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🌲 The Birches ➠ Luxury Condotel in Downtown Lake Leelanau | U3

Lakefront condo with kitchen and balcony

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Living area
Dining
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Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lake Leelanau, MI
  • Place, Boathouse Vineyards
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Fishtown
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Leelanau Sands Casino
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

🌲 The Birches ➠ Luxury Condotel in Downtown Lake Leelanau | U3

THE TRUE NORTH presents… 🌲 The Birches ➠ Luxury Condotel in Downtown Lake Leelanau | U3

Stay in the heart of Leelanau County at this brand-new luxury 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo—one of 5 identical units at The Birches Condotel. Perfectly located in downtown Lake Leelanau, you'll be steps from restaurants, wineries, groceries, a marina, and public lake access. With modern interiors, Smart TVs, and space for up to 8 guests, this home is ideal for families, couples, and groups looking to experience the best of Northern Michigan.

🌟 Highlights 🌟

🛏 2 Bedrooms • 2.5 Bathrooms – Sleeps 8 w/ king, 2 queens, and sofa bed
🥂 Prime Location – Walk to wineries, dining, groceries & marina
🛶 Lake Access – Public boat launch 1 min walk away
🛋 Modern Living Areas – Dining space + cozy lounge w/ sleeper sofa
📺 Smart TVs – Netflix & streaming ready
🚗 Free Parking – Onsite, w/ trailer space available
🧺 Washer & Dryer – In-unit convenience

🌳 Outdoor Oasis
Launch your boat just steps away and enjoy easy access to Lake Leelanau adventures. Whether strolling downtown for dinner or sipping wine nearby, everything is walkable from your condo.

🏠 Living & Kitchen Area
Bright, open living with modern design. Gather in the living room with games & Smart TV, or cook together in the fully stocked kitchen. Dining table accommodates the whole group.

🛏️ Bedrooms & Bathrooms
🌙 Bedroom 1 – King bed
🛏 Bedroom 2 – 2 Queen beds
🛋 Common Area – Sleeper sofa
🚿 2.5 Bathrooms – Stylish & spacious

🏡 Essential Amenities
✔ Smart TVs w/ Netflix & streaming
✔ Wi-Fi
✔ In-unit washer & dryer
✔ Free onsite parking + trailer space
✔ Coffee maker + fully equipped kitchen
✔ Linens & towels provided (bring beach towels)

📍 Location Advantages
📍 Downtown Lake Leelanau – 236 ft
🍷 Wineries – Chateau Fontaine, Boathouse Vineyards, and more nearby
🍴 Restaurants & Shops – NJ's Grocery (318 ft), Dick's Pour House (0.1 mi), Fiddleheads (472 ft)
⛳ Bahle Farms Golf Course – 6.6 mi
🏖 Suttons Bay Beach – 4.5 mi
🎬 The Bay Theatre – 4.6 mi
🛶 The Narrows Yacht Club – 0.2 mi
✈️ Cherry Capital Airport – 24.8 mi

🔍 Other Things to Know
⚠️ Each condo has 2 sets of stairs; no elevator access
🚭 $1000 penalty for smoking indoors
🧾 $50 fee per unlisted guest (covers housekeeping/laundry)
⏰ Check-in: 4 PM • Check-out: 11 AM
🧹 No daily maid service

🛋️ House Rules
👥 Max occupancy: 8 guests (adults + kids)
🚭 No smoking inside
🐾 No pets unless pre-approved
🔇 Quiet hours: 10 PM – 8 AM
🧺 Bring your own beach towels
🗣️No large or noisy parties - a $500 fine will be charged if you're found to have had a party on the property.
❗Please strip all used linens and towels and start a load of laundry.

🌟 Exclusive True North Perks
🍾 1 Bottle of Chateau Chantal Sparkling Wine
🍷 30% off Chateau Chantal tastings & bottles
🏋️ Complimentary Gym Access – The Gym (Traverse City)
🚌 10% off wine tours with The Magic Shuttle Bus
🚤 10% off boat rentals @ East Bay Marina
🏄 Discounts on Paddle TC & TC Watersports rentals

🚀 Ready to Make Memories?
With modern comfort, an unbeatable location, and exclusive perks only from True North, The Birches puts all of Leelanau County's charm right at your doorstep. Book your stay today and let THE TRUE NORTH create your perfect Up North getaway!

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Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

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 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

Lake Leelanau

Located in Lake Leelanau, this condo is in the city centre and on a river. 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.
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Lake Leelanau, MI

What's nearby

  • Boathouse Vineyards - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Aurora Cellars - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Historic Fishtown - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Van's Beach - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 13 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fishtown Village Cheese Shanty - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Streetside Grille - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🌲 The Birches ➠ Luxury Condotel in Downtown Lake Leelanau | U3 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🌲 The Birches ➠ Luxury Condotel in Downtown Lake Leelanau | U3?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌲 The Birches ➠ Luxury Condotel in Downtown Lake Leelanau | U3?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🌲 The Birches ➠ Luxury Condotel in Downtown Lake Leelanau | U3 located?

Located in the heart of Lake Leelanau, this condo building is steps away from Lake Leelanau and Boathouse Vineyards. 45 North Vineyard & Winery is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was beautiful, clean, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Location

A perfect location,clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcie G.

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

Wonderful last minute get away!

We needed a little break from our fast paced life and this was the first spot that popped up on my search. It was perfect! The hosts were very accommodating and helpful, although we didn’t need anything, everything we needed was there and they let us know several times they would help with anything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Great (modern) place to stay!

Very nice place to stay. You need to climb a flight of stairs to get to main floor, and another to get to bedrooms. Not a problem for us but good to know for others. Very comfortable place. Spacious and beautiful. Highly recommend! Great restaurant across street, Fiddle Heads.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

J S.

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

Beautiful, clean property. Perfect location

Our stay here was perfect for our family and had everything we needed while visiting the area. We loved that it was so conveniently located next to a grocer, several amazing restaurants and a coffee shop. The condo was impeccably clean and tastefully decorated with modern decor. We really enjoyed staying here. Also the condo was built very nicely in regards to sound insulation. We didn’t hear our neighbors at all. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawn K.

Liked: Communication, location

Not as expected

Overall the place was nice. However there are a few things any travelers should be aware of before booking. The condos are in a completely dead zone. We had a tough experience at start with this as our initially booked condo wasn’t cleaned. There isn’t a way to communicate unless you go across the street to the restaurant. Once settled the connection worked. This is definitely something that should be shared. Also if you are a light sleeper plan on waking up at 7:00 am to the loudest trucks, garbage trucks, who knows. Again, would’ve been nice to know up front. The assistant manager was nice and gave us another condo because it wasn’t busy. Again, overall the condos are nice but way too many things not shared up front.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Christian Gissing

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True North Property Management.
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