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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4505 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Lake Leelanau
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront directly on Lake Leelanau!Cottage with beach and fire pits!

Up North perfection on South Lake Leelanau. The perfect home base or quiet retreat. Watch the sunset from the patio, shared gazebo, beach, or lakeside firepit. Private, regularly groomed beachfront. Lake Leelanau boat launch 1 mile south of cottage for great days on the water exploring the lakeside restaurants, winery, docking in Leland or enjoying a dip or tubing. Boat/trailer parking available on property for easy in, easy out. 20 minutes to Traverse City, Suttons Bay or Leland. 30 Minutes to Traverse City Horse shows. Just a few miles off the Tart Trail. Two bedrooms, one bath. Freshly remodeled, full size refrigerator, indoor and outdoor dining and beachfront picnic table. Beachfront is 50 feet away with uninterrupted views to the water. Sleeps 4 comfortably.

New for 2026, all cottage linens provided! Be sure to bring your beach towels! Guests to supply paper products. Beds and pillows all incased. Mini-split heating and cooling for year round comfort. Seasonal cross country skiing, snow shoeing, hiking, biking, and swimming available near the property. Several boat rental companies in area. 30 Minutes to Flint Fields Horse Park

4 acres shared West Wind Resort property. Large patio and two parking spots as well as boat trailer parking. Renter owned (no rental craft permitted) boats under 20 feet may utilize Slot 1 in the marina. The cottage is geared toward adults and not appropriate for children under 13. Please feel free to contact me with any questions!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Cottage geared toward older families.
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Absolutely nothing unnatural to be flushed other than TP
Beaching of boats and off shore docking prohibited. No rental craft in harbor.
Parking in cottage #1 slots or designated overflow

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Jacob's Corn Maze and Great Lakes Children's 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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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Front Street - 16 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 20 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 24 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Torch Lake - 58 min drive - 71.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Pie & Pastry - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Nittolo's Seafood And Social - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront directly on Lake Leelanau!Cottage with beach and fire pits! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront directly on Lake Leelanau!Cottage with beach and fire pits!?

As of 7 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront directly on Lake Leelanau!Cottage with beach and fire pits! on 24 Apr, 2026 start from S$244, 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.

How much is parking at Waterfront directly on Lake Leelanau!Cottage with beach and fire pits!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront directly on Lake Leelanau!Cottage with beach and fire pits!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront directly on Lake Leelanau!Cottage with beach and fire pits!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront directly on Lake Leelanau!Cottage with beach and fire pits! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Leelanau, bigLITTLE Wines and L. Mawby Vineyards. Lake Michigan and The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage right on Lake Leelanau. It was very comfortable and clean. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time to go and experience Fall! Cottage was well equipped and very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melisa J.

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

Cozy cabin great location

Perfect cabin for small family great location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and beautiful. Very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tami s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The setting is beautiful; I was there at a low tourist time so the ground were quiet. The cottage was clean, up to date, comfortable. It is a great place for 1 - 3 individuals.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

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

Relaxing get away

Cute, cozy cottage with everything we needed. We enjoyed the lake views, shared beach and firepit. The cottage is close to many towns we love to visit. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner very responsive. Clean, inside and out. GREAT LOCATION!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we have stayed at this cottage because we find it is very clean, well equipped inside and out and has a beautiful view of the lake and the sunsets. We always come in the Fall and enjoy the beautiful colors across the lake. It is a perfect location for Leland, Suttons Bay Sleeping Bear and traverse City among other locations. We hiked Pyramid point this year and visited Point Betsy Among our normal stops. Being able to relax outside on the patio is especially nice for us. This year we were visited by a pilliated woodpecker, our favorite. We hope to be back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

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

Lovely Stay, Great Location

Well priced home right on the lake. We enjoyed swimming on the lake and watching the sunset. Easy check-in and friendly host. Host recommended a hike which we enjoyed. Great location for traveling to Sutton's Bay and Traverse City. Only complaint is 82 Service Fee and 89 Property Damage Protection which did not appear on the listing. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Nice peaceful getaway.

Beautiful yard and lake. Clean accommodations and nicely furnished. The only recommendation would be queen beds in each room if you are with another couple but other than, our stay was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

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

Waterfront Cabin

We enjoy the cabin. It has a beautiful lake view. The patio furniture was comfortable for morning coffee and evening drinks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom C.

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

Cozy Cottage on Lake Leelanau

Cottage was as listed. It’s cozy but has everything you need.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2022
Tom, thank you so much for reviewing our cottage! I am glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. I would love to know what would have brought your review up to five stars? We hate to imagine anything was missing and want any opportunity to improve our guests stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

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

West Wind Resort

We loved this place! It was small but cozy and it had everything we needed to be comfortable during our stay. We had a few questions and the owners responded quickly . We definitely we be coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Perfect getaway

Location! Its a short drive to attractions. And that's if you even want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

West Wind

Cottage was very clean and nicely decorated. Outdoor seating area was very pleasant with a beautiful view of the lake. Sunsets gorgeous. Convenient to all of Leelanau Peninsula.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carey V.

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

Family Vacation 2023

My family has been going to the eest wind cabins for over 20 years, and this cabin is one of the best. It was very clean when we got there and stocked with everything we needed, along with lake access, boat docking, and firepits. The owners are super easy to work with and we will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher F.

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

West Wind 2022

My family and I have been visiting this property for 3 consecutive years and absolutely love it! Super clean and well maintained. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
Chris, we look forward to having you and your family back. Thank you for the nice review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyna N.

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

Leelanau never dissapoints

Cutest cottage! Near so many activities and restaurants. Been coming up for many many years. Now my Grands are enjoying all that Leelanau has to offer. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Relaxing

The cottage and the location was perfect for our needs. It was difficult to leave the serenity and peaceful surroundings. The only difficulty we had was the TV. The owners were at able to help us through the problem hence we had no TV during our stay. That was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Wonderful stay!

Our stay was absolutely wonderful! There were only two of us, so space was plentiful. Every morning we sat out on the patio and had our coffee, and each evening we sat there and read or chatted about our day. The sunsets were gorgeous and there was always a pleasant breeze. The cottage was very clean, updated and well-equipped. The Internet worked well, as did the AC (although we didn't use it much). The location is central to many of the attractions of the area including Traverse City, Leland, Fishtown and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. We're already talking about "next time!"
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
Thank you so much! We are so pleased to hear your vacation went so beautifully. Thank you for the nice review l.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

Beautiful Cottage - Great Location!

The cottage was lovely and so welcoming! It was so clean and beautifully updated. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and were so glad for the A/C with the unexpectedly hot temps while we were there. The best part? The views from the picture window. Gorgeous views and great access to Lake Leelanau. We watched beautiful sunsets each evening – from the house, from the beach, from the water on kayaks. The location is great too for accessing everything the Leelanau peninsula had to offer. Traverse City was 15 mins away. Leland/Fish Town was 15 mins away. Suttons Bay was 15 mins too. The Sleeping Bear Dunes and Glen Arbor area is about 30 mins away. So many great activities nearby, but a peaceful, lake retreat to return to each evening. The grounds at the cottage were kept great too. It’s location is part of a small ‘resort’ with about 10 similar cottages and a common beach. We had the bad luck of arriving in the middle of a mayfly hatch but the groundskeeper kept the beach area cleaned and groomed. Only comment is to make sure the space does fit your group's needs. It’s a lovely cottage with a queen-sized bed in one room and 3 ‘bunk’ twin beds in the other room and one small bathroom with shower. There is not a ton of room otherwise and because of the design of the cottage no closets or storage areas inside. And you do need to provide your own linens - towels and bedding - so that will be part of your luggage. Not a critique but just be aware of the size when considering your needs. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2021
Thanks Stacy! We look forward to having you again! Great point on the size. There are as many hooks as we can muster for sure. Your review is appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

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

Wow! What a stay!

Cannot say enough about what a wonderful experience we had. The cottage is perfect and the location on the lake was breathtaking. I wish I could share some of the photos I shot because the ones at the listing dont do the setting justice.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location.

This cottage is beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

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

Beautiful get-away

Property is just as nice as described. Very private and quiet, while centrally located near so many great Northern Michigan destinations. Will plan on staying here in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kyrstin Ritsema

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My husband grew up on Lake Leelanau at his grandparents cottage on the South Lake. We started bringing our children up when they were 4 and 1 and now they are sailing the lake on their own. Blessed to acquire our own personal piece of heaven and make it our own in 2020. Its our pleasure to share it with you when we are not enjoying it ourselves!

Why they chose this property

One of the first cottages we rented was in the West Wind Resort and we loved the convenience to everything we like to do. Its the perfect size to have and still be able to enjoy yourself. Great home base, and quiet location.

What makes this property unique

This is our personal cottage, not just a rental property. All the things you would need for yourself or older children are available for your use. Dishes, outdoor furniture, coffee maker, etc. We only ask that if supplies are used that they be replaced. If items are broken or damaged let us know ASAP. We want you to be comfortable and look forward to establishing return guests.

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