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2025 Welcoming You to Our Updated Sugar Loaf Town House!

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Bowl full of cherries! Keys for the unit.
Welcome to Sugar Loaf!
Our unit D#7 - ready for guests!
Memorial Day Weekend - Flowering Crab Trees! What a canopy of color.
Spring carpet of Flowering Crab Apple Blossoms. Looking out to the parking lot.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 51200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Cedar, MI
  • Place, Lime Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Manitou Passage Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

First floor

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

2025 Welcoming You to Our Updated Sugar Loaf Town House!

Updated 2 bedroom town house or condo just moments away from Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Leelanau Wine Trail, Bike Trails and so much more! Located at Sugar Loaf in central Leelanau County near Cedar, MI. Enjoy the National Lakeshore or Sleeping Bear Dunes from our location. Depending on summer traffic Sugar Loaf is 15 minutes from Glen Arbor, 20 to 25 minutes from downtown Traverse City & 10 minutes south of Leland!
We have been visiting and vacationing in Leelanau County and the region for many, many years. Close friends purchased an unit (E#5) which is VRBO #859336 at Sugar Loaf 9 years ago.
We so loved the location that we purchased our town house in December 2017. Since then we have completed extensive renovations and updates. As with any "home" there is always more to do.
Our kitchen remodel includes new cabinetry, quartz countertop, and all new Frigidaire Gallery appliances: dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave and convection stove with a smooth cook top. We have tried to make our unit welcoming, fresh and give you a feel for the Leelanau "life". The flooring through-out the first level for ease of upkeep is a barn wood style vinyl laminate. Above the gas fireplace is a 50" Samsung flat screen television. Not that you will have much time for tv. The first level also includes a half-bath, a counter height round table with seating for 4, plus we have 4 stools at the counter for additional seating.
We offer WIFI & two Smart televisions.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one with a king bed (master) and one with a queen bed. There also is the option of an Aerobed queen size mattress. It is easy to inflate & deflate. Each bedroom has private bathroom. There also is a Samsung television and cable box in the master bedroom.
We have freshened up the two bedrooms with new comforters, bedding, towels, etc. each also has a hair/blow dryer. There is an iron and ironing board in the master bedroom closet.
Outside the sliding glass doors we have a small patio area with a KitchenAid gas grill, side table, small table with umbrella, 6 chairs and a view of the pool. Grilling accessories are available in the storage closet.
FYI: There is a no charcoal grills and no fire pits policy at Sugar Loaf. This is specified in the Sugar Loaf Association's By-Laws.
We also are fortunate to have the patio flanked by two beautiful shade trees. The pool is open seasonally and guests are provided an access code. There are multiple beaches nearby including Good Harbor Beach when you would like to get some sand between your toes.
Sugar Loaf has a near by golf course, & hiking.
The Leelanau area is a biking paradise and this year there are racks to store your bikes near the units.
Pets: As much as we love pets, we are declining all requests to bring pets. Additionally,
the Sugar Loaf Association's By-Laws, don't allow.
Smoking: This is a no smoking unit and that includes the space outside the unit. This includes e-cigarettes, etc.
Washer - Dryer: As of March 2019, we have a full-size stackable Samsung washer & gas dryer in the downstairs closet. Laundry pods and dryer sheets provided, as feasible.
Parking: There is a large parking lot so if you are traveling with a boat, pontoon, camper or trailer there is available parking.
More Details:
Assorted kitchen spices, herbs, cooking supplies are in the cupboards. The fridge contains basic condiments too. It seemed easier to provide Costco size ketchup, relish, mustard versus every guest bringing their own. Fresh herbs are available (as they survive) in small pots on our patio.
Small Appliance's Available: Keurig (pods are not provided), Cuisinart Insulated Coffee Maker (coffee on your own), Oster Blender, Cuisinart Hand Mixer, Cuisinart Mini Food Chopper, toaster and electric griddle.
Beach and Pool Update: The pool will is available from Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekend.
As of this time we have several beach towels and a beach mat. However, no beach chairs or sand toys available.
Questions, please don't hesitate to connect via email, text or phone. We can provide lots of information, guidance and years of visiting the area experience. We also have several close friends who live year round in the region and are a wealth of information.
Visit and enjoy the Leelanau region from our centrally located town house.
Warmly,
John and Sheila Urban Smith

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High chairs or cribs aren’t available.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
This is in the By-Laws of the Sugar Loaf HOA.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No vaping, e-cigarettes either in our outside unit

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 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

Cedar

Cedar is home to this condo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Jacob's Corn Maze and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum 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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Cedar, MI

What's nearby

  • Lime Lake - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Manitou Passage Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Front Street - 25 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 33 min drive - 42.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pegtown Station - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Foothills Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chateau Fontaine - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 2025 Welcoming You to Our Updated Sugar Loaf Town House! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 2025 Welcoming You to Our Updated Sugar Loaf Town House! ?

As of 27 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2025 Welcoming You to Our Updated Sugar Loaf Town House! on 28 Apr, 2026 start from S$315, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is 2025 Welcoming You to Our Updated Sugar Loaf Town House! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 2025 Welcoming You to Our Updated Sugar Loaf Town House! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2025 Welcoming You to Our Updated Sugar Loaf Town House! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2025 Welcoming You to Our Updated Sugar Loaf Town House! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2025 Welcoming You to Our Updated Sugar Loaf Town House! located?

Situated in Cedar, this condo building is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lime Lake and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Manitou Passage Golf Club and Little Traverse Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

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

Great Stay in Cedar!

We had a great stay! Shelia is a great host! Property is clean and tucked away in a quiet pocket of the area, but a short drive to everything the area offers! We will be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

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

Our Favorite Place to Be

We love Sheila’s place! My husband and I go every year for our anniversary and it never disappoints. We love having the pool and beach nearby especially. The condo is always clean, cozy, and stocked with the essentials. It is pretty much our home away from home! There are plenty of restaurants and wineries nearby as well! We would recommend Shelia’s place to anybody!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying at the Sugar Loaf Town house. Check in was super easy and the town house has everything you need if not more. This was the perfect location to hike Sleeping Bear dunes, have dinner in Fishtown, rock hunting in Northport or a day at the beach in Frankfort. Sheila was an excellent host and if we needed to get ahold of her, she was just a text message away. We will be back hopefully next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Wine Country

This is a very nice condo in a great central location. We were able to take several quick day trips to Leland, Suttons Bay and Glen Arbor. Sheila was wonderful to communicate with and gave us several good tips on places to go. There are wineries everywhere as well as Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park nearby. My first time to this area, I will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Beautiful Sugar Loaf Condo

Beautiful condo with everything you need and more. This is a nice quiet condo complex in the heart of leelanau. Minutes from the beach. The host is always reachable and staff are available if you ever need anything. This was our second year staying at this condo. We liked it so much we HAD to come back. With any luck we'll come back next year too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

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

Excellent vacation in Cedar!

Shelia and John’s home is clean, well stocked, great location, etc! Shelia was a great host and checked in to make sure our stay was great (which it was)! Can’t wait to go back and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin G.

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

Great Weekend

Excellent time great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

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

Peaceful get away!

Quiet neighborhood, away from street noise and traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

A grandchildren gettaway

spotless, very clean and beautiful, will not hesitate to rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great hosts very thoughtful, very well stocked household don't need to bring anything extra.

Worth a return visit
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Great location near many activities

Nice, quiet condo near hiking, biking, and wineries. Host was great, and the condo was clean. We loved the notebook of local activities and restaurants. We hope to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Last week of summer

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. The condo was super clean and comfortable. The beach down the road was awesome! The owners were informative and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magdalene D.

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

Perfect spot

Our little group enjoyed this Sugarloaf condo's amenities, location and overall hospitality of the Host. Checks all the expectation boxes!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Great condo in a great location!

Our family had a great stay. The condo was clean, comfy and well stocked. It’s also very close to the pool. The owner was great about communicating. We were less than 30 minutes from the dunes, Fish Town, Traverse City and Lake Michigan. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Great Leelanau Stay

We had a great experience at Sheila’s condo. Location is perfect to enjoy all the fun Leelanau peninsula has to offer. The condo was clean, comfortable and extremely well stocked. Communication was thorough and kids loved the pool! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly P.

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

Wonderful condo near Lake Michigan

Sheila is a wonderful host, providing lots of information about the area and responding immediately to all communications. The condo is wonderful - The beds are comfortable, the kitchen very well appointed, and the area quiet and within five minutes of Lake Michigan. We hope to stay at Sheila’s again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Winery Weekend

We had a great time on the peninsula enjoying the sites and visiting wineries. The condo at Sugar Loaf was perfect for the four of us. The condo was well stocked, clean and Sheila was very good at answering any questions and proving recommendations for the area. The location worked well as everything is easy to get to and Fishtown is less than 10 minutes away. We would definitely stay here again when we come up North.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

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

Fantastic townhouse and location

We had an amazing stay and really appreciated how well equipped the property was! Everything we needed during our stay was provided. The location was ideal for exploring the Leelenau Penninsula and the owners provided a binder full of information about the area and activities. The communication with the owners was great and they were super helpful before and during the stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

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

Can’t wait to go back!

Sheila and John’s place is super clean and comfy! We felt right at home! The place was spotless and beautiful! Great location- short drive to everything in the area! Sheila was super friendly and a joy to communicate with! Check in was seamless. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Great condo!!

We stayed in this lovely condo while visiting the area. The condo was beautifully furnished and extremely clean. It was well stocked with coffee, condiments, paper products, etc. The fireplace was warm and cozy. Sheila is a great owner and offered lots of suggestions on restaurants, wineries, and places to visit during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Clean townhome

Nice townhome that was clean and had many household supplies. The pool was clean and nice to swim in, too. Host was easy to get in touch with and prompt with responding.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Sugarloaf getaway

This was the perfect location for our summer getaway. The townhouse is clean and comfortable, with all the amenities you could need or want. It was quite hot while we were there and the air conditioning was a blessing. The pool was gorgeous and refreshing. The hosts asked several times if we needed anything additional and made sure all was well throughout our trip. Can't recommend more highly. A wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Awesome Up North Retreat

We loved the unit - clean, comfortable, everything we needed. Big bedrooms, comfy beds. We’d love to stay again. The location was the true gem - close to Glen Arbor, Suttons and Leland and just a stones throw from everything else. We loved sandwiches at the Chees Shanty in Leland, fish tacos at The Cove, breakfast at the Hive in Suttons, and pizza at Millie’s in Glen Arbor. We love this special area! Great communication from the hosts - they went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

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

Summer get away

The house was perfect for us. Our 17 and 18 year old had their own room to hang out in. We loved the pool and patio. The house was clean, and well stocked with everything we needed. The hosts were great with communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

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

Great experience

Sheila is a true hostess and provides more than just a place to stay; offering suggestions for activities and even a bottle of wine upon arrival. You can tell she loves the area and wants guests to enjoy their time in northern MI. The townhouse was clean, well stocked, and felt like home. If we ever go back to the area, I would book this rental again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

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