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Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay

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West Bayshore Village front yard
back yard view of West Bayshore Village
View of West bayshore Village from boat launch
Living room kitchen
 Handicapped bath shower, for us old farts who likes to sit in the rain!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Suttons Bay, MI
  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Black Star Farms
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay

Experience one of Leelanau counties unique historic properties! On site we have a wine tasting venue, Hawkins Farms Cellars, and a Thai restaurant, and close to lots of activities. Bring your boat, we have water access to the Traverse Bay, just across the street, with free overnight parking. The apartment is a 1 bedroom with queen size bed, living area with a couch, and coffee table, full kitchen, washer/dryer, full bath, coffee maker, microwave, free wireless internet, and flat screen TV.

Property manager

Salve and Rich Van Steenis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Suttons Bay

Located in Suttons Bay, this apartment is in a rural area and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Black Star Farms - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • bigLITTLE Wines - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 14 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Peninsula Grill - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Suttons Bay apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ciccone Vineyard and Winery and Lake Michigan. BigLITTLE Wines and L. Mawby Vineyards are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway for my wife's 60th birthday! Everything was great, and will highly recommend this property to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A serene little apartment for any length of stay...
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sindy L.

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

Great place and great wines

We went to Traverse City for a wedding. Hawkins Cellar Farms was the perfect place to stay. The apartment had everything we needed, and the grounds are beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

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

Perfect space

The space was perfect for my husband and I. It was very clean and had all of the amenities we needed. The location is within 30 mins of surrounding cities and attractions. The attached restaurant was lovely with friendly staff. Would live to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was wonderful, exactly as described. A great option for a couple. All the rooms were well appointed and with enough space to be relaxing. The area is near enough to Traverse City to be convenient but far enough from the crowds there. Suttons Bay was an unexpected gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

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

Loved my stay here.

Very clean and comfortable. Quiet setting across the street from the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

Great Stay!

The property was perfect for our long weekend in Michigan. I’d highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

Great location!

The apartment was lovely and well appointed. The hosts were very responsive and helpful. The Thai restaurant was delicious! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

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

Great location and amenities

We had family staying in Sutton’s bay and was very close and travel to be with family. Clean place, great room temperature and everything worked as expected. Easy and enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very neat place, clean, friendly ownership. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

Summer home

I stayed for 12 weeks at this beautiful and quiet apartment. Everything I needed was there, including a washer and dryer, coffee maker, microwave, fridge and stove.
Stayed 76 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sarah r.

Perfect getaway

The room was clean, the owners were friendly and the onsite wineries were a lot of fun. Would definitely go back! Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Loraine C., United States

Great getaway

Really enjoyed our stay at your apartment. It is very clean and everything we needed was right there. It was nice to be just five minutes out of town . We would definitely recommend this place to stay if you’re in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Julianne B., Strongsville

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

August Getaway

Great location, great people, great stroll along Shady Creek. A very peaceful getaway. Hope to see you again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julianne B., Strongsville

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

A Perfect Place to Stay

An excellent place to stay in Suttons Bay. Very comfortable and spotless rooms. The wine tasting and restaurant on site are added bonuses. Owners are friendly and responsive. I highly recommend this property. It is close to restaurants in Suttons Bay and a short drive to Traverse City. We can't wait to return next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Helen D.

Great value and location

Property was spacious and very clean, easy check-in / out and prompt refund of security deposit. Pictures are accurate. You can't beat the location for easy access to Traverse City and and places north or west on Leelanau!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Great Location! Comfortable Apartment!

This apartment had everything we needed. We love having a fully stocked kitchenette for breakfast. The location is great since it was close enough for trips to Traverse City and close enough to Suttons Bay for our favorites bike trail, L Mawby and Hop Lot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Great spot for a Leelanau Co getaway

We enjoyed our stay very much. A very clean, well-maintained, one bedroom apartment. Located directly behind a wine tasting room that also has a Thai food restaurant and a store. We love the location as it was central when visiting all of the wineries from mission point all the way to Northport. We would definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Perfect Leelanau Experience

Great place and wonderful hosts! We arrived late on a Friday evening, and Rich hooked us up with some tasty spring rolls since most restaurants were already closed. The apartment is in a perfect location, clean, and provided all the required amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Suttons Bay

The property was delightful and was all that we needed. Bring along cream or sugar if you like it in your coffee!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Heather B.

The apartment was spacious and clean.

We enjoyed our stay in the apartment. The barn beam ceiling was an unexpected and intriguing surprise. The setting was very private with plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. The Thai restaurant located on the premises was absolutely delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Saudia M., Ypsilanti

Perfect Getaway

This home met all our needs for our anniversary getaway to Traverse City. It was the perfect location on Leelanau..the attached Thai restaurant only increased the value of this booking. The food is so delicious! The apartment was so very clean, neat and tidy. We instantly felt at home. Salve and Rich were such hospitable hosts. We can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Great location and beautiful property

My husband and I had a wonderful stay! The owners told us about a private beach across the road. We went down there and had it all to ourselves the afternoon that we checked in. I appreciated the signs asking us to take off our shoes in the bedroom and we were nicely asked to leave our bikes outside. You can tell the owners are proud of their property and we appreciated the cleanliness and hospitality. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Z., Troy, Michigan, USA

Great property, super clean, charming, and well-appointed apartment!

The pics were pretty accurate, but the appeal was so much better in-person. I loved the little cheese shop and winery attached, which was a stop on the wine-tasting tours. Very clean and well-kept units and property. The owners are very nice and welcoming. I just wish we had more time to try eating in their restaurant but we were very busy wandering and taking in sights around the Leelanau peninsula. We highly recommend a stay here to come enjoy the beaches and beach towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Great location!

As advertised. Check in and out were easy. Unfortunately, we couldn't take advantage of the on site Thai and pizza place. They were sadly understaffed for the week of the 4th. Maybe another time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Salve and Rich Van Steenis

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Hello I am Salve Van Steenis, this is my home that I share with my husband, Richard. We will welcome you here to share our life in Suttons Bay. I am a Thai Chef, and Richard works in our wine tasting room Hawkins Farm Cellars. Lets have some fun together, see you soon!

Languages:

English

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