau Penisula.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Quaint little cabin with a great location

Affordable and would definitely consider a return trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Excellent

Excellent response to problem we had with wasps by entry door. Moved us to adjacent cabin and exterminator arrived in morning. Cabin moved to recently renovated and nice while retaining "cottage" charm of past days. Beautiful spot with the bay and Suttons Bay one of the premier places in MI, or anywhere. Will return. Dan and Maureen
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2016
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