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Orchard farmstead in the heart of Leelanau wine country

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A kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, and a black and white checkered floor.
A rural landscape with a field of crops, a barn, and a white house in the background.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a rug. There are paintings on the wall and a window with a view.
A dining area with a wooden table and red chairs, a staircase with wooden railings, and a large window on the right.
A two-story white house with a grey roof, a barn, and a grassy field with trees in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

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Suttons Bay, MI
  • Place, bigLITTLE Wines
    ‪22 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second downstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Orchard farmstead in the heart of Leelanau wine country

Welcome to our home in the heart of Leelanau’s wine and cherry country! Historic 40-acre property features panoramic orchard vistas and turn-of-the-19th century barn. Our farmstead is perfectly located between Sutton’s Bay and Traverse City, within easy driving distance to nearby beaches, golf clubs and wine tasting. The popular TART trail runs just 1000 feet west of our property. Great for all seasons—skiing, XC skiing and even winter tubing just a short drive from our property. New for 2024- garage door has been replaced and garage is now available for use.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
We have a 7-night minimum stay between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Please steer clear of the basement and garage. We have not had a chance to update these spaces.
Feel free to wander the property but be aware that it is an actively farmed parcel. Please avoid going inside the barn and separate detached garage.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2909753vb
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

Suttons Bay

Located in Suttons Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Historic Fishtown and Village at Grand Traverse Commons are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Jacob's Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Suttons Bay, MI

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fiddleheads - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Orchard farmstead in the heart of Leelanau wine country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Orchard farmstead in the heart of Leelanau wine country?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Orchard farmstead in the heart of Leelanau wine country?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orchard farmstead in the heart of Leelanau wine country?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Orchard farmstead in the heart of Leelanau wine country located?

Situated in Suttons Bay, this golf holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from bigLITTLE Wines and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Michigan. L. Mawby Vineyards and The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie S.

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

Great stay

Loved this place and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
Thank you! We would love to host you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful! The only thing that was lacking was the lawn looked like it hasn’t been cut in a month.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2026
Thanks for this input- our mowers typically come on 3-week intervals as we get into the fall and your group might have caught them right before they arrived on their cycle.
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a fun week staying here. The accommodations roomy, very clean, beds comfortable, well stocked kitchen, view was beautiful and setting very relaxing. The location was perfect.... close to many wonderful things to see & do. Alex was very friendly and quick to answer questions. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Perfect for all of our family

The house accommodated our entire family very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
Thank you Karen!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JANET D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a multigeneration reunion at this wonderful Sutton's Bay farmhouse. There is plenty of room and did not feel 'crowded' with 10 people. The furnishings are tasteful and practical, and the displayed artwork by the owner is amazing. The setting provided a very serene and tranquil atmosphere, even though it is a short car ride or bike ride in to Sutton's Bay. The house was extremely clean upon our arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2026
Thank you Jan!
Verified

8/10 Good

Liz D.

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

Perfect Location for a large family or group

We really enjoyed our stay there. The location was great perfectly settled between all the places we like to visit. We had two families and we fit well, there was plenty of space to spread out. We can appreciate the hard work that was put into renovating the space and would stay there again to see the continued improvements.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2024
Thank you Liz, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bruce g.

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

nice

lovely place. peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2024
Thank you! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Beautiful house! Perfect location!

Our entire family loved this house so much! Very clean, lots of space, cool property, and great location!! We would highly recommend and also we hope to stay here again. (No hangers or coffee but otherwise absolutely perfect)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2022
Thank you Susan! We would love to host you again. And will get some hangers and coffee.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lizz p.

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

Awesome Stay!

We were super happy with everything at the property and it looked just like the pictures. Communication from the host was excellent, and I really appreciated being able to get in a few hours early to set up for my sister's bachelorette. The kitchen was well stocked and everything was super clean. The property is stunning and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2023
Thanks Lizz! We are glad you all enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JANET D.

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

farmhouse seclusion

This farmhouse has been meticulously renovated inside. Plenty of room for 10 people without feeling like you're on top of one another. It is conveniently located near the TART trail and Sutton's Bay, but it feels like you are really out in the country. I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2024
Thank you Janet! We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence M.

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

Fabulous farmstead

Nestled amongst the corn fields, cherry orchards and wildflowers this is the ideal spot for the family vacation. Convenient to everything yet private enough to enjoy the stars. Large newly remodeled farmhouse efficiently handled 10 of us and has all the luxuries of home, plus all the peace and quiet of country living.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2023
Thank you Larry! We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi B.

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

Home Away From Home

This rental has everything. Beautiful furnishings, fully stocked kitchen and bathrooms, excellent beds and linens. It's perfectly located on a large property that's quiet and just far enough away from the city. Loved everything about this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2023
Thank you Cyndi! We are glad you enjoyed the property. And yes, we love the location, just far enough away from the city.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

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

Great Leelanau Farmhouse

We had a fantastic winter stay at this great farmhouse. The restoration efforts are evident with all modern aminities attended, but at the same time, tremendous historic character persists. We have stayed in many homes in Leelanau County, and this is one of the best! Five stars are not quite enough to do this home justice.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2024
Thank you Brett! We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Lovely Home

This is a beautifully updated property. There was plenty of space for our group of nine. The kids enjoyed playing in the yard while the adults relaxed on the porch. It’s a very peaceful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2023
Thank you Mary! Happy to hear you enjoyed the property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

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

great place!

we had a wonderful time at alex’s place. all of the beds and bathrooms were great for a group of 10 ladies. it is in a great location, close to food and fun. alex was a friendly and pleasant host. his commutation was excellent and we appreciated him working with us on a couple requests. the setting and remodel of this house was so dreamy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2023
Thank you so much! We are glad you all enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Family Wedding

Great location for our wedding at Noverr Farms. Overall approval was good but could have been a little cleaner and the lawn cut. Other than that it was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2023
Thanks James, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. You might have been there right before our lawn mowers came by on their standard cycle.
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin B.

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

Nice stay and great location

The location was everything for us during this stay. We had bikes and could ride to Suttons bay or into TC right from the nearby trail system. The house was nice and appeared to be updated recently. Some feedback for improvement- there were not that many towels in the bathrooms for the 8 of us during the stay; there are only 4 or 5 chairs by the firepit and we didn't see any extras in the garage so that was a bit disappointing; there were a considerable amount of bugs in the home when we arrived and they were present throughout the weekend; the AC unit in the master on the main floor is in the en suite bathroom and doesn't cool the cool the room too well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2024
Thanks Colin for the feedback. Next time feel free to reach out during your stay- some of our indoor chairs are outdoor-safe and fine to bring to the fire pit. The bugs are usually only an issue if a window is left down or cracked, we note that on the windows but that may have been an issue from a prior renter, apologies for that. We'll look into the towels and perhaps adding a few chairs by the fire pit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maeve R.

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

Perfect family vacation

We had the best time staying at this property; the pictures do not do it justice. We are a family of 9 (7 adults and 2 toddlers), and could not have asked for a better place to spend our vacation. The property itself is beyond beautiful, with plenty of yard for the kids to explore, and the house was exactly what we needed. Everyone had their own space, but there were ample options for spending time as a group. We only went out to eat for a couple meals, so we were more than pleased at how accommodating and open the kitchen was, as quite a bit of our time as a family was spent there. The host, Alex was quick to respond whenever we had a question, and was helpful with all things house related. We would recommend this property 100 times over!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2024
Thank you Maeve! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a nice time during your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mindy R.

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

Multi-generational family trip

Overall, the house was nice and in a great location. Close to both Suttons Bay and Traverse City and all that the Leelenau peninsula offers. Comfort was a factor since we weren’t fully aware that it was not air conditioned so the family room was stuffy a couple of evenings. The furniture was stylish but not very practical or comfortable for sitting and relaxing with a large group. It would have been nice to use the deck off the main bedroom but there was no seating. Great location, beautiful house but feels that more needs to be done to make it a comfortable long term rental, at least for large groups.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2024
Thank you Mindy. Our listing does mention that the house has window unit AC, but we can work to clarify that for future renters. We have never had any prior concerns about our furniture (only compliments) but can perhaps look into a few outdoor chairs for the deck off the bedroom, that is a good idea. I will add that we did move quickly to same-day-deliver a 12-cup coffee maker since our French press wasn’t adequate for the group, so really did our best to provide a positive experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Beautiful Farmhouse

Six of us girls had to quickly plan an alternate location for our trip due to the hurricane in our original destination of Ft Myers. Alex responded within 10 minutes and accommodated our request to check in the very next day! The house is very nicely remodeled with a large kitchen, roomy sitting area, huge dining room table and comfortable beds. There are 3 showers, which was fantastic as 6 girls were trying to get ready each day. The kitchen has everything you need. The location is very close to wineries and only about 20 minutes from downtown Traverse City. It was such a great spot between downtown Suttons Bay and Traverse City. Some additional benefits of being away from the city was that it was SO quiet at night and the stars you could see at night were breathtaking! I have only seen a sky full of stars like that outside of Michigan. If we are ever back in that area, I would definitely reach out to Alex to stay there again. You won’t be disappointed 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2022
Thank you Lori! We are very happy we could host you as a backup plan and wonderful to hear you enjoyed our farm. Would love to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

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

Annual Up North Family Getaway

Property was great. Accommodated ages 5 - 70, Grandmother, son and family and daughter and family, there were 9 of us. The kitchen is great for cooking our dinners. Great pots and pans, dishes, glasses, etc. Had a nice grill. A small deck off of a bedroom and a porch off of the front of the house. The house and a living room, dining room with table for all of us to sit at, more than enough chairs and. a TV room. The 4o acre setting was beautiful and so peaceful. We enjoyed picking wild blackberries and could have bouquets of fresh wildflowers picked from the property. Amazing access to the Leelanau Trails and family members used it every day with the bikes we brought up. Access to town and wineries. Had a washer and dryer so we could come home with clean clothes and there were three bathrooms, with three showers so no one was waiting in line for a shower. All 9 could be ready to get out the door easily. Would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thank you Diana! We are glad you had a nice time and would love to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was really lovely and very conveniently located for the event we were attending. The farm vibes were beautiful/scenic. The home is very well remodeled and loaded with kitchen supplies, games, books, and seating. The full ice box and filtered water faucet were nice perks. The house fit 10 guests well and we were able to share the 3 bathrooms comfortably. The bathroom upstairs is huge and gorgeous, just wish the smaller bathroom downstairs had a shelf in the shower to hold toiletries. The individual bedrooms were well sized and comfortable, though the 4-twin bedroom is probably better suited for 4 youths rather than 4 adults. Communication was very easy and the owner responded promptly to all concerns/requests. Check-In & check-out instructions were easy/simple. All the rooms had two sets of towels but only two sets of towels were left in the 4-person bedroom. There was a linen closet with only extra face/hand towels, so some couples had to share their body towels so every party had one full set. Better late than never, on the final evening we found extra full body towels in the kitchen cabinets. Not sure if this was known as it wasn't mentioned when inquiring about extra towels. Though the windows had signs to keep them closed, we found that some bugs were still able to find their way in during the evenings when the house lights were on. All things considered, this place was enjoyable to stay in and I would consider staying here again! Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2026
Thank you Jason for this input!

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