1/2 Mi to Dtwn Suttons Bay! Lakefront Cottage

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A small cabin with a red door, a barbecue grill, and a patio with a table and chairs.
A beachside seating area with two Adirondack chairs, a wooden dock, and a view of the lake.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa, a chair, and a vintage chest.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a comfortable armchair, a television, and a vintage lamp.
A cozy cabin interior with a kitchenette, a gray sofa, and a rustic wooden chest.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Suttons Bay, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Sutton Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Suttons Bay Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (Bunk Room)

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Suttons Bay

Located in Suttons Bay, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Sutton Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Suttons Bay Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Torch Lake - 57 min drive - 80.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fiddleheads - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1/2 Mi to Dtwn Suttons Bay! Lakefront Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1/2 Mi to Dtwn Suttons Bay! Lakefront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1/2 Mi to Dtwn Suttons Bay! Lakefront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1/2 Mi to Dtwn Suttons Bay! Lakefront Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Black Star Farms and 45 North Vineyard & Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location!

Great location! Cottage was perfect for us! We had a great time!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Trip

Had a great week in Suttons Bay! Great location and great town!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family vacation

Perfect location. Loved easy access to the bike path and downtown Suttons Bay. Beautiful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, sailed on Suttons Bay in the past

Great property, want to come again. Have great pictures of the Inland Seas schooner. Many great memories of sailing a 33' sloop on this bay. Halcyon days...
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely cottage next to the bay.

We spent a lovely week at the Bayview cottage and intend to come back. The location is perfect, with beautiful views of Sutton's Bay and a short walk to the village. The bedroom accommodations are a little unusual - you have to walk through one bedroom to get to the other - and the kitchen is a little small - but overall the property worked out beautifully for my wife and me. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay!

Really enjoyed this rental. It is close to Hop Lot and all the downtown stores. We were able to leave the car home and walk to everything! This rental is right on the bay and the view is beautiful. We did not cook much at the rental but they did have a nice setup in the kitchen. Very nice rental, very clean and we hope to return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect spot

Bayview cottage is the perfect location for a young family or a retired couple! View was gorgeous from the front porch with proximity to all Suttons Bay has to offer. We are very happy with our visit and hope to return again and again! Support from property manager was also available, friendly and helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice Location

Mostly as described. A few minor things that could be better.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

My stay in the bay

The view was worth the money alone. The weather was perfect. The traffic was insane. I would highly recommend a blow dryer, a shower mat and measuring spoons be added. Beds and lots of towels were appreciated. Pam, the property manager, was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great locatio, smelly home!

I loved our location, the walk to Sutton's Bay, and the Hop Lot! I loved that our kids could go right out the door and swim. However the smell of "wet dog" inside the home is very strong, also there were hairs and dirt on surfaces, like light fixtures which makes me think the home hasn't had a deep cleaning in a while!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun, 2024
Hi Sonja, we truly appreciate you sharing your thoughts about your recent stay. Your feedback is essential to us, and we've relayed your comments to the homeowner, who would like to address the following:- We are surprised to hear this feedback as we were never made aware of these concerns until now.- Just prior to this reservation, we brought in carpet cleaners to deep clean the carpets and couches. This was in addition to a through cleaning from our regular cleaning team, who have consistently maintained the property according to our standards, since 2020.-Know that we have multiple contacts available to guests and we are happy to address any concerns as they arise in order to ensure a great stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location!

We had a very pleasant stay at this property. The location is superb: right on the water, adjacent to a nice park, and within easy walking distance of the shops and restaurants of Suttons Bay. It feels secluded even though it really isn't. The cottage itself needed a little work. The furniture is worn and could stand an upgrade and the layout of the bedrooms is a little odd; however, it was perfect for us and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Suttons Bay Cottage

The property wasn't as advertised in several ways. The cottage was very old, had a bad musty odor, electrical was very out of date with an apparent lack of GFI protection for outlets near sinks as required by electrical code. AC was only good for living area, not bedrooms. There didn't appear to be adequate smoke detectors for bedrooms as required by fire code. The deck was chipping paint and really couldn't be walked on without shoes. We were very dissapointed and left the following morning after checking in. Have not been able to get a refund on rental cost.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2025
From the owner: Hi Larry, we are disappointed that you were not satisfied with our home. We offered you a refund for the days that you would not be staying and were prepared to just charge you for the one night you stayed there. We have confirmed with Evolve, and despite the delay, your refund was sent to you. We would also like to clarify the following; - The property is as advertised, and the photos in the listing are accurate. They depict exactly what you will see when you get to the property. - It does not have a musty odor of any kind. - All of the GFI outlets have been approved by a certified electrician. - The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are in multiple locations throughout the house. - Regarding the AC, this is the only point that was correct in your review, and we have rectified this by adding a window unit to keep the bedroom cool for all our future guests. - The outdoor patio is in good shape, but it is in nature's elements, which means it gets rained on, wind-blown, and heated by the sun. We're sorry that it did not meet your standards.We truly go above and beyond for our guests, and we are confident that future guests will have excellent stays!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Poor description of bedrooms. Location is beautiful. Needs update/cleaning.

Unfortunately the property is not a described and didn’t list important details. To get to the larger bedroom, you have to walk through the bunk bed room to get there. We brought a toddler and dogs with us and this was a large inconvenience, as she slept in a pack and play and went to bed much earlier than us. The bathroom had been recently renovated and was nice. Otherwise 2 chairs in the living room were very old with tears and holes in them. House was vacuumed and clean per se, but could use a deep cleaning and updates for sure. Numerous outlets were broken and others would not keep cords plugged in. Air conditioning is a wall unit and does not get back to the bedroom well if it’s warm out. Location was beautiful and as described. Property has shared dock and fire pit/chair access. This is listed and nothing wrong with that, but the neighbors in the larger house did not ever share that location.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location in Sutton’s Bay

Overall, we had an amazing week in Sutton’s Bay. This cottage has the absolute best location if you have kids. It is right next to a public beach/park that also has a playground. Our kids really enjoyed playing there, and we loved being able to sit on the deck in the morning while they ran to the park to play— all still within eye shot! We loved having the dock and fire pit! This cottage also is a very short walk to town and to Hop Lot Brewery. There is also a great grocery store right across the street. We loved being able to walk or bike around. I would also say the kitchen was adequately stocked; there was plenty of fire wood; and we really didn’t need for anything. On the negative side, the cottage is more rustic than I expected. There were quite a few bugs, especially in the bathroom. They weren’t gross or scary, they were just outside bugs. I felt like I was camping? I also think it could use some updates (new carpet!). Again, it was all totally fine, and really didn’t affect our week, but it just was different than what we expected. That said, for the price, you truly cannot beat it. Just know that it’s rustic and absolutely perfectly situated, but it’s not the Four Seasons :)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a lovely time.

The Bayview Cottage was perfect for my wife and me. It was clean with a nice view of the water. It is also very close to restaurants, shopping, and groceries. It was what we had hoped for, and we had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a great time at Bay View

We enjoyed our trip to Sutton’s Bay. Bay View was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect long weekend getaway

This was our first time to northern Michigan and we loved everything about our trip. This cute cottage was in a perfect location. Perfect size. Walking distance to downtown Suttons Bay and Hop Lot Brewery. Great location for visiting Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Leland, Northport, Traverse City and Mission Peninsula. This cottage is on the lake and gorgeous sunrises were right out our front porch. The owners provided great communication. We can’t wait for our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Spot to Relax

My husband and I enjoyed sitting by the water each day while reading and having our coffee. The views are very nice. I liked being within walking distance of the shopping and dining in Sutton’s Bay. The park was right next door, but it was never crowded and everyone was pleasant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, but stinky

This is at a great location, very close to town. The place, especially the bedroom smelled bad and was dirty. The bathroom wallpaper was pealing, stinky carpet, dirty couch, dirty kitchen, disgusting bed. Would not rent again, however the area is amazing, the people are great. The property manager for this property is very sweet, so if you must just bring lots of febreeze!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Hi Anna, We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, but we were surprised to receive your review. The homeowners work with a cleaning service who prepares the cottage before each guest's arrival, which includes stocking fresh linens in each of the bedrooms. The owners wish that you had reached out at any time during your stay to let them know that you had cleanliness concerns - they would have immediately assisted you! We have never had any cleanliness issues at this property before, and we are looking forward to helping the owners continue to provide 5-star experiences for each guest that they host in their vacation home. Best, the Evolve Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful cottage! Great spot for kids.

Plenty to do at the cottage with the bay steps away. Location is great for sunrises and walking distance to town. We’ll be staying again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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