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Charming Cottage on North Shore of Little Traverse Lake-LeelanauCounty

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Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cedar, MI
  • Place, Little Traverse Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Charming Cottage on North Shore of Little Traverse Lake-LeelanauCounty

Nestled along the picturesque shoreline of a serene lake, this charming cottage is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and tranquility. Surrounded by a network of scenic hiking and biking trails, it offers easy access to explore the breathtaking beauty of nature at your own pace. Moreover this idyllic retreat is conveniently located near Leland and Glen Arbor, where you can immerse yourself in the charm of local culture, indulge in delightful cuisine, and discover hidden gems that add a touch of enchantment to your stay. The yard by the lakeside is big enough to play yard games. A 5 minute walk down the road leads to a trail that heads through the national park and to the shores of Lake Michigan.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
Please be respectful at all times with noise level
No use of Indoor fireplace. No fireworks at any time.
No large gatherings/parties this includes bachelor/bachelorette/reunions.

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 first aid kit

About the area

Cedar

Located in Cedar, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Jacob's Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Cedar, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Traverse Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Front Street - 31 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 39 min drive - 51.6 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 43 min drive - 72.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pegtown Station - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Broomstack Kitchen And Taphouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Foothills Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Little Traverse Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage on North Shore of Little Traverse Lake-LeelanauCounty pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Cottage on North Shore of Little Traverse Lake-LeelanauCounty?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage on North Shore of Little Traverse Lake-LeelanauCounty?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage on North Shore of Little Traverse Lake-LeelanauCounty?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage on North Shore of Little Traverse Lake-LeelanauCounty located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Traverse Lake and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Lake Michigan is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

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. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrick m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice place had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and well cared for - outdoor area was great - plenty of seating and different spots to enjoy the view of the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2025
We truly appreciate your wonderful review. Glad you had a great experience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience! The home was absolutely beautiful. The lake was so peaceful! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakefront property. Quiet peaceful setting. Great small towns close by with plenty of things to do. Golf, wineries and and good restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2025
Thank you for the Great review. So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were impressed by the cleanliness both inside and out. Well appointed with everything you need. We loved the location too. So very calm and quiet. We LOVED this place!Thank you so much to our hosts!
View from the deck
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was just as stated. Wonderful lake house and lake view was great. Would recommend staying at this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

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

Life on little traverse lake

This is our 2nd year staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Gorgeous property

The property was lovely and the host was responsive and helpful. We had a great stay and would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Great little home on quiet lake

Wonderful property with lots to explore in the region.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great stay at the cottage. We had seven of us and there was plenty of room. Great location (between Glen Arbor and Leland) and the lake was wonderful. The deck and views were great and it was a super place to relax. We also really enjoyed Good Harbor beach which was very close. We will likely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was absolutely beautiful…inside and out! The deck was very clean and was a favorite spot for coffee in the morning and anytime throughout the day. The view from the deck was breathtaking! The little towns that we shopped in were so much fun…especially Fishtown! We loved exploring the area, loved Sleeping Bear Dunes and loved the hike over to Lake Michigan….beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2025
We’re glad you had such a wonderful experience. Your review means so much to us. If your ever back our way again we would love to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Great Family Getaway Spot

We had a long weekend family vacation at this property. The location on the lake and the local amenities are hard to beat. The lake is shallow for a long way out so the kids (big and small) were able to enjoy a lot of time in the lake. There’s a hiking trail just down the road that leads to a beautiful beach on Lake Michigan. Glen Arbor is one of our favorite places in Northern Michigan with good shops and great restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay and took the time to review your experience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

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

Wonderful location, beautiful house and

The check-in process was smooth, and the house had everything we needed for two families. The house is on the sandy side of the lake, and the road is quiet with a large driveway. Wifi was solid, and plenty of games were available for the kids. A short walk to a trail to Lake Michigan, where you have Good Harbor Bay to yourself.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at our home away from home. I could tell the owner takes pride in her home. We had everything we needed and plenty of space. We enjoyed watching the hummingbirds on the deck, making s'mores by the fire, and of course the lake which was perfect for swimming and for kids of all ages. The boats were a great addition too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2025
We truly appreciate your review of our place. Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Great place/great location

This place lived up to the pictures and description! There was enough space for all of us. The lake was clean and quiet. The location was great too!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave the nice review. My family truly appreciates it. Sharon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a special gem to have found! The home is beautiful and cozy. The views are amazing. The water is crystal clear. The host is very helpful, attentive and kind. The close-by trail to hike over to Lake Michigan was peaceful, fun and inspiring. I will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2025
Thank you for taking the time and giving us the wonderful review. Would be glad to have you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugh C.

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

An absolutely wonderful place, full of thoughtful amenities.

We so enjoyed our stay, it’ll be our hope to return to this property again. Very charming cottage that brought so many memories of summers on the lake as a child. The entire experience was a 10 !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Dad’s 90th birthday trip

House was clean and comfortable. The property was well-maintained. We enjoyed sitting out on the large deck as well as the sea wall across the lakefront. Beautiful views of the lake from both inside and outside. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful and comfortable stay on little traverse lake! There was more than enough space for 5 kids to sleep and stay in the extra room off the back that the kids loved. The outdoor space and area was beautiful with plenty of space for everyone to sit, eat, rest and play. We enjoyed everything about our stay, we even love the location between Glen arbor and fish town! We can’t wait to plan another family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay! There is so many places to see in that area, sounds like you were able to visit a lot of them.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
While the house is old and a little funky, the location on the lake can't be beat. We really enjoyed our week long stay in mid-August. Just wish the two bathrooms could be modernized (fans added, for example), and that the beds were more comfortable (they were WAY too soft). The kayaks and paddleboard are nice, though the rowboat has oars of two different sizes and is very cumbersome to work with. But all in all, a nice place to enjoy a week in the Leelanau/Glen Arbor area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Peaceful Stay on Little Traverse Lake

This home is in the perfect location, halfway between Leland and Glen Arbor. We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and the beautiful view of Little Traverse Lake. It was fun to take the rowboat out to paddle around in the clear water of the lake, and we especially liked the trail through the woods to Lake Michigan. The kitchen was very nice and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2024
Hi Beth, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay at our place. Glad everything was to your liking, Sharon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

4 Nights in Paradise

We much enjoyed our time at this beautiful home on Little Traverse Lake. Spotlessly clean and we appointed. Sharon as a pleasure to deal with and very responsible. We would stay here again without hesitation. Thank you for the privilege of staying in your home Sharon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2024
We’re so grateful for your review. Your detailed feedback really helps us know what we are doing right and how to keep improving. Thank-you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa M.

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

Chi/Michigan vacation

Loved the shallow lake shore at the house, and use of the kayaks and paddleboard. Family spent hours in the lake. Quiet and lovely. Only a short drive to the Dunes and small towns nearby. The teenager and 11 year old loved the ‘sleeping porch’, leaving plenty of bedrooms for the other four of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your time. My feelings exactly of the beauty and quietness of Little Traverse Lake. It truly is a treasure. Sharon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

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

Wonderful Lake Property

The size, layout, and location of this Little Traverse Lake property created a wonderful vacation for a family of six. We enjoyed the clear lake water, quiet surrounding, and ample space. We were close to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor (Glen Lake), Leland, and Traverse City. Sharon was quick to respond when needed. Thank you for sharing your space with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2024
Tim so glad you and your family enjoyed your time here. Sharon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

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

Just right!

This cottage is comfortable and in a perfect location. We loved the shallow, clear water at Little Traverse Lake and being able to easily hike out to Lake Michigan. And it’s within 20 minutes of all our favorite places. The cottage is clean, outfitted well, and really good for little children—plenty of space and not alot of breakables to worry about. The lakefront deck and yard are easily accessible and just right. A wonderful week. We hope to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

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