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IDEAL LOCATION @ THE NARROWS ON SOUTH LAKE LEELANAU W/DOCK. Perfect Sunsets

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Walk out to this in the morning with your coffee & fishing pole.
Facing the home from the dock.
A new picnic table along with a special touch of lake view!
Facing home from Fire Pit.
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lake Leelanau, MI
  • Boathouse Vineyards
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Historic Fishtown
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Leelanau Sands Casino
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

IDEAL LOCATION @ THE NARROWS ON SOUTH LAKE LEELANAU W/DOCK. Perfect Sunsets

NEWLY UPDATED: EXCEPTIONAL WATERFRONT WITH DOCK, tucked away deep in the pines with 325 FEET of lake access perfect for your family getaway or gathering.
One bedroom inside the main home, 1 and a half bathroom, fully equipped kitchen. Separate house for the kids or in laws, doesn't have a bathroom, has bunk beds and a trundle bed. A pull out sofa also located in the main house making it comfortable for 8 people preferably a family, please speak with manager concerning rules for 6/8 adults only.
Feel free to bring a tent for the kids as the property is perfect for outdoor sleeping. This lake home is a perfect location just south of the narrows.
We welcome you for the 2025 Season!

Property manager

Lou Ann West, Solutions For You, LLC
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Sand buckets provided outside of the home.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
With the home being newly remodeled we ask that guests report any damage right away to property manager.
Always put umbrella down when leaving property. Lake winds can pick up quickly and causes replacement costs. Please clean grill after each use to avoid critters coming in for leftovers.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO travel trailers
CHECKOUT IS AT 10AM CHECK IN IS AT 4PM

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Leelanau

Located in Lake Leelanau, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Leelanau, MI

What's nearby

  • Boathouse Vineyards - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Historic Fishtown - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 14 min drive - 15.9 km
  • The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 15 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 21 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boone's Prime Time Pub - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is IDEAL LOCATION @ THE NARROWS ON SOUTH LAKE LEELANAU W/DOCK. Perfect Sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at IDEAL LOCATION @ THE NARROWS ON SOUTH LAKE LEELANAU W/DOCK. Perfect Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at IDEAL LOCATION @ THE NARROWS ON SOUTH LAKE LEELANAU W/DOCK. Perfect Sunsets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is IDEAL LOCATION @ THE NARROWS ON SOUTH LAKE LEELANAU W/DOCK. Perfect Sunsets located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Leelanau and Boathouse Vineyards. 45 North Vineyard & Winery is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

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. 38 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Perfect lake getaway

Newly renovated. Great space and location for our family of 5. Hope to be back next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Perfect location and accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon U.

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

Awesome family vacation spot

Our family had a wonderful stay! The location was perfect and the house was adorable. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denita K.

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

Great experience

This was a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Our first family trip to Michigan

Our stay was short, but made lots of great memories of our time spent at Lake Leelanau. The cottage was cozy and in a great location for fishing, boating and family activities like visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan J.

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

Lovely location and property

Our family had a wonderful time at this property. The home was clean and had everything we needed. The location was perfect. It would be a property we would love to return to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Beautiful view

Had a nice time . The property was clean , and well equipped. The grounds are so pretty and peaceful. Great location close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

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

Traditional Lake Cottage

Great property that had everything needed for a Leelanau Peninsula week including a dock close to the narrows boat launch for our boat! Cottage was clean and comfortable with a large yard for games and lake time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Wonderful location and so much to do!

Really spacious lake house with updated bathrooms and great views of the lake. Our two teens enjoyed swimming, kayaking, SUP, and fishing here. And they liked using the separate bunk house for themselves. Great patio for dinner, drinks, cards, or just relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

We loved it!!

We were coming to town for a family wedding and needed a place nearby to stay, what a gem we found!! It is secluded but still close enough to walk or paddle into the downtown area to get a drink or dinner. It was so relaxing & peaceful! The home was very clean and up to date. We look forward to visiting again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL VIEW and PROPERTY

My wife and I wanted a perfect getaway for our adult son and his beautiful wife and WE got it! This home and property on Lake Leelanau is stunning! The water views, sunrises, sunsets, the totally private large yard, beach, swimming, camp fire right by the water, the boat dock and all the many amenities were amazing! ! ! In addition, we were pleasantly surprised at the 2 bathrooms and the actual “living space size. It meant the world to us to spend quality bonding time with our family and it was wonderful! Thank you so very much! Dan
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill d.

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

Amazing slice of pure Michigan

We had the best vacation in this sweet, charming, and perfectly set cottage. Everything we needed was there and clean and cozy. The pictures on the site are not as pretty in oerson
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

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

Exceeded our Expectations

The home is clean, spacious and suited our purposes perfectly. The pictures don’t do it justice, it’s right on the lake with tons of lake frontage. We rented a boat the entire time we stayed and the dock was great. Waking up to a view of the lake each morning was a treat.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan W.

Terrific

The entire experience was excellent. You're close to everything but far enough away. The water is clear and beautiful and the property was well maintained. The bunk house was excellent for the kids. There is an excellent golf course a few minutes away, a national park and a super convenient grocery store. I definitely recommend this place and I will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Kelsey S.

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

Quick lake getaway

My husband and I took our mother and infant son with us for a weekend up north. Louann communicated ahead of time that some updates were in the process of being made and we were able to check in a little early. Location was great to everything Leland has to offer, other quaint towns are a quick car ride away. Definitely would stay here again if I had a smaller group as described above.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Naomi B.

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

Beautiful setting.

Lake setting and proximity to all things is excellent. Initial hiccup was dealt with swiftly by manager. Cleanliness is lacking. Needs a good, deep cleaning throughout. Still would recommend. The lake is stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Nancy C.

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

The outdoors were great right on the lake, good location. House inside too rustic.

Enjoyed the location and that was all. The house needs a lot of work, no good windows looking at the lake. Not worth the money.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY R.

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

Fun Lakeside Getaway!

We enjoyed our time at the cozy cottage. Much time was spent on the water fishing, kayaking, and SUP. The house also comes with a canoe that we occasionally used to visit Boathouse Vineyards. We have two teenage boys who enjoyed their privacy in the bunk house. The home was spotless and the cabinets well-stocked. At night we stargazed at the waterfront fire pit. The property is large, walking distance to the Narrows and a short drive to Leland and Suttons Bay. The property manager was great to work with - we communicated with her in the weeks leading up to our trip, and she checked in with quick messages during our stay. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Jessica D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not worth the money

Screens were torn and no a/c, so unable to open windows due to bugs coming in. No closets, no dressers had to live out of suitcase. Countertops old and grimy, bad lighting, not very nice for the high price. Fridge froze our food that was on bottom shelf, coffee pot needs to be replaced or minimal cleaned
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

David D., Howell, MI, USA

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

Great lake location

The location was great. The kids liked the bunk house. The house itself has had some updates. New BBQ. The kitchen appliances are new. No dishwasher. The cabinets are repainted, which is fine, but very old with drawers that are broken. The counter top was repainted formica which is odd. The checkout process asked that we clean the house and wash the sheets before we left, which we did. Not fond of that as we go on vacation so we can get away from house work. Would have preferred that they charged a cleaning fee so that we didn't have to do any cleaning or laundry on the morning we left. Overall it was good for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamara G.

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

Special Place!

We had such a wonderful week! Our family enjoyed the awesome fire pit, views of the lake, stars, and sunset, boating, paddle boarding, and canoeing, playing yard games, walking to lake Leelanau city and more. The bay was so calm we could tie off our boat on the dock! We also boated to leland for dinner, fish sandwiches, ice cream, vans beach, and shopping! The cottage is so close to glen arbor, suttons bay, sleeping. Bear dunes, traverse city, wineries, and lake michigan (good harbour bay was our fav!) which we enjoyed visiting. We didn't catch many fish off the dock but loved the wildlife and saw lots of turtles, swans, pike, beavers, ducks, water snakes, and a bald eagle! The north part of the lake was awesome for swimming, sandy bars, and sunsets. The south part was great for tubing and wake and knee boarding. The house had lots of outdoor seating, comfy beds, yard games, toiletries, stocked kitchen etc. All in all it was a peaceful place to enjoy 10 days in beautiful northern michigan. Kid reviews: “Great view of the lake” “Beds were comfy” “Loved the bunkhouse” “Had fun jumping foff the dock” “Felt homey” :)
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Great stay on lake leelanau

Loved loved loved this house! The hosts were very responsive and communication was clear. We had three teens who stayed in the detached room on the side. Great location right around the corner from a coffee shop and right at the intersection between Leland and Sutton’s Bay. We were able to spend a day in the sleeping bear dunes and then another day in Traverse City. The kids had fun swimming in the lake off the dock. Great area for a campfire. Tons of outdoor seating. Host provided everything we needed - washer and dryer was key! At night we watched movies together on the couch. This was the perfect place for you if you just need a no frills vacation. That’s not to say it was dirty or shabby. Everything was very clean and the furniture was much newer than some of the other houses at this price point that we’ve stayed at in traverse city. We just didn’t want to pay a ton of money for a house that we weren’t going to be spending a lot of time in. There’s so much to do outside and around the area. We will definitely be back. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Kelly B.

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

Unkept Cabin on the Lake

I have stayed at a few VRBO's and this was the worst experience I have ever had. The property manager got our arrival date wrong so there were dirty sheets on the floor and the house was not cleaned when we arrived. Once we finally got a hold of her she did end up sending someone. They were only there a short time to give us sheets (not make the beds) and clean the bathrooms. The floors were full of sand, the open shelf that the dishes were on was dirty, the drawers in the kitchen were filthy and there were no regular spoons and little amounts of the other silverware. We reached out to the property manager again the next morning to tell her our dissatisfaction of the condition of the house. She proceeded to let us know she does not charge a cleaning fee and expects everyone to clean up after themselves. There is a list that you have to do before you leave but these things clearly were not done by the people before us. It is unrealistic that people are going to clean thoroughly. An inspection should be done so every renter has a fresh start with clean floors and general maintenance things including mowing the grass. She did offer to have someone come over and clean again but by that time I had already cleaned and did not want to be inconvenienced by having to wait for them to come over. After telling her I did not want anyone to come I heard nothing from her. I felt we should have been compensated for the inconvenience of having to spend the first part of our vacation cleaning. They charge a linen fee, I folded all the towels that were in dryer myself and we had to start a load before we left so not sure what this charge is for. The only good thing about the house was being on the water but it would have been nice if there was a ladder on the dock so you didn't have to get in on the slippery rocks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lou Ann West, Solutions For You, LLC

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My name is Lou Ann, and I host this lovely property for the owners whom reside out of state. My Company is Solutions For You and I've been a female entrepreneur for 15 years in Leelanau County, taking care of clients & beautiful homes throughout the area. I'm very selective in the clients I represent & gained full trust of many many satisfied clients. In addition to managing certain rentals, I also own & operate a cookie company called Leelanau Cookie Co! You can find us on Facebook! We love seeing people happy, and what a cookie will do to put a smile on your face! P.S We take custom orders.
I'm 4 miles away from the property, so if ever needed I'm available to assist with your stay.

Why they chose this property

In addition to being located just off the Narrows, this beautiful spot on the lake is the picturesque view of "cottage on the lake". Fabulous sunsets, around the campfire make it a destination home for years to come. This home has a dock to keep your boat.
The owners provide Shaklee Cleaning Products to assure the home is environmentally friendly inside. Flooring is certified non-toxic and environmentally friendly.

What makes this property unique

The home has beautiful views of Lake Leelanau, and boats entering & departing the Narrows.
Being a large property, the home has plenty of outdoor "space" and the newest, latest and greatest updates inside. Also a dock to fish, swim or boat.

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