Lake Leelanau Waterfront Home: 10 min to Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Michigan

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Welcome to the Story Cottage on Lake Leelanau!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Lake view

Check out the area

Lake Leelanau, MI

Historic Fishtown10 min drive
Leelanau Cheese Company13 min drive
Leelanau Sands Casino13 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)38 min drive

We normally visit this area of MI in the summer. I was recovering from hip surgery and thought it would be nice to spend...

Oct 2, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Welcome to the Story Cottage on beautiful Lake Leelanau!

Create your own story while visiting northern Michigan and stay at our 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom lake house. Enjoy sunset views from the enclosed screen porch, relax in the waterfront hammock, and roast s’mores in the fire pit under northern Michigan’s night sky. Located on 150 feet of waterfront and 1.6 private wooded acres near the narrows on south Lake Leelanau, this is the perfect location nestled in the heart of Leelanau County:

• 3 minutes to the village of Lake Leelanau
• 7 minutes to Suttons Bay
• 9 minutes to Leland and historic Fishtown
• 13 minutes to Lake Michigan (Good Harbor Bay)
• 25 minutes to Traverse City
• 30 minutes to the Sleeping Bear Dunes national park

The master bedroom features a king bed with an incredibly comfortable memory foam Casper mattress. This bedroom includes a private bathroom and shower. The second bedroom includes two bunk beds. A second bathroom and shower is located in the main area of the house. A queen sized sleeper couch is in the living room. The cottage sleeps up to 8 people comfortably.

Other amenities at the Story Cottage include:

• 2-car garage for ample parking
• 2 kayaks for use during your stay
• Dock access for your boat if needed
• Beach chairs, towels, and gear
• Nest thermostat (air conditioning + heating)
• Washer and dryer
• 1GB Spectrum internet with WiFi
• 2 HD TVs with Roku sticks for streaming
• Yale smart lock for remote access
• Stocked cookware and tableware
• Microwave, dishwasher, and garbage disposal
• Toaster and coffee maker
• Towels and linens provided
• Basic toiletries provided (shampoo, soap, etc)
• Pack and play for the little ones

About Lake Leelanau:

Lake Leelanau runs 21 miles through the middle of the Leelanau Peninsula in northern Michigan. It is connected to Lake Michigan via the Leland River in Leland, MI, home of historic Fishtown. The entire lake includes two bodies of water, usually referred to as North Lake Leelanau and South Lake Leelanau, connected by “the narrows” in the village of Lake Leelanau.

As summer comes to the Leelanau Peninsula, you will enjoy the area’s stunning scenery, the lake’s clear fresh water, boating, fishing, restaurants, shopping, and much more.

Property manager

Andrew Hawkins

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lake Leelanau

Located in Lake Leelanau, this holiday home is on the beach. 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.

Lake Leelanau, MI

What's nearby

Boathouse Vineyards - 19 min walk
Historic Fishtown - 10 min drive
Leelanau Cheese Company - 13 min drive
Leelanau Sands Casino - 13 min drive
Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 18 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

VI Grill - 9 min drive
Hop Lot Brewing Company - 9 min drive
Streetside Grille - 9 min drive
The Riverside Inn - 11 min drive
Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Leelanau Waterfront Home: 10 min to Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Leelanau Waterfront Home: 10 min to Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Leelanau Waterfront Home: 10 min to Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Leelanau Waterfront Home: 10 min to Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Michigan located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Leelanau and Boathouse Vineyards. 45 North Vineyard & Winery is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

16 April 2024

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

Wonderful Retreat

It was such a perfect place for our spring break. The decor is lovely and the cottage was a wonderful, easy place to stay with young kids. Hosts were attentive and easy to communicate with. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 October 2023

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

Peaceful, clean and well appointed

We normally visit this area of MI in the summer. I was recovering from hip surgery and thought it would be nice to spend mid September here and this property did not disappoint. Perfect size for 2-4 people. Great Lake access, clean and well stocked with anything you would need, comfy beds and a fantastic yard. We ended up being able to go up one day early and the owners did something for us totally unexpected when we inquired about this. 5 stars top to bottom

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

9 September 2023

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

The Story House

Beautiful lake house in a great location. Really enjoyed it.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

22 July 2023

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

Amazing

The cottage was perfect for our vacation. The lake offered swimming and fishing right outside our door! The area was great for wine tastings. I would recommend this little cottage to anyone looking for a laid back vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis K.

19 July 2023

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

Fantastic Week!

We had a smaller group of 3 for most the week with a couple more visiting for a few days for a total of 5 and the house was incredibly comfortable. The large bunk beds were a huge hit with our kiddo. All of the beds were also very comfortable. The water looks a little shallow, but we rented a pontoon for the day and docked at the house just fine. Very close to everything we wanted to visit including great restaurants and a little grocery store 5 minutes away. The kitchen is absolutely packed with everything you might need. We have rented lake houses a half dozen times or so and the laundry machine was so nice to have throughout the week. We will be getting on the early email list with the owners to book a week for next summer! Thanks for everything.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Hawkins

We are Michigan natives who enjoy coming home every summer to beautiful Leelanau County. Our family has spent the past 15 years creating memories in northern Michigan and we welcome you and your family to our home!

Why they chose this property

We love being on the water and centrally located in Leelanau County, with access to everything northern Michigan has to offer. Inland lakes, Lake Michigan, boating, fishing, wine tasting, great food, and wonderful local communities in Lake Leelanau, Leland, Suttons Bay, and Traverse City.

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