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Sandbar Cedar Cottage on Lake Leelanau
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Cedar, MI
- Place, Lake Leelanau1 min walk
- Place, Front Street23 min drive
- Place, Traverse City Beach31 min drive
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
4 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
4 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Sandbar Cedar Cottage on Lake Leelanau
Summary:
Guests fall in love with this thoughtfully updated, spacious, contemporary ranch with private frontage on Lake Leelanau in Cedar.
The nearly 2 acre lot is set back off a private road, surrounded by tall hardwood trees, but there's plenty of sun for fun on the sandy bottom lake just steps away from the back deck and fire pit. Quick drives to Traverse City and beaches. UpNorth at its best for you and yours to enjoy year round.
*ALL guests must be 25+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The Space:
Sleeping accommodations for up to 14 guests.
This is a ranch-style layout, so all bedrooms are on the same (and only) main level.
Bedroom #1- King Bed
Bedroom #2 - King Bed
Bedroom #3- Queen Bed
Bedroom #4 - Four Twin Bunk Beds
Bedroom #5- Four Twin Bunk Beds
3 Full Bathrooms with heated floors
An office, guest wing, 2nd family room, wet bar, and 2 fireplaces, all on one floor!
There are 2 SUP boards, and a canoe available for guests to use.
*All waterfront amenities are available from Memorial to Labor Day*
This lakefront home is 3,500 square feet in size.
Guest Access:
Winter Guests- Welcome to northern Michigan, where our wintertime weather can swing from glorious to ferocious in a flash. Each of our properties has snow removal service scheduled to plow with each snowfall amounting to at least 3 inches of snow. If the vehicle you bring is not 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, please be aware of the potential risks accessing the property when snow is present.
The Neighborhood:
Please Note: The tennis courts are private and NOT for guest use.
Other Things to Note:
Please Note: All guests staying at this property must be 25 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. This will be verified after booking confirmation.
A damage waiver fee is required by Golden Swan for each stay. For this property, the fee is $129 and provides our guests with accidental damage coverage up to $2000. If the amount of damage exceeds this, or if the damage is found to have occurred with malicious intent, Golden Swan retains the right to seek damages beyond that amount.
High chair and pack n play available upon request for an additional fee.
There is a non-refundable credit card processing fee applied to all reservations.
If the reservation is 14 days or longer there will be a required mid-stay clean. This is also available upon request for a shorter length of stay.
Please note, this listing is not pet friendly.
DOCK – You can expect the dock to be available for use Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Please only use the dock for 15-minute loading and unloading of passengers. A mooring ball just beyond it is available for mooring between boat rides. Winds and waves pick up super-quick and can cause damage to boats and docks. There are no protective dock bumpers to prevent potential boat-docking issues.
Guests fall in love with this thoughtfully updated, spacious, contemporary ranch with private frontage on Lake Leelanau in Cedar.
The nearly 2 acre lot is set back off a private road, surrounded by tall hardwood trees, but there's plenty of sun for fun on the sandy bottom lake just steps away from the back deck and fire pit. Quick drives to Traverse City and beaches. UpNorth at its best for you and yours to enjoy year round.
*ALL guests must be 25+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The Space:
Sleeping accommodations for up to 14 guests.
This is a ranch-style layout, so all bedrooms are on the same (and only) main level.
Bedroom #1- King Bed
Bedroom #2 - King Bed
Bedroom #3- Queen Bed
Bedroom #4 - Four Twin Bunk Beds
Bedroom #5- Four Twin Bunk Beds
3 Full Bathrooms with heated floors
An office, guest wing, 2nd family room, wet bar, and 2 fireplaces, all on one floor!
There are 2 SUP boards, and a canoe available for guests to use.
*All waterfront amenities are available from Memorial to Labor Day*
This lakefront home is 3,500 square feet in size.
Guest Access:
Winter Guests- Welcome to northern Michigan, where our wintertime weather can swing from glorious to ferocious in a flash. Each of our properties has snow removal service scheduled to plow with each snowfall amounting to at least 3 inches of snow. If the vehicle you bring is not 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, please be aware of the potential risks accessing the property when snow is present.
The Neighborhood:
Please Note: The tennis courts are private and NOT for guest use.
Other Things to Note:
Please Note: All guests staying at this property must be 25 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. This will be verified after booking confirmation.
A damage waiver fee is required by Golden Swan for each stay. For this property, the fee is $129 and provides our guests with accidental damage coverage up to $2000. If the amount of damage exceeds this, or if the damage is found to have occurred with malicious intent, Golden Swan retains the right to seek damages beyond that amount.
High chair and pack n play available upon request for an additional fee.
There is a non-refundable credit card processing fee applied to all reservations.
If the reservation is 14 days or longer there will be a required mid-stay clean. This is also available upon request for a shorter length of stay.
Please note, this listing is not pet friendly.
DOCK – You can expect the dock to be available for use Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Please only use the dock for 15-minute loading and unloading of passengers. A mooring ball just beyond it is available for mooring between boat rides. Winds and waves pick up super-quick and can cause damage to boats and docks. There are no protective dock bumpers to prevent potential boat-docking issues.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Cedar
Located in Cedar, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake Ann Historical Society Museum and City Opera House are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Village at Grand Traverse Commons and Front Street. Burnett Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Cedar, MI
What's nearby
- Lake Leelanau - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 12 min drive - 19.1 km
- Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 22 min drive - 31.5 km
- Front Street - 23 min drive - 31.9 km
- Traverse City Beach - 31 min drive - 38.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Light of Day Organics - 14 min drive
- Brengman Brothers - 24 min drive
- Elderberry Farms Estate - 14 min drive
- Paradise Cove Bar & Grill - 19 min drive
- Jacob’s Farm TC - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
4 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joe K.
11 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful property
Joe K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jon and Deb D.
27 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Celebration
Jon and Deb D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brooke S.
18 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a weekend with friends
Brooke S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Samantha W.
22 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house on the lake
Samantha W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael D.
22 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful wedding weekend
Michael D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
26 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winterfest
Karen B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Thomas E.
14 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cedar
Thomas E.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan B.
2 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall weekend on the water
Jonathan B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andy M.
10 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf Trip
Andy M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa L.
20 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Future Marriage Celebration
Melissa L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eugene M.
6 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat in the fall.
Eugene M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Sandbar
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laurel C.
26 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake Home
Laurel C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christine B.
17 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for a Ladies Wine Weekend
Christine B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pamela B.
5 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Vacation Destination
Pamela B.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Leslie C.
22 Oct, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Leslie C.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelli B.
19 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Kelli B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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